Al-Aqsa Restaurant – Middle Eastern
Stepping into Al-Aqsa, guests are greeted by the intoxicating aroma of toasted cumin and slow-simmered spices that signal a masterclass in South Asian comfort. Golden, hand-folded singaras and savory chicken shami kebabs offer a crisp, flavorful prelude to the main event: steaming platters of fragrant beef tehari and chicken biryani, where tender meat and spice-infused rice meld into a soulful, aromatic feast.
2107, Starling Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 +17189047061 https://bronx.alaqsarestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Al-Aqsa Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Al-Aqsa Restaurant
Al-Aqsa Restaurant in Bronx has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Shahi Kala Vuna (24 oz), Balachan Vorta (12 oz) and Duck Curry (24 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Al-Aqsa Restaurant
Al-Aqsa Restaurant in Bronx has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Shahi Kala Vuna (24 oz), Balachan Vorta (12 oz) and Duck Curry (24 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Al-Aqsa Restaurant
Al-Aqsa Restaurant in Bronx has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Balachan Vorta (12 oz), Egg Mughlai Paratha and Vegetable Spring Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Al-Aqsa Restaurant
Al-Aqsa Restaurant in Bronx has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Roll, Duck Curry (24 oz) and Chicken Biryani (24 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Al-Aqsa Restaurant
Al-Aqsa Restaurant in Bronx has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Butter Chicken (24 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Al-Aqsa Restaurant
Al-Aqsa Restaurant in Bronx has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Duck Curry (24 oz) and Butter Chicken (24 oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Al-Aqsa Restaurant
Al-Aqsa Restaurant in Bronx has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Spring Roll, White Rice (24 oz) and Kalo Jam Box. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Al-Aqsa Restaurant
Al-Aqsa Restaurant in Bronx has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Egg Mughlai Paratha, Vegetable Spring Roll and Malai Chop. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Al-Aqsa Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Roll | 36.5 g | 59 g |
| Duck Curry (24 oz) | 10 g | 52.2 g |
| Chicken Biryani (24 oz) | 11.6 g | 43.6 g |
| Butter Chicken (24 oz) | 0 g | 37.3 g |
| Chicken Samosa | 13 g | 14.7 g |
| White Rice (24 oz) | 80.4 g | 10.9 g |
| Egg Mughlai Paratha | 22.3 g | 10.9 g |
| Special Rasmalai Box | 33.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Vegetable Spring Roll | 42.9 g | 8.5 g |
| Milk Tea | 31.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Fried Chicken | 35.7 g | 5.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers & Snacks
- Potato Chop - $1.99: Mashed potato patty Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Roll - $2.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Samosa - $1.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shami Kebab - $1.5: Minced chicken patty Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken - $1 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Singara - $1.5: Bengali style vegetable samosa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Roll - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Biryani & Rice
- Beef Biryani (24 oz) - $9.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tehari Boneless (24 oz) - $11.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Biryani (24 oz) - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Hazi Biryani (24 oz) - $11.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Morog Polao (24 oz) - $9.99: Chicken and pilaf rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice (24 oz) - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat Curries
- Beef Shahi Kala Vuna (24 oz) - $23.99: Traditional dark roasted beef curry Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken (24 oz) - $23.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Curry (24 oz) - $23.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Curry (24 oz) - $25.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Bread Specials
- Al Aqsa Special Paratha - $2 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $2.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Mughlai Paratha - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Vorta & Sides
- Balachan Vorta (12 oz) - $5.99: Spicy dried shrimp mash Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Begun Vorta (12 oz) - $5.99: Mashed roasted eggplant Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Bhaji (12 oz) - $4.99: Fried potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $3.99
- Milk Tea - $1.5
- Soda (Coke/Pepsi/Sprite) - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- Coffee - $1.99
Desserts
- Special Rasmalai Box - $9 Dietary tags: Halal
- Kalo Jam Box - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Malai Chop - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about Al-Aqsa Restaurant
- Is Al-Aqsa Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Al-Aqsa Restaurant has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beef Shahi Kala Vuna (24 oz), Balachan Vorta (12 oz) and Duck Curry (24 oz).
- What can I eat at Al-Aqsa Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Beef Shahi Kala Vuna (24 oz), Balachan Vorta (12 oz) and Duck Curry (24 oz) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Al-Aqsa Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetable Spring Roll and White Rice (24 oz).
- Is Al-Aqsa Restaurant gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Al-Aqsa Restaurant?
- Chicken Roll, at roughly 59g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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