1947 eatery

28/09/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐥. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫.

At 1947, our naan is still baked the old way, over real charcoal.

No gas. No shortcuts. Just the deep smoky aroma of the tandoor, blistered edges, a soft centre, and the kind of flavour only real fire can give.

From the tandoor to your table, this is our promise to keep it authentic.

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

20/09/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭.

Behind every busy service at 1947 is a kitchen built on technique, timing and consistency.

From the tandoor to the pot, our team works with proper spices, premium ingredients and the kind of care that only comes from doing it night after night.

Authentic Indian food is not about shortcuts.
It is about flavour, fire and respect for the craft.

𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟕 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 - 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐁𝐃.

Book a table at 1947 Eatery on Federal Street, Auckland CBD. Reserve online for authentic Indian cuisine, cocktails, group dining and special occasions.

13/09/2026

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.

Our biryani brings the depth: layered, aromatic, slow-cooked and built around authentic flavours.

'Butter Pop Pop' brings the fun: sour apple, butterscotch, popcorn foam and caramelised popcorn.

Different moods. Same 1947 table.

𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐁𝐃 · 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭

29/08/2026

For ten years, 1947 Eatery has told the story of India through its food.

Not one region. Not one style. Not one definition of Indian cuisine.

Our menus have travelled through the streets of Delhi, Bombay to the kitchens of Punjab and Hyderabad, and across borders where centuries of culture have shaped the food of the subcontinent.

Some dishes are humble. Some are celebratory. Some are reimagined for a modern dining room. But their foundations remain grounded in the traditions, spices and techniques that inspired them.

That has been the philosophy of 1947 since we opened our doors a decade ago.

To explore. To respect tradition. To bring different stories of India to one table.

Ten years on, the journey continues.

1947 Eatery
A journey of flavours since 1947.

15/08/2026

August means something different at 1947.

It is the most important month of our year.

A month that carries the story behind our name. A story of freedom. Of change. Of people, cultures and histories that remain deeply connected across South Asia.

Azaadi. आज़ादी. آزادی.

A word understood across borders.

This August, our Freedom Menu celebrates that shared heritage through food. Flavours shaped across generations, cities and regions. Different traditions, brought together at one table.

The Freedom Menu will be available throughout August at 1947 Eatery.

This is our month.

This is our story.

This is Azaadi.

11/08/2026

Fresh surroundings. Same 1947 soul.

We’ve given 1947 Eatery a new chapter.

Rich leather, warm timber, deeper tones and softer light now shape the room, while keeping the dark, industrial character that has always been part of who we are.

A space designed to feel intimate, warm and distinctly 1947.

The food remains rooted in the flavours and stories we have spent the last decade building. The room has simply evolved around it.

Come experience the new 1947.

30/06/2026

A moment of immense pride for our team.

Today, we received our official Michelin Guide New Zealand 2026 plaque, a recognition that marks ten years of dedication to craft, consistency, and the culinary story we’ve worked hard to build.

Being included in the Michelin Guide’s first New Zealand edition is an honour we share with our entire community, our guests, our team, and everyone who has supported 1947 Eatery over the years. This plaque represents countless hours in the kitchen, a commitment to quality, and a passion for showcasing the flavours we love.

Thank you for being part of this journey.
We’re just getting started.

05/05/2026

Some dishes don’t need reinvention. They need respect.

Goat curry is one of them.

For a decade at 1947 Eatery, we have stayed true to the original.

Slow cooked. Deep, dark spices. No shortcuts. No trends.

Just patience, balance and flavour that builds with every bite.

This is how it has always been done.
This is how we will always serve it.
If you know, you know.
If you don’t, it’s time you tried it.

19/04/2026

Jalebi is not something you plate. It is something you make in the moment.

The batter hits hot ghee. The swirl forms in seconds. Straight into warm syrup with saffron and rose. No holding. No shortcuts. You get it as it was meant to be eaten.

It is one of the most recognised sweets across the subcontinent, but very few places take the time to do it fresh for every order.

This is that version.

1947 Eatery

19/03/2026

𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟳 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆.

A time for family. A time to gather. A time to share a proper meal.

We are open all Eid weekend.
Join us for a festive feast with the people who matter most.

Warm food. Full tables. Good company.

10/03/2026

The great Indian debate.

Veg Biryani or Veg Pulao?

Some say veg biryani does not exist.
Others defend it with passion.

At 1947 Eatery and Times of India, we believe the difference is simple.

If vegetables are cooked first and rice is added later, that is pulao.
If the rice and marinated vegetables are layered, sealed and cooked on dum with saffron and spices, that is biryani.

So we made ours the traditional way.

Layered.
Sealed.
Slow cooked.

Now the question is yours to answer.

Veg Biryani or Veg Pulao?

Tell us what you think in the comments. Then come try our three dum biryanis and decide for yourself.

02/03/2026

This festive season, we turn the page.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝟭𝟵𝟰𝟳 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂.

Three authentic Dum Biriyanis.
A re-engineered Tandoor grill selection.
Curries that travel from Old Delhi to Bengal, from Hyderabad to the coasts of Goa.
A culinary journey crafted with depth, heritage and precision.

For a decade, you have known us for authenticity.
This menu elevates that promise.

Every dish is deliberate.
Every spice has purpose.
Every section tells a story.

From the House of Biryani to the Royal Nihari.
From bold Zamindari grills to classics slow cooked the traditional way.
This is India on a plate. Refined. Honest. Unapologetic.

Celebrate with flavour that carries history.

Welcome to the new era of 1947 Eatery.