Gulmurg is being reopened at The Shalimar Hotel in Kemps Corner, Mumbai, after an 18-month restoration, according to The Shalimar Hotel. The 63-year-old restaurant is being presented in a refreshed format while its established identity is being retained. The South Mumbai dining institution is being positioned as a renewed hospitality destination where legacy, familiar flavours, and contemporary dining expectations are being brought together.
The reopening is being treated as an important moment for The Shalimar Hotel because Gulmurg has been associated with the property since 1962. The restaurant’s restoration has been guided by the idea of thoughtful evolution rather than full reinvention, The Shalimar Hotel stated. Its interiors, food and beverage programme, and service experience have been updated while the warm hospitality and familiar atmosphere connected with the restaurant are being preserved.
The restaurant’s legacy is also being continued through the Advani family’s three-generation association with The Shalimar Hotel. Gulmurg had earlier been nurtured under D.S. Advani, Chairman and Managing Director of The Shalimar Hotel. Its next phase is now being carried forward under Yash Advani, who is expected to continue the family’s emphasis on quality, consistency, and guest experience.
The menu is being refreshed without moving away from the restaurant’s best-known dishes. The Shalimar Hotel confirmed that Gulmurg’s enduring favourites, including Chicken Makhanwala and Paneer Makhanwala, continue to be part of the offering. Regional specialities, seasonal dishes, and modern additions have also been included to support the restaurant’s heritage while appealing to present-day diners.
The restored restaurant is being positioned as a bridge between nostalgia and modern hospitality. With refreshed interiors, attentive service, and an elevated food and beverage approach, Gulmurg is being shaped as both a familiar address for long-time patrons and a renewed dining destination for newer guests. Its reopening reinforces its place among Mumbai’s enduring culinary landmarks.