aRoqa

Name: aRoqa
Address: 206 9th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10011
Telephone: (646) 678-5471
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

581 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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Roqa [pronounced roh-kuh; an engagement ceremony in India, is a celebration of love and commitment.]

Owner and managing partner, Monica Saxena, envisioned aRoqa to be a celebration of diversity and culture, merging Indian flavors with a global palate and cocktail culture. aRoqa’s menu unites diverse flavors inspired by its name: in India, a “roka” ceremony is where friends and family come together to enjoy the engagement of a couple and celebrate by sharing a meal.

At aRoqa, Chef Manni and head mixologist Prasad have created a unique marriage of cuisine and cocktails in a chic, sophisticated setting, to create an elevated experience, focusing on small plates with Indian flavors.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Wed, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 678-5471
Website
http://aroqanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian, Women

Location
206 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood
Chelsea
Cross street
Between 22nd and 23rd on 9th Ave
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

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Experiences

$42 Boozy Indian Brunch with Mimosas/Champagne!
$42.00 per person
Multiple dates available
In India, a “roka” ceremony is where friends and family come together to enjoy the engagement of a couple and celebrate by sharing a meal. Inspired by this poetic ceremony, was born aRoqa Restaurant– an immersive culinary experience with the belief that food brings us closer. After too many months apart, you're energetically invited to join us every Saturday and Sunday with your friends and family to share in our $42 per person Boozy Brunch which includes any of our delicious brunch entrees of contemporary Indian cuisine plus 2 hours of unlimited flowing Mimosas or Champagne!

Popular dishes

Cassava Root Pearls and Potato Patties$15.00
Lightly spiced potatoes mixed with sabudana served with cilantro mint chutney
Kurkuri Bhel$15.00
Crispy rice puffs, avocado, tomatoes, tamarind chutney with lotus stem chips
Lasuni Gobi$15.00
Gram flour battered cauliflower, garlic sauce & sprinkle of onion seeds
Paratwala Paneer$15.00
Layers of Indian cheese stuffed with sundried tomato and spinach puree
Corn Paddu$15.00
Corn & rice fritters, coconut kaffir lime chutney
Habanero Chicken Tikka$15.00
Tandoor cooked chicken with habanero aioli
Kataifi Mushroom$16.00
Wild mushroom croquettes served with smoke yogurt & pickled onion
Ghost Chili Chicken Kebab***$17.00
Chef's ghost chili marinade served with piquillo marmalade
Smoked Eggplant$17.00
Smoked eggplant served with fenugreek spiced paratha
Chicken Shami Kababs$17.00
Ground chicken kofta with blend of house spices, served with mint chutney
Chicken Fritters$17.00
Fried chicken bites in special spices served with cilantro and tamarind chutney
Bhatti Murgh Chop$19.00
Tandoor grilled chicken chops, rum flambé, gram flour chutney
Peri Peri Prawns$19.00
Smoked birds eye chili paste with poached peach chutney
Lamb Seekh Kebab$19.00
Skewers of ground lamb mixed with a blend of spices, served with mint chutney
Shredded Crab with Lentil Soup Shots$19.00
Served over mini rice pancakes, spiced crab over tomato and lentil based south Indian clear soup
Dry Pepper Prawns*$19.00
Inspired by Southern India, tempered in curry leaves served with side of flavored onion relish
Basil Fish Tikka$21.00
Sole fish marinated in fresh basil and spices, served on a bed of white rice
aRoqa Lamb Chop$23.00
Marinated in aRoqa's blend of spices served with yogurt mint raita and topped with an onion ring

Shared Plates

Served with a side of Fragrant Basmati Rice

Aloo Gobi$20.00
Cauliflower with potatoes in traditional spices
Palak Paneer$20.00
Jalapeno and Indian cheese croquettes on a bed of smoked spinach puree
aRoqa Okra Special$20.00
Whole okra tossed with chef's special spices
Dal Makhani$21.00
Medley of lentils with kidney beans slowly cooked with Indian spices
Paneer Tikka Masala$22.00
Tandoor grilled Indian cheese in butter tomato sauce
Butternut Squash Ke Kofte$22.00
Served in sweet corn malai sauce, broccoli garnish
Fenugreek Murgh$23.00
Chicken simmered in fenugreek sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala$24.00
Tandoor grilled chicken in rich creamy sauce
Lamb Curry$25.00
Home style lamb curry cooked in a blend of hand ground spices
Goan Shrimp Curry$25.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp in a blend of coconut tamarind sauce
Chef's Special Goat Keema Matar$25.00
Ground goat meat with peas prepared in chef's special blend of spices

Biryani

Rice cooked in a clay pot inspired by the Mughals

Vegetarian$19.00
Aromatic saffron veggies, fragrant basmati rice, blended spices, crispy onions
Chicken$21.00
Long grain basmati rice, fresh herbs and spices served with yogurt raita
Lamb$23.00
Dum pukht lamb with fennel-ginger spices

Breads

Plain Naan$5.00
Plain Roti$5.00
Butter Naan$5.00
Garlic Naan$6.00
Onion Seed Naan$6.00

Stuffed Breads

Onion Kulcha*$8.00
Chopped onions, green chili, cilantro
Paneer Aur Hari Mirch Kulcha*$8.00
cottage cheese, jalapeno
Amritsar Kulcha$8.00
Spices, mashed potatoes
Bread Basket$23.00
Garlic naan, Butter naan, Paneer Kulcha, Onion Kulcha

Raita (Yogurt) & Chutney Course

1 for $3 or 3 for $8

Garlic Mint Raita$3.00
Onion Tomato Raita$3.00
Plain Yogurt$3.00
Diced Mango Chutney$3.00
Mint & Cilantro Chutney*$3.00
Peach Chutney$3.00

What 581 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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HollywoodAppel
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first meal back from our honeymoon and our server Henry was an absolute delight! The food, the drinks, the ambiance were all fantastic! Can’t wait to go back! Get the smoked eggplant or the lamb biryani extra spicy! If you’re getting dessert definitely get the coppa pistachio!
RX
RXDMDS
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
I had high hopes for this restaurant. But my disappointment began when I was informed they ran out of butternut squash for one of their signature vegetarian dishes, which I was looking forward to. How do you run out of a basic vegetable? I mean can't you just send someone to a grocery store down the block? Also although I know okra can be challenging to cook I found mine rather stringy/fibrous and was underwhelmed. The interior seating of the restaurant is cramped and packed like an airliner, with only one center aisle that can get very congested. What saved the day a little bit was the mushroom appetizer, and also the visual presentation of the food and cocktails. At this price point, I would not recommend Aroqa over the very many other options for indian food in NYC including Baar Baar, Junoon, and Indian Accent. Again a Michelin recognized restaurant should not run out of a basic vegetable. I don't plan to return- guess I never will find out how their squash dish tastes.
KM
KaustavM
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
It's not too fussy - just simple delicious Indian food the way it's made at home with a little finesse expected from an upscale restaurant. The paneer tikka masala is on the sweeter side and caters to the non-ethnic palate perhaps. Cocktails are innovative and refreshingly delicious. Serve staff are friendly and efficient. The place is cozy but with an upscale feel. Definitely recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
Ok food but poor ambience. No air conditioning on hot day
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
aRoqa was fantastic! The food is delicious and service was stellar - especially enjoyed the habanero chicken tikka and having it charred on our table
R
Rickey
New Mexico
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!
F
Foodie101
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was very good but portions are small for the price. We were a party of 4 and all the appetizers had only 3 pieces so we had to pay extra to add a 4 piece to each appetizer. $16 for 3 pieces of cauliflower seems a little steep.
BU
BenjaminU
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our dinner at aRoqa very much! We reserved a table outdoors and were welcomed by an attentive and friendly staff. We enjoyed the delicious and carefully curated food and drinks at the restaurant and were served promptly and professionally by Sebastian our waiter. We will definitely be returning soon!
TB
TerenceB
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The wait staff was very good. Food was average for a high end restaurant.
AB
ABB21
Phoenix
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dining experiences we had in the city.
s
s1988
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall1food2service3ambience3
Quality and the quantity of the food is not the same as pre covid. Not worth the prices. Food is mediocre.
U
Urban
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
phenomenal service and excellent food. fills you up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance and tasty modern twists on traditional Indian dishes. Amazing cocktails
JA
JorgeA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience, i strongly recommend the place,
j
jfs2665
New England
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very, very good, both the peri-peri prawns and the habenro chicken tikka were great. Spice levels were a little under what I would expect, but still solid
J
Jack
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Great service, friendly staff. Restaurant ambience felt a little odd with flat screen TVs and a back room for dining. Cauliflower starter was cold in the middle. Lamb biriyani was fine
KN
KevinNYC
Tampa
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience1
Very dark atmosphere. Staff not familiar with the cuisine, can not answer any questions or did not want to. Plus not pleasant at all, no one even smiled at us the whole evening. Seemed like they were paying me to be there instead of the other way around. Food was bland...missing basic salt, acidity..etc.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience4
The server and overall service was horrible. Food was also very slow. We had to ask for the same thing 5 times in order to get it 45 minutes later.
LB
LBLBEFamily
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had no idea what to expect from this restaurant because we selected it based on the location. I was beyond pleasantly surprised and would definitely return. The restaurant has a cozy and modern feel to it. It was busy and obviously popular. The food was very delicious and the portions were perfect; not really enough left over to take home which is different from many restaurants that serve cuisine from India. The service was perfect and we were able to be seated and leave within an hour and 15 minutes, which is what we needed. Will definitely return to this Chelsea gem!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and excellent presentation
d
diver
New York Area
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service was wonderful and the tikka masala was possibly the best I have ever had. I considered getting one to go even though I was already stuffed. The rest of the meal was tasty and interesting twists on recipes. I recommend it highly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food was sub par for the restaurant claiming it was Michelin rated in 2021. Even without that the food was not that great. The okra dish was soggy and slimy, the appetizers we got were missing salt and flavor. Definitely disappointed
UM
UnoM
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Service was slow food was great but price on higher side
AM
AsliM
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was amazing. It was a bit loud because of the customers. We would come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food :-)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food tasted authentic and had great spice and flavor. Service was great; our server was amazing and attentive. Highly recommend this as a go to location for Indian food in Chelsea.
J
Judidee
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our "go to" Indian fare for our trips into NYC! Wonderful food, excellent cocktails and fabulous staff!
RF
RobertF
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. A modern twist on Indian food. You won't be disappointed.
SN
SteveNYC
Naples
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
OMG absolutely indescribably delicious food - everything was divine. The digs are not fabulous but OK. The food more than makes up for that.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Pre birthday celebration
TB
TheBrit
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
The best thing about the meal was that it was quiet... understandably as I was the only person there. When I asked about the spices in the dish the waiter (who has worked there for 4 years) told me it had Indian spices. When I asked for an elaboration on this, I was told it was a brown sauce. The restaurant itself is a bit shabby, with an odd smell. The food was ok, not great. Essentially a mediocre approximation of Indian food, certainly not authentic. Overall a disappointing experience.
r
rajis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
we had a great experience at aRoqa. Food and drinks were great and the service was exceptional. They accommodated my daughter's food allergy very well.
m
maryannp
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oh my goodness- this was the best Indian food I have had in some time! Yum!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Dalmakhani was too salted and paneer too sweet and hard. Wonder if it was fresh. Didn’t match the Michelin star. Disappointing.
A
Atreides
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazingly tasty Indian food. Great for vegetarians! Also, tasty drinks!
KV
KarthikV
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
always good! cocktails are amazing! the habanero tikka and the ghost pepper tikka is great !
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s1sct
New England
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was ok but not exceptional.
H
Hungry4more
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Our first time there and excited to try out a Michelin Star restaurant. They have an extensive cocktail menu with lots of interesting choices. We ordered On a Whim and Lychee martini, which were both yummy. For dinner, we shared the Aloo Gobi, habanero chicken, nan, and palek paneer. Overall, the meal was very tasty. The big issue we encountered was part of our chicken was not thoroughly cooked. That was very unfortunate. We mentioned it to our server, but not much concern was given.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience2
Bad service and the restaurant “felt” dirty but the food was good. I will not return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped in for a great Indian dinner the night before flying home from NYC. We were warmly greeted and offered a drink. We ordered the cheese paneer and chicken fritters as shareables and they were fantastic. Entrees included Chicken Tikka and Goan Shrimp Curry with a side of garlic naan. Both were fabulous and the experience was 5 star! Don’t hesitate - we eat a lot of Indian food while traveling and this was one of our best experiences thus far.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

aRoqa does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

aRoqa is rated 4.5 stars by 581 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Options

206 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

Cross street
Between 22nd and 23rd on 9th Ave
Neighborhood
Chelsea
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Wed, Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
South Asian/Indian, Women
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://aroqanyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 678-5471

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aRoqa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in NYC

$42 Boozy Indian Brunch with Mimosas/Champagne!

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken

Habanero Chicken Tikka

Taste Plates

Cassava Root Pearls and Potato Patties$15.00

Kurkuri Bhel$15.00

Lasuni Gobi$15.00

Paratwala Paneer$15.00

Corn Paddu$15.00

Habanero Chicken Tikka$15.00

Kataifi Mushroom$16.00

Ghost Chili Chicken Kebab***$17.00

Smoked Eggplant$17.00

Chicken Shami Kababs$17.00

Chicken Fritters$17.00

Bhatti Murgh Chop$19.00

Peri Peri Prawns$19.00

Lamb Seekh Kebab$19.00

Shredded Crab with Lentil Soup Shots$19.00

Dry Pepper Prawns*$19.00

Basil Fish Tikka$21.00

aRoqa Lamb Chop$23.00

Shared Plates

Aloo Gobi$20.00

Palak Paneer$20.00

aRoqa Okra Special$20.00

Dal Makhani$21.00

Paneer Tikka Masala$22.00

Butternut Squash Ke Kofte$22.00

Fenugreek Murgh$23.00

Chicken Tikka Masala$24.00

Lamb Curry$25.00

Goan Shrimp Curry$25.00

Chef's Special Goat Keema Matar$25.00

Biryani

Vegetarian$19.00

Chicken$21.00

Lamb$23.00

Breads

Plain Naan$5.00

Plain Roti$5.00

Butter Naan$5.00

Garlic Naan$6.00

Onion Seed Naan$6.00

Stuffed Breads

Onion Kulcha*$8.00

Paneer Aur Hari Mirch Kulcha*$8.00

Amritsar Kulcha$8.00

Bread Basket$23.00

Raita (Yogurt) & Chutney Course

Garlic Mint Raita$3.00

Onion Tomato Raita$3.00

Plain Yogurt$3.00

Diced Mango Chutney$3.00

Mint & Cilantro Chutney*$3.00

Peach Chutney$3.00

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