Ahimsa Menu – New York, NY

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : New York, NY

Ahimsa, derived from the Sanskrit root meaning to strike simply translates to do no harm to a living soul. We conduct Ahimsa as a place to be nourished by bringing you simple and authentic pleasures of natural food. We bring you the essence of home by preparing generational recipes from India, that have been passed down from our families. By mindfully offering Plant-based, Kosher, and Jain options, we care for all lovers of our culture. We are proud to welcome you into our new home, at Murray Hill this fall.

Vegetarian & vegan Indian dishes are served at this contemporary eatery with a back garden. Based on 633 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Ahimsa 10016

Address:
204 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016

Phone: (212) 228-2022

Website:

Social Profile:

Hours

Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Aloo Papdi Chaat
Contain dairy. Is traditionally prepared using crisp fried dough wafers known as papdi along with boiled chickpeas, boiled potatoes, yogurt & tamarind chutney.
$10.99
Onion Pakoras
Sliced onions in chickpea flour fritters served with mint and tamarind chutneys.
$10.99
Batata Vada (2 Pc)
Popular Indian vegetarian fast food, also known as aloo bonda, deep-fried savory appetizer made with spicy potato mix.
$9.99
Vada Pav (2)
Batata Vada is served in a bun with spicy & tamarind chutneys.
$14.99
Bombay Bhelpuri
One of the most popular street foods in India. A delicious mixture of puffed rice, sev, tomato, potato, onion, and sweet-sour-spicy chutneys.
$10.99
Samosas (2)
2 pieces of Indian fried pastry with a savory filling such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, and lentils.
$8.99
Samosa Chaat
Samosas served with chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind and coriander chutneys.
$11.99
Gobi Manchurian
Popular Indian Chinese dish. The cauliflower has a crispy coating and is tossed with a mouth-watering spicy sauce. (No MSG)
$13.99
Gobi-65
Gobi 65 is a south Indian snack made of fried cauliflower, spices and herbs. It can also be served as a starter or as a side in a meal. (No MSG)
$13.99
Idli (2)
Steamed rice and lentil patties served with chutney and sambar.
$8.99
Medu Vada (2)
Crispy lentil doughnut soaked in sambar or rasam bowl.
$8.99
Idli Medu Vada Combo
1 pc Idli, 1 piece Medu Vada served with coconut & tomato chutneys with sambar.
$8.99
Rava Idlis (2)
Rava Idli is a soft, pillowy steamed savory cake made from rava or suji and is a popular variation of the traditional South Indian Idli (which Contains Gluten).
$9.99
Masala Idli
Idlis, spices, curry leaves and mustard seeds.
$9.99
Vegetable Kathi Rolls (2)
Veg kathi roll are Indian style wraps made with veggie filling and green chutney
$13.99
Paneer Kati Rolls (2 Pcs)
Paneer Kathi Rolls are a popular Indian street food made with Indian flatbread called paratha, then stuffed with paneer (cheese)
$15.99
Misal Pav
Misal pav is a popular Maharashtrian street food consisting of a sprout curry.
$14.99
Pav Bhaji
Pav Bhaji is a hurried street meal for common people. This is a spicy blend of vegetables in tomato gravy served with pav (buttered buns).
$14.99
Paneer Tikka
Paneer Tikka is an Indian dish made from paneer chunks marinated in a blend of yogurt and warm spices. It is then grilled in a tandoor (clay oven)
$19.99
Beer
Stella Artois $7.99
Montauk Summer Ale $7.99
Founders IPA $7.99
Brooklyn Lager $7.99
Corona Extra $7.99
Captain Lawrence Citra IPA
16 oz can
$9.99
Blue Moon $7.99
Taj Mahal $7.99
King Fisher Lager $7.99
Rupee
16 oz can
$9.99
Wine
Chardonnay $8.99
Malbec $8.99
Mionetto Prosecco $9.99
Sauvignon Blanc $8.99
Wine Bottle $34.99
Spirits
Titos $13.99
Grey Goose $14.99
Ketel One $14.99
Haku Vodka $14.99
Beluga Vodka $15.99
Clase Azul Reposado $49.95
Clase Azul Guerrero $199.99
Clase Azul Gold $99.99
Clase Azul Mezcal $74.99
400 Conehos Mezcal $14.99
Siesta Misterios Mezcal $15.99
Don Julio Blanco $14.99
Don Julio 70 $17.99
Don Julio Anejo $19.99
Patron Silver $14.99
Casamigos Blanco $15.99
Casamigos Reposado $17.99
Casamigos Joven $17.99
Casa Dragones Blanco $19.99
Malfy Gin $13.99
Bombay Sapphire $14.99
Monkey 47 $14.99
Tanqueray Gin $13.99
Roku Gin $13.99
Golsings Dark Rum $13.99
Ron Zacapa $15.99
Malibu $13.99
Bacardi Light $13.99
Captain Morgan $13.99
Jack Daniels $13.99
Maker’s Mark $13.99
Hudson Rye Whiskey $13.99
Bulleit Rye $13.99
Micher’s Singel Barrel Rye $14.99
Bardstown Bourbon $24.99
Baker’s $14.99
Woodford Double Oak $15.99
Woodford Reserve $14.99
Woodford Reserve-5 Malt Stouted Mash $19.99
High West Double Rye $14.99
High West Yippee Ki-Yay $17.99
Eagle Rare $14.99
Whistle Pig Rye $16.99
Midsummer Nights Dream $22.99
E.H. Taylor $16.99
Blantons $22.99
Johnny Walker Black Label $15.99
Jameson $14.99
Macallan 12 $19.99
Macallan 18 – Sherry Oak $74.99
Macallan 18 Double Cask $74.99
Glenfiddich 15 $19.99
Oban 14 $19.99
Laphroig 10 $14.99
Aberfeldy 12 $13.99
Balvenie 12 Doublewood $15.99
Compass Box $15.99
Aperol $12.99
Campari $13.99
Frangelico $12.99
Beverages
Coke $2.99
Diet Coke $2.99
Ginger Ale $2.99
Iced Tea Sweet $2.99
Juice $4.99
Limca $3.99
Madras Coffee $5.99
Mango Lassi $6.99
Masala Chai $4.99
Nimbu Paani (Indian Lemon)
This rejuvenating drink is made of lemon juice, flavored with the right proportions of salt and sugar.
$5.99
Perrier Lime $4.99
Poland Spring Water $1.99
Rose Lassi $6.99
Salty Lassi $6.99
San Pallegrino $3.99
Sprite $2.99
Sweet Lassi $6.99
Thums Up
Indian soda.
$3.99
Voss Still Water (Small) $4.99
Voss Sparkling (Small Glass Bottle) $5.99
Coconut Water (11oz.) $3.99
Mango Juice (8oz.) $1.99
Soup & Salad
Chickpeas Salad
Chickpeas with diced onions, cucumber, tomatoes and cilantro tossed in lemon dressing with salt and pepper.
$9.99
Mung Salad
Mung beans with chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, chickpeas and cilantro with lemon dressing.
$9.99
Mulligatawny Soup
Tomato, lemon, herbs and lentil soup.
$8.99
Sambar
Tangy lentil broth with vegetables.
$6.99
Rasam
Spicy lentil tamarind soup tempered with curry leaves.
$6.99
Dosa & Uttappam
Sada Dosa
Plain Dosa
$12.99
Masala Dosa
Dosa is served with a mildly spiced potato filling | Choose up to 3 Dosa Toppings: Extra Masala (Potatoes) +$2.99 | Extra Spinach +$2.99 | Extra Paneer +$4.99 | Extra Cheese +$3.99 | Add Extra Mushrooms +$2.99 | Extra Garlic +$1.99
$14.99
Set Dosa (2 Pcs)
A set of soft spongy dosas served with coconut and tomato chutneys
$14.99
Paper Sada Dosa
Thin, crispy dosa served with sambar, coconut and tomato chutneys
$14.99
Paper Masala Dosa
Thin crispy dosa with mildly spiced potatoes served with sambar, tomato and coconut chutneys
$16.99
Cheese Masala Dosa
Contains dairy. Dosa is served with a mildly spiced potato filling with cheese.
$18.99
Garlic Mysore Masala Dosa
Hot Mysore spices & garlic are added to the crispy rice and lentil crepe served with mildly spiced potato (masala).
$16.99
Gunpowder Masala Dosa
Crispy rice crepe with gunpowder chilies with mildly spiced potato filling.
$16.99
Mushroom Masala Dosa
Dosa is served with a mildly spiced potato filling with mushrooms.
$16.99
Mysore Sada Dosa
Hot Mysore spices are added to the crispy rice and lentil crepe.
$13.99
Mysore Masala Dosa
Hot Mysore spices added to the crispy rice and lentil crepe served with mildly spiced potato (masala).
$16.99
Mung Sada Dosa
Healthy & rich in protein dosa made with whole mung beans.
$13.99
Mung Masala Dosa
Healthy & rich in protein dosa is made with whole mung beans & filled with mildly spiced potatoes.
$15.99
Mixed Vegetable Uttappam
Uttappam with onions, peas, tomatoes and carrots.
$15.99
Paneer Bhurji Dosa
Contain dairy. Spicy dosa rolled with paneer, green peppers, onions and spices.
$18.99
Paneer Masala Dosa
Dosa is served with a mildly spiced potato filling with paneer.
$18.99
Pondicherry Masala Dosa
Spicy dosa rolled with potato & onion.
$15.99
Spinach Masala Dosa
Dosa is served with a mildly spiced potato filling with spinach.
$15.99
Plain Uttappam $13.99
Spinach Uttappam
Uttappam with spinach, onions, and tomatoes sprinkled with cilantro.
$15.99
Tomato, Onion, Chili Uttappam
Uttappam mixed with hot green chili peppers, onions.
$15.99
Onion Tomato Garlic Uttappam
Uttappam with onions, tomatoes and garlic.
$15.99
North Indian Curries
Alu Baigan (GF, V)
Potatoes and stir-fried eggplant.
$16.99
Alu Gobi (GF, VG)
Cauliflower, potatoes, and an enticingly fragrant blend of spices.
$16.99
Alu Matar
Potatoes and peas in a tomato gravy
$16.99
Alu Palak (GF, VG)
Potatoes and creamy spinach. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Baigan Bharta (GF, VG)
A Punjabi flavored roasted eggplant cooked in onion and tomato gravy with aromatic Indian spices. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Bhindi Masala (GF, VG)
Okras sauteed with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and spices.
$16.99
Chana Masala (GF, VG)
Chickpea is prepared with a blend of creamed spinach, chickpea cooked with onion, and masala spices.
$16.99
Chana Saag (GF, VG)
Chickpea is prepared with a blend of creamed spinach, chickpea cooked with onion, and masala spices.
$16.99
Dal Palak (GF, VG)
Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garden herbs, yellow dal with spinach. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Gobi Masala (GF, VG)
Cauliflower and mildly spiced tomato sauce.
$16.99
Jeera Aloo (GF, VG)
Mildly spiced dish made with boiled potatoes, tomatoes, cumin, fenugreek leaves and Indian spices.
$16.99
Kadai Paneer Masala (GF)
Cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce, onion, and Indian spices. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$17.99
Kadai Tofu (GF, VG)
Tofu is cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, onion, and Indian spices.
$17.99
Malai Kofta
Dumplings of cottage cheese, and potatoes, sauteed in a rich sauce and saffron. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$17.99
Matar Paneer (GF)
Green peas, cottage cheese cooked together into a gravy, cubes of cottage cheese simmer in smooth spinach puree, a fragrance with cumin seeds ground coriander, ground turmeric, and curry powder. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$17.99
Matar Tofu (GF, VG)
Green peas and tofu cooked in gravy.
$17.99
Methi Matar Malai
Fenugreek leaves, green peas, cream with Indian spices.
$17.99
Mushroom Matar (GF, VG)
Mushroom and mildly spiced tomato sauce. All curries are served with basmati rice
$16.99
Navratan Korma (GF)
Mixed vegetables and cream sauce. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Palak Paneer (GF)
Green peas, cottage cheese cooked together into a gravy, cubes of cottage cheese simmer in smooth spinach puree, a fragrance with cumin seeds ground coriander, ground turmeric and curry powder. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$17.99
Shaam Savera
Spinach kofta stuffed with paneer. Shaam Savera loosely translates to Dusk & Dawn in English, signifying the contrast of the light and dark colors of the recipe
$17.99
Vegetable Jalfrez (GF, VG)
Mixed vegetables cooked in a sour, sweet and spicy sauce. All curries are served with basmati rice
$16.99
Vegetable Vindaloo (GF, VG)
A very spicy vegan curry that combines fresh vegetables and herbs for a low-fat plant-based meal.
$17.99
Yellow Dal (GF, VG)
Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garden herbs. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$15.99
Dal Makhani
Dal makhani is one of the most popular lentil recipes from the north Indian Punjabi cuisine made with whole black lentils and kidney beans.
$15.99
Vegan Curries
Alu Baigan (GF, V)
Potatoes and creamy spinach, subtly spiced vegetables, and stir-fried eggplant. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Alu Gobi (GF, VG)
Cauliflower, potatoes, and an enticingly fragrant blend of spices.
$16.99
Alu Matar
Potatoes and peas in a tomato gravy
$16.99
Alu Palak (GF, VG)
Potatoes and creamy spinach. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Baigan Bharta (GF, VG)
A Punjabi flavored roasted eggplant cooked in onion and tomato gravy with aromatic Indian spices. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Bhindi Masala (GF, VG)
Okras sauteed with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and spices.
$16.99
Chana Masala (GF, VG)
Chickpea is prepared with a blend of creamed spinach, chickpea cooked with onion, and masala spices.
$16.99
Chana Saag (GF, VG)
Chickpea is prepared with a blend of creamed spinach, chickpea cooked with onion, and masala spices.
$16.99
Dal Palak (GF, VG)
Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garden herbs, yellow dal with spinach. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Gobi Masala (GF, VG)
Cauliflower and mildly spiced tomato sauce.
$16.99
Jeera Aloo (GF, VG)
Mildly spiced dish made with boiled potatoes, tomatoes, cumin, fenugreek leaves and Indian spices.
$16.99
Kadai Tofu (GF, VG)
Tofu is cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, onion, and Indian spices.
$17.99
Matar Tofu (GF, VG)
Green peas and tofu cooked in gravy.
$17.99
Mushroom Matar (GF, VG)
Mushroom and mildly spiced tomato sauce. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Palak Tofu (GF, VG)
Tofu simmer in a smooth spinach puree with cumin seeds, ground coriander, turmeric, and curry powder.
$17.99
Tofu Kofta Curry (VG)
Dumplings of tofu, potatoes sauteed in a rich sauce and saffron.
$17.99
Vegetable Jalfrezi (GF, VG)
Mixed vegetables cooked in a sour, sweet and spicy sauce. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Vegetable Vindaloo (GF, VG)
A very spicy vegan curry that combines fresh vegetables and herbs for a low-fat plant-based meal | Choose up to 4 Additions: Extra Paneer +$4.99 | Extra Chilis +$1.99 | Extra Potatoes +$2.99 | Extra Spinach +$2.99 | Extra Tofu +$2.99 | Extra Mushrooms +$2.99
$17.99
Yellow Dal (GF, VG)
Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garden herbs, yellow dal with spinach. All curries are served with basmati rice.
$16.99
Specialty Rice
Bisi Bele Bhath
Kamataka dish which is spicy hot lentil rice and peanuts. Served with papad and achar
$15.99
Lemon Rice
Lemon flavored rice. Served with sambar and papad.
$15.99
Spicy Vegetable Fried Rice
Indo/Chinese style fried rice tossed in soy sauce with carrots, peas, spring onions, bell peppers, green beans, green chilies and garlic.
$15.99
Tamarind Rice
Rice cooked in tamarind and spices. Served with sambar and papad.
$15.99
Vegetable Biriyani
Basmati rice with vegetables, paneer, and spices. Served with raita yogurt sauce.
$15.99
Breads
Stuffed Paratha (1)
Paratha stuffed with potato.
$6.99
Bullet Naan
Tandoor-baked white flour bread seasoned with jalapeños and cilantro, and served with a touch of butter.
$6.99
Garlic Naan
Traditional Garlic Flavored Indian Bread (Vegan – if you do not wish to put butter)
$5.99
Lachha Paratha
Whole wheat flatbreads with flaky and crispy layers that are also soft and tender(Vegan – if you do not wish to put butter)
$5.99
Onion Kulcha
Onion kulcha is whole wheat leavened Indian bread stuffed with onions made in a tandoor oven.(Vegan – if you do not wish to put butter)
$6.99
Paneer Kulcha
Paneer kulcha are leavened flatbreads stuffed with a spiced cottage cheese filling.
$7.99
Paratha (1)
Layered whole wheat bread.
$5.99
Plain Naan
Traditional oven baked Indian bread (Vegan – if you do not wish to put butter)
$4.99
Tandoori Roti
Flatbread is made with whole wheat and traditionally cooked in tandoor (Vegan – if you do not wish to put butter)
$4.99
Chapathi (2 Pc)
Chapati is Indian flat bread made of wheat flour
$7.99
Desserts
Carrot Halwa
Shredded carrots cooked in whole milk with dry fruits, nuts, and saffron
$7.99
Coconut Pudding (Vegan)
Coconut milk, sugar, shredded coconut, cardamom and saffron.
$7.99
Gulab Jamun
Indian dessert. Spongy milky dumplings soaked in rose-scented syrup.
$7.99
Kheer
Rice pudding, grated carrots, whole milk, dried fruit, and nuts.
$7.99
Ras Malai
Bengali dessert made with soft paneer balls immersed in chilled creamy milk.
$7.99
Accompaniments
Achar
Spicy Indian pickle.
$3.99
Chutney (Small)
Please specify (Coconut, Mint, Tomato or Tamarind)
$3.99
Dosa Podi
Ground chili in oil.
$3.99
Extra Papads (4) $2.99
Extra Rice (12oz.)
Plain steamed rice.
$3.99
Extra Sambar (8oz.)
Tangy lentil broth.
$3.99
Extra Pav $2.99
Lemon Or Lime Pickle (2 Oz) $3.99
Mango Chutney To Go (4 Oz) $3.99
Raita
Yogurt with cucumber, onion, and mint.
$5.99
Roasted Papads (2 Pc) $3.99
Jain Food Menu
Mulligatawny Soup $7.99
Sambar Soup $6.99
Mung Salad $9.99
Chickpea Salad $9.99
Idlis (2 Pc) $7.99
Rava Idlis (2 Pc) $9.99
Medu Vada (2 Pc) $7.99
Idlis Soaked In Sambar Bowl $9.99
Medu Vada Soaked In Sambar Bowl $9.99
Gobi Manchurian
Popular Indian Chinese dish. The cauliflower has a crispy coating and is tossed with a mouth-watering spicy sauce. (No MSG)
$13.99
Bombay Bhelpuri $10.99
Paneer Kathi Rolls (2 Pcs)
Paneer Kathi Rolls are a popular Indian street food made with Indian flatbread called paratha, then stuffed with paneer
$15.99
Sada Dosa $12.99
Mung Sada Dosa $9.99
Mysore Sada Dosa $14.99
Gunpowder Sada DOSA $14.99
Cheese Dosa $16.99
Paneer Sada Dosa $16.99
Plain Uttappam $13.99
Paper Sada Dosa $14.99
Set Dosa (2 Pc) $14.99
Mixed Vegetable Uttappam $15.99
Spinach Uttappam $15.99
Chana Masala $16.99
Kadai Paneer Masala $17.99
Palak Paneer $17.99
Dal Palak $16.99
Yellow Dal $16.99
Methi Matar Malai $17.99
Matar Paneer $17.99
Bhindi Masala $16.99
Vegetable Jalfrezi $16.99
Palak Tofu $17.99
Navratan Korma $16.99
Tamarind Rice $15.99
Lemon Rice $15.99
Vegetable Pulao $15.99
Plain Naan $4.99
Lachha Paratha $5.99
Tandoori Roti $4.99
Paneer Kulcha $7.99

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Reviews

ramiro barrantes
Very nice Indian restaurant in NYC. Completely vegetarian and very vegan friendly (I am mostly vegan), the food was delicious and staff was kind. The atmosphere is calm so it is a nice place to go and have a conversation and taste Indian food. I have been there twice, tried the dosa and also their lunch special (sort of a Thali) and I liked them both. The masala dosa I would have cooked the potato filling a bit differently but that’s just a matter of taste

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Vaibhav B
This place has some really positive vibes and you may feel it just when you enter this restaurant. They have a separate jain menu. We ordered jain medu vada which was crispy and the sambhar was okay.

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Bela Mehta
Visited this place on my trip to NY. This place has special jain menu.

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Preethee
Had a group lunch here.

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Shrenik Ramani
Loved the food and service!!! It’s a pure vegetarian restaurant with plenty of options and cuisine.

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matias sanchez
Really good food and clean place. I ordered a gobi manchurian. Is important to know that it has gluten-free and vegan options.

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Neal Jhaveri
Delicious vegetarian only Indian food in a cozy and clean space. Good service and some nice Bombay street food options for appetizers. Great experience, will be back.

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Primi Akhtar
PRETTY DARN GOOD. I went after lunch special, so I enjoyed peaceful quiet dining. Was told my Mysore dosa entree was vegan and gluten free. It tasted amazing and was very comforting. The Palak Tofu, it was ok not very greasy, nourishing. Its portion was a bit small. Asked for spicy Mysore and non-spicy Palak, and recieved. Very delicious. Mysore Dosa, the soup and dips it came with was so comforting. Fresh. DOSA was huge, prefect crispy flaky feel. Look how beautiful it is on the back of the restaurant. Light pouring in. Servers very attentive but not overbearing.

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Umesh Jayamohan
Great food. Great ambience great service. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Dina R. D’Alessandro
Great place! Bright, clean, and airy. Attentive service. My friend and I pretty much ordered one of everything off the menu and could have kept eating if we didn’t have someplace to be. Delicious mix of dishes and flavors. Would come back again!

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