Reviews for Adda Indian Canteen in Queens, NY

My friend told me this place was amazing so I had to come try. I got the butter chicken and garlic naan and tasted pretty good.... I’m not an Indian cuisine expert so I’m not too sure if this is MUCH better than other Indian restaurants but I do have tosay the food was pretty good. Read more

An interesting place, a little unusual take on Indian food. But honestly I had a little more expectation on them. Both of us... visited for the dinner. The place is small on space, the tables are even smaller, and very closely packed. It’s more like anold charm restaurant cabin like feeling, with a casual and laid back vibe. The wall decor is pretty chic, and hip. The serversare not equally interesting though. They don’t laugh or talk much. Maybe they are too busy! I started with a tea, which wasfine. We two shared the first course - batata puri, which was absolutely similar in taste as Dahi puri. The ingredients arefresh, and high quality. The next star in the first course was keema pav, arguably the best in the lot. The keema/ minced meatwas terrific in color, taste, and aroma. We thoroughly enjoyed that with the side of buttered pav/ bread. Meanwhile we got aMango lassi to drink. It was thick and fresh, however, not the best one in my life. Next, in the main course, the biriyaniarrived! It was cooked in ‘Dum’ with a lid on top ( the lid was made with atta/ flour). We ordered the chicken one.However, this is not the best biriyani in my life! Not even a close!! Portion size was great. The biriyani was served withraita. The raita was fresh, and good. To me, the biriyani was more like a Hyderabad one with added mint and cilantro. The‘Jangli mass’ which was a big feast of tender, juicy mutton curry was decent. Portion wise both of the dishes were nice. Wefinished the food and both of us were so full that we couldn’t think about any dessert to eat. So we skipped the dessertcourse. Overall, the concept and the food was pretty decent. But they need to work on. I recommend it, however, not sure if Imyself will go back unless they add something special in the menu. Read more

This place is pricey but NYC is too. Fortunately, you pay for fire food and good quantities. Our table got the Lotus Kofta,... butter chicken, Lucknow biryani, and Szechuan gobi. Coupled with some garlic plus butter naans. The biryani was served in asort-of bread bowl (like an inflated puri). The entrees came with rice as well. Szechuan Gobi was my favorite. The cauliflowerwas fried very crispy and spice level and flavor were both balanced. Highly recommend trying that for appetizer if you go. Read more

Very nice cozy place. Dinner is slightly higher but food is good. There are some spicy ???? dishes but their yogurt is very... soothing. The Mango ???? lassie is smooth too. Read more

Not the same as before. It seems the pandemic has taken a toll on Adda too. The food just didnt taste as great. We had for... appetizer’s - keema pao (minced mutton) - dahi batata puri - brain fry - pao bhaji For mains - Tandoori chicken - goatbiryani - butter chicken - goat curry The bheja fry, dahi batata puri, keema pao, butter chicken stood out the most. Thetandoori felt as if the masala had not found its way into the meat. The curry’s were almost indistinguishable—a sign of lackof ingenuity or that the spices were so strong as to tamp down any flavors with their overpowering presence. And the signaturedum biryani which used to be my favorite was underwhelming—the thick variety of rice felt undercooked, the goat wasn’ttender enough. I am still rooting for this restaurant as it has one of the more authentic menus, the bheja fry—one of myfavorites— and I am still longing for the Biryani of yore.. when when the rice, goat, masalas imbue each other in a happymedium.. Read more

Adda used to be one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Long Island City queens . Service is always welcoming and beyond... friendly however the food is not as great as it used to be when they opened. The black dal is not the same (used to be morecreamy and not spicy), the butter chicken is not as sweet and mild (actually it was spicy) and the saag wasn’t as creamy asshould be. I’m really hopeful they’ll revert to their previous menu as well as their previous way of cooking the mealsbecause it has a great place in my heart (I was there when they just opened). Read more

Went there to try Delhi style butter chicken - did not lived up to the hype. The gravy was less and the flavor was okay-ish.... Their goat biryani was so spicy that I couldn't even sense how it really tasted - so no comments there.the Vada pav was trulyamazing. It has small, compact, uncomfortable seating and for that price and no-show fees - not really worth it. It's like aone time try, but I won't like to visit again... Read more

Overjoyed to have found this place, definitely my new fave Indian spot in the city. Flavors were on point, right spice level,... homemade taste (not too much butter or oil). Will definitely be back to try more! Great for vegetarians! Read more