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Junoon Restaurant

27 West 24th St., New York City, NY 10010
212-490-2100
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Ranked #636 of 8,446 restaurants in New York City
Price range: 31 AUD - 51 AUD
Cuisines: Indian
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Good for: Business
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: 5th ave
Transit: You can take the F or M train to 23rd St & 6th Avenue. Alternatively you can take the N,R,W to 23rd St.
Description: Derived from the Hindi word meaning passion, Junoon delivers on the promise of its moniker with an authentic, yet elegantly modern take on Indian cuisine. Restaurateur Rajesh Bhardwaj, inspired by his deep affinity and commitment to the food and culture of his native India, has assembled a talented team, who share his same vision including celebrated chef and cookbook author, Vikas Khanna, helming Junoon's kitchen as Executive Chef. Junoon offers fare from all over the country, and—for the first time ever in one restaurant—features its five most important techniques of cooking: Handi (pot cooking), Sigri (open fire pit), Pathar (stone), Tawa (griddle) and Tandoor (clay oven). All of Khanna's dishes are an elegant, refined expression of Indian cuisine. One of the more dynamic aspects of Junoon is the one-of-a-kind Spice Room. An array of fresh spices will be ground daily and made into a unique blend to be used in the marinades and sauces for the day.
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Grand Island, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Beautiful food, flavors and atmosphere. Eight of us did a 5 course tasting menu and each dish was better than the one previous. The dishes included a crudo, octopus, saag paneer, tandoori quail, lamb over rice. I have eaten and cooked Indian food my whole life and this was the best, most well balanced flavors I've experienced. Don't forget to... More

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London
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Food not cooked starters Tasteless main meal had not flavour or spices For the reputation and my expectation was left really really Disappointed! Would never recommend anyone to try this,

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Santa Monica, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Elegant dining room, quiet and calming, feels almost like a church. I enjoyed the food, it was creative and tasty and beautifully presented, but I would characterize as fusion rather than Indian. The chicken khorma, for example, had a strong undertaste of lobster. Not at all spicy, which was disappointing. A large wine list but no Indian beers were seen.

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See 23 more reviews by Ray D for New York City
southern US
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28 restaurant reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had read great reviews of this restaurant, but what a disappointment! First the good things - the atmosphere, especially in the entry, was lovely with candles set in large alabaster cylinders on the floor providing a subdued elegance. The service was also attentive. However, the four of us were disappointed in almost every dish we tried, lacking in flavor,... More

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New York City, New York
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24 restaurant reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We came here for authentic food and were not disappointed! We ate in the lounge which was less formal than the rest of the restaurant and more of a lounge vibe which we prefer. The chicken korma was out of this world. Make sure you get rice and naan to soak up all the delicious sauce most of the dishes... More

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See 13 more reviews by Vanessa V for New York City
Rahway, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I reduced one star for the Price... It just did not make sense to me personally to pay so much for Indian food.. no offense fellow Indians.. Having said that, I'd say they have the best ambiance.. From the lady who checks your coat to the waiter who happily gobbles your tips.. everyone has a smile on their face.. They... More

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New York, New York, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

I've recently become obsessed with Indian food so I went to Junoon expecting the most amazing experience since it is a higher end restaurant and recipient of a Michelin star. As soon as I arrived I noticed that the lounge was packed and the restaurant was only sprinkled with a few patrons. So we opted to sit in the lounge... More

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See 20 more reviews by MissKris626 for New York City
USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

By far the best Indian food in NYC! The Junoon Spiced Champagne is a wonderful cocktail to start the meal. We tried the Vegetable Seikh Kebab and the Noorani Kebab -- both were nice, though the vegetable was deep in flavor and just a culinary delight (note the soft texture can be off putting at first). The Lamb Kolhapuri-Handi (which... More

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See 22 more reviews by MoonlightRainSO for New York City
New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We went with a Bloomspot coupon for tasting menus for two. I read the other reviews, and have this to add: Yes the service is leisurely, more like a dining experience; we were there for more than two hours, so if you are used to fast service, this is probably not the place for you. The dining room is nicely... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Junoon Restaurant has a wonderful and charming upscale atmosphere. The food is delicious and spiced in a more subtle way than most other Indian restaurants in New York. Our service could only be described as exemplary. Junoon is a bit more expensive than many other Indian restaurants in Manhattan, but their portions are very generous. We will be returning, and... More

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