Hungry Bird Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Hungry Bird, a delightful Indian culinary experience nestled in the Bronx. Their menu showcases a vibrant array of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, offering something for everyone. The star of the show is their Chicken Tandoori, expertly marinated in yogurt and spices, served alongside fragrant basmati rice and an assortment of tasty chutneys. Other highlights include the creamy Chicken Tikka Masala and the rich Chicken Makhani, perfect for anyone craving authentic Indian flavors.
If you're vegan, Hungry Bird doesn't disappoint, with ample options like Daal Makhani and Malai Koftas. With its casual atmosphere, outdoor seating, and friendly staff, it’s ideal for families and social gatherings. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, Hungry Bird ensures a fulfilling meal that will leave you eagerly waiting for your next visit.
Hungry Bird Special
Chicken Tandoori Hungry Bird Special
Chicken with bone marinated in yogurt and spices. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chicken Tikka Masala Hungry Bird Special
Grilled chicken cooked in creamy masala sauce. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chicken Curry Hungry Bird Special
Chicken cooked in an athantic onion and tomato based curry. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chicken Makhani Hungry Bird Special
A.K.A. Butter chicken-slices of chicken cooked in a sweet mild curry. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chicken Saagwala Hungry Bird Special
Sauteed chicken cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chicken Korma Hungry Bird Special
Cooked with fruit coctails in a rich almond cream curry. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Rogan Josh Hungry Bird Special
Tender pieces of meat cooked with cardamon. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Saagwala Hungry Bird Special
Meat cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Bhuna Hungry Bird Special
Sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes and spices in a thick curry. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Tilapia Fish Curry Hungry Bird Special
Cooked with sauteed onion, lime juice and spices. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Daal Makhani Hungry Bird Special
Black lentils with tomato flavored sauce. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Daal Tarka Hungry Bird Special
Yellow lentils cooked with tomato flavored sauce. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Paneer Saagwala Hungry Bird Special
Shredded paneer cheese cooked with tomatoes, onions and peppers. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Paneer Tikka Masala Hungry Bird Special
Cheese cooked in the famous tikka masala sauce. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Bhartha Hungry Bird Special
Eggplant roasted on an open fire and cooked with onions and peas. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Hungry Bird Special
Served with 1 appetizer, 1 entree, rice, plain naan, and an assortment of chutneys.
Malai Koftas Hungry Bird Special
Veggies calls cooked in a mild cream sauce. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Navrattan Korma Hungry Bird Special
Assorted vegetables cooked with fruit cocktails in a rich almond cream curry. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo Saagwala Hungry Bird Special
Potatoes cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chana Saagwala Hungry Bird Special
Chickepeas cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Punjabi Mushroom Hungry Bird Special
Fresh sliced mushrooms cooked with green peas, chickpeas, onions, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Vegetable Jafrezi Hungry Bird Special
Assorted vegetables cooked in an almond based sauce. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Aloo Gobi Hungry Bird Special
Potato and cauliflower cooked with cumin and spices with or without green peas. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Bhindi Masala Hungry Bird Special
Fresh okra cooked with cumin. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Aloo Jeera Hungry Bird Special
With a side of daal tarka. Potatoes cooked with cumin and spices. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chana Masala Hungry Bird Special
Chickpeas cooked in a masala curry. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Paneer Bhurjee Hungry Bird Special
Shredded paneer cheese cooked with tomatoes, onions and peppers. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chicken Tikka Kabab (Dry) Hungry Bird Special
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt and house spices. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chicken Vindaloo Hungry Bird Special
Vegan. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chicken Achaari Hungry Bird Special
Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chicken Shimla Mirch Hungry Bird Special
Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Muligatawny Soup Hungry Bird Special
Lentil based chicken soup. Vegan. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Indian Salad Hungry Bird Special
Mixed traditional salad with house dressing. Vegan. Served with basmati rice. With plain naan and an assortment of chutneys.
Chicken Jalfrezi Hungry bird special
Mango Lassi
Very popular yogurt drink specially for summer, prepare with fresh mango and yogurt.
Soda
Beverages
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
Chicken Samosas
India's most popular snack - pastry with a filling of minced masala chicken.
Chicken Malai Kabab (Apt.)
Breast pieces of chicken marinated in cream cheese and grilled in tandoor clay oven. No rice no naan.
Chicken Tikka (Apt.)
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in mild creamy spices and grilled in clay oven. No rice No naan.
Reshmi Kabab (Apt.)
Herbs and spices marinated breast pieces of chicken grilled in tandoor. No rice No naan.
Lamb Seekh Kabab (Apt.)
Minced lamb with onion, spices and grilled in clay oven. No rice No naan.
Boti Kabab (Apt.)
Cubes of lamb marinated with chef special spices and grilled in clay oven. No rice No naan.
King Shrimp (Apt.)
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with cream cheese and fried. Served with chutneys. No rice No naan.
Fish Tikka (Apt.)
Specially marinated salmon grilled in tandoori oven. No rice No naan.
Chicken Seekh Kabab (Apt.)
Minced chicken with onion and mild spices in skewers grilled in clay oven. No rice No naan.
Crab Tikiyas (Apt.)
Crab cakes served with chutneys. No rice No naan.
Combo Platter (Apt.)
Grilled platter of malai kabab, chicken tikka, fish tikka and boti kabab. Served with chutney. No rice No naan.
Masala Wings
Chicken wings with a side of mild or vindaloo (spicy) sauce.
Calamari Masala
An Indian twist to the Mediterranean delicacy.
Ragda Patties
Potato cakes served with a combination of chutney and chickpeas. Vegetarian.
Pakoras
Assorted vegetable fritters fried with chickpeas flour and spices. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Onion Bhaji
Crispy onion fritters. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Paneer Tikka ((Apt.)
Homemade cheese marinated with house spices and grilled in tandoori oven. Vegetarian. No rice no Naan.
Kachoris
Deep fried lentil pastry served with potatoes, chickpeas and a variety of sauces. Vegetarian.
Aloo Papri
A tangy mix of potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind and mint. Vegetarian.
Bhel-Puri
A popular street food of India - rice puffs mixed with diced onions, tomatoes, potatoes and topped with chutneys and masala. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Fried Potatoes with Masala
Vegetarian. Vegan.
Tandoori Vegetable Platter (Apt.)
Marinated vegetables and paneer grilled in tandoori oven. Vegetarian. No rice No naan.
Papadom
Thin lentil cracker with black pepper, sea salt and spices. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Vegetable Samosa
India's most popular snack- pastry with filling of spiced peas and potato.
Vegetarian and Vegan Appetizers
Soup
Lentil Soup
Vegan.
Tomato Bisque
Vegan.
Mixed Vegetable Soup
Vegan.
Mulligatawny Soup
Vegan. Lentil based chicken soup.
Indian Salad
Mixed traditional salad with house dressing. Vegan.
Mansoori Chicken Salad
Salad topped with grilled chicken and seasonal greens.
Salad
Tandoori Main Course
Chicken Tandoori
Chicken with bone marinated in yogurt and house special spices. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Chicken Malai Kabab
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in cream cheese and chef special spices. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Chicken Tikka Kabab (Dry)
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in yogurt and house spices. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Chicken Seekh Kabab
Minced chicken with onion and kabab masala in skewers. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Reshmi Kabab
Herbs and spices marinated breast pieces of chicken grilled in tandoor. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Boti Kabab
Cubes of lamb marinated in spices and grilled in tandoor. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Fish Tikka
Salmon grilled in tandoor with chef special spices. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb with onion and kabab spices on skewers. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Whole Fish
Grilled red snapper with special marination served with potatoes and grilled vegetables. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Shrimp Tandoori
Shrimp marinated and grilled in tandoor oven. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Mix Grill
A platter of grilled malai kabab, chicken tikka, fish tikka and boti kabab. Served with basmati rice. Grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
Chicken Tikka Masala
The most popular Indian dish. Grilled boneless white meat chicken cooked in creamy masala sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Curry
Boneless white meat chicken cooked in an authentic onion and tomato based curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Makhani
A.K.A. butter boneless white meat chicken. Slices of barbecued chicken cooked in a house special makhani sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Saagwala
Boneless white meat chicken cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Korma
Boneless white meat chicken cooked with fruit cocktails in a rich almond creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless white meat chicken cooked with fresh assorted vegetables in a tomato based curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Vindaloo
Boneless white meat chicken cooked with fiery red chilies, spices, potato and a touch of vinegar. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Achaari
Boneless white meat chicken cooked in onion based curry with ginger, garlic and Indian pickles. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Simla Mirch
Boneless white meat chicken cooked with green bell peppers in a rich curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Curry Entrees
Lamb and Goat Curry Entrees
Lamb Tikka Masala
Grilled cube of lamb cooked in creamy masala sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Rogan Josh
Tender pieces of meat cooked with green cardamom and ginger. Served with basmati rice.
Saagwala
Meat cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Vindaloo
Cooked with potato, fiery red chilies, spices and a touch of vinegar to create our hottest dish. Served with basmati rice.
Handi
Meat cooked with an assortment of fresh vegetables. Served with basmati rice.
Simla Mirch
Cooked with green bell peppers in a rich curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Bhuna
Sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes and spices in a thick curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Achaari
Cooked in onion based curry with fresh ginger, garlic and a touch of Indian pickles. Served with basmati rice.
Dalcha
Cooked with yellow lentils, a variety of spices and flavored with tamarind. Served with basmati rice.
Dostana
Meat cooked with dates, spiced in a light curry sauce and topped with cashews and almonds. Served with basmati rice.
Fish Tikka Masala
Grilled tilapia or salmon cooked in the famous tikka masala sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Tilapia Fish Curry
Cooked with sauteed onion, lime juice and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Salmon Curry
Cooked with onion, tomatoes and spices in a curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Goan Salmon Curry
Cooked with sauteed onion, lime juice, spices and coconut milk. Served with basmati rice.
Malabar Salmon
Cooked with mustard sauce and chef's special spices. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Curry
Cooked with onion, tomatoes and curry masala. Served with basmati rice.
Goan Shrimp Curry
Cooked with sauteed onion, lime juice, spices and coconut milk. Served with basmati rice.
Royal Bengal Shrimp
Shrimp cooked with onion, potatoes, spices and fresh tomatoes and garnished with mustard seed. Served with basmati rice.
Shrimp Pathia
Cooked with a hot yellow lentils and curry pathia. Served with basmati rice.
Mix Seafood Curry
Special seafood cooked in a light masala sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Crab Curry
Cooked with black pepper, red chillies, mustard seed and coconut milk.
Seafood Curry Entrees
Vegetarian and Vegan Curry Entrees
Dal Makhani
Black lentils cooked with fresh ginger with tomato flavored sauce. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Dal Tarka
Yellow lentils cooked with tomato, cumin, cinnamon and ginger. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Paneer Bhurjee
Shredded paneer cheese cooked with tomatoes, onions and green bell peppers. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Paneer Saagwala
Paneer (homemade cheese) cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cubes of paneer cooked in the famous tikka masala sauce. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Bhartha
Grilled eggplants sauteed with onion, green peas and spices. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Achari Baingan
Baby eggplants cooked with mild spices and a touch of chef's special pickles. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Malai Koftas
Veggie balls cooked in a mild curry sauce finish with almond cream. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Navratan Korma
Assorted vegetables cooked with fruit cocktails in a rich almond creamy curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Aloo Saagwala
Potatoes cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Chana Saagwala
Chickpeas cooked with fresh spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Punjabi Mushroom
Fresh sliced mushrooms cooked with green peas, onions, tomatoes and masala. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Assorted vegetables cooked in a tomato based curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower covered with cumin, ginger and garlic with or without green peas. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in chef special masala curry sauce. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra cooked with cumin, ginger and house special spices. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Aloo Jeera
Potatoes cooked with cumin and spices. Served with basmati rice. Vegetarian.
Plain Basmati Rice
Saffron Pulao
Saffron rice cooked with green peas.
Jeera Rice
Rice flavored with cumin seeds.
Kashmiri Pulao
Saffron rice cooked with coconut and fruits.
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken and a variety of herbs and biryani masala.
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken and a variety of herbs and biryani masala.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with tender pieces of lamb and a variety of herbs and biryani masala.
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with tender pieces of goat and a variety of herbs and biryani masala.
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with shrimp and a variety of herbs and biryani masala.
Seafood Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with mixed seafood and a variety of herbs and biryani masala.
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with assorted vegetables and a variety of herbs and biryani masala.
Rice and Biryani
Bread
Plain Naan
Wheat flour bread freshly baked in tandoor.
Garlic Naan
Onion Naan
Mint Naan
Roti
Whole wheat flour flat bread baked in tandoor.
Chapati
Large whole wheat bread baked on a flat skillet.
Plain Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread fresh baked in tandoor.
Aloo Paratha
Potato.
Mint Paratha
Poori
A fluffy fried bread.
Family Bread Basket
An assortment of 4 breads.
Chicken Tikka Naan House Special
Spinach and Cheese Naan House Special
Khandari Naan House Special
Kheema Naan House special
Bread cooked clay oven.
Raita
Mango Chutney
Mixed Pickles
Chutney
Special Condiments
Lunch Specials
Biryani Lunch Special
Chicken or vegetable with special basmati rice sauteed in herbs and spices with raisin.
Vegetarian Lunch Special
Choice of one vegetable dishes. Served with your choice of side.
Non-Vegetarian Lunch Special
Choice of vegetable or meat dish. Served with your choice of side.
Tandoori Chicken Lunch Special
1/4 chicken marinated in yogurt, herbs and spices, then broiled in tandoor. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch Special
Barbecued chicken cooked with famous tikka masala sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Tikka Kabab (Dry) Lunch Special
Boneless chicken marinated with yogurt and spices grilled in clay oven. Served with your choice of side.
Seafood Curry Lunch Special
Choice of shrimp, crab or salmon cooked with spiced flavored sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Lamb Biryani Lunch Special
Lamb with special basmati rice sauteed in herbs and spices. Served with your choice of side.
Goat Biryani Lunch Special
Goat with special basmati rice sauteed in herbs and spices. Served with your choice of side.
Rice Over Chicken Lunch Special
Vegetable Box
Choice of any 2 vegetable items, served with basmati rice and naan.
Meat and Vegetable Box
Choice of meat dish and vegetable dish, served with basmati rice and naan.
Seafood and Vegetable Box
Choice of 1 seafood item and 1 vegetable item, served with basmati rice and naan.
Lunch Box To Go
Dessert
Rice Pudding
Kulfi Ice Cream
Mango, pistachio or malai.