Charcoal Chicken - Pakistani & Indian Cuisine Menu

Welcome to our Charcoal Chicken - Pakistani & Indian Cuisine Menu, where we invite you to experience the perfect blend of rich spices and authentic flavors. Nestled in Chantilly, VA, our restaurant offers a delightful range of traditional dishes, each crafted to satisfy your cravings for bold and aromatic meals. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy, smoky charcoal grilled chicken or savory curries that warm the soul, there's something for everyone on our menu.

Every dish is a celebration of the finest ingredients, with an emphasis on quality and authenticity. From our mouthwatering kebabs to the fragrant biryanis, every bite brings you closer to the heart of Pakistani and Indian culinary traditions. Located at 13969 Metrotech Dr, Chantilly, VA, we're here to provide a warm, inviting atmosphere for you to enjoy your meal with friends and family. So come on in and discover the flavors that make us a favorite!

SALADS

SIDE SALAD
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ONION SALAD
Sliced onions, sliced hot peppers, and lemon.
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CHICKEN TIKKA KABAB SALAD
Lettuce, tomato and onion topped with your choice of tikka kabab & served with chickpeas and a mouth-watering cilantro-mint chutney
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KARAHI

LAMB KARAHI (Boneless) (FOR ONE or TWO)
Served with naan or basmati rice and a mouth-watering cilantro-mint chutney. Karahi is a fragrant Pakistani dish that is prepared in an onion and tomato based gravy topped with cilantro, sliced ginger and jalapeño peppers that will have you wanting to savor every last bite!
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CHICKEN KARAHI (Boneless White Meat) (FOR ONE or TWO)
Served with naan or basmati rice and a mouth-watering cilantro-mint chutney. Karahi is a fragrant Pakistani dish that is prepared in an onion and tomato based gravy topped with cilantro, sliced ginger and jalapeño peppers that will have you wanting to savor every last bite!
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CHICKEN KARAHI (Bone-in) (FOR TWO)
Served with naan or basmati rice and a mouth-watering cilantro-mint chutney. Karahi is a fragrant Pakistani dish that is prepared in an onion and tomato based gravy topped with cilantro, sliced ginger and jalapeño peppers that will have you wanting to savor every last bite!
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PANEER KARAHI (Farmers cheese) (FOR ONE or TWO)
Served with naan or basmati rice and a mouth-watering cilantro-mint chutney. Karahi is a fragrant Pakistani dish that is prepared in an onion and tomato based gravy topped with cilantro, sliced ginger and jalapeño peppers that will have you wanting to savor every last bite!
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FROM THE GRILL (KABAB) (All kababs are marinated in house spices and served with basmati rice, fresh naan, salad, chickpeas and chutney)

CHAPLI KABAB
Chapli kabab is a Pashtun-style minced kebab, made from ground chicken mixed with chopped onions, tomato with various spices in the shape of a patty. It originates from Peshawar in northwest Pakistan, and is also known as the Peshawari kebab.
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LAHORI GRILL FISH
Lahori fish is known for its spicy distinct taste. It is a Sea Bass filet with a light, crispy and crunchy on the outside while moist, tender, aromatic and jam-packed with flavors from the inside.
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CHARCOAL CHICKEN ¼ Chicken
Leg “&” Thighs marinated in a yogurt & house spice mixture overnight that tenderizes the meat and adds a delicious tang.
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CHICKEN SEEKH KABAB
Two tender rolls of succulent chicken minced, mixed with ginger, chili, coriander and spiced with cumin, skewered and cooked on the grill.
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LAMB SEEKH KABAB
Two tender rolls of succulent lamb minced, mixed with ginger, chili, coriander and spiced with cumin, skewered and cooked on the grill.
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SEEKH KABAB COMBO
Chicken Seekh (1 Skewer), Lamb Seekh (1 Skewer)
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CHICKEN TIKKA KABAB
Six succulent cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices.
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CHARCOAL COMBO
Lamb Seekh (1 skewer), Chicken Tikka (4 cubes) & Chicken Seekh (1 skewer)
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MEAT CURRIES ( Served with Basmati Rice & Naan )

BUTTER CHICKEN
Our signature Chicken is marinated overnight, oven baked and cooked in a delicious creamy tomato sauce & fenugreek sauce
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CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Chunks of white meat chicken barbecued on a grill and folded into a creamy tomato and onion sauce with house spices.
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CHICKEN VINDALOO
This tangy, spicy curry from Goa, India, has roots in vinh d'alho, a stew brought to the region by Portuguese colonists. Now an Indian restaurant staple, it comes in countless variations—some fiery, some mild—from the subcontinent to the States.
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CHICKEN SAAG GHOSHT
Chicken cooked in homemade creamed spinach and seasoned with fresh Indian spices.
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THE CLASSIC CURRY (CHICKEN)
Our traditional curry is tangy with rich Pakistani spices and cooked with Chicken (boneless thigh), onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes.
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Punjabi Murgh Choley
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VEGETABLE CURRIES ( Served with Basmati Rice & Naan)

SHAHI PANEER
Homemade cheese cooked in fresh creamy tomato sauce with butter and mild Indian spices.
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SAAG PANEER
Tender chunks of homemade cheese in homemade creamed spinach that has been lightly seasoned.
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SAAG ALOO
Chunks of potato in homemade creamed spinach that has been lightly seasoned.
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PESHAWARI CHOLEY
Peshawari Chole is just one of the many delicious dishes from Punjab, and as the name suggests, has a hint of Peshawari style of cooking. Spicy and flavorsome garbanzo beans (chickpeas) cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato and spices to a mild sauce.
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PANEER KARAHI (Farmers Cheese) (FOR ONE or TWO)
Served with naan or basmati rice and a mouth-watering cilantro-mint chutney. Karahi is a fragrant Pakistani dish that is prepared in an onion and tomato based gravy topped with cilantro, sliced ginger and jalapeño peppers that will have you wanting to savor every last bite!
$

BIRYANI

CHICKEN (BONELESS WHITE MEAT)
Our amazing biryani is cooked with a generous portion of basmati rice and chicken prepared using a variety of layered Pakistani spices with a side of mouth-watering cilantro-mint-yogurt chutney and a cucumber-tomato-yogurt raita
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LAMB (BONELESS)
Our amazing biryani is cooked with a generous portion of basmati rice and lamb prepared using a variety of layered Pakistani spices with a side of mouth-watering cilantro-mint-yogurt chutney and a cucumber-tomato-yogurt raita.
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BUTTER CHICKEN BIRYANI
Our amazing biryani is cooked with a generous portion of basmati rice and butter chicken prepared using a variety of layered Pakistani spices with a side of mouth-watering cilantro-mint-yogurt chutney and a cucumber-tomato-yogurt raita
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DESSERTS

KHEER (Rice Pudding) MEDIUM (8oz)
Delicious cardamom-flavored rice pudding made with milk and garnished with almonds, pistachio nuts, golden raisins and served chilled
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KHEER (Rice Pudding) Large (16 oz)
Delicious cardamom-flavored rice pudding made with milk and garnished with almonds, pistachio nuts, golden raisins and served chilled
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Kulfi (Ice Cream)
Mango, Pistachio, Almond or Malai (Milk & Cream)
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ON THE SIDE

CHICKEN TIKKA KABAB (3 Pieces)
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LAMB TIKKA KABAB (3 Pieces)
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CHAPLI KABAB (2 Patties)
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CHICKEN SEEKH KABAB (1 Skewer)
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LAMB SEEKH KABAB (1 Skewer)
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HOMEMADE YOGURT
Medium | Large 2.00 | 5.00
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CHICKPEAS (Peshawari Choley)
Medium | Large | 3.00 | 8.50
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BASMATI RICE
Medium | Large | 3.00 | 8.00
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CILANTRO-MINT-YOGURT CHUTNEY
Small | Medium | Large 0.50 | 2.00 | 5.00
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CUCUMBER-TOMATO-YOGURT RAITA
A tangy mixture of cucumber, tomatoes,onions and spices mixed with fresh homemade yogurt Small | Medium | Large 1.00 | 3.00 | 6.00
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TZATZIKI SAUCE
Greek side dish of sour cream with cucumber, garlic, salt, and olive oil.Small | Medium | Large 1.00 | 3.00 | 6.00
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MEET OUR BREADS ---- Baked fresh in our Tandoor (Clay Oven)

NAAN
flat bread baked in tandoor (clay oven)
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GARLIC NAAN
White bread baked in tandoor (clay oven) with a touch of garlic
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HOUSE DRINKS

PAKISTANI TEA (Chai)
Special black tea boiled with milk and spices
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MANGO LASSI
Refreshing yogurt drink blended with mangoes and homemade yogurt
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BOTTLED WATER
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PEPSI PRODUCTS
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Ginger Ale. -------------Can 1.00 BOTTLE 2.00
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WEEKEND SPECIALS (Saturday & Sunday only) Served with Basmati Rice & Nan (rice can substituted for an extra Nan)

NIHARI
A Stew Consisting of a Slow-Cooked Leg-shank-half of beef along with various spices.
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HALEEM
Made of wheat, barley, chicken, lentils & various eastern spices. It is slow-cooked for Several hours, resulting in a paste-like consistency, blending all the flavors.
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CHARCOAL TIPS

CHOOSE YOUR SPICE: MILD | MEDIUM | SPICY | EXTRA SPICY
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TURN ANY KABAB PLATTER INTO A SALAD BY SUBSTITUTING THE RICE WITH A SALAD BED
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UPGRADE ANY NAAN TO A GARLIC NAAN FOR A $1 MORE.
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UPGRADE ANY NAAN TO A ROTI FOR A $0.50 MORE.
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