Modern Tailors in South Africa offers a menu that blends traditional Indian street food with a contemporary twist. Each dish is bursting with bold spices and fresh ingredients, creating a vibrant and flavorful dining experience. From savory samosas to rich curries, the menu is designed to delight anyone craving authentic Indian flavors with a modern touch.
Modern Tailors Menu South Africa 2024
Modern Tailors in South Africa serves a creative menu that mixes the vibrant flavors of Indian street food with a modern flair. Every dish is packed with fresh ingredients and bold spices, offering a unique and exciting culinary experience. From crispy snacks to hearty curries, the menu has something for everyone who enjoys a twist on traditional Indian cuisine.
Modern Tailors Menu South Africa SMALL PLATES
Item
Description
Price (R)
PANI PURI (5’s)
A crispy traditional Indian street food stuffed & topped with sev, coriander & mint “Pani” infusion.
Crunchy lady fingers coated in our signature spice.
R56
GUNPOWDER WINGS
Char-grilled spicy tikka masala wings served with Put-put chutney.
R89
LAMB KEEMA KEBAB
MT’s mini kofta’s with a side of tangy mint chutney.
R95
SPICED HARI MIRCHI & BRINJALS
Marinated fried green chillies & brinjals tossed in fresh lime juice, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, coriander dressing.
R62
PAPRI CHAAT
A flavourful burst of fresh pineapple, roast pumpkin, coriander, mint, pomegranate, mixed nuts, chevda, puffed rice drizzled with yoghurt, green chutney & tamarind & date chutney on a crispy popadum.
R69
KITCHEREE ARANCINI
Golden fried yellow dhal & basmati rice kitcheree balls stuffed with cheddar cheese, served with home-made cumin & tomato chilli jam.
R78
SAMOOSAS (4’s)
With chutney:
– Potato/Peas/Green chilli
R62
– Sweetcorn/Cheese/Green chilli
R69
– Put-put chicken
R69
– Vindaloo minced lamb/Onions/Spices
R77
FRIED MASALA HALLOUMI
Halloumi coated in masala & fresh herb seasoned chana flour, with a garlic tamarind drizzle and chilli & honey dipping sauce.
R84
FIRECRACKER PRAWNS
Marinated prawn tails, masala dusted, flash fried & coated in our spicy firecracker sauce.
R169
Modern Tailors Menu South Africa TANDOORI/GRILLS
Item
Description
Price (R)
LAMB CHOPS
6 Skinny lamb chops rubbed with a special blend of tandoori spices, smoked in the tandoori pit & crispy grilled served with mint chutney.
R260
LAMB SHEESH KEBAB
Lamb mince seasoned with spices mixed with onion, green chili, coriander & ginger, skewered & char-grilled.
R165
CHICKEN TIKKA (2pc/4pc)
Deboned 24hr marinated chicken thighs in yoghurt & roasted MT’s spice served with Put-put chutney.
R89/R135
TANDOORI PRAWNS
Ginger, garlic & spiced marinated prawns grilled on the fire with tomato mint chutney.
A royal delicacy – yoghurt, spices, ginger & pieces of garlic marinated chicken on the bone. Layered with steamed rice & caramelised onions. With Tailored Dhal & sour milk.
R195
VEG BIRYANI
An aromatic rice dish made with seasonal vegetables, herbs, lentils, rice & spices. With Tailored Dhal & sour milk.
R155
LAMB KABULI PILAU
Lamb on the bone in a basmati rice pilaf with dates, caramelised carrots & almonds.
R210
Modern Tailors Menu South Africa CURRIES
Item
Description
Price (R)
CHICKEN MAKHANI
MT’s butter chicken fillet in a mildly spiced, cashew butter cream & yoghurt sauce.
R165
KARELA CHICKEN, PRAWN,
GREEN PAPAYA CURRY In a silky spicy coconut sauce with onions, curry leaves & and spices.
R210
GREEN PAPAYA CURRY
In a silky spicy coconut sauce with onions, curry leaves & and spices.
(Prawn only option)
R240
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Spiced, deboned thighs cooked in a tomato, butter cream sauce & toasted cashew nuts.
R148
GOAT SALI BOTI
A classic Indian-Parsi curry, goat on the bone simmered until tender in a lightly spiced, slightly sweet tomato & onion sauce topped with crispy potato sali.
R210
DURBAN LAMB CURRY
South African style lamb on the bone curry, cooked with spices & fresh herbs.
R235
LAMB ROGAN JOSH
Tender boneless lamb slow cooked with Kashmiri chilli, ginger, yoghurt & spices finished with roasted green peppers & onions.
R215
PRAWN MADRAS
Originating from Chennai, a spicy tomato, tamarind, curry leaf, garlic & ginger curry.
R210
(With Prawns)
R210
(With Kingklip)
R195
GOAN FISH CURRY
Fish curry with tamarind, peppers, garlic & spices in a silky coconut & curry leaf sauce.
(With Kingklip)
R195
(With Prawns)
R210
Modern Tailors Menu South Africa VEGETARIAN
Item
Description
Price (R)
DHAL MAKHANI
Slow cooked urad dhal with ginger, cream & butter.
R105
KITCHEREE & FIRECRACKER CAULIFLOWER
Yellow dhal & basmati rice kitcheree with crispy spiced cauliflower drizzled in a spicy peanut sauce, finished with chilli oil, masala salt, yoghurt & slaw.
R130
BUTTER BEANS CURRY
Braised butter beans with potato in MT masala simmered with cream.
R128
PANEER TIKKA CURRY
MT Artisanal Spiced Paneer in one of our curry sauces: Tikka Masala / Makhani / Palak / Dhal Madras
R135
GOBI MATAR
Cauliflower, chickpea & pea curry with almonds, sesame seeds spices & coconut milk.
R105
MUSHROOM KOFTA PALAK
Spiced mushroom, potato, chickpea, kale & red onion kofta in a vibrant spinach sauce.
R135
PAV BHAJI
A Bombay classic street food mashed vegetable curry served with a warm buttery house-made bun.
R84
Modern Tailors Menu South Africa SIDE
Item
Description
Price (R)
TAILORED DHAL
The mother-in-law’s classic.
R45
BRAISED CABBAGE
With curry leaves, dried chilli & mustard seeds.
R48
CRISPY MASALA POTATOES
Triple cooked potatoes coated with masala, green mango & chilli powder.
R49
RAITA
Yoghurt, cucumber & jeera seeds.
R38
AUNTY VASANTY’S KACHUMBER
Cucumber, tomato, red onion & coriander in a lemon vinaigrette.
R32
Modern Tailors Menu South Africa FEEL GOOD FACTOR
Item
Description
Price (R)
PRAWN & PAPAYA SALAD
Grilled spiced prawn skewer with selection of garden greens, sunflower & pumpkin seeds, papaya, dried cranberries, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate, cucumber ribbons with a chilli lime dressing.
R170
FALAFEL & ROAST CAULIFLOWER SALAD
Chef’s famous spiced falafel balls, baby leaf greens, avocado, sumac roasted cauliflower, pickled radish, cucumber ribbons, cherry tomatoes, crispy onions, sliced almonds with a coriander & garlic yoghurt dressing.
R125
Modern Tailors Menu South Africa PICKLES & CHUTNEY
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