Michelin Guide · Kebabs & Cocktails · Upper West Side
By Monty Khas, Anonymous Critic. Pays every bill.
The name says it all: kebabs and drinks. Kebab aur Sharab opened on West 72nd Street in late 2022, the work of chef and restaurateur Salil Mehta, whose Malaysian restaurant Laut was the first of its kind in New York to earn a Michelin star. Here Mehta turns to the grills and street-food stalls of India, especially Old Delhi, and pairs them with a serious cocktail list. The Michelin Guide has taken notice.
The room
Kebab aur Sharab is a lively, intimate restaurant and bar, with about 55 seats in the main room, a bar and sidewalk tables in warmer months. It works for a date, a dinner with friends or a solo kebab and cocktail at the bar.
What to eat
Order the baby goat doori kebab. Minced goat is wrapped around a skewer and bound with thread, then grilled until smoky and tender and served with sheermal, a slightly sweet saffron flatbread. It's theatrical and delicious.
The Aslam butter chicken tikka pays tribute to Aslam, the famous Old Delhi stall known for smoky chicken drowned in butter. It's rich, decadent and worth every bite. Nawabi lamb seekh and Kashmiri tandoori chicken round out a strong kebab lineup, and the wagyu pathar ke kebab, cooked on a hot stone, is the big-night order.
Beyond the grill, the Malabar bone marrow pulao is fragrant rice with rich marrow, and the lamb chops lal maas brings the fiery red chili gravy of Rajasthan. The menu also travels south, with a comforting Kerala fish curry and curry patta prawns.
Drinks
Sharab means alcohol, and the cocktail list is a big part of the fun, with drinks that play with Indian spices and flavors. Ask the bartenders for a recommendation to match your kebabs.
Before you go
Reservations are on Resy. The restaurant stays open until 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, making it a good late-dinner option on the Upper West Side.
Why it matters
The Upper West Side has long been underserved when it comes to exciting Indian food. Kebab aur Sharab changes that, bringing Old Delhi's kebab culture to the neighborhood with polish, personality and a very good drink in hand.
The Quick Fix
What to order: Baby goat doori kebab with sheermal; Aslam butter chicken tikka; Malabar bone marrow pulao; lamb chops lal maas; nawabi lamb seekh; Kashmiri tandoori chicken; Kerala fish curry
Pricing: Upscale. The wagyu pathar ke kebab is a splurge.
Best for: Date nights, late dinners, kebab lovers, cocktail fans and Upper West Side locals
How it compares: NYC's best kebab-focused Indian restaurant; more Old Delhi soul than Bungalow; a calmer, cocktail-led alternative to Dhamaka
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