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    Karavan Restaurant

    851 W Oakton

    Des Plaines, IL 60016


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    Featured Items

    • Nomad Skewer Chicken

      The Juicy Nomad Chicken Skewer brings authentic flavors for true lovers of nomadic cuisine, featuring tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of side.
      $15.95
    • Boorsok

      Golden-brown pillows of pastry, crisp on the outside, cloud-soft within. A perfect bite of pure joy.
      $6.95
    • Iced Americano

      $5.00

    Main Menu

    Soups

    • Borscht

      A delicious & hearty Ukrainian beet soup, with a fresh variety of vegetables, served with sour cream.
      $5.95+
    • Tom Yum soup

      Thai hot and sour soup with shrimp mushrooms and aromatic herbs. Served with steamed rice
      $12.95
    • Lentil Soup

      A delightful blend of tender lentils, traditional spices, and savory herbs simmered to perfection.
      $5.95+
    • Gulchatai Shorpo

      Tender Lamb, aromatic herbs, potato and soft, hand-cut noodle dough.
      $13.95
    • Mampar Soup

      Beef, vegetables and hand chopped square doughs simmered in a rich broth
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.95+
    • Pelmeni soup

      Rich broth with filled dumplings with beef.
      $13.95
    • Solyanka

      $7.95+
    • Ashlyan-Fu

      $9.95

    Salads

    • Eggplant salad

      Juicy inside, crispy outside eggplant sautéed in soy, sweet &sour sauce. Served warm
      $10.95
    • Achichuk

      Traditional Uzbek salad made with juicy tomatoes and crispy onions, dressed with fragrant vegetable oil and fresh herbs. A perfect light accompaniment to Plov and other hot dishes.
      $6.95
    • Caesar Salad

      $10.95
    • Olivie salad

      $8.95
    • Kitai Salad

      Tender beef salad with bell peppers, cucumber, onions - mixed in soy sauce with spices
      $12.95
    • Gnezdo Salad

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.95
    • Greek Salad

      $10.95
    • Korean Carrot Salad

      $6.95

    Appetizers

    • Kattama

      Delicate layers of handcrafted puff pastry, each one impossibly light and flaky. Choose between our classic filling or rich cheese blend.
      $7.95
    • Boorsok

      Golden-brown pillows of pastry, crisp on the outside, cloud-soft within. A perfect bite of pure joy.
      $6.95
    • Khachapuri Imeruli

      Traditional Georgian pastry filled with melted cheese, hand-folded following centuries-old recipes.
      $14.95
    • Alat Samsy Beef

      Traditional triangular pastries filled with your choice of filling: beef or chicken with cheese, cooked to perfection in a tandoor oven.
      $6.95
    • Nan

      Ancient family recipe bread, crafted by hand with time-honored techniques. Its golden crust and tender crumb make it perfect for both traditional and modern dishes.
      $3.95
    • Alat Samsy Chicken Cheese

      Hand-folded savory pastries, baked until golden and flaky. Choose between aromatic beef or tender chicken, both enriched with melted cheese.
      $6.95
    • Chebureki

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.95
    • Kholodets

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.95

    Traditional Favorites

    • Guro Lagman

      Tender lamb and garden vegetables simmered with artisanal hand-pulled noodles in a savory soy glaze.
      $17.95
    • Boso Lagman

      Tender lamb and garden vegetables simmered with artisanal hand-pulled noodles in a savory soy glaze.
      $17.95
    • Gan Fan

      $16.95
    • Dapanji

      Spicy chicken thighs, bell pepper, potatoes, soy sauce. Served with homemade noodles
      $15.95
    • Lamb Kuurdak

      A classic Central Asian dish of skillet-roasted potatoes, onions, and tender lamb cubes, garnished with fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.
      $15.95+
    • Kotlet po Kievski s pure

      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.95
    • Spicy Lamb with veg

      $18.95
    • Shawarma

      Lavash wrap with vegetables, white tartar sauce with two options of protein: in-house smoked beef/Grilled chicken
      $12.95
    • Oromo

      $14.95
    • Manty W Potato

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.95
    • Manty

      Hand-crafted dumplings with delicate, silky wrappers. Choose between savory beef with aromatic onions or sweet roasted pumpkin filling. Served with our signature priprava sauce.
      $19.95
    • Manty by piece

      $4.95
    • Beshbarmak

      This traditional Kyrgyz dish features tender boiled beef and lamb, served over hand-rolled noodles and topped with a flavorful onion sauce.
      $20.95
    • Chyk with rice

      $16.95
    • Plov Lamb

      Plov - a majestic crown of Central Asian cuisine: aromatic rice slowly simmered in a traditional cast-iron kazan, layered with tender meat and golden carrots. A centuries-old recipe prepared with pride.
      $14.95+
    • Plov no meat

      Plov - a majestic crown of Central Asian cuisine: aromatic rice slowly simmered in a traditional cast-iron kazan, layered golden carrots. A centuries-old recipe prepared with pride.
      $7.95+

    Mangal

    • Nomad Skewer Chicken

      The Juicy Nomad Chicken Skewer brings authentic flavors for true lovers of nomadic cuisine, featuring tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of side.
      $15.95
    • Nomad Skewer Beef

      The Juicy Nomad Beef Skewer offers rich, authentic flavors for lovers of nomadic cuisine, featuring tender, marinated beef grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of side.
      $18.95
    • Nomad Skewer Lamb

      The Juicy Nomad Lamb Skewer features succulent, marinated lamb cubes grilled to perfection, delivering authentic flavors for true enthusiasts of nomadic cuisine. Served with your choice of side.
      $17.95
    • Lula Plate

      The Juicy Nomad Lula Kebab Skewer showcases seasoned, tender lula kebabs grilled to perfection, offering authentic flavors for fans of traditional nomadic cuisine. Served with your choice of side.
      $15.95
    • Lamb Chops Shashlik

      The Juicy Nomad Lamb Chop Skewer presents succulent, marinated lamb chops grilled to perfection, capturing the essence of traditional nomadic cuisine. Served with your choice of side.
      $22.95
    • Grilled Veggies on Skewer

      $10.95
    • Napaleon Skewer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.95
    • Oromo Skewer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.95

    Sides

    • Roasted potatoes

      $4.00
    • Homemade mashed potato

      Creamy homemade mashed potatoes, whipped to perfection.
      $4.00
    • French Fries

      Crispy golden French fries, perfectly seasoned for a satisfying crunch.
      $4.00
    • Steamed Rice

      Fluffy steamed rice, delicately cooked to perfection for a light and aromatic side dish.
      $4.00
    • Wok-fried vegetables

      $6.00
    • Hand pulled noodles

      Tender hand-pulled noodles, expertly crafted for a delightful texture and rich flavor.
      $7.00
    • Chuchuk Extra

      $3.00

    Party Plates

    • Assorted Skewers

      A culinary feast that transports you to the heart of nomadic traditions, featuring tender beef cubes, succulent lamb cubes, juicy chicken thighs, and flavorful lula kebabs. Accompanied by a fresh salad and warm kalama bread, this dish promises a delightful and satisfying experience.
      $89.95
    • Tashkent plov

      Plov, a legendary national rice dish, is expertly cooked in a traditional cast-iron kazan, delivering rich flavors and authentic textures. Perfectly portioned to serve 4-5 people, it's a delightful centerpiece for any gathering.
      $97.95
    • Assorted Festive Skewers

      Enjoy a variety of skewers: Lamb chops, Napoleon, Oromo skewer, juicy Lula kebab,Chicken thighs, as well as Beef and Lamb cubes. A vegetarian option includes a vegetable skewer. Served with soft kalama bread, priprava sauce, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
      $110.95
    • Nomad Combo #1

      $58.95
    • Nomad Combo #2

      $55.95

    Desserts

    • Honey Cake

      7 layered cake made with honey and filled with homemade cream
      $7.00
    • Original Cheesecake

      A rich, creamy classic with a smooth vanilla finish on a buttery graham cracker crust
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Affogato

      $5.00
    • Half honey cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $45.00
    • Whole Honey Cake

      $90.00
    • COTTAGE CHEESE PIE

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00

    Kids Menu

    • Chicken nuggets

      $10.00
    • French Fries kids

      $6.00
    • Mozzarella sticks

      $10.00
    • Combo meal (nuggets, french fries,mozzarella sticks)

      $21.00
    • Chocolate milk

      $4.00

    Chef's Specials

    • Nomad Garden

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.95
    • Silk Road Napoli

      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.95
    • Braised Lamb Shank

      $37.95
    • Golden Fried Trout

      $28.95
    • Crispy Lamb Ribs

      $22.95
    • Traditional Kuksi

      $12.95

    Drinks

    Coffee

    • Cappuccino

      $4.00+
    • Soft Latte

      $4.00+
    • Flat White

      $4.00+
    • Cappuccino with Kurut

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00+
    • Cappuccino Decaf

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00+
    • Latte with Raspberry and Coconut

      $4.00+
    • Raf Vanilla

      $4.00+
    • Raf Pistachio

      $4.00+
    • Raf Hazelnut

      $4.00+
    • Raf Honey

      $4.00+
    • Raf Tiramisu

      $4.00+
    • Espresso

      $3.00
    • Doppio

      $4.00
    • Americano

      $3.00+
    • Turkish Coffee

      $5.00
    • Pomegranate Americano

      $5.00
    • Citrus Americano

      $5.00
    • Iced Americano

      $5.00
    • Iced Latte

      $6.00
    • Iced Cappuccino

      $6.00
    • Espresso Tonic

      $5.00

    Tea

    • Peach Lux

      $12.00
    • Mango Citrus

      $12.00
    • Grow Grapefruit

      $12.00
    • Wildberry Garden

      $12.00
    • Fresh Ginger Root

      $12.00
    • Strawberry Ginger

      $12.00
    • Tashkent Tea

      $12.00
    • Apple & Cinnamon Tea

      $12.00
    • Romashka & Mint

      $12.00
    • Moroccan Spice

      $14.00
    • Orange Love

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Masala Royale

      $14.00
    • East Rosemary

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Cocoa with Marshmallow

      $6.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Matcha

      $6.00
    • Matcha Aloe Mango

      $7.00
    • Matcha Mango

      $7.00
    • Matcha Strawberry Ice

      $7.00
    • Matcha Pineapple Ice

      $7.00
    • Green Tea

      $4.00
    • Earl Tea

      $4.00
    • Turkish Tea

      $4.00
    • Oolong Tea

      $4.00
    • Chamomile

      $4.00
    • Milk

      $0.50
    • Honey

      $1.25
    • Lemon Slices

      $0.80
    • Ginger Slices

      $0.75
    • Syrups

      $0.80
    • Tapioca

      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.00
    • Mint

      $0.50

    Signature Lemonades

    • Mojito

      $7.00+
    • Mojito Strawberry

      $7.00+
    • Mojito Mango

      $7.00+
    • Tropical Breeze

      $7.00+
    • Passion Fruit

      $7.00+
    • Pineapple & Mango Lemonade

      $7.00+
    • Pear & Ginger

      $7.00+
    • Grapefruit

      $7.00+
    • Oblepiha

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00+
    • Mandarin & Orange

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00+
    • Apple Cinnamon Lemonade

      $7.00+
    • Berry

      $7.00+
    • Strawberry Without Sugar

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00+

    Iced Tea

    • Peach & Mango Iced Tea

      $7.00
    • Peach & Passion

      $7.00
    • Black Iced Tea

      $7.00

    Bubble Tea

    • Matcha Bubble

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Latte Caramel Bubble

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Strawberry Dream Bubble

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Passion Fruit Bubble

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Oreo Bubble

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00

    Milkshake

    • Mandarin Milkshake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Strawberry Milkshake

      $8.00
    • Oreo Milkshake

      $8.00

    Smoothie

    • Pina Colada

      $8.00
    • Berry Smoothie

      $8.00
    • Apple

      $8.00

    Fresh

    • Apple Fresh

      $8.00
    • Carrot Fresh

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Orange Fresh

      $8.00
    • Pineapple Fresh

      $8.00
    • Celderei

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00

    Specialty Drinks

    • Maksym

      $4.00+
    • Kymyz

      $7.00+
    • Kompot

      $4.00+
    • Ayran

      $4.00

    Soda

    • Coca-Cola, Can

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.50
    • Sprite, Can

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.50
    • Diet Coke, Can

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.50

    Bottled

    • Apple Juice

      $3.00
    • Orange Juice

      $3.00
    • Pomegranate juice

      $4.00
    • Smeraldina

      $5.00
    • San Pellegrino

      $5.00

    Honey Cake

    $7.00

    7 layered cake made with honey and filled with homemade cream

    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 11:00 am, 11:45 am - 9:30 pm
    Monday7:00 am - 11:00 am, 11:15 am - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday7:00 am - 11:00 am, 11:15 am - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday7:00 am - 11:00 am, 11:15 am - 9:30 pm
    Thursday7:00 am - 11:00 am, 11:15 am - 9:30 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 11:00 am, 11:15 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 11:00 am, 11:45 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Karavan Cuisine offers a warm embrace of Central Asian culinary traditions, serving up delicious homemade dishes that bring the vibrant flavors of the region to the forefront. Our menu features a diverse array of authentic recipes prepared with care, using only the freshest ingredients. Guests can enjoy a delightful dining experience in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, where every meal is served with a touch of hospitality that's deeply rooted in Central Asian culture. With its affordable prices and friendly service, Karavan Cuisine is the perfect spot for anyone looking to explore the rich tastes and traditions of Central Asia without leaving town. Join us for a culinary journey that promises to be both delicious and memorable.

    Location

    851 W Oakton, Des Plaines, IL 60016

    Directions


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