we had to cancel but bought take away and it's our new fav indian food restaurant - need to try

AMAZING Indian food, one of my favorites in the city for North Indian staples. I love coming here for the lunch specials, so grateful that this gem is in the UWS! Highly recommend trying the masala chai, and can't go wrong with any of the curries really. I recommend pairing a sweeter curry with a more savory curry (e.g., tikka masala/malai kofta + tariwala if sharing! read more

Service was terrific. The 3 persons in our party were very happy with the service and the cuisine. Will be returning asap

The food here is tasty and of high quality. The curries are served with one portion of rice for the table. Pani puri - plenty of flavor, with sweet and sour chutney already inside plus plenty of spice and freshness from the water. Ragada chaat - well seasoned ragada patties in a dice, paired with nice toppings and in good balance especially from the yogurt. Saag - rich and creamy, but not overwhelming. The saag had a nice and delicate flavor that played well with the other seasonings. Onion kulcha - buttery and fluffy, the perfect accompaniment to any curry. Chicken Chettinad - I didn't try this, but my partner said she loved it. The whole meal worked out to $80, and it ended up being quite a lot of food for two people. This is definitely one of the best Indian restaurants in the neighborhood - definitely give it a try. read more

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Came here with my father who can't handle spice and doesn't eat meat. It was SO good! Will have to eat here again! read more

Rudraks - Tandoori Mushroom - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent service continues! This is becoming one of our goto places in our neighborhood. read more

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My cousins and I came here for dinner on Sat night. As we were unable to find a way to do an online reservation, we decided to walk-in. The place was smaller than I expected and understandbly packed at around 7pm. We approached right as a family of four arrived, and they got ahead of us. They waited several minutes for someone to acknowledge them, but they lucked out and were able to get seated within a few minutes. Another couple who was already waiting also got seated. We were told 15 minutes, so we went to the bar next door and came back but the only table available was a 2-seater so we squeezed in and waited another 15 minutes until a 4-seater emptied. We also had an incident with a mentally unstable individual on the sidewalk. He actually chased us into the restaurant! But the head guy and waiter were able to ward him off - we were grateful for that. There is no foyer or waiting area in this restaurant, which made it difficult to wait for our table (or escape the guy), but thankfully it wasn't too cold outside. But it may have been an issue in the dead of winter. Food and drinks were both good. We got some papadum to start with, which was a nice complement to our drinks. Then ragda Chaat (slightly on the spicy side) and Chicken Tikka Masala (delicious, loved the sauce) and Avial (mixed vegetables). We also got Garlic Naan, which was soft and flavorful. We ended with a complimentary sweet dish of kheer (rice pudding). For drinks, my cousins got glasses of Malbec wine, while I got an Old Fashioned, which was average. Despite the issue with getting seated, we had a good experience. Prices were reasonable, and the staff was attentive and accommodating despite the crowd and chaos in the restaurant. I would recommend Rudrak's for anyone craving Indian food in the Upper West Side. read more

Absolutely fantastic place! Everything we got tasted very fresh and less oil and heavy cream, which some restaurants use to mask lack of flavor. The prices are also reasonable. - paneer tikka app: super soft and fresh and had a mustardy char on top sauce on top - dal makhani: very good and perfectly stewed lentils, and just the right amount of butter - saag paneer and Malala kofta : surprisingly very little oil and butter and cream because they tend to be more heavy - garlic and rosemary naan; although good flavors, they were a tad under cooked A nice touch they did at the end was provide hot toilettes to clean your hands at the table! The service was great also, our waiter was running around but somehow quick to fill up waters, check in on us, and clear away dishes. The owner also came over twice to check in on us and walk us out. Ambiance - beautiful decor but the place is a little small A great addition to the UWS food scene!! read more

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Indian food executed really well. The malai kofta was good, the naan was good, the pani puri was good, the mango lassi was good. I would definitely come back. read more

Rudraks - Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

After I ate the food at Rudraks Fine Indian Cuisine I swear I died and went to Heaven. We really miss the vegetarian Indian restaurant that was there before them, but we were more than happy to give this restaurant a shot too. My sister and I split two different chicken dishes. We had the Chicken Tikka Masala and the chicken saag. We also had naan, papadam, and a lot of rice on the side. I was a huge fan of the chicken tikka masala. That is my absolute favorite dish. I love the sauce and the chicken was the perfect texture. I also loved the chicken saag, but favored the masala. Rudraks also packed a dessert for us as well. We had dinner as a group of four and we all really loved our meals. We each got to try a little bit of each other's food and we were all deeply satisfied. I can see this being our new number one Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. Even my dad who doesn't love spice said this would be our default Indian takeout place. read more

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The service was great, the guy serving/hosting very welcoming and friendly. They offer lunch special which gives you a lot of food (1 app, main comes with rice and nann) for $20! Their chicken saag is my favorite ! They also serve alcohol. read more

Excellent service, attentive and very nice. Food was terrific. Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic Naan, 2 exc appetizers shrimp and cauliflower. Generous portions and delicious! Sat outside but indoors was nicely lit, well kept and clean. Will return & happily recommend! read more

The food here is AMAZING. Service is great as well. A tiny bit slow at times but they're very polite and kind. It was slightly warm inside. Otherwise, the food came quick, it was hot and fresh, and the ambience was beautiful with comfortable seating. Highly recommend this place! read more

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The lunch special is their best experience and value. I have gone at least 3 times I can think of. The service is on point in an upbeat and bright atmosphere, regardless of the inside seating or the patio. The interior is chic, and the playlist relaxing. read more

Rudraks - Non-veg lunch - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

What a fantastic dinner! Dined in the restaurant- really nice atmosphere and service and truly great food - we enjoyed butter chicken and lamb korma and naan and nothing disappointed! Can't wait to come back. We noted many people do takeout and delivery but highly encourage dine in as we enjoyed it so much. Our new favorite Indian restaurant in UWS read more

I love Rudraks. The service is wonderful. the food is absolutely delicious, and it's a wonderful, cozy place. I wish I could eat there every single day because the food is scrumptious and definitely affordable read more

Great place. Delicious food. Attentive service. They clearly care about their guests.

always very good service and food is consistently good. fair prices. glad they are in my neighborhood.

Great food, service and ambiance! We've been going here since it opened. Never disappoints. read more

This gem recently opened on the Upper West Side and so glad to see another solid, reasonably priced Indian restaurant nearby! The staff are so accommodating and always seat your party quickly. The restaurant is fairly spacious inside, with benches lining each side of the main dining area and blue chairs along the center aisle. I wanted to highlight that their lunch special is so affordable and comes with papadum and accompaniments (tamarind, tomato, and mint chutneys), complementary dal, basmati rice, naan, and dessert if you dine-in; if you order take-out or delivery, you unfortunately do not get the side of dal. Vegetable and chicken-based dishes are $15, while other proteins and seafood are $18. A few noteworthy and popular items include: - Dal Makhani: I have had this as part of the lunch special and ordered it with dinner. The texture is very creamy and they are super generous with their lentils. - Paneer Makhani: Very refreshing tomato flavor and great portion size, especially for lunch. The paneer is tasty and has a nice spongy texture to it. - Chicken Tikka Masala: The chicken is nicely charred with a balanced flavor. The curry is a bit on the sweeter side, which I very much appreciate. - Mango Lassi: Always tastes fresh and never overly sweet! Overall, I have had a few wonderful experiences dining here and ordering take-out. Shoutout to the staff, who are very attentive with table service and packing any items to-go. Eagerly waiting for them to begin serving the spiced tea soon. Hoping Rudraks remains a staple for Indian cuisine in the area, planning to keep coming back to support! read more

Food was elegantly prepared and plated. But I was surprised at the high ratings. While portions were plentiful, in fact large, and had a decent amount of protein, (something unusual for most Indian restaurants) the flavor was lacking and not very distinctive. Every dish was pleasant but tasted like it was watered down in both spice level and flavor profile. Another pet peeve: we ordered an appetizer that came as 7 individual balls, we were a party of 4. Can they not just serve an 8th ball, or tell us at the time of order this dish comes with 7 pieces, would you like an 8th for a slight upcharge? Will return to Kesari on 103/BWay as our go to. Better flavors and a great value if you get their special. read more

Beautiful little hole-in-the wall. Roses and candles on the tables and an attentive staff. Best tandoori chicken I've ever had, and relatively inexpensive. Would love to visit again! read more

I ordered tikka masala and korma and both dishes were not very fulfilling. The sauce didn't have a lot of taste, almost on the watery side compared to other Indian restaurants. The samosas were small compared to other places. read more

Best Indian in the neighborhood for sure and amongst the best in NYC! Rajesh is our favorite server

The food is delicious and the attentive service makes you feel like you are being pampered. Highly recommend Rudraks!!

The food is yummy. We ordered a lot of items and they were all good. The place is nice too. The service though needs to be ironed out. All in all we had a great time read more

We are so lucky to have Rudraks in our neighborhood. We go here often and I am only just now leaving a review because we just had lunch here for $15 and the food and the service and the ambience is just so beautiful. It's really must be one of the best lunch deals on the upper west side or perhaps anywhere in New York. The food is delicious. We got the saag paneer and the chicken tikka masala delicious perfectly spiced, beautifully prepared and presented and The service is super super nice. Treat yourself lots of people come in alone for a lovely meal, and delightful conversation. A happy place! read more

We dined in as a party of 4 two weeks ago and were very impressed with both the warm service and the food. We ordered a TON of different items and all were great. We typically alternate ordering delivery from two other UWS Indian restaurants, but tonight I decided to order delivery from Rudraks because I loved the food when we dined-in. I scheduled a delivery (I know, I know, who does this) via Seamless for three hours later. My order was then delivered 20 mins later (shout out super fast delivery). I called Rudraks and could not have been more impressed with the service I received. They immediately said no problem and, I can now confirm, delivered a second order at the scheduled time without charge or problem. In short, delicious food and superb service. Definitely try Rudraks before you return to your usual Indian restaurant! read more

I need to find more occasions to visit. You won't encounter similar cuisine at nearby places. The server approach was exceptional and the restaurant has a prime location. Welcoming personnel. I'd visit again and tell my friends to try it. read more

One of our favorites in UWS. Have done both dine in and takeout and prefer the dine in experience for the overall feel of great food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Tikki masala and tandoori options are terrific. Shrimp appetizer also great. Prefer the basic rice or basmati but not a fan of lemon rice. Service was attentive and warm. read more

The food was delicious! On recommendation of some friends we went here with some other out of town vegan friends. Lots of vegan options. Everything was yummy and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend. read more

We all have our local Indian restaurant, the one we go to with great regularity. Mostly because the food is consistently good. Unfortunately, Rudraks is inconsistent. The meat was hard, dry, and the sauce was watery - the very opposite of what good Indian food should be. Take a chance, maybe they will be better next time, but in a city with so many options, I don't think there will be a next time. read more

Really delicious food, like the meat was actually simmered in the sauce. Service was lovely. Ambiance. Glad it wasn't busy when we went because tables are close together. Prices decent, portions good, enough for leftovers. read more

The restaurant cooks food that tastes just right. The staff member displayed cheerfulness while helping with decisions. The flavors impressed completely! The restaurant avoided dim lighting issues. I suggest ordering across the entire menu. read more

Ended up here because my typical go to spot doesn't serve goat and I wanted goat biryani for eid! Rudraks did not disappoint, and there was even a little gulab jamun tossed in that I wasn't expecting! Will def be adding to the rotation. read more

Well worth it. Eexcellent flavors. we've been twice and not been disappointed. Very attentive service. read more

This spot deserves a return visit whenever I'm passing through. The people serving you enhance the overall experience. This place delivers what I want. Good food made from quality components. This spot deserves to become a fixture. read more

A great addition to our neighborhood. Everything we tried was excellent and the restaurant is intimate and cozy. read more

Lovely people, lovely food! Feel so welcome there. Has become a neighborhood favorite.

Great food service and decor. Wonderful upscale addition to the neighborhood It's lovely to be greeted with a smile and have excellent food cooked to order read more