Authentic Indian cuisine, our way.
We honour the authenticity of Indian cuisine — each dish is crafted with a precise spice balance as intended by our chefs.
Spice levels are not adjusted, as doing so would compromise the integrity of the flavours.
Snacks
Railway Okra Fries
15Crisp okra fritters in spiced besan, balanced with tangy smoked tomato chutney.
(V, NAG)Poppadum Crisps
14Hand cut crisp poppadum strips served with your choice of two house chutneys.
(V, NAG)Chowpatty Pani Puri
12Four crisp puris filled with spiced potato with sharp tamarind water. An Indian street ritual in one bite.
(V, G) Extra Puri — 4Street Samosa Chaat
17Crushed samosa layered with yogurt, sweet chutneys and crisp sev. Bold, messy, unforgettable.
(V, N, D, G)Paalak Patta Chaat
21Crisp besan battered spinach leaves layered with cool yogurt and tangy chutneys.
(V, D, NAG)The 1947 Loaded Curry Chips
23Crisp fries smothered in butter masala sauce, melted cheese, onion, coriander and mayo. Indulgent and unapologetic.
(V, N, NAG, E) *Can be made egg freeBombay Lollipop Chicken
18Crisp fried chicken lollipops served with bold Szechuan sauce.
(G, E) Extra Piece — 5Small Dishes
Amritsari Paneer Kulcha
18Crisp stuffed kulcha with traditional spiced paneer and mixed vegetable filling, served with mint and onion chutney.
(V, G)Mumbai Chilli Chicken
25Dark, spicy Indo-Chinese chicken tossed in bold Indian spices and classic Chinese sauces.
(E, G)Calcutta Chilli Paneer
22Golden paneer cubes coated in a vibrant red chilli glaze with heat and tang.
(V, NAG, D)Marine Drive Pau Bhaji
22Slow mashed spiced vegetables with hot buttered pav. Loud, messy, unforgettable.
(V, G, E, D) Extra Pau — 4Irani Keema Sliders (3)
25Slow cooked spiced keema in butter toasted paus. A Bombay classic, reimagined.
(D, G, E) Extra Slider — 9Andhra Spicy Wings
24Crisp wings tossed in fiery Andhra spice. Made for cocktails and the table.
(G, E)Curry Leaf Rawa Crab
21Golden rawa crusted soft shell crab served over fragrant coconut curry leaf sauce.
(NAG)From the Tandoor
Pahadi Murgh Tikka
35Chicken thigh marinated in mint, coriander and green chilli, charcoal grilled for bold mountain flavour.
(NAG, D) Extra Piece — 9Charcoal Tandoori Chicken
35On the bone, half chicken slow marinated and flame kissed in the tandoor. Intensely smoky, boldly spiced, balanced with a fresh zesty salad.
(NAG, D) Extra Piece — 9Citrus Malai Murgh
34Creamy thigh fillets marinated with orange zest and spice, charcoal roasted for deep smoke and finished with our signature sauces.
(NAG, N, D) Extra Piece — 9Railway Cut Lamb Chops (3 pieces)
34French cut lamb chops marinated in lime, yogurt and dark roasted spices, charred in the tandoor, served with masala fries.
(NAG, D) Extra Piece — 12Nizami Ghee Roast Seekh
31Charcoal grilled chicken seekh, sealed in aromatic ghee in true Nizami style, served with crisp lemon onion salad.
(NAG, D) Extra Piece — 11Zamrurd Paneer Tikka
29Charcoal grilled house paneer, wrapped in a bold green herb glaze inspired by basil and jalapeño, by the royal kitchens.
(V, NAG, N, D) Extra Piece — 10Cochin Meen Moilee Salmon
36Charcoal grilled salmon finished in a silky coconut meen moilee, delicate, coastal and aromatic.
(NAG, D)From the Pot
Bang Bang Butter Chicken
35The crowd pleaser that conquered the West! Charcoal baked tender chicken simmered in a rich cashew and tomato gravy.
(N, NAG, D)Delhi Style Butter Chicken
37Charcoal roasted chicken simmered in a rich tomato and cashew sauce, slow cooked for depth, warmth and true Old Delhi character.
(NAG, D, N)Amritsari Bhuna Murgh
36Punjabi style chicken slow cooked, enriched with caramelised onions and a touch of khoya for gentle sweetness and depth.
(N, NAG, D)Nizam Zaffrani Murgh
36Chicken dum slow cooked with saffron, nuts and aromatic spices in a velvety Hyderabadi korma.
(N, NAG, D)Calcutta Kosha Mutton (Goat)
38Goat on the bone, slow braised in a dark, reduced Bengali masala, intense, rich and unapologetically bold.
(NAG, D) *Can be made DF upon requestGoan Lamb Fry
38Tender lamb tossed in roasted black pepper, tamarind and coastal spices, dark, fiery and deeply warming.
(N, NAG, D) *Can be made DF upon requestChingri Malai Prawns
38Prawns simmered in a fragrant coconut malai curry, with gentle spice and a silky finish.
(N, NAG, D)Old Delhi Daal Makhni
32Whole black lentils slow-cooked overnight on tandoor coals, finished with butter and cream for a deep, velvety finish.
(V, NAG, D)Kashi Palak Kofta
33Soft paneer and spinach kofta simmered in a tangy khoya enriched gravy inspired by the kitchens of Varanasi.
(V, N, G, D)Paneer-e-Mehfil
34Cotton soft paneer filled with khoya, fruits and nuts, simmered in a rich onion tomato gravy fit for a feast.
(V, N, G, D)Banarasi Achaari Baingan
31Tender eggplant finished in a fiery achaari spice blend inspired by traditional pickling.
(V, NAG, N) *Can be made DF / Vegan / N upon requestBagh-e-Tarkai (Mixed Vegetables)
34Farm fresh seasonal vegetables gently cooked in a rich onion and tomato masala, finished with fragrant spices and a glistening chilli infused oil.
(V, DF, NAG) *Can be made vegan / dairy freeHouse of Biryani
Vegetable Dum Biryani
34Layered, sealed and slow cooked the dum way. Marinated vegetables and saffron rice cooked together, not stirred in. This is biryani, not pulao.
(V, N, NAG, D)Chicken Dum Biryani
36A whole thigh of chicken layered with saffron scented basmati and slow cooked on dum. Aromatic, rich and traditional.
(N, NAG, D)Nalli Dum Biryani
39Whole lamb shank marinated in dark roasted spices, layered with saffron basmati and sealed for slow dum cooking. Deep, bold and majestic.
(N, NAG, D)Nihaari
Overnight slow braised lamb shank in a deep onion and cardamom broth, thickened naturally through time and patience.
(NAG, D)The 1947 Culinary Journey
A five course dining experience curated by our chefs, drawing from across the menu to showcase flavour, heritage and technique.
Designed for those who prefer discovery over decision.
*To preserve the full dining experience, the Culinary Journey is served to the entire table.Freshly Baked Breads
All naans and rotis are baked over charcoal, excluding Rumali Roti and Ajwain Masala Paratha.
Sides
Sweet Course
Heritage Gajar Halwa
18Slow cooked Indian carrots enriched with khoya and dry fruits, served warm with vanilla bean ice cream.
(N, NAG, D)Khoya Gulaab Jamun
18Soft khoya dumplings gently fried and soaked in rose and cardamom syrup, served warm with coffee cream.
(N, G, D)Royal Jalebi with Rabri
20Large, crisp spirals soaked in saffron and cardamom syrup, made to order and served hot with chilled rabri and pistachios.
(N, G, D)Badshaahi Malai Kulfi
16A slow frozen Indian delicacy. Silky smooth and luxuriously creamy, finished with fragrant rose petals for a dessert once reserved for royal tables.
(N, G, D)Director’s Cut Cocktails
Euphoria by 1947
25Strawberry infused Campari, gin, Martini Bianco, fresh lemon.
Bombay Velvet
24Sesame infused cognac, amaretto, fresh lemon.
Bitter Blossom
23Aperol, St Germain, vodka, pink grapefruit, lemon.
The Editor’s Espresso
25Coffee liqueur, espresso concentrate, vodka.
New Fashion
24Bourbon infused with orange, rosemary and almond, finished with amaretto and Cointreau.
Longest Island Iced Tea
29Gin, vodka, tequila, silver rum, blue curaçao, lemon and lemonade.
Bombay Mule
23Chilli pepper and ginger infused vodka, lemon and lime soda.
Butter Pop Pop Pop
24Vodka, sour apple, butterscotch, lemon and flamed popcorn foam.
One Love
26In-house orange & cinnamon infused gin, Pimm’s, Mandarin Napoleon, limes, whites and hickory wood smoke.
Elixir of Immortality
26Amrut single malt, butterscotch liqueur, torched honey, cinnamon, clove and cigar smoke.
Matinee Mocktails
Not Really a Pina
18Pineapple, citrus, caramel, coconut and warm spice.
Yellow Tiger
17Turmeric, ginger, citrus and honeyed warmth.
Strawberry Field
18Strawberry, mint and bright lime.
An Apple a Day
16Apple, cranberry and crisp citrus.
Dry Day in Bombay
18Fresh lemon, sugar syrup, house spice and lime soda.
Thank you for dining with us.
1947 was created to honour the depth, history and character of Indian cuisine, and to share the flavours that once captivated the colonial world and continue to define our heritage today.
Every dish is prepared with care and respect for tradition.
If your experience has fallen short in any way, we would truly value your feedback at areeb@1947.nz.
From our family to yours, thank you for being part of 1947.
Dietary Guide
We kindly request one bill per table.
We ensure extra care is taken to accommodate allergies and dietary requirements. However, we cannot guarantee that we can trace all elements.
