Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Renovating 82 2nd Ave. for the arrival of Kebabwala from the Unapologetic Foods team

Storefront renovations are underway at 82 Second Ave., where the Unapologetic Foods team is opening the fast-casual Indian kebab house Kebabwala between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. 

News of this arrival dates back three summers. However, Chintan Pandya and Roni Mazumdar have been plenty busy with the arrival of Rowdy Rooster on First Avenue and Naks a few blocks to the north. (The two are also opening a branch of their Adda Indian Canteen in the former Huertas space at 107 First Ave.) 

As for Kebabwala, Mazumdar told Eater the small space (10 indoor seats) is inspired by street grills around India and describes it as "a shot in the arm of a Delhi night market, with kebabs, bread, and the whole nine yards." 

No. 82 has been vacant for years and last housed restaurants including 7 Spices and Reyna Exotic Turkish Cuisine.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 27, 2024 at 9:55 AM

    If this is anything like Rowdy Rooster, it will be excellent.

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    1. EPASeptember 14, 2024 at 11:05 PM

      You want authentic Indian style fried chicken go to Ittadi in Jackson Heights!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 27, 2024 at 1:48 PM

    Yayy been waiting literal years for this place to open when the concept was first announced. Excited for an Indian focused kebab place to open nearby. Hope they stick to the Indian roots and not try and get too fancy with it to justify a high price point.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 27, 2024 at 5:28 PM

    I'm a big fan of Adda in LIC and Dhamaka (part of their group). I've never been to India, but I've eaten at a LOT of Indian restaurants in NYC, and these folks make the best Indian food that I've ever had. Very excited about this addition to the neighborhood!

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