Manhattan Halal Restaurant

Indian cuisine in Midtown West usually means quick, satisfying bites—Manhattan Halal Restaurant fits the bill. A block north of Herald Square, the spot keeps things simple: breakfast means parathas, lunch is biryani, dinner leans into kebabs and curries. It’s the kind of place where chalkboard specials and murals hint at larger dishes beyond the usual plates.

Inside the 156 West 29th Street storefront, you’ll find the usual—outdoor benches; takeout trays sliding across the counter; small plates like pakoras and saag that vanish fast at happy hour. Daytime crowds push past, phones in hand, while morning commuters grab wraps wrapped tight for the subway ride south—curbside pickup moves quickly when the line backs up. Indoor tables are steady after six, though, when families drift in seeking comfort food they remember from other neighborhoods.

Call ahead, (646) 998-4759, or bounce over for directions on the map—there’s always a seat or counter space if you time it right.