Modern Tailors in Rosebank celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of Indian cuisine, aiming to capture its vibrancy and authenticity. Inspired by street food vendors across India, their menu pays homage to the earthy, lovingly made dishes enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Experience a culinary journey through the vibrant colours, sounds, and smells of India, brought to life at Modern Tailors with a nod to roadside culinary masters.
Modern Tailors offers a taste of Indian cuisine with perfectly cooked prawns, chicken tikka, and lamb curry, complemented by good masala chai. The intimate atmosphere and attentive staff provide a relaxing experience, highlighted by reasonable prices and modern decor. Inspired by street food vendors, their menu celebrates earthy, lovingly made dishes that capture the essence of Indian flavors.
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
TANDOORI/GRILLS
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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
CURRIES
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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
VEGETARIAN
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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
SIDE
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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
FEEL GOOD FACTOR
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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.
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