Chef Chintan Pandya's canteen — the boldest, most unapologetically Indian cooking in New York.
James Beard nominatedNew York Times critic's pick
About Adda Indian Canteen
Adda ('hangout' in Hindi) by chef Chintan Pandya and restaurateur Roni Mazumdar is the kind of restaurant that reminds you why Indian cooking is endlessly varied and exciting. Long Island City's go-to for honest, unapologetically flavourful Indian cooking — spicy, funky, and deeply satisfying.
The Chutney Trio at Adda is a drink that captures the restaurant's philosophy perfectly: three different chutneys — green, tamarind, and yoghurt — served as a liquid trio. It is, in a word, uncompromising. Adda doesn't ask you to adjust your expectations. It simply makes great Indian food and trusts you to meet it where it is.