aRoqa

Drinks are great and food is good. My only criticism is that the portions are very small for the price of what you order. Got the chicken tiki masala and it was delicious--but just not that much chicken there . Increase portion sizes and I'd be coming here all the time. More...

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Great drinks! Wonderful tasty Indian food, beautifully presented!

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Great food. Good ambience. Friendly host. The wait time for order was less. I ordered chicken tikka masala and the taste was great ! The naan was soft too.

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Great food - slightly different entrees than a typical Indian restaurant but alllll of the wonderful flavors. Also such great, sincere service, despite the place being rather busy for a weeknight.

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We had the shrimp curry and fenugreek chicken curry and everything was delicious. I would eat here every night!

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They have amazing food and drinks the bartender accommodated to make me a drink with no sugar. But I think the portion sizes could be better for the price .

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The Indian food here is so good ! Had a few disappointments before but this place delivered in terms of taste and flavor ! We really liked everything we ordered .. meat was tender and flavorful from the marinade, the fenugreek chicken and lamb curry were amazing ! More...

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Best Indian food in the city - and great ambience.

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Really unique presentation of Indian dishes. Pricey but nice ambiance and great service.

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Very good Indian food, small plates perfect for sharing. The food is not greasy or too heavy and they take a fun spin on some basic Indian dishes. The restaurant itself is beautiful and the owner, Monica is a gem. More...

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Delicious food and great service!Recipes are very well crafted, tasty keeping within classic Indian flavors. Good happy hour deals at the bar and late night.Definitely going back for more!

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We wanted to visit an Indian fine dine restaurant which allows kids as well. We are Indians so impressing us with Indian food is difficult. We found the appetizers so tasty that we thought of just ordering different tasting plates for a meal. We had sunchoke chaat, kurkuri bhel, eggplant tacos as appetizers. All the plates were so beautiful and tasted so good that we forgot to take photos before decimating it. The appetizers were of good proportion for 2 adults and a kid. Next we ordered amritsari and onion kulcha with palak paneer and okra masala. Both the dishes surpassed our expectations and we took some leftovers. We ended the meal with coconut kheer and it felt like we were eating a delicious creamy icecream. Our server was Sebastian who was polite, quick and efficient. Definitely will recommend this restaurant to people. More...

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Highly recommend. I've been to India and the authentic flavors are there- but they spin it with a modern twist, so it keeps things interesting. The palak paneer is great, the chicken chops and lamb curry are also incredible. Try the tempura cauliflower appetizer. The spices are on point, while the place is simple, the food steals the show. This place is over the top, and under the table. More...

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Amazing food!! Good service, would definitely recommend.

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Beautiful restaurant  that is easy to miss. Great Indian food- fresh, good prices and great service. A great addition to Chelsea

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I think aRoqa is one of, if not the best Indian restaurant in the city with its refreshing take on traditional Indian cuisine, redefined and presented in a contemporary tapas style. Would thoroughly recommend the corn paddu and seekh kebab although my personal favourites are the habanero chicken tikka and tandoor grilled chicken chops which are out of this world. Be sure to order a fun cocktail or two, as they are quite unlike anything you've experienced before and perfectly complement the meal. The service is also first class- the waiters and front-of-house staff see to all your needs and are very friendly and accommodating. I shall be returning very soon! More...

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This was a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend! Ordered the ghost pepper chicken, eggplant tacos. Loved the flavor. The okra was my favorite! In desserts the coconut kheer was AWESOME! Its small but the food makes up for it!!!! More...

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Delicious food and impeccable service standards in beautiful black and gold ambience.

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Not your ordinary Indian restaurant.Most of the dishes have some sort of theatrical element.The food was tasty.I feel it is a bit pricier for the portion size they offer. The cocktails were okay.I would give this place 3.5 stars  but since yelp doesn't let you give half stars..I gave a 4. More...

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We had the delicious bhel and the lasuni Gobi to start would recommend both.  For the main course we had butternut squash kofta that was totally yummy and the okra dish which was phenomenal as well.  Definitely recommend this restaurant!! More...

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I had a fantastic meal, fantastic drinks. Amazing Indian food. Prasad was brilliant.  Can't say enough good things about this place. A must. Highly recommend !  Damien

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The food quality is great. The taste is yummy, we always enjoying going there. Took few friends there, they all enjoyed it as much as my husband and I do. I have recommended to all my friends and work colleagues. Best contemporary Indian food ever.  Great staff with best customer service. More...

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I came here with a friend for dinner and our experience was the best! The décor and black silverware is so cute and elegant. We shared the Kurkuri Bhel and the Sunchokes Chaat which were both delicious! Then we shared the Butternut Squash and The Lamb Curry and by far this is the best Lamb curry I've had in my life! We had the Amritsari Kulcha with it. I had the sparkling Rose which was very good and not dry at all. For dessert we shared the hazelnut and chocolate ice cream. We'll be coming back to try other plates and for the mushroom croquettes because they didn't have it this time :) More...

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A great place for Indian cuisine! However, the serving sizes are quite small. The displays for some of the appetizers were very cute. One was a toy truck and another was a bicycle, as shown in these pictures. I would probably come again! More...

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I have been wanting to try here for 2 months and finally made in on Friday night. Absolutely amazing. Persaud the mixologist's drinks and customer service are spot on. The appetizers are yummy. I must come back for dinner. Thank you for a very pleasurable evening. More...

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Came on a Friday after work. I found this restaurant on Facebook about 2 months ago and bookmarked it.  This is a great place. Excellent customer service. The mixologist Persuad was AWESOME!!! His drinks were amazing. Very yummy and mixed well. The owner/manager extremely friendly and attentive to all guests. Loved the ambiance and the decorum.  I only ordered an appetizer the Habanero Tikka but that alone made be do a happy food dance. Very, very good. I definitely will be back but I will indulge in a full meal. I highly recommend anyone stopping by for drinks or dinner More...

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This is the perfect place for innovative and flavorful Indian plates. We had a flaming chicken chops small plate and chicken tikka and shrimp curry for our appetizers. We enjoyed not only the food here but the experience that came along with the detailed, well thought out, decorative design of the dishes. Not only were they beautiful to look at but one of the most delicious flavored dishes we have ever eaten. Crispy and super flavorful. The curries and tikka were great as well. We'll definitely be back! Drinks were not the best we've ever had but not bad either. Worth a visit for sure! More...

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Prasad's is the best his drinks are just soothing after a rough night. He Definitely makes the ambiance

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This place is absolutely phenomenal! Not only did I thoroughly enjoy every sip & bite at this wonderful restaurant, but the owner made us feel extremely at home. She's an incredible host, with a passion for stellar flavor profiles. I highly recommend any of the non-veg dishes as the chefs ability to command the grill is legitimately unparalleled in Manhattan. More...

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Love this place! Amazing Indian food with a twist. Do try it. It's a small place but def worth going to.

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The best Indian food in New York City. Their cocktails are unbeatable and the service is even better. You would not waste your day or night visiting this place. It is a gem. - Nikki

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The absolute best cocktails in all of Chelsea! The service you get here is top notch and this place is Michelin rated. If you're not having a drink here in Chelsea than I don't know what you're doing. Get your fix of great food and the best drinks! More...

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Great food and service! We went there for brunch and tried Aloo poori, Chole bhature and chicken frankie roll from the brunch menu. Loved the touch, taste and aroma. The breads although deep fried didn't feel oily at all. The portions are not too big and gives you a chance to try different dishes on offer. We also had the Kurkuri Bhel from their main menu and it was totally on point - crunchy and tangy. There were so many things that we wanted to try from the main menu and picking one was a bit difficult. We also had the coconut kheer which was rich and creamy and comes with a scoop of mango ice cream.There were plenty of options for the vegetarians. The owner came by to check on us and had a sweet conversation. Would love to come back asap! More...

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The food is very good and the spice levels are pretty balanced. Very much in line with a good north Indian restaurant in Bombay! The staff is friendly too!

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I would highly recommend this place to all the new folks who haven't tried Indian Food.     The dish that I liked the most was their aloo gobi masala, raitha, garlic naan and chicken biriyani. Their flavors were amazing!! It was very authentic and flavorful. Just loved it so much.    Also, loved their hospitality. More...

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This was our second time there. Great service , yummy food. Will recommend to friends for sure.

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I had a great experience at Aroqa. I went for my girlfriend's birthday with her family and we were satisfied with the experience. The lighting is really great. The atmosphere is classy and the lighting makes for a good ambience. The tables are sturdy and there is enough room to feel secluded as a group, which is something I appreciate.Being Indian, I do hold Indian food to a high standard which is why I would give this place a 4 star, but it could deserve a 5 star from someone else. There are options for every preference and taste and Indian food is great for vegetarian options. Those who can't take spice can also find a good dish and the spice lovers are also not disappointed. The paneer is well cooked, soft and flavourful. The chicken is also done well. I wasn't mindblown with the curry taste but it was solid, if a little unspectacular.The cocktails at this place are a speciality and ask the bartender for the steaming cocktail. I had spoken at length with the bartender (also the owner) at a previous time I came and he is very passionate about mixing drinks and serving a good food experience, and his passion definitely shows.Since the place says small plates I can't criticize the quantities, tho the mains could be a little more filling. Desserts are also great and they do a good job of presenting their food in an orderly and decorative manner. I would definitely recommend this place, be it for cocktails or dinner. More...

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It was our first time at aRoqa and we enjoyed the food and the atmosphere . For a table of two we got two appetizers: the paneer and the sweet potato chat, both of which were good but we read such great reviews about the corn paddu so we were a bit disappointed that they didn't have it tonight. We got a vegetarian biryani and raita for the main course and it was delicious. We had some rosé wine as we didn't feel like trying cocktails and weren't disappointed. (Just a heads up: They aren't tied up with yelp anymore so they do not allow us to redeem the free glass of wine advertised on yelp for checking in) We had saved room for dessert as we were excited about trying them as they had wonderful reviews: we got the coconut kheer with mango ice cream and the daulat ki Chaat, both of which are served in bowls over dry ice so it looks very exciting and they both tasted great. Very new but refreshing flavors. Overall a good experience. More...

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Amazing food - genuine Indian food. Tapas so small share plates giving you a taste across. Best curry - to die for desserts! A must go to! The proprietor Monica is caring and treats you like family. You must try this! More...

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I love this place.  The food is amazing.  The ambiance is just as nice.   This place just has an edginess to it that a lot of places don't have.  Besides the food exuding flavor from every bite the drinks are strong and the service was pleasant at all times.  The presentation of the food itself was just as good as the food. It's a bit on the pricey side but well worth it. It was definitely authentic Indian food. More...

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I am giving this a 5-star review because that's what the food deserves. The design of the space was modern and sexy and everyone was friendly. But let's get to it! We had: mutton chops (or lamb chops), chicken biryani, palak paneer, roti, naan and ended with pistachio thing in a glass. The flavors really stand out, even if you get it spicy. It isn't just hot, it's flavorful too. The presentation of a little cart on wheels being lit on fire adds to the delight of the experience. And what kind of crack do you put in your raita? I say 'right on'! Here's the best part. I couldn't finish. Got full. Took home leftovers and reheated the next day. OMFG it got better. I'm so impressed with deft use of spices, everything properly cooked and on the table with standard waiting time for a busy place. The pistachio ice-cream-falooda-kulfi-whipped-cream dessert (not totally sure what the intended texture was) wasn't any of those things distinctly. I may have just preferred pistachio kulfi. It kind of tasted like birthday cake. Not a bad thing! I love birthday cake. Was slightly baffled, but really-it's dessert after an impressive meal and it tasted good to me. Thank you! Will be back. Will bring others. I'm coming for you, vindaloo momos. More...

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Long due but this is such an amazing restaurant - almost dramatic like Bollywood - that I had to share my experience! I love going to high-end restaurants and this is one of the few upscale Indian restaurants that make it to my favorites. First off, the service here is impeccable. They make you feel so special right from serving drinks to dinner and through dessert. We especially got really really good service, the manager kept checking in on us and were seated at probably the best table in the restaurant. It was at the back of the restaurant and really private so we had a fantastic time.The kind of creativity they put in presentation is definitely one of the best, pictures don't do justice to how beautiful the drinks and food look here. We had a few cocktails but my favorite was Shadowplay - it comes in a ceramic pot with the drink itself in the top half and dry ice in the bottom half. The bottom half also has perforations and you can see the vapor coming out of them - looks incredible! Food here is not only presented beautifully, but it also tastes delicious. We had the Bhatti Murgh Ki Champ, Kasundi Prawns and Kurkuri Bhel for appetizers. Bhatti Murgh comes on a small cart and is smoked with fire in front of you - definitely try it. We also thoroughly enjoyed our main course - Butter chicken and Dum ki Nalli - would highly recommend the lamb. What I loved most is that the portion sizes are perfect here. Even after 2 drinks, 3 appetizers and 2 main course, I had room for dessert. Or maybe I just eat too much. In any case, the desserts are not to be missed. Definitely get the Coconut Kheer and Daulat ki Chaat (saffron based whipped cream!) More...

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chicken tikka masala and paneer qulcha are the best. Prawn was good also..

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Went here for dinner on Friday and had made reservations for a table for 6 for 7 pm. The place was relatively quiet at 7 and we were seated on our table. The seating itself was a bit tight, but we managed to seat somehow! The hostess was friendly and welcoming.For drinks, I ordered the Right Bank ($16) which wasn't that great and lacked that punch in the drink that I was looking for. Presentation was pretty good though.I did all the ordering for our table and we got a few amazing appetizers which included Lasuni Gobi ($12), Habanero Tikka ($13), Kasundi Prawns ($16), Bhatti Murgh Ki Champ ($16), and Paratwala Paneer ($12). All appetizers were absolutely delicious and the Bhatti Murgh was a clear winner. The way they serve it and the flavors of this dish were absolutely mind blowing. It wasn't that spicy at all either, so spice level was manageable on this dish. Lasuni Gobi and Kasundi Prawns were our 2nd favorites.For mains we ordered 4 entrees between the 6 of us, which was sufficient food and included Dal Makhani ($18), Butternut Squash ke Kofte ($20), Fenugreek Murgh ($21), and Chicken Tikka Masala ($22). We also ordered Garlic Naan and Butter Naan ($4 each) and a Paneer aur Hari Mirchi Kulcha ($7). Fenugreek was my personal favorite with a nice spice kick to the dish but Chicken Tikke Masala with heavy cream on the side was a table favorite and disappeared within a few seconds after hitting our table!We finished off with 2 desserts, aRoqa Daulat Ki Chaat ($10) and Coconut Kheer ($10). The Kheer was a little too sweet to our liking, but the Daulat ki Chaat was absolutely delicious. Presentation was spot on!By about 7:45 pm, this place was packaged and noise levels were high, so having a conversation was a little difficult.Service was absolutely amazing and our server was very attentive. More...

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This is contemporary Indian done right. Gorgeous presentation, delicious flavors, lovely decor, and top-notch service all rolled into one lovely little Chelsea package. You can't go wrong with any of the chaat dishes, especially the more photogenic ones, and the drinks are mostly tasty tropical creations with just the right amount of spices. If you're in Chelsea for the night, this should be your first pick for dinner. More...

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