This restaurant is one of NYCs best kept secrets. Truly great ambience, amazing vegetarian Gujarati food, and most importantly, great service! Went there on a busy Saturday evening, but our waiter, Harsh took great care of us, tended to our every need very professionally. The food is like a home cooked meal at a Gujarati home (Gujarat is a state in western India, known for it's gastronomy and sweet people and even sweeter cuisine!) The meals are served in 3 different courses, unlimited and in traditional serveware. Most Indian food is best enjoyed with your hands and this meal is no exception either! Definitely a must try if you are in NYC. Why don't they have a Michelin star yet?

The food quality and variety is great. We loved each bite of it. The reason that bowled us over was our host of the evening JAY!!He is the manager at Vatan, his warm smile and down to earth hospitality is something that remained with us even after our dinner. Excellent choice for anyone who loves and appreciates quality Indian vegetarian food especially from Gujarati State.

If you are interested in getting a food coma, then @vatannyc is a good option for you😂 With $45 per person, you can get an all you can eat experience that includes starters, mains, and desserts. The service is great, and they serve you a full plate for each part of the course, and you can choose all or specific items to have more until you’re satisfied!

This was my first visit to Vatan NYC, and it truly embodies the qualities of a fine-dine restaurant. The waiter, Bindu, took great care of us and provided excellent service. The food quality was exceptional, maintaining the rich and authentic flavors of traditional Indian cuisine. The use of traditional serve ware added a delightful touch to the overall experience. Vatan NYC is undoubtedly a top choice for those seeking a fine dining experience that combines exquisite taste with impeccable service. Highly recommended!

Very good food from the western india- Gujarati Cuisine. The service was also excellent our sever name was Payal , she was extremely attentive and very pleasant. Please reserve the table before going there . We were asked to remove footwear and sit in crossed leg seating- traditional Indian seating for eating meal. They serve the 3 course meal - appetizers, main course and then dessert. We were stuffed in the first course it self. I would definitely recommend this place and visit again when in New York city.

Overall, the restaurant has a nice ambiance. Out of the 2 thalis I enjoyed the entree thali a little more than the appetizer one. I think after having the appetizer thali I was a little full and when the time came around for the entree thali I felt a little bloated and could not fully enjoy the entree thali as much as I wanted too. The waitress who served was nice and attentive to our needs, but like everyone said took a while to check in with us. Furthermore, I do not really like the policy of not being able to take out the rest of the portions from our food we do not finish. I mean for all the money you pay for the thali I can’t see why you can’t take the rest home. It’s shocking if they take that food you don’t finish and throw it out. Nice experience but definitely a 1 time visit for me as well.

Good and fun experience. Food was decent and you get a lot for your money. Service was good but wouldn’t make it a means to come here again. Feel like I could cook better guju food and my family for sure does! It was beautiful interior and decor!

All you can eat Gujarati vegetarian food -- was in heaven for a few hours. The waiter was so encouraging to try all the items. We literally had food coma! All items were wonderfully made. I have visited Vatan a few times in the past twenty years and it has always been very good. It's pricey but go with an empty stomach and eat your heart out. You will enjoy every bit of it. You will also experience the diversity and richness in Indian vegetarian cuisine.

The place is very cozy and ambience was good. The food is mediocre. If you like everything mildly sweet, you will like it. It's Gujarati cuisine. The table we got was hard to get into. We were asked to take our footwear off and we literally had to slide both our legs into the crevice and slide our bodies into the seat.

This was our first visit but my son's second. It is a fairly nice place with a unique decor and style and the service was superb. However, I have given only 4 stars to the food because although it was quite good it wasn't the best Gujrati thali I have had. I have had Gujarati food in various restaurants in Vadodara, Ahmedabad and Mumbai and on 100s of occasions. This was good but it doesn't fall in my top 10% of all times but definitely better than the Gujarati thali I had in the Bay area of the USA several years ago. Quite costly though but maybe everything's too costly in the US post Covid. Possibly for this amount I could travel to Ahmedabad from residence in India to have a more authentic Gujarati thali. In the US though I would definitely recommend this place to anyone missing Gujarati cuisine.

The best Indian food I've had in the US. I have searched for great Indian food in LA, SF, Seattle, VA, NJ, Florida, etc. This is the best one I've been to. All of the dishes were spiced and cooked to perfection. The pre-fixed menu allowed us to get a little taste of everything and order more of what we really loved. Can't wait to come back next time I'm in NYC!

If I could give 10 stars I would. This vegetarian Indian restaurant has remained consistent over the many many years I have been going. You are welcomed in like a friend. Two levels, some seating is shoeless… the food keeps coming… presented in many smalls trays each explained in great detail… if you had a favorite you can ask for more ! I’ve been to India and this is spot on. Be sure to make a Rez. Interiors not to be missed. 💕

This place is amazing. Food was incredibly great and the owner was super friendly. You get to a little bit all kinds of authentic Indian dishes and can ask for refills on whatever you like. Definitely gonna come back here

Vatan is the finest restaurant to experience authentic Gujarati ( From west of India ) delicacies served through a 3-course meal with all you can eat option only. Appetizers were perfection on a plate, cooked so well and incredible taste. Great hospitality!

A place where you truly feel like you’re back in ‘Vatan’ (🇮🇳 homeland). We were greeted with kindness and love. The restaurant was busy but each member of the Vatan family went above and beyond to fulfill everyone’s need. The manager himself came to serve us, which is very rare these day. Overall a fantastic place with fantastic people!

All you can eat food for each phase of course. You get a full plate with variety of Appetizers, Entee and Deserts respectively. Great choice of menu options. All food items were really delicious but some items stood out for me like Muthiya and Panner Sabji. Trust me you would never find Muthiya and Shahi Panner like this anywhere else. The price could have been better but I guess it's NYC. Kudos to Divisha for her amazing service.

The appetizers were very authentic and everything tasted really really good. Gulab jamun with ice cream was heaven. Brilliant service and definitely recommended if you're vegetarian. I really enjoyed the dimly lit vibe but each table could do with some individual table lighting.

Good food and great service. A totally authentic experience recreated like that of Choki Dhaani village in India. Although that is in Rajasthan but the Gujarati food here at Vatan is all Gujarati. Come here when you want to taste the authenticity or missing home. Only con is that it’s super expensive but maybe okay for NYC crowd. Server name- VR

Great place for vegetarians for a wholesome meal! The three course meal is too good. Very balanced Menu where you get to eat the best of dishes. The ambience is great. The servers are very nice - Venkat served us & was very kind & efficient! Starting to become a regular here now

I recently dined at Vatan restaurant in NYC, and the ambience was truly beautiful. The appetizer platter was a delight; every item was exceptionally tasty. However, the main course platter didn't meet our expectations. For those planning to visit, I highly recommend indulging in the appetizer platter for a delightful experience.

Went there on a weekend with a few friends. Our server was Jai and this was perhaps one of the best meals I have ever had. The food and service truly fed my soul, and I will highly recommend this place. Note that the Vatan in NJ is NOT from the same people, so don't be mad if your experience is sub-par there.

Great food. Very authentic. Nice vibe as well. A little bit pricey so go hungry.

SO. MF. GOOD. The service was amazing - Mina was very attentive and explained the dishes so thoroughly, we always had people checking up on us and asking us how we were feeling and if we wanted any more! Super cool experience and ambience as well, left the building barely able to walk from being so stuffed. Amazing

Delicious Indian food. Very good buffet price. Friendly service. One of the best places in NYC for Indian food. Also they can make vegan options.

Before going to this restaurant, my uncle asked me to keep my stomach empty because we are gonna have a feast. At first I was confused, after seeing the menu then I understood what he said. The restaurant gives you the authentic village feels. It felt more homely. Waiters’ and waitresses’ attire was ethnic and they are welcoming. There isn’t any confusion on what to order, because we are getting everything in the $50 thali. At first I thought it is overpriced, later I felt it’s worth it. I felt every item they were serving was fresh and hot. Best thali I had in US.

Such a lovely Indian restaurant for authentic vegeterain Indian food. The service was outstanding. We ordered the fixed menu of starters, mains and desserts for $45 eat as much as you like and the quality of food was amazing. The actual restaurant itself and ambience was the icing on the cake . It wasn't full of tables. They had these cute secluded booths. Highly recommend

One of the best home away from home experiences, far away in the midst of New York. If you are seeking a genuinely Gujarati Thali experience, look no further than Vatan. With best service, genuine care, excellent ambience, and with food that is sure to fulfill your stomach and heart 💜❤️ alike. It's not often one expects to fine this kind of experience so far away from is origins. If you are visiting New York and looking for great vegetarian food, check this place without a miss. Definitely not your normal Indian restaurant, so feel free to talk to the restaurant with any questions before reserving a table which is highly recommended.

My friends and me had a wonderful time at Vatan last night. Jay and his crew made everyone feel special. The food was amazing. It's nice to be able to try so many different and delicious Indian foods without having to waste time deciphering a menu. I love the comfortable seats and other tables spaced out enough that my group could have conversation without having to shout. It's a special place. Everyone had a memorable evening. I'm telling all my friends to go to Vatan. We'll be back soon.

Loved the food and hospitality.The hostess said "we'll get you a serving and if take more we"ll be very happy" - very warm hospitality. I like the all you can eat thali style as I got to try lots of dishes from the Gujarati Indian cuisine which I wouldn't have tried otherwise. The decor is very nice too with an Indian village feel.

Great food, great ambience, even better service. Two negatives: 1. They over feed you. Better to offer only appetizer or only entrees or maybe reduce the number of offerings. The overall food offered is overwhelming 2. We asked them for togo boxes and were told that restaurant policy allows them to not allow any food to be taken out of their premise. This is crazy. What kind of policy is that which allows the food to be wasted? Disappointed

Have been here couple of times. Authentic mix of Marathi and Gujarati flavors. Vatan is not just about food. This family owned and run place is about Indian village experience. Rustic mud walls, small huts, floor seating and served food in big steel plates. The price point is also something that will not break your bank. People there are also caring and helpful. I have taken few non-Indian friends there and they loved it too. You can ask for non-spicy food and they will serve that.

Finally ended up trying Vatan for dinner and their all you can eat Gujrati thali was delicious. We had so many choices and enjoyed everything on the menu. Service was impeccable.

My love for Indian Thali (unlimited food) is unwavering, there’s an assortment of food for you to try on, everything from savory to sweet to deserts, along with unlimited quantity to fuel your hunger. Vatan, naturally, caught my attention when it presented itself as a Thali place. I made reservation (highly recommended) for a Monday dinner. The place is very well laid out and has an antic vibe with graphics from ancient India. The colors and the paintings represent the past very well. The entire restaurant has dim lighting which I felt went well with the decor. Talking about the food now, I’ll first point out that the price was exorbitant for a vegetarian Thali ($45 per person with 20% gratuity + taxes). This was one of the most expensive Thali restaurant that i’ve ever eaten at. They have appetizers, entree and deserts all very well described in the menu. They have a drinks menu as well which is worth keeping an eye out for. At first, you are introduced to the appetizer Thali which has fried, baked and chaat options. The star of this Thali was Sev Puri along with Ragda Patis (to some extent). You can have unlimited servings of any dishes you like. The next Thali is the Entree Thali and here Chole Puri and Kheer were the clear favorites. The Dal was a typical sweet dal which I didn’t enjoy and the Spinach Bhaji and Ful-Cobi were just ok. Aam Rus was the biggest miss for me, this is available upon request so do request one if you wanna try this (I obviously did), the flavor was just not there and it tasted like a supermarket frozen aam rus. For Deserts (at this point, we were pretty full) we ordered one Gulab Jamun and Masala Chai and you have to try the Chai. It had a tantalizing aroma and was spiced aptly. The service was good and restaurant has a unique seating arrangement which is well thought off. The reservation system is handled by Yelp which was a hassle free experience. There is no dedicated parking which should be expected for a NYC restaurant. Vatan serves all you can eat Thali food with a great ambiance. For $45 + tax and gratuity, would I say it was worth the money? NO. I understand this is New York and the prices are inflated and such, but for that price point, the food wasn’t comparable. Only a few items on this entire Thali journey were worth recommending (which I outlined) and everything else could be skipped entirely. I would however, rate this place a B-, despite the shortcomings, the restaurant does brilliantly with it’s service and decor along with the fresh and hot puri and home style phulka roti which pairs brilliantly with some entrees. The puri and aamrus combo was a major blow and the Dal had the typical Gujarati sweet flavor which I couldn’t enjoy. The restaurant is worth a try if you have an inclination towards Gujarati food.

All you can eat! Sit down and just keep having food delivered to you! Servers are really friendly and the place has a great ambience. It's vegetarian but you won't feel like you need any meat

Doesn't look like much when you walk past it, one of those places you have to intentionally look for to find - and you SHOULD look for this place. Eating at Vatan is an experience, the decor is thoughtful, detailed and gives you a feeling of being outdoors, it's beautifully detailed, cool air, and very clean. the hospitality is top notch, from greeting to departure the interactions are very kind. Overall an amazing ambiance. Vatan has a pre fixe three course vegetarian meal for $39 per person. And option to have a dedicated gluten-free experience. 1st course is appetizer thali - smaller quantities of authentic and well seasoned items like batata vada, mirchi bhaji, ragda pattice (my favorite), and other items. *the gluten free thali is almost the same just a couple less items. 2nd course is the entree thali, and it is DELICIOUS. It comes with a few curries, and there is a GF option to the roti, and its worth the additional cost. This course comes with rice and one of the best khichdi and Kadi I've ever had. *ask for the aam rus- so fresh, so good! 3rd course is dessert - and the malai kulfi tastes SO good. We rounded the meal with chai. You can ask for refills of any item in any of the three courses, because some things cost additional - it's safe to say your $39 per person price point may be closer to $50 (and worth every cent). So things to note - 20% gratuity is included on the bill. You cannot take any leftovers. make sure you book a reservation beforehand (through their website). It's about a ~2 mile walk from Times Square.

Vatan is an extraordinary representation of regional authenticity in Indian cuisine - Gujarati food. This isn't some hole in the wall, but quite a spacious, architecturally beautiful and soul satisfying restaurant. The moment you walk in, you are charmed by the village style decor of Gujarat. The unlimited prix fixed menu is the way to go - lots of Appetizers, main course & desserts to fill you up. Each item has a unique taste and is mostly healthy, vegetarian food. I am from Gujarat & can vouch for this place as authentic. At $50pp, it ain't cheap but overall worth the pleasant experience.

The food quality and variety is great. We loved each bite .Manager Jaikishan is very nice , warm smile and down to earth hospitality is something that remained with us even after our dinner. He took some photo for my family also. Excellent choice for anyone who loves and appreciates quality Indian vegetarian food especially from Gujarati State. and my both kids enjoy at lot at restaurants. totally well maintained and clean restaurant. Thanks

First time dining at Vatan and I must say SUPERB! From the greeting upon entering the establishment, being seated and exceptional service by our waiter Venkat, I will definitely visit again! The food was amazing. Fresh bold flavors and spice. A must visit if you haven't.

The food and the ambience was beyond amazing! Our waiting staff was extremely unfriendly though, especially when it came to asking for seconds. We asked for appetizers and she said ‘are you sure? There’s main course as well’ in a very condescending tone. Again, when I asked for more kadhi, she said ‘don’t you want to finish what’s on your plate first?’ She seemed so, so reluctant every time we asked for refills. We didn’t feel any hospitality that Indians so proudly endorse. It just made the entire experience sour.