Celebrity Dining Experience Menu
New Delhi Restaurant is an amazing San Francisco destination dining experience. We have served royalties, moviestars, presidents and many more celebrities over our 30 years of service. Chef Ranjan Dey is able to customize a menu depending upon the mood and cravings of the celebrity he is serving. The Celebrity Dining Experience Menus were developed as part of our continuing story archiving of serving these famous celebrities. Chef Ranjan Dey has created these extra special dishes that have satisfied our celebrity diners, and now, available for you to savor!
Celebrity Dining Experience - Anthony Hopkins
On a visit to New Delhi Restaurant, Oscar winning actor Anthony Hopkins was keen to try a dish featuring fish and coconut. To satisfy his dining pleasure, Chef Ranjan Dey created a special dish with mint, cilantro, coconut and salmon. Come enjoy this dish exactly the way Anthony Hopkins enjoyed it. A unique celebrity dining experience.
Appetizer:
Harra Keebab – savory green vegetable cakes with cumin and ajwain
Main Dish:
Goan Kofta with Salmon – A Spinach Kofta with mushroom, soya bits cooked in a mint-cilantro-coconut gravy with Salmon pieces
Accompanied by:
Paneer Tikka Masala – paneer cooked in tomato cream sauce, flavored with crushed fenugreek leaves
Yellow Dal – yellow lentils seasoned with garlic, cumin and cilantro
Lucknowi Pullao – Saffron flavored Basmati Rice
Nan Bread – leavened soft bread made with flour dough and cooked in the oven
Dessert:
Mango Rice Pudding
Masala Chai – Indian chai flavored with cardamom
Paired Cocktail:
New Delhi Sunset – An exotic combination of vodka, sparkling lemonade, pomegranate syrup and a dash of grapefruit juice
Paired Wine:
Pinot Grigio – Full of delicate complexity and refreshing crispness. Spicy aroma of pear and melon lead to a burst of pear and mango on the palate
Pricing:
Pre-paid: $45, dinner only
Option 2: $55 dinner with paired cocktail (non-alcoholic option available)
Option 3: $65 dinner with paired cocktail, plus paired glass of wine (Wine substitution available from our wine list. Non-alcoholic cocktail option available)
Option 4: $90 dinner with paired cocktail, plus paired bottle of wine (Wine substitution available from our wine list. Non-alcoholic cocktail option available)
Celebrity Dining Experience - Bill Clinton
When Bill Clinton visited New Delhi Restaurant to meet community influencers, he told Chef Ranjan Dey that his favorite dish was Chicken Tikka Masala, but he would like it a little different. Chef Ranjan Dey prepared and served Pepper Chicken with Paneer. This dish has the same mouth feel and texture as Chicken Tikka Masala, but is a wonderful twist on a classic recipe.
Appetizer:
Alu Chat Croustade – tasty potato garbanzo mash in a tamarind bath
Main Dish:
Pepper Paneer Chicken – creamy coconut chicken and paneer in onion gravy with black pepper, curry leaves and whole mustard
Accompanied by:
Black Lentils – harmoniously combined with tomatoes and ginger, simmered overnight on a very slow fire
Sag Paneer – spinach cooked with home-made soft cheese, seasoned with garlic
Lucknowi Pullao – Saffron flavored Basmati Rice
Nan Bread – leavened soft bread made with flour dough and cooked in the oven
Dessert:
Gulab Jamun – Milk dumpling in cardamom syrup
Masala Chai – Indian milk tea
Paired Cocktail:
Taj Express – A seventh wonder created with pineapple juice, cranberry juice, vodka and white rum.
Paired Wine:
White Merlot – Brilliant dusky vermillion hue, with luscious juicy watermelon flavors
Pricing:
Pre-paid: $45, dinner only
Option 2: $55 dinner with paired cocktail (non-alcoholic option available)
Option 3: $65 dinner with paired cocktail, plus paired glass of wine (Wine substitution available from our wine list. Non-alcoholic cocktail option available)
Option 4: $90 dinner with paired cocktail, plus paired bottle of wine (Wine substitution available from our wine list. Non-alcoholic cocktail option available)
Celebrity Dining Experience - Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs visited New Delhi Restaurant during an Apple product launch at the nearby Moscone Center. As a vegetarian, he wanted to try a healthy and light dish, with a signature twist from Chef Ranjan Dey. This inspired the creation of a flavor-fullest delicacy featuring garbanzo and green peas. Normally, this is served with lamb, but Chef Ranjan Dey created a vegetarian version specifically for this discerning diner.
Appetizer:
Chili Cheese Pakora – spiced paneer and green chili fritters
Main Dish:
Mattar Channa Lamb Ghungani – Fragrant garbanzo, green peas and lamb simmered with delicate spices cooked Benarasi style
Accompanied by:
Black Lentils – harmoniously combined with tomatoes and ginger, simmered overnight on a very slow fire
Dum Maro Dum Alu – a psychedelic taste sensation with purple poppy seeds and panch phoran
Lucknowi Pullao – Saffron flavored Basmati Rice
Nan Bread – leavened soft bread made with flour dough and cooked in the oven
Dessert:
Rasmalai – Milk sponge cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and pistachio reduction
Masala Chai – Indian chai flavored with cardamom
Paired Cocktail:
Madras Madness – A tasty light and dark rum cocktail with Indian Alphonso mango pulp and grenadine
Paired Wine:
Syrah – Rich velvety texture, subtle spice notes and a lingering fresh fruit flavor unfolds on the palate
Pricing:
Pre-paid: $45, dinner only
Option 2: $55 dinner with paired cocktail (non-alcoholic option available)
Option 3: $65 dinner with paired cocktail, plus paired glass of wine (Wine substitution available from our wine list. Non-alcoholic cocktail option available)
Option 4: $90 dinner with paired cocktail, plus paired bottle of wine (Wine substitution available from our wine list. Non-alcoholic cocktail option available)
We Have Served Over 2 MILLION Guests, This Is What They Are Saying!
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I hosted my hubby's 50th at New Delhi Restaurant. Working with the owner/ celebrity chef Mr. Ranjan was delightful. He was generous with accommodating our... read more
- Food is terrific! Medium to hot spicy! Great employees! Lovely interior. Good drinks. I will be back!
- The best. Period. Beautiful atmosphere, adorable staff, and the best Indian food in SF as far as I'm concerned AND at a fair price. Fresh,... read more
- We had our Sangeet/Rehearsal dinner party at the New Delhi Restaurant in San Francisco and it was one of the highlights of our celebration.
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- Amazing service! Food is fantastic! Couldn't recommend enough to anyone who enjoys a great curry!
- Delicious food, kind and respectful service (not rushed). A good menu with just the right amount of options
- I walked into this place while taking a stroll around the neighborhood and I'm so glad I did.
There were so many vegetarian options it was... read more
- This is a must experience Indian restaurant and a legacy business in SF. The food is authentic, and the service is like being part... read more
- Food is delicious. Had the butter chicken. Came in with some co workers and all our plates were clean when we left. Lots... read more
- Amazing korma and vegetarian options! This is one of my favorite spots for Indian food and it never disappoints. Also checkout the patio seating for... read more
- Best Indian food EVER!!! It was an EXPERIENCE to remember!! The aroma, the decor, the customer service, and the amazing food!! Favors beyond belief!!!
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- Delightful Authentic with good ambiance Very realistic Indian food . Excellent service . Delightful ambiance of old world India. We had stuffed naan with many traduIndian dishes whose names unfortunately... read more
- Very tasty! The samosas were tasty and on point! We both had the chicken tikka masala with a side of rice and two garlic naan. It was... read more
- A wonder near my hotel We visited New Delhi for the final dinner of our San Francisco vacation. We had a great experience from the wonderful space that greats you... read more
- Excellent Indian food in a great location I have to be honest, I do not for the life of me understand all the criticism this place gets. Its great Indian food with... read more
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