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Mint, a 110 seat restaurant, is located within the newly renovated San Carlos Hotel, with both street and lobby entrances. The exotic atmosphere whisks you to Southeast Asia as soon as you open the door and spot the stone waterfall cascading down the wall.

Orange, red, and fuschia drum lights are snuggled together throughout the long dining room, and painted panels of mint, yellow, and green hang over striped banquettes. There is also a semi-private room complete with audio/video equipment that seats twelve.

Mint is a labor of love for Gary Sikka, and he takes great pride in creating an exemplary dining experience in an atmosphere that is both tranquil and exhilarating. The definition of mint is “an aromatic refreshing herb that serves as a central ingredient in accompaniment sauces in Indian cuisine.” It is true that the new restaurant is just like its namesake.

Besides being a successful businessman, owner Gary Sikka is a chef with eighteen years of culinary experience. His goal is to create an Indian restaurant that celebrates the food of the North and the South, and present it in a way that the dining public of New York will relate to it. To achieve this goal, Mr. Sikka has found young culinary talent who have worked in some of New York’s finest Indian restaurants.

Just as young American chefs have progressed American cuisine, this team, under Mr. Sikka’s guidance, is spearheading a campaign to bring an exciting and fresh approach to Indian cooking. His goal is to create a restaurant that celebrates the vibrant flavors of contemporary India, while paying tribute to its rich culinary heritage.

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Mint offers several options for private and group dining within the restaurant itself, and the affiliated San Carlos Hotel.

The Lounge is perfect for a business gathering, bachelor party, and other social events. We also offer a prix fixe for the lounge, which includes open bar, appetizers (optional), and main course dinner (optional).

The Main Dining Room of the restaurant has a capacity of 120 guests and is ideal for your gala. We offer a prix fixe, which includes cocktail hour (optional), appetizers, and a main course dinner. We work with our clients to choose a menu that everyone will appreciate.

The Private Room is located in the back of the restaurant and is fully separate. It seats up to twelve guests and is ideal for a business dinner, or a social gathering where privacy is of utmost importance. It is equipped with audio visual capabilities. Prix fixe and a la carte menu service are available.

As part of a four star hotel, San Carlos Hotel, we also have two Conference Rooms with a capacity of thirty five guests each. These rooms are equipped with an audio visual unit perfect for your business event. After your meeting, sit back and enjoy a fabulous meal by Mint. Prix fixe and a la carte menu service are available.

The Penthouse is located on the 18th floor of San Carlos Hotel and can be catered exclusively by Mint. Enjoy the scene of the Manhattan skyline in this beautiful terrace garden.

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Gary Sikka, Owner & Executive Chef

After eighteen years in the culinary arts, Gary Sikka is proud to present the foods of Northern and Southern India to you. With a team consisting of the brightest young culinary talent in the Indian food world, he has created a restaurant that is unlike any other. Some dishes are familiar, others, a surprise, but all will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied. Mint, the herb, is integral as an ingredient in Indian cooking; Mint, the restaurant, is integral to the future of Indian dining.

Goan Fish—Sea bass cooked with coconut, coriander and cumin

Saffron Shrimp—Wine-soaked tiger prawns cooked in saffron curry and served with basmati rice

Lamb Pasanda—Lamb cooked in a mild cashew sauce, a Kashmir specialty

Mint Chicken Tikka—Slivers of mint-flavored chicken served with mixed greens

Diwan-e-Handi—Assorted vegetables, paneer and baby eggplant in a fenugreek-flavored sauce

Mint Paneer—Indian homemade cheese cooked in a mint-based sauce