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Kanyakumari (restaurant)

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

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

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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