Sakina Halal Grill Menu
Located in the heart of Washington, DC, Sakina Halal Grill offers a diverse menu of Pakistani and Indian cuisine served in a casual atmosphere. With options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, this restaurant takes pride in its authentic flavors and generous portions. The Vegetable Samosa and Chat Papri appetizers are popular choices for starters, while the Lamb Karahi and Chicken Karahi dishes are highly recommended for main courses. The owner's dedication to providing free meals to those in need adds a heartwarming touch to the dining experience. With a commitment to quality service and delicious food, Sakina Halal Grill is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the vibrant flavors of South Asian cuisine in the DC area.
Vegetable Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa
Potatoes and green peas with Indian spices. Vegetarian.
Chat Papri
Papri, onion, potato, chickpeas, yogurt, green sauce, tamarind sauce and chat masala. Vegetarian.
Fries
Crispy fried potato sticks with sauce. Vegetarian.
4 Piece Kaju Roll
Deep-fried potato with Indian spice and cashew. Veggie.
Aloo Tikki
Spiced potato cakes topped with chana masala served with tamarind sauce. Vegetarian.
Alu Tikki
Potato patties with Indian spices. Veggie.
Bhel Puri
Puffed rice and crisp gram flour strings tossed with potato, onion and chutneys. Vegetarian.
Bhelpuri
Rice crisps mixed with fresh chopped onions, tomatoes and coriander. Prepared with a tamarind-based chutney. Veggie.
Palak Chaat Platter
Spinach, tamarind, walnut and sweet honey sauce. Vegetarian.
Saag Chaat Platter
Samosa Chaat Platter
Veggie samosa, onion, tomato, chickpeas, yogurt, green sauce, tamarind sauce and chat masala. Vegetarian.
Vegetable Bhajiya
Cauliflower, onion, potato and spinach mitters cooked in chickpea butter. Vegetarian.
Chicken Samosa
Ground chicken, potatoes and green peas with Indian spices.
Chicken Pakora
Fried chicken marinated with lentil flour and Indian herbs.
Shrimp Pakora
Fried shrimp marinated with lentil flour and Indian herbs.
Boneless Chicken Boti Kabab Appetizer
Skinless fat-free chunks of white meat cooked on skewer and marinated with house seasoning.
Boneless Lamb Boti Kabab Appetizer
4 pieces of lamb marinated with house spices and cooked on a skewer.
Chicken Seekh Kabab Appetizer
Ground chicken and grated onion with house spices, cooked on a skewer.
Lamb Seekh Kabab Appetizer
Minced lamb blended with ginger, garlic, onions and herbs. Cooked on skewers.
Salmon Fish Tikka Appetizer
Fresh pieces of boneless salmon marinated overnight in a special sauce and grilled on a skewer.
Kofta Kabab Chicken
Ground chicken breast and grated onion with house spices. Cooked on skewer. Spicy.
Kofta Kabab Lamb
Ground lamb and grated onion with house spices. Cooked on skewer.
Finger Fish
Deep fried crispy finger fish marinated in special sauce.
Qeema Roll
Crispy roll filled with ground spicy minced meat and herbs.
Shami Kabab
Ground minced chicken/beef, daal with traditional spices, shallow fry.
Non-Vegetable Appetizers
Burgers and Sandwiches
Himalayan Burger and Fries
Ground beef, ginger, garlic, onion, buns, green salad and Himalayan herbs.
Lamb Gyros Sandwich
Lamb gyro meat, mayo, naan bread and mixed green salad. Served with French Fries
Chicken Tikka Sandwich
Chunks of chicken breast, herbs, ginger, garlic, mayo and mixed green salad. Served with French fries
Chicken Seekh Kabab Sandwich
Ground chicken breast, herbs, ginger, garlic, mayo and mixed green salad.
Lamb Tikka Sandwich
Chunks of lamb, herbs, ginger, garlic, mayo and mixed green salad.
Lamb Seekh Kabab Sandwich
Ground lamb, herbs, ginger, garlic, mayo, and mixed salad.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Small pieces of grilled chicken, tahini sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, cucumber relish and mixed green salad.
Chicken Biryani
Boneless chicken pieces marinated with herbs and spices. Cooked with basmati rice.
Lamb Biryani
Boneless cubes of lamb marinated with herbs and spices. Cooked with basmati rice.
Biryanis
Vegetarian Specialties
Veggie Saag Paneer
Cube of homemade cheese with spinach and green herbs. Vegetarian.
Veggie Chana Masala
Chickpeas with Himalayan herbs and spices.
Veggie Daal Makhani
Lentils cooked with butter cream, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices. Vegetarian.
Veggie Daal Tarka
Yellow lentils cooked with Himalayan herbs and Indian pieces. Vegetarian.
Veggie Bengan Bharta
Eggplant roasted in our clay oven and cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion and herbs. Vegetarian. Served with naan and basmati rice.
Channa Peshawari
Chickpeas with Himalayan herb and spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Spicy. Veggie.
Cholle Bhatura
Chickpeas with Himalayan herb and spices. Served with deep-fried puffed bread. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie. Spicy.
Khari Pakora
Mixed vegetables cooked in yogurt sauce Punjabi-style. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie.
Lahori Chana
Chickpeas with Himalayan herb and spices. Vegetarian.
Malai Kofta
Minced cheese, potato, coriander, raisin and spices cooked in special curry sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie. Spicy.
Bone-In Chicken Tikka Boti Kabab
Mildly flavored chicken breast, marinated in fresh herbs and spices. Grilled on a skewer.
Boneless Chicken Tikka Boti Kabab
Mildly flavored chicken breast, marinated in fresh herbs and spices. Grilled on a skewer.
Lamb Chops Kabab
Tender lamb chops marinated overnight with herbs and fresh ground spices. Grilled on skewers.
Beef Seekh Kabab
Ground beef and grated onion with herbs and freshly ground spices. Grilled on skewers.
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb blended with ginger, garlic, onions, and herbs. Cooked on skewers.
Chicken Seekh Kabab
Ground chicken and grated onion with house spices. Cooked on a skewer.
Grilled Salmon Fish Tikka Boti
Grilled pieces of boneless salmon, marinated overnight in special sauces and herbs, grilled on skewer.
Chicken Karahi for 2
Small pieces of chicken with house spices, tomatoes, garlic and ginger cooked in a traditional karahi (wok) with two naan and rice. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lamb Karahi for 2
Small pieces of lamb with house spices, tomatoes, garlic and ginger cooked in a traditional karahi (wok) with two naan and rice. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Mayur Combo Kabab Entree
Includes a portion of lamb seekh kabab and boneless chicken kabob.
Grilled Kababs
Beverages
Punjabi Chai Tea
Mango Lassi
Bottled Water
Canned Soda
Boneless Butter Chicken
Juicy pieces of boneless chicken cooked in butter creamy sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Charcoal cooked pieces of chicken in special creamy sauce.
Boneless Chicken Makhani
Fresh chunks of chicken, grilled in tandoor and lightly touched with a savory curry sauce. Served with naan and basmati rice.
Boneless Chicken Vandalu
Fresh chunks of chicken, onion, ginger, garlic, vinegar, soya sauce and Indian herbs. Served with naan and basmati rice.
Boneless Ginger Chicken Karahi
Small pieces of boneless chicken with house spices, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger cooked to order in traditional karahi. Served with naan and basmati rice.
Chicken Keema Aloo Mattar
Ground meat, onion, ginger, garlic, tomato, potato, green peas and Indian herbs. Served with naan and basmati rice.
Chicken Makhai
Pieces of chicken cooked in tandoor and lightly touched in savory curry sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Chicken Saagwala
Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and curry green herbs. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Chicken Vandalu
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in our special sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Spicy.
Chilli Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with onion, green pepper, soy sauce, ketchup and spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Chicken Specialties
Goat and Lamb Specialties
Boneless Ginger Lamb Karahi
Small pieces of boneless lamb with house spices, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger cooked in traditional karahi. Served with naan and basmati rice.
Lamb Vandalu
Fresh chunks of lamb cooked in a special spiced sauce with yogurt and Indian spices. Served with naan and basmati rice.
Bone-In Lamb Curry and Aloo
Bone-in pieces of lamb cooked in curry sauce. Served with naan and basmati rice.
Lamb Roghan Gosh
Fresh chunks of lamb cooked with Indian herbs, onion, tomato sauce, cashew nuts, and heavy cream. Served with naan and basmati rice.
Ginger Goat Karahi
Small pieces of bone-in goat meat with house spices, tomato, garlic and ginger cooked in traditional karahi.
Karahi Lamb
Juicy pieces of lamb cooked with tomato, onion and green pepper and mildly spiced. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Kema Allu Mater
Minced lamb with potatoes and peas and mildly spiced. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lamb Saag
Fresh chunks of lamb cooked with spinach and fresh herbs. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lamb-Do-Piaza
Juicy pieces of lamb cooked with fresh onion. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Keema Aloo Mattar
Ground meat, onion, ginger, garlic, tomato, potato, green peas and Indian herbs. Served with naan and basmati rice.
Tandoori Naan Bread
Tandoori Garlic Naan
Alu Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and fresh herbs.
Onion Kulcha
White flour bread touched with onion and fresh herbs in tandoor.
Papadams
Puri
Deep-fried whole wheat puffed bread.
Tandoori Naan
White flour bread baked in our clay oven.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in tandoor.
Cinnamon Almond Naan
Tandoori Cheese Naan
Breads
Side Orders
Small Box Rice
Small Box Raita
Salad Box
Rasmalai
Gajar Ka Halwa
Gulab jamun
milk-solid-based sweet from the Indian/pak subcontinent, and a type of mithai,
Desserts
Lunch Chicken Specialties - Archived
Lunch Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in curry sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Chicken Vandalu
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in our special sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Spicy.
Lunch Chicken Makhai
Pieces of chicken cooked in tandoor and lightly touched in savory curry sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Chicken Saagwala
Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and curry green herbs. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Chicken Tikka Masala
Charcoal-cooked pieces of chicken in special sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Chilli Chicken
Boneless chicken cooked with onion, green pepper, soy sauce, ketchup and spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Spicy.
Lunch Karahi Lamb
Juicy pieces of lamb cooked with tomato, onion and green pepper and mildly spiced. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Spicy.
Lunch Goat Curry
Fresh chunks of goat cooked in curry sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Roghan Gosht
Fresh chunks of lamb cooked in curry sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Lamb Vandalu
Fresh chunks of lamb cooked in special spiced sauce and yogurt. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Very spicy.
Lunch Lamb Saag
Fresh chunks of lamb cooked with spinach and fresh herbs. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Shahi Korma
Juicy pieces of lamb cooked in creamy sauce and garnished with almond and cashews. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Lamb-Do-Piaza
Juicy pieces of lamb cooked with fresh onion. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Kema Allu Mater
Minced lamb with potatoes and peas and mildly spiced. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Lamb Specialties - Archived
Lunch Vegetarian Specialties - Archived
Lunch Navarattan Korma
Mild vegetable curry with mild spices and herbs. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie. Spicy.
Lunch Saag Paneer
Cubes of homemade cheese with spinach and green herbs. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie.
Lunch Mater Paneer
Deep-fried homemade cheese and green pees in curry sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie.
Lunch Channa Peshawari
Chickpeas with Himalayan herbs and spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie.
Lunch Bengan Bharta
Eggplant roasted in our clay oven and cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion and herbs. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie.
Lunch Alu Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes simmered in fresh herbs and spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie.
Lunch Daal Makhani
Lentils cooked with butter cream, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie.
Lunch Malai Kofta
Minced cheese, potato, coriander, raisin and spices cooked in special curry sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie. Spicy.
Lunch Paneer Makhani
Pieces of homemade cottage cheese with special savory sauce. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie.
Lunch Khari Pakora
Mixed vegetables cooked in yogurt sauce Punjabi-style. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie.
Lunch Cholle Bhatura
Chickpeas with Himalayan herbs and spices. Served with deep-fried puffed bread. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie. Spicy.
Lunch Chilli Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked with onion, green pepper, soy sauce, ketchup and Indian spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie. Spicy.
Lunch Shahi Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked with creamy sauce, cashew and Indian spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie. Spicy.
Lunch Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra simmered in fresh herbs and spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Veggie. Spicy.
Lunch Shrimp Masala
Jumbo shrimp cooked in our special sauce.
Lunch Fish Masala
Salmon cooked in our special sauce.
Lunch Seafood - Archived
Lunch Tandoori Specialties - Archived
Lunch Malai Chicken Tikka
Mildly flavored chicken breast, marinated in fresh herbs and yogurt and barbecued. Served with long grain rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Tandoori Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated overnight with herbs and freshly ground spices. Served with long grain rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in our tandoor oven. Served with long grain rice and tandoori naan. Spicy.
Lunch Tandoori Salmon Tikka
Fresh pieces of boneless salmon marinated overnight in a special sauce and roasted in our tandoor. Served with long grain rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Lamb Seekh Kababs
Minced lamb blended with ginger, garlic, onions, and herbs and cooked on skewers in our tandoor oven. Served with long grain rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Tandoori Chicken
Half skinless chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and spices. Served with long grain rice and tandoori naan. Spicy.
Lunch Chicken Tikka
Boneless cubes of marinated all-white meat chicken. Served with long grain rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Lamb Boti Kabab
Fresh pieces of lamb chunks marinated overnight in a special sauce and roasted in our tandoor. Served with long grain rice and tandoori naan.
Lunch Mayur Special for 2
Includes portion of lamb shish kabab, seekh kabab, tandoori chicken and fish tikka. Served with long grain rice and tandoori naan.
Choice of 1 Veggie and Naan
Choice of Chicken and Naan
Small Plates - Archived
Tandoori Specialties - Archived
Malai Chicken Tikka
Mildly flavored chicken breast, marinated in fresh herbs and yogurt and barbecued. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops marinated overnight with herbs and freshly ground spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in our tandoor oven. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Spicy.
Tandoori Salmon Tikka
Fresh pieces of boneless salmon marinated overnight in a special sauce and roasted in our tandoor. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lamb Seekh Kababs
Minced lamb blended with ginger, garlic, onions, and herbs and cooked in skewers in our tandoor oven. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Tandoori Chicken
Half skinless chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and spices. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan. Spicy.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless cubes of marinated all-white meat chicken. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Lamb Boti Kabab
Fresh pieces of lamb chunks marinated overnight in a special sauce and roasted in our tandoor. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Mayur Special For 2
Includes portion of lamb shish kabab, seekh kabab, tandoori chicken and fish tikka. Served with long grain basmati rice and tandoori naan.
Dahi Bhalla
Vegetable bhallas with yogurt drizzled with green chutney and tamarind sprinkle Indian spices. Spicy.
Cucumber Raita
Cooling homemade yogurt with cucumber.
Condiments - Archived
Soups - Archived
Lentil Soup
Delicious masoor daal (red lentil) curried soup.
Tomato Soup
Sumptuous soup made with fresh tomatoes, cumin, black pepper and green coriander.
Chicken Soup
Chicken broth with mild Indian spices.
Lamb Shish Kabab
Chicken Kabab Bone In
Chicken Kabab Boneless
Chapli Kabab Lamb
Chapli Kabab Chicken
Croaker Bone In Fish
Kababs - Archived
Seafood - Archived
Shrimp Masala
Jumbo shrimp cooked in our special sauce.
Fish Masala
Salmon cooked in our special sauce.
