GRAFFITI – NYC

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Graffiti is the creation of Jehangir Mehta, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a Pastry Chef extraordinaire who has worked in many of NYC’s top kitchens including Jean Georges and Aix. From the moment you approach Graffiti, you will know that you’ve stumbled upon something unique and special.

With a dining space that only seats 18 and a surprisingly miniscule kitchen, you will be reminded of the fact that good things do come in small packages. Chef Mehta personally designed the entire space himself. It was transformed from a hat boutique to what is now a go to popular dining destination in the East Village. With the Buddha sculpture, the illuminating chandeliers, and the eclectic mix and match furniture and art work in the dimly lit space, you will feel as if you are in a cozy East Asian sanctuary. Although the room is aesthetically soothing and visually enticing, the best art work of all comes out of the kitchen with Chef Mehta’s inventive and original dishes that combine flavor combos and ingredients that will be sure to blow you away and leave you wanting more.

We were all impressed with the quality cuisine that was created out of that tiny little kitchen. To give you a visual, the restaurant is so small that the staff has to walk single-handedly down the restaurant when taking orders and delivering food. The room is intimate and you feel as if you are at Chef Mehta’s home dinner party when dining at Graffiti. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and happy to assist with all your dietary restrictions and needs. Graffiti also does a great job catering to vegetarians and those on a gluten-free diet.

The food is best ordered as shared plates and we can’t think of a better way to taste a variety of Chef Mehta’s creations. Wine is an affordable deal with all bottles being $25/bottle and $8/glass. What I love about Graffiti is it’s uniqueness. It is a place that serves high quality, great tasting cuisine in a casual, relaxed environment. It is memorable. It is a restaurant that I am looking forward to dining at again and again when I visit one of my favorite cities in the U.S. which is the one and only New York.

Graffiti NYC Jehangir Mehta

Bread and Paneer

Graffiti Jehangir Mehta

Watermelon Feta Salad

Graffiti NY, Jehangir Mehta, Dominique Crenn, Mika Takeuchi

Love our Japanese Newspaper Place Mats : )

Graffiti Restaurant New York

Zucchini Hummus Pizza

Graffiti New York

Graffiti New York

Graffiti Jehangir Mehta

Green Chili Shrimp w/Mirin Daikon Moong Salsa

Graffiti Burger New York

Graffiti Burger

Dominique Crenn, Kris Toliao

Kristoffer Toliao & Dominique Crenn

Graffit Restaurant New York

Graffiti Jehangir Mehta

Braised Pork Buns w/ Apricot Chutney

 

  Juan Contreras & Mika Graffii Restaurant New York

Chickpea Crusted Skate w/Mint Yogurt Sauce

Jehangir Mehta Chef

Chef Jehangir Mehta Graffiti, Dominique Crenn

Chef Jehangir Mehta

Graffiti Restaurant Chocolate Caviar

Hazelnut Chocolate Caviar Cupcake w/ Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Graffiti Truffle Strawberry Ice Cream Dessert

Warm Truffle Almond Strawberries, Pepper Ice Cream...Genius!

Graffiti NYC

Graffiti New York Jehangir Mehta

Chef Jehangir Mehta and Team in Graffiti’s Kitchen

Graffiti New York Jehangir Mehta

Graffiti

224 East 10th Street

NYC 10003

212-677-0695

 

*NOTE: Since this post was written, Graffiti unfortunately closed. 

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9 Comments

  1. Michelle
    15/09/2009 / 1:31 pm

    I just saw this guy on Iron Chef the other day. He is so talented and I can’t wait to try his food in person.

  2. 15/09/2009 / 1:32 pm

    Oh, the Braised Pork Buns w/ Crispy Rice is the one I want to try first!

  3. 15/09/2009 / 1:45 pm

    Michelle- Highly Recommend you go there as soon as you can!

    MyLastBite- I know you would LOVE this place. The food is just so unique and DELICIOUS!!! If we are ever in NYC at the same time, we are going here together, okay! 🙂

  4. Taylor
    15/09/2009 / 2:26 pm

    NICE PICS! I am now officially hungry

  5. A.F.
    15/09/2009 / 4:27 pm

    hazelnut chocolate caviar cupcake. ZOMG!!!!!

  6. Roel
    16/09/2009 / 5:41 pm

    I wish I saw this when I was there a couple of days ago.

  7. 26/09/2009 / 4:09 pm

    This is the kind of place I love. Quirky, personal and creative. Wish I could try the food. They look amazing !

  8. 28/09/2009 / 12:38 am

    Borneoboy- I completely agree w/u on the above. Such a fun fantastic place! If you get to NY soon, definitely a must visit.

  9. Nancy
    03/12/2009 / 9:55 pm

    Pepper ice cream? Was I reading right? Have heard only about sweet and sour delicacies but Pepper in an ice cream is new to me. Wow! I just can’t wait to taste an ice cream that has a hint of spice in it. Chef Mehta is incredible. He can come up with some unimaginable recipes that your taste buds crave for! I still remember his tamarind ice cream coup which thoroughly impressed the judges, in the Mexican cuisine round that he won in the Next Iron Chef. I just happened to come across his website http://www.jehangirmehta.com and the tamarind ice-cream recipe is listed there! The pictures of his culinary creations look oh, so lip-smacking; I am craving to taste Chef Mehta’s unbelievably appetizing menu.

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