The CHOWK47 Menu
From the chowk,
noon to night.
Bombay street food, Persian grills, Parsi classics and Scottish steaks, served all day.
V Vegetarian · VV Vegan · G Gluten · D Dairy · N Nuts · E Egg · S Seafood
All day · Lunch & Dinner
Bombay soul. Persian heart.
Parsi signatures, Persian grills, street-cart starters and Scottish steaks, served all day.
Starters
Chicken Farcha G D E £8.95
Parsi-style fried chicken marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and lemon: juicy inside, with a light, crisp egg and breadcrumb coating.
Murgh Malai Tikka D N £9.95
Mild North Indian tikka: boneless chicken marinated in thick yogurt, fresh cream (malai), cheese, ginger, garlic and aromatic spices.
Lamb Cutlets G E £8.95
Parsi fried keema cutlets with ginger, chilli and mint.
Chenjeh Kebab D £12.95
Persian classic: tender marinated lamb chunks on wide skewers, cooked over an open flame.
Prawn Cutlets G E S £9.95
Minced prawns with potato or grated coconut, onion, green chilli, ginger-garlic and turmeric, crumbed and shallow-fried.
Bombay Samosa Chaat V G D £9.95
Bombay street food: crushed crispy samosa layered with warm chickpea curry (chole), tangy chutneys, yogurt and crunchy toppings.
Pani Puri Shots V G £7.95
Chaat-stall favourite: crisp hollow puri filled with potato and chana, dipped in flavoured waters.
Paneer Saffron Tikka V D N £7.95
Paneer cubes marinated in saffron-infused yogurt, cream and cashew paste, grilled until lightly charred.
Sweet Potato Papdi Chaat V G D £9.95
Sweet and spicy street-style chaat: roasted sweet potato over crisp papdi (fried wheat crackers), garnished with pomegranate.
Whipped Feta & Saffron Apricots V G D N £10.95
Feta whipped with Greek yogurt, olive oil and lemon zest, topped with apricots simmered in honey, serrano chilli and saffron, with mint and pistachios. Served with naan.
Kashk-e Bademjan V D N £8.95
Roasted aubergine slowly simmered with garlic and herbs, finished with a drizzle of tangy kashk, golden walnuts and sautéed mint. Served warm.
Hummus VV £5.95
Velvety chickpeas, olive oil, lemon and a hint of garlic.
Mast-o-Khiar V D £5.95
Persian dip of salted yogurt, diced cucumber and dried mint.
Zeytun Parvardeh VV N £6.95
Green olives marinated in a tangy paste of herbs, garlic, walnut and pomegranate.
Dolmeh VV £6.95
Vine leaves stuffed with rice, fresh herbs and split peas.
Bombay Persian Signatures
Chicken Dhansak £17.95
The Parsi Sunday lunch, its name from the Gujarati dhan (rice) and sak (vegetables): a medium-spiced Indo-Persian curry of chicken slow-cooked with lentils, tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and spices in a velvety sweet and sour gravy.
Delhi Butter Chicken D N £18.95
Created at Moti Mahal, the Peshawar kitchen that crossed to Delhi in 1947: chicken in butter, tomato puree, cream, ginger, garlic and spices.
Sali Boti D £18.95
The star of the Parsi wedding feast: slow-cooked lamb in a rich onion and yogurt gravy with ginger, garlic and spices, topped with crispy sali (potato straws).
Maghz-e-Lamb £15.95
Maghz is Persian for brain, a delicacy across the subcontinent: lamb brain pan-cooked in special Persian spices.
Home Style Curry D S from £15.95
The curry every family cooks its own way: rich tomato gravy, onions, ginger, garlic, spices. Chicken £15.95 · Lamb £18.95 · King Prawn £19.95.
Patra Ni Machhi S £22.95
‘Fish in a leaf’, a must at every Parsi wedding: salmon coated in green chutney (coriander, mint, green chillies, garlic), wrapped in banana leaf and steamed.
Bombay Parsi King Prawn Patia S £19.95
The Parsi celebration curry, eaten with dhan dar on auspicious days: king prawns in a sweet, sour and spicy tomato gravy with tamarind, jaggery and onion.
Persian Grill Selection
Served with saffron rice
Joojeh Kebab D £18.95
Popular Persian grilled saffron chicken dish, made by marinating tender chicken pieces in lemon juice, onions, saffron and yogurt.
Lamb Koobideh Kebab £19.95
Popular Iranian skewered dish made from minced lamb, seasoned with grated onions, salt and pepper.
Chicken Shashlik D £18.95
Persian-style shashlik: large chunks of chicken marinated in yogurt, saffron and spices, skewered with peppers and onion and grilled over charcoal.
Persian Lamb Chops £24.95
Shashlik-style marinated lamb chops grilled on skewers over charcoal, with garlic, rosemary, olive oil, lemon and spices.
Makhsoos Lamb D £24.95
Chef’s special: one skewer of saffron-marinated lamb fillet and one of minced lamb koobideh, charcoal grilled.
Bakhtiari Kebab D £25.95
Traditional Persian mixed grill of alternating pieces of marinated lamb and chicken, threaded onto a single skewer, with saffron rice and grilled tomato.
Mixed Grill Platter (For 2) D £49.95
Persian-style mixed grill: lamb chops, joojeh chicken, malai chicken tikka, chicken wings and koobideh kebab, with saffron rice, grilled vegetables and sumac onions.
Charcoal King Prawns S £21.95
Prawns marinated in garlic, lemon, olive oil, paprika and herbs, grilled over charcoal.
Sea Bass S £21.95
Persian mahi kabab: delicate sea bass fillet marinated in garlic, lemon, saffron and herbs, charcoal grilled until golden and smoky.
Tandoori Pomfret D S £17.95
A popular Indian seafood dish: whole pomfret marinated in spiced yogurt and mustard oil, grilled until charred.
Paneer Shashlik V D £14.95
Persian-style shashlik: thick cubes of paneer marinated in yogurt, saffron and spices, skewered with peppers and onion and grilled over charcoal.
Scottish Premium Steaks
Served with fries · Choice of sauce: Saffron Butter, Persian Peppercorn, Garlic Herb or Green Chilli Chimichurri
10oz Ribeye Steak £29.95
Ribeye steak with grilled tomato.
12oz Sirloin Steak £31.95
Sirloin steak with grilled vegetables and mushroom.
T-Bone Steak £34.95
T-bone steak with grilled vegetables, grilled tomato and mushroom.
Vegan & Vegetarian
Dal Makhani V D £11.95
Created at Moti Mahal in Delhi as butter chicken’s vegetarian twin: whole black lentils and kidney beans cooked for several hours with butter, cream and spices.
Aloo Vadi VV G £13.95
A Punjabi winter tradition: sun-dried lentil dumplings (vadi) cooked with potatoes in a spiced onion and tomato gravy.
Baingan Bharta VV £13.95
Made the Punjabi village way: aubergine roasted over an open flame, mashed with onion, tomatoes and spices.
Chana Masala VV £13.95
A pre-Partition Punjabi favourite that Lahore’s cooks carried to Delhi in 1947: chickpeas simmered with onion and tomato.
Palak Paneer V D £14.95
A North Indian home classic: fresh paneer in a smooth spinach sauce with cream and spices.
Matar Paneer V D £14.95
Punjab’s everyday favourite: paneer and green peas in an onion and tomato gravy with spices.
Paneer Lababdar V D N £15.95
Mughlai in spirit; lababdar means irresistible. Paneer in a rich onion, tomato, capsicum and cashew gravy with cream.
Rice Mains
Chicken Biryani D £17.95
A classic layered rice dish: tender spiced chicken, long-grain basmati, caramelised onions, fresh herbs and warm spices of cardamom, cinnamon and saffron.
Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh D N £16.95
Saffron basmati topped with tangy barberries sautéed in butter, almonds and pistachios, served with saffron-braised chicken (thigh or breast).
Lamb Berry Pulao D N £17.95
Saffron basmati with tender lamb and tangy berries, topped with almonds, cashews and pistachios.
Jackfruit Biryani V D £13.95
A vegetarian showstopper: jackfruit and basmati rice with cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and peppercorn, topped with crispy onions, saffron milk and mint.
Bombay Fusion Pasta
Classic pasta dishes with an added twist. You have to try them to believe them!
Indian Style Butter Chicken Pasta G D N £16.95
Penne coated in a creamy tomato, butter and cashew sauce with tender spiced chicken, finished with fenugreek.
Chicken Jalfrezi Pasta G D £15.95
Penne with chicken, peppers and South Asian jalfrezi spices.
Cajun Chicken Pasta G D £18.95
Penne with fried Cajun-spiced chicken in a simple cream sauce.
CHOWK47 Green Gold Pasta V G D £14.95
Indian–Italian fusion: creamy spinach sauce, golden paneer cubes, garlic, aromatic Indian spices and penne pasta, finished with a touch of cream.
Salads
Pineapple Salad V £7.95
Street-cart favourite: ripe pineapple, red onion and cucumber with tangy chaat masala, lime and mint.
Shirazi Salad V £5.95
Iran’s favourite, from Shiraz: diced cucumber, tomato and red onion with coriander and lime.
Mediterranean Feta Salad V D £8.95
Afghan style: creamy feta, cucumber, tomato, olives and red onion with olive oil, lemon and mint.
Sides
Poppadom V £0.95
Steamed Basmati Rice V £3.50
Pickle Tray V £3.50
Biryani Rice V £4.95
Saffron Rice V £4.95
Masala Chips V £4.95
Breads
Tandoori Roti V G £3.50
Rumali Roti V G £3.95
Naan V G D £3.95
Garlic Naan V G D £3.95
Lachha Paratha V G D £4.50
Pudina Paratha V G D £4.50
Chilli Cheese Naan V G D £5.50
V Vegetarian · VV Vegan · G Gluten · D Dairy · N Nuts · E Egg · S SeafoodPlease tell your server about any allergies. Not all ingredients are listed.
Where old Bombay and Persia sit down together
A table at the crossroads
In old Bombay, a chowk was where roads, languages and appetites met. Iranian families crossed the sea in the late 1800s and early 1900s and opened café corners with marble tables, bentwood chairs and strong sweet chai, with a seat for everyone. Parsi kitchens had long carried Persian flavour to India’s western coast, and the same café spirit grew in Karachi: one shared world before 1947. CHOWK47 is our table at that crossroads, serving the recipes of Bombay and Persia with warmth.
Desserts
A sweet ending, the chowk way.
Kulfi, kunafa, baklava and cheesecakes to finish the meal.
Desserts
A sweet ending, the chowk way.
Pistachio Cheesecake V G D N £8.95
Silky baked cream cheese blended with pistachio paste on a buttery biscuit base, finished with crushed pistachios.
Millionaire Cheesecake V G D £8.95
Inspired by Scotland’s millionaire shortbread: a buttery shortbread base, creamy vanilla cheesecake, a layer of rich caramel and a glossy chocolate topping.
Shahi Tukda V G D N £9.95
Crisp ghee-fried bread in aromatic sugar syrup, layered with slow-reduced rabri.
Traditional Iranian Ice Cream V D N £7.95
Saffron and rosewater ice cream with pistachio. Please ask your server for available flavours.
Kulfi V G D N £6.95
Traditional Indian ice cream: saffron & pistachio, mango or malai.
Kunafa V G D N £9.95
Double-cheese kunafa, served warm: golden, crisp shredded pastry around a double layer of molten sweet cheese, soaked in fragrant syrup and topped with crushed pistachios.
Pistachio Baklava V G D N £8.95
Layers of crisp, buttery filo pastry filled with chopped pistachios and soaked in fragrant sugar syrup.
Chai Affogato V G D N £6.95
The Italian affogato (‘drowned’), Bombay-style: creamy vanilla ice cream drowned in a hot shot of spiced Irani chai, finished with crushed pistachio.
Kulfi Falooda V G D N £11.95
Pistachio or malai kulfi, rose, vermicelli, basil seeds, pistachios.
Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream V G D N £5.95
Warm gulab jamun with ice cream. Please ask your server for available flavours.
V Vegetarian · VV Vegan · G Gluten · D Dairy · N Nuts · E Egg · S SeafoodPlease tell your server about any allergies. Not all ingredients are listed.
Drinks
Beverages of the chowk
Kadak chai, lassi, coffee and coolers, inspired by the café culture of the pre-partition era.
Chowk Wali Chai
From kadak chai to world tea traditions
Kadak Chai £4.25
Masala-spiced tea: strong black tea simmered with milk, cardamom and traditional warming spices.
English Breakfast Tea £3.25
A robust and full-bodied black tea.
Earl Grey Tea £3.50
Black tea infused with fragrant bergamot.
Darjeeling Tea £3.75
Light and floral tea from the Himalayan foothills.
Assam Tea £3.50
Bold, malty and full-bodied black tea.
Green Tea £3.50
A delicate and refreshing classic.
Jasmine Tea £3.75
Green tea scented with jasmine blossoms.
Oolong Tea £3.95
Traditional semi-oxidised tea with floral complexity.
Chamomile Tea £3.50
Naturally caffeine-free floral infusion.
Peppermint Tea £3.50
Refreshing mint infusion with a clean finish.
Coffee Adda
Espresso bar & coffee classics · Oat, almond or soya milk +£0.50 · Flavoured syrups +£0.60
Espresso £3.20
Americano £3.60
Flat White £3.95
Cappuccino £3.95
Latte £3.95
Matcha Latte £4.95
Iced Latte £4.95
Iced Americano £4.20
Iced Mocha £4.95
Lassi Bazaar
Freshly blended yogurt refreshers
Mango Mania £5.50
Fresh Alphonso mangoes blended with creamy yogurt for a rich and refreshing classic.
Kashmiri Rose £5.50
Rose syrup, chilled yogurt and a delicate floral finish inspired by the gardens of Kashmir.
Kesar Pista £6.25
Saffron-infused yogurt blended with pistachios, inspired by traditional South Asian flavours.
Butterscotch £5.75
Creamy yogurt blended with rich butterscotch for a smooth and indulgent treat.
Pineapple £5.50
Fresh pineapple blended with chilled yogurt for a bright and refreshing tropical drink.
Salted £4.95
Traditional salted yogurt drink, lightly seasoned and served chilled.
Smoothie Gali
Modern blends of the chowk
Päge, A Tropical Paradise £8.95
Banana, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, mango, pineapple and fresh orange juice.
Tropical Teaser £8.95
Mango, banana, pineapple and fresh orange juice.
Go Bananas £8.95
Banana, blueberries, strawberries, yogurt and honey.
Banana Java £6.95
Ripe banana blended with a shot of espresso, chocolate, milk and honey.
Honey Blue £9.95
Blueberries, banana, honey and yogurt.
Perfectly Pink £9.95
Raspberries, strawberries, yogurt, cranberry juice and honey.
Mocktail Mohalla
Classic refreshments of the chowk
Mojito £7.50
Gali Mojito: a refreshing cooler with your choice of mango, passion fruit or strawberry, blended with fresh mint and lime.
Blue Diamond Fizz £7.95
Mohalla Fizz: blue curaçao syrup shaken with sparkling lemonade and berry notes.
Fruit Punch £7.50
Phal Mandi Punch: a lively blend of orange, pineapple, mango and cranberry juices topped with soda.
Kaniha Lime & Soda £5.95
Nukkad Lemon Soda: fresh lime and homemade syrup topped with chilled soda for a crisp, refreshing classic.
Ras Bazaar
Freshly pressed juices
Orange Juice £6.95
Freshly squeezed oranges served chilled.
Apple Juice £6.95
Pressed apples with natural sweetness.
Pineapple Juice £6.95
Sweet and refreshing pineapple juice.
Watermelon Juice £6.95
Light, hydrating and naturally refreshing.
Carrot Juice £6.95
Freshly pressed carrots with natural sweetness.
Soda Thanda
Cold drinks & refreshments
Coca-Cola £3.25
Diet Coke £3.25
Coke Zero £3.25
Irn-Bru £3.25
Irn-Bru Sugar Free £3.25
Barr Cream Soda £3.50
Sprite £3.25
Fanta Orange £3.25
Sparkling Water £2.75
V Vegetarian · VV Vegan · G Gluten · D Dairy · N Nuts · E Egg · S SeafoodPlease tell your server about any allergies. Not all ingredients are listed.
Wine · Cocktails · Spirits
Raise a glass at the crossroads.
Wines from old and new worlds, the 47 Series cocktails, spirits and beer.
White Wine
175ml · 250ml · bottle
Dellitalia Pinot Grigio £5.95 · £9.95 · £22.95
Italy · Lombardy · 10.5% · Apple, pear and floral notes; clean and zesty.
Cosette Sauvignon Blanc £5.95 · £9.95 · £22.95
France · Languedoc · 9.5% · Fresh white flowers and citrus; crisp and lively.
Koralé Reserva Chardonnay VV £6.95 · £9.95 · £22.95
Chile · Central Valley · 13% · Passionfruit and pineapple; lightly toasty.
Les Grès Viognier £29.95
France · Languedoc · 13% · Peach, apricot and a hint of vanilla cream.
Sumo Cat Riesling £29.95
Germany · Rheinhessen · 10.5% · Apricot, peach and pear; razor-sharp.
Lady Lime Vinho Verde £31.95
Portugal · Minho · 9% · Lime, green apple and a delicate spritz.
Sand Boy Albariño VV £45.95
Spain · Rías Baixas · 12.5% · Cut grass, citrus and stone fruit.
Castellari Bergaglio Gavi Salluvii £45.95
Italy · Piemonte · 12.5% · Citrus, green apple and minerals.
Rosé
175ml · 250ml · bottle
Willowood White Zinfandel £5.95 · £9.95 · £22.95
USA · California · 9.5% · Strawberry and raspberry; gently sweet.
Cosette Cinsault Rosé £29.95
France · Languedoc · 9.5% · Red berries and citrus; fresh and fruity.
Château Routas Rosé £34.95
France · Provence · 12.5% · Watermelon, peach and wild strawberry.
Red Wine
175ml · 250ml · bottle
Viña Amate Rioja Tempranillo £6.95 · £9.95 · £26.95
Spain · Rioja · 13.5% · Cherry, plum, vanilla and a hint of oak.
Koralé Reserva Merlot VV £6.95 · £9.95 · £26.95
Chile · Central Valley · 13.5% · Raspberry and plum; velvety.
Citrico Tinto £29.95
Portugal · Lisboa · 13% · Cherry, plum and subtle spice.
Cosette Pinot Noir £31.95
France · Languedoc · 9.5% · Cherry, raspberry and violet; light and silky.
Riva Leone Barbera £35.95
Italy · Piedmont · 13% · Red cherry, blackberry and light spice.
Somewhere Else Cabernet Franc £39.95
Argentina · San Juan · 13.5% · Blackcurrant, pepper and herbs.
Montañés Malbec £41.95
Argentina · Mendoza · 13% · Spicy mocha and dark red fruit.
Marco Polo Appassimento £44.95
Italy · Veneto · 14% · Vanilla and cherry; full-bodied.
Sparkling & Champagne
By the bottle
Barocco Prosecco £29.95
Italy · Veneto · 10.5% · Peachy fruit with lively bubbles.
Barocco Prosecco Rosé £29.95
Italy · Veneto · 10.5% · Peach, green apple and lemon; dry.
Vita Amica Prosecco Lucia £29.95
Italy · Veneto · 10.5% · Apple, pear and a hint of honey.
Vita Amica Prosecco Rosé Mia £29.95
Italy · Veneto · 10.5% · Wild berries and rhubarb; bright and clean.
Botter Tiamo Prosecco 20cl VV £10.95
Italy · Treviso · 10.5% · Apple, banana and acacia; fresh and dry.
Simonnet-Febvre Crémant Brut £49.95
France · Burgundy · 12% · Citrus and ripe yellow fruit; fine bubbles.
Simonnet-Febvre Crémant Rosé £54.95
France · Burgundy · 12% · Raspberry and redcurrant; pure and fresh.
Vilarnau Sparkling 0.0 £21.95
Spain · Penedès · Alcohol-free · Apple, verbena and fresh almond.
Nicolas Maillart Brut Platine 1er Cru VV £79.95
France · Champagne · 12.5% · Toasted hazelnut and fresh fruit.
Pommery Brut Royal £99.95
France · Champagne · 12.5% · White flowers, citrus and brioche.
The 47 Series
Signature cocktails of the chowk
Mojito £10.95
A crisp, refreshing classic bursting with zesty lime, cool mint and sparkling lemonade, finished with dried lime and fresh mint.
Fire & Lime Margarita £11.95
Bold tequila meets citrusy lime with a fiery twist, rimmed in spicy, tangy salt for the perfect kick.
Chowk Velvet £14.95
A smooth strawberry daiquiri with white rum, fresh lime and sweet berry notes, topped with foam and a strawberry garnish.
Gold Punch £13.95
Tropical pineapple rum punch with dark rum and ginger ale, finished with dehydrated pineapple.
Rocket Launcher £12.95
A dangerously fun mix of Jägermeister, whisky and Vimto, with bold flavour and a sweet, explosive finish.
Spirits
Smirnoff £3.95
Classic, Raspberry, Mango, Blueberry.
Absolut £4.95
Classic, Mango, Mandarin, Watermelon.
Grey Goose £5.50
L’Orange, Strawberry & Lemongrass, Watermelon & Basil.
Tequila or Sambuca £4.95
Shots.
Famous Grouse £3.95
Johnnie Walker Red Label £4.95
Johnnie Walker Black Label £5.50
Jameson £4.50
Jack Daniel’s £4.50
Gentleman Jack £6.95
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel £6.95
Single Malt £5.50
Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Jura, Chivas Regal, Dalmore.
Gordon’s £3.50
Original, Pink, Mandarin, Lemon, Tropical Fruit.
Bombay Sapphire £4.50
Edinburgh Gin £4.50
Classic, Rhubarb & Ginger, Raspberry, Bramble & Honey, Pomegranate & Rose.
Alcohol-Free Gin £4.50
Beer & Cider
On draught: pint · half
Cobra £6.95 · £4.50
On draught.
Staropramen £6.95 · £4.50
On draught.
Aspall Cyder £6.95 · £4.50
On draught.
Alpaca-lypse £6.95 · £4.50
On draught.
Cobra (bottle) £4.50 · £7.95
330ml · 620ml.
Premium Lager £4.95
Asahi Super Dry, Birra Moretti, Peroni.
Alcohol-Free £4.95
Peroni 0.0%, Corona Cero 0.0%.
Barbican £4.95
Alcohol-free: Raspberry, Pomegranate, Pineapple, Peach.
V Vegetarian · VV Vegan · G Gluten · D Dairy · N Nuts · E Egg · S SeafoodPlease tell your server about any allergies. Not all ingredients are listed.
Kids
Little plates for little ones.
All dishes £9.95 for children 12 and under, served with mango or apple juice.
Kids Menu
All dishes £9.95 · For children 12 & under · Served with mango or apple juice
Chicken Wings £9.95
With chips.
Cheesy Pasta £9.95
With chips.
Egg Fried Rice £9.95
Chicken Strips £9.95
With chips.
Cheeseburger £9.95
With chips.
V Vegetarian · VV Vegan · G Gluten · D Dairy · N Nuts · E Egg · S SeafoodPlease tell your server about any allergies. Not all ingredients are listed.
Reservations
Hungry yet? Pull up a chair.
Book a table for lunch or dinner — order more than you planned, and let the table fill slowly.
Mon–Sat 12:00 — 23:00 · Sun 14:00 — 23:00
Walk-ins welcome when space allows.