
Indian
Veda - Modern Indian Bistro
1920 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Orders through Toast are commission free and go directly to this restaurant
Featured Items

Garlic Naan with Herbs
Oven-baked flatbread brushed with a Garlic-Herb butter$5.00
Chicken Makhani (GF) *
Boneless chicken in a creamy, buttery tomato-cashew gravy with caramelized ginger, honey, and fenugreek greens$24.00
Lassoni Gobi (V, GF.)
Lightly battered and flash-fried Cauliflower tossed in a Ginger-Garlic sauce$12.00
Lunch Box "To Go"
Enjoy a wholesome and satisfying meal with the perfect combination of flavors in our Special Lunch Boxes!
Soups and Salads
Before the Meal

Spicy Corn Soup (V, GF)
Roasted sweet Corn & fresh Cilantro garnished with Chili oil$7.00
Curried Butternut Squash Soup (V, GF)
Roasted Butternut Squash soup tempered with Ginger, Lemon, and Coconut$8.00
Mix Vegetable Soup (V, GF)
A nutritious soup made with fresh vegetables, simmered to bring out natural flavors$7.00
Okra Salad (V, GF)
Julienned Okra flash-fried and tossed in tangy spice mix along with Shallots & Tomatoes$12.00
Mixed Garden Salad (GF)
A classic salad made with crisp, fresh veggies, and spring mix on side lemon vinaigrette or ranch dressing$9.00
Crispy Spinach Chaat (GF)
Chickpea flour coated flash fried baby Spinach; tossed with Shallots, Tomatoes, Sweet Yogurt, and Tamarind & Date chutney (can be made Vegan without Yogurt)$13.00
Shuruvat (Appetizer)
Small Plates

Vegetable Samosas (V)
Curried Potatoes and Peas stuffed fried pastry served with Cilantro-Mint & Tamarind chutney$10.00
Lassoni Gobi (V, GF.)
Lightly battered and flash-fried Cauliflower tossed in a Ginger-Garlic sauce$12.00
Onion Pakora (V, GF)
Finely sliced onion coated in spiced batter and fried till crispy, served with cilantro-mint & tamarind chutney$9.00
Masala Hummus Platter*
House-made curried Hummus, grilled Eggplant curry, and flash-fried Chili Chickpeas, served with Garlic Naan ( * ) This Dish Contains Nuts$12.00
Dahi ke Kabab
Soft and creamy yogurt patties coated in breadcrumbs,lightly spiced and pan-seared to golden perfection.$10.00
Ragda Patties (V, GF)
Crispy curried Potato patties served on a bed of curried Chickpeas, topped with chopped Onion, Tomato, Tamarind chutney, and Cilantro$12.00
Amritsari Fish Pakora (GF)
Battered fish fillets fried crisp with bold spices for a classic Amritsari street food experience served with Mint & Tamarind Chutney$16.00
Chicken Murmuri Rolls
Hand-rolled tortillas stuffed with shredded Chicken, Onions and roasted Peppers seasoned with Kasoori Methi Served with Mint & Tamarind Chutney.$12.00
Tandoori Paneer (GF)
Chunks of paneer marinated in tandoori spices and grilled, delivering smoky and flavorful bites$17.00
Tandoori Chicken (GF)
Half chicken (red and white meat on the bone)marinated in yogurt and our special blend of spices,then grilled in a tandoor$20.00
Chicken Malai Kebab (GF)
Tender chicken marinated in cream and spices, grilled to a juicy, melt-in-the-mouth finish$20.00
Chicken Tikka Achari (GF)
Boneless Chicken morsels marinated in Yogurt, Fennel, Onion seeds, and Mustard$20.00
Calcutta Pork Ribs (GF)
Hearty Baby-Back Ribs marinated in a Mango Chili glaze and garnished with Lime & Cilantro$16.00
Tandoori Salmon (GF)
Boneless salmon marinated with ginger, garlic, freshly ground spices, and yogurt, then grilled in a tandoor.$24.00
Tandoori Shrimp (GF)
Tiger shrimp marinated in our special blend, then grilled in a tandoor; served on a bed of Khichdi (lentil and rice).$26.00
Lamb Chops (GF)
Double-cut lamb marinated in yogurt, green chilies and our special blend of species then grilled in a tandoor$28.00
Biryani
Served with Cucumber Raita (Yogurt & grated Cucumber seasoned with Salt & Black Pepper)

Vegetable Biryani (GF)
A royal delicacy with seasonal vegetables, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together$19.00
Chicken Biryani (GF) *
A Veda special—boneless Chicken, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together$25.00
Lamb Biryani (GF)
A royal, savory delicacy with layers of boneless Lamb, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together$28.00
Goat Biryani (GF)
A royal, savory delicacy with layers of Bone-In Meat, Basmati Rice, special Biryani masala, and aromatics steamed together$28.00
Patiala (Main Meal)
Main Meal

Dal Tarka (V, GF)
Lentils cooked with spices and finished with a tempering of garlic, cumin, and red chilies.$17.00
Dal Makhani (GF)
A decadent & rich Lentil delicacy seasoned with Onions, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic, and Cream$18.00
Pindi Channa Masala (V, GF)
Curried chickpeas in a tomato-onion gravy, spiced with carom, cumin, pomegranate, and green mango.$17.00
Tofu Green Peas Curry (V, GF) *
Tofu & Peas in an Onion-Tomato, Ginger-Garlic curry sauce with toasted Cashew Nuts and Fenugreek greens.$19.00
Gobi Mutter (V, GF)
Cauliflower, Peas, & Potatoes stir-fried and tossed in a blend of Turmeric, Cilantro, Ginger, Onion and Chili powder$18.00
Paneer Palak (GF)
Roasted Paneer (Cottage Cheese) in a velvety Spinach curry with Garlic & Ginger, tossed in Garam Masala and Dill spice mix$21.00
Paneer Makhani (GF) *
Paneer (Cottage Cheese) cubes cooked in a creamy, rich, buttery Tomato gravy, made with Cashew Nuts, burnt Ginger, Honey, & Fenugreek greens$21.00
Paneer Lababdar (GF)
Paneer (Cottage Cheese) cubes in a rich caramelized onion,tomato, and ginger sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro$21.00
Wild Mushroom Korma (GF) *
Shitake, Creminii, & Oyster Mushroom trio cooked in Yogurt cream sauce simmered with Cardamom, Cumin, and Cilantro$19.00
Navratan Korma (GF)*
Mixed Vegetables, Nuts, Spiced Sauce$20.00
Khubani Malai Kofta (GF) *
Hand-made Apricots & Cottage Cheese dumplings served in a Turmeric, Cilantro, Cashew Nuts, Cardamom, & Cream gravy$20.00
Chicken Makhani (GF) *
Boneless chicken in a creamy, buttery tomato-cashew gravy with caramelized ginger, honey, and fenugreek greens$24.00
Chicken Vindaloo (GF)*
A sweet and spicy curry blended with cinnamon,mustard seeds, & paprika along with roasted potatoes & chicken$23.00
Chicken Chettinad (GF) *
Boneless chicken morsels in a rich sauce of black pepper, ginger, garlic, chilies, curry leaves, coconut, and cashews$24.00
Chicken Lababdar (GF)
Boneless chicken morsels in a rich caramelized onion,tomato, and ginger sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.$23.00
Bhopali Chicken Korma (GF) *
Boneless young Chicken in an indulgent Cardamom, Almond and Cream sauce$24.00
Palak Chicken (GF)
Chicken simmered in a creamy spinach curry, seasoned with aromatic spices for an earthy and flavorful dish$24.00
Bronzino Coastal Malabar (GF)
Fresh Bronzino cooked in a coconut-based curry inspired by coastal flavors, with mild spices and curry leaves.$28.00
Fish Moilee (GF)
Kerala-style white bass curry in coconut gravy with ginger,green chilis, curry leaves, and mustard seeds$26.00
Goan Shrimp Curry (GF) *
Coconut curry with Shrimp, Deghi chili, peri-peri masala,cilantro, ginger, garlic, and black cardamom$26.00
Lamb Vindaloo (GF)
Tender marinated lamb cooked with onions, smoked paprika, fingerling potatoes, and spices - a Goan specialty$26.00
Lamb Roganjosh (GF)
Lamb pieces simmered in a fragrant gravy of shallots,black cardamom, fennel, garam masala, and Kashmiri red chilies$26.00
Lamb Korma (GF)*
cooked in Yogurt cream sauce simmered with Cardamom, Cumin, and Cilantro$25.00
East India Lamb Shank (GF) *
Slow-braised lamb shank cooked with caramelized onions, green cardamom, mace, and cashew nuts$26.00
Bombay Goat Curry (GF)
Bone-In Meat slow-cooked in a spiced tomato-onion gravy, with deep flavors inspired by Bombay-style curry$27.00
Roti (Breads)
Roti (Bread)
Breads

Naan
A leavened, oven-baked flatbread$4.00
Garlic Naan with Herbs
Oven-baked flatbread brushed with a Garlic-Herb butter$5.00
Goat Cheese Naan
Oven-baked flatbread stuffed with Goat Cheese and Herbs$7.00
Chili Cilantro Naan
Oven-baked flatbread stuffed with Chili and Cilantro$5.00
Roti (V)
Whole-wheat flour bread$5.00
Laccha Paratha
Crispy, flaky, layered whole wheat flatbread$6.00
Kashmiri Naan *
Oven-baked flatbread stuffed with Coconut, Almonds, Raisins, and Cashews ( * ) This Dish Contains Nuts / Cashewnuts / Sesame$6.00
Mint Paratha
Crispy, flaky, layered, mint-flavored whole wheat flatbread$6.00
Amritsari Kulcha
Oven-baked flatbread prepared with all purpose flour with Potato & Cauliflower stuffing mixed with Pomegranate powder$7.00
Bread Basket
Naan, Garlic Naan, Lachha Paratha, and Onion Sage Naan$18.00
Accompaniments

Cucumber Raita (GF)
A savory condiment dip made with cucumber and yogurt$4.00
Mango Chutney
A sweet and spiced condiment made of mangoes with vinegar, spices, and sugar, originating in India$4.00
Basmati Rice (GF, V)
A savory indian style rice dish$5.00
Onion and Chili Salad
Salad made with thinly sliced onion and chili garnished with herbs, spices, sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice$5.00
Achar (Pickle)
A blend of pickled vegetables and spices$3.00
Papadum Basket With Mint & Tamarind Chutney (V, GF)
Thin, crispy flatbread made from lentil, chickpea, or rice flour, seasoned with spices$5.00
Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Torte Cake Slice (GF)
A dense and fudgy gluten-free flourless chocolate cake slice$8.00
StrawBerry Cheesecake Slice
A soft, fluffy, light cake with a silky cream cheese frosting, topped with Strawberry$8.00
Gulab Jamun
A classic Indian sweet made with Khoya, Rose-flavored syrup, Cardamom powder$8.00
Kheer (GF)
A traditional & royal Indian Rice Pudding flavored with Cardamom$7.00
Ras Malai
An Indian sweet dish consisting of Cheese Dumplings in sweetened, Thickened Milk$8.00
Flourless Chocolate Torte Whole Cake (GF)
A dense and fudgy gluten-free flourless chocolate cake$36.00
Strawberry Cheese Whole Cake
A soft, fluffy, light cake with a silky cream cheese frosting, topped with Strawberry$36.00
Beverages

Assam Melody Tea
$3.00
House-Made Masala Chai
$4.00
Turmeric Bliss Tea
$4.00
Chamomile Tea
$4.00
Thai Chai
$4.00
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$4.00
Diet Coke
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink$4.00
Sprite
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free$4.00
Cranberry Juice
$4.00
Ginger Ale
$4.00
Club Soda
$4.00
Imli Sharbat
$6.00
Nimboo Sharbat
Nimboo Juice, Angostura & Orange Bitters$6.00
Virgin Mojito
Virgin Mojito Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Muddled Mint and Lime, Club Soda$6.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
$5.50
Aqua Panna Still Water
$5.50
Fever Tree Ginger Beer Bottle
$5.50
Fever Tree Tonic Water Bottle
$5.50
Toast Catering
Catering- Beverages
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 9:15 pm |
Restaurant info
A lively, experiential dining destination offering an inventive-twist on traditional Indian cuisine in a vibrant, trend-setting atmosphere. Veda emphasizes the use of handpicked spices and fresh ingredients to create exceptional flavors.
Location
Similar restaurants in your area
© 2026 Toast, Inc.









