CAFE NOVA Menu

  1. Home
  2. Menu

Welcome to CAFE NOVA, a delightful haven for Sri Lankan cuisine nestled in Chicago at 6431 N Sheridan Rd. From the moment you step in, the warm atmosphere greets you. The menu boasts an array of vibrant dishes, each packed with authentic flavors that transport you straight to Sri Lanka.

Highlights include the incredibly fragrant samosas and well-seasoned Kothu Roti, both praised for their generous portions. The eggplant curry offers a comforting experience reminiscent of home cooking, while the fire chicken and mango lassi tantalize the palate with their perfect balance of spice and sweetness.

Customers rave about the inviting service and cleanliness of the space, making CAFE NOVA a perfect spot for casual dining or takeout. Don't miss the Sri Lankan buffet on Sundays for an extensive culinary adventure!

SIDES
CURRY
HOUSE SPECIALS
BREADS
DESSERTS
BEVERAGES
BREAKFAST.
LATE NIGHT
LUNCH SPECIALS

SIDES

MASALA FRIES

DEEP-FRIED FRENCH FRIES ALONG WITH CURRY LEAVES AND FLAVORED WITH HOMEMADE MASALA. SERVED WITH TOMATO KETCHUP.
US$5.00

SAMOSA (2 PCS)

DEEP-FRIED SOUTH ASIAN PASTRY WITH A SAVORY FILLINGS (SPICED POTATOES, ONIONS, PEAS, CARROTS AND LEEKS). SERVED WITH MINT AND TAMARIND CHUTNEYS. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
US$5.00

FISH CUTLET (3 PCS)

SRI LANKAN FISH CUTLETS (FISH CROQUETTES) MADE WITH FISH, VEGGIES, AND SPICES ARE COATED IN EGG AND BREADCRUMBS: WHICH ARE DEEP-FRIED TO GOLDEN PERFECTION.
US$7.00

CAULIMADNESS

BATTERED AND DEEP-FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH MANCHURIAN SAUCE (CHILLI, GARLIC AND KETCHUP SAUCE). SERVED WITH 8 OZ OF RICE. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
US$14.00

FIRE CHICKEN

BATTERED AND DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN WITH SWEET, SPICY AND SOUR SAUCE; SAUTEED WITH BELL PEPPER AND MINCED GARLIC & GINGER. SERVED WITH 8 OZ OF RICE. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
US$16.00

SIDE OF RICE

12 OZ OF WHITE BASMATI RICE.
US$4.00

SIDE OF RAITA

3 OZ OF RAITA (YOGURT MIXED WITH MINCED CARROTS, ONIONS, BLACK PEPPER, MINT, CILANTRO AND HOME-MADE SPICES).
US$3.00

SIDE OF TAMARIND CHUTNEY

3 OZ OF TAMARIND CHUTNEY MADE WITH TAMARIND, SUGAR AND SPICES (SWEET AND SOUR)
US$3.00

SIDE OF MINT CHUTNEY

3 OZ OF MINT CHUTNEY MADE WITH MINT, CILANTRO, GARLIC, CHILLIES AND YOGURT.
US$3.00

PAPAD (3 PCS)

3 PCS OF DEEP FRIED PAPAD MADE WITH SPLIT BLACK GRAM FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, SALT AND COCONUT OIL.
US$2.00

DHAAL CURRY

DHAAL CURRY IS COOKED WITH BOILED YELLOW LENTILS, ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC, TURMERIC POWDER AND SPICES. SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
US$14.00

SPINACH CURRY

SPINACH IS STEWED WITH GINGER, GARLIC, FRESH CHILLIES, AND SPICES UNTIL MELTINGLY SOFT. SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
US$14.00

SPINACH PANEER CURRY (SAAG PANEER)

SPINACH IS STEWED WITH GINGER, GARLIC, FRESH CHILLIES, DEEP-FRIED PANEER AND SPICES UNTIL MELTINGLY SOFT. SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
US$16.00

EGG PLANT CURRY

SRI LANKAN STYLE TRADITIONAL EGGPLANT CURRY MADE WITH COCONUT MILK, ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC, SPICES WITH THE DEEP FRIED EGGPLANT. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN** LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT IT MADE GLUTEN-FREE!! SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
US$14.00

EGG PLANT STIRFRY

TRADITIONAL SRI LANKAN EGGPLANT MOJU WITH SPICES, ONIONS, GARLIC, GINGER AND MUSTARD.** CONTAINS GLUTEN** LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT IT MADE GLUTEN-FREE!! SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
US$14.00

JACKFRUIT CURRY

JACKFRUIT CURRY IS MADE WITH ONIONS, GINGER, GARLIC, TOMATOES, COCONUT MILK AND HOME-GROUND MASALA; USING JACKFRUIT THAT HAS NOT MATURED OR RIPENED. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN** LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT IT MADE GLUTEN-FREE!! SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
US$15.00

PANEER TIKKA MASALA

DEEP-FRIED PANEER CHUNKS COOKED IN A TOMATOES AND CREAMY SAUCE MADE WITH ONIONS, GINGER AND SPICES. SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
US$16.00

CHICKEN TRADITIONAL CURRY

CHICKEN TRADITIONAL CURRY IS BONELESS CHICKEN THIGH PIECES SIMMERED IN A SAUCE MADE WITH ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC, HERBS AND SPICES. SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY )
US$15.00

CHICKEN MUSTARD CURRY

SRI LANKAN STYLED CHICKEN CURRY MADE WITH ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC, SPICES AND MUSTARD LEAVES. SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
US$16.00

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

CHICKEN BREAST MARINATED AND BAKED IN A TANDOOR OVEN, CUT INTO CHUNKS AND COOKED IN A TOMATO AND CREAMY SAUCE. SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
US$16.00

SHRIMP MASALA CURRY

SHRIMP MASALA CURRY IS COOKED IN A RUSTIC CURRY SAUCE MADE WITH ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC AND HOME-GROUND SPICES WITH DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN** LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT IT MADE GLUTEN-FREE!!
US$16.00

FISH CURRY

FISH CURRY COOKED IN A RUSTIC SRI LANKAN SAUCE MADE WITH ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC, COCONUT MILK AND SPICES. ** WILD CAUGHT COD FISH ** ** CONTAINS GLUTEN** LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT IT MADE GLUTEN-FREE!!
US$17.00

LAMB TRADITIONAL CURRY

SRI LANKAN STYLED CURRY MADE WITH PIECES OF SLOW COOKED LAMB WITH ONIONS, TOMATOES, GARLIC, GINGER AND SPICES. SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY )
US$19.00

LAMB DHAAL CURRY

CURRY IS MADE WITH PIECES OF SLOW-COOKED LAMB, ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC, SPICES AND DHAAL (YELLOW LENTILS). SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY )
US$19.00

LAMB SPINACH CURRY

CURRY IS MADE WITH PIECES OF SLOW-COOKED LAMB, ONIONS, TOMATOES, GINGER, GARLIC, SPICES AND SPINACH. SPICY LEVEL CAN BE ADJUSTED (VERY MILD/MILD/MEDIUM/SPICY/VERY SPICY)
US$19.00

CURRY

HOUSE SPECIALS

FISH AMBULTHIYAL

SRI LANKAN SOUR FISH CURRY (DRY), MADE WITH GORAKA (TAMARIND), BLACK PEPPER AND SPICES. SERVED WITH RICE AND 6 OZ DHAL CURRY.
US$20.00

BRIYANI

BRIYANI IS MADE BY LAYERING MARINATED PROTEIN AT THE BOTTOM OF A PAN FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER LAYER OF PAR-COOKED RICE, SPICES, MINT LEAVES, DEEP-FRIED ONIONS AND ROSE WATER. VEGETABLE (NO EXTRA), CHICKEN (EXTRA 2), FISH (EXTRA 3), SHRIMP (EXTRA 3), LMAB (EXTRA 4)
US$17.00

KOTHU ROTI

MINCED PAROTTA BREAD COOKED WITH ONIONS, CARROTS, CABBAGE, LEEKS, TOMATOES AND SPICES WITH YOUR PREFERRED CHOICE OF PROTEIN. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
US$16.00

FRIED RICE

FRIED RICE IS MADE WITH STIR-FRYED ONIONS, GARLIC, GINGER, LEEKS, SOY SAUCE, SESAME OIL AND PREFERRED PROTEIN MIXED WITH S RICE AND SPICES.
US$16.00

VEG CURRY PLATE

BOWL OF RICE SERVED WITH DHAL CURRY, SPINACH CURRY, CARROT SAMBOL, RAITA AND PAPAD.
US$13.00

CHICKEN CURRY PLATE

BOWL OF RICE SERVED WITH DHAL CURRY, CHICKEN CURRY, CARROT SAMBOL, RAITA AND PAPAD.
US$15.00

PAROTTA

PAROTTA IS A FLAKY, BUTTERY AND LAYERED FLAT BREAD THAT IS OFTEN ENJOYED WITH CURRIES. ** NOT VEGAN** ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
US$4.00

NAAN

A DOUGH OF WHITE FLOUR MADE WITH YEAST, COCONUT MILK, SUGAR, SALT AND CANOLA OIL. FRESHLY BAKED TO AN ORDER IN A TANDOOR OVEN (CLAY OVEN) WITH YOUR PREFERRED TOPPING. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
US$5.50

BREADS

DESSERTS

GULAB JAMNUN

DEEP-FRIED DONUT BALLS IN SWEET SUGAR SYRUP (2 PIECES).
US$5.00

CHEESECAKE CUBES

3 CUBES OF ASSORTED FLAVORS (NEW YORK STYLED, CARAMEL CHOCOLATE, STRAWBERRY SWIRL)
US$5.00

HAAGEN DAZS ICE-CREAM BAR

HAAGEN DAZS ICE-CREAM BAR (VANILLA MILK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARS)
US$3.00

KITKAT ICE-CREAM CONE

KITKAT ICE-CREAM CONE AND PLEASE CHOOSE THE FLAVOR.
US$3.00

DRUMSTICK ICE-CREAM CONE

DRUMSTICK ICE-CREAM CONE AND PLEASE CHOOSE THE FLAVOR.
US$3.00

WATER BOTTLE

NESTLE PURE LIFE WATER BOTTLE.
US$1.00

PLAIN TEA

8 OZ OF CEYLON PLAIN TEA (BLACK)
US$2.00

MINT BLACK TEA

8 OZ OF CEYLON BLACK TEA WITH MINT LEAVES.
US$2.50

MASALA CHAI (TEA)

8 OZ OF TEA MADE WITH SPICES (MASALA) AND MILK.
US$3.00

BLACK COFFEE

8 OZ OF HOUSE BLEND DRIP COFFEE.
US$2.25

ICED COFFEE

12 OZ OF ICED HOUSE BLEND DRIP COFFEE.
US$2.75

LATTE

LATTE MADE WITH 2 SHOTS OF ESPRESSO AND STEAMED MILK. PLEASE ADD FLAVORS AND SUGAR IF NEEDED.
US$4.25

MANGO LASSI

12 OZ OF YOGURT DRINK WITH SALT, CARDAMOM POWDER, SUGAR AND MANGO.
US$5.00

CUMIN LASSI

12 OZ OF YOGURT DRINK MADE WITH SALT, CARDAMOM POWDER, ROASTED CUMIN, MINT LEAVES.
US$5.00

ORANGE JUICE

12 OZ OF ORANGE JUICE
US$4.00

BLUEBERRY ACAI SMOOTHIE

12 OZ OF SMOOTHIE MADE WITH BLUEBERRY, BANANA, BLUEBERRY ACAI, MILK AND SUGAR (OPTIONAL)
US$5.25

AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

12 OZ OF SMOOTHIE MADE WITH AVOCADO, MILK, CARDAMOM SEEDS POWDER, SUGAR (OPTIONAL)
US$5.25

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE

12 OZ OF SMOOTHIE MADE WITH PINEAPPLE, CHIA SEEDS, BANANA, YOGURT, MILK AND SUGAR (OPTIONAL)
US$5.25

SODA

12 OZ OF CANNED SODA. PLEASE MENTION WHAT KIND OF SODA IS PREFERRED.
US$2.00

BOTTLED COCA-COLA

12 OZ OF BOTTLED COCA-COLA.
US$3.00

BOTTLED FANTA

12 OZ OF BOTTLED FANTA.
US$3.00

BOTTLED SPRITE

12 OZ OF BOTTLED SPRITE.
US$3.00

FALOODA

FALOODA IS A POPULAR DESSERT/BEVERAGE MADE WITH MILK FLAVORED WITH ROSE SYRUP, BASIL SEEDS, VERMICELLI, JELLY AND ICE CREAM.
US$7.00

PASSION FRUIT MOJITO

PASSION FRUIT MOJITO MADE WITH PASSION FRUIT, MINT SYRUP, LEMON, CLUB SODA, MINT LEAVES AND SPICES.
US$7.00

PINEAPPLE MOJITO

PINEAPPLE MOJITO MADE WITH PINEAPPLE, MINT SYRUP, LEMON, CLUB SODA, MINT LEAVES AND SPICES.
US$7.00

STRAWBERRY MOJITO

STRAWBERRY MOJITO MADE WITH STRAWBERRY, MINT SYRUP, LEMON, CLUB SODA, MINT LEAVES AND SPICES.
US$7.00

BLUEBERRY MOJITO

BLUEBERRY MOJITO MADE WITH BLUEBERRY, MINT SYRUP, LEMON, CLUB SODA, MINT LEAVES AND SPICES.
US$7.00

BEVERAGES

BREAKFAST.

PANINI SANDWICH

SANDWICH THAT'S MADE WITH PREFERRED CHOICE OF BREAD AND ADD-ONS WITH SIGNATURE CURRY SAUCE.
US$5.50

SPRING SALAD

SPRING SALAD MIX MAY CONTAIN ORGANIC GREEN LEAF, ORGANIC GREEN ROMAINE, ORGANIC SPINACH, ORGANIC ARUGULA, ORGANIC RED LEAF, ORGANIC BEET TOP, ORGANIC RED ROMAINE YOU CAN ADD YOUR PREFERRED CHOICE OF PROTEIN AND SALAD DRESSING.
US$5.50

GRILLED CHEESE

TWO SLICES OF BUTTERMILK BREAD GRILLED TO PERFECTION WITH BUTTER.
US$4.00

MASALA FRIES

DEEP-FRIED FRENCH FRIES ALONG WITH CURRY LEAVES AND FLAVORED WITH HOMEMADE MASALA. SERVED WITH TOMATO KETCHUP.
US$5.00

SAMOSA (2 PCS)

DEEP-FRIED SOUTH ASIAN PASTRY WITH A SAVORY FILLINGS (SPICED POTATOES, ONIONS, PEAS, CARROTS AND LEEKS). SERVED WITH MINT AND TAMARIND CHUTNEYS. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
US$5.00

FISH CUTLET (3 PCS)

SRI LANKAN FISH CUTLETS (FISH CROQUETTES) MADE WITH FISH, VEGGIES, AND SPICES ARE COATED IN EGG AND BREADCRUMBS: WHICH ARE DEEP-FRIED TO GOLDEN PERFECTION.
US$7.00

PANINI SANDWICH

SANDWICH THAT'S MADE WITH PREFERRED CHOICE OF BREAD AND ADD-ONS WITH SIGNATURE CURRY SAUCE.
US$6.50

CAULI MADNESS

BATTERED AND DEEP-FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH MANCHURIAN SAUCE (CHILLI, GARLIC AND KETCHUP SAUCE). SERVED WITH 8 OZ OF RICE. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
US$14.00

FIRE CHICKEN

BATTERED AND DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN WITH SWEET, SPICY AND SOUR SAUCE; SAUTEED WITH BELL PEPPER AND MINCED GARLIC & GINGER. SERVED WITH 8 OZ OF RICE. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
US$16.00

KOTHU ROTI

MINCED PAROTTA BREAD COOKED WITH ONIONS, CARROTS, CABBAGE, LEEKS, TOMATOES AND SPICES WITH YOUR PREFERRED CHOICE OF PROTEIN. ** CONTAINS GLUTEN**
US$16.00

FRIED RICE

FRIED RICE IS MADE WITH STIR-FRYED ONIONS, GARLIC, GINGER, LEEKS, SOY SAUCE, SESAME OIL AND PREFERRED PROTEIN MIXED WITH S RICE AND SPICES.
US$16.00

LATE NIGHT

LUNCH SPECIALS

VEGETABLE BRIYANI

BRIYANI IS MADE BY LAYERING MARINATED VEGETABLES AT THE BOTTOM OF A PAN FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER LAYER OF PAR-COOKED RICE, SPICES, MINT LEAVES, DEEP-FRIED ONIONS AND ROSE WATER. SERVED WITH 2 OZ OF RAITA.
US$10.00

CHICKEN BRIYANI

BRIYANI IS MADE BY LAYERING MARINATED CHICKEN AT THE BOTTOM OF A PAN FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER LAYER OF PAR-COOKED RICE, SPICES, MINT LEAVES, DEEP-FRIED ONIONS AND ROSE WATER. SERVED WITH 2 OZ OF RAITA
US$10.00

NOVA BOWL

PICK THE BASE OF THE BOWL ADD THE TOPPINGS YOU LIKE ADD PREFERRED SAUCE PICK EXTRAS (OPTIONAL)
US$10.50