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Downtown Manhattan › Alphabet City › Veeray da Dhaba
Veeray da DhabaB+
222 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
· Indian restaurant
· Alphabet City
Lively Punjabi spot with standout biryanis, butter chicken, and warm service; occasional inconsistencies and a few oily or bland dishes hold it back.
Our take
Veeray da Dhaba delivers solid neighborhood dining through exceptional service warmth and strong food quality in signature Punjabi dishes like butter chicken and biryani. However, inconsistency in paneer and vegetable sides prevents a higher grade, and the compact, crowded space limits appeal as a destination restaurant. Best experienced by regulars ordering house specialties.
One caveat: Some curries trend oily or under-seasoned on off nights, especially delivery
Standout dishes
- Butter Chicken
- Goat Biryani
- Pindi Chole
What people love
- The fragrant biryanis that regulars return for
- Servers who tailor spice and offer smart picks
- Classic gravies with tandoor-char depth
Opening Hours
Monday12:00–14:45, 17:00–22:00
Tuesday12:00–14:45, 17:00–22:00
Wednesday12:00–14:45, 17:00–22:00
Thursday12:00–14:45, 17:00–22:00
Friday12:00–14:45, 17:00–22:00
Saturday12:00–14:45, 17:00–22:00
Sunday12:00–14:45, 17:00–22:00
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