Nansense
Popup Catering
New York, NY
Super Great For
- On-Set Catering
- Corporate Catering
- Vegans & Vegetarians
- Vegetarians
Menu
Appetizers
Bolani
Thin and crispy turnovers, stuffed with potatoes and scallions, traditional afghan seasoning, and a side of green chili chutney yogurt
Mantu
SIx beef and onion dumplings, steamed, on a bed of garlic yogurt, topped with a split chick-pea korma, dried mint, and cilantro.
Nan
Traditional handmade Afghan bread.
Mashawa
Traditional Afghan soup, cooked in a tomato-onion base, with mung beans, carrots, potatoes, turnips, black-eyed peas, rice, red beans, fresh dill, and dry dill.
Mains
Eggplant Korma (VT/GF)
Pieces of eggplant, slow simmered in a tomato-onion base, seasoned with traditional Afghan seasoning. Served with basmati rice, Kabuli (carrots and raisins sautéed with cardamom), and Salata (spicy, zesty, salad), and Mint Garlic Yogurt
Chicken Korma (GF)
Pieces of boneless skinless chicken thigh, slow simmered in a tomato-onion base, seasoned with traditional Afghan seasoning. Served with basmati rice, Kabuli (carrots and raisins sautéed with cardamom), and Salata (spicy, zesty, salad)
Beef Korma (GF)
Kofta style patties, slow simmered in a tomato-onion base, seasoned with traditional Afghan seasoning. Served with basmati rice, Kabuli (carrots and raisins sautéed with cardamom), and Salata (spicy, zesty, salad)
Potato Korma (V/GF)
Pieces of russet potatoe, slow simmered in a tomato-onion base, seasoned with traditional Afghan seasoning. Served with basmati rice, Kabuli (carrots and raisins sautéed with cardamom), and Salata (spicy, zesty, salad)
Desserts
Ferni
Milk pudding, infused with cardamom, topped with crushed pistachios.
Drinks
Rose Mint Limeade
Rose Mint Limeade
About Nansense
Nansense is New York City's premiere Afghan comfort pop-up, out to bring specialty street food to the masses. It's a no-nonsense kind of job, and one that requires a special kind of commitment. Thankfully, Nansense is up to the task, dedicated to using traditional preparation methods and authentic spices and seasonings to add to that exotic flavor.
It's not every day you see Afghani cuisine, let alone from a food truck. Thankfully, Nansense is the delicious exception to the rule, serving up a full bodied menu built to satisfy. From the fan favorite chicken korma to mantu steamed beef and the hearty mashawa: traditional Afghan stew loaded with beans, turnips and dill, everything is made all the more delicious with a side of their fresh baked naan. So why wait? Find Nansense to get your eat on, or have 'em out to cater your next event in New York, NY. Either way, this is one pop-up you don't want to miss.
MUST TRY
Potato Korma - this vegetarian version of their classic korma is laid out on a bed of basmati rice, with a side of kabuli and salata