In New York, United States, Ishq is best approached as an Indian restaurant: specific enough to guide expectations before you book. The draw is spice, layering and regional depth; at a polished mid-to-high price point, it should be judged as a polished dinner worth planning ahead for. The Bib Gourmand signal is useful because it shifts the question from luxury to value, personality and the pleasure of a meal that feels generous for the spend.