Fine dining Indian restaurant Ikara opens at Atlantic Station

Fine dining Indian restaurant Ikara opened April 10 in the former Allora space inside the Twelve Midtown hotel at Atlantic Station.

Expect two distinct dining experiences from Chef Yugal Sharma (The Royal Afghan): an a la carte menu in the dining room and a nine-course tasting menu with wine pairings in a 30-seat tasting room. The tasting menu launches later this year.

In the dining, the menu focuses on both northern and southern Indian dishes, including Goan cuisine. Look for dishes like grilled mushroom kebabs marinated in a Chettinad spice blend (roasted spices, black pepper, and curry leaves), shallow-fried jackfruit marinated in Malabar spices, lobster cooked in a tandoor oven, and a beet stir-fry tossed with mustard seeds, shredded coconut, curry leaves, and green chilies.

Led by Arvind Poojari, the bar offers wine and cocktails using South Asian aromatics. Think saffron and spice-infused scotch, paan-infused vermouth, rasam-spiced vodka, and chai spiked with rum. Non-alcoholic drinks like a mango and rose lassi and table-side chai service are also available.

New Delhi’s Chromed Design Studio created what’s described as a “sensory-forward space” accented by sunset hues, soft lighting, rattan paneling, curved entryways, and a textural mix of wooden, bronze, stone, and glass surfaces.

Atlantic Station originally opened in 2005 and is currently undergoing a tenant changeover, including several retail shops. In December, Publix closed at Atlantic Station, leaving the walkable neighborhood with no grocery store, other than a small market with a produce section inside Target.

New restaurants like Busy Bee Cafe, Playa Bowls, and Gocha’s All Day should all open at Atlantic Station in the coming weeks.

Ikara, Twelve Midtown, 361 17th St., Atlantic Station. Open daily from 5:30-11 p.m. Lunch begins soon.