Khiladi NYC

Indian restaurants in Alphabet City often double as neighborhood hubs. Khiladi NYC fits the pattern—comfort food and small plates that don’t demand a special occasion.

You’ll find it at 175 Avenue B, between 10th and 11th Streets, where the sidewalk tables catch the late-afternoon sun. Vegetarian options share the menu with beer and cocktails, so the same spot can host a quick solo coffee or a lingering group dinner. Inside, the space is compact; outside, the pavement becomes an extension of the dining room when the weather cooperates.

Takeout orders keep the kitchen busy between dine-in rushes, and the bar serves as a makeshift counter for pickup. The ownership is women-led, a detail the restaurant highlights without fanfare. Alcohol flows alongside the chai, rounding out the hybrid of quick bites and relaxed meals.

Call (646) 791-0351 to reserve a table or place an order ahead. For directions, the map is here. The block hums with the usual East Village mix of delivery bikes and after-work crowds.