Mustard Indian Eatery is an Indian eatery featuring regional specialties and classic Indian dishes. Mustard Indian Eatery opened on May 7th on Fredrick Douglass Blvd. in Harlem, this new venture comes from Owner Ruhel Amin, whose career spans fashion career at Steve Madden to venturing into the restaurant scene with the opening of Mumbai Masala in Harlem (2017), River Thai & Beyond in Harlem (2019), Masti Indian Grill & Chaat Bar in Williamsburg (2020), and Oh! Calcutta in LIC (2024).
Ruhel has appointed chefs Sharmeen Rahman and Lisha Khondokar, who blend their shared passion for homestyle cooking with their culinary expertise. Both chefs have been integral to Ruhel’s culinary team since the launch of his restaurant career. They will bring their creative flair and deep understanding of traditional Indian recipes to Mustard Indian Cuisine.
Chef Sharmeen, known for her fervent love of chutneys, relishes, and curries, has dedicated years to mastering these elements. She constantly explores innovative ways to present her dishes; her commitment to traditional Indian classics is evident in her vibrant and thoughtful creations for Mustard. She will be presenting dishes such as Murgh Chettinad, chicken curry from the house of Chettiars, and Mughlai Gosht, a classic lamb dish with cashew, bay leaf, and cardamom.
Chef Lisha learned how to cook from her mother and aunts and will bring time-tested recipes from generations. She will create vegan and vegetarian options, such as Baigan Baghara, eggplant, peanut, sesame, and tamarind, as well as Methi Mutter Malai Paneer, green peas, fenugreek, cream, and tomato sauce. Each dish reflects her dedication to bringing a taste of home and a spark of innovation to the table.
Mustard is light and inviting, designed with bright white subway tiles accented by refreshing mint green walls and ceiling. A mural of Indian spices and vintage sepia-tone photographs of India adds warmth and character to the dining room. Large street-facing windows flood the space with natural light and offer views of the neighborhood. Toward the back, an open kitchen provides a glimpse of chefs at work, tending to the tandoori oven and preparing dishes in full view. The dining area features light wooden tables, neatly set with cloth napkins and sleek white chairs. The interior is cozy and welcoming, as is the service. Owner Ruhel firmly believes that customers should be treated like guests. In his view, warm hospitality is inseparable from the cuisine and is a key part of the dining experience.
Menu highlights are:
Starters:
Fish Cake;
Potato Egg Chop;
Jhinga Balchao; a tangy shrimp dish with coconut and curry leaves
Grill:
Jhinga Kalimirch; tandoor-grilled shrimp with cracked black pepper
Murgh Malai Kebab; skewered creamy chicken tenders
Chicken:
Butter Chicken; chicken tikka masala in a creamy tomato sauce
Murgh Aamwala; a classic chicken curry with mango mint sauce
Lamb:
Mughlai Gosht; a classic lamb dish with cashew, bay leaf, and cardamom
Goat:
Kosha Mangsho; slow-cooked, bone-in goat with red chili flake and garlic
Seafood:
Shrimp Caldinho; Goan curry cooked with ginger, coconut milk, and vinegar
Fish Paturi; roasted fish in a banana leaf
Vegan and Vegetarian:
Baigan Baghara; eggplant, peanut, sesame, and tamarind
Methi Mutter Malai Paneer; green peas, fenugreek, cream, and tomato sauce
Mughlai Biryani:
A Basmati rice preparation with whole spices, saffron, and yogurt with the choice of Vegetables, chicken, Lamb, or bone-in goat
Bread:
Naan; Tandoor fired white flour bread, butter, with the options of garlic, onion, chili onion, Jalapeno cheese, Paneer, or Peshwari
Alu Paratha; stuffed with spiced potato
Sides:
Begun Bhaja; pan-fried spiced eggplant
Kolkata Aam Chutney; mango chutney and paanch poran
Tomato Chutney; tempered raisin, bay leaf, paanch poran, and tadka
Aloo Bhartha; mashed potato, fresh cilantro, and mustard.
Desserts:
Misti Dhoi; Homestyle sweetened yogurt
Sandesh; A famous jiggery-based Calcutta sweet
While Mustard does not serve alcohol, the restaurant allows guests to “bring their own bottle” and also offers a selection of mocktails, soft beverages, and teas, including Masala Ginger Chai, Lychee Juice, and Calcutta lemonade.
Mustard Indian Eatery is open seven days a week and is available for delivery on Uber Eats, Door Dash, and Grubhub.
Mustard Indian Eatery is located at 2113 Frederick Douglass Blvd., New York, NY 10026 (Cross W. 114th St).
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m; Saturday – Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.
