Charcoal Eats (Lexington Ave/ E 41st St)

Biryani Bowls

Afghani Chicken Korma Biryani Bowl
A rich, creamy, and mildly spiced bowl that stands apart. Charcoal-grilled chicken slow-cooked in a velvety Afghani korma sauce — fragrant with cardamom, cinnamon, and roasted cashews — layered over aromatic basmati rice. Finished with mint yogurt. Mild heat, bold depth.
$19.99
Butter Chicken Biryani Bowl (Mild)
Our most-ordered dish. Tender tandoor-grilled chicken slow-cooked in a velvety tomato-butter sauce, layered over fragrant aged basmati with aromatic whole spices. Finished with cooling mint yogurt. Mild heat, maximum flavour.
$19.99
Spicy Tandoori Chicken Biryani Bowl
Fiery and bold. Tandoor-grilled chicken marinated in Kashmiri chilly, ginger, and aromatic spices, layered over smoky basmati rice. Finished with cooling raita to balance the heat. For the spice lovers in the room. 🌶🌶🌶
$19.99
Dum Chicken Tikka Biryani Bowl
Slow-cooked the traditional way. Charcoal-marinated chicken tikka pieces layered with saffron-infused basmati rice, sealed and dum-cooked to trap every bit of smoky, spiced flavour inside. A labour of love — served with house raita and a wedge of lime.
$19.99
Lamb Biryani Bowl
Our most premium bowl. Slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone tender lamb marinated overnight in whole spices, yogurt, and saffron, layered over aged basmati rice. Topped with crispy fried onions and fresh mint. A dish that takes hours to make and seconds to finish.
$23.99
Spicy Tandoori Paneer Biryani Bowl
A vegetarian bowl with serious heat. Charcoal-grilled paneer marinated in fiery tandoori spices, layered over fragrant basmati rice with crispy onions and fresh herbs. Finished with cooling raita to tame the spice. Bold, satisfying, 100% meat-free. 🌶🌶
$19.99
Paneer Makhani Biryani Bowl
A vegetarian showstopper. Soft charcoal-grilled cottage cheese cubes bathed in a silky, slow-cooked makhani sauce — rich with tomatoes, butter, cream, and warming spices — layered over fragrant basmati rice. Hearty, indulgent, 100% meat-free.
$19.99

Build Your Own

Build Your Own Indian Burrito
Indian flavours wrapped up tight. Choose your filling — spiced chicken tikka, smoky tandoori paneer, or slow-cooked lamb — then pack it into a warm, grilled whole-wheat wrap with basmati rice, house sauces, fresh coriander, and cooling yogurt. Big, bold, and unlike anything else in Midtown.
$16.99
Build Your Own Indian Bowl
Craft your perfect Indian bowl, your way. Start with fragrant basmati or spiced rice, choose your protein (tandoor-grilled chicken, charcoal-grilled paneer, or slow-cooked lamb), then pile on house-made chutneys, crispy toppings, and cooling mint yogurt. Built fresh to order. Our #1 most liked item.
$15.99
Build Your Own Indian Tacos
Street tacos, Indian style. Crispy or soft mini shells loaded with your choice of tandoor-grilled chicken, smoky paneer, or spiced lamb, topped with tangy chutneys, fresh onion, coriander, and a squeeze of lime. Two per order — share or go solo. You won't find these anywhere else.
$16.99
Build Your Own Indian Quesadillas
Where India meets Mexico. Choose your filling — spiced chicken tikka, smoky paneer, or seasonal veggies — packed into a crispy golden quesadilla with melted cheese, house chutneys, and tangy salsa. A Charcoal Eats original. 81% rated by our customers.
$15.99

Combos

The Charcoal Classic
Our #1 ordered bowl, paired with NYC's favorite lassi. Tender tandoor-grilled chicken slow-cooked in a velvety tomato-butter sauce, layered over fragrant aged basmati rice with aromatic whole spices — finished with house mint yogurt. Paired with a hand-blended Mango Lassi to perfectly balance the richness. The combo our regulars order on repeat. Save $2 vs. ordering separately.
$22.99
Midtown Double Roll
Can't pick just one? Now you don't have to. Our two most-loved Kati Rolls in a single order: a Butter Chicken Kati Roll — smoky tandoori chicken wrapped in a warm, flaky paratha with tangy mint chutney — alongside a Paneer Makhani Kati Roll — soft charcoal-grilled paneer in a rich makhani sauce. Rounded off with a creamy Mango Lassi. Perfect lunch, perfect size. Save $3 vs. ordering separately.
$25.99
Bowl + Roll Feast
Our biggest, most satisfying combo — built for serious hunger. Start with our legendary Butter Chicken Biryani Bowl, packed with charcoal-grilled chicken, fragrant basmati, and house spices. Add a Butter Chicken Kati Roll on the side — crispy paratha, smoky filling, bold chutney. Wash it all down with a hand-blended Mango Lassi with 100% 5-star ratings from our customers. A complete Indian meal experience, delivered. Save $4 vs. ordering separately.
$32.99
Veg Lovers Deal
A full vegetarian feast — no compromise on flavour. Our Paneer Makhani Kati Roll brings charcoal-grilled cottage cheese in a silky, slow-cooked makhani sauce, wrapped in a fresh paratha. Paired with a Grilled Paneer Cheese Sandwich — golden-toasted, cheesy, and satisfying. Finished with our beloved Mango Lassi. Generous portions, authentic spices, zero meat — 100% delicious. Save $3 vs. ordering separately.
$25.49
Office Lunch for 2
Two people. One great decision. Two of our most-loved Butter Chicken Biryani Bowls — each packed with tandoor-grilled chicken, fragrant basmati, and that signature Charcoal Eats buttery tomato sauce. Two hand-blended Mango Lassis to complete the meal. Order it once, love it every week. Midtown's go-to desk lunch for two. Save $6 vs. ordering separately — best value on the menu.
$43.99
The Biryani Special
Our most-ordered combo on MealPal — and it's easy to see why. The Afghani Chicken Korma Biryani Bowl is a true standout: charcoal-grilled chicken slow-cooked in a velvety Afghani korma sauce — fragrant with cardamom, cinnamon, and roasted cashews — layered over aromatic basmati rice and finished with cooling mint yogurt. Mild heat, extraordinary depth. Paired with our Mango Lassi, hand-blended with real Alphonso mango and a hint of cardamom — our 100% rated drink. Save $2 vs. ordering separat...
$22.99

Kati Roll

Butter Chicken Kati Roll
Smoky tandoor-grilled chicken in a creamy tomato-butter sauce, wrapped tight in a warm, flaky whole-wheat paratha. Topped with crispy onions, fresh coriander, and tangy mint chutney. Street food at its finest — Midtown fast. Our most-ordered roll.
$11.99
Spicy Tandoori Chicken Kati Roll
Fiery and bold. Smoky tandoor-grilled chicken marinated in Kashmiri chilli and spices, wrapped tight in a warm paratha with fresh onions, crunchy slaw, and cooling mint yogurt to take the edge off. For those who like it hot. 🌶🌶
$11.99
Afghani Chicken Korma Kati Roll
A hidden gem on our menu. Tender chicken slow-cooked in a rich, creamy Afghani korma sauce — subtly spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, and roasted nuts — wrapped in a warm paratha with fresh greens and yogurt sauce. Mild, luxurious, deeply satisfying.
$11.99
Spicy Lamb Kati Roll
Our boldest roll. Tender spiced lamb in a fiery, aromatic sauce, wrapped in a warm paratha with pickled onions, crunchy slaw, and cooling mint raita. Rich, meaty, and full of flavour. Premium protein, premium experience. 🌶🌶🌶
$12.99
Paneer Makhani Kati Roll
Charcoal-grilled cottage cheese in a silky, slow-cooked makhani sauce, wrapped in a fresh warm paratha with crispy onions and tangy green chutney. Rich, satisfying, completely meat-free. Our #1 vegetarian roll.
$11.99
Spicy Tandoori Paneer Kati Roll
Charcoal-grilled paneer marinated in a fiery tandoori spice blend, wrapped in a soft paratha with pickled onions, fresh coriander, and a drizzle of tamarind chutney. Bold flavours, zero meat, maximum satisfaction. 🌶🌶
$11.99

Rice Bowls

Chicken Tikka Masala
The classic, done right. Juicy chunks of tandoor-grilled chicken tikka simmered in a rich, velvety masala sauce — deep red, warmly spiced, and layered with flavour. Served with fragrant basmati rice, a drizzle of cream, and fresh coriander. Comfort food at its finest.
$19.49
Butter Chicken
North India's most beloved dish. Tender tandoor-grilled chicken slow-cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-butter sauce with warming spices, finished with a swirl of cream and fresh coriander. Served with fragrant basmati rice. Saucy, velvety, deeply satisfying.
$19.49
Chicken Korma
Silky, aromatic, and gently spiced. Tender chicken pieces slow-cooked in a rich, cream and nut-based korma sauce fragrant with cardamom, cinnamon, and rose water. Served with fragrant basmati rice. Mild heat, extraordinary depth. The dish that wins over spice-averse diners.
$19.49
Paneer Butter Masala
A vegetarian classic that earns its place next to any meat dish. Soft, golden-fried cottage cheese cubes simmered in a rich, buttery tomato sauce with warming spices and a swirl of cream. Served with fragrant basmati rice. Indulgent, comforting, deeply satisfying.
$19.49
Paneer Tikka Masala
Smoky charcoal-grilled paneer tikka cubes in a bold, spiced masala sauce — vibrant red, warmly seasoned, and deeply flavourful. Served with fragrant basmati rice, a drizzle of cream, and fresh coriander. The vegetarian answer to Chicken Tikka Masala.
$19.49
Palak Paneer
Iron-rich, deeply nourishing, and surprisingly delicious. Soft cottage cheese cubes simmered in a velvety, slow-cooked spinach sauce spiced with garlic, ginger, and cumin. Served with fragrant basmati rice. A North Indian staple that belongs in everyone's rotation.
$19.49
Dal Makhani
Slow-cooked for hours until impossibly rich and creamy. Black lentils and kidney beans simmered overnight with butter, cream, and a blend of warming spices — a dish that gets better the longer it cooks. Served with fragrant basmati rice. A Punjab classic, Charcoal-style.
$19.49
Kati Roll + Mango Lassi
The perfect quick lunch deal. Your choice of freshly made Kati Roll — packed with flavourful fillings wrapped in a warm, flaky paratha — paired with a hand-blended Mango Lassi. Sweet, cooling, and the ideal complement to any roll. Our best value lunch combo.
$13.99

Small Bites

Grilled Chicken Cheese Sandwich
Golden-toasted and packed with flavour. Tender grilled chicken layered with melted cheese, sautéed onions, peppers, and our house spiced spread, pressed crispy in a toasted sandwich. Juicy, cheesy, satisfying. The go-to protein sandwich.
$11.49
Grilled Cheese Veggie Sandwich
Loaded with garden-fresh goodness and melted cheese. Sautéed bell peppers, caramelised onions, fresh greens, and our house spiced spread packed into a golden, crispy-pressed sandwich. Hearty, flavourful, and 100% meat-free. Comfort food done right.
$9.99
Grilled Paneer Cheese Sandwich
Double the cheese, double the satisfaction. Charcoal-grilled paneer layered with melted cheese, sautéed peppers, caramelised onions, and house spiced spread, pressed golden and crispy. The ultimate Indo-fusion comfort sandwich.
$11.49
Tandoori Chicken Sandwich
Juicy tandoor-grilled chicken, charred to perfection, layered in a toasted bun with crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, tangy mint-coriander chutney, and a spiced yogurt spread. Indian flavours, NYC sandwich format. Fast, filling, bold.
$10.99
Tandoori Paneer Sandwich
Golden-charred paneer straight from the tandoor, layered in a toasted bun with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, tangy green chutney, and a cooling yogurt spread. Crispy outside, soft inside — a vegetarian sandwich that meat-eaters steal bites of. Top rated ⭐
$10.99
Puff Mini Potatoes Samosa - 1 Pc
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly snackable. A flaky puff pastry shell filled with spiced mashed potatoes and peas, baked to a perfect crunch. The classic Indian street snack — now at your desk. Great as a starter or side. Add 2–3 to any order.
$2.19

Sides and Drinks

White Basmati Rice
Fragrant, fluffy, and perfectly steamed aged basmati rice. Light and aromatic with a subtle nuttiness — the ideal base for any curry or the perfect side to any bowl. Add it to your meal to make it go further.
$3.99
Garlic Naan Bread
Fresh from our scorching tandoor oven — golden, pillowy, and blistered with toasted garlic and a brush of melted butter. Chewy inside, slightly crisp outside, with a rich garlicky aroma that fills the room. Tear, dip, and go back for more.
$3.00
Butter Naan Bread
Soft, pillowy, and brushed with melted butter. Our naan is baked in a scorching tandoor oven until golden and slightly charred at the edges — chewy inside, crisp outside. The essential accompaniment to any curry or dal. Tear, dip, repeat.
$3.00
Mango Lassi
Hand-blended with real Alphonso mango, creamy yogurt, and a hint of cardamom. Sweet, cooling, and utterly refreshing — the perfect companion to any spicy dish. Our highest-rated item with a perfect 100% score. A Charcoal Eats must-try. ⭐
$4.49
Soda Can
Ice-cold and refreshing. Choose from Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite. The classic pairing with any Indian meal — because sometimes you just want something simple and cold.
$3.49
Water Bottle
Still mineral water. The cleanest way to complement your meal — or stay hydrated between bites of something spicy.
$1.79
Gulab Jamun (1 Pc)
End on a sweet note. A soft, golden milk-solid dumpling soaked in rose-scented sugar syrup until perfectly sweet and melt-in-the-mouth. The classic Indian dessert — and the best $2.49 you'll spend today. Add one (or two) to finish your meal.
$2.49

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