Food
ADDA SERVES UP
‘UNAPOLOGETIC’ CUISINE IN LIC
BY JENNA BAGCAL
A new Indian canteen in Long Island City
is now opened to the public.
On Wednesday, Sept. 12, owner
Roni Mazumdar and Chef Chintan
Pandya joined forces to open Adda
at 31-31 Thomson Ave. The duo previously
worked together on the acclaimed artisanal
Indian restaurant Rahi, located in Greenwich
Village.
In addition to Adda and Rahi, Mazumdar
is also the owner of The Masalawala, which
currently has two locations in Manhattan and
Long Island City.
Adda, which means”a place where people
hang out” was conceptualized by Mazumdar
to reflect the authentic cuisine that he and
Pandya had while growing up in India. The
owner said that he intended for the eatery to
be a departure from the upscale food served
at his other restaurants.
Adda’s decor also adds to its authentic vibe,
with a collage wall covered with Indian news-papers
and hand painted plates on each table.
Last week, Adda was open for a series
of preview dinners, where guests had the
opportunity to sample dishes on the menu
made by Chef Pandya. The chef previously
worked in the Michelin-starred Indian res-taurant
Junoon.
In the “Halka Phulka” or “snacks” section of
the menu are dishes like the crispy Kale Pakoda
made with whole kale leaves covered and fried
in ground chickpeas, chat masala and several
chutneys or Dahi Batata Puri, soft potato puffs
served with chatpata aloo, tamarind and mint
chutney, yogurt.
The Thoda Bhari or “tandoor grill” section
showcases meat and vegetable dishes that
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