Venue-specific photo of Adda, from the venue's own website.
Photo: Adda (venue website) · Source
Adda is an Indian restaurant on First Avenue in the East Village from Unapologetic Foods, the group behind Dhamaka and Semma.
Eater New York reports that it relocated here from Long Island City and is a hit, with an enthralling tableside Butter Chicken Experience. Reviewers praise the friendly staff and bold, authentic flavors; baby goat biryani and bhatti da murgh are favorites.
In the news & reviews
- Eater NY: The Best Restaurants in the East Village Right Now, According to Eater Editors
“Unapologetic Foods behind Dhamaka and Semma have relocated its Long Island City Adda to the East Village — and it’s a hit.”
- Eater NY: The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City
“Adda outgrew its longtime location in Long Island City, but instead of looking elsewhere in the neighborhood, the team behind Semma and…”
- Restaurantji review of Adda
“I had been wanting to try Adda for ages and haven’t been able to secure a res.”
- Restaurantji review of Adda
“Had a great experience.”
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