Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

4.8

1287 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Vegetarian-friendly
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Located in Historic Downtown Freehold, Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro presents an exceptional upscale dining experience.
Modern Indian cuisine is making rapid strides. Today, it has moved beyond the realms of fusion gourmet. At Aarzu, we are taking the Indian cuisine out of the butter chicken and curry circle. The focus is on taste, texture and presentation. While the cooking method remains the same, our recipes involve diverse elements and unique food pairings with presentation being the focal point. After all, we do eat with our eyes first! Our innovative menu also brings to light the regional culinary diversity of India.
The décor, lighting, colors, art and even the serving platters in Aarzu are designed to complement the food to create the complete experience for the guest.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(732) 333-0933
Website
http://www.aarzu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Shetty
Catering
We have a sister company called IndieGala Catering.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options and a Banquet Hall, perfect for any occasion.

Location
30 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728
Neighborhood
Freehold
Parking details
(Market Yard Parking Lot) Ample free parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant, Also Available - Street parking
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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What 1,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro offers an "extraordinary dining experience" with inventive and flavorful dishes. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and refined presentation. The restaurant's standout dishes, like Palak Chaat and Chicken Tikka Masala, are a "culinary revelation." With a "lovely ambiance" and BYOB option, Aarzu is perfect for special occasions.

1,287 Reviews

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Edgar
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great experience! We had the butter chicken as the main dish, with naan and a dip to start, plus chana masala as a side. Everything was delicious, though the chana masala had a bit of spice to it (just a heads-up!). The staff was super accommodating, especially when my partner mentioned their nut allergy—they went out of their way to prepare a custom dish not on the menu. Highly recommend this spot!
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Natalie
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was amazing! It really exceeded my expectation. I was hoping the food was just as good as it showed on social media, but it was even better than that. The service was also very good! It felt like a very romantic dinner because the ambience was great as well. I cannot wait to be back. The hour and a half drive was worth it!
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Rich
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service, as always. Our favorite Indian restaurant
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Clara
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always very good!! The food and service are perfect.
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Michael
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nouveau Indian cuisine. Tasty and different. Pricey.
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Shruti
New York City
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service as always. Sam the owner/manager(?) stays and visits every table to make sure everything is perfect. Our table had the lamb chops, malai shrimp, a goat dish and the trout fish curry. I’m vegan and I had the avocado mango bhel, achari bhindi. From all at the table, every dish was absolutely delicious. Presentation is nice. We have been there many times and last night was another good experience. Best Indian restaurant in NJ.
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Joseph
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
outstanding but very dark should have more lighting or better ledgeable menus very difficult to read in the dark
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Lucian
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very exquisite, food was unique and delicious, other than the wine and dessert platter dinner was fairly cheap for 4 small plates, food portions were reasonable and the food was not over seasoned, good food speaks for itself.
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Sandy
New Jersey
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most delicious Indian meal we’ve had in a long time. Everything was EXCELLENT!!!
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Saimir
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best Indian restaurants we’ve been too. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent.
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FAQs

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 333-0933.

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1287 OpenTable diners.

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

30 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

Neighborhood
Freehold
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
(Market Yard Parking Lot) Ample free parking available in the parking lot behind the restaurant, Also Available - Street parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Shetty
Additional
Banquet, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.aarzu.com/
Phone number
(732) 333-0933
Catering
We have a sister company called IndieGala Catering.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options and a Banquet Hall, perfect for any occasion.

Gift card

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Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 1,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro restaurant rated?

Does Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro offer gift cards?

Is Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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