Mint
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 644-8888
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue
- Directions:
- E; V at 53rd St-Lexington Ave; 6 at 51st St
- Hours:
- Daily 11:45am-3:30pm, 5pm-11pm
Message from Mint
A Fresh Taste in Indian Cuisine
- Party Room Available
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Editorial Review for Mint – by Katie Heffernan
The Scene
Pools of color wash this Midtown restaurant in a contemporary Indian aura. Magenta and orange drum lamps cover the ceiling, and a mint green glow flushes the walls. The few traditional touches--woven placemats, pillowed banquets and tapestries--barely surface, but it's enough to even out the upbeat energy of streaming Bollywood pop.
The Food
The regional menu rests in limbo between tradition and the 21st century, with a transitional character that sometimes falters. Vegetable samosas arrive small, perfectly triangular and pleasantly light and airy. A distinct sauce covers mussels porial, the chili-packed southern starter deserving of its spicy title, though the bone-in goat rogan josh's masala is mild and not fully matured. While flavored rices and rosemary naan sound enticing, you'll be just as happy with the regular basmati and breads. Follow the same rule of thumb with desserts, where names like "exotic carrot illusion" do not pay off.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitParty of 10? Reserve the private back room, sealed off by a shimmery drape and concealing private audio-visual equipment. Party of one? Saddle up to the bar and order from their specialty martini and cocktail menu.
What to DrinkAn interesting selection of wine is offered at reasonable prices--from excellent bottles of Turley to satisfying bargain accompaniments like the $27 Domaine de Montvac Cotes du Rhone.
User Reviews for Mint
10/07/2008 Posted by pearlypg
I love Mint - it is one of my 3 favorite Indian restaurants in the city. The food is delicious - not too bland (I usually get spicy), and not too heavy. I highly recommend this place for fine dining. It is a bit pricey, and the ambience is good but a bit dark. I wish it was closer to my place so that I could get frequent delivery.
Pros: Yummy food, not too heavy
Cons: Ambience a bit dark but good
08/25/2008 Posted by bklynqt05
The food here is incredible, the service is also very professional. The drinks are so so, and the decor is more upscale. Will definitely be back!
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