Bukhara Grill : Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC
Murray Hill-Kips Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Midtown East Indian option to choose for ease, location, and a full-service meal near Grand Central. Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC is better for repeat, low-friction dining than for a high-ceremony special occasion, especially when the group wants an easy booking and a central New York City address.
About Bukhara Grill : Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC
Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC is a New York City venue with daily midday and evening hours. The clearest planning facts are practical ones: it is open every day, it has a smart casual dress code, and its schedule includes a midday window and an evening window.
Because details such as price tier, chef, awards, signature dishes, seating, and reservation difficulty are not available here, the safest read is direct: consider it when the known hours and New York City location fit your plan, and confirm any menu, booking, or group needs directly before committing.
Use it for a practical New York City meal plan
The strongest planning detail is the schedule. Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC is listed open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–11:30 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 5–11 PM. For a broader scan of the city, Our full New York City restaurants guide is the better place to compare options before committing.
Keep the recommendation grounded: choose it when the listed New York City location, daily hours, and smart casual dress code suit the group. If the night needs drinks before or after, the broader city context is covered in Our full New York City bars guide; if the plan includes visitors staying over, Our full New York City hotels guide can help shape the rest of the itinerary.
Who should choose it on a second visit
Return here when the group wants a New York City option with known daily midday and evening hours and a smart casual dress code. It is not possible to verify more specific claims about format, cuisine details, signature dishes, prices, awards, or service style from the available facts, so diners looking for those details should confirm directly before booking. For comparison outside this exact listing, diners can also browse other guides, but this page is best used as a concise planning note for Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC.
Planning details
- Location
- 120 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bukharagrillnyc.com
- Phone
- +16464227150
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bukhara Grill reads as a pragmatic, classic North Indian address transplanted into Midtown’s business grid. The writing ties the kitchen to tandoor traditions and slow-cooked dal, signaling a menu rooted in northern techniques rather than contemporary fusion experiments. Front-of-house rhythms reflect its hybrid identity — a dining room that functions as both neighborhood restaurant and event platform — so the room feels active and purpose-driven. It’s less about theatrical fine-dining gestures and more about dependable, well-executed staples that speak to lineage and utility: clay-oven breads, hearty dal, and grilled kebabs in a setting attuned to steady service and communal tables.
Best For
This address is well suited to Midtown routines and small- to medium-sized gatherings. Its location near corporate East Midtown makes it a reliable spot for business lunches, and the operation’s catering capabilities and event-ready rooms make it a clear choice for group dinners and private celebrations. Evening regulars indicate a stable neighborhood clientele, so it also works as a dependable option for casual weeknight dinners. Expect a place that handles volume and variety — it’s geared toward group-friendly, shareable dining rather than intimate, plated tasting experiences.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the North Indian classics the profile highlights: the slow-cooked Dal Bukhara and the tandoor kababs are signature touchpoints of the menu’s lineage and make dependable centerpieces for group meals. Given the restaurant’s dual dining-and-catering role, ordering family-style plates and grills is sensible for groups; the service model is set up to manage volume and dietary variation, so flag any allergies or preferences up front. For business lunches, choose dishes that travel and plate well (grilled kababs and dal), and for events rely on the kitchen’s catering experience to coordinate quantities and timing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Energetic atmosphere with a focus on vibrant North Indian flavors in an upscale casual setting.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Dal Bukhara
- tandoor kababs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 120 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit the night
If the group wants drinks, familiar tavern energy, and a broader menu, choose Park Avenue Tavern. If the meal needs to feel more ambitious, Oyatte is the stronger alternative for experimental fine dining, though it is a different kind of evening.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Midtown and nearby New York City dining
Choose Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC when Indian food and Midtown convenience matter more than a defined scene. Park Avenue Tavern is the safer pick for a broad American tavern meal or drinks-led group, while Rossini's reads more like the classic sit-down choice for a traditional night out.
For casual energy, Beer & Buns is the better cross-shop when the group wants something quick and informal rather than a full Indian dinner. Dimsum Garden works better when sharing plates are the point. Oyatte, listed as experimental fine dining, is the opposite move: choose it when the meal itself is the event, not when the priority is an easy Midtown booking.
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Compare Bukhara Grill : Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bukhara Grill : Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Beer & Buns | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Dimsum Garden | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Rossini's | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Park Avenue Tavern | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Oyatte | New York City | Experimental fine dining | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC?
The confirmed planning details are that Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC is in New York City, has a smart casual dress code, and is listed with daily midday and evening hours.
Is Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specifically. If you are planning alone, use the confirmed daily hours and New York City location as a starting point, then confirm any seating or reservation needs directly with the venue.
How far ahead should I book Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC?
The venue is listed open daily for midday and evening hours, but diners should confirm current availability directly, especially for groups or weekend plans.
Is Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC good for a special occasion?
Special-occasion suitability is not specifically. The confirmed details are practical: New York City location, smart casual dress code, and daily midday and evening hours.
What are alternatives to Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC?
Other venues to compare include Beer & Buns, Rossini's, Park Avenue Tavern, Dimsum Garden, and Oyatte. Use the specific needs of the group, such as timing, dress code, and reservation availability, to decide which venue fits best.
