MINT

Name: MINT
Address: 150 E. 50th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 644-8888
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.7

3.7

398 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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Serving authentic Indo-Asian cuisine, MINT is the place to gather with friends and enjoy a fun evening out. The retro-contemporary décor is festive and bright. Comfortable cushioned chairs grace the dining room, while plush armchairs offer a spot to relax. The rooftop features multiple private dining cabanas for those wanting to celebrate birthdays, business successes or other special events. MINT's All-You-Can-Eat buffet is a great deal for a midday break. Happy hour specials offer a good deal on drinks during the late afternoon and early evening. The dinner menu at MINT features a harmonious blend of multiple cuisines, including Chinese, Thai and Indian food. Select from the spicy Hakka chicken or Indian chicken curry. There are plenty of vegetarian dishes as well. For dessert, indulge in the New York cheesecake, mango mousse or simply a cup of Indian masala chai.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Sunday - Thursday 11:45 AM - 11:30 PM Saturday - Friday 11:45 AM - 12:00 AM
Phone number
(212) 644-8888
Website
http://www.mintny.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Gary Sikka
Catering
Private Catering Available. Please Call for Call
Private party facilities
Buy Out Available. For Details call Chef Gary
Private party contact
Gary Sikka: (917) 208-4027

Location
150 E. 50th Street, New York, NY 10022
Neighbourhood
Midtown East
Cross Street
3rd Ave & Lexington Ave
Parking Details
Validated Parking Next Door. $20 for 3 hrs.
Public Transit
E,V train @ 53rd/Lex 6 train @ 51st Street
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bhindi Do PyazaUS$9.00
Okra sautéed with onion, tomato and mango powder
Saag PaneerUS$9.00
Spinach sautéed with home made Indian cottage cheese
Malai KoftaUS$9.00
Paneer dumplings in a rich cashew sauce
Baigan BhartaUS$9.00
Roasted eggplant cooked in a delicious onion & tomato sauce
Chana MasalaUS$9.00
A Punjabi speciality, chickpeas cooked in a tomato onion sauce
Mint PaneerUS$9.00
Indian home made cottage cheese cooked in a mint base sauce
Aloo Gobi MattarUS$9.00
Potatoes, peas & cauliflower simmered with onion & tomato
Saag CornUS$9.00
Healthy spinach base sautéed with corn

Chicken Lunch Box

Served with Basmati Rice, Daal, Naan

Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$10.00
Cubes of tandoori chicken cooked in a fenugreek tomato sauce
Chicken XacuttiUS$10.00
A Goan speciality, cooked in a coconut, herbs and spices
Chicken KormaUS$10.00
Chicken simmered in creamy fragrant sauce with onion, ginger &cashew
Chicken SaagUS$10.00
Spinach cooked with chicken, fenugreek and Indian spices
Mint Chicken TikkaUS$10.00
Slivers of mint flavored chicken cooked in the clay oven

Lamb, Goat Lunch Box

Served with Basmati Rice, Daal, Naan

Lamb PasandaUS$11.00
Lamb cooked in a mild cashew sauce, a Kashmir speciality
Lamb VindalooUS$11.00
Lamb cooked in a fiery sauce of whole red chili paste and malt vinegar
Goat Rogan JoshUS$11.00
Goat meat marinated with yogurt & cooked in a onion sauce

Seafood Lunch Box

Served with Basmati Rice, Daal, Naan

Chili FishUS$12.00
Spicy fish tossed in bell pepper, herbs and spices
Malai ShrimpUS$12.00
Shrimp cooked in a flavorful mild cashew sauce

What 398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7

3.7 based on all time ratings

4Food
3.5Service
3.7Ambience
2.2Value

Noise • Moderate

398 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
We booked a table for dinner. The food was very good. We would recommend this restaurant.
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HCPE
Philadelphia
79 reviews
vip
3.0
79 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2016
overall3food2service4ambience2
We decided to try this place inspite of mixed reviews online. We arrived a little early and were the only party in the restaurant for a while. So the staff were very attentive and I'd give the service good grades. The food isn't really worth writing about. We decided to create a meal of appetizers/small plates. The vegetable samosas lacked salt, but otherwise were okay. The aloo methi tikki didn't have any taste of methi - but otherwise tasted good. The rest of the food was okay, but not memorable. There are better Indian places in town.
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JimP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal(tikka masala / lamb bryanni), attentive staff and atmosphere...Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was very good and the presentation was very nice. The ambiance was pleasing because it was hushed and one could comfortably talk with others. I would go back.
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erthnyc
New York Area
30 reviews
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2016
overall3food5service4ambience3
Been to Mint many times for their great lunch buffet. This time, went with a group of five. Food, as usual, was very good. But for some reason, they made a couple substitutions to our order without informing us. It didn't matter to us much but I found it strange. Also, they need to add some insulation to the back of the restaurant. We had a table in the rear and it was quite chilly but the bathrooms were frigid. Service was fine and my group enjoyed it immensely. Mint will always be one of my 'go to' places in Midtown east..............
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Live2Eat
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had lunch at MINT just to try something different. They offered us a menu or the buffet. Although I'm not usually a buffet fan, my lunch companions chose the buffet so I went along. What a pleasant surprise. Not a huge number of offerings but each dish was well done. Somehow they had fried fish that was tasty, light, and crispy! On a buffet! The naan was hot and tasty. The curry was spiced just right as were the other dishes. And they even had one of my favorites - sag paneer. Overall a very enjoyable experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2016
overall3food4service3ambience4
No one seemed in charge of service. Food tasty but a bit under spiced ; we were never asked if we wanted it spicy. Poori bread bland; garlic naan excellent. Entrees not memorable
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was amazing and atmosphere was nice.
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ALPS
New York Area
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience4
Dinner for 3 business colleagues at Mint this week. It was quiet - we could talk - Great! The service was attentive and the Indian food was refined and delicious. We had samosas, lamb saag, chicken tikka, okra and garlic naan. They even have western desserts - we split a tiramisu. We will return.
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LSK1
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2016
overall3food3service4ambience4
very dusappointing buffet lunch, after having previously enjoyed two from-the-kitchen lunches.
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DSara
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2015
overall5food4service4ambience3
What a lovely evening with excellent food. Was very affordable and great service.
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redraider
Pittsburgh
116 reviews
vip
4.0
116 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good Indian Food. Hidden from the main street NYC locations. Good service and good food. Will go back when in NYC next.
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Kimball
New York Area
197 reviews
vip
4.0
197 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything we ordered was delicious. The unique combination of spices enhanced the flavor in each dish we ordered.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience3
My daughter and I enjoyed the fresh samosas, chicken korma, basmati rice and a nice halva. Just enough for 2. The restaurant was quiet in the very early evening. The service was prompt. We both agreed we would return to try more dishes in the future.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
excellent indian food; attentive staff and large menu selection
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goodfood2
New York Area
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2015
overall5food4service4ambience5
I loved the ambiance of this restaurant. The staff was very attentive. Service was a little slow and it wasn't crowded. They were very accommodating of my early arrival even though I had later reservations. This was my first time eating Indian food. Restaurant hopping is a learning experience. I really enjoyed the Mango Lassi and the Chili lamb. Didnt really like the Malabar Shrimp. It was in a coconut milk. Didnt really get to experience much food because it was unfamiliar. I would like to venture back there one day for that delicious Mango Lassi and maybe try a different dish as well. Note: 18% administration service charges aka tip is added (pre-discount)if you use your Living Social voucher.
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JudyDoody
New York Area
74 reviews
vip
4.0
74 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2015
overall4food4service5ambience4
I ordered chicken tandoori which was quite good. It was served in 4 little pieces. I also ordered mashed eggplant which was very good. The poori bread was excellent.
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joej
Philadelphia
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2015
overall2food3service2ambience4
Had been a couple years ago was great. This time service was slow. Restaurant was almost empty only one other table when we arrived. Food was inconsistent . Some good, tikka masala, vindaloo. Some bad, saffron shrimp- no flavor at all. Large Taj Mahal beer $15.00 and small bowl of white rice which did not come with tikka or vindaloo $6.00. Will not go back.
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CharleyT
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2015
overall3food3service2ambience4
The lobby entrance does not convey the wonderful ambiance that is inside the restaurant. No one was there to greet us at 7:00 PM in the evening. The staff gave the impression that they were clueless on how to handle customers that had made a reservation. Everyone was nice enough but there was only one other couple in the place and it was still hard to get someone's attention to complete our order and assistance throughout the evening. The food was OK - small portions and NO spice. My 14 year old loved it because the food was not spicy but it did not feel authentic in any way. Not what I was expecting from NYC and overall a disappointing experience.
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Wyndon
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2015
overall4food4service3ambience4
Lovely and intimate with good Indian cuisine. Happy hour a real bargain in NY! Enjoyed the decor and the lighting was soft and created a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. If in the neighborhood, we would go back.
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Monk
New York Area
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2015
overall2food2service2ambience3
Food was average at best. Service was lacking. Even with just us in the restaurant, had to ask for things repeatedly and then they got 2 of the 5 dishes wrong. I do not intend to go back.
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JRoud
Western NC
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2015
overall3food4service3ambience3
We were exploring new places during restaurant week. We arrived and they seemed unprepared to seat us despite a reservation and not many customers. The food was good and ample for the RW menu. The service was not attentive to our table and seemed like everyone and no one was seeing to our needs.
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Susan
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Although Indian cuisine is Not a favorite food of mine, this place was phenomenal! From start to finish loved every bite! Highly recommend this restaurant .
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FrequentIndianDiner
New York Area
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2015
overall3food3service2ambience4
Visited as a party of 4 including 2 kids. Food was well presented and tasty but not spiced enough (even for the kids). It was too mild for Indian cuisine. The waiter did not ask our spice preference--which is medium. I assumed default would be medium like in other Indian restaurants, but instead food came out mild. Also, service was inattentive. Many busboys, but not enough attention from waiter. Waiter rarely looked over at our table so I had difficulty getting his attention. He only bothered to ask us how the food was after we had finished the meal. This was too late to make a difference and perfunctory.
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FoodieFan
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2015
overall2food2service2ambience2
Indifferent service and food. Our order was confused and they were unwilling to make a correction.
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Kimball
New York Area
197 reviews
vip
3.0
197 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2015
overall3food4service3ambience3
Each dish we ordered was full of flavor. The portions were generous! My only negative comment is the staff didn't know what each other was doing. We were constantly asked a question (eg., Would you like a drink?) and a minute later, another staff person would ask us the same question. This happened throughout the entire meal.
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delicious
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2015
overall3food3service4ambience3
The food was good, and service outstanding. We enjoyed our evening. The cauliflower appetizer was spectacular! But it's a very expensive place for the quality produced. I've been to many Indian restaurants all priced less expensive with food that tasted the same if not better. I think it is a good meal with good food, but I don't know if I would go back.
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2marvelous
New York Area
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2015
overall4food4service3ambience4
The restaurant is lovely , and the food overall is good but the service needs improving I felt that the waiters and maitre d' were nit as gracious as one would expect in this type of restaurant and were a little diffident..(arrogant maybe?) The food is expensive and for the service not to be on par is not great!
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LIfoodie
New York Area
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2015
overall4food5service5ambience4
Overall everything was good. The food and service were good. But Open Table allows you to make reservations at 11:45 and they don't even open until 12:00.
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nlcasper
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice variety of Indian food, along with some tempting desserts. I enjoyed Malai Kofta, although I was surprised that rice didn't come with it and had to be ordered separately. The buffet was going on when we were there and although we didn't partake in it, it looked popular for the business crowd at lunchtime.
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SumpPump
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2015
overall3food3service4ambience3
I had the buffet, which is reasonably priced and pretty good (for a buffet). I believe a la carte is probably better ( and a bit more expensive.
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Emily
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2015
overall3food4service2ambience3
It seemed hard to get the attention of the servers at times even though there weren't that many tables occupied. We even decided to order off the more expensive lunch menu instead of the lunch buffet deal.
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BAAKRA
New York Area
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience4
We went to MINT for lunch prior to the theatre. There is a fixed price menu but it didn't interest me. My companion had the tomato soup which she said was very good but her entree, mint chicken, was just ok. My meal was simple, chicken tikka marsala with biryai rice and roti, very simple and very good. Portions were good, the restaurant was quiet, and the service was very good.
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aspiringfoodie
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2015
overall3food3service2ambience3
Everything was just ok. The food was ok. The service was ok. It's an ok place.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2015
overall4food5service3ambience4
Very impressed with the food here. As an Englishman exiled in New York, I'm often disappointed with curry restaurants in the city, but this was great. Very authentic food with a great breadth of menu. Good ambience and a wide selection of beers (essential for a good curry experience). No onion bhajis on the menu which was a surprise, but other than that, all good. Service was not slow, but not quick either - that's why it didn't quite get full marks. Pretty good price point too. Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2014
overall2food5service2ambience3
Food was good. Service was not up to par. I had to ask one of the girls 3 times for my check.
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LindaS
New York Area
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2014
overall4food4service3ambience3
We had an overall good experience. The food was very good. We shared a garlic Naan and crab cake appetizer. I really like the chili lamb and my husband enjoyed the sea bass with a side of tamarind rice. The service was mostly good. We waited quite a while for dessert and the check, but otherwise they were good. We had a large party seated next to us and although they weren't particularly loud, it was somewhat difficult to have a conversation.
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Nana
New York Area
226 reviews
vip
4.0
226 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2014
overall4food3service3ambience4
I like Mint. The menu is very friendly and something anyone can pick up and order from. We ordered the Lamb saag and the lamb chili, along with the crab cakes. It was good and the pineapple juice was great as well. They took too long bringing our cheque but wasn't a big deal.
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koalatraveler
Philadelphia
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2014
overall5food5service4ambience4
This is our third time to MINT in three years. Our annual NYC trip. Nice variety of menu, spicey through not. Saag Ghosht was medium spicey and wonderful. Wife liked the Chicken Briyani but it was too much food. Friend had the Sea Bass, which was perfecectly done and not so spicey. Shrimp in Saffron was the biggest disappaointment - she expected it to be more spicey, the flavor was good, just mild. Kids had never had Indian. Chicken Tika Marsala was a hit, as well as the Mint Rice. All in all a great meal.
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foodiefinds
New York Area
178 reviews
vip
3.0
178 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2014
overall3food3service3ambience3
A nice business meeting lunch place, had dinner here.... I'd recommend theenu vjoicdst instead of the lunch buffet though, as the chicken Marsala, goat curry was dry and the raita, yellow dal were a little too pureed for my taste...guess the extend the buffet....
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MINT offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 644-8888.

MINT is rated 3.7 stars by 398 OpenTable diners.

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150 E. 50th Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross Street
3rd Ave & Lexington Ave
Neighbourhood
Midtown East
Hours of Operation
Sunday - Thursday 11:45 AM - 11:30 PM Saturday - Friday 11:45 AM - 12:00 AM
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Validated Parking Next Door. $20 for 3 hrs.
Public Transit
E,V train @ 53rd/Lex 6 train @ 51st Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gary Sikka
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mintny.com/
Phone number
(212) 644-8888
Catering
Private Catering Available. Please Call for Call
Private party facilities
Buy Out Available. For Details call Chef Gary
Private party contact
Gary Sikka: (917) 208-4027

MINT

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Menu

Lunch Box (To Go)

Vegetarian Lunch Box

Bhindi Do PyazaUS$9.00

Saag PaneerUS$9.00

Malai KoftaUS$9.00

Baigan BhartaUS$9.00

Chana MasalaUS$9.00

Mint PaneerUS$9.00

Aloo Gobi MattarUS$9.00

Saag CornUS$9.00

Chicken Lunch Box

Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$10.00

Chicken XacuttiUS$10.00

Chicken KormaUS$10.00

Chicken SaagUS$10.00

Mint Chicken TikkaUS$10.00

Lamb, Goat Lunch Box

Lamb PasandaUS$11.00

Lamb VindalooUS$11.00

Goat Rogan JoshUS$11.00

Seafood Lunch Box

Chili FishUS$12.00

Malai ShrimpUS$12.00

What 398 people are saying

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