A Reservations Exclusive
Your table. Your food. Both ready when you arrive.
Reserve a table and we'll send a private link to pre-order appetizers, drinks, or your whole meal — paid ahead, so you walk in and sit down to a table that's already set.
How It Works
Four taps ahead of your table
01
Reserve
Book your table on our Reservations page, same as always.
02
Get your link
The moment it's confirmed, we text and email a private pre-order link.
03
Pick & pay
Tap a few apps and drinks, or your whole meal — pay securely online.
04
Fired Fresh Upon Arrival
Walk in and take your seat — our kitchen fires your dishes fresh the moment you sit down so everything arrives piping hot.
Why Guests Love It
Less waiting. Perfectly timed meals.
- ✓Always fired fresh: Your food is never left sitting under a heat lamp; cooking begins when your table is seated.
- ✓No first-round delay: Fresh appetizers, sizzling tandoori plates, and drinks arrive promptly.
- ✓More presence: More dedicated conversation with family and guests, zero bill-splitting or payment friction at the end.
- ✓Flexible additions: Add extra naans, curries, or desserts with your server during dinner anytime.
“Reserve ahead, pre-order ahead, and walk in to a table that's already set.”
Questions
Pre-Ordering, Explained
How does pre-ordering at Rani Mahal work?
Reserve a table on our Reservations page. Once it's confirmed, we send a private link by text and email — tap it to browse the menu, pick a few appetizers and drinks (or your entire meal), and pay securely online. We'll have it ready when you arrive.
Do I have to pre-order to make a reservation?
No — pre-ordering is completely optional. Reserving a table works exactly as it always has; the pre-order link is just an extra option for anyone who wants it.
Can I pre-order my whole dinner, not just appetizers?
Yes — the pre-order link opens with a quick pick of appetizers and drinks, and one tap away is the full menu if you'd rather plan and pay for the entire meal ahead of time.
When does the pre-order link expire?
It stays open until your reservation's own seating time, so there's no rush — browse whenever works for you between booking and your visit.
Questions? Call us at (914) 835-9066.