About GupShup

Located at 115 East 18th Street in Gramercy Park, GupShup is a vibrant, Bombay-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar that has quickly become one of NYC's most celebrated modern Indian destinations . The name means "chit-chat" in Hindi, and the energetic space delivers on that promise with colorful, retro 1970s Bombay-inspired decor, plush green velvet booths, and a striking wall lined with 3,000 tiffin containers—the iconic lunchboxes used to deliver meals to Mumbai office workers . Behind this vision is restaurateur Jimmy Rizvi and executive chef Gurpreet Singh, who together have crafted a menu that balances inventive creativity with deep respect for Indian culinary traditions . The food is vibrant and layered with flavor, earning the restaurant stellar ratings of 4.6 to 4.8 stars across OpenTable, Uber Eats, and DoorDash from over 700 reviews . Diners consistently rave about the Old Delhi Butter Chicken ($20), the Onion Chili Cheese Kulcha with black garlic butter ($12), and the Black Dal ($15)—a creamy lentil dish that regulars call unforgettable . For those seeking adventure, the Nalli & Kulcha (beef bone marrow with mushroom kulcha and dill chimichurri) and the Butter Chicken Wings ($12) are standout signatures . The cocktail program is equally thoughtful, with options like the Goan Sunrise (vodka, cucumber, basil, green chartreuse) and the Masala Soda, a refreshing street-style drink . Perhaps most importantly for many diners, the restaurant is 100% halal, clearly stated on the menu by management . The entire menu offers abundant vegetarian options, and the weekend brunch service has become a neighborhood favorite . With prices in the $$ range ($31–$50 per person), GupShup delivers an accessible yet elevated dining experience . The space accommodates private events for up to 200 guests across two floors, making it a popular choice for group celebrations . Open daily for dinner (with weekend brunch), GupShup has been described by one reviewer as "not just one of my favorite Indian restaurants, but one of my favorite restaurants in all of NYC" .