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Dravida

East Village · Indian

211 1st Avenue, New York, NY, 10003Directions
5.0★★★★★★★★★★41 reviews

Bold, layered Indian cooking with Friday/Saturday Blackbird activity.

Dravida is a $$ Indian restaurant in East Village, New York. It has logged 896 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

MondayClosed
Tuesday4:30 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday4:30 – 10:30 PM
Thursday4:30 – 10:30 PM
Friday4:30 – 10:30 PM
Saturday4:30 – 10:30 PM
SundayClosed
dravidanyc.com

Why go

Dravida is an Indian restaurant operating at $$$$ territory, with a 4.7 Google rating across 169 reviews and a highlighted guest note that praises its intimate atmosphere, service, and “bold, layered” flavors. The same review identifies it as Dravida by Chef Aarthi Sampath and frames the cooking as intentional, creative, and rooted in culture.

Blackbird diners are showing up: Dravida has logged 896 all-time on-chain check-ins between June 9 and August 5, 2026. Its busiest Blackbird days are Friday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 8d ago

Fast facts

  • Dravida has 896 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google shows a 4.7 rating from 169 reviews.
  • A highlighted review calls the atmosphere intimate.
  • The same review praises bold, layered, culture-rooted flavors.
editorial/ updated 8d ago

Did you know

Dravida logged 896 Blackbird check-ins between June 9 and August 5, 2026.

editorial/ updated 8d ago

Amenities

Drinks

Cocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeout

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 8d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Deviled Egg Bejo

    Crispy Shallot & Garlic, Tamarind, Burmese Roasted Masala

  • Khameeri Roti

    White Cultured Butter, Kashmiri Chili Chutney

small-plates

  • Doubles

    Chana, Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce, Shadow Beni Chutney

  • Choriz Pão

    Goan Pork Sausage, Chili Coconut Chutney, Cabbage Salad, Portuguese Bread

  • Duck Nihari Hand Pie

    Braised Duck Leg Stew, Duck Fat Pastry

  • Shrimp & Idli Bonito Seeni Sambal

  • Basil Chicken Kofta

    Turmeric Root & Lemongrass Curry, Mango Cucumber Slaw

  • Lhasa Lamb Momo

    Tomato Sesame Chutney

  • Uyghur Sirloin Kawap

    Long Pepper & Timut Pepper Rub, Chili Sesame Oil, Garlic Yogurt

sides

  • Fire Roasted Asparagus Poriyal

    Curry Leaf Coconut Mustard Tadka

  • Shallot Puzhi Kolambu

    Shallots Braised in Spicy Tamarind Tamil Curry

  • Coconut Rice

    Crispy Coconut

seed menu intel/ updated 8d ago

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Check in momentum

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Flynet check ins

896

Neighborhood

East Village

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
MondayClosed
Tuesday4:30 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday4:30 – 10:30 PM
Thursday4:30 – 10:30 PM
Friday4:30 – 10:30 PM
Saturday4:30 – 10:30 PM
SundayClosed

Inside Dravida

Review signal

5.0

41 Google reviews

$$$$

Google Places/ updated 8d ago

Guide

Inside Dravida

Why go

Dravida is an Indian restaurant operating at $$$$ territory, with a 4.7 Google rating across 169 reviews and a highlighted guest note that praises its intimate atmosphere, service, and “bold, layered” flavors. The same review identifies it as Dravida by Chef Aarthi Sampath and frames the cooking as intentional, creative, and rooted in culture.

Blackbird diners are showing up: Dravida has logged 896 all-time on-chain check-ins between June 9 and August 5, 2026. Its busiest Blackbird days are Friday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 8d ago

Review signal

5.0

41 Google reviews

$$$$

Google Places/ updated 8d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Deviled Egg Bejo

    Crispy Shallot & Garlic, Tamarind, Burmese Roasted Masala

  • Khameeri Roti

    White Cultured Butter, Kashmiri Chili Chutney

small-plates

  • Doubles

    Chana, Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce, Shadow Beni Chutney

  • Choriz Pão

    Goan Pork Sausage, Chili Coconut Chutney, Cabbage Salad, Portuguese Bread

  • Duck Nihari Hand Pie

    Braised Duck Leg Stew, Duck Fat Pastry

  • Shrimp & Idli Bonito Seeni Sambal

  • Basil Chicken Kofta

    Turmeric Root & Lemongrass Curry, Mango Cucumber Slaw

  • Lhasa Lamb Momo

    Tomato Sesame Chutney

  • Uyghur Sirloin Kawap

    Long Pepper & Timut Pepper Rub, Chili Sesame Oil, Garlic Yogurt

sides

  • Fire Roasted Asparagus Poriyal

    Curry Leaf Coconut Mustard Tadka

  • Shallot Puzhi Kolambu

    Shallots Braised in Spicy Tamarind Tamil Curry

  • Coconut Rice

    Crispy Coconut

seed menu intel/ updated 8d ago

Amenities

Drinks

Cocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeout

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 8d ago

Fast facts

  • Dravida has 896 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird days are Saturday and Friday.
  • Google shows a 4.7 rating from 169 reviews.
  • A highlighted review calls the atmosphere intimate.
  • The same review praises bold, layered, culture-rooted flavors.
editorial/ updated 8d ago

Did you know

Dravida logged 896 Blackbird check-ins between June 9 and August 5, 2026.

editorial/ updated 8d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Dravida?

Dravida has logged 896 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Dravida busiest?

Dravida is busiest on Thursday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Dravida serve?

Dravida serves Indian cuisine.

How expensive is Dravida?

Dravida is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Dravida?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Dravida in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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