Veeray Da Dhaba is a prominent destination for authentic Punjabi cuisine in New York City, established by Chef Hemant Mathur, the first Indian Michelin Star Chef in North America.
The restaurant offers a cozy dhaba setting in the East Village, focusing on traditional Punjabi dishes, while the Midtown East location features exotic Indian fare and Prohibition-era cocktails.
Both venues aim to provide a unique dining experience that celebrates Indian culinary heritage in a vibrant atmosphere.
Information sourced from restaurant website and may be subject to change.
Menu
Bhel Puri$7.00
Crispy rice puffs tossed with chopped onion, tomatoes, mint and tamarind chutney, sprinkled with chickpea noodles.
Achari Paneer$10.00
Tandoor grilled cottage cheese marinated in turmeric & pickling spices, served with tomato chutney.
Samosa Chaat$9.00
Deconstructed samosa topped with chickpeas, chopped onion & tomato, garnished with spiced yogurt, mint & tamarind chutney.
Veeray Di Gobhi$10.00
Crispy cauliflower florets flash fried & sautéed in garlic infused tomato sauce.
Aloo Tikki Chole$9.00
Potato cakes topped with chickpeas, garnished with spiced yogurt, mint & tamarind chutney.
Paneer Pakoda$10.00
Deep fried cottage cheese fritters, served with mint chutney.
Chicken Malai Kebab$12.00
Tandoor grilled boneless chicken cubes mildly spiced with ginger & garlic, served with homemade plum chutney.
Kalmi Kebab$12.00
Chicken drumsticks marinated in ginger-garlic, flavored with mace & cardamom.
Achari Chicken Tikka$12.00
Tandoor grilled boneless chicken cubes marinated with pickling spices, served with cilantro & mint chutney.
Chicken Bukhni Kebab$14.00
Tandoor grilled blackened chicken cubes marinated in mustard oil, dry red chillies, Indian green chillies & jalapeno peppers, served with homemade pineapple chutney.
Lamb Seekh Kebab$14.00
Skewered & grilled ground lamb spiced with ginger, garlic & green chillies, served with mint chutney.
Amritsari Macchi$14.00
Classic deep-fried fish seasoned with carom seeds, turmeric & Punjabi spices, served with mint chutney.
Paneer Makhani$17.00
Cottage cheese cubes cooked in rich & mildly spiced tomato gravy.
Saag Paneer$17.00
Mustard greens & spinach cooked together with cottage cheese cubes, flavored with ginger, onion & blend of spices.
Matar Paneer$17.00
Cottage cheese & green peas cooked in tomato gravy.
Pindi Chole$17.00
Classic dhaba style slow cooked chickpeas flavored with dried mango powder, onion, tomatoes & ginger-garlic.
Punjabi Kadi$17.00
Vegetable fritters cooked in thick chickpea flour & yogurt gravy.
Bhindi Masala$17.00
Cut okra sautéed with onion, tomatoes & garlic.
Baigan Bharta$17.00
Char grilled & mashed eggplant cooked with green peas.
Shalgam Saag$17.00
Mustard green & spinach cooked with turnips, flavored with ginger-garlic, onion & tomato.
Aloo Gobi$17.00
Potato and cauliflower pan seared with onion & tomato.
Sarson Da Saag & Makki Ki Roti$20.00
Slow cooked mustard greens tempered with ginger & garlic, served with Punjabi corn bread.
Dhaba Dal$15.00
Slow cooked black lentils cooked with a blend of aromatic spices.
Tadka Dal$15.00
Yellow lentils tempered with ghee & smokey spices.
Tandoori Chicken$22.00
Cornish Hen marinated in yogurt, turmeric, ginger, mango powder and secret Punjabi spices – roasted in tandoor.
Butter Chicken$20.00
Boneless chicken, marinated and grilled in tandoor, finished in rich & mildly spiced tomato gravy.
Chicken Korma$20.00
Tandoor grilled boneless chicken cooked in saffron infused gravy.
Chicken Kali Mirch$20.00
Boneless chicken cubes cooked in freshly ground, black pepper gravy.
Teekan Murg$20.00
Boneless chicken cubes cooked in Jamaican peppers & red pepper gravy.
Chicken Saag$20.00
Boneless chicken cooked with spinach, flavored with a blend of spices.
Bhuna Goat$22.00
Slow cooked goat, flavored with whole spices.
Lamb Saag$21.00
Boneless lamb cubes cooked with spinach, flavored with a blend of spices.
Ludhianvi Lamb Curry$20.00
Sonny’s hometown favorite, boneless lamb cubes in a rich gravy flavored with ginger garlic, fenugreek leaves, bay leaf, and cinnamon sticks.
Chicken Biryani$19.00
Steamed basmati rice, layered with boneless chicken, flavored with saffron, rose water & fragrant spices.
Goat Biryani$20.00
Steamed basmati rice, layered with goat on the bone, flavored with saffron, rose water & fragrant spices.
Lamb Biryani$20.00
Steamed basmati rice, layered with boneless lamb cubes, flavored with saffron, rose water, plum seeds & fragrant spices.
Jackfruit Biryani$17.00
Steamed basmati rice, layered with green jackfruit, cauliflower & potatoes, flavored with saffron, rose water & fragrant spices.
Naaan$4.00
Indian flatbread, cooked in tandoor.
Paratha$5.00
Stuffed or layered wholewheat bread.
Amritsari Kulcha$5.00
Soft & fluffy stuffed bread.
Puri$5.00
Deep fried puffy bread.
Tandoori Roti$4.00
Wholewheat flatbread, tandoor baked.
Vegetarian$17.00
Vegetable of the day + entree of the day + dal + rice + naan.
Chicken$17.00
Vegetable of the day + chicken entree of the day + dal + rice + naan.
Tandoori$19.00
Kalmi kebab + bukhni kebab + chicken malai kebab + achari chicken tikka + vegetable of the day + dal + rice + naan.
Lamb$17.00
Vegetable of the day + lamb curry + dal + rice + naan.
Vegan$17.00
Vegetable of the day + pindi chole + yellow dal + rice + roti.
Basmati Rice$4.00
Allergens: Eggs, Fish, Milk/Dairy, Mustard, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 989
Raita$4.00
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Gulab Jamun$5.00
Indian munchkins soaked in honey syrup.
Ras Malai$5.00
Cottage cheese flat cakes, soaked in sweetened, thickened milk & delicately flavored with crushed cardamoms.
Kheer$5.00
Indian-style rice pudding.
Gajar Ka Halwa$5.00
Carrot-based, sweet dessert pudding.
Masala Chai$3.00
Allergens: Eggs, Milk/Dairy, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 330
Punjabi Lassi$5.00
Flavored, yogurt smoothies.
Sodas$2.50
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Fresh Lime Soda$5.00
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Most restaurants charge a small cover charge (~$1–3 per person)
Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Desserts, Beverages
Menu Source: Restaurant Website PDF
Menu Date: August, 2025
Dietary & Allergen Information: Please be aware that our dish analysis is powered by AI and may contain errors. Always check with your server before ordering.
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Address
222 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009, USA
GPS
40.7308311, -73.9827126
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