The word Mishtaan means sweetness or sweets in both the Rajasthani and Bengali languages. Hence, the owners of Mishtaan feel it’s the perfect name for their spot in Harrison. The moniker represents cultural heritage and authenticity, similar to the quality of their homemade, upscale Indian sweets, chaat, and food.
After examining all of NJ’s options, the owners realized no one was making fresh Indian sweets with quality ingredients. This surprised them, because In India, sweets aren’t just desserts: They represent childhood nostalgia and Indian cultural pride. At Mishtaan, they prioritize the importance of quality and authenticity in each and every dish.
Inside, the shop feels like a vintage Indian sweets shop. However, they have a modern approach to sustainability. Under the thoughtful guidance of Executive Designer & Environmental Activist, Vini Rathaur, Mishtaan is using Bio-Degradable dining materials and is on track to become completely Eco-Friendly by 2024.
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Indian Sweets That Can’t Be Beat
Recipes at Mishtaan are inspired by traditional Indian techniques, made with fresh, quality ingredients and traditional techniques. Their goal is to transport guests to the street food scene of India. Given the growing local interest in Indian food and sweets, they thought Mishtaan would be a great addition to Harrison.
For chaat lovers, they offer authentic Delhi chaat dishes, including vada pav, aloo tiki chaat, and raj kachori. Regional South Indian dishes are also a hit, including the Mysore masala dosa, idli vada, and rasa vada.
Of course, the star attraction is their array of homemade sweets made with quality organic ingredients. All of their sweets are 100% vegetarian, using a mixture of dairy products, natural sugars, and house-made ghee. Customer favorites include malai chum chum, ajmeri kalakand, soan papdi, motichoor laddos, and quarter-pound rasgullas. Mishtaan also lets patrons mix and match their favorite items in a single box, perfect for any holiday or celebration.
Meanwhile, the shop sells a variety of freshly made Indian snacks. Ghee roasted snacks include fresh chudva, bhel, and spicy cashews. They also serve spicy pickles in a range of flavors, including mutton, shrimp, fish, and even mango garlic. These snacks, along with specialty ghee and fresh Indian rotis will soon be available for nationwide shipping.
Authentic Indian Tiffin Services
Customers can also receive deliveries of authentic Indian lunches straight to their door. Mishtaan serves dishes like chana masala, jeera dal, and methi malai mutter, all using family recipies. They also sell freshly made Indian drinks and popular Indian sodas, including Thumbs Up, Chaas (buttermilk), and Lassi.
Catering services are also available for any special occasion. The team at Mishtaan works hard to ensure every event they cater is a culinary success.
Visit Mishtaan’s at 310 Harrison Ave in Harrison. (See them on Google Maps.) To learn more:
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Mishtaan FAQs
No, they do not accept reservations.
Yes, they have gluten-free options.
Mishtaan offers vegetarian options, yes.
Yes, they offer takeout.
Yes, they offer delivery through Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Doordash.
No, they do not serve alcohol.
No, they do not have a kids’ menu.
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