Rudraks – Indian
Rudraks envelops guests in a tapestry of vibrant aromatics, where the air is perfumed with the deep, earthy scent of toasted spices and slow-simmered sauces. Velvety curries rich with saffron and ginger find their perfect match in smoky, blistered naan pulled fresh from the tandoor, all served within an atmosphere of warm, sophisticated hospitality. This is a space where traditional Indian heritage is elevated into a modern sensory journey, inviting diners to linger over every bold and beautifully layered bite.
706 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025 +1-212-222-4800 http://rudraks.com/Rating: 4.9/5 (228 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, high-fiber, gerd, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise Rudraks for its exceptional Indian cuisine and warm hospitality, describing the experience as a "10 out of 10." Guests rave about the flavorful lunch specials and standout dishes like the chicken chettinad, "otherworldly" palak paneer, fresh achari paneer tikka, and crispy pani puri. The atmosphere is celebrated as cozy and inviting, with soft Bollywood music and dim lighting creating a perfect setting for the attentive, top-tier service provided by the welcoming staff and owner.
Menu
Salads
- Tandoori Salad - $10: Chicken cooked in tandoor served over Mesclun Mix Greens Cherry Tomato Red Onion and Cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Shrimp Salad - $12: Shrimp Cooked In Tandoor Served Over Mesclun mix Greens Cherry Tomato Red Onion And Cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- House Salad - $10: Mesclun Mix Greens, Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Bell Pepper, Cucumber Red Radish Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Kachumber Salad - $10: Diced Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, Bell Pepper Tossed in Chat Masala and Lemon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Soups
- Tomato Basil Soup - $10: Tomatoes seasoned in Basil and Thymes Simmered with Indian Spice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Mulligatawny Soup - $10: Yellow Lentil with Mix vegetable Simmered with Indian Spice finished with Coconut Milk Served with Lemon wedge. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Appetizer (Vegetarian)
- Rudraks Special Pani Puri - $10: Pani puri is an immensely popular Indian street food of crispy, hollow, fried dough balls (puri) stuffed with boiled potatoes, Chickpea and served with special Mint and coriander water. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Assorted Vegetable Fritters - $10: Assorted Vegetable Spiced, Batter with Chickpea Flour Fried and Served With coriander and Mint Chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bombay Bhel Poori - $10: Crispi puff Rice, Peanut, Chopped Onion Tomatoes Cilantro Topped With Mint Sauce And Tamarind Chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lasuni Gobi - $12: Crispy Cauliflower Florets, Tossed With Garlic Tomato Sauce
- Tandoori Mushroom - $13: Mushroom marinated with roasted Garlic and cooked in clay oven. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Anjeer Aur Kele Ke Kebob - $10: Pan Seared green plantains and fig cake with Ginger juice, Spices, Cilantro, Turmeric, Lemon Juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Achari Paneer Tikka - $14: Marinated cube of cottage cheese, Bell Pepper, onion Barbequed in clay oven. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Ragda Chaat - $10: Chickpeas Seasoned with tamarind and mint chutney served over potato patties. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Samosa - $10: Crispy Turnover, Seasonal potatoes and green pea Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Hummus - $8: Hummus Served With Garlic Naan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Paneer Kathi Roll - $12: Wrap Stuffed with Spiced paneer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Appetizer (Non Vegetarian)
- Haryali Scallops - $16: Scallops Marinated with fresh cilantro, Roasted garlic, Tamarind chutney. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Coconut Shrimp - $14: Pan seared shrimp seasoned with coconut curry powder, Mustard seed, Curry Leaves, Tamarind Juice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Shrimp Balchao - $14: Pan seared shrimp seasoned with ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, chilli peppers, cloves, cinnamon, mustard seeds and vinegar
- Shammi Kebab - $14: Pan seared ground lamb pattie with chickpeas, roasted garlic, cloves, peppercorns, mint, cilantro.
- Chicken Samosa - $12: The most awesome chicken tikka stuffed in a deep fried pastry served with mint and tamarind chutney.
- Fish Amritsari - $14: Fingers of fish coated in a spiced gram flour batter and deep fried till the outside is crunchy.
- Achari Chicken Tikka - $16: Boneless cube of chicken marinated with pickling spice and hung yogurt cooked in clay oven.
- Chicken Lolly Pop - $14: A Chicken Lollypop is an Indo-Chinese Fusion Appeatizer Made from Marinated Chicken Wings
- Chicken Kathi Roll - $14: Chicken Kathi Roll is a Flavorful Indian Street-Food Wrap Filled with Marinated, Spiced Chicken folded in Buttery Pratha Bread.
Vegetarian
- Malai Kofta - $18: Indian cheese dumplings, simmered in creamy tomato sauce and dry fenugreek.
- Avial - $17: Plantain assorted vegetable, green mango, cumin, garlic coconut milk, green chili.
- Roasted Eggplant Bharta - $18: Roasted organic Eggplant, cooked with roasted garlic, onions, tomato and cilantro. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Special Dum Aloo - $18: Baby Potatoes Simmered in onion tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Saag Paneer - $20: Home Made Cottage cheese cooked with fresh spinach, Ginger, Garlic and ground spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chana Pindi - $20: Home Made Cottage cheese cooked with fresh spinach, Ginger, Garlic and ground spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Paneer Tikka Masala - $20: Home Made Cheese Paneer cooked in tandoor finely Tossed in a tomato fenugreek sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Bhindi Do Pyaza - $18: Fresh okra, dried mango, caramelized onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Rudraks Special Makai Saag Malai - $18: Corn cooked with fresh spinach and a hint of dill Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Mutter Paneer - $18: Cubes of cottage cheese cooked with fresh green peas in rich sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Aloo Gobi Mutter - $18: Potatoes and cauliflower cooked with green peas and Indian spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Paneer Makhani - $20: The Makhani sauce is usually made up of puree tomatoes, ginger, garlic, red chilli powder and cream.
- Kadai Paneer - $20: The combination of paneer, onion and colorful bell peppers with spicy tomato sauce, aromatic whole spices and herbs.
- Dal Tadka - $17: Yellow lentils, ginger, onions and tomatoes and tempered with cumin seeds.
- Punchranga Dal - $17: Five different lentil cooked together and seasoned with pickling spices.
- Dal Makhani - $18: Black lentils simmered on slow fire overnight and tempered with cumin and ginger
Chicken
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $22: Tandoori charred Chicken, Simmered in creamy tomato
- Chicken Tariwala - $22: Traditional home style chicken curry with potatoes.
- Chicken Saag - $22: Fresh spinach cooked with chicken garlic, onion, tomato and cream
- Chicken Vindaloo - $22: Chicken in a fiery vinegar, kashmiri red chilli
- Chicken Shahi Korma - $22: Chicken cooked in almond based rich sauce with garlic, fenugreek, onion, tomato.
- Chicken Chettinad - $22: Chicken cooked with curry leaves, tamarind and a touch of coconut milk
- Kadhai Chicken - $22: Chicken and assorted fresh vegetables with bell pepper and special sauce.
- Chicken Kali Mirch - $22: Boneless chicken cooked with freshly grounded peppers curry leaves and onion tomato sauce.
Duck
- Duck Saag - $24: Fresh Spinach cooked with Duck Garlic, Onion Tomato and cream
- Duck Vindaloo - $24: Duck Cooked In Fiery Vinegar, Kashmiri red chilli
- Duck Masala - $24: Tandoori Charred Duck, Simmered In Creamy Tomato Sauce
Goat & Lamb
- Lamb Or Goat Rogan Josh - $24: Traditional goat or Lamb curry cooked with kashmiri chilli paste, garlic, golden onions, Home ground spices
- Raan-E-Gosht - $28: Braised lamb Shank, shimmered in onion, garlic roasted spices.
- Zafrani Gosht - $24: Cube of Lamb cooked with Saffron, Cashew, Raisins, Royal Cummin, Tomato
- Lamb Saag - $24: Lamb, Fresh Spinach, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Tomato Fenugreek leaves
- Lamb Vindaloo - $24: Specialty of Goa cooked with vinegar, hot chillies and spices
- Rudraks Special Lamb Chops Masaledar - $39: Tandoor Oven Grilled Lamb Chops cooked with onion and tomatoes and hot spices.
- Nilgiri Lamb Korma - $24: Cube Of Lamb cooked together with Grounded ginger, garlic, corriander mint and coconut milk.
Sea Food
- Lobster Masala - $35: Lobster trail with shirake mushrooms, chopped onions, garlic, white wine
- Shrimp Curry - $25: Shrimp cooked with ginger, garlic curry leaves.
- Mangolorian Fish Curry - $24: Salmon fish simmered with coconut, turmeric, tomato chilli powder fresh Raw mango
- Shrimp Tikka Masala - $25: Barbequed Shrimp cooked with creamy tomatoes and fenugreek sauce
- Goan Shrimp Curry - $25: Shrimp cooked with fresh coconut, cumin, coriander seeds tamarind dry whole chilies
- Goan Salmon Curry - $25: Tandoor Oven Grilled Lamb Chops cooked with onion and tomatoes and hot spices.
Tandoor (Earthen Oven)
- Tandoori Chicken - $22: Chicken marinated with fresh tarragon, Yogurt, Spices and Olive oil
- Tarragon Chicken Tikka - $22: Shrimp cooked with ginger, garlic curry leaves.
- Tandoori Chicken Tikka - $22: Boneless Chicken marinated with grounded spices and Yogurt cooked in Clay Oven
- Reshmi Kabob - $22: Mince chicken seasoned with garlic, ginger, mint, fresh ground spices
- Frontier Kebabs - $24: Mixture of Chicken tikka, Malai kebab and Achari Tikka.
- Murg Malai Kebab - $22: Boneless Chicken cut into Cube Marinated with ginger paste, GarlicPaste white Pepper finely ground Cooked in Clay Oven
- Ambi Jhinga - $28: Jumbo tiger coastal prawns flavored with raw mango and chargrilled in Clay Oven
- Kandhari Champe (Lamb Chops) - $35: Baby Lamb chops seasoned with coarsely ground spices, tamarind and jaggery
- Lamb Boti Kabab - $24: Cube Of Lamb marinated with fenugreek ginger, yogurt and lemon juice.
- Noorani Seekh Kabab - $24: Mince lamb, mace, cardamon, peppercorn, mint and caraway seed. Skewered, cooked in Clay Oven
- Tandoori Salmon Tikka - $28: Salmon filets are marinated in a infused yogurt, sour creme and gramflour cooked in clay oven
- Tandoori Mixed Vegetable - $20: Assorted fresh vegetable marinated with yogurt, sour creme and gram flour cooked in clay oven
- Tandoori Mixed Grill - $35: All assorted kabab from clay oven
Bread
- Poori - $6: Whole wheat, deep fried puffed bread
- Tandoori Roti - $5: Whole wheat bread cooked in tandoor.
- Pudina Pratha - $6: Whole Wheat Bread topped with Fresh Mint
- Laccha Pratha - $5: Multi layered Whole wheat Bread from the tandoor
- Aloo Paratha - $6: Whole wheat bread stuffed with spiced potato.
- Garlic Naan - $6: Tandoor baked bread topped with fresh chopped garlic
- Tandoori Naan - $4: Tandoor baked light bread.
- Onion Kulcha - $6: Baked white Wheat bread filled with onions.
- Peshawari Naan - $6: Baked bread stuff with nuts and dried fruits.
- Rosemarry Naan - $6: Baked bread flavoured with rosemary
- Keema Naan - $7: Whole wheat bread stuff with spiced grounded lamb
- Chees Naan - $6: Tandoori, Bread stuff with cheese.
Vegan
- Makkai Ki Roti - $6: Maize Flour Flat Bread
Rice
- Lemon Rice - $10: Lemon Flavoured basmati Rice, Curry Leaves, Mustard Seeds
- Steamed Basmati Rice - $5: Aromatic Long Grain rice
- Vegetable Biryani - $18: Assorted fresh vegetables cooked with basmati rice and Indian special herbs and spice.
- Goat Biryani - $22: Basmati rice, Baby goat, Spices
- Chicken Biryani - $20: fluffy basmati rice layered over tender & succulent pieces of Chicken accompanied with the mesmerizing aromas of spices, herbs & caramelized onions
- Shrimp Biryani - $24: fluffy basmati rice layered over Shrimp accompanied with the mesmerizing aromas of spices, herbs & caramelized onions
- Lamb Biryani - $24: fluffy basmati rice layered over tender & succulent pieces of Lamb accompanied with the mesmerizing aromas of spices, herbs & caramelized onions
Sides
- Raita - $7
- Papad - $5
- Mango Chutne - $6
- Mix Pickle - $6
- Dal Tadka (Side) - $12
- Dal Makhani (Side) - $14
- Saag Paneer (Side) - $14
Dessert
- Shrifa Kheer - $7: Almond apple flavored rice pudding with goodness of saffron milk
- Gulab Jamun - $7: Traditional classic Indian sweet flavoured in cardamom saffron cream
- Ras Malai - $9: Steamed cottage cheese dumpling with flavoured saffron milk.
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $5
- Sweet Lassi - $5
- Salted Lassi - $5
- Rose Lassi - $5
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Water (S) - $5
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Water (L) - $8
- Indian Spiced Tea - $5
- Iced Tea - $6
- Lemonade - $6
Frequently Asked Questions about Rudraks
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Rudraks is suitable for families, providing budget-friendly ($) pricing, warm hospitality, and a cozy, inviting atmosphere with welcoming, attentive staff.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Rudraks has an average rating of 4.9/5, with diners consistently describing their experience as a 10 out of 10.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features 15 highlighted items and accommodates 36 dietary tags, including vegan, keto, gluten-free, and high-protein options.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Rudraks supports keto, vegan, and gluten-free diets with options like Chicken Vindaloo, House Salad, Vegetable Biryani, and Steamed Basmati Rice.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Rudraks specializes in Indian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like chicken chettinad, palak paneer, biryani, and fresh tandoori-baked naan.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Rudraks is special for its 4.9/5 rating, "otherworldly" palak paneer, and a modern sensory journey featuring soft Bollywood music and dim lighting.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Rudraks is budget-friendly ($) with a 4.9/5 rating, and diners specifically praise the flavorful lunch specials and exceptional Indian cuisine.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for Rudraks does not include information regarding the restaurant's specific hours of operation or daily schedule.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Rudraks by visiting their official website at http://rudraks.com/ for more information and inquiries.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Diners celebrate the atmosphere as cozy and inviting with soft Bollywood music and dim lighting, contributing to its 4.9/5 rating.
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