Bombay Brasserie

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2414 University Blvd 210 (at Morningsie Drive)
Houston, TX 77005

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(713) 355-2000
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Bombay Brasserie - Houston, TX
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The Bombay Brasserie on University Boulevard is a more casual place than its upscale version (Narin's Bombay Brasserie off the West 610 Loop). That is part of its charm. The wait ...

Worst

The food was okay, but nothing memorable.. I was still hungry after dinner. Small servings.

Good food, nice drink/wine selection 2/6/2007

Food here has enough spice that you know you're eating Indian food. Samosas do the job and the Resiling compliments most chicken dishes well. I have to mention the poor girl in the booth in front of us on a date with the goof that mentioned his ""Frat"" 27 times....we started counting after the first few and it was the source of our entertainment. Anyways, the atmosphere here is pretty good and the service is attentive. Located in the Rice Village attached to the parking garage, this may be the time you should go ahead and just pay to park in the garage. The restaurant is worth it! Pros: food, service Cons: parking, frat boys more
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Worst Service ever 8/12/2006

The food is ok! Better food is available at other Indian restaurants in town! Pros: In the Village! Location Cons: Poor Service, Cramped seating, average ambience. more
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Bombay is still the best, by far in Houston 8/12/2006

Yes, they have moved, and I've been waiting for them to re-open. I recently tried their new location in Rice Village, and they are still, by far, the best indian cuisine I have ever had. Okay, so I am not indian, but I know good food. It's obvious that competing restaurants are using this review board to post slander, because anyone who is honest would tell you that nothing compares to the Tandoori or Tiki Marasal at this restaurant, anywhere. The Prahta and Vegetable Briyani, Saag Paneer and other dishes are the absolute best. I guess they guy that didn't get his ice cream was really cheap and insolent, because I know the owner treats people like they deserve to be treated, and usually that is very, very well. Pros: Indian food that is the absolute best Cons: Small restaurant, unappealling wine list more
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Worst Indian food in Houston 7/11/2006

Highly avoidable! Pros: free parking Cons: horrible stale food, even worse service more
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Makes me ashamed to be Indian 6/4/2006

How would you like to go to a restaurant where the waiter tells you, Only customers who give me good tips get complimentary ice cream? If so, then this is the restaurant for you. The food is your average North Indian curry-based dishes. However, the service is abominable. The owner of the restaurant insulted us repeatedly as he (1) disputed a discount card we were trying to use, (2) automatically added 18% gratuity to our bill, and (3) gave complimentary ice cream to every table except ours. We are native Houstonians and dine out very often. Weve been to almost every Indian restaurant in Houston. But type of cuisine aside, we have never been treated so condescendingly, and that too by the owner himself! There are many other Indian restaurants in town. Do yourself a favor and choose one of them. Cons: Service more
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Catering 4/5/2006

I have been to this restaurant and also been to gatherings that were catered by this restaurant. I was impressed each and every time. This is a restaurant that you can always count on time and time again to make and serve great traditional Indian food. The prices might be a bit more expensive than other Indian restaurants, but the food speaks for itself. PROS: Excellent Indian food CONS: more
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Awful food and horrible service 3/20/2006

This place is awful and I would not recommend it . The food is not good , the service is awful , we waited for an hour, before we were attended . The food took very long to come and they messed up the order . Food was awful . We will not go back there again more
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Love this place- where has it gone? 8/27/2005

We've loved everything about the Bombay Brasserie for 5+ years - location close to but not in the horrible Galleria traffic, fabulous food, attentive and caring service, terrific atmostphere. But today, horror of horrors, we drove past and it's boarded up! Please tell me they've just moved!!!!! The best Chicken Tikka Masala in the city - where do I go to get it now??? Pros: great food, friendly service Cons: closed more
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Great Place 6/17/2005

I 've been a regular at Bombay Brasserie ever since I first moved to Houston. Although, no restaurant here could compare to the food we have back home, Bombay Brasserie comes close to providing an ultimate Indian food experience. Go with friends, family, alone or with a date, the staff is very courteous and the food is great. My first 'blind date' with my girlfriend was at Bombay Brasserie. Well she reached there before me, and had to wait on me a good fifteen minutes. During that time, the staff and the manager treated her like royalty and shes completely sold on the place. We owe it to Bombay Brasserie for the lovely food and service that night. The buffet is a great value considering the variety of food from starters to desserts. By far, the best Indian restaurant in Houston. ps: their chicken tikka is to die for Pros: Great Food, Excellent Service, Ambience more
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Simply the Best 8/14/2004

I can't really see how anyone can find anything wrong with this place. The quality of the food is outstanding - try the Boti Kabob or the Chicken Tikka Masala. The buffet is only $10.95 and contains most of their popular dishes. The buffet is probobaly one of the biggest hidden secrets in Houston - and is an absolute steal. Go to their website - which you can search for on City Search I assume? I found a 20% off dinner coupon and they were more than friendly about using it - not a single question asked. They also gave me another 20% off card when I left and welcomed me to return - I thought that was real nice. The staff is A+, freindly, knowledgable (don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions). It doesn't get any better than this.... Pros: best indian food, priced perfectly, service is A+ more
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True Indian Food In Houston 5/31/2004

e and my gal friend went to this place couple of times. The food is excellent and the service is awesome. I recommend this place for every one. Kids, larger family, dates, especially those who want to taste an Indian food, this is the place to go. We ordered Potato cooked with yogurt and Eggplant curry and non. Its great food. You may want to customize the food if you want it mild and less spicy. We told the server to cook with less oil and very mild as my gal friend cant stand with spicy food. Hope this helps Pros: Great food, Good service, good for every one more
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Great food! 2/21/2004

I've been to this restaurant twice and both times, I came out satisfied with every aspect of this restaurant. The servers are courteous and they always come around to see if I'm okay. The owner is really nice and stops by all of the tables. The curry is fabulous. You have to try it! Pros: good parking, fair pricing more
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Pathetic 12/4/2003

The ENTIRE time not one person from the resturant approached me to see if I wanted anything. I wanted Mango Lassi, but at $3.95 a glass, I wasn't about to beg for it. (usual price $1.50-$2.50). The naan was gummy, and tough, like microwave bread, this they do not make fresh but keep on a steamer. Naan should be fresh, soft, yet crispy from being freshly baked. Customer service was pathetic. All this for $11.95? Please. The lunches around Hillcroft & 59 for $5.50 a buffet are way better. If you want a fine buffet lunch or dinner, visit the Indian resturant on S. Shepherd & Richmond for some excellent food. You will want to say ""Wow"", and the customer service is a pleasant contrast to the Bombay Brasserie. The Bombay Brasserie was a BOMB. Not ""THE BOMB"", but ""A BOMB"" Cons: Bad Service, Rude manager, Expensive uninspiring more
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Bombay Brasserie ROCKS! 10/8/2003

Wonderful Restaraunt! Great Food! Awesome Buffet! My Favorite Place in Houston for Indian food! Even my girlfriend loves this place! Pros: Buffet, Buffet, Buffet! more
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Great Food 9/20/2003

I have been to Bombay Brasserrie ten times. The standard is always good and you get value for your money. the taste is as very close to riginal authentic North Indian cusine. more
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Definitely best Indian food in Houston! 2/6/2003

I definitely think that the Indian food here is the best in Houston. When my co-workers want Indian food, I bring them here. Pros: Friendly staff, Good quality food more
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Luxurious Buffet and Good Indian Food 1/4/2003

In my opinion, Bombay Brasserie is the second best Indian restaurant in Houston after Ashoka. The place is clean and the ambiance is great. What I really love about this restaurant is that for the buffet, there is actually a chef standing in front of an Indian wok cooking spicy vegetables and meat. That feature makes me feel spoiled. The food is also pretty good with a good blend of different Indian spices. The selection is also very good. Pros: good food, clean, courteous service Cons: slightly pricey more
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Best Ruby Murry in Town 12/13/2002

Best Curry house in town (and i've tried the rest). Never had a problem with getting a table, service always good and a very decent menu selection that equals any curry house in London or Bradford!! Ask A.J. about any specials or his own recommendations and he'll be pleased to oblige. Great lunch buffet at a reasonable price. Very popular with everyone and child friendly. Go on.....give it a try..and enjoy a Ruby Murry tonight! Pros: Good prompt service, Great food, Great place more
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TOOO Costly, Too Greasy and no service 9/6/2002

This is probably the most highly advertised Indian restaurant. Other than that there is nothing great about this restaurant. Houston itself has a lot of other Indian restaurant which offers real Indian food or real American Indian Food with GOOD SERVICE and affordable cost. This place sucks in service, go there and read the comments register outside. Cons: BAD FOOD, BAD SERVICE, COSTLY more
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Authentic and really worth it 8/27/2002

Truly Authentic Stuff. Not your ""Tex-Mex"" style (shall we coina phrase Am-Ind?) junk served elsewhere by folks who'd sell their Grannies for a dollar. Wine List could do with more dicerning choices, but has improves considerably. Ambiance also good. But the food remains the closest to real quality Indian grub one would find in the top Indian restuarants in London and Amsterdam.. more
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  • Diners who want to experience exceptional and the best Indian cuisine take a short trip to Bombay Brasserie.

    Serving Northern Indian cuisine...this new, "pleasant surprise" in the Galleria area offers "solid food" that can be "wonderful"; patrons particularly laud the "great lunch buffet" (spoon up some of the terrific saag paneer) and the "courteous treatment" from a "knowledgeable staff." --Zagat Survey 1999

    "If you like Indian food, you will love Bombay Brasserie. If you think you don't like Indian food or haven't really tried it, this is your place." --Houston Chronicle

    "Best Indian Restaurant" --Houston Press 2000

    Voted "Best Buffet" by Houston Press

    Private wine room available-call for reservation 713/355-2000

Editorial

  • In Short
    The lunch buffet features more than 19 Northern Indian dishes including salads, freshly baked breads, tandoori meats, curries and fresh vegetables. Lamb vindaloo cooked in a...

  • 3/10/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card, Diner's Club, Cash
  • Neighborhoods: South Central, University Place
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