About Sahib

Sahib is a celebrated Indian restaurant located at 104 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan's Curry Hill neighborhood, which has earned outstanding ratings including 4.8 stars from over 3,000 Uber Eats users and consistent praise across Yelp, Google, and TripAdvisor for its authentic North Indian and regional cuisine . The restaurant is the sixth in a group of restaurants overseen by acclaimed chef Hemant Mathur, though it was originated by Bollywood actor-turned-restaurateur Shiva Natarajan, and the name "Sahib" is a term of respect derived from Arabic . Sahib distinguishes itself by offering dishes from across India while pushing north into Kashmir for inspiration, featuring specialties like methi maaz (lamb shank in fenugreek sauce), rogan josh in yogurt sauce, murgh methi malai (chicken with fenugreek cream), and gobi hari mirchi ka khurchan (minced cauliflower with green chilies) . The restaurant is widely praised for its exceptional lunch specials, which typically run $15-17 and include an entrée, dal, rice, naan, a dessert, and samosas—described by reviewers as a feast that offers tremendous value . Diners consistently rave about the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala (called "the BEST I've ever had" by one reviewer), lamb biryani, mixed grill platter, garlic naan, and street food appetizers like dahi aloo tikki and pani puri . The intimate dining room seats approximately 30 guests in a simple yet modern ambiance with mirrored accents, and the restaurant has been described as a "hidden gem" that is "hardly visible from outside" due to construction, yet once inside offers a cozy, relaxed atmosphere with attentive and genuinely hospitable service . Sahib is BYOB (bring your own bottle), allowing diners to carry in beer or wine, and Eater NY critic Robert Sietsema has praised the restaurant for its "cooking genius"—reverent toward original recipes while willing to alter them in contemporary and scrumptious ways . Operating daily from approximately 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM, Sahib has become a beloved destination for those seeking high-quality, affordable Indian food in New York City, with many reviewers declaring it their "#1 pick for Indian food in Manhattan" .