Nestled in a quirky space adorned with newspapers, Adda Indian Canteen offers an elevated twist on traditional Indian dishes, all served with a side of warm hospitality.
"Order the biryani at Adda in Long Island City, and watch the look on your date’s face as they breathe in the saffron-scented steam that rises from the dish after you cut into the dome of dough on top." - team infatuation
"Adda in LIC has a takeout and delivery menu of Indian dishes like tandoor gobi and keema pao available online. If you’re picking up, you can place your order directly through their website here. They also have a staff relief fund, which you can check out on their website." - hannah albertine
"If you’re not already someone who dreams about eating goat as much as a coyote dreams about eating goat, go to Adda and all of that will change. This Long Island City spot makes our favorite Indian goat dishes in the city, including a steaming biryani sealed with a layer of baked dough, and an excellent junglee maas curry. You can easily have an amazing sit-down dinner here for under $30, and we think that’s something you should prioritize in the next week or so of your life. The interior has a casual, fun feel, with newsprint-covered walls and lots of bar seating, but Adda still feels like a nice enough night out for a date or an unfussy birthday dinner. " - neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim
"Nik Dodani, Actor “Adda Indian Canteen in Queens is one of my go-to's in New York, especially when it comes to celebrating something like Diwali. The recipes are authentic and the vibes are A-plus. It's so good that I even took my mother there in the dead of winter a few years back, which means I made her walk in 6 degree weather for Indian food that she didn't personally cook or vet. She didn't hate it, which if you know my mom, is a massive endorsement of the entire establishment.”" - jess basser sanders
"While dining at this exceptional Indian restaurant in Long Island City, everyone in your family will remark about how damn lucky you all are to be eating curry goat and biryani with a layer of dough baked on top. Come here with people who like to share a bunch of plates, so you can try a whole slew of chaat, grilled meats, and curries. We’d just suggest making a reservation ahead of time." - hannah albertine, kenny yang
