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Chamkila Express

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The Chamkila Building, 1673 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, New Jersey 08820
Closed•Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan, North Indian, Dhaba, Pakistani, Punjabi•$$

About Chamkila Express

Chamkila Express brings the hearty flavors of a Punjabi dhaba to Edison, NJ. Known for its buffet spreads and homemade desserts, it offers a casual dining experience perfect for families and groups. Guests can enjoy traditional sweets, refreshing lassis, and hearty Indian fare in a welcoming setting.

Popular Dishes

Dhaba Special Desi Kheer

Dhaba Special Desi Kheer

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Kulad Wali Phirni

Kulad Wali Phirni

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Sunhari Gajar Ka Halwa

Sunhari Gajar Ka Halwa

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Sunday Ice Cream

Sunday Ice Cream

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Afladoon Kadai Chaai Served With Mathi

Afladoon Kadai Chaai Served With Mathi

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Kulfi Falooda

Kulfi Falooda

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Menu

Desserts

Dhaba Special Desi Kheer

Dhaba Special Desi Kheer

AI
$7

Traditional rice pudding made with milk and basmati rice, typically garnished with nuts and flavored with cardamom.

Energy: 230
Ingredients:rice, milk, sugar, cardamom, nuts
Allergens:dairy, nuts
Veg•GF•Halal
Kulad Wali Phirni

Kulad Wali Phirni

AI
$7

Creamy rice pudding garnished with chopped pistachios, mango pieces, edible silver leaf, and a vibrant flower petal.

Energy: 250
Ingredients:rice, milk, sugar, cardamom, saffron, nuts
Allergens:dairy, nuts
Veg•GF•Halal
Sunhari Gajar Ka Halwa

Sunhari Gajar Ka Halwa

AI
$6

Grated carrots cooked in milk and sugar, typically garnished with nuts and flavored with cardamom.

Energy: 220
Ingredients:carrots, milk, ghee, sugar, nuts
Allergens:dairy, nuts
Veg•GF•Halal
Sunday Ice Cream

Sunday Ice Cream

AI
$7

Ice cream sundae typically includes scoops of vanilla, chocolate, or mango ice cream, often topped with chocolate syrup, nuts, and fresh fruits.

Energy: 150
Ingredients:cream, milk, sugar, vanilla
Allergens:dairy, eggs
Veg•GF•Halal
Kulfi Falooda

Kulfi Falooda

AI
$7

Kulfi, a traditional Indian ice cream, topped with falooda (vermicelli noodles), rose syrup, and garnished with nuts.

Energy: 260
Ingredients:milk, sugar, vermicelli, rose syrup, basil seeds, nuts
Allergens:dairy, gluten, nuts
Veg•Halal
Garma Garam Gulab Jamun

Garma Garam Gulab Jamun

AI
$6

Deep-fried milk dumplings soaked in sugar syrup, typically infused with rose water or cardamom.

Energy: 180
Ingredients:milk solids, flour, sugar, rose water, cardamom
Allergens:dairy, gluten
Veg•Halal

Beverages

Ferrero Rocher Shake

Ferrero Rocher Shake

$7
Halal
Masala Pudina Chass

Masala Pudina Chass

AI
$7

Spiced buttermilk with mint, ginger and green chilies, a cooling digestive.

Energy: 100
Ingredients:yogurt, water, mint, ginger, green chili, salt, spices
Allergens:dairy
Spicy
•Veg•GF•Halal
Lassi

Lassi

AI
$7

Refreshing yogurt drink, sweet or salty, blended with water and spices.

Energy: 130
Ingredients:yogurt, water, sugar, salt, spices
Allergens:dairy
Veg•GF•Halal
Mango Shake

Mango Shake

$7
Halal

Breads

Tandoori Roti

Tandoori Roti

$3
Halal
Missi Roti

Missi Roti

$5
Halal
Butter Naan

Butter Naan

$5
Halal
Plain Naan

Plain Naan

$4
Halal
Cheese Naan

Cheese Naan

$5
Halal
Amritsari Kulcha

Amritsari Kulcha

AI
$6

Fluffy stuffed kulcha with spiced potato, baked in tandoor and topped with butter.

Energy: 300
Ingredients:wheat flour, potato, spices, butter, water, salt
Allergens:gluten, dairy
Spicy
•Veg•Halal
Assorted Bread Basket(Select Any 3 Above)

Assorted Bread Basket(Select Any 3 Above)

AI
$14

A selection of three fresh Indian breads like naan, roti, and paratha.

Energy: 350
Ingredients:wheat flour, water, yeast, salt, ghee
Allergens:gluten, dairy
Veg•Halal
Garlic Naan

Garlic Naan

$5
Halal
Amaritsari Paneer Burji (Served With Toast Bread)

Amaritsari Paneer Burji (Served With Toast Bread)

$15

Soft, masala-rich Amritsari Paneer Bhurji served with golden toast for the ultimate desi combo.

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Butter Garlic Naan with Malai Kofta

Butter Garlic Naan with Malai Kofta

Halal
Makki Di Roti

Makki Di Roti

Halal
Poori

Poori

Halal
Dahi Puri

Dahi Puri

Halal
Makki Ki Roti Sarson Ka Saag

Makki Ki Roti Sarson Ka Saag

Halal

Seafood

Black Pepper Fish

Black Pepper Fish

$18

Fish pieces wok-tossed in a fragrant black pepper and celery stick blend, creating a zesty and savory sensation with bell pepper.

Halal
Chilly Shrimp

Chilly Shrimp

$24

Shrimp sautéed with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and chili sauce, typically featuring soy sauce and a hint of ginger.

Halal
Dhaba Special Machi Curry

Dhaba Special Machi Curry

AI
$20

Machi curry prepared with aromatic herbs, spices, onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in a traditional curry sauce.

Energy: 350
Ingredients:fish, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, spices, oil, cilantro
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Kadai Jhinga

Kadai Jhinga

AI
$20

Prawns cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic kadai spices.

Energy: 300
Ingredients:prawns, bell peppers, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, spices, oil
Allergens:shellfish
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Tandoori Lasuni Jhinga

Tandoori Lasuni Jhinga

AI
$28

Garlic-marinated shrimp grilled in the tandoor. Smoky, flavorful, and perfectly juicy.

Energy: 240
Ingredients:prawns, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, ginger paste, tandoori masala, oil, salt
Allergens:dairy, shellfish
Spicy
•GF•Halal
Tandoori Salmon Tikka

Tandoori Salmon Tikka

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$26

Omega-rich salmon coated in a light tandoori marinade and fire-grilled for a clean, flavorful bite.

Energy: 290
Ingredients:salmon, yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, tandoori masala, oil, salt, pepper
Allergens:dairy
Spicy
•GF•Halal
Amritsari Fish

Amritsari Fish

$16

Crispy, spiced fish fillets garnished with a lemon wedge and sliced red onions.

Halal

Curries & Stews

Home Style Chicken Curry Boneless

Home Style Chicken Curry Boneless

$16

Tender boneless chicken simmered in a rich, spiced curry sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and julienned ginger.

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Purani Delhi Ki Nihari

Purani Delhi Ki Nihari

AI
$26

Dilli-6 style nihari with fall-apart meat simmered for hours in a masaledar, ghee-rich gravy. Warm, soulful, and packed with heritage flavor.

Energy: 450
Ingredients:goat meat, ginger, garlic, spices, oil, wheat flour
Allergens:gluten
Spicy
•DF•Halal
Kadai Goat Curry

Kadai Goat Curry

AI
$26

Tender goat pieces cooked in a rich, spiced tomato-based gravy with bell peppers, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Energy: 420
Ingredients:goat meat, bell peppers, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, spices, oil
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Pressure Cooker Goat Curry

Pressure Cooker Goat Curry

AI
$26

Tender goat meat simmered with onions, tomatoes, and spices in a quick pressure-cooker curry.

Energy: 400
Ingredients:goat meat, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, spices, oil
Spicy
•GF•DF•Halal
Achari Gosht

Achari Gosht

AI
$26

Goat cooked with tangy pickling spices, onions, and fresh tomatoes.

Energy: 380
Ingredients:goat meat, yogurt, onion, tomato, pickling spices, ginger, garlic, oil
Allergens:dairy
Spicy
•GF•Halal
Amritsari Chicken Dhaba Curry With Bone( Chamkila Special)

Amritsari Chicken Dhaba Curry With Bone( Chamkila Special)

$16

Bone-in chicken simmered in a rich curry, typically featuring onions, tomatoes, garlic, and traditional Indian spices for an authentic Amritsari dhaba-style flavor.

Halal
Butter Paneer Masala

Butter Paneer Masala

$16

Paneer cooked in a rich tomato and onion gravy with butter and aromatic spices.

Halal
Methi Mattar Masala

Methi Mattar Masala

$14

Fenugreek leaves and green peas cooked in a rich, creamy masala gravy.

Halal
Daal Chamkila( Daal Makhni)

Daal Chamkila( Daal Makhni)

$16

Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and cream in a buttery masala sauce.

Halal
Sarson Ka Saag

Sarson Ka Saag

$16

Pureed mustard greens garnished with shredded ginger and a dollop of butter, accompanied by sliced red onions and tomatoes.

Halal
Lasuni Daal Tadka

Lasuni Daal Tadka

$14

Rich lentil stew seasoned with garlic, garnished with fresh cilantro and a hint of red chili. Served with rice.

Halal
Daal Balti ( Amritsari Special Daal)

Daal Balti ( Amritsari Special Daal)

$16

Mixed lentils slow-cooked with Indian spices, garlic, and tomatoes. A traditional Amritsari specialty.

Halal
Punjabi Kadhi Chaawal

Punjabi Kadhi Chaawal

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$15

Our Punjabi Kadi Chawal Combo pairs creamy, spiced kadi with soft chawal for the perfect comfort meal.

Energy: 420
Ingredients:yogurt, chickpea flour, rice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, oil
Allergens:dairy
Spicy
•Veg•GF•Halal
Chicken Korma

Chicken Korma

Halal

Main Course

Afladoon Kadai Chaai Served With Mathi

Afladoon Kadai Chaai Served With Mathi

$6
Halal
Chilly Chicken Gravy

Chilly Chicken Gravy

$18

Spicy chicken with a bold Indo-Chinese twist, featuring a medley of vibrant flavors and aromatic spices.

Halal
Chicken Lollipop

Chicken Lollipop

$18

Chicken lollipops marinated in ginger-garlic, red chili, and house spices, fried golden, and served with hot Schezwan dip.

Halal
Black Pepper Chicken

Black Pepper Chicken

$16

Tender chicken seasoned with black pepper for a bold, spicy kick.

Halal
Chicken Hakka Noodles

Chicken Hakka Noodles

$14

Savory noodles with chicken, tossed with fresh vegetables and a hint of Hakka spices.

Halal
Chilli Chicken Dry

Chilli Chicken Dry

$18

Spicy chicken with a bold Indo-Chinese twist, featuring a medley of vibrant flavors and aromatic spices.

Halal
Chilly Baby Corn

Chilly Baby Corn

$12

Crispy baby corn tossed in a spicy sauce, offering a delightful Indo-Chinese flavor.

Halal
Honey Chilly Patatos

Honey Chilly Patatos

$12

Crispy potatoes glazed with honey and chili, offering a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.

Halal
Black Pepper Paneer

Black Pepper Paneer

$16

Paneer tossed with black pepper for a spicy kick, perfect for those who love bold flavors.

Halal
Hakka Noodles

Hakka Noodles

$12

Noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and spices for a savory, satisfying taste.

Halal
Chilly Paneer Gravy

Chilly Paneer Gravy

$16

Golden-fried paneer cubes stir-fried with peppers, scallions, chili garlic sauce, and our signature Indo-Chinese seasoning. Perfect balance of heat and flavor.

Halal
Veg Manchurian Dry

Veg Manchurian Dry

$16

Savory vegetable balls in a tangy sauce, a classic Indo-Chinese delight.

Halal
Lacha Parantha

Lacha Parantha

$5
Halal
Choor Choor Lacha Parantha

Choor Choor Lacha Parantha

$6
Halal
Paalak Panner

Paalak Panner

$16

Cottage cheese cubes simmered in a creamy spinach sauce with mild spices.

Halal
Chicken Do Pyaza

Chicken Do Pyaza

$16

Chicken cooked with pan-fried onions, tomato sauce, and mild spices.

Halal
Patiala Sahi Kadai Chicken

Patiala Sahi Kadai Chicken

$16

Boneless chicken cooked with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and ground spices in a thick gravy.

Halal
Amritsari Paneer Burji

Amritsari Paneer Burji

$16

Scrambled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked with onions, tomatoes, and traditional spices.

Halal
Dhaba Special Kadai Paneer

Dhaba Special Kadai Paneer

$16

Dhaba Special Kadai Paneer: Cottage cheese cooked with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a rich, spiced kadai sauce.

Halal
Punjabi Style Matter Paneer

Punjabi Style Matter Paneer

$16

Tender paneer cubes and green peas in a rich, spiced tomato and onion gravy, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Halal
Purani Delhi Butter Chicken

Purani Delhi Butter Chicken

$18

Tender tandoori chicken simmered in a rich, buttery tomato gravy, mildly spiced and finished with cream and kasuri methi for that authentic Old Delhi aroma and flavor.

Halal
Bhune Baingan Ka Bharta

Bhune Baingan Ka Bharta

$13

Roasted eggplant mashed with tomatoes, onions, and spices, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Halal
Adraki Allo Gobhi Ki Tuk

Adraki Allo Gobhi Ki Tuk

$13

Potatoes and cauliflower sautéed with ginger, garlic, and fresh tomato paste, seasoned with Indian spices.

Halal
Rawal Pindi Channa

Rawal Pindi Channa

$16

Chickpeas simmered in a rich, spiced gravy with ginger slices and fresh cilantro.

Halal
Bhindi Do Pyaza

Bhindi Do Pyaza

$14

Tender okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, garnished with fresh cilantro and julienned ginger.

Halal
Purani Delhi Ke Chole Chawal

Purani Delhi Ke Chole Chawal

$15

Authentic Purani Delhi Choley Chawal Combo—tangy, spiced choley and rice served together for classic Delhi flavor.

Halal
Kashmiri Rajma Chawal

Kashmiri Rajma Chawal

$15

Kashmiri Rajma Chawal Combo—comforting, aromatic kidney beans served with fluffy rice for the perfect homestyle meal.

Halal
Dhaba Soya Chaap (Served With Rice/ Roomali Roti)

Dhaba Soya Chaap (Served With Rice/ Roomali Roti)

AI
$15

Our Dhaba-style Soya Chaap paired with rice or Roomali Roti—bold, rustic, and full of Punjabi flavor.

Energy: 360
Ingredients:soy chaap, yogurt, cream, ginger, garlic, garam masala, oil, rice
Allergens:dairy, gluten
Spicy
•Veg•Halal
Sarson Ka Saag With Makki Ki Roti

Sarson Ka Saag With Makki Ki Roti

AI
$15

Chamkila’s Sarson Ka Saag with Makki Ki Roti Combo—hearty, earthy, and packed with real Punjabi flavor.

Energy: 380
Ingredients:mustard greens, spinach, corn flour, ginger, garlic, green chili, ghee
Allergens:dairy
Spicy
•Veg•GF•Halal
Amritsari Kulcha With Channa

Amritsari Kulcha With Channa

AI
$15

A classic Punjabi favorite — soft, buttery kulcha stuffed and baked to perfection, served with spicy, tangy Amritsari chana cooked in aromatic spices. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and full of bold North Indian flavors.

Energy: 520
Ingredients:wheat flour, yogurt, water, yeast, potato, chickpeas, onion, tomato
Allergens:dairy, gluten
Spicy
•Veg•Halal
Delhi Wale Chole Bhature

Delhi Wale Chole Bhature

AI
$15

Fluffy fried bread with spicy chickpea curry, garnished with onions.

Energy: 620
Ingredients:chickpeas, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, spices, wheat flour, yogurt
Allergens:dairy, gluten
Spicy
•Veg•Halal
Chicken Adraki Chaap

Chicken Adraki Chaap

$20

Chicken marinated in a ginger-forward masala and tandoor-roasted for a smoky, juicy bite.

Halal
Chicken 65

Chicken 65

$16

Spicy, marinated boneless chicken, fried to perfection.

Halal
Purani Delhi Ki Soya Chaap

Purani Delhi Ki Soya Chaap

$18

Soya chaap from old Delhi. Flavor choices: malai (cream), haryali (green herbs), tandoori (spiced), achari (pickled).

Halal
Punjabi Pakoda Basket

Punjabi Pakoda Basket

$12
Halal
Jama Masjid Chicken Pakoda

Jama Masjid Chicken Pakoda

$16

Crispy chicken fritters marinated in ginger-garlic, masalas, and chickpeas flour batter — inspired by Jama Masjid’s famous street flavors.

Halal
Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Halal
Palak Pataa Chaat

Palak Pataa Chaat

$12

Crunchy palak pataa fritters loaded with dahi, imli, pudina, potatoes, and chaat masala. Mastani Bhai’s famous chaat—full-on flavor in every bite!

Halal
Khasta Bhindi Chaat

Khasta Bhindi Chaat

$12
Halal
Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

Halal
Tikki Chaat

Tikki Chaat

$12

Kurkuri aloo tikki drizzled with dahi, imli, pudina, and special chaat masala. A sweet–tangy–spicy Agra favorite.

Halal
Pineapple

Pineapple

Halal
Tokri Chat

Tokri Chat

Halal
Aloo

Aloo

Halal
Paella

Paella

Halal
Kulfi

Kulfi

Halal
Chhole Kulcha

Chhole Kulcha

Halal

Kebabs & Grills

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

$18

Juicy, smoky chicken tikka cooked in a bold, spiced tomato-onion gravy, enriched with cream for a perfect balance of heat and richness.

Halal
Malai Kofta

Malai Kofta

$18

Cheese and potato dumplings simmered in a rich, creamy cashew nut-based gravy.

Halal
Purani Delhi Ki Meat Ki Seekh Kabab(Goat)

Purani Delhi Ki Meat Ki Seekh Kabab(Goat)

AI
$26

Juicy goat seekh kababs seasoned with Purani Delhi spices, grilled over open flame, and served with mint chutney. Smoky, tender, and deeply flavorful.

Energy: 280
Ingredients:goat meat, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, spices, herbs, oil, lemon, salt
Allergens:dairy
Spicy
•GF•Halal
Tandoori Chicken (Half)

Tandoori Chicken (Half)

$16

Half portion of marinated chicken roasted in the tandoor.

Halal
Tandoori Chicken (Full)

Tandoori Chicken (Full)

$24

full portion of marinated chicken roasted in the tandoor.

Halal
Tandoori New Zealand Lamb Chop

Tandoori New Zealand Lamb Chop

$28

Chef’s special New Zealand lamb chops, marinated overnight with bold tandoori masalas and fire-grilled for a rich, smoky finish.

Halal
Chef's Special Murgh Malai Kabab

Chef's Special Murgh Malai Kabab

$18

Juicy chicken marinated in a delicate malai blend with herbs and cheese, cooked for a silky, flavorful bite.

Halal
Tandoori Bharvara Tangri Kabab

Tandoori Bharvara Tangri Kabab

$20

Stuffed tangri kababs loaded with spiced filling, coated in yogurt & tandoori masalas, and cooked in the clay oven for bold smoky flavor.

Halal
Angara Chicken Tikka

Angara Chicken Tikka

$18

Boneless chicken tikka marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices, tandoor-grilled for a smoky char. Served with onions and a lemon wedge.

Halal
Veg Tandoori Mix Grill

Veg Tandoori Mix Grill

$18

Paneer, cauliflower, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions marinated with turmeric and homemade masala, grilled in a traditional clay oven.

Halal
Murgh Reshmi Kabab

Murgh Reshmi Kabab

$20

Minced chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor.

Halal
Paneer Seekh Kabab

Paneer Seekh Kabab

$18

Paneer mixed with fresh herbs, chilies, and spices, skewered and grilled for a rich, smoky kabab experience.

Halal
Angara Paneer Tikka

Angara Paneer Tikka

$18

Chunks of paneer marinated in spices, grilled with bell peppers and onions.

Halal
Murgh Banno Kabab

Murgh Banno Kabab

$24
Halal
Kebab

Kebab

Halal
Tandoori Chicken Sizzller

Tandoori Chicken Sizzller

Halal

Rice & Biryani

Chilli Chicken Fried Rice

Chilli Chicken Fried Rice

$14

Spicy fried rice with chicken, tossed with chilies for a fiery kick.

Halal
Chilly Fried Rice

Chilly Fried Rice

$12

Spicy fried rice with a kick, featuring fresh vegetables and a blend of bold flavors.

Halal
Jeera Rice

Jeera Rice

$7

Aromatic basmati rice infused with cumin seeds and spices, served steaming hot.

Halal
Mutter Pulao

Mutter Pulao

$8

Basmati rice cooked with green peas, cumin seeds, and aromatic spices.

Halal
Vegatable Dum Biryani

Vegatable Dum Biryani

$16

Mixed vegetables and basmati rice cooked with spices in a traditional dum style.

Halal
Plain Rice

Plain Rice

$5

Simply steamed, fluffy white rice - the perfect accompaniment for any dish.

Halal
Chicken Dum Biryani

Chicken Dum Biryani

$18

Slow-cooked aromatic basmati rice layered with tender chicken, saffron, fried onions & our house biryani masala. Sealed on dum for deep flavor in every bite.

Halal
Goat Biryani

Goat Biryani

$24

Tender goat meat cooked with aromatic spices, basmati rice, and exotic flavors in our signature Biryani.

Halal
Spiced Biryani Rice and Curry Bowl

Spiced Biryani Rice and Curry Bowl

Halal

Appetizers & Sides

Samosa Chaat

Samosa Chaat

$12

Crisp samosas smashed and mixed with chole, dahi, imli, pudina, and fresh toppings. Full-on street-style goodness.

Halal

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