Akbar Palace - Permanently Closed

3.9

6 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

Akbar Palace is an Indian restaurant in the Midtown West area of New York. It is an upscale restaurant that shows the classier side to ethnic Indian cuisine. The dining room itself is elegant and stylish. Recessed ceiling lights give off a warming glow that mixes well with the colorful wall arrangements, natural wood floors and delicately dressed tables. The menu at Akbar Palace is created with authenticity and attention to detail. During the week days, a lunch buffet is offered that features eight flavorful entrees and a daily dessert. Throughout the entire week, popular dinner entrees like the chicken tikka masala, lamb chops and shrimp curry. Naan is served as an appetizer before meals. A large variety of delicious vegetarian meals are also found on the menu at Akbar Palace. There is a bar at this restaurant which serves wine and beer to guests.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch: 12pm-2:45pm Daily Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10:00pm Friday-Saturday 5pm-10:30pm
Phone number
(646) 882-3073
Website
http://www.akbarpalace.net/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
47-49 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
between 5th and 6th Ave
Parking details
None
Public transit
F 57 St. 0.09 mi E M 5 Ave./53 St. 0.19 mi N Q R 5 Ave./59 St. 0.23 mi

Aloo Somosa$6.95
Seasoned potatoes and green peas in a crispy pastry.
Vegetable Cutlet$6.95
Bombay style spicy veggie cutlet.
Karara Palak Chaat$6.95
Crispy spinach fritter and chaat dressing.
Paneer Manchurian$6.95
Home made cottage cheese sauteed with tomato sauce.
Sev Puri$6.95
Crisp filled with potato chutneys and sev.
Masale Wali Paneer Tikka$6.95
Marinated tandoor grilled paneer tossed with thickcurry sauce.
Tandoori Mushroom$6.95
Seasoned jumbo mushroom grilled in tandoori oven.

Non - Vegetarian Appetizer

Chicken Somosa$7.95
Sauteed ground chicken wrapped in a crispy pastry.
Tandoori Wings Lollypop$9.95
Overnight marinated chicken wings cooked in tandoor oven.
Pathar Kabab$12.95
Scallops of lamb grilled on a hot stone with herbs.
Rava Machli$9.95
Fish fillet fried with a crust of simolina and rice flour.
Butterfly Shrimp$10.95
Spicy breaded and golden fried.
65 Calamari$9.95
Batter fried calamari tossed with curry leaves, ginger and onion.
Pepper Crusted Scallops$9.95
Pepper crusted pan grilled scallops with smoked tomato chutney and pepper sauce.
Bihari Kabab Roll$9.95
Bihari kabab wrapped in paratha with onion and fresh mint leaves.

Soups

Muligatawany Chicken Soup$6.95
National soup of India. Chicken, chickpeas, flour and coconut.
Lemongrass Seafood Soup$7.95
Seafood, lemongrass, tomatoes and herbs.
Vegetable Soup$6.95

Salads

Akbar Green Salad$6.95
Mixed garden fresh.
Akbar Kachumber Salad$6.95
Chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and beet root.
Akbar Chicken Salad$7.95
Triple flavored tandoori chicken breast and garden fresh vegetable mango mayonnaise.

Murgh - Poultry

Chicken Tikka Masala$16.95
Chicken tikka cooked in a creamy tomato sauce and fenugreek.
Palak Methi Chicken$16.95
Chicken cooked with fresh spinach and fresh fenugreek.
Chicken Pistachio Korma$16.95
Simmered in a pistachio korma sauce.
Kerala Pepper Chicken$16.95
Crushed black pepper and curry leaves.
Chilli Chicken$16.95
Indo-Chinese. Chicken sauteed with onions, peppers and tangy tomato-soy sauce.
Chicken Makhani$16.95
Shredded tandoori chicken in onion-yogurt gravy.

Gosht - Lamb And Goat

Lamb Shahi Korma$18.95
Lamb cooked in a creamy nut sauce.
Bombay Sukka Mutton$18.95
Sauteed in a spicy coconut masala flavor with curry leaves and ginger.
Lalmaas$18.95
Lalmaas in a fiery Rajasthani meat curry.
Nalli Roganjosh$21.95
Kashmiri style cooked lamb shank.
Lamb Vindaloo$18.95
Lamb simmered with vinegar and chillies.
Lamb Spinach Curry$18.95
Lamb cooked with fresh spinach.
Mutton Masala$17.95
Baby goat curry on the bone.

Subzi - Vegetarian Entrees

Paneer Bhurji$13.95
Soft home made cheese sauteed with onion and tomatoes.
Kadai Paneer$13.95
Pieces of cottage cheese in a spicy tomato sauce with peppers.
Palak Paneer$13.95
Spinach and cubes of home made cheese with a creamed curry sauce.
Navratan Korma$13.95
Assortment of fresh vegetables cooked in a cashew gravy.
Avial$13.95
A delicious preparation made with mixed vegetables, yogurt, coconut, coconut oil and curry leaves.
Beet Root and Vegetable Kofta$13.95
Delicious beetroot and vegetables dumpling simmered in a light coconut gravy.
Bhindi Bhaji$13.95
Slices of fresh okra sauteed with cumin and onion.
Masala Gobi Aloo$13.95
Potatoes, cauliflowers, tomatoes ginger and spices.
Baigan Aur Mirchi Ka Salan$13.95
Baby egg plant and green peppers in a roasted coconut and peanut sauce.
Chana Masala$13.95
Chickpeas cooked with fresh tomatoes and onions.
Palak Chana$13.95
Chickpeas cooked in a spinach curry.
Tadka Dal$11.95
Yellow lentils tempered with panchphoron and garlic.
Akbar Dal$13.95
Yellow lentils and fresh spinach.
Dal Makhani$12.95
Black lentils and kidney beans simmered in tomatoes and spices.

From the Sea - Seafood

Machhi Aur Tamatar Ka Salan$18.95
Fish cooked in a tomato gravy with potatoes.
Boatman Seafood Curry$18.95
Seafood simmered in light spicy coconut sauce.
Roasted Shrimp Masala$18.95
Tandoor roasted shrimp tempered with special sauce.
Lobster Korma$34.95
Lobster cooked in cashew cream gravy.
Crab Bhuna$18.95
Crab meat braised with tomato and onion masala.
Chili Prawn$18.95
Indo-Chinese. Shrimp sauteed with onions peppers in spicy tomato soy sauce.
Machli Kofta$18.95
Fish dumpling in coconut curry sauce.
Bhuna Jingha$18.95
Shrimp sauteed in tomatoes, onions in a medium-spiced sauce.
Konju Papas$18.95
Shrimp tempered in coconut, tamarind and curry leaves in a spicy tomato sauce.
Mustard Fish$18.95
Seasoned fresh fish fillet simmered in homemade mustard sauce.
Shrimp Saag$18.95
Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach.

Sizzling Tandoor

Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated with spices, harves and yogurt.
- Half$15.95
- Full$21.95
Chicken Tikka$17.95
Chicken breast cooked in clay oven with yogurt and spices.
Malai Murg$17.95
Chicken breast in a cream cheese and spices.
Angaare Murg$17.95
Marinated with green chilli, mint, cashew paste and crushed black pepper.
Chilli Garlic Prawan$21.95
Char grilled tiger shrimp with garlic and chilli.
Hariyali Machli$18.95
Fish marinated with green chutney.
Salmon Tikka$19.95
Salmon with tandoori spices and yogurt.
Masaledar Chaap$25.95
Lamb chops marinated in yogurt, spices and roasted chickpea flour.
Achari Paneer Tikka$14.95
Cottage cheese with pickling spices.
Sabz Shaslik$15.95
Tandoor grilled vegetable, cauliflower, Italian peppers, cottage cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and potatoes.
Lamb Boti Kabab$18.95
Cubes of tender lamb broiled in traditional style.

Tandoori Specialty Breads

Naan$3.95
Flour bread.
Roti$3.95
Whole wheat bread.
Garlic Naan$4.95
Baked with chopped garlic.
Onion Naan$4.95
Onion stuffed bread.
Cheese Naan$4.95
Filled with seasoned cottage cheese.
Pudina Paratha$4.95
Mint flavored multi-layered whole wheat bread.
Lachha Paratha$4.95
A multi-layered whole wheat bread.
Tawa Aloo Paratha$4.95
Potato stuffed whole wheat bread.
Tawa Mulli Paratha$4.95
Indian radish stuffed whole wheat bread.
Poori$5.95
Whole wheat puffed bread.
Akbar Naan$5.95
Bread filled with coconut, dried fruits, nuts and raisin.
Bread Basket$12.95
Roti, garlic naan and lacha paratha.

Basmati Chawal - Rice

Steamed Rice$3.95
Aromatic long grain basmati rice.
Lemon Rice$5.95
Lemon flavor tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Brown Basmati$5.95
Aromatic long grain brown rice.
Vegetable Biryani$14.95
Basmati rice baked with vegetables, nuts, raisins and cheese.
Lamb Biryani$15.95
On bone. Basmati rice cooked with lamb and spices.
Goat Biryani$15.95
On bone. Basmati rice cooked with goat and spices.
Chicken Biryani$14.95
Basmati rice cooked with chicken and spices.
Akbar Special Biryani$18.95
Basmati rice baked with lamb, chicken, fish and shrimp.
Shrimp Biryani$18.95
Basmati rice cooked with shrimp and spices.

Accompaniments

Cucumber Mint Raita$2.95
Seasoned yogurt.
Apple Pineapple Raita$2.95
Seasoned yogurt.
Papadum$1.95
Roasted or fried.

Mithai - Dessert

Rasmalai$4.95
Cheese dumplings in thickened sweet milk flavored with cardamon.
Gulab Jamun$4.95
Fried milk fudge in syrup.
Rice Pudding$4.95
Traditional Indian pudding.
Kulfi$4.95
Old fashion Indian ice-cream.
Gajjar Ka Halwa$4.95
Indian carrot pudding.
Akbar Coconut Creme Caramel$4.95

Catering Specials

Full Tray Chicken Curry$125.00
Full Tray Chicken Tikki Masala$125.00
Full Tray Lamb Curry$200.00
Full Tray Vegetables - Vegetable Curry$80.00
Full Tray Naan$50.00
Full Tray Basmanti Rice$50.00

Beverages

Canned Soda$1.95
Mango Lassi$3.95
Sweet Lassi$4.95

What 6 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.1Service
3.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

6 Reviews

K
Kate
Dallas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Friendly service.
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Flowers
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Butter chicken rocks! Also paneer tikka masala! Nice food, decent interiors.
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BizTraveler
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent authentic Indian with attentive service. We ordered several entrees and shared among our group. The Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken & Spinach were favorites of everyone in our group. The Tikka Masala sauce is phenomenal - be sure to order Naan to soak up every last drop of it!
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MandM
New York City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
They play clubby music in the hookah bar next door, which is audible while in the restaurant. The food lacked flavor--very bland Service was good
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Lion26King
VIP
New York City
136 reviews
3.0
136 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food! There are even a few dishes I've never tried. They don't have a wine and beer list yet, be aware. But they can serve by-the-glass. No full bar yet. The air-conditioning could be improved. It was kind of close and sticky. And the music selection became unpleasant. If they would keep to Indian music it would be much better. Akbar means great. They're not great in all ways yet.
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Foodie
New York City
112 reviews
2.0
112 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A very mediocre experience. Maybe with time they'll hone their menu. As of now, there are too many other Indian options in the vicinity, to make this worthwhile. Great price, but I'd rather pay the extra $2 and go elsewhere. I am willing to give this place another shot in a couple of months - maybe they'll have improved by then.
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47-49 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
between 5th and 6th Ave
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Lunch: 12pm-2:45pm Daily Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10:00pm Friday-Saturday 5pm-10:30pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
F 57 St. 0.09 mi E M 5 Ave./53 St. 0.19 mi N Q R 5 Ave./59 St. 0.23 mi

Website
http://www.akbarpalace.net/
Phone number
(646) 882-3073

Akbar Palace - Permanently Closed

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Vegetarian Appetizer

Aloo Somosa$6.95

Vegetable Cutlet$6.95

Karara Palak Chaat$6.95

Paneer Manchurian$6.95

Sev Puri$6.95

Masale Wali Paneer Tikka$6.95

Tandoori Mushroom$6.95

Non - Vegetarian Appetizer

Chicken Somosa$7.95

Tandoori Wings Lollypop$9.95

Pathar Kabab$12.95

Rava Machli$9.95

Butterfly Shrimp$10.95

65 Calamari$9.95

Pepper Crusted Scallops$9.95

Bihari Kabab Roll$9.95

Soups

Muligatawany Chicken Soup$6.95

Lemongrass Seafood Soup$7.95

Vegetable Soup$6.95

Salads

Akbar Green Salad$6.95

Akbar Kachumber Salad$6.95

Akbar Chicken Salad$7.95

Murgh - Poultry

Chicken Tikka Masala$16.95

Palak Methi Chicken$16.95

Chicken Pistachio Korma$16.95

Kerala Pepper Chicken$16.95

Chilli Chicken$16.95

Chicken Makhani$16.95

Gosht - Lamb And Goat

Lamb Shahi Korma$18.95

Bombay Sukka Mutton$18.95

Lalmaas$18.95

Nalli Roganjosh$21.95

Lamb Vindaloo$18.95

Lamb Spinach Curry$18.95

Mutton Masala$17.95

Subzi - Vegetarian Entrees

Paneer Bhurji$13.95

Kadai Paneer$13.95

Palak Paneer$13.95

Navratan Korma$13.95

Avial$13.95

Beet Root and Vegetable Kofta$13.95

Bhindi Bhaji$13.95

Masala Gobi Aloo$13.95

Baigan Aur Mirchi Ka Salan$13.95

Chana Masala$13.95

Palak Chana$13.95

Tadka Dal$11.95

Akbar Dal$13.95

Dal Makhani$12.95

From the Sea - Seafood

Machhi Aur Tamatar Ka Salan$18.95

Boatman Seafood Curry$18.95

Roasted Shrimp Masala$18.95

Lobster Korma$34.95

Crab Bhuna$18.95

Chili Prawn$18.95

Machli Kofta$18.95

Bhuna Jingha$18.95

Konju Papas$18.95

Mustard Fish$18.95

Shrimp Saag$18.95

Sizzling Tandoor

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken Tikka$17.95

Malai Murg$17.95

Angaare Murg$17.95

Chilli Garlic Prawan$21.95

Hariyali Machli$18.95

Salmon Tikka$19.95

Masaledar Chaap$25.95