Bombay Cafe

Indian restaurant · George Mason

Bombay Cafe

Indian restaurant · George Mason

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11213 Lee Hwy E, Fairfax, VA 22030

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Samosas, butter chicken, naan, and sweet treats are favorites  

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"Eastown's only Indian restaurant uses fresh ingredients and grinds its own spices to prepare curries, vindaloo, tandoori, korma. Locals favor the weekday lunch buffet and rotating drink specials." - Square One Design

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Pallavi Salvi

Google
The platter includes two curry options along with rice, naan, and dessert. The food quality is good; however, the service could be improved. The staff appeared overwhelmed and there was a lack of clarity regarding orders, leading to some wait time. Overall, while the food was enjoyable, better management and more organized service would enhance the dining experience.

Arun Serrão (E-Man)

Google
Bombay Cafe in Fairfax is the kind of place that feels like a little burst of warmth and flavor right in the middle of town. From the moment you step inside, there's this inviting aroma of spices that just makes your mouth water. The menu is packed with all those classic Indian dishes you crave, from creamy butter chicken that's pure comfort food to flavorful biryanis that are layered with spices and tender meat. They also have a great selection of vegetarian options, which is always a plus. I've tried a few different things there, and you can really taste the freshness of the ingredients and the care they put into the cooking. What I really appreciate about Bombay Cafe is the atmosphere. It's not overly fancy, but it's cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with friends. The staff are always friendly and happy to offer recommendations if you're feeling adventurous or unsure what to order. Oh, and you can't forget the naan! It comes out all warm and pillowy, perfect for scooping up all those delicious sauces. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Indian cuisine or just looking to try something new, Bombay Cafe in Fairfax is definitely worth a visit. It's become one of my go-to spots for a flavorful and satisfying meal that always hits the spot.

K Kay

Google
Mold in Sweets. When I showed it to the lady who works there, she smiled and said don’t take that one and walked away. Later she came around and said, “that these types of sweets go bad so quick, what to do?”. I have eaten and ordered from here many times and their samosas are great. Other foods good as well. But now I am skeptical about eating here. What else they sell old and expired? I guess we will never know. A food inspection needs to happen asap.

Darya D

Google
Ordered a small container of chickpeas for $8 and it was literally the most vile thing I’ve ever had. It tasted exactly like sewer water. The main dishes we got were piping hot but the chickpeas were warm and cold. Clearly it was not fresh and had gone bad.

Terry Joos

Google
My rating is based on delicious food and an exceptionally friendly staff. The restaurant is strictly strip mall. Comfortable and clean, but not very decorated. We were on our way to lunch at another favorite restaurant, when we walked in here. Another patron saw us puzzling the ordering instructions and came over to both explain it and confirm this is a great place to eat. We tried a two curry lunch platter with butter chicken and chicken curry and a naan on the side. They were so delicious I went back to order more to-go for tonight — tandoori chicken and chicken biryani. It all seemed a great value for a wonderful lunch.

Neera Aharwar

Google
It is a good place for chaats and eat . They have to go boxed ready to pickup. People can come and pickup the food. If they don't want to go restaurant and don't have time. They have thalli options too. You cab choose two curries and it will serve with rice and one naan which is sufficient foe one People in good price just $12. They have variety of indian Mithai . Gulag jamun,

Anuj Patel

Google
The American version of a Punjabi Dhabha is what Bombay Cafe is to me. I’ve lived in the area for over two years now and there’s just nothing like it. I️ still Haven’t found a better butter chicken in Nova. I’ve tried all the top Indian restaurants in Nova but find myself eating from here the most. Casual. Take out or eat there. If you’ve never been here and love Punjabi I️ndian food, its a must try to get a feel of the real real good good. The combo specials are the best route and the to go section is very useful! Bombay cafe is more than Indian food. It’s a community.

Namrata Grover

Google
Very very hot inside of this place. Food is delicious & IT’S COOKED THE DESI WAY
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Terry J.

Yelp
My rating is based on delicious food and an exceptionally friendly staff. The restaurant is strictly strip mall. Comfortable and clean, but not very decorated. We were on our way to lunch at another favorite restaurant, when we walked in here. Another patron saw us puzzling the ordering instructions and came over to both explain it and confirm this is a great place to eat. We tried a two curry lunch platter with butter chicken and chicken curry and a naan on the side. They were so delicious I went back to order more to-go for tonight -- tandoori chicken and chicken biryani. It all seemed a great value for a wonderful lunch.
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Swatee G.

Yelp
I debated long and hard before I decided on a rating for this place. They are not what you would call a traditional restaurant you would expect in the US. But if they were in India, they would fit right in! I have specific items that i absolutely love here and come to the store just for these. I know for a fact these are fresh made daily ( just given the volume they sell each day + having heard that from a wedding vendor a while ago). I absolutely love love love their motichur Ladoos! For anyone unfamiliar - these are little dessert balls made with ghee, sugar and chickpea flour. They sell these by the hundreds each day. Anytime we visit friends that are not from the area, they beg us to bring them som Ladoos. Very reminiscent of India and how these are traditionally made. I wouldn't change a thing about them. I also love their Gulab jamun and Cham Cham - again desserts that are super popular in India and I think they do very well. I've never bought these from here and found them to be lacking in taste or stale etc. When it comes to savory food, we have a few things we love - samosas ( again made fresh daily, they sell a lot of these). Love the tamarind chutney these come with. I actually buy that sauce by the tub to have at home for other Indian dishes, it's really really good. - the Dahi poori chaat, again delicious and always fresh - aloo tikki chaat, big fan favorite at our home when it comes to Indian street food - chole Bhature, so so yum and very reminiscent of India with the taste They used to do Indian breakfast platters over the weekend but stopped now which I'm bummed about. I stay away from the hot food bar because I don't usually like that. People seem to love it. The place is def a little rough around the edges, dated and a little sad looking. Their food is really good though!
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Maitrayee D.

Yelp
Best fast food Indian restaurant in town. Reasonably priced. We were a group of 17 went thete Monday night. We ordered various dishes from Samosa, samosa chat , Cauliflower paratha, Food from their buffet, Choley Batura . All the dishes were simply delicious. Reminds you of food back home. Masaka tea and Indian sweets were yummy.
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Maddie s.

Yelp
This is my go-to Indian fast food spot in nova. As a vegetarian, everything I've gotten has been phenomenal. The service is always friendly and swift. The interior is very homey and feels welcoming, their holiday decorations are also super fun. I've brought family here before and the reviews always rave, definitely recommend!
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Hit D.

Yelp
Did a carry out recently! Bombay Cafe is the OG for curries and samosas. The options for buffet, sweets and street food are still there but it's almost everything is already prepared and the fresh options are limited. Also, that hospitality is missing from the restaurant!

Mina G.

Yelp
It's used to be the go to place, now just filthy, overpriced ok food with same food flavors, sweets are old and tasteless. Do not purchase the premade food containers ( smells of old old food) Needs a lot of cleanup and updating.

Aman F.

Yelp
The place is as grimy as ever, Bollywood photos askew, paint worn out on hi-vis hi-traffic doors, smelly bathrooms, rexine sofas torn, etc etc. The food is OK, the sweets and savories very good. However, they did not have desi mirchis ("Thai chillies") when I asked for some to garnish my chhole-bature: I wonder what chillies they use in their dishes. Their haleem, traditionally a mushy Muslim dish of finely shredded meats/chicken combined wholly with smoothly mashed lentils, had large chicken pieces, including some bone-in ones. I've never seen that before. And it was not very good either.
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Jade J.

Yelp
Bombay Cafe is a little hidden gem for Indian food. I got a takeout order and I was impressed with the flavorfulness of both dishes. The service was very quick and seamless. I can now rest assured that I made a good decision on where to go for Indian food... Butter chicken-- Very mild and buttery taste with a slight kick of spices. Pairs really well with Raita and the jasmine rice. I recommend this dish and it was a hit for the family. Shahi paneer-- Excellent vegetarian dish with chunks of soft paneer in a tomatoe based shahi paneer sauce. I absolutely love this dish and thought they did a great job with the paneer consistency and shahi sauce flavor. Garlic naan and Samosa--Packed with garlic and great add on to the prior dishes. I recommend not getting this take out or at least toasting it more since it wasn't crunchy upon arrival. The samosa was everything you'd expect a good samosa to taste like. Not too dry either. Overall, great place. I would order from here again.
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Ricky M.

Yelp
Bombay Cafe in Vienna is known for its exceptional food, which is highly flavorful and sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates. The restaurant's menu features a wide range of dishes inspired by Indian cuisine, with a particular emphasis on traditional Bombay-style dishes. One of the most appealing aspects of the restaurant is its reasonable pricing. Diners can enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal and nice ambience without breaking the bank. In addition to the main courses, the restaurant offers a variety of desserts to round out the dining experience. I am only giving them 3 stars because on two separate occasions, I have been skipped in line by other Indian men and the staff did not say anything and served them before me. Plus I have to stand and wait for them to get the fresh naan out the oven when it would have otherwise been mine had I been served in order of who showed up first. Overall, if you are looking for a delicious and authentic Indian meal in Vienna, Bombay Cafe is definitely worth a visit. With its tasty and affordable food, you are sure to leave satisfied and wanting to come back for more.

Steve B.

Yelp
I think their food is amazing. The Chana Masala is the absolute best I've ever had. I would have no problems being a vegetarian if I could have this and their great naan everyday. My only complaint is that the quality of the food really deserves a better setting, and a nice sit down atmosphere. But my taste buds are more than satisfied!
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Karl B.

Yelp
Good service. The good was well prepared the butter chicken was especially good. Very decent naan.

Becca M.

Yelp
Very tasty and pretty reasonably priced. People complaining about price aren't recognizing that price increases are pretty universal everywhere. It's still less than $15 for a typical dinner. Dining is seat yourself. Nothing fancy. My tip would just be to go in person to order, don't do delivery- especially if you want drinks. I have been missing my drink 2 times in a row when ordering online. I enjoy the butter chicken and I like the paneer dishes.
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Mister H B.

Yelp
Terrible customer service! People upfront taking orders as well as the two women behind the counter are totally clueless when it comes to good customer service! They ignore you, not even that busy! The owner needs to retrain his people!
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Madhurima D.

Yelp
One cold evening on a weekend, I was craving for some good Indian sweets. Was talking to one of my good friends that night and shared my craving with her. She then suggested this place in Virginia and we decided to go there. It took us about an hour to drive here, but it was well worth it. The sweets available were exactly the kind that I often crave of, the syrupy gulab jamun and chum chum types. They had jangree and jilebi too. We both got quite a few of each variety and later shared them among ourselves. Each one of them was delicious and didn't disappoint our taste buds! We also ordered pani puri, bhel puri, samosa chat and papri chat. They were all good, but each lacked something. Papri chat had a lot of yoghurt just the way I like it, we all loved it! But the rest of them didn't satisfy us as much. Samosa chat was a bit too spicy, Pani puri and bhel puri were disappointing. The prices were reasonable and the place is well kept! There is an Indian grocery right next to it.
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Gomathi N.

Yelp
I ordered for a small party. samosas and Paneer tikka, noodles. order was freshly made and ready to go. the service was very good. food was excellent! owner Davinder ji was very prompt and the whole experience was very good. Gomathi Nagaraj
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Puneet V.

Yelp
Simply put - this place is a fill in the blank when you are left with no choices. Food looks good but tastes very mediocre. The three dishes i got for carry out turned out to be just average. Only thing i like about this place are the samosas and quick service. Give it a shot when u run out of other choices.
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Kavita K.

Yelp
Came here with an eclectic group for lunch. Wow! What a super hole-in-the-wall find for Indian food! I loved how authentic the taste was - not adapted to cater to the non-Indian palate while maintaining the right amount of mildness to be super yummy without runny noses :) The gobi paranthas and Punjabi kadi were just like grandma made - FYI the paranthas are HUGE, so split them if you wanna enjoy some other dishes/appetizers (papdi chaat and samosa chaat were my favorite - skip the pani puri though). Also tried the fish curry (meh) and lassi (how can you not like mango lassi!). Others in my group were raving about the butter chicken too. Overall a fabulous culinary experience in a casual dining environment- definitely coming back for more!
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Abby T.

Yelp
Bombay Cafe is such a hidden restaurant in Fairfax! There were so many different options of curry to choose from, along with different desserts and sides that you can choose. I did the 'pick 2' which was around $10 and comes with rice, naan, and a dessert; I got the butter chicken and dal makhani which were pretty good, but the amount of curry to the rice/naan didn't really match up well. I wish their curry portions were a bit bigger. Other than that, it's a super homey restaurant, and the service was good!

Rajinder S.

Yelp
Worst place ever ..What a cheep People..I ordered 45 Samosas..And with that they only Gave me 2 small containers of sauce..All employees have an attitude with customers ..Not a good Place Specially with customer service & cheapness

S S.

Yelp
Filthy restaurant serving stale food. Complete downhill from a few years ago. Used to be a good value for the platter and the sweets. Now over-priced sweets and serving stale naans to carry out orders who will just not bother to return.
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Ron J.

Yelp
Hands down best fresh samosas in the town. I have been coming to this place for long time and love their fresh piping hot samosas. Their tea is freshly made too and is not the one from machine. Their thali is good for the price. For around $9 you get two sabji, naan, rice and a sweet which is a steal.
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Irsa J.

Yelp
Are you tired of driving all the way to NJ like to get some decent papdi chat, as myself. Well you are in Luck now coz Bombay Cafe has the best papdi chat in VA. Flavors are amazing and it feels like I'm eating chat in Pakistan. Their papdi chat comes with one dahi bhalla that's mixed in papdi chat and it's absolutely delicious. Quantity is perfect and I'm usually stuffed afterwards. Prices are decent as well.
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Dakota M.

Yelp
The cafe itself is pretty run down and not maintained very well. It is a bit offputting when going through the cafiteria waiting line and sitting at uncleaned tables. The pictures of the food on the wall looked amazing so I choose one of the items to get from that and my friend had goat with curry. Everything purchased here is seperate so make sure to get rice or Nann if that is your jam. The somosa are on a hand written note saying that they are made to order so please be patient with the wait, it will be worth it (or something along those lines). I was excited for it. But my somosa came out cold and it def was not made to order but rather probably more along the lines of being under a faulty warming light.
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Caryna F.

Yelp
A lot has changed at Bombay Cafe over the past year. New interior design, and a new, more tailored menu. This food is prepared well, and is not too "dumbed down" for the American/Anglo palate. Yes, they offer an excellent Butter Chicken, and also a Tandoori cooked chicken, but there are also some more unusual dishes and sauces, which were also delicious and fun. I really enjoyed my ground chicken dish. It had a nice spice to it. The dinners all come automatically with fresh hot naan, basmati rice, and a nice bit of dessert. Very filling and delicious meal, $8-$10, depending on 2 or 3 entree choices. The young couple who helped me with my take away dinner were very kind and helpful. We will definitely be back, maybe even eat-in next time!

G R.

Yelp
Utterly disappointed! I have visited this place a few times now. Ordered Tikki Chat a couple of days ago for a take out. My pregnant wife was eating it and found a metal wire in the chat. Luckily she didn't eat it.. What if she accidentally swallowed the wire? We are completely shocked with the quality of the food they are serving the customers. This is absolutely ridiculous. BEWARE OF THIS PLACE.
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Jeremy F.

Yelp
One of my go-to places. If you want reliably good Indian food at a reasonable price and cheap delivery look no further.
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Saravanan D.

Yelp
Never had such a worst biriyani ever in my life. I don't suggest this place for anyone.
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Sean H.

Yelp
Ehh. This place is just so-so. I've lived around the world and I've had Indian cuisine from all over. And I know I sound like arrogant and like I'm bragging when I say that blah blah blah, but really, I've had low end Indian food in Jakarta that tasted better than this. This place just isn't anything special. Let me preface with a warning: Nothing they make is spicy. If you came here in search of fire, you won't find it here. Major bummer. Second, the food is nothing special. It tastes like a cafeteria variant of Indian food. It's like if Old Country Buffet added a 'Mediocre Foreign Food' section to their restaurants. It's just so underwhelming taste-wise. The reason I'm giving this place 3 stars though: The rice was good, the prices were fair, and the staff was friendly.
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Connie W.

Yelp
We got a rice and two sides special with naan bread Combo. Very tasty. Glad we decided to stop in.
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Cori W.

Yelp
I got take out. A thali platter, mallakofta and spicy madness. Everything was really tasty. The heat level was good. Curries were all very flavorful. Plenty of rice too.
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Roxanne R.

Yelp
The dahi puri was spot on! It's was crispy abs fresh with the right amount of sweet tangy and spicy!
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Niyati S.

Yelp
Best Indian food in Virginia . Love all of it . Samosas are the best. Best Sweets/Mithai at this place . I am very impressed .
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Christopher S.

Yelp
Truly one of the more unique Indian eateries I have come across. Attached to an Indian grocery store, one orders at the counter either a la carte or from a cafeteria line of daily rotating vegetable and meat dishes with a 6.99 lunch special that reminds me of an Indian version of the "meat and three" joints down South. The special comes with a large mound of basmati rice, a frisbee sized disc of warm fluffy naan, choice of two entrees, and a complimentary dessert. In the main dining area, don't forget to help yourself to the soup of the day (usually dal, a split pea-like soup w/ lentils and various spices), pickled mango chutney, and sliced red onions. Folks may complain about the no frills appearance of the dining area, the fact that the A/C is not cranked up appropriately, and the stoic service, but I actually find that it adds to the charm since this seems like a place where the first generation Indians hang out for a homecooked meal that reminds them of the motherland rather than the traditional Indian buffet, the new fast casual joints that are all the rage, or the fine dining makeovers of classic working class dishes. I like that slight discomfort of feeling like I've stepped into a space that's completely foreign to me and sampling dishes that are not expected to adhere to a prototype geared towards non-natives. The chana masala (chickpeas) and butter chicken have an unexpected intensity in flavors that linger on your tongue in a way that invites you back for more. On a second visit, I sampled a stir-fried eggplant dish that uses real Indian eggplants with the stems intact in a rich onion/tomato chutney with contrasting textures and flavors between the flesh and skin of the eggplant that are unique to its Italian and Japanese counterparts. Even the dal, which is typically bland in most Indian buffets, has a nice earthy flavor with pleasant undertones of spice. There is also a completely separate display counter of colorful Indian desserts to go, traditional appetizers, and a la carte specials if one chooses to forgo the combination special. A delicious change of pace from traditional Indian fare that is light on the wallet but rich in authenticity.
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Sara M.

Yelp
Although far the best Indian food around you cannot beat the price. We went at dinner time and got the platter. It came with rice, naan, two entree dishes and the dessert of the day. The naan and dessert were both really good. The naan was fresh and hot. The dessert was rose flavored creamy ball and very good. Even if the other was a bit unremarkable the platter was certainly awesome for $6.99. It took quite awhile to be rung up but otherwise it was quite speedy. It is open late as well.

Nim G.

Yelp
we really like this place, but went there a couple weeks ago. We were charged $2.50 per piece of samosa as we ordered less than 10 pieces. samosas used to be $1 and then $1.50, but this pricing seems outrageous. love the samosa, but ain't driving or paying this price.
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Jini K.

Yelp
My in-laws have gone to Bombay Cafe for years and have brought my husband and me some of the platters to try on occasion. One thing that is clear is there is no uniformity to the food, as the taste seems to fluctuate depending on who is making it (in my head it's a bunch of Indian aunties who don't use recipes and freestyle the food according to their own palettes). Although the food appears to be good value for the portions, it's never flavorful and at times, it borders on being inedible. We've tried various palak (spinach) dishes a few times and they have been so salty to the point that we have thrown away entire plates. As someone that likes my food well salted even I can say that the amount of salt that is added to some of their dishes will make anyone's blood pressure rise to astronomical levels! The Shahi Paneer, Daal and Naan all leave something to be desired, though not quite as inedible as the spinach dishes. The only condition upon which Bombay Cafe is the right choice would be if you're looking for good value for the sheer volume of food you're getting. If you're on a quest for good Indian food, there are a ton of better options within a 10 mile radius!
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Saket S.

Yelp
Do not recommend this restaurant. We ordered 3 chicken appetizer and with each appetizer they gave Chole which was the strangest thing I have noticed and first of its kind. Who serves chole with non-veg appetizer. The taste of appetizer (and Chole) were not good. Undercooked chicken. My wife ordered Chole Bhature . We were expecting two fluffy Puri type of bhature as they are served regularly, instead, we received more than 10 small type puris. Chole served did not taste good at all. Overall disappointed with the quality of food. we wanted to have tasty food but left with a bad taste in our mouth
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Adam S.

Yelp
I'm not sure if any lunch deal is better than this. $6.99 for 2 sides, a lot of rice, huge naan and a small dessert. I got their chickpeas and butter chicken. It was so much that I'll have to save the rest for another meal. You know the restaurant is good when you see other Indians eating there.
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Antarjot K.

Yelp
The butter chicken and the tandoori chicken are great! Must get the mint chutney with everything and extra onions that are in the tandoori chicken tray ! Everything else is okay. When the older employees are in there they are nice! The owner is also really nice! The younger employees are really rude and mean when the owner isn't around so service depends on who you get. They have yelled avoided and given my mom's order to another person(young employees).

Romita B.

Yelp
Horrible place and horrible food. Too expensive for no reason. Your food is trash get a better cook or close your business. Woodland right across is so much better
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Bhushan H.

Yelp
Their selling point is $7.99 2 entree dish served with rice and naan. Quality of food is below average, just like any other Indian restaurant in the US. I'd have given two stars had they not soaked my DahiPuri in Yogurt and tamarind sauce, not to mention it was priced at $7.99 which is another ridiculous pricing. Again, my mistake - such things shouldn't be tried anywhere except at home or in India. Definitely not coming back to this place.

Melanie P.

Yelp
Good price and has a nice variety as a vegetarian! I really like that you can get a platter with two entrees, naan, and a dessert. I will be coming back!
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Paulina P.

Yelp
Wow I wish I took pictures to show you guys, but I literally devoured all the food and didn't even get a chance to remember to snap a photo. I saw that it was open late and had good yelp reviews so I decided to give it a try. Got the dinner platter (2 entrees, rice, naan, and dessert all for $7.99!!!) and the young woman at the register was polite and greeted me. I got the butter chicken and the potatoes/peas(don't remember the name exactly but I think it was alu matar?). When I ordered, the lady called to the back and asked them to make an order of naan for me. When it came out, IT WAS SO HOT AND FRESH AND SMELLED ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I wish I can smell that all the time. So mouthwatering. The butter chicken was also soooo delicious. Very creamy and savory. I didn't enjoy the potato/pea dish as much but it was alright. The rice was long grained white rice and could've been a bit more fresh? There were lots of hard clumps stuck together but tbh wasn't that big of a deal. It's just rice ya know. The dessert was delicious as well! I don't know what it's called but it's like a white ball in some creamy and very sweet white sauce? It had a sweet milky taste and the texture of crumbly cheese. Loved it! Overall, I know I will DEFINITELY be back here due to the great price, big portion (I'm stuffed and still have leftovers), delicious food, many options, and late closing time. I heard lunch deals are cheaper so even better! Give it a try if you get the chance! A great hidden gem:) Update! Came here again for the 3rd time this month lol. I gotchu guys, I remembered to take a pic this time haha! The dessert for today was SUPER sweet, almost borderline sickly sweet? But still quite delicious! I got two servings of butter chicken Bc ITS BOMB. K that's all lol, signing out~
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Christopher M.

Yelp
Fast and flavorful! Service is super prompt and friendly. You can order specific entrees or sample their buffet. I got goat biryani and it was DELICIOUS it came as "medium" spicy, which was a little hotter than my normal preference, but I cooled it off with the raita and some extra yoghurt. I'll be back. Very reasonable prices.

Guru T.

Yelp
Order malai kofta...water down...horrible taste...bad piece of paper in it. Definitely disputed that charge with my card services. Horrible food and for no reason it's that expensive.
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Bill H.

Yelp
Good, cheap Indian food. For $7 you get a Naan, some basmati rice and two entrees, and a small dessert. If you like Indian sweets, you can buy them by the pound. They have a good variety of sugary, boiled milk and cheese style indian desserts. As many have said, the butter chicken is great. I think they use Tandoori chicken in the making of it to give it a great smokey flavor. I had the Dahl to go with it. Rich and creamy. I could eat that all day with basmati rice! I'm used to the variety of all you can eat Indian buffets, but this meal was very satisfying for the price. The only way I would be able to beat that price is to go to the Indian cafe's along Oak Tree Rd., in Iselin, NJ. This is Fairfax after all... You won't be eating like a Moghul, but you won't be eating like an untouchable either. It's more like a meal at an Indian college cafeteria I suppose. Simple decor and it's clean enough. The place is also open late, but I hear you don't get Naan after 10 PM. Labor issue? Or vedic doctrine? I don't know, but that's OK by me. I'll have to swing by one night for a late night snack! Hint: Eat in. If you go to the side of the cafe, there are small foam bowls for you to serve yourself the soup of the day from a heated pot with a ladle. I was expecting it to be Sambar, but when I was there it was a mixed bean vegetable soup. Unless you are dating some earthy-hippie chick, I would not bring a first date here.
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Allen K.

Yelp
I was introduced to Bombay Cafe 4-5 years ago and I've always enjoyed the great tasting and the great value of their menu. Sadly, I think today was my last time visiting Bombay Cafe. Here are a few reasons why I have decided to not go back to Bombay Cafe. They keep increasing their prices, the staff are not as friendly as they use to be, and mostly importantly the quality, taste, value have gone down.. One last reason... they changed their naan! The new naan is terrible. Who ever decided to change the naan needs to rethink and change it back. Bye Bombay.
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Hyd N.

Yelp
Great Indian food at a very affordable price. They have Indian sweets too. Friendly customer service and very clean place.
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Mei-Ye W.

Yelp
Yo' mama so cheap she be eatin' @ Bombay Cafe for breakfast, lunch, and suppah'! Heck yeah...that's why we brought my potential mother-in-law here last night! Boy has this economy changed things. I miss the Hershey's ice cream that came with the buffet before, but not enough to want to pay the former price of $9.95. I ain't cheap. As some of my students would say, "I is practical." Well, I ain't cheap and I ain't as practical as I is poh'. For $5 for buffet all day get out of my way McDonad's value meal! Ohhhhh, in your face McD's. I didn't mind the variety they had before, but now I feel like there's a lot less. They still have that reddish buttery chicken thingymajigger and that curry chicken thingymajigger, but that was all the meat thingymajiggers they had as far as I knew. There was the usual basmati rice, salad, and lentils also. As far as the condiments, in general I like my cilantro sauce with a bit more flavor, but what Bombay had was quite bland. Yogurt sauce was A-OK. The pear chutney thingy was okay. Raw mini green pepper thingies were not spicy and the desserts weren't as plentiful, but it was still worth it the trip for $5 ALL YOU CAN EAT! Apparently, on the list of changes in addition to lowering their prices they also serve breakfast now. Take a stab at how much breakfast is. Is it: a. $3.00 b. $0.50 c. $1.50 d. $1.99 Students please take a moment to make sure you bubble in your answers correctly using a No. 2 pencil. And the answer is "c"! No fool, the answer is not always "c". "C" is not for correct. It's "d" for duh! Check out their menu options for breakfast: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rWb-gt02Jbm8Jg-oFwroEA?select=3a-23CDkbty_l49TQXFj3Q If you're not interested in buffet there are other things too. Word's tell a thousand words. See for yourself: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rWb-gt02Jbm8Jg-oFwroEA?select=nCZPYtWTC7hbHtZEu2_xNw As far as taste Bombay Cafe is A-OK. It's doesn't really have food that I get cravings for, but for friendliness, *DING*, price, *DING*, and dessert options, *DING*. *Ding+ding+ding...* makes Drum roll...... 3 stars! You: Applause I: Bow Welcome to Bombay Cafe. WARNING: You may be cutting cheese for up to 24 hours after you eat here. Thank you come again.