Ruta's Fresh Indian Fare Menu
207 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI
207 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI
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NAANMELTS
Chickpea Chaat
$9.50
Vegan. Green chutney, chaat potato, shredded carrot, pickled onion
Goa Pork Melt
$9.50
Juicy pulled pork, sweet chili sauce, sesame cabbage, cheese
Chicken Tikka Melt
$9.50
Tikka sauce, chili-garlic mayo, pickled red cabbage, cheese
The Yogi
$9.50
Vegan. Sweet chili sauce, crushed chickpeas, kale, red and green cabbage
Cheesewich
$7.50
Vegetarian. Chili-garlic mayo, green chutney mayo, double cheese
Extra Cheese
$0.50
FRESH INDIAN BOWLS
Chicken Tikka Bowl
$13.00
Gluten free. Roast chicken, our lighter, brighter tikka sauce, warm sweet potato, sesame cabbage, pickled onion, basmati rice
Goa Pork Bowl
$13.00
Gluten free. Slow cooked juicy pork, savory pork sauce, warm chaat potatoes, turmeric carrots, pickled red cabbage, basmati rice
Chickpea Tomato Bowl
$13.00
Gluten free. Vegan. Seasoned chickpeas, bright, tangy tomato masala curry, smoky eggplant dip, turmeric carrots, pickled onion, basmati rice
Double Protein
$4.00
Get an extra portion of your favorite protein
Extra Rice (3oz)
$2.00
An extra scoop of basmati rice

Coconut Tofu Bowl
$13.00
Vegan. Vibrant turmeric tofu, fragrant coconut curry, mustard beets, sesame cabbage, and pickled onion
SOUPS + SALADS
Tomato-Coconut Soup
$4.00
Gluten free. Vegan. Lightly spiced, delicate coconut flavor, addictive!
Kale Side Salad
$4.00
Vegan. Kale, chickpeas, sesame cabbage, green chutney dressing
Punchy Vegan Chili
$4.00
Winner of BEST VEGGIE CHILI in the 2025 Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser! Black bean and corn chili with naan chips, pickled radish & green chutney drizzle

CHIPS, DIPS, & VEGGIES
Naan
$2.00
Vegan. Enjoy it plain with just a sprinkle of our flaxseed podi, or kick it up a notch with our chili-garlic relish
Bag of NaanCrisps
$3.00
House-made garlic naan chips

Curry Dips (4oz)
$4.00
4oz of your fave curry, add a naan to dip!
Smoky Eggplant Dip (4oz)
$3.00
Choose to have it with or without creamy yogurt
Side Sauce (2oz)
$1.00
Choose from medium-spicy green chutney, sweet chili sauce, and cooling yogurt raita
Chip + Dip
$5.00
Bag of garlic naan crisps and side sauce of your choice
Extra Veggie Side
$2.00
Add to your meal or take home!
Naan & Curry
$7.00
Side of garlic naan and your favorite curry dip

TEA
Masala Iced Tea
$5.00

Chai (12oz)
$5.25
Gluten free. Vegan. Organic rishi black tea with Ruta's spices and your choice of milk. Choose from aromatic masala, warming ginger, or cooling cardamom
Matchai (12oz)
$5.25
Gluten free. Vegan. Organic rishi ceremonial-grade matcha with Ruta's spices and your choice of milk. Choose from earthy mango-turmeric, floral rose-fennel, and cozy chai spice

SPECIAL TEA
Sun Milk (10oz)
$5.00
Gluten free. Vegan. Frothed milk of your choice with a warming spice blend
Moon Milk (10oz)
$5.00
Gluten free. Vegan. Frothed milk of your choice with a cooling spice blend
Hot ImmuniTea (Caffeine + Sugar Free)
$5.00
We use a powerful blend of immunity-boosting spices to make this non-caffeinated drink in-house! With flavors of ginger, lemon and more, our ImmuniTea is popular as a soother of colds and sore throats, tummy rumbles and migraines or just as a tasty alternative to water
Iced ImmuniTea (Caffeine + Sugar Free)
$5.00
We use a powerful blend of immunity-boosting spices to make this non-caffeinated drink in-house! With flavors of ginger, lemon and more, our ImmuniTea is popular as a soother of colds and sore throats, tummy rumbles and migraines or just as a tasty alternative to water

RETAIL
Animal Sticker
$0.50

Bicycle Benefits Sticker
$5.00
Ride to Ruta's and be refreshed! A Bicycle Benefits Sticker on your bike helmet entitles you to a qualifying free beverage with the purchase of a bowl

Ruta’s Tote Bag
$20.00
Our beloved icon - the Mother Goddess Durga - adorns our brand new tote! The spices illustrations in the background mirrors the far wall of our restaurant. Sturdy and roomy, this bag is made of heavy duty canvas and will carry all your shopping comfortably

Signed Copy: 6 Spices, 60 Dishes
$24.95
Ruta's cookbooks aim to make Indian cooking easy, fun and accessible! 6 Spices, 60 Dishes is her third book that delivers on taste, simplicity and authenticity. Using just 6 spices, this book will help you achieve rich, complex flavors without spending hours cooking. As a bonus you also get a little peek into Ruta's culinary adventures on two continents

Goddess Sticker
$1.00
Designed in-house, our iconic stickers depict (from L-R) Laxmi: Goddess of material and spiritual prosperity, Durga: the divine and fierce protector and Krishna: the mischievous God of Love

Ruta's Shirt
$25.00
100% cotton, hand block-printed Indian textiles with a high quality embroidered patch, these beautiful shirts are available in a few colors. Limited quantity! Own one today

Important information regarding calories
Adults and youth (ages 13 and older) need an average of 2,000 calories a day. Children (ages 4 to 12) need an average of 1,500 calories a day. Individual needs may vary. For additional nutrition information, contact our restaurant.
