Frena
Moroccan-style bread with garlic and oregano
SHUKETTE NYC
Shukette Menu — What to Order in Chelsea, NYC
Looking at the Shukette menu for the first time? This guide breaks down the restaurant's breads and dips, vegetable-focused plates, charcoal-grilled dishes, drinks, wines, and desserts. Menu items and availability can change, so check with the restaurant for the latest offerings.
What's on the Shukette Menu?
| Category | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Breads & Dips | Frena, lafa, pita, hummus, labneh and seasonal spreads |
| The Shuk | Vegetable dishes, salads and smaller plates |
| Al Ha'esh | Charcoal-grilled chicken, fish, steak and lamb |
| Drinks | Gazoz, cocktails, beer and refreshments |
| Wine | Mediterranean and Adriatic-focused selections |
| Dessert | Tahini soft serve, sorbet and other sweets |
Breads & Dips
House-Made Breads
Lafa
Grilled flatbread with ramp butter and sea salt
Boureka
Sweet potato and goat cheese with honey, sesame and thyme
Pita
Whole-wheat fluffy pita
Chickpea Flaxseed Cracker
A gluten-free option
Dips & Spreads
Not Your Average Hummus
marinated chickpeas with bang bang shata
Labneh
strained yogurt with strawberries, pickled fennel, fresno, sumac and basil
Spring Pea Dip
fresh spring garlic, preserved lemon and mint
Beet Tzatziki
roasted beets with yogurt, cumin and dill
Smoked Arctic Char
smoked onion-garlic aioli, dill, red onion and lemon
What Should You Order First at Shukette?
If you're visiting for the first time, starting with a bread and dip combination gives you a good introduction to the restaurant's style. From there, add one or two dishes from the Shuk section before moving to a charcoal-grilled main.
Good starting combination:
- Frena or Lafa
- Not Your Average Hummus
- Beet Tzatziki
- One vegetable dish
- One Al Ha'esh dish
First Time at Shukette? Here's What to Order →
The Shuk — Small Plates & Vegetable Dishes
The Shuk section focuses heavily on seasonal vegetables, herbs, grains and smaller plates. It's a useful part of the menu for guests who want to build a meal around several dishes rather than ordering a single entrée.
Pea Party 4.0
Snap peas, snow peas, asparagus, pea shoots and zhoug.
Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Charred scallion crème fraîche, Honeycrisp apple and pickled shallot.
Baby Artichokes à la Plancha
Spring shallot, black garlic, parsley and urfa.
Shrimp à la Plancha
Harissa butter, fennel and dill.
Egyptian Spiced Grilled Wings
Cumin, coriander, ginger and white harissa.
Jeweled Rice
Basmati rice with saffron, cranberry, dill, cilantro and pistachio.
Al Ha'esh — Charcoal-Grilled Dishes
Al Ha'esh translates roughly to "from the fire." At Shukette, the section refers to dishes cooked over charcoal, including chicken, fish, steak and lamb.
Fish in a Cage
Whole porgy with potato, fennel, scallion and green charmoula.
Joojeh Chicken
Saffron-yogurt-marinated grilled half chicken served with toum.
Grass-Fed Steak Shish Kebab
Carrot harissa, preserved lemon and Moroccan cured olives.
Lamb Kebab
Braised leeks, chickpea, pickled chili, roasted shallot and feta.
Read: How Shukette's Charcoal Cooking Works →
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Options
Shukette's menu includes several vegetable-forward dishes, making it possible to build a meal around vegetables, dips, breads and other meat-free dishes. However, ingredients and preparation can change, and some dishes may contain dairy, gluten or other allergens.
If you have a food allergy or strict dietary requirement, confirm ingredients and preparation methods with the restaurant before ordering.
(Dietary labels such as Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Contains Dairy, or Contains Nuts are intentionally left off individual dishes above. Add them only once each item has been confirmed against the restaurant's current menu and prep practices — don't infer them from ingredient names, since a dish like Boureka or Labneh can easily contain hidden dairy or gluten.)
Drinks
Gazoz & Cocktails
Gazoz is a spritz-style drink category featured at Shukette, with combinations of fruit, herbs, citrus, wine and other ingredients. Non-alcoholic versions may also be available.
A few examples from the current list:
- Cyprus — cucumber, dill, lemon, riesling, fino sherry and dolin blanc
- Tangier — grapefruit, lemon, pilsner, cocchi americano and fino sherry
- Garden — sugar snap pea, cucumber, lemon, soda and fino sherry
What Is Gazoz? Shukette's Signature Drink Explained →
Beer
A small rotating selection, including a pilsner, IPA and lager from Brooklyn breweries, along with bottled water options.
Wine
Shukette's wine selection focuses on bottles and glasses from the Mediterranean and Adriatic regions, with options ranging from sparkling and white wines to orange/skin-contact wines and reds.
By the glass:
- Sparkling
- White
- Orange / skin-contact
- Red
A Beginner's Guide to Shukette's Wine List →
Dessert
The Mic Drop — Tahini Soft Serve
Tahini soft serve with halva floss, hazelnut and pomegranate.
Pomegranate Crasher
Pomegranate sorbet with dark chocolate and lime.
Looking for the restaurant's most distinctive dessert? The Tahini Soft Serve is one of the dishes most closely associated with Shukette.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of food does Shukette serve?
Shukette serves Levantine-inspired food with an emphasis on shared plates, house-made breads, dips, vegetables and charcoal-grilled dishes.
Does Shukette have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes several vegetable-focused dishes. Guests with strict dietary requirements should confirm current ingredients with the restaurant.
Does Shukette have vegan options?
Some menu items may be suitable for vegan diners, but recipes and ingredients can change. Confirm current options with the restaurant before ordering.
What is Al Ha'esh?
Al Ha'esh means "from the fire" and is used for Shukette's charcoal-grilled dishes.
What is Gazoz?
Gazoz is a spritz-style drink featured on Shukette's beverage menu, with combinations of citrus, herbs, fruit and other ingredients.
Does Shukette serve gluten-free food?
The menu includes some items that may be gluten-free, but cross-contact and changing ingredients should be considered. Guests with celiac disease or serious allergies should speak directly with the restaurant.
Is Shukette good for groups?
The restaurant's shared-plate format can work well for groups, although seating and reservation policies should be confirmed before visiting.