Seema's Indian Kitchen

Midtown West has a quiet stretch of 10th Avenue where the scent of cumin and cardamom drifts onto the sidewalk around lunchtime. Seema’s Indian Kitchen sits at 722 10th Ave, tucked between a dry cleaner and a bodega, serving plates that feel like a quick trip to Delhi without the jet lag. The menu leans into small plates—perfect for solo diners or anyone who wants to graze through vegan curries, vegetarian thalis, and a few comfort-food classics that don’t skimp on spice. Dessert isn’t an afterthought here, either, though you might want to save room before you even sit down.

Lunch crowds tend to thin out by 2 p.m., leaving space for anyone who prefers a slower meal or a last-minute bite before the afternoon rush. Healthy options share the menu with dishes that don’t apologize for being indulgent, so you can order a quick dal bowl or commit to a full spread of butter chicken and garlic naan. The setup works just as well for a solo lunch as it does for a casual dinner with friends, especially if you’re the type who likes to share a few small plates instead of committing to one entree. No fuss, just food that lands fast and tastes like it simmered all day.

If you’re mapping it out, the spot is a straight shot from the A/C/E at 42nd Street, though the walk from Columbus Circle isn’t bad either. Need to check availability or ask about the daily special? Give them a call at (212) 461-0700—no need to overthink it. Directions are here if you want to plot the route ahead of time: map. Nothing fancy, just a place where the food does the talking.