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Crash This Indian Wedding for a Celebratory Feast in Greenwich Village
March 6, 2025, 1:29.53 am ET

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Photos: Mateo Arango

Something special is happening on Bleecker Street: a wedding—but not yours, and not a relative either. Madam Ji Ki Shaadi ("Madam Ji Is Getting Married") is the brainchild of Abishek Sharma, a chef, restaurateur and wedding caterer, who is bringing the extravagant, joyous spectacle of an Indian wedding to the heart of Greenwich Village. Dressing up and traditional Indian wedding attire are encouraged.

From the moment you walk in, you become part of the celebration. A host offers a sparkling welcome drink and welcoming bites. The décor is filled with golden yellows, deep greens and blues symbolic of a traditional Indian wedding along with music curated by popular Indian wedding DJs. And then there’s the food, a feast worthy of any grand affair.

The Shaadi Tasting Wedding Menu ($65) is the main event, featuring dishes found at traditional Indian weddings. Beetroot Chaat balances crispy and tangy with a trio of sauces, while Chili Chicken Bao and Chipotle Paneer Kebabs add a playful twist.

Then comes the showstopper: a round golden tray holding six mains—Makhani Chicken, Slow-Cooked Gosht Royale (goat), and Truffle Harvest Kofta among them—plus naan, rice, and chutneys. Dessert? Gajar Halwa Kulfi, a warm, spiced carrot pudding with ice cream, followed by mithai (Indian sweets) as a parting gift, just like at a real wedding.

Cocktails also deliver celebratory flavors. The Shaadi Ka Laddu (whiskey, Coco Lopez, lime, curry leaf) nods to the saying that “whoever eats the wedding sweet regrets it, and whoever doesn’t also regrets it”—a cheeky, bittersweet take on marriage. The Baarat Bullet (bourbon, Amaro, sweet vermouth) references the groom’s lively wedding procession, often featuring a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle.

At 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. seatings, the night belongs to the guests—no 90-minute table limits here. Instead, expect DJ-curated music, vibrant conversation, and the kind of joyful excess you only find at a wedding. The only thing missing? A bride and groom.



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