Kanyakumari (restaurant)

Kanyakumari is an Indian restaurant in New York City off of Union Square in the Flatiron District primarily focusing on coastal Southern Indian food.

Kanyakumari
The restaurant's exterior in 2024
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Restaurant information
EstablishedJanuary 2024 (2024-01)
Food typeIndian
Street address20 East 17th Street
CityNew York City
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code10003
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°44′15″N 73°59′28″W / 40.737415°N 73.991184°W / 40.737415; -73.991184
Websitekanyakumarinyc.com

History

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Salil Mehta opened the restaurant in January 2024.[1][2] Mehta previously operated the restaurant Kebaya in the same location.[3] Other restaurants by the same group, Fungi Hospitality, include the once Michelin starred Laut (Malaysian), Kebab Au Sharab (Indian), Wau (Malaysian), and the Asian inspired cocktail bars Singlish and Jelas.

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The menu includes mussels Koliwada, slow-cooked Black Gold beef, and vada pav.[4][5]

Reviews and accolades

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Kanyakumari joined the Michelin Guide for New York City in June 2024.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Teclemariam, Tammie (January 24, 2024). "Opening: NYC's Kanyakumari Specializes in Coastal Indian". Grub Street. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Sutherland-Namako, Amber (February 28, 2024). "Kanyakumari". TimeOut. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Teclemariam, Tammie (January 24, 2024). "In NYC's Sea of 'Coastal Italian,' Kanyakumari Specializes in Coastal Indian". Grub Street. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Izzo, Christina (June 12, 2024). "These eight NYC restaurants just joined the Michelin Guide". TimeOut. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  5. ^ Ghosh, Bobby (June 28, 2024). "Indian Restaurants Are Wall Street's New Celebration Spots". Bloomberg. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  6. ^ McCart, Melissa (June 14, 2024). "Michelin Announces Another Eight New York Restaurants Up for 2024 Awards". Eater NY. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
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