One of my favorite aspects of NYC (and USA for that matter) is the melting pot of cultures. Where else can you go experience the Chinese New Year, watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade, take salsa to Bollywood dance classes and eat Lebanese or Ethiopian cuisine?! I love it and feel so blessed to be able to experience it all! We take the best every culture has to offer and make it our own. Since immigrants started coming to America, they brought what they knew from their homeland and introduced it to the American culture in a way that would appeal to the masses. I call it making that culture “mainstream.” We did it with Italian food, Mexican food and Chinese food. However, Indian food has not broken into this mainstream. Until now that is. I present to you Indikitch. The new way of eating Indian food that’s fast, healthy, simple and integrated into the American lifestyle. Many have tried and many have thought of doing this (believe me, I know!) and I think this place has succeeded!
Indikitch is now open in New York City (and it’s only been 6 days since it opened) and I can see it franchising into something big all across the USA. Why, you may ask? Simple: It’s modeled after Chipotle but for Indian food. You first chose your style (feast, rice, salad or sandwich) and then you chose your main protein/veggie that you would like in your style.
Then you can get any sides and/or drinks. The best thing is, your main is prepared to order and it’s fast. I decided to go with the sandwich with mushroom kadai as my main. It took all of 3-4 minutes to toast my bread, get my main on the tawa (an Indian sauté pan/grill – you must watch this part!) and assemble the sandwich for me to enjoy.
The verdict – an excellent sandwich indeed! I loved the coriander mayo and the tandoori spices used for the mushrooms. It made for a great combination. My only complain is they should cut the sandwich in half. It would have made it easier to eat. Regardless, it is a place that I will definitely be going back to again. Stay tuned for more adventures at Indikitch!
To the Indikitch family – Good luck!! I am so happy to have tried this from the beginning and can’t wait to see it grow!
And lastly – just a few more pictures of my amazing sandwich that I will definitely try to recreate!
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Are there any franchise opportunities?
I’m not sure. But I have usually seen the owner at the place. She may be able to give you a better idea. I definitely think it should be franchised!