Bombay Bistro Halal Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in Town of Colonie

I live in NYC and have a country house in New York State. I have been here most of the summer unusual this summer because I'm often travel in the summer time. We bring most of our supplies form the vast resources of NYC. I have no problem in going to Jackson Heights, Queens or Edison NJ for a good India/Pak fresh ingredients. My first need was Tahini, but at first I couldn't find a Middle Eastern market in Albany and have only a rudimentary knowledge of Albany's secrets, highways and byways. The google suggested Mid-east market was not to be found. l figured that an Indian market might stock Tahini. Wow this place had 'it' but what a great store.Rice from a single grain to 50 pound bags, Fresh small bell shaped eggplants about the size of a small christmas tree ornament and the big surprise a restaurant at the very back in the barn sized store with picnic tables and an open kitchen with a Chaat menu and as many eaters as there were seats; all there at a late evening hour. A happy place! The room had a great feeling of enjoyment that was quiet palpable. A great find in Albany and I learned that how cosmopolitan Albany is today. On another excursion, and with more preparation I found a substantial Mideast market more Indian groceries, a richly supplied Mexican market and surprisingly many ethnic restaurants in both Albany and Troy. Haven't found the perfect Greek market to beat Titan in Astoria. But there must be one in the capital area; a great days outing 25-35 miles from my house in...

They go by a different name now i think Chit Chat Cafe and it says under new management. Hopefully my review stays for the new place. there are a few things I look for and this place usually has it. I noticed that they opened up a café and as I was coming home from work and hungry, this seemed like a good time to try it out. I got the pav bhaji as a classic food. I probably won’t be getting anything else. After I got the order I asked if it was all of it. It was more the look back at me that of course this was a full order that caught me off guard. I’m including the pictures for context. This was $11 but i leave the judgment up to the reader if the cost is worth it. I know in New York charges are more for everything, but this is more than I was expecting. As well, the taste was ok. I’m not sure if it’s the same recipe and spices that are used from chaat place to chaat place. I also don’t like the level of oiliness that was in it. You can see the sheen in the container. I’ll keep searching for other chaat places until i get back to making my own. I look forward to more reviews from other people to see if other choices might be better options. I really wanted to try the channa bhatura as well but I can’t see myself spending that kind of money for so little. In the end, I had to eat more food at home, because this left...

When you first enter, you are in a shop. To the right is jewelry and items for decore. To your left is grocery items/ spices along with adornments for holidays/the home and incense. Keep walking til you come to the back of chit chaat where all the magic happens...the food. It's a casual vibe so I felt comfortable. Soft music with lyrics was playing in the background. The menu is on the wall by the cash register, or you can grab a physical menu off the counter. The staff was very attentive and friendly, helping us navigate through the menu. Lots of variety when it comes to dosa. Everything my friend and I ordered was jammed packed with vegan deliciousness. I'm not a big cauliflower fan but I was today with their gobhi manchurian! Idly /vada combo satisfied my cravings .The peanut chutney was good, the tomato chutney blessed my tastebuds, and the vegetables sambar warmed me up on this rainy day. I'm a dosa lover and we gobbled up the Karam dosa w/masala and the mysore dosai w/masala.

After you finish eating, you can be rung out for your meal up front if you decide to buy grocery items. The prices were affordable. This is the dosai spot for the 518. I'll be back with...