aRoqa: The Ultimate Foodie’s Delight in NYC

Whether it’s a romantic date or an outing with friends, aRoqa promises a memorable experience with its absolutely beautiful modern ambiance and fusion of unique Desi flavors. The restaurant’s owner, Monica Saxena, says her vision for aRoqa has always been to create an elevated Indian dining experience with small plates that allow guests to sample multiple dishes paired with Beverage Director Prasad Pawar’s refined, Indian-inspired cocktail menu, making it a really fun and enjoyable experience.

The Mesmerizing Ambience

When you enter aRoqa, you are greeted by an enticing black and gold theme accented with pendants and spotlights that cast a warm glow over the restaurant. The cocktail bar leads into an intimate dining room and is layered with gold plating and a black stone countertop. The Decor creates a calm and chic atmosphere that only serves to highlight the inventive dishes served in a variety of vessels, making each course a visual sensation. 

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A Delicious and Unique Indian Cuisine Menu 

The food in Aroqa is known to be an enticing journey through Indian flavors; the menu is a selection of unique and delicious dishes. Dishes such as Punjabi Goat Keema Matar, which has ground goat meat with peas in a blend of chef’s special spices just $26.00; The Chicken Kofta Nihari, ground chicken kofta in a house-made bone broth sauce with a price of $28.00, aRoqa’s take on traditional bone Nihari served across New York restaurants. There are also Biryani and packed breads like Paneer Aur Hari Mirch Kulcha with Indian Amul cheese and green chilies. In a lettuce bowl, sprouting beans, cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, onions, and cilantro are combined in the new aRoqa salad.

The drinks menu in the bar section, made by Beverage Director Prasad Pawar, has been known to honor Indian heritage by using spices and herbs rarely used in American beverages. Like Marigold and Smoke, Bombay Gateway, and Indian Sunset, all priced at $20.00 each, employ house-made juices and syrups to compliment comparable spices and tastes. A modest mocktail menu will feature Seedlip spirits.

The dishes range in price from $15.00 to $30.00, and most of the cocktails are $20.00, with single Malt beverages ranging from $18.00 to $52.00 and beers ranging from $10.00 to $20.00. The restaurant has been known to provide commendable service to its customers. So, If you’re looking for a nice romantic evening or just an outing with friends, come over to aRoqa, a nest for all the New York Foodies.

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