Start off ​2022 with exotic dining and add New York’s Sapphire Cuisines of India to the top of your list. It is for a reason that the restaurant has been a mainstay in Manhattan’s Upper West Side for years. Located across Lincoln Center this can be the perfect exclamation mark to an unforgettable theatrical offering.

Daab Chingri

Indian food may be a departure for some, and if you’re part of this group Sapphire can serve as your best introduction. The authentic cuisine is prepared with care by​ new​ Executive Chef Sachin Wagh ​who has elevated the traditional menu by upgrading the​ fresh​ ingredients, and grinding spices daily on premises.​ The incomparable flavors​ are sure to make you a fan.

Shrimp Balchao

Begin with a selection of appetizers that can include Shrimp Balchao​ (Fiery pan-fried shrimp, onion-chili masala​), Lasuni Gobi ​(Cauliflower florets batter-fried, garlic sauce​)​ ​or​ Chatpata Poori ​(​Mini whole wheat puffs, diced potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, mint/tamarind sauces​)​.

Lamb chops

When it comes to the main course choose from​ the delicious ​Lamb Chops (​served with Fenugreek tempered green​s​, fingerling potatoes, Lasuni Gobi, batter fried cauliflower florets served with a garlic sauce)​, Chettinad ​(​Lamb cubes, crushed black pepper, onions, tomatoes, curry leaves​),​ Chicken Tikka Masala​ (Tandoori chicken tikka simmered, mild creamy tomato sauce​),  Sea Bass Moilee ​(​Chilean sea bass, coconut sauce, fresh sauteed vegetables​), Surf & Turf (7 oz tail, 8oz filet mignon, braised leek, spinach), ​ Baingan Bharta ​(​Roasted eggplant, onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs​), and you can’t go wrong with the Sapphire Mixed Grill (Chicken, lamb, seafood, assorted marinades).

Chicken Tikka Marsala

Other standout dishes include​ ​Malai Kofta​ (​mixed vegetable croquettes served with a mild spiced cream sauce​),​ Lamb Shashlik (spiced lamb morsels, served with assorted grilled vegetables​), ​Chicken Makhani​ (boneless tandoori tikka, creamy tomato sauce, fenugreek leaves) or the ​Salmon Tikka Jafrezi (Tandoori salmon cubes stir fried, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes).

Kathal Kofta

Keep in mind that the venue recently relaunched under the guidance of veteran award winning restaurateur, Darshan R. Shah. He joins partners Satish Arora and Steve Chopey to begin a new era, while maintaining the​ restaurant’s​ legacy.

Kheer

Among the group’s new innovations is the introduction of an Avant-Garde prix fixe dinner menu which allows diners to curate their own experience from an exclusive selection of 15 dishes—four choices for each savory course and three dessert choices—that cannot be found on the main menu.

Dahi Kebab

Highlights from the prix fixe menu include but are not limited to​ ​Dahi Kebab​ (pan-seared strained yogurt mixed with spices served over a raw mango slaw​),​ Kerala Fish Curry​ (​Chilean sea bass served over a spicy coconut sauce​), ​Morel Mushroom Biryani​ (​delicately spiced saffron rice and truffle oil​), and​ Filet Mignon ​(​a cut of house-marinated black angus beef and served with cumin tempered fingerling potatoes​).​

Filet Mignon

An evening at Sapphire Cuisines of India makes for an exquisite experience. The modern elegant décor within the surrounding Lincoln Center vibe will transport you to a scene right out of a modern romantic comedy.

Sapphire Cuisines of India is open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm with indoor and outdoor dining available and offers options for both takeout and delivery. You can find the full prix fixe menu here and their traditional menu here.

Sapphire Cuisines of India
2014 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
www.sapphire2014. com