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    Zaroka Bar&Grill

    4.1 (180 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Pakistani, Halal

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    Good for kids
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    Samosa Chaat
    Rida S.

    We really enjoyed this restaurant! Always a plus that it is all halal meat. The restaurant is very cute inside , it has great decor and we got upstairs seating area which felt like we are in someone's house. The service was also very good the waiters were attentive and suggested good things to us. The food was perfect we tried samosa Chaat and papri Chaat both were flavorful and good amount of spice. The entrees we got were chicken Tikka masala/tandoori fish/ and Lahori chicken karahi so good and flavorful. I enjoyed all three entrees. Don't skip the Nutella naan so good as a dessert! Would love to come back

    Garlic Naan (very fluffy, fresh, and flavorful)
    Sidra S.

    I came here for dinner yesterday. The service was great! I was greeted as soon I came in and was served with such a hospitable owner! We ordered the chicken tikka masala, the lamb kabob, and chicken tandoor, with garlic and jalapeño naan. All the food was great! Although my favorites were the chicken tandoor and chicken tikka masala. They had a great balance in flavors. I liked that the chicken tikka was a very authentic Pakistani dish. You could taste the flavors of well marinade and fresh chicken combo. I will be back! The food here reminds me of Pakistani home food with a restaurant twist. I will be back

    Zaroka Mixed Grill
    Sam P.

    An indo-Pakistani place with great food and price! They primarily sit the guest in upper level so when you look through the window it may look empty. My favorite in appetizers is samosa chaat and among dishes the grilled mix. Their staff are super friendly and give great suggestions about what to order . Great place for casual lunch or dinner

    Pranathi B.

    Beyond amazing ambiance. It's like stepping into a house in Rajastan. Right from the intricate stairway railings to the elaborate faux tree to the work on the walls, they have paid a lot of attention to detail. We can see that a lot of love has gone into designing the place. Coming to the food, the chicken chowmein is the best I have had outside of India. There were some disappointing items on the mixed appetizer platter though.

    special dal, Chili Garlic Paneer, Poori
    Julia H.

    checked this place out for the first time and it was amazing. having tried many other new haven indian restaurants like sitar, sherkaan, and house of naan, this was by far the best. all ingredients are very fresh and service was also great! owner is always around and had a great time chatting with him until the restaurant closed for the night. definitely coming back here!

    Chicken tikka masala over rice
    Claire L.

    Zaroka was an establishment that I have wanted to try for a couple of years, but simply had never gotten around to it. Walking by it on York, Zaroka seems like a cozy, intimate spot perfect for a casual date night or dinner with friends. Thus, when GrubHub was doing a promotion online, I immediately placed my order for Chicken Tikka Masala, specifying "extra spicy." The problem is that they went completely overboard with the spice, to the point where it was absolutely inedible. Did they even try this dish before they served it? I bit into literal chunks of cayenne and paprika not properly mixed into the sauce, and spent minutes coughing. Just to clarify, I grew up eating extremely spicy foods and absolutely love fiery dishes. However, this was way too much. The cayenne completely overwhelmed any savory flavor. It was painful to eat, and needed to take multiple gulps of water for every bite. Perhaps there is no one else to blame but myself for suggesting an "extra spicy" sauce. Putting the sauce aside, the chicken was seriously sub-par. As opposed to being soft, tender, and juicy chunks of chicken enveloped in sauce, the chicken was hard and dry. The outside of the chicken looked similar to the outside of chicken tandoor, like it was barbecued ahead of time and then dunked in sauce, which is not at all how Chicken Tikka Masala should be made. There was no complexity to the dish, just pure cayenne and dry chicken cubes. Unfortunately, given that there are several standout Indian restaurants in New Haven, like Tandoor and Sitar, I cannot recommend Zaroka. Perhaps I will come back and dine in-person to see if my experience was simply an anomaly.

    Falafel
    Nikita S.

    Came for the first time after new ownership, and let me tell you! They are doing something right! Came for a light lunch and ordered the Zaroka Kebab, Matar Paneer, and Garlic Naan. The meal came with basmati rice and a complimentary plate of crispy starter with some chutneys. Don't let the look fool you! When the kebabs came out, they looked dry, but upon first bite I was very pleasantly surprised! A squeeze of lemon and it was so so good! Portions were generous, service was great!Also, for real, the falafel appetizer is NOT to be missed- so so good!

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    We've been wanting to go here for years. Glad we went. The spices are different from your typical Indian place. I highly recommend it.

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    The best Indian food. The sweetest service. Family owned. A New Haven gem for decades. Lovely handmade decor.

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    Thank you really appreciate your business please visit us soon!

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    Ask the Community - Zaroka Bar&Grill

    Lazeez Indian Cuisine

    Lazeez Indian Cuisine

    4.6
    (71 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Cute place, lots of variety in the menu, and a very nice wait staff. Check, check, check!…read moreWe shared samosas, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala and aloo gobi. Everything was freshly prepared, including the samosas which were not frozen. I love Indian food and have a big appetite so I was afraid we wouldn't have enough. Portions were big so we had left overs! Check, and check. 5 stars! Last time I was here with a friend we had the avocado tower which was delicious but I wanted to try different dishes. Next time, there will be other dishes to try. Lol

    If you like Indian food, they are really good. This is my go to Indian place. They are never busy…read morebut that's just all the restaurants in the 9th square area. It isn't for lack of anything else. Their Indian food definitely meets the mark with the flavors and spices. I like their Indo-Chinese menu, especially their Hakka noodles. I think their Hakka noodles might be my personal favorite dish here but my traditional go-to at any Indian restaurant is tikka missala or butter chicken. The staff here is always friendly. On this visit, we got their fried cauliflower (Gobi Manchurin) and it was very hot but so tasty. Just be warned that it's SPICY. We also ordered Saag (spinach) but it's not my cup of tea. The others who were with me said it's pretty average Saag if you are into that. Food - 9 out of 10 Service - 9 out of 10

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    Hot Murga

    Hot Murga

    4.7
    (87 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Excellent food - stayed close by for 3 nights and ended up coming back here every day to try out…read moredifferent things on the menu. I do not regret it. If you like chicken sandwiches and you like Indian style of cooking and spices, you will like this. Ambiance and service is fine, but not the reason to go here.

    I found this place while randomly looking on DoorDash. They had a happy hour special, so I decided…read moreto check them out. If you enjoy the flavors of Indian food as well as one of those quick service, hot chicken restaurants you probably would enjoy Hot Murga. The chicken sandwich comes in five spice levels from no heat to super hot. I got the standard hot, and it has some kick, but it wasn't overpowering. Then again I enjoy spicy food. I also ordered their spiced mac & cheese. Again, not spicy at all, but flavorful. Also a good portion as I have leftovers for later. I had my food delivered, but this establishment is close to the Yale campus and street parking can be a bit tricky on Howe St. and around Broadway. I've been inside of the space once when it was a different restaurant some years ago, it's not a large space, but I'm pretty sure comfortable if you decided to dine in. If you ever find yourselves at a crossroad between wanting Chick-fil-A and Indian food, this would be a great alternative.

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    Masala wings, Murga Masala Sandwich, Badmaash's Mac and Cheese, Badmaash's Fries
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    Tandoor The Clay Oven

    Tandoor The Clay Oven

    3.7
    (215 reviews)
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    I have to be the longest-returning customer at Tandoor - The Clay Oven, as I've been making the…read morepilgrimage to this spot since they opened nearly 30 years ago. It is a legendary New Haven staple that captures that perfect "never judge a book by its cover" energy--an unassuming, converted diner on Chapel Street that serves some of the most authentic Indian cuisine on the planet. For decades, this has been a mandatory stop on my monthly Chapel Street circuit. I hit up Alternate Universe for my comics first, then walk the 500 feet over to Tandoor to handle my business. This place has seen many a first date of mine over the years; it's a litmus test for me if you don't like Indian food, you won't like me. The atmosphere is classic and grounded, but the food has the kind of soul and precision I've come to expect from the elite NYC spots like Gandhi Cafe. It's rare to find a place that maintains this level of quality and consistency for so long without falling off. If you appreciate a spot that focuses on the craft and treats you like family, this is the real deal.

    Extremely casual dining in a caboose style freestanding restaurant.......Why not?…read more Great value AYCE option available that is always a great idea with Indian Cuisine, with all the robust flavors you do want to try everything!! Table server available, and fully equipped for take out as well! The clay oven accomplishes any dish!!

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    92. Garlic Naan 15. Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch Special 110. Mango Lassi
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    Sitar

    Sitar

    4.1
    (211 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Came back in mid October for lunch. An influencer on instagram posted here and said it was…read morerecently renovated with cool decor and I thought she posted that they had these funky looking Indian "pizzas." I'm sure it looks better at night, for it wasn't anything special during the day. The velvet couch we sat on was nice though. Unfortunately we didn't arrive until about 15 minutes prior to lunch service being over. Hours posted for lunch were until 3:00, however upon arriving there was a sign on the door saying they stop serving lunch at either 2:30 or 2:45 (don't remember as again this was mid October). We felt bad walking in there because there was only maybe 1 or 2 other tables in there still, however they said we were welcome to sit and have lunch. We said we'd be quick.We really shouldn't have done this because it was clear they wanted us out quickly. The menu was a bit confusing. "Choose one protein, one sauce, and one bread OR vegetarian dish and a bread (Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Tandoori roti)." Ok? We ended up splitting a Chicken Tikka masala and the cucumber appetizer (don't remember what it was called). He forgot to bring the cucumber app until we were done with the entree and we didn't realize it was a dip. We ended up taking that home. The last ten minutes of us eating our waiter was staring at us and clearly wanted us to wrap up. Again, I wouldn't come here close to 3:00 for lunch. That was a mistake. As far as the food, the Tikka masala could have used a tad more flavor (we asked for it mild but could have bumped that up a bit) and I didn't care for the cucumber appetizer. It was minty? and spicy. Overall I feel that House of Naan is better for New Haven Indian cuisine.

    I've been hearing nothing but great things about Sitar so me and my bestie went to check them out…read moresince she also loves Indian food. You walk in and you're immediately met with the smell of delicious cooking that will instantly get you excited for the meal that's about to come. I decided to have a strawberry lassi because I've never had one before, I normally always get a mango one, and I'm glad I did because it was delish! We kicked off with the lamb samosas and veggie platter and WOW what FLAVORS. Each bite was an experience, and so so tasty. My friend got the chicken biryani and I went with the chicken tikka masala and can I just say how impressed I was that our food stayed warm the whole entire time? Like it was still steaming as we packed it away, I was so impressed with that because there's nothing I hate more than lukewarm food being brought out to me. Regardless of that, my masala was incredible and I was sad I had to stop myself so I could save room for dessert. Because then I filled up on basically all of the cheese naan and it is some of the best I have ever had and if you're visiting New Haven and want authentic Indian food, this is the place to go.

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