Korai Kitchen Menu – Jersey City, NJ

Type : Bangladeshi restaurant

Location : Jersey City, NJ

Homestyle Bangladeshi specialties prepared in compact digs with a warm, casual vibe. Based on 571 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$

✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery ✔️ No dine-in

Korai Kitchen 07306

Address:
576 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Phone: (201) 721-6566

Website: http://www.koraikitchen.com/

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Hours

Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday 5:30–9 PM
Friday 5:30–9 PM
Saturday 12–4 PM, 6–9 PM
Sunday 12–4 PM, 6–9 PM
Monday Closed

Menu

TUESDAY SPECIAL
Murgir Roast + Pulao
Juicy chicken cooked in a rich sauce with ghee, spices, and finely-ground nuts. Includes one leg quarter, i.e. drum and thigh attached. Comes with pulao, a fragrant Basmati rice. Portioned for 1 person. Please note, this dish contains nuts (almonds). Spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$14.00
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL
Ilish + Begun Aloo
Hilsa fish (2 pcs) imported from Bangladesh, prepared in a light sauce with eggplant and potato. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please be mindful of bones. Spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$25.00
THURSDAY SPECIAL
Tehari
Tender beef cooked with aromatic Bangladeshi Kalijira rice. Garnished with green chillies and limes. Portioned for 2. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$25.00
FRIDAY SPECIAL
Rupchanda Bhaja
Whole Pomfret fish (1) — imported from Bangladesh — pan-fried in light spices. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please be mindful of bones. Spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$17.00
Rupchanda Macher Jhol
Whole Pomfret fish (1) — imported from Bangladesh — cooked in a sauce with onions, tomatoes, chillies, and spices. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please be mindful of bones. Spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$17.00
SATURDAY SPECIAL
Laal Shak + Chingri
Head-on shrimp cooked with Red Amaranth, grown specially for Korai Kitchen by local farm Afternoon Acres. Comes with complimentary white rice. Portioned for 1 and available from 12-4 pm or until sold out. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$17.00
SUNDAY BRUNCH SPECIAL
Luchi Brunch Special
Portioned for one. Includes 6 luchi (puffed, fried flatbread), 8oz. goat curry, 8oz. boot-er daal (also known as chola or chana – lentils!), and 8oz. shujir halwa (semolina sweetened with sugar, ghee, cardamom, cinnamon, and raisins). It’s the perfect Bengali breakfast! Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$28.00
SUNDAY SPECIAL
Muri Ghonto
The head of the Rohu fish slow-cooked with lentils. Portioned for 2-3 people, 24 oz. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please beware of bones. Spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$15.00
ENTREES (PORTIONED FOR 2)
Gorur Gostho (Beef Curry A La Carte)
Tender beef cooked with Amma’s special blend of spices. 16 oz container. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$25.00
Murgir Korma (Chicken Korma A La Carte)
A rich and beautifully mild chicken dish with a creamy sauce and a hint of sweetness. 6 pieces of dark meat (leg + thigh). Comes with complimentary white rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$19.00
Dim Bhuna (Egg Curry A La Carte)
Amma cooks hard-boiled eggs in chillies, onions, and spices in this classic dish. Comes with 6 eggs and complimentary white rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$14.00
Khashir Kosha Gostho (Goat Curry A La Carte)
Tender goat cooked with Amma’s special blend of spices. 16 oz portion. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$25.00
Khashir Korma (Goat Korma A La Carte)
A rich and beautifully mild goat dish with a creamy sauce and a hint of sweetness. 16 oz portion. Comes with parboiled basmati rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$28.00
Ilish Macher Jhol (Hilsa Fish Curry A La Carte)
5 pieces of Hilsa fish (imported from Bangladesh), cooked in a sauce with onions, spices, chillies, and tomatoes. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please allow 1 hour for preparation. Spice levels cannot be adjusted. Use caution when eating as Hilsa fish have many bones.
$60.00
Ilish Mach Bhaja (Hilsa Fish Fried A La Carte)
5 pieces of Hilsa fish (imported from Bangladesh), lightly coated in spices and pan-fried. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted. Use caution when eating as Hilsa fish have many bones.
$60.00
Shorshe Ilish (Mustard Hilsa Fish A La Carte)
5 pieces of Hilsa fish (imported from Bangladesh), cooked in mustard oil, mustard seeds, and poppy seeds. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please allow 1 hour for preparation. Note that spice levels cannot be adjusted. Use caution when eating as Hilsa fish have many bones.
$65.00
Koi Mach (Climbing Perch Fish A La Carte)
2 whole Koi Mach, imported from Bangladesh, prepared in a rich sauce with tomatoes, onions, and chillies. Comes with complimentary white rice. Spice levels cannot be adjusted. Please use caution when eating as fish are prepared bone-in.
$23.00
Rui Macher Jhol (Rohu Fish Curry A La Carte)
Our most popular fish dish, Amma’s Rui Macher Jhol includes 4 pieces of Rohu fish, imported from Bangladesh, cooked in a sauce of onions, chillies, and spices. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please use caution when eating as fish are prepared bone-in. Spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$23.00
Rui Mach Bhaja (Rohu Fish Fried A La Carte)
4 pieces of Rohu fish, imported from Bangladesh, lightly coated in spices and pan-fried. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please use caution when eating as fish are prepared bone-in. Spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$24.00
Chingri Dopiaza (Shrimp Dopiaza A La Carte)
Colossal shrimp cooked in a sauce of onions, spices, chillies, and tomatoes. Includes 8 to 10 colossal shrimp. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$29.00
Chingri Malaikari (Shrimp Malai Curry A La Carte)
Colossal shrimp cooked in a rich gravy of coconut milk and Amma’s special blend of spices. Includes 8 to 10 colossal shrimp. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$31.00
Badhakopi (Cabbage with Carrot and Potato A La Carte)
Cabbage with carrot and potato, cooked in panch phoron, a Bengali five-spice blend. Vegan. Served in a 16 oz. container. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$16.00
Labra A La Carte
A popular Bengali vegetarian dish comprised of green papaya, string beans, sweet potato, carrot, Chinese okra, and pumpkin, cooked in ghee and spices. Served in a 16 oz. container. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$21.00
Fulkopir Bhaji (Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables A La Carte)
Cauliflower, potato, carrots, peas, beans, and seasonal veggies cooked in Amma’s special blend of spices. Vegan. Served in a 16 oz. container. Comes with complimentary white rice. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$18.00
MEAL COMBINATIONS (PORTIONED FOR 1)
Gorur Gostho (Beef Curry Special)
Tender beef cooked with Amma’s special blend of spices. Portioned for 1 person. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$22.00
Murgir Korma (Chicken Korma Special)
A rich and beautifully mild chicken dish with a creamy sauce and a hint of sweetness. 3 pieces of dark meat (leg + thigh). Portioned for 1 person. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$17.00
Dim Bhuna (Egg Curry Special)
Amma cooks hard-boiled eggs in chillies, onions, and spices in this classic dish. Comes with 3 eggs. Portioned for 1 person. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$13.00
Khashi Kosha Gostho (Goat Curry Special)
Tender goat cooked with Amma’s special blend of spices. Portioned for 1 person. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$21.00
Kashir Korma (Goat Korma Special)
A rich and beautifully mild goat dish with a creamy sauce and a hint of sweetness. Portioned for 1 person. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$23.00
Ilish Mach Bhaja (Hilsa Fried Fish Special)
2 pieces of fried Hilsa fish — imported from Bangladesh — lightly coated in spices and pan-fried. Portioned for 1 person. Spice levels cannot be adjusted. Please use caution as Hilsa fish have many bones.
$25.00
Rui Macher Jhol (Rohu Fish Curry Special)
Our most popular fish dish, Amma’s Rui Macher Jhol includes 2 pieces of Rohu fish — imported from Bangladesh —cooked in a sauce of onions, chillies, and spices. Portioned for 1 person. Please use caution when eating as fish are prepared bone-in. Spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$17.00
Rui Mach Bhaja (Rohu Fish Fried Special)
2 pieces of Rohu fish — imported from Bangladesh — lightly coated in spices and pan-fried. Portioned for 1 person. Please use caution when eating as fish are prepared bone-in. Spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$18.00
Chingri Dopiaza (Shrimp Dopiaza Special)
Colossal shrimp cooked in a sauce of onions, spices, chillies, and tomatoes. Includes 4 to 5 colossal shrimp. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$22.00
Chingri Malaikari (Shrimp Malai Curry Special)
Colossal shrimp cooked in a rich gravy of coconut milk and Amma’s special blend of spices. Includes 4 to 5 colossal shrimp. Portioned for 1 person. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$24.00
Badhakopi (Cabbage with Potato & Carrot Special)
Cabbage with carrot and potato, cooked in panch phoron, a Bengali five-spice blend. Vegan. Portioned for 1 person. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$15.00
Labra Special
A popular Bengali vegetarian dish comprised of green papaya, string beans, sweet potato, carrot, Chinese okra, and pumpkin, cooked in ghee and spices. Portioned for 1 person. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$18.00
Fulkopir Bhaji (Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables Special)
Cauliflower, potato, carrots, peas, beans, and seasonal veggies cooked in Amma’s special blend of spices. Vegan. Portioned for 1 person. Please note: spice levels cannot be adjusted.
$17.00
SIDES
Dal (Lentils)
Lentils, emulsified to a soup-like consistency, and infused with Bangladeshi panch phoron, or “five spice” blend.
$4.00
Begun Bhaja (Fried Eggplant)
10 pieces of fried eggplant. Please note, eggplant will release oil once packaged. (Pro tip: we mix this eggplant oil in with rice; it’s delicious!)
$14.00
Aloo Bhorta (Potato Mash)
8 oz or 12 oz. potato mash. A staple of Bangladeshi cuisine.
$6.00
Begun Bhortha (Eggplant Mash)
8 oz. or 12 oz. begun bhortha (eggplant mash)
$9.00
Dal Bhortha (Lentil Mash)
8 oz. or 12 oz. lentil mash.
$6.00
Shutki Bhorta (Dried Fish Mash)
4 oz. container of shutki bhortha — spicy, dried fish mashed into a paste-like consistency. While it is a delicacy to those who enjoy it, please note that this item is an acquired taste.
$6.00
Beef Shami Kebabs $12.00
Tomato Bhortha (Mash)
8 oz. or 12 oz. tomato mash.
$7.00
White Rice
Parboiled basmati rice.
$4.00
BEVERAGES
Fanta – Sugar Cane Bottle
12 fl. oz glass bottle.
$3.00
Coke – Cane Sugar Bottle
12 fl. oz glass bottle.
$3.00
Sprite – Cane Sugar Bottle
12 fl. oz glass bottle.
$3.00
Bottled Water
Poland Spring Natural, 16.9 fl oz.
$1.50
Sprite Can
12 oz.
$1.50
Coke Can
12 oz.
$1.50
Coke Zero Can
12 oz.
$1.50
Mango Lassi (12 oz.)
Made from scratch, in house!
$5.00
Shorboth (Lemonade)
Homemade lemonade, 12 oz.
$4.00

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Reviews

Michelle Huey
Our first time to Korai Kitchen. Our order was taken by a very, friendly, polite and knowledgeable staff member. While waiting for our food to be prepared, Nuri (sorryif i misspelled your name), the owner came out of the kitchen, greeted and spoke to us for a few minutes. The personal touch was great! A very pleasant experience. We will order from them again, and look forward to when dine-in is available again

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Mony Kiem
A step above the rest.

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idesigndream
My 2 year old boy just loves Aunt’s biriyani. We miss the buffet, it felt like we went to a Bangladeshi home for lunch or dinner. In my opinion, this is the best Bangladeshi restaurant in east coast which represents the authentic taste. Highly recommend to any fellow Bangladeshi traveling in NJ or Non-Bangladeshi who wants to explore a new cuisine!

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Joseph
Delicious home cooked food.

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Laura Pulgarin
First time eating here and I can’t wait to go again! The staff was amazing and gave us really great recommendations as it was our first time trying Bangladeshi food.

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Megin Doyle
This is probably one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The flavors are incredible and spice level is absolute perfection. It was our first time ordering from them so they let us try this potato mash spice pot to mix into everything

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Nehal Ahmed
Take out – delivery via apps only | order via phone call is cheaper.

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Cindy Chen
I ordered takeout and had a great experience with Korai Kitchen. I got my food quickly and they even informed about how the side dishes are normally eaten when I revealed it was my first time trying this cuisine. I ordered the 2-person entree chicken korma and an egg curry which came with two large portions of rice and some accompaniments. My favorite was the egg curry but I also liked the potato dish which is supposed to be eaten with the chicken. I highly recommend trying this restaurant if you haven’t already. Do remember to order over the phone if you’re planning to pick up for a lower price and to support the restaurant.

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Mo
The restaurant was very professional it was my first time. They took the time to address my concerns before my order and were easy to speak to. Friendly, polite, and straight forward. Even wrote nice notes on the bag and with the food. Enjoyed the meal it’s more of a home cooked meal than ordering out, which is a nice change!

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Bhakti Dalvi
Got a take out of Chicken Biryani. It was an interesting different than usual taste, it is not full of spices and gravy, it has subtle flavors and freshness. Worth exploring other dishes they have to offer. The quantity is generous, good for two people.

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