"Meaning something like “idle talk,” GupShup took the Flatiron by storm when it first appeared late in 2018, slinging opulent dishes with elaborate platings, along with strong cocktails and a decor at turns playful and garish. Like other places intent on delivering Indian food into the realm of fine dining, it tweaked flavors in stylish offerings with international references, like smoked salmon puchkas and jackfruit tacos, sometimes featuring regional specialties like a Kerala beef fry." - Robert Sietsema