Everything You Should Be Ordering This July

July moves fast. Between 4th of July plans, peak summer heat, and everyone trying to soak up the season before it slips away, it’s easy to fall back on the same predictable order every time you’re deciding what to eat. This month, we put together a cheat sheet — a curated list of exactly what to order and why, so you’re not stuck scrolling the whole menu trying to decide.

Why We’re Doing a Monthly Roundup

Every season brings its own rhythm to how people eat. Summer, in particular, tends to shift what people are actually craving — lighter, handheld options for outdoor gatherings, cooling drinks to combat the heat, and bold, punchy flavors that hold their own against the season’s energy. July especially, with the holiday right in the middle of it, calls for food that works for both quick weeknight cravings and bigger group celebrations.

So instead of leaving you to figure that out on your own, here’s exactly what we think deserves a spot on your table this month.

Your July Order List

🎆 Family Feast Tray With the 4th of July landing right in the middle of the month, this is the easiest way to host without spending your entire holiday behind a grill. A Family Feast Tray typically includes a mix of biryani, karahi, and kababs — a complete spread that travels well, reheats beautifully, and lets you actually enjoy your holiday instead of managing a cooking project all day.

🌶️ Chicken Karahi Hot weather calls for bold flavor, and karahi delivers exactly that. Cooked hard and fast with tomatoes, green chilies, and fresh ginger-garlic, this dish has a way of matching the intensity of a hot summer day rather than feeling heavy or overly rich. If you’ve been sticking to milder dishes all year, July is a great time to branch out and see what all the fuss is about.

🥭 Mango Lassi Mango season only comes around once a year, and this is genuinely the best way to make the most of it. Thick, creamy, and blended with real mango, it’s the perfect drink to cool off with between bites of something spicier — or honestly, just on its own on a hot afternoon.

🌮 Kabab Tacos Light, handheld, and perfect for eating outside without needing a full table setup, our Kabab Tacos are a great pick for July gatherings, backyard hangouts, or anytime you want something satisfying that doesn’t require sitting down for a full sit-down meal.

🍧 Falooda There’s no better way to end a hot summer day than with this layered, rose-flavored dessert-drink hybrid. Between the cooling ice cream, the fun texture of the basil seeds, and the floral sweetness of the rose syrup, it’s genuinely one of the most refreshing things on our menu — and one of the most photogenic, if that matters to you.

How to Use This List

Consider this your permission slip to try something new this month instead of defaulting to the same order every single time. If you always get Butter Chicken, use July as an excuse to try Karahi instead. If you’ve never had Falooda, this is the month to finally order it.

A good way to work through the list: pick one new item each visit rather than trying to order everything at once. By the end of the month, you’ll have a much better sense of your actual favorites — not just the dish you happen to default to out of habit.

Planning for the Holiday

If you’re planning anything around the 4th of July specifically, we’d recommend ordering ahead rather than waiting until the last minute. Holidays tend to be some of our busiest ordering days, and giving yourself a little lead time means you’re not stressed about pickup timing while everyone else is scrambling to figure out their own plans.

A Month Worth Eating Well

July is one of those months that goes by fast — long days, holiday plans, trips, and gatherings all packed into a few short weeks. Make sure the food matches the energy of the season. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or just treating yourself to something new on a random Tuesday, this list has you covered.

Start checking things off the list. Order now →