Adda Indian Canteen

"I’ve been here for lunch and dinner. The vibe/atmosphere for dinner is definitely cozier. The food is always really good here and the portion size is generous. The non-alcoholic beverage options are a bit limited but it’s not a big deal. It’s a nice casual spot. I’d recommend making a reservation especially for weekend dinner as it’s a little out of the way."

"Great food, amazing staff. We loved the Golgappa chat with dahi and butter chicken was too good. Would love to go back again."

"High quality Indian food that’s tucked away in one of the less busy areas of LIC. I’d definitely make the trek out here again since everything was delicious. Would highly recommended the biryani, the meat is absolutely delicious! The vibe inside is cozy and the food really hits the spot after a long day. Looking forward to coming back soon!"

"I visited Adda with my family a few weeks ago and had a pleasant experience. The interior is really cute and clean and we loved the old newspaper wall. It’s a cute spot for a date if you live in Queens but the rest of the neighborhood doesn’t have a lot going on. We came in with a reservation and were seated promptly in a little nook area. The menu has more than enough items to choose from if you are a meat eater or vegetarian - would not recommend this spot for vegans, and they also don’t really do accommodations although there are maybe two or three vegan options on the menu. Food: 4/5 - We were able to order a bunch of the small plates - Chili Cheese Toast, Vada Pav, and Szechuan Gobi (vegan). We got the Baingan Bharta from the large plate section as well. Overall the food was good, but not the best Indian food I have had in New York and a tad overpriced, especially for where it’s located. Loved the vada pav and the Chili Cheese Toast. We also got Mango Lassis - these were just okay. Super thick. Vibes: 4/5 - Very cute inside! Service: 4/5 - Decent enough service, and everyone seemed to be seated promptly Value: 3.5/5 - The food was good but as mentioned earlier, some dishes seemed overpriced for what they ended up being. Chili cheese toast was $15 for 2 thin pieces of bread cut in half. It was delicious, but still a reach lol. Overall: 4/5 - Food was decent - I would come back if I’m in the area or on the 7 but don't think I'm going to go out of my way."

"Had a great meal here for some spicy, authentic Indian food! Everything was delicious and the mango lassi was a great add (very thick and flavorful) our dinner. We ordered the Bheja Fry (fried goat brains) for appetizer, and Dilliwala Butter Chicken and Lucknow Dum Biryani (goat biryani) for the mains - recommend all! We also ordered the garlic naan which was delicious and goes really well with the butter chicken sauce. You’re in for extra treat if you enjoy spicy food! I would say the place was known for an Indian Canteen vibe (Adda means “a place where people hang out”), so the sitting areas are a bit cramped and you’re literally about to rub shoulders with your neighboring tables, which we didn’t particularly enjoy. The service was fast and attentive, but you just have to make sure you have an appointment with the place. (Last time we tried walking in without an appointment, the older gentleman in the restaurant was very dismissive and borderline rude, and did not even try to help us out with estimating waiting time etc.)"