Charcoal Chicken - Pakistani & Indian Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Charcoal Chicken - Pakistani & Indian Cuisine, where the rich flavors of Pakistani and Indian culinary traditions come alive. This gem in Chantilly, VA, showcases an impressive menu, perfect for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts of South Asian cuisine.

  • Karahi Dishes: From the fragrant Chicken Karahi to the rich Lamb Karahi, each plate is served with naan or basmati rice, paired with a vibrant cilantro-mint chutney.
  • Grill Specialties: Savor succulent Chicken Tikka Kebabs, Chapli Kebabs, and the crispy Lahori Grilled Fish. Each dish is marinated expertly, ensuring robust flavors.
  • Meat Curries: The Butter Chicken stands out, boasting a creamy tomato sauce that has won over many first-time diners. Chicken Tikka Masala and classic curries add to the hearty offerings.

Beyond its flavors, Charcoal Chicken offers a warm, welcoming dining experience with options for outdoor seating and takeaway, making it an ideal spot for families and friends alike. Come indulge in a culinary adventure!

Karahi

Chicken Karahi Bone in (for 2 )

Served with naan or basmati rice and a mouth-watering cilantro-mint chutney. Karahi is a fragrant Pakistani dish that is

$43.00

Chicken Karahi (Boneless White Meat) (for 1)

Served with naan or basmati rice and a mouth-watering cilantro-mint chutney. Karahi is a fragrant Pakistani dish that is

$28.00

Lamb Karahi Boneless

$30.00

Paneer Karahi

Farmers cheese.

$29.00

Chicken Karahi (Boneless white meat) (for 2)

Served with naan or basmati rice and a mouth-watering cilantro-mint chutney. Karahi is a fragrant Pakistani dish that is

$45.00

Goat Karahi (Bone-In) (for 2)

Served with naan or basmati rice and a mouth-watering cilantro-mint chutney. Karahi is a fragrant Pakistani dish that is

$60.00

Chicken Tikka Kabab

6 succulent cubes of chicken breast marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger and spices.

$23.00

Chicken Chapli Kabab

Chapli kabab is a Pashtun-style minced kebab, made from ground chicken mixed with chopped onions, tomato with various spices in the shape of a patty. It originates from Peshawar in northwest Pakistan, and is also known as the Peshawari kebab.

$23.00

Lahori Grill Fish

Lahori fish is known for its spicy distinct taste. It is a boneless basa fillet with a light, crispy and crunch on the outside while moist, tender, aromatic and jam-packed with flavours from the inside

$23.00

Charcoal Chicken (Tandoori) (1/2)

Leg and thighs marinated in a yogurt and house spice mixture overnight that tenderizes the meat and adds a delicious tang.

$23.00

Charcoal Chicken (1/4)

Tandoori. Leg and thighs marinated in a yogurt and house spice mixture overnight that tenderizes the meat and adds a delicious tang.

$15.00

Charcoal Kabab Combo

Lamb seekh 1 skewer, chicken tikka 4 cubes and chicken seekh 1 skewer.

$28.00

Chicken Seekh Kabab

2 tender rolls of succulent chicken minced, mixed with ginger, chilli, coriander and spiced with cumin, skewered and cooked on grill.

$23.00

Charcoal Wrap

Chicken Tikka Kabab wrapped in a tandoori naan, with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce.

$16.00

Seekh Kabab Combo

Chicken seekh 1 skewer, lamb seekh 1 skewer.

$23.00

Lamb Seekh Kabab

Two tender rolls of succulent Lamb minced, mixed with ginger, chilli, coriander and spiced with cumin, skewered and

$26.00

From The Grill

Meat Curries

Butter Chicken

Our signature chicken is marinated overnight, oven baked and cooked in a delicious creamy tomato sauce and fenugreek sauce.

$26.00

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chunks of white meat chicken barbecued on a grill and folded into a creamy tomato and onion sauce with house spices.

$26.00

Chicken Vindaloo

This tangy, spicy curry from Goa, India, has roots in vinh d'alho, a stew brought to the region by Portuguese colonists. Now an Indian restaurant staple, it comes in countless variationssome fiery, some mildfrom the subcontinent to the states.

$26.00

The Classic Chicken Curry

Our traditional curry is tangy with rich Pakistani spices and cooked with your choice of meat, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes.

$26.00

Chicken Saag Gosht

Chicken and spinach.

$26.00

Punjabi Murgh Cholay

You can taste the flavour of punjab, specially lahore in this wholesome, rich and aromatic murgh cholay. A chicken and chickpea curry that is a popular street food and a brunch item.

$26.00

Lamb Saag Gosht

Lamb & Spinach

$28.00

Shahi Paneer

Homemade cheese cooked in fresh creamy tomato sauce with butter and mild Indian spices.

$26.00

Saag Paneer

Tender chunks of homemade cheese in homemade creamed spinach that has been lightly seasoned.

$26.00

Peshawari Choley

Peshawari Chole is just one of the many delicious dishes from Punjab, and as the name suggests, has a hint of Peshawari style of cooking. Spicy and flavorsome garbanzo beans (chickpeas) cooked with onion, garlic, ginger, tomato and spices to a mild sauce

$22.00

Saag Aloo

Chunks of potato in homemade creamed spinach that has been lightly seasoned.

$23.00

Vegetable Curries

Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Boneless white meat.

$28.00

Lamb Biryani

Boneless.

$29.00

Butter Chicken Biryani

Perfect mix off butter chicken and chicken biryani.

$28.00

Naan

Flat bread baked in tandoor clay oven.

$3.00

Garlic Naan

I'mWhite bread baked in tandoor clay oven with a touch of garlic.

$5.00

Meet Our Breads

Sab Alag Alag

Cucumber, Tomato and Yogurt Raita

8 oz. medium.

$6.00

Onion Salad

Sliced onions, sliced hot peppers and lemon.

$3.00

Side Salad

$6.00

Basmati Rice Side

$6.00

Cilantro-Mint-Yogurt Chutney-Side

8 oz.

$5.00

Peshawari Choley-Aka Channa and Aka Chickpeas

Medium 8 oz.

$6.00

Cilantro-Mint-Yogurt Chutney Medium (16 oz)

$9.00

Cucumber-Tomato-Yogurt Raita Large (16 oz)

$10.00

Peshawari Choley-Aka channa, aka chickpeas

Large (16 oz)

$12.00

Lamb Seekh Kabab (1 Skewer)

$8.00

Lahori fish (Side)

Boneless Fish

$16.00

1/4 Tandoori Chicken

Leg and thighs marinated in a yogurt and house spice mixture overnight that tenderizes the meat and adds a delicious tang.

$9.00

Homemade Yogurt (8 oz) (Medium)

$5.00

Homemade Yogurt (16 oz) (Large)

$9.00

Basmati Rice (Medium)

$6.00

Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Delicious cardamom-flavored rice pudding made with milk and garnished with almonds, pistachio nuts, golden raisins and served chilled.

$6.00

Kulfi

Mango, pistachio, almond, and malai (milk & cream).

$4.00

Desserts

House Drinks

Mango Lassi

Refreshing yogurt drink blended with mangoes and homemade yogurt.

$6.00

Water Bottle

Deer Park Bottle

$3.00