1947 Eatery & Lounge Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to 1947 Eatery & Lounge, where traditional Indian flavors meet a modern twist. Nestled in Indianapolis, this vibrant eatery showcases a menu designed to tantalize your taste buds. Start your culinary journey with enticing appetizers like Palak Patta Chaat, a delightful Delhi-style treat, or the spicy Dynamite Gobi that redefines crispy cauliflower.

The Indo-Chinese selection adds an innovative flair, featuring dishes like Veg Manchurian and Chinese Bhel. But the true stars are the curries—Butter Masala and Shahi Korma deliver rich, creamy goodness that promises satisfaction with every bite. Compliment your meal with expertly crafted cocktails from their full bar, making it the perfect spot for a casual lunch or a romantic date night.

Join the locals raving about their diverse offerings, attentive service, and inviting ambiance at 1947 Eatery & Lounge.

Appetizers

Samosa

Savory pastry stuffed with minced masala potatoes.

$8.00

Crispy Corn

Homemade battered and fried corn kernels tossed with fresh onion, tomatoes, chilis, and cilantro.

$11.00

Golgappe Shots

Crispy shells filled with masala potatoes and served with 3 varieties of water to be infused in the shells.

$11.00

Golgappe Shots with Vodka

Crispy shells filled with masala potatoes and served with 3 varieties of water to be infused in the shells.

$18.00

Peanut Masala

Roasted peanuts infused with flavors and garnished with fresh onions, tomatoes, cilantro

$9.00

Amritsari Fish Pakora

Diced fish battered in gram flour , fried to crispiness

$16.00

Manchow Soup

Choice of chicken or veg

$8.50

Tandoori Momos (Veg/Chicken)

Steamed savory dumplings sauteed in spicysauce

$15.00

Hara Bhara Kababs

House made mixed veggies cutlets crispedperfection

$15.00

Dynamite Gobi

Crispy cauliflower sauteed in a fiery house special sauce

$16.00

Paneer Lettuce Wraps

Crunchy refreshing sichuan paneer wraps

$17.00

1947 Meatballs

Crispy chicken meatballs made with traditional spices

$18.00

Palak Patta Chaat

Delhi style palak chaat topped with sevandchutneys

$18.00

Phool Makhana Bhel

Roasted puffed lotus Seeds topped with fresh chopped veggies , chutnies & sev

$14.00

Chettinad Crab Cutlet

Handmade Crab Cutlets infused with fiery blend of south indian spices

$24.00

Pepper Fry

Chicken or Paneer simmered in fresh chili blend

$15.00

Panko Fish Tikka

Boneless grilled succulently marinated fish garnished with fresh greens

$19.00

Butter Masala

Creamy buttery tomato curry.

$15.00

Shahi Korma

Rich creamy cashew curry.

$15.00

Haryali Saag

Blended spiced green curry.

$15.00

Kadhai Curry

Onion based brown curry.

$15.00

Patiyala

Rich yellow curry cooked with coconut, curry leaves and spices

$15.00

Curries

Indo - Chinese

Hakka Fried Rice

Chicken or paneer. Rice delicacy Flavored with soy sauce and veggies and stir fried with your choice of protein.

$14.00

Schezwan Noodles

Noodles wok stir fried with fresh veggies.

$14.00

Chili 1947

Chicken or paneer. Chicken or paneer sauted in house specialty spicy sauce.

$15.00

Chinese Bhel

Tangy and garlicky crispy noodles.

$11.00

Idli Chilly

Soft idli sauteed with in a spicy sweet sauce along with onions and bell pepper

$13.00

Veg Manchurian

$13.00

Pahadi Tikka

Chicken, paneer or shrimp. Choice of protein marinated in slightly tangy, yet spicy yellow sauce and grilled to perfection.

$15.00

Lahori Chicken Malai Murg

Boneless chicken marinated in a savory yogurt blend of fresh garlic and ginger.

$14.00

Angara Tandoori Chicken

Bone in classic tandoor grilled chicken garnished with fresh grilled onions & peppers.

$17.00

Navabi Lamb Chops

Tandoor grilled juicy lamb chops infused with secret blend of fresh herbs.

$32.00

Tandoori Whole Fish

Promfret Whole Fish bone-in grilled to perfection !

$28.00

Boti kebab

Minced lamb infused with fresh cilantro and spices grilled

$24.00

Chicken Seekh kebab

Minced chicken infused with blend of spices and baked in Live Tandoor

$19.00

1947 Tikka

Choice of protein prepped in a spicy pickle marinade &grilled

$15.00

Toofani Sea Bass

Grilled sea bass fish garnished with greens

$30.00

Khatta Meeta Tandoori Fruits

Assorted fresh fruits grilled with sweetandsoursauce

$17.00

Tandoori Chicken Wings (7pcs )

Tandoori bone in grilled wings in a choice of tikka masala or asian zest

$14.00

Toofani Branzino

A flavored flesh of a European sea bass

$24.00

Tandoori

Chef Specialties

Old Delhi Butter Chicken

Creamy authentic tomato based boneless curry chicken.

$17.00

Dhaba Murgh

Spicy tadka bone in chicken curry.

$17.00

Jaipuri Lal Maas

Boneless lamb curry slow cooked with yogurt and spicy red chilis.

$21.00

Mughalai Kofta

Potato stuffed with dry fruits fried to crisp perfection and served with rich creamy cashew curry.

$17.00

Paneer Lababdar

Grilled marinated paneer served over a bed of 2 curries.

$17.00

Tawa Bhindi

Okra stuffed and sauted with fresh onions and peppers.

$16.00

Bhuna Ghee Goat

Rich goat curry topped with a spiced ghee tadka

$21.00

Dal Gohst

Bone in slow cooked goat curry infused with afiery blendofspices

$21.00

Pindi Chole

Sloe cooked white chickpea stew

$16.00

Panchum Dal

Yellow lentils stew sauteed with fresh garlic and onions

$15.00

Dal Bukhara

Slow cooked rich creamy black lentils stew

$15.00

Aag ka Shola

Whole bell peppers stuffed with potato and top-pings of choice

$18.00

Egg Gotala

Boiled eggilous curry

$16.00

Paneer Afghani Bhurji

Semi dry cottage cheese cooked in rich tomatogravy along onion&bellpeppers.

$17.00

Barawa Baingan

Slow simmered sliced and stuffed eggplants in a slightly tangy gravy

$17.00

Gatte Ki Sabzi

Rajasthani delicacy of steamed gram flour kebabs & slow cooked in a special curry

$17.00

Punjabi Kadhi Kofta ( Chicken & Veg )

Gram flour slow cooked stew garnished with your choice of chicken or veggie fritters

$16.00

Masoori Dal

Whole brown lentil stew sauteed slow cooked with onions & spices

$15.00

Achari Aloo

Tiny potatoes simmered in a tangy blend of spices , served dry

$15.00

Mushroom Mattar Masala

Diced mushrooms , whole peas & onions simmered in a brown gravy

$16.00

Goan Fish Curry

Boneless fish in stewy coconut curry

$18.00

Rice

safron or jeera or herb

$6.00

Biryani

Long grains basmati rice cooked with house spices & herbs

$14.00

Tandoori Roti

$4.00

Naan

Garlic,Butter or chili.

$4.00

Raita

Cucumber

$4.50

Missi Roti

$5.25

Keema Naan

$6.75

Basmati Rice

$3.50

Grains

Dessert

Falooda

$9.00

Motichoor Cheesecake

$10.00

Gulab jamun

$7.00

Ras Malai

$7.00

Jalebi Caviar

A chefs special caviar shaped dessert served with safron rabdi

$11.00

Masala Chai Tiramisu

$11.00

Pineapple Rabri

$10.00

Ras Malai Tres Leches

$11.00

Hawaiin Salad

Cabbage, pineapple, cheese cubes in a creamydressing

$14.00

Sprout Salad

Whole lintils with fresh veggies

$10.00

House Salad

Chefs special salad made with homemadedressing

$11.00

Salads

Sushi

Paneer Tikka Roll

Minced simmered paneer , peppers , avacado & mango

$16.00

Achari Egglant Roll

Spice infused eggplant , onions, peppers

$17.00

Mughali Veggie Roll

Asparagus , avacado, mushroom, layered with saag

$17.00

Masala Salmon Roll

Flash sauteed masala marinated salmon , green chutney , & avacado

$19.00

Crab Tikka Roll

Slightly simmered crab with blended spices , avacado, & carrots

$20.00

Butter Chicken Roll

Slow cooked creamy butter chicken , onions, & cucumber

$16.00