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Ambo

TagsIndian, Bowls, Curry, Gluten Free Friendly, Savory, New York Food Trucks
Popup CateringFull Service Catering, Popup Catering
LocationNew York, NY
7+ Years in business

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Everday Indian Food

Karna Deshmukh, Sagar Patel of Ambo

Ambo Menu

Ambo Buffet Syle Menu

Our buffet-style menu is healthy,flavorful and designed to cater to a wide variety of dietary preferences‎. $14.99 per person. $50 delivery fee. 20 person minimum. Includes buffet setup with compostable bowls, silverware, serving spoons & napkins.

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Basic

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Turmeric Saffron Rice

fragrant Yellow rice

Chicken Tikka Masala

tandoori spiced chicken in a tomato cashew sauce

Chana masala

chickpeas

naan (Dairy)

freshly baked fluffy flatbread

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Side (Pick 1) Extra Side $2.00

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Gobi Munchurian

indian chinese cauliflower

Bhindi (okra)

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Toppings (Pick 4) Extra Topping $1.00

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Baingan Bharta

roasted eggplant dip

Cucumber Raita (Dairy)

cucumber yogurt dip

Coconut Chutney

Biryani Sauce

Sweet Mango Chutney

Cabbage Achaar

indian style pickle

Kachumber

cucumbers tomato salad

Pickled Onions

Cilantro mint Chutney

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Upgrades‎

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Salad Base (Romaine)

Romaine, spinach and arugula tossed in house vinaigrette

Add Roti ( Gluten )

Whole Wheat Flatbread

Add Samosa ( Gluten )

min 30 comes with tamarind chutney

Paneer Tikka Masala

Fresh indian cheese with popular indian tikka masala sauce

Add Palak Paneer ( Dairy )

Add Palak Tofu ( Soy )

firm tofu with spinach

Add Black Dal

Add Biryani Chicken ( Dairy )

grilled chicken in biryani spices contains dairy

Add Chili Shrimp ( Soy )

Add Goat curry

Bone in goat with aromatics

Add Lamb Kofta

Lamb meatballs

Add Beef Kofta

Beef meatballs

Add Salmon Tikka

Add Indian Spiced Falafel

Toppings (Pick 2) extra topping +$2.0

Drizzles (Pick 1) Extra Drizzle +$1.0

Individually Packed Bowls/Salad/Plate

Chicken Tikka Bowl (Dairy)

on basmati rice with chana masala, kachumber, pickled onions paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Chicken Tikka Bowl ( Soy ,Dairy )

on romaine salad with steamed gobi manchurian, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Chicken Tikka Bowl ( Soy ,Dairy)

on basmati rice and romaine salad with steamed gobi manchurian, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce.

Indian Spiced Falafel Bowl

on romaine salad with steamed gobi manchurian, kachumber, pickled onion paired with mint

Indian Spiced Falafel Bowl ( Soy )

on romaine salad with steamed gobi manchurian, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Indian Spiced Falafel Bowl ( Soy )

on basmati rice and romaine salad with steamed gobi manchurian, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Salmon Tikka Bowl ( Dairy )

on basmati rice with chana masala, kachumber, pickled onion paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Salmon Tikka Bowl ( Soy ,Dairy )

on romaine salad with steamed gobi manchurian, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Salmon Tikka Bowl ( Soy ,Dairy )

Bowl on basmati rice & romaine salad with steamed gobi manchurian, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Chili Shrimp Bowl ( Soy )

on basmati rice with okra, kachumber and pickled onion paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Chili Shrimp Bowl ( Soy )

on basmati rice & romaine salad with okra, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Chili Shrimp Bowl ( Soy )

on romaine with okra, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Biryani Chicken Bowl

on basmati rice with okra, kachumber, pickled onion paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Biryani Chicken Bowl

on basmati rice & romaine salad with okra, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Biryani Chicken Bowl

on romaine with okra, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Chili Paneer Bowl ( Soy ,Dailry )

on basmati rice with okra, kachumber, pickled onion paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Chili Paneer Bowl ( Soy ,Dailry )

on basmati rice & romaine salad with okra, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Chili Paneer Bowl ( Soy ,Dailry )

on romaine with okra, kachumber, and pickled onions. Paired with mint cilantro chutney and biryani sauce

Chicken Tikka Masala with Chickpeas Plate ( Dairy ,Cashews )

Turmeric Saffron Rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chana Masala (chickpeas). Kachumber Salad, Spicy Pickled Cabbage, Eggplant Dip

Chicken Tikka Masala with Okra Plate ( Dairy ,Cashews )

Turmeric Saffron Rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, Bhindi (okra), Kachumber Salad, Spicy Pickled Cabbage, Eggplant Dip.

Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower Plate ( Soy ,Dairy ,Cashews )

Turmeric Saffron Rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, Steamed Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower with an indian chinese glaze), Kachumber Salad, Spicy Pickled Cabbage, Eggplant Dip.

Low Carb Chicken Tikka with Cauliflower Plate ( Soy )

Salad Base (Romaine, spinach and arugula tossed in house vinaigrette), Chicken Tikka, Steamed Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower with an indian chinese glaze), Kachumber Salad, Eggplant, Spicy Pickled Cabbage, Eggplant Dip, Mint Cilantro Chutney, Biryani Sauce.

Paneer Tikka Masala with Chickpeas Plate ( Dairy ,Cashews )

Turmeric Saffron Rice, Paneer Tikka Masala, Chana Masala (chickpeas), Kachumber Salad, Spicy Pickled Cabbage, Eggplant Dip.

Chili Shrimp with Okra Plate

Basmati Rice, shrimp, Bhindi (okra), Kachumber Salad, Spicy Pickled Cabbage, Eggplant Dip, Mint Cilantro Chutney, Biryani Sauce

Veggie Plate Plate ( Soy )

Salad Base (Romaine, spinach and arugula tossed in house vinaigrette), Basmati Rice, Bhindi (okra), Steamed Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower with an indian-chinese glaze), Chana Masala (chickpeas), Kachumber Salad, Spicy Pickled Cabbage, Eggplant Dip

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Mango Lassi (12oz) ( Dairy )

Drinks

Chaash (12oz) ( Dairy )

Drinks

Chilli Guava (12oz)

Drinks

Limca

Drinks

Thumbs Up

Drinks

Ras Malai

Dessert

Ambo Pop Up Menu

Build your own bowl

Everyday Indian Food

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Base (Pick1)

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Basmati Rice

Salad

Romaine, spinach and arugula tossed in house vinaigrette

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Side (Pick 1) Extra side +$3.0

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Chana Masala (chickpeas)

Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower) (soy)

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Main (Pick 1) extra protein +$3.5

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Chicken Tikka

Paneer Tikka Masala (Dairy)

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Toppings (Pick 2) extra topping +$2.0

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Baingan Bharta (eggplant)

Cabbage Achaar

Indian style pickled cabbage

Pickled onions

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Drizzles (Pick 1) Extra Drizzle +$1.0

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Biryani Sauce

Ambo in-house sauce of caramelized onion with smoky flavor

Tamarind Chutney

Cilantro Mint Chutney

Thanksgiving menu $16.99

Basic

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Turkey Tikka Masala

Basmati Rice

Chana Masala

Naan

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Side

(Pick 1) Extra Side $2.00

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Smashed Turmeric Potatoes

Gobi manchurian

Indian chinese cauliflower

Bhindi

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Toppings

(Pick 4) Extra Topping $1.00

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Baingan Bharta

Roasted eggplant dip

Cucumber Raita

Cucumber yogurt dip

Coconut Chutney

Biryani Sauce +$1

Sweet Mango Chutney

Cabbage Achar

Indian-style pickle

Kachumber

Cucumbers tomato salad

Pickled Onions

Cilantro Mint Chutney +$1

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Upgrades

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Add Chicken Tikka Masala +$2

Tandoori spiced chicken in a tomato cashew sauce

Add Salad Base +$1.50

Romaine, spinach and aruqula tossed in house vinaigrette

Add Roti +$1

Whole Wheat Flatbread

Sub Garlic Naan For Naan +$1.25

Freshly baked fluffy flatbread

Add Samosa +$2

Min 30 comes with tamarind chutney

Add Paneer Tikka Masala +$1

Add Palak Paneer +$1

Add Palak Tofu +$1

Firm tofu with spinach

Add Black Dal +$0.50

Add Biryani Chicken +$1

Grilled chicken in biryani spices - contains dairy

Add Chili Shrimp +$2

Add Goat Curry +$3

Bone-in goat with aromatics

Add Lamb Kofta +$4

Lamb meatballs

Add Beef Kofta +$3

Beef

Meet Karna Deshmukh, Sagar Patel
What is the story behind your business' name?

Ambo means mango tree in our native Indian language. In India, the mango tree is more than just a source of fruit—it is a part of everyday life and culture. In villages, people gather under the shade of a big Ambo tree to rest, children play beneath its branches, and communities come together to make important decisions in its comforting presence. And of course, it gives us India’s most beloved fruit—the mango. For us, Ambo symbolizes roots, tradition, and community—values deeply tied to Indian culture. By bringing Ambo to New York City, we want to carry forward this sense of warmth, togetherness, and authenticity into modern city life.

About Ambo

  • Minority Owned
  • Immigrant Owned
Ambo brings a fresh perspective to Indian food in New York City with a fast-casual pop-up designed for modern living. Founded in 2019 by three friends from Vadodara, India, this concept reimagines home-style Indian cooking as customizable bowls that are hearty yet light, flavorful yet quick to prepare. Each bowl is ready in under two minutes, making it an easy fit for busy schedules without sacrificing quality or comfort.

Guests build their own meals by choosing a base like basmati rice, moong sprouts, or romaine, adding sides such as chana masala or black dal, and finishing with proteins like chicken tikka, paneer tikka masala, tofu palak, or even goat curry. Toppings and drizzles complete the experience, with options ranging from roasted eggplant dip to tamarind sauce or cilantro mint chutney. The result is a balanced, personalized meal that reflects both tradition and innovation.

With vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and protein-rich choices available, Ambo makes Indian food more accessible and adaptable to real dietary needs. This pop-up blends heritage with modern efficiency, offering New York City a taste of India that is convenient, healthy, and designed for everyday life.

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