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Specialty pop-up kitchen serving rotating comfort food classics, international flavors, and house originals. Every dish is made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients when possible. Inspired by community, fueled by curiosity.

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145 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
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4 sections · 16 items
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Health Dept
New York City Department of Health and Mental HygieneNYC Health Code Article 81

🌅 Breakfast

4 items · 2 plant-based options · 1 gluten-free option

Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast Burritos

$10.99

Three scrambled eggs with roasted Hatch green peppers, sharp cheddar, and a spoonful of house salsa verde — all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla pressed flat on the griddle until the outside is just crispy. A full breakfast in your hands, no silverware required.

Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
eggs Hatch green peppers cheddar cheese salsa verde flour tortilla
Allergens
⚠ eggs ⚠ milk ⚠ wheat
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Wash hands and sanitize work surfaces; roast Hatch peppers and prepare salsa verde
  • 2Step 2: Scramble eggs on clean griddle to 145°F internal temperature
  • 3Step 3: Warm flour tortilla on griddle and assemble with eggs, peppers, cheese, and salsa
  • 4Step 4: Wrap burrito tightly and press on griddle until exterior is crispy; serve immediately or hold hot
🛡 Food Safety

Cook scrambled eggs to 145°F minimum internal temperature. Prevent cross-contamination between raw eggs and ready-to-eat ingredients like cheese and salsa.

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Servings
1 serving
Ingredient Amount
eggs3 whole
Hatch green peppers0.25 cup
sharp cheddar cheese0.33 cup
salsa verde2 tbsp
flour tortilla1 whole
House Buttermilk Biscuits

House Buttermilk Biscuits

$4.99

Scratch-made and laminated three times for proper flaky layers. Baked until deeply golden on top and tender inside. Available plain with butter and jam, or split and loaded with gravy. The foundation of the entire Ghost Kitchen biscuit program.

vegetarian
Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
flour buttermilk butter baking powder salt
Allergens
⚠ milk ⚠ wheat
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Keep butter and buttermilk cold; mix dry ingredients separately
  • 2Step 2: Incorporate cold butter into flour, then add buttermilk; fold and laminate dough three times
  • 3Step 3: Cut biscuits and place on lined baking sheet
  • 4Step 4: Bake at proper temperature until golden and internal temp reaches 200°F
🛡 Food Safety

Bake biscuits to 200°F internal temperature to ensure proper cooking. Keep butter refrigerated until use to maintain proper lamination.

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Servings
12 servings
Ingredient Amount
all-purpose flour3 cups
buttermilk1.25 cups
butter0.75 cup
baking powder1 tbsp
salt1 tsp
Biscuits & Gravy

Biscuits & Gravy

$11.99

Two house buttermilk biscuits split open under a generous ladle of slow-simmered country sausage gravy — rich, savory, and made entirely from scratch. The biscuit recipe took three rounds of testing to get right. The gravy took four. Worth every iteration.

Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
buttermilk biscuits pork sausage flour milk black pepper
Allergens
⚠ milk ⚠ wheat
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Cook raw pork sausage on stove to 155°F, breaking into crumbles
  • 2Step 2: Create roux with pan drippings and flour, then slowly add milk while whisking
  • 3Step 3: Simmer gravy until thickened, season with pepper and salt
  • 4Step 4: Split baked biscuits and ladle hot gravy over top; serve immediately
🛡 Food Safety

Cook sausage to 155°F internal temperature before incorporating into gravy. Maintain gravy at 135°F minimum during holding to prevent bacterial growth.

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Servings
1 serving
Ingredient Amount
buttermilk biscuits2 whole
breakfast sausage4 oz
whole milk1 cup
all-purpose flour3 tbsp
black pepper0.5 tsp
Hash Browns

Hash Browns

$5.99

Adapted from the Little Red Hen Bakery recipe — shredded russet potatoes pressed bone-dry, seasoned with garlic salt and white pepper, then cooked on the flat-top until deeply golden on both sides. The crispy edges at the rim are non-negotiable.

vegetariangluten-free
Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
russet potatoes garlic salt white pepper oil
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Peel and shred russet potatoes, then press dry with towels to remove excess moisture
  • 2Step 2: Season shredded potatoes with garlic salt and white pepper
  • 3Step 3: Heat flat-top griddle and add oil; press potato mixture flat onto hot surface
  • 4Step 4: Cook until deeply golden and crispy on both sides, reaching 135°F internal temperature
🛡 Food Safety

Cook hash browns to 135°F internal temperature with crispy exterior. Use dedicated fryer or griddle area to prevent cross-contact with wheat-containing items.

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Servings
1 serving
Ingredient Amount
russet potatoes1 lbs
garlic salt0.5 tsp
white pepper0.25 tsp
vegetable oil2 tbsp

🍽️ Main Dishes

6 items · 1 plant-based option · 3 gluten-free options

Hamburgers

Hamburgers

$14.99

Half-pound cook-to-order beef patties grilled on the flat-top and served immediately — no warming drawer, no resting time, no compromises. Dressed with lettuce, tomato, house pickles, and your choice of American or Swiss. The way a burger should be.

Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
ground beef hamburger bun lettuce tomato pickles American or Swiss cheese
Allergens
⚠ wheat
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Form half-pound beef patties from refrigerated ground beef; keep cold until cooking
  • 2Step 2: Cook patties on flat-top griddle to 155°F internal temperature
  • 3Step 3: Add cheese during final minute if requested; toast bun on griddle
  • 4Step 4: Assemble burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles from cold storage; serve immediately
🛡 Food Safety

Cook ground beef patties to 155°F internal temperature, verified with calibrated thermometer. Store raw beef below 41°F and prevent cross-contamination with ready-to-eat toppings.

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Servings
1 serving
Ingredient Amount
ground beef0.5 lbs
hamburger bun1 whole
lettuce1 leaf
tomato2 slices
pickles3 slices
cheese1 slice
Butter Chicken & Rice

Butter Chicken & Rice

$15.99

Tender chicken thighs slow-simmered in a tomato-cream sauce spiced with garam masala, fenugreek leaf, and a full tablespoon of fresh ginger. Served over steamed basmati rice with a garlic naan pressed on the side. This is the dish that earned Ghost Kitchen its reputation.

gluten-free
Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
chicken thighs tomato cream garam masala fenugreek ginger basmati rice garlic naan
Allergens
⚠ milk
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Cut raw chicken thighs on dedicated poultry cutting board; wash hands thoroughly
  • 2Step 2: Sear chicken pieces, then simmer in tomato-cream sauce with spices until 165°F internal temperature
  • 3Step 3: Cook basmati rice separately according to package directions
  • 4Step 4: Plate chicken and sauce over rice; serve with garlic naan pressed on flat-top
🛡 Food Safety

Cook chicken thighs to 165°F internal temperature before adding to sauce. Prevent cross-contamination between raw chicken and dairy products during prep.

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Servings
4 servings
Ingredient Amount
chicken thighs2 lbs
tomato sauce2 cups
heavy cream1 cup
garam masala2 tbsp
fresh ginger1 tbsp
fenugreek leaves1 tsp
basmati rice2 cups
Chili & Cornbread

Chili & Cornbread

$12.99

Slow-simmered beef and black bean chili, built on a base of rehydrated guajillo and ancho chilies, toasted cumin, and San Marzano tomatoes. Minimum four hours on the burner — no shortcuts taken. Paired with a wedge of cast-iron skillet cornbread with slightly crispy edges.

Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
ground beef black beans guajillo chilies ancho chilies cumin San Marzano tomatoes cornmeal flour
Allergens
⚠ wheat ⚠ milk ⚠ eggs
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Brown ground beef to 155°F; drain excess fat and set aside
  • 2Step 2: Toast and rehydrate dried chilies; blend with tomatoes and spices
  • 3Step 3: Combine beef, beans, and chili sauce; simmer minimum 4 hours at 135°F+
  • 4Step 4: Bake cornbread in cast-iron skillet; cut into wedges and serve alongside hot chili
🛡 Food Safety

Cook ground beef to 155°F internal temperature before adding other ingredients. Simmer chili to minimum 135°F and maintain hot holding temperature throughout service.

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Servings
6 servings
Ingredient Amount
ground beef2 lbs
black beans2 cups
guajillo chilies4 whole
ancho chilies2 whole
San Marzano tomatoes28 oz
cumin2 tbsp
cornmeal1.5 cups
Corn Chowder

Corn Chowder

$9.99

Roasted sweet corn, Yukon Gold potatoes, and smoked paprika in a rich cream base — finished with a drizzle of chive oil and cracked black pepper. Made vegetarian by design, not by compromise. Pairs well with the house cornbread on a cold Bellingham evening.

vegetariangluten-free
Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
sweet corn Yukon Gold potatoes cream smoked paprika chive oil black pepper
Allergens
⚠ milk
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Roast sweet corn until caramelized; dice Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform cubes
  • 2Step 2: Sauté potatoes in base pot, then add corn and vegetable stock
  • 3Step 3: Simmer until potatoes are tender, add cream and smoked paprika, heat to 165°F
  • 4Step 4: Finish with chive oil and cracked black pepper; hold at 135°F minimum
🛡 Food Safety

Heat chowder to 165°F before service and maintain at 135°F minimum during holding. Store cream and dairy products at 41°F maximum until use.

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Servings
6 servings
Ingredient Amount
sweet corn4 cups
Yukon Gold potatoes1.5 lbs
heavy cream2 cups
vegetable stock3 cups
smoked paprika1 tsp
chive oil2 tbsp
Lasagna

Lasagna

$14.99

Scratch-made pasta sheets over slow-cooked beef and pork bolognese, layered with creamy béchamel and three cheeses — stacked eight times and baked until the top is caramelized and the edges are pulling away. Let it rest. It will reward your patience.

Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
pasta sheets ground beef ground pork béchamel ricotta mozzarella parmesan tomatoes
Allergens
⚠ wheat ⚠ milk ⚠ eggs
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Brown ground beef and pork to 155°F; simmer with tomatoes for bolognese sauce
  • 2Step 2: Prepare béchamel sauce and cook fresh pasta sheets; keep dairy refrigerated until assembly
  • 3Step 3: Layer pasta, bolognese, béchamel, and three cheeses eight times in baking pan
  • 4Step 4: Bake until internal temperature reaches 165°F and top is caramelized; rest before cutting
🛡 Food Safety

Cook ground beef and pork to 155°F before assembling lasagna; bake assembled dish to 165°F internal temperature. Prevent cross-contamination between raw meat and dairy components during layering.

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Servings
8 servings
Ingredient Amount
lasagna sheets1 lbs
ground beef1 lbs
ground pork0.5 lbs
whole milk3 cups
ricotta cheese2 cups
mozzarella cheese3 cups
parmesan cheese1 cup
tomato sauce4 cups
Jeongol Bulgogi Beef

Jeongol Bulgogi Beef

$16.99

Korean-style hot pot with soy-sesame marinated bulgogi beef, shiitake mushrooms, glass noodles, napa cabbage, and soft tofu — all simmered in a deeply savory broth. Finished tableside with sesame oil and green onion. A communal dish that fills the whole room with its smell before it reaches the table.

gluten-free
Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
beef soy sauce sesame oil shiitake mushrooms glass noodles napa cabbage tofu broth green onion
Allergens
⚠ soybeans ⚠ sesame
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Slice beef thinly and marinate in soy-sesame mixture; prepare vegetables and tofu
  • 2Step 2: Bring broth to boil in hot pot vessel; add marinated beef and cook to 145°F
  • 3Step 3: Add mushrooms, napa cabbage, glass noodles, and tofu; simmer until vegetables are tender
  • 4Step 4: Finish tableside with sesame oil and green onion; maintain at 135°F+ during service
🛡 Food Safety

Cook beef to 145°F minimum internal temperature in the hot pot broth. Use separate utensils for raw and cooked ingredients to prevent cross-contamination.

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Servings
4 servings
Ingredient Amount
bulgogi beef1.5 lbs
shiitake mushrooms1 cup
glass noodles4 oz
napa cabbage2 cups
soft tofu8 oz
beef broth6 cups
soy sauce0.25 cup
sesame oil2 tbsp

Specialty Items

3 items · 1 gluten-free option

French Tacos

French Tacos

$13.99

The Lyon street food phenomenon — a large flatbread grilled to order, filled with seasoned meat, crispy fries, and your choice of three-cheese sauce: classic béchamel, Comté fondue, or spiced merguez. Wrapped tight, pressed hard, and served immediately. Nothing else like it.

Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
flatbread seasoned meat french fries béchamel sauce Comté cheese merguez
Allergens
⚠ wheat ⚠ milk
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Cook meat filling to proper internal temperature based on protein type
  • 2Step 2: Prepare french fries and cheese sauce separately; hold fries hot and sauce at 135°F+
  • 3Step 3: Warm flatbread on grill, fill with meat, fries, and chosen cheese sauce
  • 4Step 4: Wrap tightly and press on grill until crispy exterior forms; serve immediately
🛡 Food Safety

Cook meat filling to appropriate internal temperature (165°F poultry, 155°F ground meat, 145°F whole cuts). Prevent cross-contamination between raw meat and cooked fries during assembly.

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Servings
1 serving
Ingredient Amount
flatbread1 whole
seasoned meat6 oz
french fries1 cup
cheese sauce0.5 cup
onions0.25 cup
Tacos Al Pastor

Tacos Al Pastor

$12.99

Achiote-marinated pork shoulder, slow-cooked until collapsing tender, then finished with charred pineapple on the grill. Served two per order on fresh corn tortillas with white onion, cilantro, and house tomatillo salsa. The marinade took three months to develop.

gluten-free
Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
pork shoulder achiote pineapple corn tortillas white onion cilantro tomatillo salsa
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Marinate pork shoulder in achiote mixture; refrigerate until ready to cook
  • 2Step 2: Slow-cook pork to 145°F internal temperature until tender and easily shredded
  • 3Step 3: Char pineapple on grill; shred cooked pork and finish with pineapple on grill
  • 4Step 4: Warm corn tortillas and serve pork with onion, cilantro, and tomatillo salsa
🛡 Food Safety

Cook marinated pork shoulder to 145°F internal temperature with 3-minute rest time. Char pineapple on dedicated grill area to prevent cross-contamination with raw pork.

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Servings
1 serving
Ingredient Amount
pork shoulder4 oz
achiote paste1 tbsp
pineapple2 oz
corn tortillas2 whole
white onion2 tbsp
cilantro1 tbsp
tomatillo salsa2 tbsp
Japadogs

Japadogs

$11.99

Five signature Japanese-style hot dogs — Terimayo, Okonomi, Oroshi, Yakisoba Dog, and the GK Special — each built on a grilled sausage in a toasted brioche bun with house-made Japanese sauces and toppings. Three scratch-made sauces served on the side. See the Japadogs guide for full details.

Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
sausages brioche buns Japanese sauces teriyaki mayonnaise okonomiyaki sauce bonito flakes yakisoba noodles
Allergens
⚠ wheat ⚠ soybeans ⚠ eggs ⚠ sesame
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Grill sausages to 155°F internal temperature; toast brioche buns on grill
  • 2Step 2: Prepare house-made Japanese sauces and toppings; keep cold sauces at 41°F maximum
  • 3Step 3: Assemble each hot dog style according to specifications with appropriate sauces
  • 4Step 4: Serve immediately with side sauces in separate containers
🛡 Food Safety

Cook sausages to 155°F internal temperature before serving. Prevent cross-contamination between sauces containing allergens using separate utensils for each sauce.

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Servings
5 servings
Ingredient Amount
hot dog sausages5 whole
brioche buns5 whole
Japanese mayo0.5 cup
teriyaki sauce0.33 cup
okonomiyaki sauce0.33 cup
nori seaweed2 tbsp
bonito flakes0.25 cup

🥣 Sauces & Sides

3 items · 3 plant-based options · 2 gluten-free options

Mushroom Gravy

Mushroom Gravy

$3.99

A slow-reduction gravy built from cremini, shiitake, and porcini mushrooms in a deeply reduced vegetable stock. Thickened entirely by reduction — no cornstarch, no shortcuts. Rich, silky, and completely meat-free. Goes on the biscuits, the hash browns, and frankly anything else.

vegetariangluten-free
Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
cremini mushrooms shiitake mushrooms porcini mushrooms vegetable stock
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Clean and slice cremini, shiitake, and porcini mushrooms
  • 2Step 2: Sauté mushrooms until caramelized; add vegetable stock and simmer
  • 3Step 3: Reduce gravy slowly until desired consistency without adding thickeners
  • 4Step 4: Heat to 165°F before service; hold at 135°F minimum
🛡 Food Safety

Heat gravy to 165°F before service and maintain at 135°F minimum during holding. Use clean utensils to prevent cross-contamination from meat gravies.

📐 Recipe Scaler ▸
Servings
6 servings
Ingredient Amount
cremini mushrooms8 oz
shiitake mushrooms4 oz
porcini mushrooms1 oz
vegetable stock4 cups
butter3 tbsp
thyme1 tsp
Garlic Naan

Garlic Naan

$3.99

Hand-stretched and pressed on the flat-top with cultured butter and roasted garlic. Blistered, soft in the middle, slightly crispy at the edges. Made to order — best eaten immediately.

vegetarian
Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
flour yogurt yeast butter roasted garlic
Allergens
⚠ wheat ⚠ milk
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Prepare naan dough with flour, yogurt, and yeast; let rise until doubled
  • 2Step 2: Hand-stretch individual portions of dough into flat oval shapes
  • 3Step 3: Press dough on hot flat-top, brush with cultured butter and roasted garlic
  • 4Step 4: Cook until blistered and internal temperature reaches 200°F; serve immediately
🛡 Food Safety

Cook naan to 200°F internal temperature for food safety. Keep cultured butter refrigerated until use to prevent spoilage.

📐 Recipe Scaler ▸
Servings
1 serving
Ingredient Amount
naan dough4 oz
butter1 tbsp
garlic cloves2 cloves
cilantro1 tbsp
Steamed Basmati Rice

Steamed Basmati Rice

$2.99

Aged basmati, washed three times, cooked with a bay leaf and a pinch of salt. The kind of rice that makes everything else taste better. Available plain or with a drizzle of ghee.

vegangluten-free
Ingredients & Food Safety ▸
Key Ingredients
basmati rice bay leaf salt ghee (optional)
🌡 Hot hold: 135°F minimum
Prep Guide
  • 1Step 1: Rinse aged basmati rice three times until water runs clear
  • 2Step 2: Combine rice with water, bay leaf, and salt in pot; bring to boil
  • 3Step 3: Reduce heat, cover, and steam until tender and water is absorbed
  • 4Step 4: Fluff rice and hold at 135°F minimum; optionally drizzle with ghee before serving
🛡 Food Safety

Cook rice to 135°F minimum internal temperature and maintain at that temperature during holding. Cool leftover rice rapidly to 41°F within 4 hours if storing for later use.

📐 Recipe Scaler ▸
Servings
4 servings
Ingredient Amount
basmati rice2 cups
water3 cups
bay leaf1 whole
salt0.5 tsp

🛡️ Health & Food Safety Guidelines

NYC Health Code Article 81 · New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 311

🌡️ Danger Zone
41°F – 135°F (5°C – 57°C)
Keep TCS food out of this range
🔥 Hot Hold Min
135°F (57°C)
Minimum for hot held foods
❄️ Cold Hold Max
41°F (5°C)
Maximum for refrigerated foods
⚠️ Big 9 Allergens
Milk · Eggs · Fish · Shellfish
Tree Nuts · Peanuts · Wheat · Soybeans · Sesame
All food service establishments must maintain proper hot and cold holding temperatures, with regular monitoring and documentation. Cross-contamination prevention is critical—use separate cutting boards, utensils, and prep areas for raw meats, dairy, and ready-to-eat foods. All employees must have valid NYC Food Protection Certificates, and the establishment must pass regular inspections with letter grading displayed prominently.
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