Jaz Indian Cuisine
Hell's Kitchen, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A practical Hell's Kitchen pick when Indian food, easy logistics, and a casual room matter more than destination dining. Jaz Indian Cuisine makes sense for pre-theater meals, relaxed dates, and low-pressure group dinners; choose a more polished nearby Italian room if the occasion needs a longer, more formal arc.
About Jaz Indian Cuisine
Jaz Indian Cuisine is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and daily hours from 12–10:15 PM. Those basics make it a straightforward option to consider when the schedule and casual dress expectation fit your plans.
Use Jaz Indian Cuisine as a practical New York City option when the timing works for your plans. For details such as menu format, service style, pricing, chef information, reservations, bar seating, delivery, takeout, awards, and dietary accommodations, check the venue's official channels before making plans around any of those points.
Where it fits in New York City plans
The clearest planning advantage is the consistent schedule: Jaz Indian Cuisine is listed as open every day from 12–10:15 PM. That makes it easier to consider across the week, whether you are planning ahead or comparing options for the same day.
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When to compare other options
If you are comparing Jaz Indian Cuisine with other dining choices, consider the kind of meal you want and confirm current details directly with each venue. Other options to compare include Giardino 54, Bocca di Bacco, Westville Hells Kitchen, Karahi Indian Cuisine, and Holey Cream.
For readers building a wider casual-dining shortlist, New York City has other dining rooms to consider. Keep the comparison focused on practical basics such as hours, dress code, and each venue's own current information before deciding where to go.
Planning details
- Location
- 813 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- jazindiancuisine.com
- Phone
- +19176757440
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jaz Indian Cuisine sits squarely in Hell’s Kitchen’s dense Ninth Avenue corridor, where storefront restaurants of many cuisines cluster. The room reads as cozy, intimate, and modern, and the place operates at a mid-market level with full table service rather than tasting-menu formality. That positioning brings a steady mix of pre-show diners from the nearby Theater District, neighborhood residents, and Midtown visitors. The result is a comfortable, approachable dining environment that balances everyday familiarity with the small-batch energy of a busy stretch of Ninth Avenue.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination—especially for anyone headed to a show. The write-up highlights the Theater District pre-curtain window (roughly 5:30–7:30 pm), so Jaz is well suited to pre-theater dining, casual date nights, and neighborhood nights out. Its location near the Port Authority and the Theater District also makes it a practical stop for visitors oriented around Midtown. If you want a relaxed meal instead of a hurried pre-show sprint, aim outside the peak curtain-time window.
Ordering Tips
Plan around the well-documented pre-show rush. The venue database lists no confirmed booking method, phone number, or online reservation platform for this address, and many nearby Indian restaurants operate with similar informal booking patterns. To avoid the busiest stretch—roughly 5:30 to 7:30 pm—aim for an early arrival before 6 pm or a later seating after about 8 pm, when the pre-show crowd thins. Arriving with flexible timing or a backup plan will make for a more relaxed experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Clean, modern decor with a cozy, intimate atmosphere like dining at a friend's house, warm lighting and personal hospitality.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Chicken Kerala
- Butter Chicken
- Lemon Rice
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 813 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group still wants Indian food, try Karahi Indian Cuisine first. If the meal is more about a date-night rhythm or celebratory dinner, switch to Bocca di Bacco or Giardino 54.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Hell's Kitchen
Jaz Indian Cuisine is the easiest fit when the table specifically wants Indian food and does not need a high-formality setting. Karahi Indian Cuisine is the direct comparison for the same craving; choose between them based on location and availability rather than expecting a major difference in occasion level from the available information.
For a date or celebration where ambiance carries more weight, Giardino 54 and Bocca di Bacco are stronger cross-shops because Italian restaurants in this area usually give groups a more familiar wine-and-dinner format. Westville Hells Kitchen is the safer mixed-group choice when diners disagree on cuisine.
Holey Cream is not a dinner replacement; treat it as an after-dinner add-on if the night needs dessert nearby. For value, Jaz Indian Cuisine is likely to appeal most when convenience and cuisine preference beat room polish.
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Compare Jaz Indian Cuisine
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Jaz Indian Cuisine | New York City | No published awards |
| Giardino 54 | New York City | No published awards |
| Westville Hells Kitchen | New York City | No published awards |
| Karahi Indian Cuisine | New York City | No published awards |
| Bocca di Bacco | New York City | Michelin Guide Germany 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Holey Cream | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Jaz Indian Cuisine?
Jaz Indian Cuisine is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and is listed as open daily from 12–10:15 PM. For menu format, pricing, and service style, check the venue's current information before you go.
Is Jaz Indian Cuisine good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, so plan with that in mind. For any special-occasion needs such as seating, timing, or specific service expectations, confirm directly with the venue before booking.
Is Jaz Indian Cuisine good for solo dining?
The daily 12–10:15 PM hours may help with planning. Check current venue information before you go.
