Dakshin is one of the few affordable and tasty Indian restaurant in the upper east side. Although be warned their dinner menu to sit and take out prices are different. Prices are higher to dine in and their chicken tikka marsala is quite good. Ambiance is barely romantic but management tries. Dahkin also offers prix fixe lunch and buffet. Stay away from the latter since you won't go for seconds (hint hint). Prix fixe lunch comes with entree, nan/ roti and basmati rice - a good deal for $6. You're be paying twice for the same option during dinner.
Pros: prix fixe lunch, spicy, tasty
Cons: ambiance, ala carte bread/ rice, dinner prices
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