To this day, I still think about the branzino. Tamarind prawns and miso corn appetizer were tasty! The branzino was perfect with the creamy yellow sauce. The waitress June was very helpful to recommend what to order because I do not like spicy food! My water glass was never empty. I don't drink but maybe next time I will try the mango or guava mocktail. I'm excited for my future visits and can't wait to work my way down the menu while savoring every single delicious bite. read more

ROOH - Miso corn - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Reservations required. They offer elevated Indian dishes which changes several times a year. We always try something new but sometimes we wish our favorites would return. Service is mixed. Some time they are attentive and detailed, other times not so much. Dishes are innovative which gets us coming back. On our recent visit we ordered: Charred corn & Miso Bhel - 5/5 Octopus Balchao - 5/5 Lamb Shank Nihari - 3.5/5 Rangoon Seafood Curry - 4/5 Wheat Roti - 1/5 Texture of Milk - 5/5 read more

First time here and it was absolutely delicious! We had several dishes and all of them were good. My favorites were the puri, chicken meatballs, and butter chicken. The chicken meatballs had a crispy outer layer with a rich truffle (?) sauce that was so yummy. I definitely will be coming back here. Service was also great as we were a large group and they never left us alone for too long. read more

Rooh is a very good fancier Indian restaurant in SOMA/Rincon Hill We sampled a bunch of plates, I always love the tikka masala but the dahi puri is a standout. Cocktails were very good too Service was reasonable, no complaints read more

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Very nice and quiet ambiance! Appreciated that water was consistently refilled and empty plates were cleared promptly. Everything came out quickly after we ordered The food is excellent, with the seafood curry probably being my favorite. Dahi Puri is a close second. read more

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My favorite new restaurant I've tried this year and the best Indian restaurant ever, this place blew me away with the execution on every dish. The standout was the chili crab - huge tender lumps of crab in a luscious sauce. The lamb and saffron rice were also fantastic. My date and I both loved the Old Monk cocktail with passion fruit. It was surprisingly not too busy on a Thursday night. Can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes. Bravo! read more

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Ordered takeout for dinner after passing by this place many times. Rooh Butter Chicken - flavorful and creamy but the chicken was on the drier side. If the chicken wasn't dry, I would've really enjoyed this. Garlic Naan - lacked garlic flavor and the naan was very dense. It wasn't chewy or fluffy like other naans I've had. I expected a little more from a place at this price point. read more

ROOH - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We went for a tasting menu - and we were spoiled and stuffed!! They were accommodating for me as I don't eat meat, so gave me extra dishes when everyone else was having meat. My fav was the fish curry and the cauliflower. All the sauces and popadoms were fab. Amazing staff and lovely setting read more

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We needed a vegetarian-friendly upscale restaurant for lunch for a corporate celebration and Rooh was nearby. Unfortunately my experience here did not match the quality of food I tasted for dinner at the Rooh in Palo Alto several years ago. We ordered: - Dahi puri: unfortunately they came pre filled, so you couldn't do the fun poke-and-fill that makes this snack fun. The filling also seemed to be just pure yogurt. No potato, no mint chutney, no tamarind chutney. Bland, I'd skip - Bombay pan bahji: an artisinal take, with butter brushed soft rolls and a pile of lemony and buttery mashed filling (with a slight kick!). Delicious but requires assembly - Vegetable kofta: the dumplings themselves (falafel-like) were pretty bland, but the gravy/sauce was a heady mix of saffron and cardamom that addicted your tastebuds with its sweet and savory combo. Soak up with some saffron rice - Signature paneer pinwheels. 3 pinwheels (like a sideways paneer lasagna) in a smoky sauce. Again the sauce really carries this dish - soak up with some saffron rice - The garlic naan was dry and tough. - They didn't even have any chai?! Logistics: - indoor seating only - Limited street parking nearby but walking distance from T muni line and 4th & King Caltrain station - several vegetarian options available read more

ROOH - Vegetable Kofta, Signature Paneer Pinwheel - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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3.5 if I could! I came in with my team members, and was really excited to try this spot out. It's decorated nicely, and has good ambience. We were seated right away, but not really even any description of the menu. The order many different things to share and try, and while things were good, nothing was stand out. I would like to go back and try some other items, and a drink read more

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After a 10 year gap, came back here for a really flavorful dinner. Bhel puri was really yummy, highly recommend starting with this light, fluffy, and refreshing appetizer. The saag/spinach dish with charred corn was so satisfying with newer flavors. Appreciate the helpful service! Enjoyed being waited on by Pooja who gave great recommendations and was so friendly! Will definitely be coming again to Rooh read more

ROOH - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My team came here for a very nice group dinner and we generally enjoyed the experience. This was one of the few places we were able to book for a group right over 10 people (almost everywhere else we looked wanted a room rental / event fee for 10 and up) so the group size accommodation was a big plus. That said, they seated us in 2 tables that were not connected but close by, so it was a bit challenging for the group to interact. Also, they were strict on where the chairs could go (can't sit at the end of the table - we had 9 people show up on time including myself, and I put a chair on the end of one 8-person table so all of us could sit at one table until the rest arrived. I was told there needed to be 6 feet from any other guest seating by regulation, so 8 could sit at one table while 1 had to sit alone. 5 of us ended up squeezing into one side until the rest arrived, but this ask seemed unnecessarily inflexible. We had two sets of the three course prix fixe (one table was vegetarian, so they selected different choices), which was more than enough for the whole group (ended up taking home leftovers). Other pros: Beautiful decor, high end feeling. Has a full bar, extensive cocktail menu with very showy drinks. One of them was presented in a glass belljar (think: rose from Beauty and the beast) and opened with mist flowing off of it. Portions are still large but presented artfully. We finished the first course not realizing that was only the first course! The food is flavorful and delicious but definitely didn't miss on looks as well. Good selection for vegans and vegetarians in the group. read more

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My second time trying Rooh! We ordered the Dani Puri it's super flavorful I ordered the Tawa Branzino with rice The fish tastes super tender and soft! Will definitely come back again read more

First time here, we had a party of 12. We were sat at two separate tables. The experience started a little rocky with the original server and there was an incident where we had an extra chair and so we moved it to the end of our table and a gentleman came by and was pretty direct and said "you can't put that there". Instead of approaching it in a helpful manner, it was pretty rude. Not the best way to start your dining experience. The experience did take a positive turn when our new server greeted us, he was super positive and attentive and knowledgeable. We did not go with the prefix menu we ordered family style off the regular menu and I'm so glad we did. We got to try so many wonderful foods with magnificent flavors. My favorites were the dumplings, ribs, crab dip, naan and the flaky bread that came out with the naan bread. Everything has such great flavor and I would love to come again and try more off of the menu. Overall for such a large party we did have a great experience thanks to our server and the delicious food. read more

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This place is so good! This was our second visit, but the first time we had food. Last time, we just had drinks and the food looked so good that we knew we would be back to try it. Our server was very friendly. He made great suggestions to help us with the selection process. We ordered the Dahi puri for an appetizer and it was delicious. Such a well balanced dish with a little crunch, some sweet and coolness, and a nice spice to finish. We also ordered the octopus balchao which was a hit! It had the perfect amount of spice and was so good. The portion size was very fair as well. They don't skimp on the octopus. For a main, we ordered the butter chicken, garlic naan, raita, and saffron rice. Everything was delicious and packed with so much flavor. The cocktails were super good as well, and their descriptions of them were really on point and helpful. We definitely recommend this place and will for sure be back in the future! Highly recommend. read more

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Loved our experience at Rooh SF! The Indian fusion cocktails and food were bold, creative, and beautifully presented--so much fun from start to finish. Everything was unique and full of flavor. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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Simply amazing Indian fine dining in the heart of SOMA in San Francisco. Service is professional, the food is top notch Indian fine dining and ambience is nice for such a place. I enjoyed most of the food choices and they had plenty of options for everyone. The Dahi Sev Poori and their kofta were huge hits. Jackfruit tacos were unique. Will definitely return when I am in the area again read more

ROOH - Dahi sev Poori - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This visit was a really mixed bag. I liked the butter chicken, but it was a very tomato forward butter chicken and a medium spice level. Based on the texture, I thought the chicken might have been cooked on the bone and then deboned before plating which I really like. I liked the Bombay Pav Bhaj, and the bread it came with was amazing with a bit more density to it than your usual pav. The masala jackfruit tacos were good and quite spicy. The saffron rice might be my favorite. It is as saffron as saffron gets. Very aromatic with a distinct flavor. I've never had saffron rice this concentrated. It was delicious. The wheat roti was also good with a nice texture but quite greasy. I think they melted ghee or butter on eat piece. I usually, they brought missi roti even though we ordered wheat roti, but they fixed the mistake quickly and gave us the missi roti at no cost to us. The missi roti isn't something I would ever order. It was like a soft cracker rather than a bread. The lamb Korma was okay. It was a bit gamey for my taste, but Ameya and his parents liked it the best, probably because it wasn't spicy. They also liked the tamarind prawns. I did not like my cocktail. I love a good clarified milk punch, and the Tulsi Twilight is supposed to be yogurt washed. I couldn't tell it was washed with anything. All I could taste was acidity, and it gave me heartburn. Also couldn't taste any basil. They are known for their dahi Puri, but I don't understand the hype. Reviews online describe it as a burst of flavors and describe the yogurt as tangy. The yogurt I had was only sweet, and the seasoned potato and green apple at the bottom tasted like a Mexican green salsa. The presentation was sad. I was a bit disappointed by the desserts. The texture of Milk was just rasmalai topped with a crispy milk on top that reminds me of how milk dries around the top of your milk jug after some time in the fridge. The Khubani Ka Meetha was nice, but the menu said it had a cardamom mousse. I absolutely love cardamom, but I couldn't taste it in the dessert. The presentation was beautiful for both desserts though. They didn't have chai. Crazy. I went home, took a pepcid to balance out the acidity from my cocktail and drank a cup of chai. read more

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We were here on a Friday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. The service was gentle and attentive, and the ambiance was calm. We tried the Dahi puri and garlic crab as appetizer. Both were really impressive with balanced flavour. The main course we had butter chicken, lamb dishes with naan-- solid, classic tastes. Overall, the dishes were authentic, beautifully presented and full of flavor. I do not have too much experience with high-quality Indian cuisine, but I'd highly recommend ROOH. read more

ROOH - Butter chicken - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came here for a business lunch and we really had a great time! All the food we ordered were amazing and the atmosphere was nice and elegant - perfect for business gatherings. I also really enjoyed our services, our server was attentive and amazing. Our orders arrived in beautiful plating. Overall I would recommend the Tamarind Prawn and the Tawa Branzino over everything. The prawns were spicy and fresh and tender. The branzino was super tender and flavorful as well. Forgot to mention the Kurkure Maitake Mushroom - which is heavenly and meaty. Super great option to order! The butter chicken is what you'd expect and the Lamb Shank Nihari was good too if you like lamb. The chili cauliflower was good as well, can ask them to add more chili flakes if you like spicy foods. On top of that, the Dahi Puri had beautiful presentation, make sure to have your phones ready! We didn't order drinks because we were still going back to work in the afternoon. I have heard great things though, can't wait to go back and try. read more

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Don't be fooled by the presentation, the taste is pretty average. Paneer pinwheel curry was ok, and kofta curry was meh, as kofta itself was dry. The breads we ordered were chewy and hard to break. The service is fast and the ambiance is good overall. But the food isn't bang for your buck. Can go if food isn't a priority :) read more

ROOH - Signature Paneer Pinwheel Vegetable Kofta Chili & Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had a good experience overall. The service, ambience, and food were very good. Our server, Kranti, was knowledgeable about the dishes and ingredients and helped us choose options that worked with my food allergies. It was also our anniversary, and they gave us a complimentary dessert, which was a nice touch. Overall, a great experience. Recommended! read more

This place was soooooo good. We came after a long day of walking around the city and dropped by to have some pre-dinner snacks before we took the Caltrain home. We got some cocktails, Dahi puri, and split a Chili Cauliflower (maybe? I'm actually not sure, I thought this was a tofu dish but when I went to look at the menu online to confirm I didn't see any tofu dishes lol) Regardless, GET THE DAHI PURI. It's so delicious and the yogurt mousse is such an interesting twist on this classic Indian staple. Eat it in one bite for street cred! Service was very friendly, although we came at an off time so we were one of two parties in the restaurant. Ambiance was really good! Fancy but in a modern way - I would come here on a date! read more

ROOH - The beautiful dahi puri - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've always wondered what progressive Indian food was and now that I've had it, I know exactly what it is! We got a variety of different bites: Chicken biryani - Surprisingly, the bowl that it came in looked small, but looks can be deceiving because there was actually a sizeable amount of rice and chicken in there! The rice was delicious and there was plenty of chicken bites in there. Perfectly seasoned and each bite of the surprisingly pillowy soft rice with the chicken just makes me want to shovel more and more into my mouth. It seemed like an endless pit almost because I was hacking away at it and there was still so much left! Jackfruit toast- The jackfruit was mashed and delicate, and the "toast" was actually not toast, it was cheese! This was such a surprising element to this dish that added insane creative depth, it just made this 10x better. Butter Chicken- Rich, flavorful, can't ever miss with butter chicken. All in all, super solid spot! read more

I recently went to Rooh to celebrate a friend's birthday and it could not have been more perfect. From the start to finish, the entire experience was phenomenal. For starters, we had the Lamb Chops and the Chicken Meatballs in Truffle sauce, absolutely heaven. Perfectly cooked, rich and so full of flavour that they set the tone for the evening. For the mains, we ordered the Butter Chicken, Paneer Pinwheel and the Lamb Shank Nihari. While everything was delicious, the Nihari was hands down my favourite. Slow cooked, tender and deeply flavourful. It's a dish I would come back for again and again. Dessert was just as impressive. The Kaju Katli and Mango Shrikhand were both elegant and indulgent, the perfect sweet ending to an already Amazing meal. A special shoutout to your server, Pooja. She was incredible, warm, knowledgeable and made us feel so taken care or. She guided us through the menu with such thoughtfulness and even got us complementary dessert. She truly is the best. Overall, this was a 11/10 evening. The food, service and atmosphere all came together beautifully. If you are looking for modern Indian fusion with heart, Rooh is a must vis read more

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Date of Visit: 8/16/2025 Visited Rooh together with my husband and friends on a Saturday in mid August. Visited Rooh a long time ago with a friend for Happy Hour, and had some great experiences with the cocktails. We made the reservation a few days before our visit, and we sat right away. The cocktail menu of Rooh was very special. All drinks were put on a wheel and separated with different tastes, including sweet, sour, bitter etc. Ramu's Fizz $17 Husband got the sour selection which was made with Vodka, Citrus Gin, and Grapefruit Juice, Cranberry, Passionfruit Water. On top it was Mascarpone Cheese and Egg White. Mango Tango $12 I got the non-alcoholic drink that was made with Mango, Yogurt, Green Cardamom, and decorated with Toasted Pistachios on top. Very creamy and smooth, and was great as a non-alcoholic drink. Box Office $17 Our friend got the bitter section, this cocktail was made with Popcorn Bourbon, Popcorn Syrup, Angostura Bitters, and Amul Butter Wash. Kumoan Swizzle $17 Last one is the sweet option, made with Vodka, Dom Benedicitins , Lime, Orange Juice, and Fig Jam. Dahi Puri $16 For appetizer, we got the Dahi Puri whith was made with semolina puff with yogurt mousse, containing flavors of avocado, tamarind, raspberry and mint. One piece in one bite and it was quite flavorful. Chili Paneer & Cojita Puff $20 Warm and crispy puff with Fig Chili Jam and Curry Leaves Thecha. Tandoori Lamb Chop $24 We also got the lamb chop. Decorated with masala Cous Cous and Marrow Sauce. Crispy Prawns $22 A little spicy crispy prawns as the appetizer was great. Fried Prawns marinated with Sweet Chili and Tamarind Sauce, and Wasabi Cream. Butter Chicken $30 For the main course, we got the butter chicken. The Tandori Roasted Chicken Thigh mixed with Smoked Tomato Makhani, very great with roti and naan. Wheat Roti $6 We ordered the roti. This one is more fluffy. Garlic Naan $6 Garlic naan smelled very good with garlic spiced. Katju Katli $16 For dessert, we got the traditional Indian dessert that was made with layered cashew cake, pistachio cream, and jaggery-peanut toffee. read more

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Good food good service, went here on Monday night and sat at the bar around 530 and was really excited to try this place out. Very friendly bartenders and the duri appetizer was, extremely different but really tasty! Only thing I didnt like was that the lamb shank entree took less then 5 minutes to bring to me after I ordered it, felt weird... some what off-putting. Garlic naan bread was delicious. Would recommend but idk if I would return read more

ROOH - Lamb Shank Nihari - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

ROOH in SF has some of the best naan I've ever tried--fresh, warm, and absolutely delicious. The ambiance is beautiful, and the food overall was amazing. Definitely a great spot for a memorable meal! read more

ROOH - Amazing food with tons of flavor. - Indian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I specifically love traveling for great food, and this spot had been on my list for a while--and it did not disappoint one bit. From the moment I walked in and grabbed a seat at the bar, the experience was top notch. The service and atmosphere truly matched the flavor of the food--elevated, thoughtful, and memorable. For food, I tried the chicken pepper fry taco, which was packed with bold flavor and a great start to the meal. I also went with the butter chicken, which was absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and perfectly executed. The saffron rice paired beautifully with it. The only slight letdown was the garlic naan, which felt a bit undercooked for my liking. From the bar, I ordered the Guavalution, and not only did it taste amazing, but the presentation was incredible--definitely a standout. To finish, I had the "Texture of Milk" dessert, and it was the perfect ending to the meal--creative, balanced, and memorable. Overall, an amazing experience and absolutely worth the trip. I'll definitely be back. read more

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ROOH gets one star for the ambience and one star for the service. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, very high class, and thoughtfully designed. The service was also solid and attentive. Unfortunately, that is where the positives end. The biggest disappointment by far was the food, which should obviously be the star here, and it completely missed the mark. We ordered the butter chicken, and it did not taste like butter chicken at all. It genuinely tasted like tomato soup with chicken in it. It was technically edible, but the flavor was completely wrong and honestly pretty nasty. We asked for a dessert recommendation and were told to try the Texture of Milk, which was a huge mistake. That dessert was really bad and genuinely disgusting. I would strongly advise anyone to skip it. The only dish we actually liked was the dahi puri, which is similar to pani puri but topped with yogurt instead of a juice filling. That dish was flavorful and enjoyable, but one decent appetizer does not save an entire meal. What makes this even worse is that the food is extremely overpriced for the quality. For how much they charge, the food should be exceptional, and instead it was some of the most disappointing Indian food we have had. At these prices, there is absolutely no excuse. They really need to replace their chef because the execution is just not there. Overall, I would never go back and would never recommend this place to friends. A beautiful space and decent service cannot make up for food that is this bad, especially at such a high price point. read more

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Rooh is one of those spots where you take a bite and immediately know you made the right reservation. Everything was amazing. The puri puffs are a must. So flavorful and just fun to eat. The black daal was honestly my favorite. Rich, perfectly spiced, and super satisfying. Paired with the garlic naan? Obsessed. The naan was soft, buttery, and exactly what you want to scoop up every last bite. Also the guava mocktail deserves a shoutout. So refreshing and actually felt elevated, not overly sweet. I love when a mocktail feels intentional. The vibe inside is beautiful and chic but still comfortable. Perfect for date night or a special dinner. Definitely coming back. read more

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The food was so fresh! I usually don't go to fine dine Indian restaurants, but this one just blew my mind. We ordered the pinwheel paneer, jackfruit tacos and khubani ka meetha. I didn't enjoy the khubani ka meetha as much because it had too much cardamom, and the order of cauliflower pakoras was very ordinary even though it tasted fresh. the rest of them were amazing. The jackfruit just crumbled in my mouth and it was a flavor bomb. It was a little dark for me to see all the amazing food and the service got a little bad towards the end because of the rush. The food is great if you stick to the most popular items. read more

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We celebrated our family birthday here and it was great. Dahi puri, chicken meat ball, butter chicken were terrific. Paneer and korma were not so great and octopus was too spicy. Dessert was great. The service was excellent but ambience was a bit too noisy. read more

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The food was incredible. This was probably the best dal makhni i had in US. We also got dahi puri and the presentation was upto the mark.

Food here was pretty good. It's feels like a modern take on upscale indian cuisine. Pretty small portions but felt quite heavy. I wasn't overly impressed with the way the food tasted itself, but the atmosphere and plating was impressive. In terms of service, it was quick but we also felt a bit rushed to order. Overall, if I'm wanting upscale indian for a date night this would be a good option, but if I cared much more about the taste of the food than the presentation and atmosphere, I'd rather choose a more casual Indian spot. read more

Absolutely loved this spot- as fans of Indian cuisine, I loved their unique taste on the classic Indian flavors and dishes. We were sat promptly and our waiter was very friendly and accommodating. We got the chai old fashion and the ramu's fizz- both beautiful with great, light flavor. For our food- we started with the aloo tikki and the dahi puri- both some of the best bites of the night. The presentation and flavors of both were absolutely insanely tasty. The crispy potatos with the aloo tikki will stay in my dreams for the end of time. We also got the chicken tikka kulcha and the chili cauliflower- both flavorful and light. For our main we shared rice, garlic naan (get two orders), and the butter chicken- it wasn't too sweet or overly spicy but was a great round out for our meal and the chicken was good quality. For dessert we wrapped up the meal with some saffron ice cream which was next level refreshing. Service and food were definitely 10/10 and the spot felt trendy and clean. read more

Amazing, fun indian food. The only dishes we didn't like were the dahi puri, which was super sweet and almost dessert like, and the lotus roots, which were too sweet. The daal was a stand out. The mango lassi was also top notch. Everything was quite decadent so felt a bit sickening but the presentation and execution were amazing. Service was also exceptional. read more

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Never had fine dining Indian food before but Rooh lived up to the hype. Everything we ate here were beautifully presented and bursting with familiar Indian flavors. The Dahi Puri was the standout dish. One bite and it's bursting with so many flavors. The cocktails were surprisingly really good as well. read more

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Outstanding, all around -- the food, service, ambiance, all impressive. We have been to this restaurant a few times and enjoyed it each time. If you like unique flavor combinations, Rooh will certainly please your palate. Last night we enjoyed the Dahi Puri, Butter Chicken Kulcha, Potato Tiki and Crispy Okra. To accompany the food we opted for the Mumbai Chai; I recommend at least one person at the table order this for its spectacular presentation. I love chai anything, so this is also my fave drink. Take note-- on a Monday night there was a wait at the door. Being two of us only, we were able to walk and seat ourselves at the bar; you want to ask the host first before doing that. If you're a larger party I recommend placing a reservation. Fabulous evening, always special. read more

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Everything that I ordered was great. The seafood curry blowed my mind. It was flavorful and had a lot of high-quality seafood. It pairs well with naan bread or rice. The Puri was so good, and I was surprised by how light the cream was. read more

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