Menu

Desi Village, a Pakistani-Indian restaurant in Philadelphia, offers a diverse menu with options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The beverages include traditional lassi, mango juice, and a variety of fresh fruit pulp juices. Vegetarian appetizers like Bhel Puri and Vegetarian Pakora are flavorful and satisfying, while options like Chicken Pakora and Fish Bombay cater to non-vegetarian preferences. Customers praise the attentive service and well-seasoned dishes, with highlights like Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Saag, and Lamb Seekh Kabab. The relaxed ambiance and accommodating staff make dining at Desi Village a delightful experience for all. Don't miss out on their complimentary mango lassi, a refreshing treat that perfectly complements the flavorful dishes.

Beverages

Beverages

Lassi

Traditional homemade yogurt drink.

$3.50

Mango Lassi

Traditional mango pulp mixed with homemade yogurt.

$3.50

Mango Juice

Fresh fruit pulp juice.

$2.95

Apple Juice

Fresh fruit pulp juice.

$2.95

Orange Juice

Fresh fruit pulp juice.

$2.95

Cranberry Juice

Fresh fruit pulp juice.

$2.95

Soda

$2.00

Iced Tea

$2.00

Lemonade

$2.00

Bottled Water

$1.50

Bhel Puri

Rice flakes tossed with onions, potatoes and tomatoes topped with tamarind and mint sauce.

$5.95

Chat Papri

Mixture of crisps, potatoes and chickpeas in yogurt and tamarind sauce.

$5.95

Vegetarian Pakora

Fresh vegetable (potato, cauliflower, onion and eggplant) assortment dipped in spiced batter and deep fried.

$5.95

Vegetarian Samosa

Cumin flavored potatoes and peas filled in a baked pastry.

$4.50

Samosa Chaat

Cumin flavored potatoes and peas filled in a baked pastry, garnished with yogurt, tamarind sauce and midly spiced chickpeas.

$7.95

Paneer Pakora

Indian cream cheese fritters, subtly spiced.

$6.95

Vegetarian Platter

Assorted vegetable appetizers. The platter contains 1 piece samosa, 3 piece vegetable pakoras and 3 piece paneer pakoras. Served with tamarind and mint chutney

$8.50

Vegetarian Appetizers

Vegetarian Appetizers

Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

Chicken Pakora

Patties of finely ground chicken pieces cooked with mild spices.

$6.95

Fish Bombay

Fillets of fish, marinated with spices and batter fried.

$7.95

Shrimp Til Tikka

Batter fried shrimp coated with roasted sesame seeds.

$7.95

Chicken Malabar

Batter fried coconut fillet of chicken served with mango chutney.

$7.95

Non-Vegetarian Platter

Assorted non-vegetable appetizers. The platter contains 2 piece chicken pakoras, 2 piece fish Bombay and 2 piece shrimp pakoras. Served with tamarind and mint chutney.

$9.50

6 Piece Fried Chicken Wings

Served with green and red sauce.

$8.50

Chicken 65

Boneless chicken cooked in a South Indian style. Deep fried, chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, peppers, herbs and spices.

$7.99

Mulligatawny Soup

Soup made with lentil and subtly flavored with delicate herbs.

$3.95

Yakhni Soup

Chicken broth soup, delicately flavored with herbs and spices.

$3.95

Tomato Soup

Fresh tomato soup with herbs and spices.

$3.95

Soups

Soups

Chicken

Chicken

Shahi Chicken Korma

Chicken in a cream sauce with almonds, cashews and raisins.

$12.95

Chicken Curry

Pieces of chicken gently cooked in special curry sauce.

$12.95

Chicken Jalfrezi

Strips of chicken marinated in fresh ground spices and cooked with tomatoes, onions and green bell peppers.

$12.95

Chicken Karahi

Boneless chicken chunks sauteed with fresh garlic, ginger and tomatoes.

$12.95

Chicken Makhani

Chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and tossed in a creamy tomato sauce.

$12.95

Chicken Saagwala

Flavorful blend of tender pieces of chicken and creamy chopped spinach.

$12.95

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken sauteed with tomatoes, green peppers and onions.

$12.95

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken marinated in vinegar and spices, cooked Goan style. Specialty of Goa.

$12.95

Chili Chicken

Boneless chicken cooked with herbs and spices, onions and bell peppers.

$13.99

Chicken Keema Bhuna

Chunks of chicken cooked with tomatoes, onions, green peas, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.

$12.95

Achari Lamb

A specialty of the house. Tender pieces of lamb cooked with pickled masala. A Hyderabad specialty.

$13.95

Bhuna Lamb

Chunks of lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.

$13.95

Lamb Karahi

Tender lamb pieces cooked Indian style with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, ginger and other spices and herbs.

$13.95

Lamb Rogan Josh

A specialty from Kashmir, boneless juicy pieces of lamb cooked in traditional Kashmir masala.

$13.95

Lamb Vindaloo

Lamb marinated in vinegar and spices, cooked Goan style. A specialty of Goa.

$13.95

Saag Lamb

A unique combination of lamb and freshly chopped spinach cooked in spice and herbs.

$13.95

Lamb Chop Masala

A Hyderabad specialty. Tender lamb chops marinated with ginger, herbs and spices, cooked in a very delicious onion and tomato sauce.

$16.99

Lamb Keema Bhuna

Chunks of lamb cooked with tomatoes, onions, green peas, fresh herbs and spices. A Punjabi delicacy.

$13.95

Lamb

Lamb

Seafood

Seafood

Jumbo Shrimp Karahi

Large shrimp cooked in a traditional style with fresh tomatoes, green peppers, ginger and other spices and herbs.

$16.95

Salmon Fish Bhuna

Salmon cooked in a specially prepared herbs and spices with a touch of garlic and ginger.

$16.95

Shrimp Saagwala

Salmon cooked in fresh spinach, spices and ginger.

$16.95

Shrimp Vindaloo

Hot, spicy and tangy shrimp curry.

$16.95

Goat Bhuna

A Punjabi delicacy-chunks of goat cooked with tomatoes and onions.

$14.99

Goat Karahi

Boneless goat chunks sauteed with fresh garlic, ginger and tomatoes.

$14.99

Goat Curry

Pieces of goat gently cooked in special curry sauce.

$14.99

Goat Achari

Cubed goat marinated in house spices mixed and sauteed with mango.

$14.99

Goat Delight

Goat Delight

Vegetarian Specialities

Vegetarian Specialities

Mutter Paneer

North Indian curry made with mutter (peas) and paneer (cottage cheese) cooked with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions and Indian herbs.

$11.95

Aloo Gobi

Traditional Indian dish made with cauliflower and potato cooked with vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and cumin.

$11.95

Dal Fry

Popular restaurant favorite, dal fry are lentils cooked with aromatic spices.

$11.95

Aloo Choley

Chickpeas and sliced potato cooked in a traditional Punjabi style.

$11.95

Baingan Bhartha

Eggplant grilled over charcoal, mashed and cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and spices, a house specialty.

$11.95

Bhindi Masala

Fresh crispy okra tossed with onions and spices with coriander.

$11.95

Dal Chana

Yellow lentils simmered with tomatoes, ginger, onion, cumin and garlic.

$11.95

Dal Makhani

Black lentils and red kidney beans cooked with tomatoes, ginger, cumin, onions and garlic.

$11.95

Malai Kofta

Homemade cottage and vegetable croquettes, simmered in a creamy sauce.

$11.95

Palak Paneer

Fresh homemade cheese smothered in freshly ground spinach.

$11.95

Shahi Paneer

Homemade cottage cheese cubes served in a spiced creamy sauce.

$11.95

Vegetable Jalfrezi

Stir-fried fresh vegetables (cauliflower, carrot, cut beans, bell pepper and red pepper) cooked with mild spices.

$11.95

Saag Aloo

Fresh spinach and potatoes cooked with special herbs and spices.

$11.99

Boti Kabab Tandoori

Chunks of lamb marinated in herbs and spices then barbecued.

$16.95

Chicken Tikka

Boneless pieces of chicken marinated and barbecued in a clay oven.

$12.95

Garlic and Ginger Kabab Tandoori

Succulent cubes of chicken, marinated in yogurt, garlic and ginger, then roasted in a clay oven.

$12.95

Lamb Seekh Kabab Tandoori

Lamb skewered and grilled over charcoal.

$13.95

Malai Kabab Tandoori

Chicken breast cutlets flavored with cardamom and coriander.

$12.95

Reshmi Kabab Tandoori

Tender rolls of ground chicken and cashew nut paste.

$12.95

Salmon Tandoori

Salmon cutlet marinated in exotic spices and herbs barbecued in a clay oven.

$15.95

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken marinated in yogurt and fresh ground spices, cooked in tandoor to perfection.

$11.95

Tandoori Mixed Grill

An assortment of chicken, lamb and seafood (shrimp and fish).

$17.95

Tandoori Paneer

Homemade cottage cheese mildly marinated in herbs and spices. Served with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions.

$13.95

Tandoori Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp marinated in ajwan flavored yogurt, blended with Oriental spices. Grilled to perfection in our clay oven.

$16.95

Tangri Kabab Tandoori

Chicken drumsticks marinated in ginger and garlic spiced yogurt, with other traditional Indian spices. Cooked in the clay oven to perfection.

$12.95

Lamb Chop Lahori Tandoori

Lamb chops marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and house spices.

$17.99

Tandoori Clay Oven Specialties

Tandoori Clay Oven Specialties

Rice

Rice

Chana Pulao

Long grain basmati rice cooked with chickpeas and a blend of exotic spices and herbs.

$10.95

Chicken Biryani

Pieces of chicken and long grain basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot.

$12.95

Lamb Biryani

Long grain basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot with juicy pieces of lamb in a blend of exotic spices.

$13.95

Mughali Pulao

Long grain basmati rice cooked with a blend of dry fruits, nuts, tender chicken and boneless cubes of lamb with exotic spices and herbs.

$13.95

Plain Pulao Rice

Long grain white basmati rice.

$3.50

Shrimp Biryani

Long grain basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot with layers of shrimp, onions, fresh ginger and delicate spices.

$16.95

Vegetable Biryani

Long grain basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetable (cauliflower, carrot, cut beans, bell pepper, red pepper, broccoli and fresh tomato) in a blend of exotic spices and herbs. Served with raitha.

$11.95

Egg Biryani

Boiled eggs, cooked in Chettinad spices and vegetables with long grain basmati rice. Served with raitha.

$11.95

Goat Biryani

Tender piece of goat, cooked with basmati rice, cashew nuts, raisins and spices.

$14.99

Aloo Paratha

A multi-layered bread stuffed with potato.

$2.95

Bread Basket

A combo of 3 house favorite breads (naan, onion kulcha and laccha paratha).

$7.95

Garlic Naan

Bread topped with freshly chopped garlic.

$2.95

Kabuli Naan

Naan bread stuffed with mixed dried fruits and nuts.

$3.50

Keeman Naan

Naan bread filled with spiced ground lamb and baked in tandoor.

$4.50

Laccha Paratha

Multi-layered bread topped with butter.

$2.95

Naan

Leavened white flour baked bread in a clay oven. Served hot.

$2.50

Onion Kulcha

Naan bread stuffed with chopped home made cheese.

$2.50

Paneer Naan

Naan bread stuffed with chopped home made cheese.

$3.50

Poori

A puffed whole wheat bread.

$2.50

Roti

A traditional whole wheat bread.

$2.50

Breads

Breads

Accompaniments

Accompaniments

Achaar

Indian mixed pickles.

$2.50

Mango Chutney

Sweet and sour mango relish.

$2.95

2 Piece Papadam

Lentil wafer flavored with spices.

$1.95

Raita

Fresh whipped yogurt sauce.

$2.50

Gajar Halwa

Traditional Indian dessert made with carrots.

$4.95

Gulab Jamun

Cottage cheese balls fried and cooked in honey syrup.

$4.95

Lahori Kheer

Rice pudding in a Lahori style.

$4.95

Rasmalai

Soft patties of homemade cottage cheese poached in a sweet condensed milk.

$4.95

Ice Cream

$4.95

Desserts

Desserts