Dawat

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Time Out says

Wed Feb 24 2010

Maybe Bollywood has gone to her head. Over the years, Indian-cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey’s Dawat has changed from standard-setting fine-Indian dining to a disappointing excursion into cook-by-numbers, tamped-down takes on Indian classics. Even the chef’s tasting menu is an insipid mess of gummy samosas, gamey lamb, pasty poori and bland vegetables served by a rushed waitstaff. The only memorable parts of the meal are a tender lamb chop starter, nicely charred and with just the right hint of heat, and the woman offering tarot-car readings at a corner table—if only she had read our future meal before we shelled out $75/head. Please Madhur, get back to the kitchen (or teach your chefs your recipes): Bollywood doesn’t need another star, but Dawat still needs you.

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Address:
Dawat 210 E 58th St
Midtown East
New York
10022

Cross Street:
between Second and Third Aves
Venue phone:
212-355-7555
Venue website:
restaurant.com/dawat
Opening hours:
Mon–Sat 11:30am–3pm, 5:30–11pm; Sun 5:30–11pm
Transport:
Subway: N, R, W to Lexington Ave–59th St; 4, 5, 6 to 59th St
Price:
Average main course: $20. AmEx, DC, MC, V
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1. Dawat
  - 210 E 58th St
    Midtown East
    New York
    10022
  - 212-355-7555
  - restaurant.com/dawat
  - 40.760397,-73.966390

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