CAFE NOVA

6431 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago
(773) 675-0736

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Rice with Chicken Tikka Masala
Kothu Roti with Chicken
Chicken Mustard Curry
Shrimp Masala Curry
Sunday Lunch Buffet
Chicken Tikka Dosa
Cheesecake Cubes
Nova Curry Plate
Chicken Briyani
Gobi Manchurian

Menu

HOUSE SPECIALS
BRIYANI
Briyani is made by layering marinated protein at the bottom of a pot followed by another layer of par cooked rice, spices, mint leaves, deep fried onions and sprinkled with rose water. Vegetable or Egg (No Extra), Traditional chicken curry ($2), Fish (Extra $3), Shrimp (Extra $3), Lamb (Extra $4)
KOTHU ROTI
MINCED PAROTTA BREAD COOKED WITH ONIONS, CARROTS, CABBAGE, LEEKS, TOMATOES AND SPICES WITH YOUR PREFERRED CHOICE OF PROTEIN. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
FISH AMBULTHIYAL
SRI LANKAN SOUR FISH CURRY (DRY), MADE WITH GORAKA (TAMARIND), BLACK PEPPER AND SPICES. SERVED WITH RICE AND 6 OZ DHAL CURRY.
VEG CURRY PLATE
BOWL OF RICE SERVED WITH DHAL CURRY, SPINACH CURRY, CARROT SAMBOL, RAITA AND PAPAD.
CHICKEN CURRY PLATE
BOWL OF RICE SERVED WITH DHAL CURRY, CHICKEN CURRY, CARROT SAMBOL, RAITA AND PAPAD.
FRIED RICE
Fried rice is a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or a frying pan and is usually mixed with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables and preferred choice of protein.

CURRIES
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Baked marinated chicken chunks (chicken tikka) in a spiced sauce. The sauce is usually creamy and orange-colored. Spice level can be adjusted (MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
DHAAL CURRY
Dhaal Curry consists mainly of red lentils, tomatoes, chillies, and spices. Spice level can be adjusted (mild/medium/spicy/very spicy)
EGG PLANT STIRFRY
TRADITIONAL SRI LANKAN EGGPLANT MOJU WITH SPICES, ONIONS, GARLIC, GINGER AND MUSTARD. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN** LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE GLUTEN FREE!!
EGG PLANT CURRY
SRI LANKAN STYLE TRADITIONAL EGG PLANT CURRY MADE WITH COCONUT MILK, ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC, SPICES WITH THE DEEP FRIED EGG PLANT. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN** LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE GLUTEN FREE!!
JACKFRUIT CURRY
JACKFRUIT CURRY IS MADE WITH ONIONS, GINGER, GARLIC, TOMATOES, COCONUT MILK AND HOME-GROUND MASALA; USING JACKFRUIT THAT HAS NOT MATURED OR RIPENED. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN** LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE GLUTEN FREE!!
CHICKEN TRADITIONAL CURRY
Chicken curry is a Traditional dish made by simmering pieces of chicken with plenty of spices, herbs, onions and tomatoes. Spicy level can be adjusted (MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
CHICKEN MUSTARD CURRY
Traditional Sri Lankan Chicken curry with spices, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and mustard leaves. Spicy level can be adjusted (MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
SHRIMP MASALA CURRY
SHRIMP MASALA CURRY IS COOKED IN A RUSTIC CURRY SAUCE MADE WITH ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC AND HOME-GROUND SPICES WITH DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN** LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE GLUTEN FREE!!
LAMB TRADITIONAL CURRY
Sri lankan styled Curry made with pieces of slow cooked lamb with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and spices. Spicy level can be adjusted (MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
SPINACH CURRY
SPINACH IS STEWED WITH GINGER, GARLIC, FRESH CHILLIES, AND SPICES UNTIL MELTINGLY SOFT. SPICE LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED.
SPINACH PANEER CURRY (SAAG PANEER)
SPINACH IS STEWED WITH GINGER, GARLIC, FRESH CHILLIES, PANEER AND SPICES UNTIL MELTINGLY SOFT. SPICE LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED.
CHICKPEAS CURRY
Indian style curry made with white chickpeas, freshly powdered spices, onions, tomatoes and herbs. Naturally vegan and packed with healthy minerals, protein and fiber. Spice level can be adjusted (mild/medium/spicy/very spicy)
PANEER TIKKA MASALA
Deep fried Paneer chunks (PANEER TIKKA) in a spiced sauce. The sauce is made with tomatoes, cream and spices. Heat levels can be adjusted according to taste.
FISH CURRY
FISH CURRY COOKED IN A RUSTIC SRI LANKAN SAUCE MADE WITH ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC, COCONUT MILK AND SPICES. ** WILD CAUGHT COD FISH ** ** CONTAINS GLUTEN** LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE GLUTEN FREE!!
LAMB DHAAL CURRY
Curry made with pieces of slow cooked lamb spices, dhal (lentils), onions, tomatoes, garlic. Spicy level can be adjusted (MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
LAMB SPINACH CURRY
Curry made with pieces of slow cooked lamb spices, spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic. Spice level can be adjusted (MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)

BREADS
PAROTTA (2 PCS)
PAROTTA IS A FLAKY, BUTTERY AND LAYERED FLAT BREAD THAT IS OFTEN ENJOYED WITH CURRIES. ** NOT VEGAN** ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
NAAN
A DOUGH OF WHITE FLOUR MADE WITH YEAST, COCONUT MILK, SUGAR, SALT AND CANOLA OIL. FRESHLY BAKED TO AN ORDER IN A TANDOOR OVEN (CLAY OVEN) WITH YOUR PREFERRED TOPPING. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**

SIDES
MASALA FRIES
DEEP-FRIED FRENCH FRIES ALONG WITH CURRY LEAVES AND FLAVORED WITH HOMEMADE MASALA.
SAMOSA (2 PCS)
DEEP-FRIED SOUTH ASIAN PASTRY WITH A SAVORY FILLINGS (SPICED POTATOES, ONIONS, PEAS, CARROTS AND LEEKS) SERVED WITH MINT AND TAMARIND CHUTNEYS. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
FISH CUTLETS (3PCS)
SRI LANKAN FISH CUTLETS (FISH CROQUETTES) MADE WITH FISH, VEGGIES, AND SPICES ARE COATED IN EGG AND BREADCRUMBS: WHICH ARE DEEP-FRIED TO GOLDEN PERFECTION.
CAULI MADNESS
BATTERED AND DEEP-FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH MANCHURIAN SAUCE (CHILLI, GARLIC AND KETCHUP SAUCE) SERVED WITH 8 OZ OF RICE OR 2 PIECES OF PAROTTA BREAD. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
FIRE CHICKEN
BATTERED AND DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN WITH SWEET, SPICY AND SOUR SAUCE; SAUTEED WITH BELL PEPPER AND MINCED GARLIC & GINGER. SERVED WITH 8 OZ OF RICE OR 2 PIECES OF PAROTTA BREAD. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
SIDE OF RICE
SIDE OF RICE (12 OZ)
SIDE OF RAITA
3 OZ OF RAITA (YOGURT MIXED WITH MINCED CARROTS, ONIONS, BLACK PEPPER, MINT AND CILANTRO)
SIDE OF MINT CHUTNEY
3 OZ OF MINT CHUTNEY
PAPAD (3 PCS)
3 PCS OF DEEP FRIED PAPAD MADE WITH SPLIT BLACK GRAM FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, SALT AND COCONUT OIL.

BEVERAGES
LASSI
YOGURT DRINK WITH SALT, CARDAMOM POWDER, SUGAR AND DESIRED FLAVOR.
ORANGE JUICE
12 OZ OF ORANGE JUICE
FALOODA
FALOODA IS A POPULAR DESSERT BEVERAGE MADE WITH ROSE SYRUP, BASIL SEEDS, VERMICELLI, JELLY, MILK, AND ICE-CREAM.
BOTTLED COCA COLA
BOTTLED SPRITE
SODA
12 oz Soda Can (please mention what soda is preferred)
TEA
CEYLON BLACK TEA (PLAIN). PLEASE ADD FLAVORS IF NEEDED.
WATER BOTTLE
BLACK COFFEE
HOUSE BLEND COFFEE.
LATTE
LATTE MADE WITH 2 SHOTS OF ESPRESSO AND STEAMED MILK. PLEASE ADD FLAVORS AND SUGAR IF NEEDED.
BLUEBERRY ACAI SMOOTHIE
blueberry, banana, blueberry acai and milk
AVOCADO SMOOTHIE
Avocado, chia seeds and milk
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
pineapple, banana, greek yogurt, chia seeds and milk

DESSERTS
GULAB JAMUN
Fried donut balls that are soaked in a sweet sugar syrup (2 pcs)
DRUMSTICK ICE-CREAM CONE
CHOOSE THE FLAVOR
HAAGEN DAZS ICE-CREAM BAR
VANILLA MILK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARS
KITKAT ICE CREAM CONE
KITKAT ICE-CREAM CONE WAFER WITH FUDGE OR CHOCOLATE WAFER
CHEESECAKE CUBES
3 CUBES OF ASSORTED FLAVORS (NEW YORK STYLED, CARAMEL CHOCOLATE, STRAWBERRY SWIRL)

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Recent Reviews

Incredible value for the price. I think they keep it affordable because it’s near the campus. Maybe It’s ok for them to increase the price since I cannot find any $10 chicken biryani anywhere around Chicago.

Their chicken biryani is very tasty, detailed and full of complex flavors. The sauce add a nice sour taste to overall dish. The chicken is well-marinated.

One downside is that the store is a bit hot to stay in. I hope they keep the...
September 2025
We went to eat there a few months ago. We were so excited to eat some Sri Lankan food as there are no others in the Chicago area. We ordered the kothu and mutton rolls along with falooda and a few other items. We were expecting to experience similar taste as in Sri Lanka. While the roll looked like a roll, it did not taste like it from Sri Lanka. Either it was air friend or baked. Not sure. Should be deep fried with similar spices as whats used in Sri Lanka. Kothu did not taste...
September 2025
My Uber driver was the nicest Sri Lankan man and when we were talking about food here in the city I made an ignorant comment about how it must be hard not having access to food from his homeland, assuming there were no Sri Lankan places here. He quickly told me about Cafe Nova and how wonderful it was. He even recommended the Kothu Roti saying it was the best. I ordered in via UberEats and it came piping hot and beautifully packaged. He was absolutely right. It’s one of the...
May 2025

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CAFE NOVA

6431 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 675-0736