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    Veda - Modern Indian Bistro

    1920 Chestnut Street

    Philadelphia, PA 19103


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    Soups and Salads
    Shuruvat (Appetizer)
    Biryani
    Patiala (Main Meal)
    Roti (Breads)
    Accompaniments
    Desserts
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    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!
    • Lunch Box "To Go"

      Lunch Box comes with Entree of your Choice | Dal Makhani or Pindi Chana | Choice of Naan, Garlic Naan or Roti | Choice of Kheer, Gulab Jamun or Rasmalai Complementary items:- Rice Cucumber Raita Navratan Korma Vegetable Soup

    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

    • Assorted Individual Sodas

      $5.00
    • Bottle water

      $4.00
    • Mango Lassi

      $30.00+

    Equipment

    • Wire Racks

      $12.00
    • Sternos

      $4.00
    • Water Pan

      $5.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 9:15 pm
    Saturday11:30 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

    1920 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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