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Ancient Spirits & Grille
1726 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103-5120
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Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Happy Hour
Wines & Spirits
Dessert Menu
Lunch Menu
Lunch Thali (Platter)
Served with Saffron Rice | Naan | Starter of the day | Chef Special Dessert
Bakul Paneer Masala
$17.00
Cottage Cheese | Herbs | Spices
vegetarian
Shagoti Legume Qorma
$17.00
Mixed Vegetables | Mild curry sauce | Spices
vegetarian
Tadka Daal
$17.00
Masoor & Moong Beans | Fresh Herbs | Spices
vegetarian, vegan
Chicken Tikka Masala
$18.00
Roasted Marinated Chicken | Tomatoes | Cream | Herbs | Spices
Fish Curry
$19.00
Salmon Fish | Onions | Herbs | Spices
Bread Specials
Tikka Wrap (Vegetarian / Chicken)
$17.00
Served with Potato Fries with Chili Aioli and Soup of the Day. Roti | Spinach | Tomato | Pickled Peppers | Basmati rice
Falafel Burger
$17.00
Served with Potato Fries with Chili Aioli and Soup of the Day. Lettuce | Tomato | Purple onion | Cilantro | Mint | Yogurt
Tandoori Chicken Flatbread
$19.00
Spicy chicken | Tikka Masala Sauce | Herbs | Buffalo Mozzarella
Soup & Salad Combo
Served with choice of Butter or Garlic Naan and Soup of the day
Romaine Salad
Romaine Lettuce | Garlic | Croutons | Parmesan Cheese | Chef | Special Italian Dressing
- Vegetarian $17.00
- Chicken $19.00
Ugly Tomato
$17.00
Buffalo Mozzarella | Herb | Sea Salt | Balsamic Reduction | Mint | Basil | Tulsi Oil
vegetarian
gluten-free
Salt Roasted Beet Salad
$18.00
Walnuts | Mascarpone | Figs | Spicy Edamame
vegetarian
gluten-free
Watermelon Salad
$18.00
Feta | Basil | Mint | Grapefruit
vegetarian
gluten-free
Indulge
Spring Rolls
$12.00
Pastry Shell stuffed with mixed vegetable | Chili | Spring Onions
vegetarian
Falafel
$13.00
Mung Bean | Spices | Caramelized Onions | Cilantro | Yogurt Sauce
vegetarian
Patate de Gateall
$14.00
Potato | Cottage Cheese | Fresh Herbs | Spices | Plum Chutney
vegetarian
Chicken and Paneer Fritters
$15.00
Chick Peas Flour | Cottage Cheese | Fresh Herbs | Spices | Mint Sauce
Flapjack
$15.00
Braised Lamb | Tamarind Pumpkin Chutney
Grilled Octopus
$18.00
Smoked | Paprika | Chickpea Puree Coconut | Cardamom Cream | Blood Orange Salad
gluten-free
Crabcake
$15.00
Turmeric | Cardamom | Coriander Sunchokes | Jardiniere Vegetables | Wholegrain Mustard Cream
Smoked Salmon Malacas
$18.00
Grilled Salmon With Chef Special Sauces
Soups
Mulligatawny Soup
$10.00
Split Lentils | Veggies | Fresh Herbs | Spices
vegetarian
Mushroom Soup
$12.00
Marsala Wine | Cream | Garlic | Herbs | Truffle oil
vegetarian
gluten-free
Seafood Bisque
$14.00
Lobster | Shrimp | Crab | Herbal Cream
gluten-free
Entrees
Rack of Lamb
$49.00
Turkish Date Cous Cous | Rosemary-Boswellia | Mustard | Sesame Puree | Port Wine
Kabob BBQ Trio
$28.00
Trio of Spiced Kabob Skewers | Cashew Sauce | Lamb | Chicken | Vegetable
gluten-free
Organic Salmon
$32.00
Szechuan Peppercorn | Yellow Curry | Sweet Potato Cake | Frankincense Avocado Puree
Ginger Duck Breast
$30.00
Rosemary Plum Chutney | Blistered Scallions | Parsnip Potato Puree | Red Wine Reduction
gluten-free
Smoked Butter Chicken
$27.00
Naval Orange | Coriander | Cilantro | Chili | Saffron Basmati Rice | Green Curry Hummus
gluten-free
Smoky Butter Paneer
$24.00
Cottage Cheese | Tomatoes | Onions | Spices | Fresh Herbs | Creamy sauce | Saffron Rice
vegetarian
Melanzana Torta
$23.00
Eggplant | Potato | Green Peas | Dry Fruits | Fresh Herbs | Spices | Marinara Sauce
vegetarian
Dal Makhani
$24.00
Served with Naan Bread or Saffron Rice | Black Lentils | Kidney Beans | Ginger | Garlic | Fresh Herbs | Spices
vegetarian
Saag Paneer
$24.00
Served with Naan Bread or Saffron Rice | Cottage Cheese | Spinach | Ginger | Garlic | Spices | Fresh Herbs
vegetarian
Ancient Signature Pialla
Served with Yogurt Sauce | Slow cooked rice | Veggies or Chicken | Saffron | Spices
- Vegetarian $21.00
- Chicken $24.00
Free Range Rabbit
$28.00
Braised Rabbit | Turmeric Risotto | Wild Mushroom | Crispy Sage
Soups
Mulligatawny Soup
$10.00
Split Lentils | Veggies | Fresh Herbs | Spices
vegetarian
Mushroom Soup
$12.00
Marsala Wine | Cream | Garlic | Herbs Truffle oil
vegetarian
gluten-free
Seafood Bisque
$14.00
Lobster | Shrimp | Crab | Herbal Cream
gluten-free
Salads
Romaine Salad
$11.00
Romaine Lettuce | Garlic | Croutons | Parmesan Cheese | Chef Special Italian Dressing
vegetarian
Ugly Tomato
$13.00
Buffalo Mozzarella | Herb | Sea Salt | Balsamic Reduction | Mint | Basil | Tulsi Oil
vegetarian
gluten-free
Salt Roasted Beet Salad
$14.00
Walnuts | Mascarpone | Figs | Spicy Edamame
vegetarian
gluten-free
Watermelon Salad
$11.00
Feta | Basil | Mint | Grapefruit Citronelle
vegetarian
gluten-free
Salade Verte Composee
Mixed Greens | Oranges | Feta Cheese | Pomegranate | Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
- Vegetarian $11.00
- Chicken $13.00
Indulge
Patate de Gateall
$14.00
Potato | Cottage Cheese | Fresh Herbs | Spices | Plum Chutney
vegetarian
Falafel
$13.00
Mung Bean | Spices | Caramelized Onions | Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
vegetarian
Avocado Crudo
$12.00
Pomegranate | Cilantro | Mint | Cherries | Citrus oil
vegan
gluten-free
Spring Rolls
$12.00
Pastry Shell stuffed with mixed vegetable | Chili | Spring Onions
vegetarian
Grilled Octopus
$18.00
Smoked | Paprika | Chickpea Puree | Coconut-Cardamom Cream | Blood Orange Salad
gluten-free
Tandoori Chicken Flatbread
$19.00
Spicy Chicken | Tikka Masala Sauce | Herbs | Buffalo Mozzarella
Chicken and Paneer Fritters
$15.00
Chick Peas Flour | Cottage Cheese | Fresh Herbs | Spices | Mint Sauce
Flapjack
$15.00
Braised Lamb | Tamarind Pumpkin Chutney
Crabcake
$15.00
Turmeric | Cardamom | Coriander | Sunchokes | Jardiniere Vegetables | Wholegrain Mustard Cream
Spiced Smoked Salmon
$16.00
Buckwheat Pancake | Pickled Cucumber Dill
Entrees
Rack of Lamb
$49.00
Turkish Date Cous Cous | Rosemary-Boswellia | Mustard | Sesame Puree | Port Wine
Kabob BBQ Trio
$28.00
Trio of Spiced Kabob Skewers | Cashew Sauce | Lamb | Chicken Vegetable
gluten-free
Organic Salmon
$32.00
Szechuan Peppercorn | Yellow Curry | Sweet Potato Cake | Frankincense | Avocado Puree
Ginger Duck Breast
$30.00
Rosemary Plum Chutney | Blistered Scallions | Parsnip Potato Puree | Red Wine Reduction
gluten-free
Smoked Butter Chicken
$27.00
aval Orange | Coriander | Cilantro | Chili | Saffron Basmati Rice | Green Curry Hummus
gluten-free
Smoky Butter Paneer
$24.00
Cottage Cheese | Tomatoes | Onions | Spices | Fresh Herbs | Creamy sauce | Saffron Rice
vegetarian
Ancient Signature Pialla
Served with Yogurt Sauce | Slow cooked rice | Veggies or Chicken | Saffron | Spices
- Vegetarian $21.00
- Chicken $24.00
Melanzana Torta
$23.00
Eggplant | Potato | Green Peas | Dry Fruits | Fresh Herbs | Spices | Marinara Sauce
vegetarian
Saag Paneer
$24.00
Served with Naan Bread or Saffron Rice | Cottage Cheese | Spinach | Ginger | Garlic | Spices | Herbs
vegetarian
Dal Makhani
$24.00
Served with Naan Bread or Saffron Rice Black Lentils | Kidney Beans | Ginger | Garlic Fresh Herbs | Spices
vegetarian
Free Range Rabbit
$28.00
Braised Rabbit | Turmeric Risotto | Wild Mushroom | Crispy Sage
Food
Crispy Rice Crackers
$4.00
Served with Ancient Spirits Dips
Potato Fries
$5.00
Served with curry dip
Spring Rolls
$6.00
Pastry Shell stuffed with Mixed Vegetable, Spring Onions
Veggie Samosa
$6.00
Pastry shell filled with potatoes, green peas, herbs Mint sauce
Garlic or Butter Naan
$7.00
Served with eggplant Hummus
Mixed Veggie Fritters
$8.00
Chick Peas, Flour, Fresh Herb, Spice, Tamarind Sauce
Crispy Chicken Fritters
$9.00
Chick Peas, Flour, Fresh Herb, Spice, Mint Sauce
Seekh Kebab
$10.00
Lamb, Fresh Herb, Spice, Mint Sauce
Sesame Fish Rolls
$10.00
Salmon Fish, Fresh herb, Chili Sauce
Herbal Cocktails
$16
Ayur Dhatu
Tequila | Ashwagandha Oat Milk | Falernum | Lime | Cinnamon
Divyagandha
Gin | Mead | Rosemary Bitters | Cardamom Bitters
Herb of Life
Mezcal | Botanical Syrup | Lemon | Soda
Healing Touch
Vodka | Green Chartreuse | Falernum | Cucumber | Soda
Panchakarma
Vodka | Elderflower Liquor | Housemade Ginger Syrup | Lemon
Golden Health
Rum | Aperol | Turmeric Syrup | Lemon
Turmeric Tide
Gin | Turmeric Syrup | Lemon | Soda
Herbal Classics
$17
Chai Rye
Rye Whiskey | House Made Chai Spice Syrup | Cardamom Bitters | Angostura Bitters
The Elevated G&T
Gin | Tonic | Star Anise | Pink Peppercorn
Red
Bodan Roan, California Pinot Noir 2018
$55.00Da Capogiro, Italy Montepulciano 2019
$60.00Tensley, California Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
$69.00Pie di Paolo, Argentina Malbec 2019
$55.00White
Delle Venezie, Italy Pinot Grigio
$55.00Red Newt Cellars, Finger Lakes NY Riesling 2017
$65.00Crosby, California Sauvignon Blanc 2020
$50.00Barrique, California Chardonnay 2019
$68.00Chateau Pigoudet, France Rose 2020
$66.00White
Valdinevola, Italy Pinot Grigio
$10.00Valdinevola, Italy Vino Frizzante
$11.00Chateau de Bonhoste, France Bordeux Blend
$12.00Bottled
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
$9.50Slyfox Helles, Golden Lager
$8.00Ayinger, Bavarian Pilsner
$9.50Bohemia, Pilsner
$8.00Leffe Brune, Brown Ale
$8.00Modelo Especial, Pilsner
$9.00Yeungling, Traditional Lager
$8.00Coors Light, Light Lager
$8.00Heineken 0.0 Non Alcoholic
$8.00Draught
Ask our server for Seasonal Draught Selections
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
$8.00Troegs Perpetual IPA
$8.50Love City Lager
$7.00New Belgium Juicy Haze, Hazy IPA
$8.00Downeast Traditional, Unfiltered Cyder
$8.00Allagash White, Belgian Style Wheat
$8.00Scotch
Monkey Shoulder, Speyside
$11.00Glenfiddich 12, Speyside
$16.00Glen Moray 12, Speyside
$13.00Glenlivet 15, Speyside
$16.00Aberfeldy 12, Highland
$13.00Highland Park 12, Highland
$13.00Macallan 12, Highland
$17.00Glenmorangie 10, Highland
$16.00Ardbeg 10, Islay
$12.00Laphroig 10, Islay
$13.00Lagavulin 16, Islay
$22.00Paul John Nirvana, India
$11.00Desserts
Chocolate Flourless Tort
$14.00
Raspberry Sauce
gluten-free
Medjool Date Creme Brulee
$12.00
Vanilla, Rose Petal, Raspberry Custard
gluten-free
Limoncello Cake
$13.00
Minted Blueberry Sauce
Mango Custard with Ice Cream
$13.00
Mango, milk, fresh cream, sugar
Trifle
$10.00
Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake, Mango Curd Whipped Cream
gluten-free
Riz au Lait
$9.00
Rice pudding, Dry Fruit