
Elder
Hudson Yards, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Elder is worth booking if you want a British Indian chophouse rather than a standard steakhouse night. The draw is dry-aged meat, seafood, South Asian botanical flavors, gin-led cocktails, and a tableside dessert cart, with Sujan Sarkar’s Michelin-starred modern Indian background giving the concept real credibility.
About Elder
Consider Elder if the appeal is a chophouse meal shaped by British Indian flavors rather than a more familiar steakhouse dinner. In New York City, the basics point to a British Indian chophouse from chef-owner Sujan Sarkar, with dry-aged meats, seafood dishes, and a tableside dessert cart as the clearest menu signals.
The main reason to go is the concept: British Indian chophouse is a specific promise, not a vague fusion label. If the group wants plain grilled cuts and a classic steakhouse script, Elder may not be the most obvious choice.
Dry-aged meat is the reason to choose it
For a first visit, steer the table toward the chophouse side of the meal first. The dry-aged meats are the anchor, with seafood dishes as the better second lane if the group wants range rather than a heavy all-meat order. The tableside dessert cart is also part of the point here, giving the meal a more complete finish.
Because only a few menu details, the smarter approach is to treat Elder as a focused chophouse choice rather than hunting for a single named dish. First-timers should build around dry-aged meats, consider adding seafood dishes, and save room for the dessert cart.
The chef signal is meaningful. Elder is from Sujan Sarkar, and the concept is more specific than a steakhouse simply adding spice to the margins. The most grounded way to plan is to expect a British Indian chophouse experience at about $80 per person, while checking current opening and scheduling details before committing.
Go for a polished chophouse meal in New York City
Elder is best understood as a New York City restaurant built around a British Indian chophouse idea. Practical details are still limited: the opening was expected in Summer 2025, posted hours were not found in the provided sources, the dress code is smart casual, and the listed price is $80 per person.
Planning should stay flexible until current hours are public. Dress smart casual, budget around the price point, and make the meal about dry-aged meats, seafood dishes, and the tableside dessert cart. For broader planning around the city, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, or pair the meal with Our full New York City bars guide if drinks elsewhere are part of the night. Visitors building a full trip can also use Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City experiences guide, and Our full New York City wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 515 West 38th Street
Venue details
Ambiance
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- dry-aged meats
- seafood dishes
- tableside dessert cart
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- Getting there
- 515 West 38th Street
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plan to visit Elder?
Posted hours were not found in the provided sources, so it is best to check current hours before planning. Elder was expected to open in Summer 2025 in New York City, with a price point of about $80 per person.
What should I order at Elder?
Start with the chophouse side of the meal and move toward the dry-aged meats first, since that is the clearest reason to go. If you want a second order path, seafood dishes are the next category to prioritize at Elder.
Can Elder accommodate groups?
group-specific details were not provided. For planning, use the $80 per person price point, the smart casual dress code, and the British Indian chophouse concept as the main practical signals, then confirm current booking details directly before making plans.
What should a first-timer know about Elder?
Treat Elder as a British Indian chophouse from Sujan Sarkar in New York City. The highlights are dry-aged meats, seafood dishes, a tableside dessert cart, smart casual dress, an expected Summer 2025 opening, and a price point around $80 per person.
How should I plan the meal at Elder?
The safer first-timer plan is to focus on the confirmed chophouse strengths: dry-aged meats, seafood dishes, and the tableside dessert cart.
















