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10/24/2026
Diwali à la Passerine 🪔
Still not over our glamorous gathering hosted by Mira Nair, Radhika Jones, Alvina Patel Buxani, Maneesh K. Goyal and attended by so many special guests, among them.
Thank you for starting this Festival of Light with us in sparkles ✨
10/22/2026
Starting November 1, our doors will be open 7 Days a Week.
Book your tables for long, delicious weekends all autumn, winter, and more.
Sundays are officially on the menu.
10/22/2026
Catching the very last of tomato season at the Greenmarket 🍅✨ Our tomato burrata chaat: heirloom tomatoes, coriander pesto, garlic blossoms, pistachio, housemade pomegranate molasses & pea shoot microgreens. Summer, on a plate, while it lasts.
10/22/2026
Don’t miss our Diwali Specials! 🪔🥘
Gaurav Bathla has created some Limited Edition, MUST-TRY dishes to complement this luminous season.
First there’s the Katafi Samosa: potato chaat, katafi, yogurt, strawberry and mint chutney (V). Sweet, savory, warm and cold, classic and new all at once.
Then there’s the Kesar Kofta: spiced chicken, saffron, almond, herb-rogan oil—it makes us wish we could have this on the menu all year round. (Maybe we will?)
📸 BFA
10/19/2026
✨ The Festival of Lights has us twinkling — have you come by to see the lights yet? ✨
Reservations for all party sizes are still available but going fast! Email [email protected] to book your table 🪔
10/16/2026
Festival of lights, hosted by actual luminaries 🪔 Mira Nair, Salman Rushdie, and Radhika Jones’ Diwali dinner at Passerine — in honor and support of Asian American Writers' Workshop — twinkled all evening in our beautiful space.
The menu matched the guest list.
Diya Mules, Harvest Tomato Martinis, Spicy Indian Chili Margaritas with garam masala salt… then: Shrimp Chettinad, Chicken Cafreal, Katafi Samosa, a nihari short-rib pot pie (!!), and sticky date cake with jaggery caramel to finish.
The New York Times came too. ✨ Thank you, so much, Alisha Haridasani Gupta. And to Gaurav Bathla for the incredible culinary experience that lit up the table.
10/13/2026
Dinner plans tonight? Just trust us.
Grilled, charred, creamy, curry-y…and more. Our Shrimp Chettinad hits the spot every time.
📸 Eric Vitale Photography
10/13/2026
Just trust us.
Dinner plans tonight? We got you.
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36 East 20th Street
New York, NY
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**Travel Directions to East 20th Street, New York**
**Public Transport:**
1. **Subway:**
- Take the **N, Q, R, or W train** to the 23rd Street station.
- Exit the station and walk east on 23rd Street until you reach Park Avenue South.
- Turn left onto Park Avenue South and continue walking until you reach East 20th Street.
- Turn right onto East 20th Street; your destination will be on this street.
2. **Bus:**
- Take the **M1, M2, M3, or M5 bus** to the intersection of Park Avenue South and East 23rd Street.
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At Passerine, the culinary experience is a delightful fusion of Indian spices and New York's vibrant spirit. The restaurant showcases an innovative non-vegetarian Chef’s Tasting Menu that begins with an exquisite tuna tartare topped with luxurious Kaluga caviar, setting the tone for a memorable dining journey.
The menu features beautifully crafted dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. One standout is the badger beets served with walnut chikki and goat cheese, which presents a stunning array of colors and tastes. Another highlight is the bright hamachi crudo paired with tomatillo and avocado, complemented by a crispy Indian cracker known as khakhra—an unexpected yet delightful combination.
For those seeking comfort food with a twist, Passerine offers aloo dumplings filled with potatoes seasoned with ginger, herbs, chilies, and watercress, served alongside a vibrant sesame chutney that elevates this classic dish to new heights. Additionally, their unique take on channa masala features panisse (chickpea fries) accompanied by tangy tomato thokku and zesty green onion mint chutney—perfect for those looking to explore familiar flavors in an exciting new way.
Passerine also embraces modern technology to enhance your dining experience through its partnership with Blackbird. Guests can earn rewards every time they visit, making each meal even more rewarding.
With its creative menu and commitment to quality, Passerine promises an unforgettable dining experience that captures the essence of both Indian cuisine and New York's dynamic food scene.