# A former Ambassadors Clubhouse chef is really cooking at this thrilling Indian revamp

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/a-former-ambassadors-clubhouse-chef-is-really-cooking-at-this-thrilling-indian-revamp/
- Published: 2026-11-04T21:36:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T03:04:34+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/lifestyle/former-ambassadors-clubhouse-chef-is-cooking-at-passerine/
- Topics: Asia, Culture, Food, World

## Key points

- Passerine has shifted to relaxed à la carte dining.
- Chef Gaurav Bathla blends Indian flavours with New York influences.
- Standout dishes range from $18 naan to a $95 crab meal for two.

## Summary

Passerine has been revamped under chef Gaurav Bathla, who took over three months ago and replaced its costly tasting menu with à la carte dining. The New York restaurant pairs Indian flavours with familiar local influences, offering a more relaxed alternative to the city’s formal, high-profile Indian eateries.

The 77-seat restaurant opened in November 2024; its original seven-course menu cost $140. New dishes include Bombay schmear naan for $18, paneer makhmali for $32 and a short rib pot pie for $46. A crab and biryani dish for two costs $95, with king crab due to replace soft-shell crab as it goes out of season.

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