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

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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

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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

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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

Rooh Columbus - Cauliflower Koliwada Sweet Potato Chaat - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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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

Rooh Columbus - Egg nest croissant - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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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

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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

Rooh Columbus - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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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

Rooh Columbus - Beef Short Ribs - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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

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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

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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

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My first time in the Short North did not disappoint! Went to Rooh with coworkers and it was a fun vibe with creative cocktails. We shared several apps (Sweet Potato Chaat, Avocado & Green Chickpea Bhel, Cauliflower Koliwada, and the Wild Mushroom Kulcha with truffle oil which was my favorite. For my main, I had the Stuffed Indian Eggplant with artichoke which was so saucy and delicious. Amazing food, great service, and perfect for sharing plates with a group! 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Columbus - Samosa Chaat - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Rooh Columbus - Sweet Potato Chaat - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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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

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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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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

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Wonderful everything and the bartender was very nice and polite. The dining area is clean and beautiful. Food and the drink (mule) was amazing! read more

Rooh Columbus - 10/10 Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan, Mango Mule - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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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

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I had been wanting to try this spot and restaurant week was the push I needed to get here. They didn't offer us the regular menu, but we did see other people order off of it; we ordered off the restaurant week menu but it would have been nice to see what else was available. Our server was super kind and attentive. My water was never empty, which goes a long way with me! We started with the cheese pav rolls and the chicken bombas. Both were good but the bombas were incredible. For my main course I got the butter chicken which was phenomenal. The garlic naan is so tasty, and great to dip in the sauces, but equally delicious on its own. For dessert we got the mango crème brûlée and the carrot cake. My husband liked the carrot cake more and I liked the mango brûlée more, but safe to say they were both good. Situated in a chic and well decorated space, this is a nice spot to grab some good Indian food read more

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Went for Restaurant Week and we ended up going off the regular menu! The Sweet Potato Chaat was probably my favorite thing all night. That and the Dahi Puri and Carrot Halwa were awesome! We also ordered Butter Chicken - only received like 3 pieces of chicken slabs and they weren't pre-cut, not a big deal but not my fav. The Tiger Prawns were delicious though but also only 5 prawns. The garlic naan was delicious but small, I wish the plates came with naan AND rice. But I mean these are usual things to expect from a fancy restaurant. The Chai Tiramisu was really good and light/fluffy but we thought it was really lacking any chai flavor, it tasted like a normal tiramisu! Service was amazing! The waitress was super attentive and I don't think our glasses ever stayed more than half empty. She was on it! read more

Rooh Columbus - Sweet Potato Chaat & Dahi Puri - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We were sadly so disappointed. The food tasted decent, but for the price point, I expect exquisite flavors or huge portions. Neither delivered. The pista sour was fair, but the tiniest alcohol drink I've ever had. The naan was small. They have no menu, there's a QR code. We ordered the sampler and it didn't come with the red pepper chutney. The server said the menu has not been updated. Why? At $32 for a beef entree, they should be able to update the electronic menu. read more

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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

Rooh Columbus - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Rooh is so cute inside and their service was above and beyond. I went in with some strict dietary restrictions and they worked with me and worked with me to put something together that was not only delicious but beautiful! I can't wait to go back and try the food as-is, as my dining companions were raving over their dishes! read more

Rooh Columbus - Curated dish - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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First time trying Indian food! I got Sweet Potato, Butter Chicken and Mango Ice cream. Everything was sooooo goooooood, so perfect to me! Before I went there I had no idea what I was going to get and I have to say from my picky personal opinion, this place is very very nice, the food was so delicious, the presentation was the best! If I didn't listen to my husband this time and went somewhere else, I would be really regret it! I love the Sweet potato the most, with everything that came: crispy kale, yogurt mouse, really everything! I will go back to Rooh and get this again and again. My butter chicken was very nice too, the curry not spicy, the chicken was cooked perfectly soft! Donna our server was super sweet and very smart, she can answer and explain every questions we had. Thank you! I will see you again, soon! read more

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Dinner at Rooh tonight! It was delicious. The inside of the restaurant is super cute and clean. I also loved the lighting. Staff was incredibly friendly and prompt. MANGO MULE-- refreshing with a nice flavorful spice CAULIFLOWER KOLIWADA-- had a nice crunch, very tasty! BUTTER CHICKEN -- SO good. it paired so well with the saffron rice and garlic naan. Had enough for leftovers too. 10/10 read more

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First of all, beautiful restaurant! I am a sucker for GOLD! I will be honest, my first choice in food is rarely Indian... however, my husband really enjoys Indian food and has been waiting to try ROOH for ages. I had reservations and had a slight wait (less than 10 minutes) after arrival -- I try to be understanding as the world is still understaffed since COVID. We were warming greeted by wait staff, and began to look over the menu. This offerings were definitely elevated Indian food. First time I dine at an Indian establishment, I order butter or tikka chicken in order to gauge the kitchen - this hit the mark for me! It was creamy and not too acidic -- chicken was cooked perfectly and moist - flavor profile that created a symphony on the buds! While this might not be my first choice to dine out (due to not craving this cuisine), I won't complain if this is the restaurant of choice. read more

I was a bit disappointed coming to this restaurant. The food is mediocre Indian food. The prices are extremely extremely high for what the food is. The drinks were ok. I did like how there are unique drinks, like I got one which goat cheese foam in top. The atmosphere is very pretty, I loved the painting. Overall the food isn't worth it here, I think there are better Indian restaurants that are affordable in Columbus. read more

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Came in with my family on a whim and we had the best experience! We didn't have a reservation, but were able to get seated right away on a Saturday night, which was a pleasant surprise. The service was great, our waitress was very friendly and walked us through the menu after learning it was our first time visiting Rooh. The ambiance was pleasant, wasn't too loud or quiet. There was a large mural on the wall when walking in that was amazing. Now let's get to the food. I'm not kidding when I say my family said "wow" after every single bite. It was all SO good. We split about 3-4 small plates and 2 large plates and everything was so flavorful and delicious. I had the mango mule to drink, which was also really good. If you're looking for a modern take on Indian food, Rooh is where to go. However, if you're looking for traditional Indian food, this is not it. We also learned they change some of their menu items from time to time, so I'm very excited to go back and try new dishes they have! read more

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I have made a reservation here and went with my friends. We were seated immediately. The decor and ambiance was very cozy and modern. The staff were friendly and polite. Their drink menu is excellent and most of the drinks we tried had a great flavor and a twist as well. I would definitely go for the drinks. We also tried few small plates among them the chicken, cauliflower and kale chat were delicious. The lamb kheema was good, but it had a pungent lamb smell and the pav was amazing. Coming to the main course we got the 1. Panner Pinwheel (4/5), the panner was super soft and the gravy was good. 2. Butter Chicken (4/5). Both of the gravy's had a similar flavor profile and the chicken was a tad bit chewy. Overall a good twist on Indian food with great drink selection. There is street parking but might be hard to find. There is a parking garage on E Goodale St. read more

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