
Signature Clay-Pot Biryani
Aged basmati, slow-cooked lamb, saffron, roasted nuts and mint raita.

The Zayqa way
Food that feels generous. A room made for lingering. Service that knows when to arrive and when to let the evening unfold.

From our kitchen


Aged basmati, slow-cooked lamb, saffron, roasted nuts and mint raita.

Charcoal grilled, mint yogurt, charred lemon and soft herbs.

Buttery pastry, pistachio ganache, cardamom and dried rose.

A whole lamb shoulder roasted slowly with black cumin and caramelised onion, carved at the table.

The room
Step in from the city and let the pace soften.
Deep seats, warm light and a table made ready.
Plates for sharing, and a little more time than planned.
The evening is yours.
The experience


What our guests say
“The kind of room where one drink quietly becomes dinner.”
“The biryani alone is worth the trip downtown.”
“Quiet, warm and completely unhurried. We stayed for hours.”
“Service that arrives exactly when you need it.”
“The lamb chops are the best I've had in New York.”
“Felt like a celebration even on an ordinary Tuesday.”
“Beautiful room, generous plates, honest cooking.”
“Our go-to for every occasion that matters.”

Private dining
Gather around one table for celebrations, team dinners and evenings worth making your own.
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