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Seat yourself, order at the bar, fun brunch. This option is great. No fuss, casual, great quality food and service. Wonderful drink options. This is a wonderful option for a quick brunch in the short north.
They had a breakfast "pop up" for I don't know how long but they were or are cranking out breakfast sandwiches. They were pretty delectable along with the tasty potatoes and complimentary sauce. Overall, Rooh was welcoming dining experience with delicious food, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere.
With Rooh beginning a pop-up breakfast service in April 2026, the Mrs. and I had to see how it compared to its wonderful dinner service. Fear not, all is well in the a.m. We tried 3 savory items, 3 sweet items and an Ube Matcha that was good to this coffee 'un-aficionado'. The kitchen craftsmanship was apparent in every offering - striking the perfect balance that is required when blending Indian recipes/spices/-inspired dishes into other types of cuisine. Not everything we tried was "THE BEST EVER," and that's not an insult. Again, it's the presentation and obvious care that went into each dish that separates Rooh from the pack... along with a fleet of options that taste good. The standout savory dish was the Tandoori Chicken Croissant Spiral. But the fluffiest Egg Sandwich I've ever had and Crispy Chicken Sandwich did not disappoint. On the sweet side, the Jaggery Triple Chocolate Chip was double the depth of any gourmet cookie I've ever had. The Buckeye in Dubai Tart was nice but tiny. The winner in this category was the Mango Ras Malai Croissant because their croissants are outstanding. Several breakfast menu items are made with the croissant, and I venture to say that if you just ordered all of them, you would have a terrific experience.
Vegetarian delight! Upscale Indian food - super flavorful, approachable for those who might shy from traditional Indian food. I've been twice for happy hour menu (at the bar, M-F 5-6p) for $10 cocktails and $10 appetizers. Best appetizer by far was the sweet potato chaat. Must order if you dine here! Service was friendly, bar seating was comfortable, very cool decor.
ROOH is the kind of place that makes you pause mid-bite and look at your table like, "Okay... this is really good." Everything we ordered was thoughtful, beautifully plated, and packed with flavor. The menu feels modern and creative without losing what makes Indian food so comforting. Service was outstanding: warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful with recommendations. The pacing was perfect too, which is underrated and honestly makes the whole night feel elevated. Cocktails were next-level (balanced, interesting, not syrupy), and every dish had that "you can tell the kitchen cares" vibe. Loved everything!! If you're looking for a spot that feels special without feeling stuffy, ROOH nails it. We'll be back, again and again.
This place was delicious!!! We got multiple items to share - butter chicken, plain naan, truffle Parmesan naan, Sweet Potato Chaat, Green Pea & Goat Cheese Kulcha, Crispy Cauliflower Koliwada. 10/10 flavor and very easy to share. The ambiance was also very clean and comfortable. Would come back 100%!
Rainy Friday blues. So I decided to UberEats warmth from Rooh. I loved the Tandoori spiral croissant and egg nest croissant. Deliciously creative concoctions.
I had an amazing time at ROOH! I sat at the bar and got amazing service from the bartender, who had great recommendations. I got the sweet potato chaat to start, which was so unique, savory, crunchy, and tangy. next I had the vegetable korma, with super spicy potato-corn-artichoke dumplings in a rich, flavorful curry gravy. the garlic naan was well worth the extra $1. I finished off the meal with the masala chai which was served in a gorgeous glass and was so indulgent and aromatic. the whole time, lively Indian inspired music was playing and people were happily chatting away. 10/10 for food, service, and ambiance!
We came in a Sunday around 11 for brunch pop up. There was ample seating and was a relaxing, upscale atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and kindly explained any questions. Fried chicken sandwich: solid fried chicken sandwich with pickles. Bun was toasted well and held the sandwich together nicely. Paneer toast with poached egg: would recommend this as it's more unique. Crispy potatoes: solid smashed potatoes that were roasted to a perfect crisp. Came with a spicy mayo dipping sauce. Mango ras malai croissant: would recommend if you like mangoes. This is a cream mango filled croissant roll. Great blend of sweet and salty. The croissant was flaky on the outside. Hot Vanilla bean matcha mango cream foam with oat milk. You can ask for it to be less sweet. Very solid matcha. The mango cold foam was really good and reminded me the mango flavor is a mango lassi. Hot jaggery matcha ube cream foam with oat milk. Very solid matcha. This is sweet, but not as sweet as other ube drinks. It's more earthy. I'd love to come back and try their dinner.
The Short North area on High St on a Friday night is a little crazy. There are dozens of restaurants/bars, but most of them are packed on a Friday night. We walked up and down the whole street looking for a place to eat where we wouldn't have to wait at least 45 minutes. Rooh wasn't too busy and we were getting pretty hungry so we decided to give it a try. Now we know why they weren't crowded. The food is not very good. And expensive too. Rooh is trying to be an elevated Indian restaurant, but all it ends up doing is making stuff expensive. All we ordered was an appetizer (sweet potato chaat) and an entree (butter chicken) for the 2 of us to share. I had to dig through the sweet potato chaat to find any sweet potato. The taste was OK. The butter chicken had very little spice and almost no heat. It also only came with either rice or naan (not both). Just for those 2 items and a couple drinks (don't order the Kingfisher beer), our bill was almost $80.
All right, let's talk about this place. Walked in with a lot of excitement and anticipation of excellence in every realm of hospitality. You walk in and you place your order and find a spot to sit. The menu is limited but interesting with good choices. Surprisingly, our food arrived within 10 to 15 minutes of sitting down. Our drinks were nowhere in sight. We patiently waited as we work through our food. At this point the dessert had arrived but our drinks were still nowhere to be found. Nobody communicated with us about what was going on and why the delay in drinks. So words did not check on us during this time after putting the food on our table. Approximately after 35 minutes of sitting down someone from the bar yelled out our name for us to go pick up the drinks. At this point we would expect at least some level of mild apology for the delay. None of that was provided. The drinks were watered down and when we brought it to the server's attention. We were told that the bartender was on leave today and they did not know how to make drinks. So basically they're telling us they somehow mixed everything together and put it in a cup and gave it to us. The drinks were awful but nobody cared. Not looking to come back because of this experience unfortunately since our presence was not welcome and nobody cared about customers. Oh and I forgot to ask that the drinks that they placed on our tables were in a leaky drink cup as shown in the pictures.
Located in the Short North, Rooh is an excellent restaurant to experience authentic, gourmet Indian Cuisine. The ambience here is amazing, with one of the best designed/aesthetically pleasing restaurants in the area, and their service is phenomenal. Every dish has a great depth of flavor and tastes absolutely delicious. The beef short rib is spectacular! If you're in the mood for Indian cuisine, you need try out Rooh!
The service was great. The inside has plenty of seats for big parties or more intimate seatings. The food phenomenal. Allergy friendly.......definitely not. I went with some coworkers as they stated this was one of the better Indian restaurants in the area. I have anaphylaxis to milk protein. I tend to avoid restaurants that have cream based meals. This restaurant was good to show me what meals had milk products or didn't. Unfortunately cross contamination happened and to the ER I went. The dinner I had was beef short ribs, and it was absolutely delicious. If I didn't have food allergy I would come here on a weekly basis. If you do have food allergies be very aware.
Been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally had my first experience last night for dinner. It definitely lived up to its expectations with the chic interior design, creative cocktails, and unique small and large shareable plate options. Our server was very sweet and make sure we were satisfied with everything we ordered. They have a chart to help you decide what drink to get, and you can choose based off of categories like sweet, salty, etc. Can't wait to come back! Food was a little bit pricey for Indian food that would be the same (and spicier) at another Indian spot. But I think the service as a whole makes it worth the price. read more
Finally got around to experiencing Mornings at Rooh, which has been on my list since April. Overall, a really enjoyable experience. My partner and I shared the chicken sandwich (my favorite), tandoori chicken spiral (his favorite), the mango rasmalai croissant, and the jaggery latte (which I loved, especially with the Ube cold foam on top). Everything came out reasonably quickly, and the presentation was lovely! Everything looked so delicious and inviting. The chicken sandwich was my favorite item, but for my partner, the flavor of the chicken wasn't coming through enough. Personally, I really enjoyed the desi flavors and the sweet and spicy combination. I'd definitely eat this sandwich again. The tandoori chicken croissant was my partner's favorite- he loved almost everything about it. For me, while very delicious, the croissant wasn't flaky enough. The sauce also tasted more like a tomato soup than a red pepper puree, which kept surprising me every bite (just a different flavor than I expected). The mango rasmalai croissant wasn't too sweet, which I liked. I do wish it had a little more of a rasmalai flavor in the cream - there's a rasmalai ball in the middle which is a lovely burst of flavor. I would have preferred that flavor to permeate. I'd come back if my schedule allows! read more
3 months ago
I had the pleasure of attending Roo's Duckhorn Vineyards wine dinner last night, and it was a fantastic evening overall. This four-course dinner, paired with wines from Duckhorn, was another reminder of why Roo is, in my opinion, the premier Indian restaurant in the city. The menu was incredibly creative, with each course beautifully executed. The Tuna Sashimi Chaat was bright, fresh, and packed with vibrant flavors, and was wonderful with the fruity Sauvignon Blanc. The Tandoori Herb Chicken Tikka, topped with Amul cheese fondue foam, was paired perfectly with a crisp, lightly oaked Chardonnay. The standout of the evening was the perfectly charred Grilled Double-Bone Lamb Chop with Cherry Onion Chutney - savory, tender, and unforgettable alongside Duckhorn's Merlot. Dessert featured a light, fluffy chocolate cake served with raspberry, followed by a bold Cabernet to finish the meal on a high note. The only area that fell a bit short was the service. The staff worked incredibly hard, but they seemed overwhelmed at times. On a couple of courses, the wine arrived well before the food it was intended to accompany, which took away from the pairing experience. They also appeared to be short on stemware and had to serve some wines in glasses that weren't ideal. Even with those minor hiccups, it was a wonderful evening. Roo continues to set the standard for exceptional Indian cuisine, and I hope they host many more wine dinners like this. If you haven't experienced Roo yet, what are you waiting for? It's truly one of the best dining experiences in the city. read more
4 months ago
Seat yourself, order at the bar, fun brunch. This option is great. No fuss, casual, great quality food and service. Wonderful drink options. This is a wonderful option for a quick brunch in the short north. read more
4 days ago
They had a breakfast "pop up" for I don't know how long but they were or are cranking out breakfast sandwiches. They were pretty delectable along with the tasty potatoes and complimentary sauce. Overall, Rooh was welcoming dining experience with delicious food, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere. read more
5 months ago
With Rooh beginning a pop-up breakfast service in April 2026, the Mrs. and I had to see how it compared to its wonderful dinner service. Fear not, all is well in the a.m. We tried 3 savory items, 3 sweet items and an Ube Matcha that was good to this coffee 'un-aficionado'. The kitchen craftsmanship was apparent in every offering - striking the perfect balance that is required when blending Indian recipes/spices/-inspired dishes into other types of cuisine. Not everything we tried was "THE BEST EVER," and that's not an insult. Again, it's the presentation and obvious care that went into each dish that separates Rooh from the pack... along with a fleet of options that taste good. The standout savory dish was the Tandoori Chicken Croissant Spiral. But the fluffiest Egg Sandwich I've ever had and Crispy Chicken Sandwich did not disappoint. On the sweet side, the Jaggery Triple Chocolate Chip was double the depth of any gourmet cookie I've ever had. The Buckeye in Dubai Tart was nice but tiny. The winner in this category was the Mango Ras Malai Croissant because their croissants are outstanding. Several breakfast menu items are made with the croissant, and I venture to say that if you just ordered all of them, you would have a terrific experience. read more
Vegetarian delight! Upscale Indian food - super flavorful, approachable for those who might shy from traditional Indian food. I've been twice for happy hour menu (at the bar, M-F 5-6p) for $10 cocktails and $10 appetizers. Best appetizer by far was the sweet potato chaat. Must order if you dine here! Service was friendly, bar seating was comfortable, very cool decor. read more
ROOH is the kind of place that makes you pause mid-bite and look at your table like, "Okay... this is really good." Everything we ordered was thoughtful, beautifully plated, and packed with flavor. The menu feels modern and creative without losing what makes Indian food so comforting. Service was outstanding: warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful with recommendations. The pacing was perfect too, which is underrated and honestly makes the whole night feel elevated. Cocktails were next-level (balanced, interesting, not syrupy), and every dish had that "you can tell the kitchen cares" vibe. Loved everything!! If you're looking for a spot that feels special without feeling stuffy, ROOH nails it. We'll be back, again and again. read more
This place was delicious!!! We got multiple items to share - butter chicken, plain naan, truffle Parmesan naan, Sweet Potato Chaat, Green Pea & Goat Cheese Kulcha, Crispy Cauliflower Koliwada. 10/10 flavor and very easy to share. The ambiance was also very clean and comfortable. Would come back 100%! read more
5 months ago
Rainy Friday blues. So I decided to UberEats warmth from Rooh. I loved the Tandoori spiral croissant and egg nest croissant. Deliciously creative concoctions. read more
2 months ago
I had an amazing time at ROOH! I sat at the bar and got amazing service from the bartender, who had great recommendations. I got the sweet potato chaat to start, which was so unique, savory, crunchy, and tangy. next I had the vegetable korma, with super spicy potato-corn-artichoke dumplings in a rich, flavorful curry gravy. the garlic naan was well worth the extra $1. I finished off the meal with the masala chai which was served in a gorgeous glass and was so indulgent and aromatic. the whole time, lively Indian inspired music was playing and people were happily chatting away. 10/10 for food, service, and ambiance! read more
2 months ago
We came in a Sunday around 11 for brunch pop up. There was ample seating and was a relaxing, upscale atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and kindly explained any questions. Fried chicken sandwich: solid fried chicken sandwich with pickles. Bun was toasted well and held the sandwich together nicely. Paneer toast with poached egg: would recommend this as it's more unique. Crispy potatoes: solid smashed potatoes that were roasted to a perfect crisp. Came with a spicy mayo dipping sauce. Mango ras malai croissant: would recommend if you like mangoes. This is a cream mango filled croissant roll. Great blend of sweet and salty. The croissant was flaky on the outside. Hot Vanilla bean matcha mango cream foam with oat milk. You can ask for it to be less sweet. Very solid matcha. The mango cold foam was really good and reminded me the mango flavor is a mango lassi. Hot jaggery matcha ube cream foam with oat milk. Very solid matcha. This is sweet, but not as sweet as other ube drinks. It's more earthy. I'd love to come back and try their dinner. read more
The Short North area on High St on a Friday night is a little crazy. There are dozens of restaurants/bars, but most of them are packed on a Friday night. We walked up and down the whole street looking for a place to eat where we wouldn't have to wait at least 45 minutes. Rooh wasn't too busy and we were getting pretty hungry so we decided to give it a try. Now we know why they weren't crowded. The food is not very good. And expensive too. Rooh is trying to be an elevated Indian restaurant, but all it ends up doing is making stuff expensive. All we ordered was an appetizer (sweet potato chaat) and an entree (butter chicken) for the 2 of us to share. I had to dig through the sweet potato chaat to find any sweet potato. The taste was OK. The butter chicken had very little spice and almost no heat. It also only came with either rice or naan (not both). Just for those 2 items and a couple drinks (don't order the Kingfisher beer), our bill was almost $80. read more
4 months ago
All right, let's talk about this place. Walked in with a lot of excitement and anticipation of excellence in every realm of hospitality. You walk in and you place your order and find a spot to sit. The menu is limited but interesting with good choices. Surprisingly, our food arrived within 10 to 15 minutes of sitting down. Our drinks were nowhere in sight. We patiently waited as we work through our food. At this point the dessert had arrived but our drinks were still nowhere to be found. Nobody communicated with us about what was going on and why the delay in drinks. So words did not check on us during this time after putting the food on our table. Approximately after 35 minutes of sitting down someone from the bar yelled out our name for us to go pick up the drinks. At this point we would expect at least some level of mild apology for the delay. None of that was provided. The drinks were watered down and when we brought it to the server's attention. We were told that the bartender was on leave today and they did not know how to make drinks. So basically they're telling us they somehow mixed everything together and put it in a cup and gave it to us. The drinks were awful but nobody cared. Not looking to come back because of this experience unfortunately since our presence was not welcome and nobody cared about customers. Oh and I forgot to ask that the drinks that they placed on our tables were in a leaky drink cup as shown in the pictures. read more
Located in the Short North, Rooh is an excellent restaurant to experience authentic, gourmet Indian Cuisine. The ambience here is amazing, with one of the best designed/aesthetically pleasing restaurants in the area, and their service is phenomenal. Every dish has a great depth of flavor and tastes absolutely delicious. The beef short rib is spectacular! If you're in the mood for Indian cuisine, you need try out Rooh! read more
The service was great. The inside has plenty of seats for big parties or more intimate seatings. The food phenomenal. Allergy friendly.......definitely not. I went with some coworkers as they stated this was one of the better Indian restaurants in the area. I have anaphylaxis to milk protein. I tend to avoid restaurants that have cream based meals. This restaurant was good to show me what meals had milk products or didn't. Unfortunately cross contamination happened and to the ER I went. The dinner I had was beef short ribs, and it was absolutely delicious. If I didn't have food allergy I would come here on a weekly basis. If you do have food allergies be very aware. read more
Wow! Four of us had the absolute best dinner on NYE at Rooh. Every dish we shared was fantastic. Our server, Ariana (sp?), was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. My paan clouds cocktail was delicious. The mushroom kolcha and kofta were absolute standouts. The chai tiramisu was good but the carrot halwa cake was phenomenal. My only disappointment is that we haven't visited Rooh prior. We cannot wait to go back. read more
2 years ago
The proper cocktails and great service bring this review up to a 4, but it was truly more like a 3 overall. Decidedly "meh" all around. The bad: Do not validate short north garage parking. Food was mediocre and overpriced. Although the decor is nice, it needs some music or something to raise the energy. They charge for saffron rice w entree.....at an Indian restaurant. Overall, feels like it is past its glory days. The good: Cocktails. Creative, fun, tasty. That bar staff is on point. Server had personality + and service was fantastic. read more
Rooh should not be missed. Hands down excellent food, service, and ambiance. We started with excellent drinks, but I didn't grab a photo nor remember what they were, but know they were fantastic and 100% worth getting again (if I knew what it was). The Cauliflower appetizer was perfection. Easily fried and full of flavor with just enough sauce to make the dish shine. I wish there were a few more pieces because the flavor was *that* good. The small dollop of dipping sauce was also great - not required, but a great addition to the flavor. Beef Short rib is always my choice, if it's on the menu, and this was an excellent version. The minimal curry flavoring plus the veggies was a great flavor that wasn't overpowering. It was a great dish with just enough complexity to make it interesting but not too much! read more
We have been eyeing this place for a year, and SO glad we finally made it in. What a delight in Columbus. The fusion of flavors, nestled right in the heart of downtown Columbus with a beautifully decorated location and ambiance. Service was amazing. Hats off to everyone working here because I've never seen such a staff be SO knowledgeable not only about their menu, but ingredients. You can feel the passion. Now for the food...everything we got was a must. - Butter Chicken -Chicken Kofta Biryani (spicy but delicious) -Raita -Garlic Naan -Lamb Keema with House Brioche -Samosa Chaat Not a single bad item. A delightful night. Appreciate the level or service for a great birthday night, thank you team! read more
Restaurant Week Edition: My wife and I have been wanting to try this place out for a while now. I'm glad we were finally able to! The food was exceptional! I'm not very familiar with Indian food so I was open to trying anything. They had a three course for $50 special menu. I ordered the Butter Chicken Bombas, lamb burrah chop, and the crème brûlée. Everything was delicious! Service was very friendly. I enjoyed the aesthetics of the restaurant. It stayed consistently busy so getting a reservation is a must. I can't wait to come back and try something new! read more
1 year ago
I came here with some friends on a Friday evening. The restaurant was not super busy and we were seated immediately. They had a happy hour, but we were unable to enjoy it because it was only applicable to the bar seating. How unfortunate. I ordered a cocktail that was like a spicy mango. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The cocktail had a very nice mango flavor with a hint of spice for food. I ordered the Samosa chaat and shrimp, tikka masala with yellow rice... Or saffron rice. The Samosa had an array of flavors which I enjoyed. The shrimp tikka masala had plump, juicy shrimp with a nice snap, but there were not many shrimps. The price was a bit much. Most of the dish was tikka masala sauce, which I use to finish all the rice. Given the price of the dishes, I was hoping for a little more food or complementary foods to go with the meal. A few of my friends who ordered different food items than me did not enjoy their food as much, and had some complaints regarding the flavor profiles. The service here was spot on our waitress was very nice and in good spirits. From what I heard this place has some of the best Indian food. I'm hoping that they get back to those standards. read more
5 months ago
We decided to make a reservation here for Valentine's Day as my husband is a vegetarian and I love trying new things do it seemed like the perfect fit. The ambiance is pretty, with a gorgeous mural up front, and lots of soft lighting. The service was impeccable from start to finish and even though they were busy on a rainy Saturday, we did not want for anything our entire visit. We ordered the Samosa appetizer and the Paneer wheel, with extra rice and garlic Naan. We also ordered a few mocktails as we were feeling festive! Everything was delicious and while we don't get out downtown much on weekends these days I would definitely recommend! read more
Small portions at a large price tag Short ribs were served cold (not my preference) Garlic naan was tasty Large plates are reported to serve 2 people, but I can't imagine a situation where 2 people with any sort of appetite will be sustained. I've had homemade Indian, family owned restaurants, and franchises and this experience didn't match any of those in taste or value read more
3 years ago
Rooh is a chain. But some of my friends had been before and recommended coming for dinner! A friend of mine had the lamb shank Nihari during restaurant week and recommended I try it. I ordered that while my vegetarian friends got the saag and the kofta. The portions look small, but I'm guessing they put cream in it? I was full by the end! It's a much more elevated experience so the food is pricey. But the lamb tasted like it was a high quality and my friend's saag tasted really fresh! We got drinks as well, which were very much Indian-inspired with certain types of flavors and seasonings. Very unique! We all enjoyed what we got! We came midweek and it wasn't busy. My friend had made a 7:30 reservation but there were so many tables open. I liked the vibe. Very nicely decorated and they were playing music by Indian artists. You can find parallel parking, but it was difficult to find a spot so I parked at a nearby garage. read more
3 years ago
I recently went to Rooh for restaurant week on Friday 01/26/24 and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised! I have been to the rooh in Chicago a couple times when I lived there and thought that this Columbus one was wayy better overall! Food: 5/5! As the first course, we got the kheema and the shrimp, for the entree we got the nihari and the palak paneer, and for dessert we both got gulaab jamun with rabri. Everything was delicious!! The flavors were not muted down and the spices came through all the way. Nothing was overtly spicy just for the heck of it. I liked the Nihari the best - the meat fell of the bone seamlessly and the flavor reminded me of the Nihari I grew up eating in Bombay (I know!!). Drinks: I got the paan drink and it was SO good! I'll probably be going back just for that :) Ambience: chic inviting and upscale, but not stuffy. Service: our server was very helpful! Everyone was kind and professional. Will I return? Heck yeah! read more
I came here on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday. This area is always very busy on Saturdays and the parking is a little rough, but there is a garage nearby so it wasn't too bad. The first thing I noticed when I came in is how cute the decorations are. The seats and table and wallpaper and even glasses/plates were SO CUTE. When we were sat our server came over, she was very nice but the restaurant was super loud and a lot of times it was difficult to hear. We ordered cauliflower koliwada, shrimp pepper fry, nawabi kofta, tiger prawns, butter chicken, and beef short ribs. I LOVED the shrimp pepper fry and cauliflower koliwada. The entrees were good too but definitely not as good as the appetizers. A MUST TRY is the chilies & cheese naan. I'm usually a garlic naan girl myself but omg this was the best naan ever. The website says the food is Indian fusion and I'm not sure what it's fused with lol but it's definitely not authentic. If you've never tried Indian before it may be a good intro but was definitely as spicy/flavorful as the Indian I'm used to. For dessert my friends got free ice cream for their birthdays. They have lots of fun flavors and we got the pumpkin tamarind, salted jaggery, and the carrot cake with saffron. The salted jaggery was probably the best ice cream I've ever had. The two ice creams came out super early and then they started bringing our checks before we even got the cake. I was going to tell them to not worry about it but then they brought it out so the timing was definitely off and inconvenient. The cake itself was very unusual it was super spongy and dense, but overall it was pretty good. I would come back again if I'm in the area. The service was decent and the food was good but would not recommend if you're looking for anything near authentic Indian. read more
A really amazing, elegant culinary experience! I feel that this is the type of place you need to go out of your comfort zone and try new things if you are not familiar with Indian cuisine. I had no preconceived notion for a few of these dishes and was blown away by the Paan Clouds drink and Lamb Keema Hyderabadi. I also recommend coming for happy hour for great prices and so you can try lots of amazing appetizers! I really enjoy myself every time I'm here and we are so lucky to have such a unique restaurant in Columbus! read more
2 years ago
Modern Indian dining experience with a fusion of styles and flavors that are sublime. I ordered the Beef Short Rib Koftas (Madras curry powder, preserved lemon aioli, panko), Sweet Potato Chaat (Kale tempura, yogurt mousse, tamarind, cilantro mint chutney, broken raspberry) and Carrot Halwa Cake (Phirni mousse, saffron ice cream, roasted pistachio) for desert. Everything was a perfect portion, the service was fantastic and I only wish there was a location in Phoenix. Enjoy! read more
1 year ago
This was a last minute find and SUCH a good one. The interior design is gorgeous, the tables are well spaced, and everything was so clean. The manager greeted us and took us to the table (super sweet guy) and our server was extremely knowledgeable and personable. This place has a SUPER cool drink menu and drink concepts that were very well executed. I think the highlights here are the small places/apps. Honestly my least favorite part was my main dish (Feta Saag) but only because it felt more like an appetizer than a main dish (was still delish though). This place is for sure worth checking out! read more
Rooh has been on my want-to-eat list for what seems like forever, but my favorite dinner partners aren't big Indian food fans. So I was so happy during the last restaurant week that someone agreed to come with me! First, as everyone knows, it's beautiful inside. We had a lovely table by the window. We started with cocktails that were delicious. Was so happy that the waiter- who was incredible- basically told us what to order (I'm vegetarian and gluten intolerant) and the choices were amazing! The appetizer I got - Sweet Potato Chaat- was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Will definitely be back for that. My main dish - the stuffed Indian eggplant- was also good, but not as amazing at the chaat. My dinner partner liked his meal too and also agreed that he would come back (and remember, he's not an Indian food fan). Service was exceptional and really helped. I thought it was a good serving size, and the price was higher, but it makes for a special night out. read more
I got to try a few dishes here- I like fusion Indian places because they have creative twists on typical foods. The truffle mushroom kulcha was one of my favorites. I also had the chicken tikka kulcha which was good but not as good as the truffle one. I had the sweet potato chaat which was a lot of fried/slightly battered crispy spinach - it was actually hard instead of crispy but I gave them this feedback and they took it off my bill (that's rare for an Indian restaurant). The cauliflower Manchurian (crispy cauliflower fritters) were really good. For the main dish, we had the paneer pinwheel as well as the butter chicken. The paneer pinwheel had a good gravy, but I wasn't crazy about the butter chicken gravy- it was mediocre. We also had this other kofta dish with spinach gravy which was pretty good. We also had channa which was average. The ambience is pretty nice- a lot of non Indians come here, and it looks more casual than the typical dinner type Indian restaurant. read more
Restaurant Week 2023 at Rooh. I have such mixed reviews of this place. On one hand, the butter chicken is incredible (usually). This time is was off for some reason. A couple of my bites of chicken tasted freezer burned. It really ruined my favorite dish. Usually this dish is off the charts. I also got a shrimp appetizer that was way too salty. The food just wasn't as good tonight. Here are a couple other issues that would elevate my dining experience. Downer 1: Nothing to drink if you don't want alcohol or sugar drinks. I ordered ice tea and was offered lemonade or hot tea with some ice. Many of us don't drink soda or high sugar drinks/cocktails. It would be nice to have an option like ice tea. Downer 2: They push a QR Code menu. Unfortunately, my phone never gets reception in this restaurant. I have 4 bars but no website will load when in this restaurant. They offered me to connect to their WIFi but I don't link to public Wi-Fi. Finally they brought me a paper menu. We should have done that in the first place. A nice higher end dining establishment should push us to be on our phones when out to eat with friends. This spot has so much potential. I want to like it more, but there are a handful of things that just made tonight disappointing. I've had better experiences here, tonight just wasn't one of them. Downer 3: Overpriced for what you get. I think the price point could come down a bit. read more
2 months ago
Perfect for a birthday dinner! Comfortable yet elevated in the service and atmosphere. The food deserves a 10/10. Our waitress said it well... their entrees are "not as much food as other Indian restaurants, but plenty filling!" read more
If you are looking for a great date night atmosphere, AMAZING customer service and to top it off amazing authentic Indian Cuisine then you must look no further! I've been too ROOH twice now and sat at the bar twice gotten a few drinks and a few apps and everything has been absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back and finally get some entrees! read more
I was for sure positive I already wrote a review for this place, but somehow nothings showing, so here it goes... again, haha: October 2023, I met Anna H. for happy hour to check this place out. Walking in the setting is nice, somewhat on the minimalist side. We sat at the bar. If I remember correctly, there weren't any purse hooks under the bar; that would be a great addition. I don't recall much anything about service, so it must have been decent. I also (apparently) forgot to take pictures of their menus, so I can't comment on their offerings as a whole. Straight to the food. I absolutely looooved the Wild Mushroom Kulcha. It was wildly good, far above our other dishes we tried. The fresh grated cheeses mixed with the truffle oil was incredibly flavorful. The bread was light too, leaving room to savor the taste and try the other dishes. The other dishes we tried: - A cooked cauliflower app that was "wok fried" in a sweet sauce - good - A Shrimp app - lightly fried and served with a green chutney Don't recall the flavors, but I do remember liking the dish - Last app dish was a beef balls concoction I believe. The white dollop on top was something of a sour cream like consistency. I had a good time stopping in overall. However, based on this first and only visit I've had to Rooh thus far, I probably wouldn't venture back, at least not based on a solo decision. If friends picked this spot, sure. I think I got a thin air of pretentiousness, but that's a personal feeling, so take it as you will. read more
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