Food and Drink | Sthan - Food Beyond Borders

A tradition Sindhi preparation of ground meat, ginger, black cardamom, coriander stalk.

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Raan Sikandari

A dish full of delicious history, our Raan Sikandari or Alexander’s Lamb goes back to the time when Alexander the Great captured the Indian King Porus in battle, around 300 BC. When asked how he wished to be treated in captivity, Porus replied ‘like a King’. Alexander released Porus and they became friends. A special battlefield banquet was prepared to celebrate the new friendship. And this is where Sikandari Raan was first served. Sikander means conqueror, an epithet truly fitting for Alexander.

Traditionally, the Raan was wrapped in cloth, buried in a deep pit and covered with mud and coal. This would slow cook the meat for several hours resulting in a dish which is subtle, juicy and flavorful. Rann Sikandari, the Sthan version is our one indulgence. Succulent spiced whole leg of lamb, braised and roasted in Tandoor. A dish truly fit for a King.

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Chai ki Dukan

Chai (pronounced as a single syllable and rhymes with 'pie') is the word for tea in many parts of the world. It is a centuries-old beverage which has played an integral role in many cultures. Even in the most remote places you may not be able to get food or filtered water but there will always be someone offering you a hot cup of chai.

Oft repeated lines from an old enamel sign board showing a mustached young fellow sipping hot tea goes like this,
Yeh shakhs aur iska bhai (This young man and his brother)
Peeta hai hamesha chai (Always drink tea)

For tea drinkers, nothing beats the heady aroma of piping hot chai filled into a warm glass clasped between your hands. The earthy Dudh Patti smells of leisurely conversations, candid confessions and old friendships. The possibilities are endless.

Whether it is your first chai or the millionth, come down to Sthan for a cuppa. Our Menu offers six varieties of delicious, heart-warming, conversation-starting Chai; from Pahadi Mountain Tea, to Strong Military Coffee, to Kadak Elaichi Kullad. Chai ki Dukan is a Sthan Special Friends & Family pot of Chai for the entire table. Apparently, we are the leading cause of the chai-ddiction in the UAE. Talk about starting a Tea Revolution!

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All Day Everyday

Begin the day with a cup of chai and small sides. For Lunch, follow it up a quick Kata-Kat (is it Taka-Tak?) and Naan or go in for the whole deal. Refresh your afternoon with cup of Military Coffee and Chaat.

Experience a familiar authenticity with honest, unpretentious, soul-loving food. Our fiery chefs – flown in from the Frontier – cook up a feast of flavor and texture each day. We love to dine and laugh with the people we love, which is why our dishes are perfect for sharing.

Soups
Kabuli Murga Chobra Afgani chicken stew with a hint of saffron and fennel14
Tamatar Mashroom Shorba(V) Tomato soup with fresh mint and mashroom dumplings12
Lahori Khadore Lamp trotter stew with garam masala15
Salad
Salata Kachunber (V)Market salad vegetables, Kachi ghani, Afgan masala dressing8
CYCLE PANEER - DAL SALAD (V) Black channa, green sprouts, moong dal, fried paneer with indian hawker spice10
Chaat
RAGRAH PATTIS (V)Nostalgia on a plate - Crisp potato tikkis, vatana subzi , chutneys, sev12
BHALLA PAPDI CHAAT (V) Lentil dumpling, crisp Papadi, topped with mint tamarind chutneys and pomegranate seeds. 14
KADAK PALAK CHAAT (V) Crispy Spinach fritters, Spiced potato mash topped with chutney and pomegranate; An ode to the monsoon14
SAMOSA CHAAT (V) Punjabi samosa, chana masala, moli adarak laccha and sweetened yoghurt. 12
DESI POOCHKA (V) Crispy poori stuffed with kala chana, coriander khatta mitha and spicy pani. Napkins optional. 10
Tawa
AMRITSARI MURG KHURCHAN Shredded tandoori chicken legs, stir-fried with onions, peppers, tomatoes28
ANDA KHURCHANSliced boiled egg sautéed on iron gridle with peppers and onion tomato masala. 20
PANEER KHURCHAN (V) Indian Paneer strips, stir fried with mustard seed, green chilly and ginger.22
VEG KHURCHAN (V) Crispy vegetables sautéed on iron gridle with a touch of Aamchur Masala. 20
MAGHAZ & KEEMA Mutton brain cooked along with mince and tawa masala. 26
KATA KAT Assortment of Mutton parts (liver, brain, kidney) sizzled over iron griddle. 30
Bread & Rice
Naan-e-Sthan Our signature naan enough to feed 8 people or 1 if you are ambitious.18
KALONJI DAL NAAN Black seed ﬂavored chana and masoor lentil bread. Because they are friends and want to bake together. 6
LUCKNOWI PARATHA Flaky Layered reﬁned ﬂour paratha infused with cardamom.6
DHABA DI ROTI Unleavened wheat ﬂour bread to swab up all the delicious curry. 3
STEAM RICE The name tells it all! 15

Small Plates
MURG KI TIKKI Pan fried chicken cutlet, served with chickpeas curry, burani yoghurt and mint chutney.18
MACHI AMBARSARICrispy ﬁsh ﬁllet spiced with Ajwain and amchur.24
MURG PALAK KURKURE Crispy Spinach rolls stuffed with bhuna chicken.22
PANKHOORI KALIMIRCH Grilled chicken wings; crushed black pepper and cream marinade.22
DAHI KE KABAB (V)Paneer & Creamed yoghurt tikkies; pan fried.18
PANEER PAPADI (V)Papad crusted cottage cheese ﬁnger.20
DAL MANGORI (V)Moong dal dumpling, grated mooli with sweet mint chutney.15
PESHAWARI CHAPLI KABAB Pashtun-style minced kebab patty, made from ground mutton with coriander, crushed chili and spices.22
SINDH'S SHAMI KABAB A pakistani staple, mutton minced patties with indian spices.22
Sides
DAL BHUKHARI (V)A Sthan signature dish - dark, rich, deeply ﬂavoured urud lentils soaked overnight, served from degh18
PINDI CHIKAR CHOLAY (V) Rawalpindi chickpeas preparation, with ajwain seed, anardana and desi ghee. 18
PUNJABI KADI PAKORA (V) Tempered Besan and yogurt kadi, with onion potato pokora.16
DAL DHABA (V) Wholesome Medley of dal tempered with cumin, ginger and garlic in pure ghee. 18
MASALA FRIES (V) French Fries with a Desi Masala Twist. 10
Biryani
MURG BIRYANI “Tayeh” preparation of marinated chicken and aged basmati dum cooked with sthan biryani masala and saffron jhol.24
YAKHANI BIRYANI Mutton and rice cooked in ﬂavoured yakhan, topped with caramelize onion, berries and carrot. 28
BOMBAY ANDA BIRYANI Bombay style Masala ﬂavoured biryani with whole spices, onion, tomato and aloo.24
DILLI SUBZ BIRYANI Vegetables cooked with aged basmati rice ﬂavored with clove, cardamom and saffron. 24

Kabab Grills
Ran Irani Whole leg of lamb, marinated overnight with Kabuli spices, slow cooked in oven.85
MURG ABHIR TIKKA Cinnamon and rose ﬂavored Chicken kabeb, marinated in yogurt and spices.28
BHATTI DA MURGCountry style tandoori chicken, yellow chilli, coarse garam masala, tossed in tikha masala.28
NAWABI MALAI TIKKA Royal preparation of chicken ﬂavored with green cardamom in yoghurt, cheese and cream.30
MURG BANOO Pakistani creamy saffron marinated chicken, delicately coated in an egg mixuture and chargrilled.28
LAHORI GOSHT SHEEKH Melt in the mouth minced lamb kebabs marinated with lime corriander and cumin30
CHAPPEIN Prime mutton chop, robust ﬂavor of chilli, garam masala and mustard oil for meat lovers.40
KARACHI BOTI TIKKA Tender mutton cubes, in a yoghurt, mustard oil, cumin and chilli marinade; Charbroiled. 32
PANEER TIKKA TANDOORI (V) Typical Delhi style Marinated cottage cheese, grilled on sigdri.28
PANEER MALAI SHEEKH (V) Soft skewers of paneer, khoya and nuts chargrilled on sigdri.28
NON VEG GRAVIES
DHABA MURG The Sthan variation on the legendary Dhaba Chicken, ﬂavored with aromatic spices.28
MURG KALIMIRCHCracked pepper spice Chicken in yogurt onion curry. 24
PESHAWARI KADAI MURGH Chicken cooked in pakistani wok with homemade kutta huwa masala.22
AFGANI KORMA Spring Chicken simmered in yoghurt and chilly gravy. 28
KASURI MURG MAKHANWALA Dilli style favorite butter chicken in a rich silky and creamy tomato gravy. 30
HYDERABADI HALEEM Sthan delicacy of Slow cooked mutton, cracked wheat and dals. 28
PATIYALA MAKHAN GOSHT Hearty slow cooked mutton prepared with Tomatoes and Kasuri Methi.32
RARHA GOSHT Handi roasted mutton and mince with ginger, green chilies and tomatoes.33
ACHARI GOSHT Spicy Mutton cooked and preserved in pickled masala.32
NALLI NIHARI Slow cooked mutton nalli stew. 25
ROGAN JOSH Jammu style slow cooked mutton curry with yoghurt and whole aromatic spices.32

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