Jazba

Julian Lopatic 3 weeks ago

Everything about this place is wonderful. Prepare yourself to be wisked away to another world where flavor is the greatest lover you’ve ever known. The service makes you feel like royalty and make sure you bring a date. They honor romance at Jazba. They always surprise me here with treats that expand my pallet and warm my heart. Renowned Chef Akshay has crafted a menu inspired from the street food of India and once you’ve tasted it, you will never forget. It will keep you coming back over and over again.

Anmol Shah 2 months ago

This place was very nice the most friendly staff possible and very helpful. They were able to charge my phone when my phone is about to die. They were able to get bowls when I needed it and they were also talking about the World Cup, which was very cool. The food overall was very nice. Looks very colorful and had good presentation. I will say the flavor was there in each curry but lacked a little bit of seasoning which is not a big deal. We got the Lasooni Saag, dal tadka, and bhangain Barta. The most flavorful part was the garlic Naan bread.

Syed Ashrafulla 4 months ago

Very busy restaurant serving up solid Indian food. I would not say it is spectacular but it can scratch a real itch for medium spice. The mulethi was a nice classic fruit-forward tart gin drink with a cool presentation. The golgappa was fun (it's pani puri for fuschka to me) and I liked the mint chili the most, and this one had a cool presentation too. The murg makhani was decent and the biryani was OK but not as deeply flavored. I think taht's my main critique if I had one: the flavor depth was not as I'd expect, compared to Ishq or Kanyakumari. Still, it's a good place. My dinner date did tell me that for the price, it's questionable whether to go back. I would agree, either drop the price or increase the flavor depth. Still, overall, I'd consider going back if asked by a friend.

Tiffany Cheng 6 months ago

Great service and attentive staff! Food was good, but portions are small. It is extremely busy inside a tight space, so make a reservation. Excellent location as well! Will return to try more of the menu.

Robin Picard 7 months ago

If you’re looking for a dining experience that perfectly bridges traditional roots with a modern heartbeat, Jazba in the East Village is a must-visit. This Indian restaurant pays a sophisticated tribute to India’s legendary street food, making it an absolute standout for dinner. To Sip The craft cocktails are a masterclass in balance. I ordered the Mulethi, a gin sour riff with passion fruit and a sweet honeycomb tuile that highlighted the beautiful, earthy aroma of licorice root. My partner chose the Jamun, a vibrant mix of gin, Ume plum, and jamun-berry puree that was incredibly refreshing. To Eat The food is a love letter to Lucknow, featuring flavors that are hard to find elsewhere in NYC: - Basket Chaat: A stunning potato basket filled with sweet potato, papdi, and chickpeas. It’s a crunchy, tangy explosion of flavor. - Aminabad Ki Galouti Kebab: Inspired by the famous Tunday kebabs, these minced mutton kebabs were incredibly buttery and melted instantly. The accompanying warqi paratha was the perfect flaky pairing. The menu also boasts impressive vegetarian options. The Atari Paneer featured tender house-made cheese in a rich tomato masala, while the Kashmiri Nadru Kofta