Shadman Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Shadman Restaurant, a Pakistani-Indian eatery in Jersey City, NJ, known for its diverse offerings. The starters boast flavorsome options like crispy Samosas, Shami Tikki, and Chicken Samosas. For mains, their platters cater to all preferences, with Vegetarian, Mixed, and Meat options served with fragrant basmati rice or chicken biryani. Don't miss out on their signature Kebab Rolls, whether you opt for the Chicken or Beef variety. Standout dishes recommended by customers include the rich and creamy Kheer, flavorful Nihari, and succulent Tandoori chicken. For a taste of authentic South Asian breakfast, try the Muddy Chickpeas available on weekends. With friendly service, delicious dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere, Shadman Restaurant is a must-visit for those craving a taste of Pakistan and India in the heart of Jersey City.
Starter
Samosa
Crispy, fried cumin pastry stuffed with potatoes and peas. Tamarind chutney on the side to dip! (medium, spice, 1 pc)
Samosa Chaat
2 crushed samosas, a scoop of chana masala and chopped salad. Topped with tamarind and coriander yogurt chutney! (spicy, sweet/sour, savory, 16 oz)
Shami Tikki
Traditional egg-wash fried patty consisting of mashed beef, lentils and house-blended spices! (1 pc)
Chicken Samosa
Ground chicken sauteed with house blended spices and coriander (1 pc)
Vegetarian Platter
Your choice of any two vegetable entrees with basmati rice or chicken biryani
Mixed Platter
Your choice of one vegetable entree + one meat entree with basmati rice or chicken biryani
Meat Platter
Your choice of two Meat entrees with basmati rice or chicken biryani
Platters
Kebab Roll
Chicken Kebab Roll
Our famous kebabs wrapped in a fluffy naan, topped with salad and coriander sauce
Beef Kebab Roll
Our famous kebabs wrapped in a fluffy naan, topped with salad and coriander sauce
Basmati Rice
Fluffy, long-grain rice
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with bone-in whole chicken. Made with fragrant, house-blended spices (SPICY!, 24 oz)
Goat Pulao
Basmati rice cooked in bone-broth, fragrant house-blended spices, and chunks of goat! (medium spice, 24oz)
Rice
A la Carte Vegetarian Entree
Chana Masala
Chickpeas slow-cooked and spiced with house-made garam masala (SPICY!, 16 oz)
Palak Paneer
Spiced, pureed spinach with pieces of cubed farmers cheese (medium spice, 16 oz)
Curry Pakora
Chickpea flour fritters in creamy/tangy yogurt based sauce (medium spice, 16 oz)
Dal of the Day (Lentils)
Slow-cooked lentils simmered in garlic and house-blended spices (varies daily, medium spice, 16 oz)
Sauteed Baby Okra
Baby okra steamed and gently sauteed in onions, tomatoes, and fenugreek leaves! (medium spice, 16 oz)
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower and potatoes sauteed in oregano seeds, tomato, onions, cilantro (medium spice, 16 oz)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken breast slow-cooked in cream, tomatoes, paprika and a pinch of fenugreek leaves (mild, 16 oz)
Chicken Curry
Slow-cooked boneless chicken thighs in thick, fragrant stew (medium spice, 16 oz)
Chicken Karahi
Boneless chicken thighs sauted in tomato, ginger, chili, and coriander (medium spice, 16 oz)
Chicken Achari
Boneless chicken thighs stewed in cream. Spiced with thai/red chilis and nigella seeds (SPICY!, 16 oz)
Beef Haleem
Slow-simmered shredded beef cooked with blended lentils and cracked wheat (SPICY!, 16 oz)
Goat Curry
Slow-cooked whole goat in fragrant stew with bone marrow (medium spice, 16 oz)
Goat Karahi
Whole-goat sauteed in tomatoes, ginger, chilis, cilantro, and house-blended spices! (medium spice, 16 oz)
Nihari
Slow-cooked chunks of beef simmered in a hearty bone marrow stew. Excellent with roghni naan! (medium spice, 16 oz.)
Goat Paya
Goat trotters + Bone marrow + House Spices + cooked on slow heat overnight
A la Carte - Meat entree
Tandoori Broiled
Chicken Seekh Kebab
Ground chicken thighs blended with onions, chilis, coriander, and red chili powder. Slow-broiled over tandoori oven (medium spice, 1 pc)
Beef Seekh Kebab
Ground beef blended with onions, chilis, coriander, and red chili powder. Slow-broiled over tandoori oven (medium spice, 1 pc)
Chicken Tandoori
Slow-baked chicken thigh/leg piece marinated in yogurt, chilis, and cumin
Reshmi Tikka
Boneless chicken thigh pieces marinated in yogurt, red chili powder, ground coriander/cumin seeds. Slow-broiled over tandoori oven (medium spice, 7 pcs)
Bihari Tikka
Boneless chicken thigh pieces marinated in slow-cooked onions and house-blended spices! Slow-broiled over our tandoori oven! (medium spice, 7 pcs)
Chicken Chapli Kebab
Ground chicken thighs blended with tomatoes, green onions, chilis, and chickpea flour. Seared on our griddle! (1 pc.)
Basic Naan
Fluffy, white flour bread. Hand-rolled and made to order!
Garlic Naan
Fresh garlic kneaded, and baked within the bread (not on top). Hand-rolled and made to order!
Roghni Naan
Thick, dense white flour bread stamped with sesame seeds and finished with butter. Hand-rolled and made to order!
Beef Keema Naan
Stuffed with ground meat, white flour.
Roti
Whole wheat bread
Tandoori Bread
Drinks
Lassi
Homemade yogurt blended with milk. Choose sweet, salty, or mango! (16 oz)
Soda Can
Choose from ginger ale, diet coke, or seltzer water (12 oz)
Poland Spring
16.9 oz spring water
Snapple Mango Madness
16 oz. mango juice drink
BEST Mango Juice
8.3 oz. premium mango juice drink
Mexican Cola
Choose your flavor! Soda made with cane sugar, 12 oz. glass bottle
San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa
Sparkling blood orange drink
Snapple Lemon Black Tea
16 oz. lemon black tea drink
San Pellegrino Arancia & Fico d'India
Sparkling orange and prickly pear drink (11.15 oz)
San Pellegrino Aranciata
Sparkling orange beverage (11.15 oz)
Tamarind Chutney
Sweet and tangy tamarind sauce
Coriander Chutney
Homemade yogurt blended with cilantro and thai chilis (SPICY!)
On the Side
Salad
Salad
Kheer
Our famous rice pudding (8 oz.)
Ras Malai
Curd cheese soaked in milky clotted cream (2 pcs)
Gulab Jamun
Milk solids blended with flour and soaked in light sugary syrup (2 pcs)
Seviyan
Sweet vermicelli pudding (8 oz.)
Gajar Halwa
Grated carrots and sweetened ricotta gently blended and slow-cooked (8 oz.)
Suji Halwa
Semolina slow-cooked in fragrant sugary syrup (8oz.)