The Migrant Kitchen - Upper West Side
157 Columbus Ave, New York
(212) 301-6091
Customers' Favorites
Cauliflower Shawarma Wrap
Half Roasted Chicken Bowl
Slow Roasted Smoked Pork
Grilled Street Corn
Mushroom Spinach
Chicken Sandwich
Potato Wedges
Grilled Cheese
Cucumber Mint
Lamb Empanada
LIMITED TIME SPECIALS
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Homemade pickles, lettuce, garlic whip.Contains gluten.
Mexican Caesar Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, pickled red onion, parmesan cheese, pepitas, spicy mexican caesar dressing.Gluten free
Iced Horchata Latte
Iced espresso with homemade horchata cream.Gluten free.
Try our famous whips!
Jar of Sumac Whip
Vegan and gluten free.
Jar of Garlic Whip
Vegan and gluten free.
Bowls
Slow Roasted Smoked Pork Bowl
Turmeric rice, black beans, pickled jalapeño, tomato, pickled red onion, cotija, cilantro + chili whipGluten free. Contains dairy.
Za'atar Salmon Bowl
Salad, turmeric rice, garlic whip.Gluten and dairy free.
Empanadas
Lamb Empanada
Contains gluten.
Chicken Tinga Empanada
Contains gluten.
Mushroom, Spinach + Cheese Empanada
Vegetarian. Contains gluten and dairy.
Mushroom + Spinach Empanada
Vegan. Contains gluten.
Salads
Southern Pali Salad
Local lettuce, grilled corn, tomato, cucumber, radish, pickled red onion + lemon-ginger dressinggluten free, vegan.
Sandwiches
Lamb Torta
Featured in The New York Times! Slow roasted lamb, black bean spread, local lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeño + oaxaca cheese.Contains dairy and gluten.
Chicken Shawarma
Local lettuce, tomato, pickles + fig whip.Contains gluten.
Carnitas Shawarma
Slow roasted smoked pork, lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapeño, cilantro + chipotle salsa.Contains gluten.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Toasted bun, pickles + sumac whip.Contains gluten.
Cauliflower Shawarma
Pickled turnips, greens, mint + tahini.Vegan. Contains gluten and sesame.
Avocado Toast
Mint, greens, tomato, cucumber + za'atar oil.EGG +2 Vegan. Contains gluten.
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Toasted bun, pickled jalapeño + chili whip.Contains gluten.
Chicken Mole Burrito
Chicken, rice, beans, cheese, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, mole sauce.
Sides
Turmeric Rice Small
Vegan and gluten free.
Mac & Cheese Small
Oaxaca cheese, za'atar breadcrumbs.Contains gluten and dairy.
Grilled Street Corn Large
Off the cob, cotija, lime.Contains dairy and eggs.
Hummus
Chimichurri, pita chips.Hummus is gluten free and vegan.Pita chips are vegan and contain gluten.
Grilled Street Corn Small
Off the cob, cotija, lime.Contains dairy and eggs.
Roasted Cauliflower Small
herbs, pepitas.Vegan and gluten free.
Mac & Cheese Large
Oaxaca cheese, za'atar breadcrumbs.Contains gluten and dairy.
Roasted Cauliflower Large
herbs, pepitas.Vegan and gluten free.
Turmeric Rice Large
Vegan and gluten free.
Extra Pita Chips
Beverages
Hibiscus Iced Tea Large
Homemade Lemonade Large
Hibiscus Iced Tea Small
Jarritos Mandarin
Homemade Lemonade Small
Still Water
Topo Chico
Coke
Jarritos Pineapple
Diet Coke
Iced Coffee
Extra Sauces and Whips
Garlic Whip
Sumac Pomegranate Dressing
Lemon Ginger Dressing
Chili Whip
Sumac Whip
Diablo Hot Sauce
Mexican Caesar Dressing
Tomatillo Salsa
LIMITED TIME SPECIALS
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Homemade pickles, lettuce, garlic whip.Contains gluten.
Mexican Caesar Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, pickled red onion, parmesan cheese, pepitas, spicy mexican caesar dressing.Gluten free
Iced Horchata Latte
Iced espresso with homemade horchata cream.Gluten free.
Try our famous whips!
Jar of Garlic Whip
Vegan and gluten free.
Jar of Sumac Whip
Vegan and gluten free.
Bowls
Slow Roasted Smoked Pork Bowl
Turmeric rice, black beans, pickled jalapeño, tomato, pickled red onion, cotija, cilantro + chili whipGluten free. Contains dairy.
Za'atar Salmon Bowl
Salad, turmeric rice, garlic whip.Gluten and dairy free.
Empanadas
Chicken Tinga Empanada
Contains gluten.
Lamb Empanada
Contains gluten.
Mushroom + Spinach Empanada
Vegan. Contains gluten.
Mushroom, Spinach + Cheese Empanada
Vegetarian. Contains gluten and dairy.
Salads
Southern Pali Salad
Local lettuce, grilled corn, tomato, cucumber, radish, pickled red onion + lemon-ginger dressinggluten free, vegan.
Sandwiches
Carnitas Shawarma
Slow roasted smoked pork, lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapeño, cilantro + chipotle salsa.Contains gluten.
Lamb Torta
Featured in The New York Times! Sumac-aleppo roasted lamb, black bean spread, romaine, tomato, avocado, pickled jalapeño + oaxaca cheese.Contains gluten and dairy.
Chicken Shawarma
Local lettuce, tomato, pickles + fig whip.Contains gluten.
Cauliflower Shawarma
Pickled turnips, greens, mint + tahini.Vegan. Contains gluten.
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Toasted bun, pickled jalapeño + chili whip.Contains gluten.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Toasted bun, pickles + sumac whip.Contains gluten.
Avocado Toast
Mint, greens, tomato, cucumber + za'atar oil EGG +2.Vegan.
Sides
Hummus
Chimichurri, pita chips.Hummus is gluten free and vegan.Pita chips are vegan and contain gluten.
Grilled Street Corn Large
Off the cob, cotija, lime.Contains dairy and eggs.
Roasted Cauliflower Large
herbs, pepitas.Vegan and gluten free.
Mac & Cheese Large
Oaxaca cheese, za'atar breadcrumbs.Contains gluten and dairy.
Mac & Cheese Small
Oaxaca cheese, za'atar breadcrumbs.Contains gluten and dairy.
Grilled Street Corn Small
Off the cob, cotija, lime.Contains dairy and eggs.
Turmeric Rice Large
Vegan and gluten free.
Turmeric Rice Small
Vegan and gluten free.
Roasted Cauliflower Small
herbs, pepitas.Vegan and gluten free.
Extra Pita Chips
Beverages
Hibiscus Iced Tea Large
Homemade Lemonade Large
Jarritos Pineapple
Coke
Topo Chico
Still Water
Homemade Lemonade Small
Hibiscus Iced Tea Small
Jarritos Mandarin
Diet Coke
Iced Coffee
Extra Sauces and Whips
Garlic Whip
Lemon Ginger Dressing
Sumac Pomegranate Dressing
Sumac Whip
Chili Whip
Diablo Hot Sauce
Tomatillo Salsa
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Recent Reviews
I love this place so much! The food is really great, and affordable. Plus, I love that the supporting migrants and migrant causes. It feels like a win-win all around. I love their crispy cauliflower wrap, which never disappoints. The sweet potatoes are amazing. The spiced lemonade is unlike anything I’ve ever had and I can’t stop ordering it. If I had one complaint it would be that the space is a little tiny, and feels a little more like a fast food environment, but it’s...
October 2025
I stopped in looking for something healthy and hopefully affordable which was a success! The fattoush salad with salmon was super delicious, it's definitely going to become a regular go-to of mine. The lamb sorta sounds amazing and will need to try that too. Friendly and hospitable service! All around, a great neighborhood spot.
September 2025
I’ve got the lamb torta. It was like heaven ☁️.
10 out of 5.
Amazing taste, can’t describe with words but tried to film 😂 100% will advise to try it to all my friends
10 out of 5.
Amazing taste, can’t describe with words but tried to film 😂 100% will advise to try it to all my friends
May 2025
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