America's Great Restaurants
MINT
New York, NY 10022 / 212.644.8888
MINT
"Mint doesn't just churn out the usual curry conventions and hope that a sitar player makes it all seem authentic. The dining room is almost spalike-a mod aqua lounge leads into a peaceful, dimly lit space lined with fuchsia and orange drum lights. Chef Gary Sikka's food puts most local takeout places to shame, as it should; a meal costs about twice here what you pay at one of them. Chicken tikka masala, the obvious crowd-pleaser, is just that: remarkably juicy pieces of chicken in a rich, boldly spiced (but not too fiery) sauce. Layers of flavor run through every dish. The sauce on the pakku, a Sikkamese stewed-lamb entrée, is deep, dark and rich-with a kick that calls for at least three glasses of water."
- Time Out New York
Located in the San Carlos Hotel, Mint is truly a labor of love for chef/owner Gary Sikka and the folks appreciate his authentic home-cooking approach featuring the diverse regions of India. Mint (the restaurant) is named in honor of Mint (the herb) which is an essential ingredient in Indian cooking. Featured dishes include the Crab Tikka Cake - Crab seasoned with mustard seed and curry, served with tomato chutney and the Lobster Marsala - Lobster Tail cooked in spicy tomato sauce and served with mint rice.