INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Form S-8 Registration Statement
No. 33-48217 and Registration Statement No. 33-85724 of Ark Restaurants Corp. of
our report dated November 22, 1999, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K
of Ark Restaurants Corp. for the year ended October 2, 1999.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

New York, New York
December 29, 1999