Bombay Kabab — Restaurant in New York

I’m sure there are many who love this place. I’m not one of them.

First, they’re listed as “Indian horizon” on Uber Eats, where I placed my order. Seems like something is off. I should probably have checked before I placed the order.

Second, the Entree was supposed to come with a side of rice - but it was missed.

Lastly, the chicken biryani. What can I say about this biryani. Personally, it was not worthy of the name. A chicken biryani with peas? I’ve had hundreds of biryanis in my life but never a chicken biryani that also had peas. Moreover, the biryani has turmeric - another ingredient that’s amazing but does not belong in a biryani. And then the texture - soggy. It’s the first principle of any pulao or biryani in the Indian subcontinent - every rice should be separable from the next in a nice steamy sort of way. Missed the mark on several counts.

Definitely not trying this...

UPDATE DEC. 2018: I just love this restaurant. It’s small and homey, and the people are so kind. The food is terrific. The samosas are so flaky, and everything is just right. I recommend the tandoori chicken (I prefer tikka because it’s boneless) and the naan, of course. If you can’t get here, they do deliver and it’s great then too — but if you can stop by it’s a great small spot. The lunch special is very fairly priced and a good opportunity to get used to the offerings.

PREVIOUS 2017: Absolutely wonderful new Indian restaurant in Park Slope. It’s in the space that housed a former good Indian spot, and it’s awfully tiny, but it’s really good. The chicken soup is lentil-based and excellent. The chicken tikka salad is very good. The naan is soft and crusty. I’m looking forward to...

Unfortunately, my experience at Bombay Kebab was very disappointing. The rice was completely bland and lacked any seasoning. The chicken was overcooked and dry, making it hard to enjoy. The saag paneer was extremely oily, which overpowered any flavor the dish might’ve had.

The naan was another letdown—dry and clearly reheated rather than freshly made. The dal was just as flavorless, missing the depth and spice you’d expect from a place that specializes in Indian cuisine. To top it all off, the Diet Coke I was served was expired.

Overall, this was a poor dining experience. I won’t be returning and cannot recommend this place based on what I had. There are far better options out there for authentic and satisfying...