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Dawat, meaning “invitation to a feast” sets the standard by which other Indian restaurants are measured.

Ms. Madhur Jaffrey, an internationally renowned cookbook author, actress, and teacher, is the driving force behind Dawat. Her genius for creating innovative Indian dishes and adapting classic Indian cooking to contemporary tastes has earned her widespread acclaim and positioned Dawat amongst the finest restaurants in New York. Dawat has received critically acclaim and numerous awards.

Many of the specialty items in the menu are from Ms. Madhur Jaffrey’s personal recipes, and are unique to Dawat. There are a number of wonderful sea food choices, including a sensational shrimp entrée, shrimp Konju Pappaas, shrimp cooked in a coconut sauce, flavored with aromatic curry leaves and smoked tamarind. You’ll also find a number of chicken dishes, goat, lamb, and vegetarian dishes. A cornucopia of Jaffrey’s desserts round out the feast. One of New York’s most popular dining spots, Dawat has maintained its reputation for offering consistent excellence in superior, innovative Indian cuisine with impeccable service.

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Whether planning a quiet, intimate affair or a lavish celebration, your guests will enjoy the elegance and exacting service of Dawat. Beginning with a selection of sumptuous menus, their culinary artists will create a unique dining masterpiece to delight your guests.

The restaurant itself can host small groups of twenty to twenty-five people or, for a more exclusive setting, the cocktail lounge can seat an intimate gathering of twelve to fifteen guests. Their trained, courteous staff will plan and coordinate your affair with an unparalleled attention to detail for a memorable gathering. Dawat works with a wide range of budgetary demands, offering the highest level of flexibility and creativity to assure a successful event.

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Madhur Jaffrey, Chef

Ms. Madhur Jaffrey is an international authority on Indian food. In addition to hosting three television series on BBC, She is also the author of many cookbooks, including An Invitation to Indian Cooking, Indian Cookery, Madhur Jaffrey’s World-of-the-East Vegetarian Cooking, A Taste of India, Far Eastern Cookery, Madhur Jaffrey’s Quick and Easy Indian Cooking, and A Taste of the Far East, which won the 1994 James Beard Award for Best Cookbook. She was also awarded the James Beard Award for her most recent cookbook From Curries to Kebabs.

She is also an award-winning actress who has starred in Shakespeare Wallah, Autobiography of a Princess, Heat and Dust, and The Assam Garden. She has also starred in Bombay Dreams, a much talked about Broadway show in New York. Madhur Jaffrey has a cookbook and a movie slated for release in 2006.

Ms. Madhur Jaffrey is married to the violinist Sanford Allen, and has three children. Born in India, Ms Jaffrey now lives in New York and is the driving force behind Dawat Restaurant.

Featured In:

Zagat Survey

Conde Nast Traveler Magazine

New York Magazine

Time Out New York Eating and Drinking Guide – Tony100.

Winner in "Indian Food" category in Best of City Search, 2003, 2004, 2005

Michelin Guide

Baghari Jhinga—Succulent shrimp, flavored with garlic, mustard seeds and curry leaves

Lobster Shehnaz—Special marinade of lobster folded into a delicious sauce

Lamb Chops "Gurnar"—Our tandoori chef's exquisite lamb chops; a hot favorite with our patrons

Duck Vindaloo—Duck in a special hot tangy sauce

Raan—A whole, small tender leg of lamb braised with ginger and whole spices, then roasted in tandoor oven until it is crisp outside and meltingly tender inside

Parsi style Patra-ni-machi—Salmon fish smothered in fresh coriander chutney wrapped in banana leaf and steamed

Kashmiri Style Chicken Dhaniwal Korma—White meat chicken cooked in a mild sauce of yogurt and fresh coriander

Sauteed Shitake Mushroom—Flavored with fresh curry leaves and green coriander

Baked Eggplant—Thin slices of eggplant coated with mild sweet and sour tamarind sauce and baked

Dawat is proud to help City Harvest feed New York City.

Now serving New York City for 25 years, City Harvest is the world’s first and New York City’s only food rescues organization, dedicated to feeding the city’s hungry men, women and children. This year, City Harvest will rescue more than 19 million pounds of food and deliver it free of charge to more than 800 community programs throughout New York City. Each week, City Harvest helps over 260,000 hungry New Yorkers find their next meal.

Visit www.cityharvest.org for more information.

Dawat is also available to cater your next party or corporate event. Please click here to view our catering menu and place an order online.