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Aarzu DR - Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro, Freehold, NJ

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

4.8
4.8
1294 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • 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 17:00–21:15 Sun 16:00–20:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:00–21:15
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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What 1,294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Best Food

  • Monmouth

    Innovative

  • Monmouth

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro is a culinary gem known for its "fabulous food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about its "elevated spin on classic Indian dishes" and commend the "warm and attentive" staff. The restaurant offers a delightful BYOB experience with a "lovely ambiance," perfect for special occasions.

1,294 Reviews

  1. Monika

    VIP

    Caribbean

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They do a great job with everything. The presentation and taste of food is impeccable.

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  2. Soujanya

    New Jersey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was good, amazing place for couple and family dinners. Taste was incredible. Portion of the dishes was little small. But overall a great experience.

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  3. Jaspreet

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. The Dessert Platter is delicious

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  4. Bryan

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints!! Exotic and creative.Great food, great service and reasonable prices. Love this place.

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  5. Tapan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great experience. Food was as usual very nice, presentation was great and the overall ambiance of Aarzu had always been nice. Glad that they have maintained their standard all these years.

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  6. Philip

    VIP

    New Jersey

    203 reviews

    4.0

    203 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Aarzu is our favorite Indian restaurant. The food is delicious, and the presentation is an elevated experience. The restaurant is BYOB, and we always bring our own wine. We opened with an appetizer of Duck Paratha Tacos. It's their take on Peking Duck. Three small soft tacos are presented with duck in a spicy Hoison style sauce with slivers of cucumber and scallion. It's the perfect portion for two people. The duck is moist and flavorful. It's our favorite appetizer on the menu. For entrees, my wife and I decided to try something new. She had the Zafrani Murg. It consisted of charred chicken breast in a sauce of cashews and saffron. I opted for the Lamb Chop Kheema, two perfectly grilled lamb chops served with a "sauce" of minced lamb. The lamb chops were moist and flavorful. The minced lamb was spicy and delicious. We ordered some Butter Naan to sop up the sauces. The dishes were served with a bowl of rice. The portions were large, and we took home some of the minced lamb, the chicken and some rice. For dessert we opted for the Rasmalai and the Orange Rind Kulfi. The Rasmalai consisted of 3 discs of cheese topped with rose petals, pistachio, and sauce. The plate was served over a bowl of dry ice which made for a pretty presentation. The Orange Rind Kulfi consisted of 4 segments of orange rind that were stuffed with the Kulfi ice cream. Both desserts were outstanding.

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  7. Sourish

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as always! Nice ambience, lively good and great service!

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  8. Judy

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was delicious, superb! I have already recommended to 3 of my friends! Thank you!

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  9. Edgar

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    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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  10. Natalie

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 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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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 1294 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
19:00
Booked 17 times today

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Google Map for Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

30 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728

Additional information

  • Area
    Freehold
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 17:00–21:15 Sun 16:00–20:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 16:00–21:15
  • 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, Takeaway, 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.
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