I met some friends outside at GupShup for a Sunday brunch. We three ordered their Dirty Pineapple cocktail, described to us as a margarita with pineapple instead of lime. This pink drink contained El Tesoro Blanco Tequila, garam masala-washed pineapple, Thai bird chili, sweet hibiscus and lime.

 

We ordered two of their everything kulcha, freshly baked in their tandoor oven. One with salmon and cream cheese ($16) the other with egg and avocado($12).  I’d recommend.

Their food is good, timing not so. We didn’t receive the kulcha until after we got two of our entrees. One arrived 10 minutes later!

I had their lamb keema (ground lamb in a spicy sauce) listed as a homestyle classic. It came with buttered pav — thickly cut egg bread —  ($19). A hearty, nicely seasoned portion.  I’d order again. Another had the buttered chicken accompanied by basmati rice ($19).

The chicken tikka in a garlic confit ($20) arrived well after the other two dishes. The yogurt marinated chicken was quite flavorful.  Another dish, I’d return for.

And I will return to GupShup, as it’s an Indian restaurant that I highly recommend.

GupShup
Flatiron-Gramercy
115 East 18th Street
New York, NY
(212) 518-7313
gupshupnyc.com