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Shukette Menu Prices 2026: Mezze, Breads & Seafood

The full Shukette menu for 2026 — the Eastern-Mediterranean / Israeli restaurant in Chelsea, Manhattan from chef Ayesha Nurdjaja and the team behind Shuka. Inspired by the open-air shuk, the menu is built for sharing: fresh-baked frena and lafa breads, hummus and labneh, vegetable and seafood mezze, the signature fire-grilled "Fish in a Cage," lamb-and-potato meatballs, and a vegan tahini soft-serve with halva. Below: the full menu by section, the signature dishes, what's good for vegetarians and vegans, how it compares to Mediterranean peers, and pricing FAQs.

Chelsea, NYCEastern Mediterranean · IsraeliChef Ayesha NurdjajaFrom the Shuka teamShare-style mezze$$$ upscale
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Signature items

Frena (house bread)Market price
Classic HummusMarket price
Fish in a CageMarket price
Lamb & Potato MeatballsMarket price
Tahini Soft ServeMarket price
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Quick answers

Common Shukette questions, answered

The things people most often ask before booking Shukette — answered at a glance.

Cuisine
Eastern Mediterranean / Israeli

Shuk-inspired share plates: breads, hummus, mezze, fire-grilled fish and lamb.

Most famous dish
Fish in a Cage

Whole porgy grilled between wire racks, topped with green charmoula.

Best vegan pick
Tahini Soft Serve

Vegan soft-serve with halva strips. Plus hummus, lafa and butter beans.

Price band
$$$ upscale

Share-style; total depends on how many plates your table orders.

Signature spotlight

The dishes that define Shukette

If it is your first visit, order around these. They are the most distinctive, most-photographed plates on the menu — and most are built to share.

Bread program

Frena

A pillowy, garlic-studded round loaf baked to order. The anchor of Shukette's in-house bakery and the thing to tear into first with hummus and labneh.

Bread program

Lafa with za'atar

Grilled Middle-Eastern flatbread brushed with olive oil and za'atar. Naturally vegan; perfect for scooping dips.

From the sea

Fish in a Cage

A whole porgy grilled between two wire racks over the fire, finished with bright green charmoula. The signature shareable and most-Instagrammed plate.

From the shuk

Lamb & Potato Meatballs

Golf-ball-sized spiced lamb-and-potato meatballs from the grilled "shuk" section — rich and tender.

From the shuk

Joojeh Chicken

A half-bird Persian-style grilled chicken — marinated, fire-cooked, and juicy throughout. A hearty centerpiece to split.

Dessert

Tahini Soft Serve

A vegan tahini soft-serve topped with strips of halva — the cult finish to the meal and a fixture of Shukette coverage.

How to order

How a Shukette meal comes together

Shukette is share-style and market-driven. The classic build is breads + dips, a few vegetable and seafood mezze, one larger fire-grilled centerpiece, then dessert.

CourseWhat to orderNotes
1. BreadsFrena, Lafa, Jerusalem bagelBaked in-house, to order
2. DipsHummus, Labneh, Eggplant dipEat with the breads
3. Vegetable mezzeShakshuka butter beans, charred vegetables, Israeli saladMostly vegetarian / vegan
4. SeaFish in a Cage, grilled whole fish, octopus, crudoShareable centerpieces
5. Shuk (grill)Joojeh chicken, lamb & potato meatballs, kebabsFire-grilled meats
6. DessertTahini soft serve + halvaVegan signature finish
Browse the menu

Jump to a section

All eight Shukette menu sections with item counts.

Breads (Baked In-House)4 itemsHummus & Dips5 itemsMezze & Salads6 itemsSea (Seafood & Crudo)5 itemsShuk (Grilled & Meat)5 itemsSides4 itemsDessert3 itemsDrinks4 items
The full menu

Every Shukette section, dish by dish

The complete menu by section, with dish descriptions and dietary tags. Tags flag vegetarian and vegan items.

About prices. Shukette's menu is share-style and market-driven, and the official site (shukette.com) is JavaScript-rendered, so per-item dollar prices could not be independently verified for this page. Rather than publish numbers we cannot confirm, items are shown without prices and marked "Price varies." Shukette sits in the $$$ upscale band; seafood specials are typically market-priced. For exact, current pricing, check the official menu at shukette.com or your reservation platform before ordering.
Dietary & allergen guide

Vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian at Shukette

Eastern-Mediterranean cooking is naturally vegetable-forward, and Shukette is unusually friendly to vegetarians and vegans. A full vegan spread is easy: lafa bread, classic hummus, the shakshuka-braised butter beans, charred vegetables, Israeli salad, marinated olives, and the tahini soft-serve for dessert.

Pescatarians have the run of the "Sea" section — whole grilled fish, octopus and crudo. There is no certified gluten-free kitchen area; the bread program means flour is everywhere, so confirm with your server for serious allergies.

Cross-contact possible. Confirm with the restaurant if you have a serious allergy.

  • Vegan breads: Lafa with za'atar
  • Vegan dips: Classic Hummus, Eggplant dip, Tahini
  • Vegan mezze: Shakshuka butter beans, charred vegetables, Israeli salad, olives
  • Vegetarian: Frena, Labneh, roasted cauliflower, shawarma-spiced fries
  • Pescatarian: Fish in a Cage, grilled whole fish, octopus, crudo
  • Vegan dessert: Tahini soft serve with halva
How it compares

Shukette vs. other Mediterranean options

Where Shukette sits relative to fast-casual Mediterranean and other share-style spots. Shukette is a full-service, chef-driven restaurant — a different category from build-your-own chains.

AttributeShuketteCAVAFull-service Med (typical)
FormatFull-service, share-styleFast-casual, build-your-ownFull-service
CuisineEastern Med / IsraeliModern MediterraneanGreek / Lebanese / Israeli
Price band$$$ upscale$$ everyday$$-$$$
BreadsBaked in-house (frena, lafa)Pita / pita chipsPita, often bought-in
SignatureFish in a Cage, frenaChicken bowl, Crazy FetaVaries
ReservationsYes (Resy)Walk-in / order aheadYes

Comparison is qualitative — Shukette is a sit-down dining experience, not a quick-service line. For fixed, lower price points see the CAVA menu; for Shukette, expect a celebratory, share-everything dinner.

About Shukette

A Chelsea love letter to the Eastern-Mediterranean shuk.

Shukette opened in Chelsea as the sister restaurant to Shuka, both from chef Ayesha Nurdjaja — a Brooklyn-born chef with fine-dining roots (Picholine, A Voce) who has become one of New York's defining voices in modern Eastern-Mediterranean cooking. The name nods to the shuk, the bustling open-air market, and the room matches the energy: loud, colorful, built around fire and fresh bread.

The kitchen runs an in-house bakery, a wood-fired grill, and a menu that leans on whole fish, lamb, and a deep bench of vegetable mezze. Nurdjaja is a James Beard Award nominee and a regular on Food Network's programming. Shukette has landed on the New York Times' list of the city's best restaurants.

Chelsea230 9th Ave, NYC
$$$Price band
8Menu sections
ShukaSister restaurant
Locations

Where to find Shukette

Shukette is a single Manhattan location in Chelsea, at 230 9th Avenue (near West 24th-25th Streets), New York, NY 10001 — walkable from the High Line, Chelsea Market and the Meatpacking District. Its sister restaurant Shuka is in SoHo.

For exact hours, the current menu and reservations, use the official site at shukette.com.

  • Neighborhood: Chelsea, Manhattan
  • Address: 230 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
  • Near: High Line, Chelsea Market
  • Sister restaurant: Shuka (SoHo)
  • Reservations: Yes, via Resy
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Compare with other Mediterranean menus

If you are weighing Shukette against a more everyday Mediterranean option — or browsing the category — start here.

Mediterranean · Fast Casual

CAVA menu prices

Build-your-own bowls and pitas from $10.45, 8+ included dips (Crazy Feta, hummus, tzatziki). The everyday Mediterranean counterpart.

$$ · Bowl $11.65 Mexican · Fast Casual

Chipotle menu prices

Chicken Bowl ~$10.45, build-your-own burritos and bowls. The original fast-casual build-your-own.

$$ · Bowl $10.45 Bakery · Fast Casual

Panera Bread menu prices

You Pick Two ~$13.99, soups, salads and fresh-baked breads. Another bread-forward option.

$$ · YP2 $13.99 American · Casual Dining

Cheesecake Factory menu prices

Huge full-service menu, share-style plates and a famous dessert case. A sit-down peer for special occasions.

$$ · Entrees $17+
Common questions

Shukette menu — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to what people most often ask about Shukette's menu, prices, chef, location and dietary options.

How much does dinner at Shukette cost in 2026?

Shukette is a $$$ (upscale) Eastern-Mediterranean restaurant in Chelsea. It is a share-style, mezze-driven menu, so a typical dinner means several small plates plus breads and a larger seafood or meat dish to split. We do not publish per-item dollar figures here because Shukette's prices are not verifiable from a static source and change seasonally — check the current menu on shukette.com or a reservation platform for exact pricing.

What is Shukette known for?

Shukette is best known for its fresh-baked breads (the pillowy garlic frena, grilled lafa with za'atar, and the sesame Jerusalem bagel), its hummus and labneh, fire-grilled whole fish like the signature "Fish in a Cage," lamb-and-potato meatballs, joojeh chicken, and a vegan tahini soft-serve with halva for dessert. The format is lively, market-inspired, share-everything dining.

Who is the chef at Shukette?

Shukette is led by chef Ayesha Nurdjaja, a Brooklyn-born chef who also runs Shuka in SoHo. Shukette is the Chelsea sister restaurant from the Shuka team. Nurdjaja is a James Beard Award nominee and has appeared on Food Network programming.

Where is Shukette located?

Shukette is in Chelsea, Manhattan, at 230 9th Avenue (near West 24th-25th Streets), New York, NY 10001. It is the sister restaurant to Shuka in SoHo. Confirm hours and reservations on the official site.

Is Shukette good for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes — Eastern-Mediterranean cooking is naturally vegetable-forward and Shukette has many vegetarian and vegan options. Vegan-friendly picks include classic hummus, lafa bread, the shakshuka-braised butter beans, Israeli salad, charred vegetables, marinated olives, and the tahini soft-serve dessert. Many mezze are vegetable-based. Confirm preparation with your server for strict dietary needs.

What is the 'Fish in a Cage' at Shukette?

"Fish in a Cage" is one of Shukette's signature dishes — a whole porgy grilled between two wire racks (the "cage") directly over fire, then topped with a bright green charmoula herb sauce. It is meant to be shared and is one of the most photographed plates on the menu.

Does Shukette take reservations?

Yes — Shukette takes reservations (commonly via Resy) and also keeps space for walk-ins at the bar and counter. As a popular Chelsea spot it can book up on weekends, so reserve ahead. Check the official site for the current reservation link and hours.

What kind of breads does Shukette bake?

Shukette runs an in-house bread program central to the meal: frena (a fluffy garlic-studded round loaf), lafa (a grilled flatbread with olive oil and za'atar), and a sesame-crusted Jerusalem bagel. Breads are baked to order and pair with the hummus, labneh and dips.

Is Shukette expensive?

Shukette sits in the $$$ upscale-casual band — more of a special-occasion or celebratory dinner than an everyday spot. Because it is share-style, the total depends heavily on how many mezze, breads and large-format seafood or meat plates your table orders. For an exact budget, review the current menu directly on the official site.

How is Shukette different from CAVA or other Mediterranean spots?

CAVA is a fast-casual, build-your-own-bowl chain with fixed, lower price points. Shukette is a full-service, chef-driven restaurant with a rotating, market-inspired Eastern-Mediterranean / Israeli menu, fire cooking, an in-house bakery and a bar program. Different category entirely — Shukette is a sit-down dining experience, not a quick-service line.

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