NEW YORK -- Inday is an Indian-American, fast-casual restaurant with several locations across New York City that is inspired by the culture of the family running it.

"We serve bright and beautiful food inspired by Indian flavors and built for modern New York," said Basu Ratnam, Inday's CEO and founder.

Ratnam grew up in an Indian-American household on Long Island, right outside the city. Part of the inspiration behind Inday came from his parents.

"So, my mom felt it was really important to hold on to the food and the culture that she grew up with," Ratnam said.

The restaurant food in India very much resembles the restaurant food seen in America, according to Ratnam's mother. What customers can order from Inday offers a taste of what the Ratnams ate at home growing up.

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