Vatan

Came here for a friend’s birthday - we all got the buffet option. Divine Indian food: all of us were completely stuffed by the end of this meal. The samosas, different curries and bread - all of which were excellent. Fair warning: as someone with a reasonably high spice tolerance, the fried pepper definitely challenged me. The service was also amazing: they made sure everyone in our party was taken care of (different spice levels, bringing water, brought out the cake after I called ahead). Would definitely come again either for a casual meal or for a special occasion.

This is hands down the best dining experience I’ve had in Kips Bay. This was my first time having Gujarati-style Indian food. First, the ambience was perfectly intimate, authentic, and cozy. The staff was wonderful and made our date night dining experience unforgettable. Our Waitress, Dhara was the best waitress - she was very informative in all the dishes we were being served and had such a wonderful energy about her. The food is all you can eat for a very affordable price. From appetizers, entrees to desserts. The first round served as a tasting experience which let us explore the flavors of the cuisine. And if we liked something we were able to get refills as much as we want. Love this place - Thank you so much Dhara for making it unforgettable. We will see you soon

Vatan is truly a gem of a place to experience heartwarming and bellywarming Gujarati food in the US. As a Gujarati, I appreciated this rare place in the States that offers variety of dishes from my culture. The food flavors are authentic and of high quality - no excess oil, nor excess spices. Just an amazing balance of flavors that made me feel at home having warm home-cooked meals. The three course meals were a lot but the quantity offered was just the right amount to taste every dish and enjoy the flavors. The ambience was a little too dark to fully see everything but I thoroughly enjoyed the traditional touches here and there that made me feel like I was in Gujarat. Our server Dhara served us with warmth and kindness which we appreciated. The only thing I wished for was that the buttermilk should be included in the three course meals. It is an integral part of a full Gujarati meal and fully completes the whole experience. Overall, deep gratitude that Vatan exists and the unique value it brings to its customers and celebrates Gujarati food culture which is such a rare thing to find in the US. Thank you everyone for creating this place.

It’s quite an experience dining here. The service was brisk and attentive. The server did an excellent job explaining the many dishes. Our Indian friends brought us here and said the food is authentic. If you like Gujarati thali then this is for you. For me, the food was too sweet and on the heavy side.

Unlimited 3 course Gujarati meal with each course having many great tasting dishes. The staff are super friendly and attentive and explain each course. It did feel a little rushed which I put down to the high turnover in reservations but still plenty of time to enjoy all the food. Honestly, I could not function after this meal - food coma was real! Vegetarian place that caters for various diets. Highly recommend.

Large variety of food from appetizers to dinner to dessert. Everything was well done. Very clean. Navia was a great server and very attentive. Highly recommend!

Came her with family and friends for dinner. We had a truly exceptional experience with the food but to top it all Harsh was a fabulous host . He not only made the experience enjoyable but he also informed us about every dish and had interesting fun conversations with us. Thank Harsh for making us feel like home and enjoy the food. Thank you Vatan to make this a fantastic memory.