Sherkaan Indian Street Food Menu
Sherkaan Indian Street Food in New Haven, CT offers a unique dining experience with a fusion of classic Indian flavors and innovative dishes like poutine and ribs. The cozy ambiance and attentive service make it a top choice for brunch, dinner, or special mixology events. The menu features a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, along with gluten-free dishes clearly marked. Standout dishes include Chai French Toast, Chaat Dog, chili chicken, and the must-try goat curry. The cocktails are well-balanced and creative, with highlights like the Pumpkin Espresso martini and Hazelnut Old Fashioned. Sherkaan's inventive twists on traditional Indian cuisine make it a destination for food enthusiasts looking for a fresh perspective. Whether you're a fan of Indian food or new to the cuisine, Sherkaan promises a memorable culinary experience with its flavorful offerings and welcoming atmosphere.
Chaats
Bhel Puri
(Vegan, Gluten Free) puffed rice, almond, chickpeas, aloo, tomato, onion, green & tamarind chutneys, sev
Gobi Pakora
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) chickpea fried cauliflower, sweet yogurt, cranberry habanero chutney
Dahi Puri
(Vegetarian) puri shells, chickpeas, aloo, onion, sev, sweet yogurt, green & tamarind chutneys
Punjabi Samosa
(Vegetarian) dumplings filled with aloo masala, peas, served with green & tamarind chutneys
Okra Fries
(Vegan, Gluten Free) fried matchstick okra, chaat masala, lemon, served with maggi ketchup
Samosa Chaat
(Vegetarian) punjabi samosas, savory chickpea & vegetable curry, green & tamarind chutneys, sweet yogurt
Pani Puri
(Vegan) puri shells, chickpeas, spiced potato, onion, cilantro, sev, served with chili mint water or tamarind water
Szechuan Fried Chicken
chongqing-style, szechuan pepper, green onion, ginger, garlic, dried chilis
Dum Biryani
spiced yogurt marinated & roasted chicken, layered with aromatic basmati rice, saffron, kewra, naan
Indo-Chinese Pork Ribs
/ rack st. louis style spare ribs, crispy okra, tamarind treacle glaze
Chole Bhature
(Vegetarian) savory chickpea & vegetable curry, light & fluffy fried bread
Butter Chicken
(Gluten Free) tandoori chicken, tomato, cashew, caramelized onion, cream, cilantro, basmati rice contains cashews, cannot omit
Butter Aloo
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) aloo, tomato, cashew, caramelized onion, cream, cilantro, basmati rice contains cashews, cannot omit
Butter Paneer
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) Indian paneer, tomato, cashew, caramelized onion, cream, cilantro, basmati rice contains cashews, cannot omit
Palak Paneer
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) creamy spinach gravy, Indian paneer, basmati rice
Chicken Curry
(Gluten Free) marinated & braised chicken thigh, caramelized onion gravy, tomato, basmati rice
Moong Masoor Dal
(Vegan, Gluten Free) a light stew made with red and yellow lentils, served with basmati rice
Baingan Bharta
(Vegan, Gluten Free) smoked eggplant, roasted tomato, cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, basmati rice
Dal Makhni
(Gluten Free, Vegetarian) black lentils, kidney beans, tomato, cream, basmati rice
Veg Biryani
(Gluten Free, Vegan) red potato, carrot, cauliflower, pea, pepper, mushroom, saffron, basmati rice
Share Plates
Street Eats
Chicken Frankie Roll
flaky paratha, pickled jalepeño, desi slaw, green chili chutney, raita
Jackfruit Frankie Roll
(Vegan) flaky paratha, tamarind bbq, pickled red onion, slaw
Masala Dosa
(Vegan, Gluten Free) aloo masala, garlic chili & coconut chutneys, sambar
Keema Dosa
(Gluten Free) spiced ground chicken, amul cheese, pickled onion, cucumber raita
Vada Pav Sliders
(Vegetarian) toasted pav buns, spiced aloo patty, onion, green, garlic & tamarind chutneys
Hot Chicken Sandwich
spiced and battered chicken thigh, griddled brioche, chili lime aioli, red onion, slaw
Chaat Dog
(Vegetarian) vegetable seekh kebab, cucumber raita, pomegranate, dry garlic chili chutney, sev, cilantro, New England style bun (sub lamb seekh kebab +$) (sub chicken seekh kebab $)
Makhani Naan
naan filled with chicken OR paneer & garlic, served with makhani (butter) sauce contains cashew, cannot omit
Hakka Noodles
(Vegetarian) Chinese wheat noodles, garlic chili soy, onion, pepper, cabbage (add chicken +$)
Spring Rolls
(Vegan) crispy pastry, braised cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, chili, soy, served with sweet chili sauce ( pieces)
Chicken Wings
(Gluten Free) marinated in yogurt & spices, choose between tandooor-roasted wings tossed with ghee, cilantro, onion, and lime OR crispy chili garlic wings ( pieces)
Mushroom Bao
(vegan) steamed buns, shiitake mushroom, hoisin, cucumber, pickled onion
Kachumbar Salad
(Vegan, Gluten Free) cucumber, tomato, onion, green chili, radish, cumin lime vinaigrette
Chinese Cabbage Salad
(Vegan, Gluten Free) green chili, cashew, bell pepper, cilantro, coconut, blood orange-ginger vinaigrette
Kale Caesar Salad
(Gluten Free) baby kale, shaved parmesan, crispy chickpeas, chaat masala, homemade caesar dressing
Salads
Sides
Basmati Rice
(Vegan, Gluten Free) aromatic rice with clove, cumin, cinnamon & cardamom
Bhatura
(Vegetarian) light & fluffy fried bread
Cheese Naan
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with amul cheese, brushed with ghee
Garlic & Cheese Naan
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with garlic & cheese, brushed with ghee
Garlic Naan
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, topped with garlic, brushed with ghee
Chicken Naan
soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with chicken, brushed with ghee
Chicken Seekh Kebab
(Gluten Free) skewers of spiced ground chicken, lime, onion
Chicken Tikka
(Gluten Free) yogurt marinated boneless skinless chicken thighs char grilled to perfection in our tandoor, served with lime and onion
Chili Cheese Naan
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with amul cheese, topped with green chili, brushed with ghee
Chili Naan
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, topped with green chili, brushed with ghee
Gunpowder Shrimp
(Gluten Free) crusted with flavors of chana dal, sesame, curry leaves, and kashmiri peppers
Lamb Seekh Kebab
(Gluten Free) skewers of spiced ground lam, lime, onion
Naan
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, brushed with ghee
Paneer Naan
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with Indian paneer cheese
Rosemary Apricot Naan
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, stuffed with dried apricots, topped with rosemary, brushed with ghee
Sambar
(Vegan, Gluten Free) stew of lentils, okra, potato, carrot
Sesame Naan
(Vegetarian) soft leavened flatbread, topped with sesame seeds, brushed with ghee
Side Paneer
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) fried Indian paneer cubes
Tandoori Roti
(Vegetarian) whole wheat unleavened crispy flatbread, brushed with ghee (No Ghee = Vegan)
Tandoori Salmon
(Gluten Free) Faroe Island salmon marinated in spiced yogurt, lime, onion
Side Makhani Sauce
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free) tomato, caramelized onion, cream, cilantro (butter sauce) contains cashews, cannot omit
Side Chole
(Vegan, Gluten Free) savory chickpea & vegetable curry
Extra Pav
Coconut Chutney
Cranberry Habanero Chutney
Garlic Chili Chutney
Green Chutney
Green Mango Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Chutney
Raita
Beetroot Raita
Cucumber Raita
Plain Yogurt
Vegetable Raita
Gulab Jamun
(Vegetarian) grapefruit, rose syrup, crushed pistachios
Pista Burfi
(Gluten Free, Vegetarian) fudgy pistachio bars, beet-lemon curd, cardamom, rose petals
Dessert
Soft Drinks & Lassi
Can - Fanta
Can - Limca
Can - Thums Up
East Coast Lavender Lemonade
Mango Lassi
Sherkaan special recipe lassi with kesar pulp, mango bits, cardamom, ginger, jaggery, whole milk and dahi yogurt
Pellegrino
A liter bottle of fine sparkling water.
Rose Lemonade
Our house special rose lemonade with our own Sherkaan Blend Rosehip Tea, Sherkaan house made Rooh Afza and fresh lemon juice. Served with rose petals. Pour over ice, and garnish with rose petals.
Bottle Oat Chai
Our House made special Oat Milk Chai with and cracked spices, ginger and Ultra Premium Rishi black tea.
Bottle Of Tigers Milk
Our dairy free take on a classic Badam Milk! Almond milk with saffron, cardamom and almond. Creamy and refreshing with crunchy bits of almond.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Lassi
East Coast Kombucha- Peach Rose
East Coast Kombucha- Pomegrante
'Om' Tea Bag
Ingredients: Chamomile, lemongrass, rose petals, lavender, lemon verbena A light floral blend of chamomile, lavender, and rose is handcrafted to recreate the quietude of meditation.
'Palace Breakfast' Tea Bag
Ingredients: Darjeeling and Assam Black Tea Rich and robust softened by the delicate and floral darjeeling, an unexpected marriage of the two largest tea regions of India. Enjoy a morning cup with our twist on the conventional English Breakfast tea.
'Jasmine Blossoms' Tea Bag
Ingredients: Naturally scented jasmine green tea Jasmine blossoms are an inseparable part of both ancient devotion and contemporary culture. This blend captures the innocence of the Jasmine flower through the nine stages of scenting to create an artful infusion of sweet fragrance and delicate green tea.
'Tulsi Rose' Tea Bag
Ingredients: Himalayan Tulsi, Red Rose Petals This herbal tea blend of Himalayan Tulsi is finely balanced with the soft fragrance of red rose petals will help you find calm, inner peace, and balance.
'Golden City' Tea Bag
Ingredients: Turmeric root, ginger powder, licorice root, lemongrass, orange peel An all natural, vibrant, immunity boosting herbal tea blend of Indian turmeric, ginger and tangerine. The combined pungent, earthy taste of turmeric and ginger is delightfully undercut by the floral notes of lemongrass.
'Cream Of Earl Grey' Tea Bag
Ingredients: black tea, blue cornflowers, vanilla bean, Italian bergamot Our Assam black tea is naturally scented and aged with Italian bergamot and vanilla bean. The end result is a fragrant, creamy, silky take on the classic Earl Grey.
'Mojito' Tea Bag
Green tea, lime pieces, lime leaves, peppermint, lemongrass Get tippy with the crisp blend of green tea, lime leaves, and muddled mint. Shaken or stirred, it's our tea against the stifling summer heat.
Coffee/Tea
SIGNATURE SIPS (Ready to Drink)
ESTEBAN'S SANGRIA oz
ml The perfect season blending Sangria. Rosé, pamplemousse, (grafpefruit) tequila, element
GULLY JUICE oz
ml. A fruity and floral punch for the curious type with a palate for the finer things. Gin, berries, blue jasmine tea, lime and love.
MUMBAI MANHATTAN oz
ml Manhattan with an Indian twist. larceny bourbon, date infused cocchi vermouth di torino, lustau east india sherry, angostura bitters, bitter truth orange bitters
Crewneck Sweatshirt
Snapback
Totally Bindaas T-Shirt
Blanket
Ultra plush blanket.
Bindaas Babe White Onesie
% Cotton, Size Months.
Bindaas Babe Black Onesie
% cotton, size: Months.
Bindaas Baby Black T Shirt
Bindaas Babe White/Red T Shirt
% cotton, Month T-Shirt
Pocket T-Shirt
Green Tiger T-Shirt
Sherkaan Zip Up Hoodie
Water Bottle
Cream Of Earl Grey Tea Tin
individually packed silk sachets stuffed in a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! Our Assam black tea is naturally scented and aged with Italian bergamot and vanilla bean. The end result is a fragrant, creamy, silky take on the classic Earl Grey. Ingredients: Black Tea, Blue Cornflowers, Vanilla Bean, Italian Bergamot
Palace Breakfast Tea Tin
individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! Rich and robust Assam softened by the delicate and floral Darjeeling, an unexpected marriage of the two largest tea regions of India. Enjoy a morning cup with our twist on the conventional English Breakfast tea. Ingredients: Darjeeling and Assam Black Tea
Jasmine Blossoms Tea Tin
individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! Jasmine blossoms are an inseparable part of both ancient devotion and contemporary culture. This blend captures the innocence of the Jasmine flower through nine stages of scenting to create an artful infusion of sweet fragrance and delicate green tea. Ingredients: Naturally Scented Jasmine Green Tea
Mojito Tea Tin
individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! Get tippy with this crisp blend of green tea, lime leaves, and muddled mint. Shaken or stirred, it’s our tea against the stifling summer heat. Ingredients: Green Tea, Lime Pieces, Lime Leaves, Peppermint, Lemongrass
Tulsi Rose Tea Tin
individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! This herbal tea blend of Himalayan Tulsi is finely balanced with the soft fragrance of red rose petals will help you find calm, inner peace and balance. Ingredients: Himalayan Tulsi, Red Rose Petals
Golden City Tea Tin
individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! An all-natural, vibrant, immunity boosting herbal tea blend of Indian turmeric, ginger and tangerine. The combined pungent, earthy taste of turmeric and ginger is delightfully undercut by the floral notes of lemongrass. Ingredients: Turmeric Root, Ginger Powder, Licorice Root, Lemongrass, Orange Peel
Om Tea Tin
individually packed silk sachets stuffed into a tin, perfect for stocking stuffers! A light, floral blend of chamomile, lavender, and rose is handcrafted to recreate the quietude of meditation. Ingredients: Chamomile, Lemongrass, Rose Petals, Lavender, Lemon Verbena