Amiraj

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Fresh Take on Indian Cuisine in Williamsburg's Midtown Row

Amiraj — Modern Indian Kitchen sits in Williamsburg's Midtown Row neighborhood, a short drive from Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary. The concept is straightforward and confident: take the Indian cuisine people already love, and push it somewhere more interesting.

The kitchen works with ingredients like mango powder, ancho chile dust, and iris water, building sauces that range from cashew-garlic-pomegranate seed to apricot cream and soy-tomato glaze. These aren't decorative flourishes — they're the foundation of a menu that treats Indian cooking as a living tradition rather than a fixed template.

Classics Alongside the Creative

For guests who prefer something more grounded, the menu holds its own in that direction too. Biryanis, curries, and tikkas — the Classics & Specialties section — are always present alongside the more inventive preparations. The kitchen also accommodates a wide range of dietary needs, with extensive vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options across both the lunch and dinner menus.

Desserts are made in-house and worth saving room for: Kulfi (traditional Indian ice cream), Badam Kheer (a creamy Indian rice pudding), Limoncello Mascarpone Cake, and Gulab Jamun. A dessert wine flight or a cup of chai rounds things out.

A Wine List That Earned Its Recognition

The beverage program at Amiraj goes well beyond what you'd expect. The wine list spans over 170 selections from French, Californian, and Indian vineyards — a range that earned the restaurant a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2021. A wine director is on hand to help match the right bottle to whatever's on your plate, whether that's a Biryani or Masala Chops.

Cocktails are taken seriously too. Drinks like a Black Cherry Old-Fashioned or Ginger Martini are designed to pair with specific dishes — Coconut-seared Scallops, for instance. Local craft beers and Indian brews round out the list, along with a curated selection of cordials and ports for after dinner.

The Room and the Experience

Guests consistently note the care that goes into both the space and the service. One Google reviewer described it as "so relaxing and beautifully decorated," adding that the attention to the menu and the quality of service warranted a ten-star rating. Another visited twice during an eight-day stay in Virginia — a simple measure of how well the food holds up.

Dine-in, carry-out, and delivery through major platforms are all available, making Amiraj a reliable option whether you're at the table or at home.