Hannah M.
Yelp
Had the absolute pleasure of coming here for a Yelp event a couple of weeks ago to sample some of the items on the menu and learn a little about Bombay's mission and founding. Bombay Sandwich Co. is a vegan Indian lunch spot (although some dishes are vegetarian) using all natural, healthy ingredients and featuring an exciting array of sandwiches, bowls, wraps, etc. At under $10 a pop, Bombay is one of the cheaper lunch places in the area for sure. This event took place at the Flatiron location; while not the biggest space, there was some seating. I'd say it's definitely more of a takeout joint though.
For the event, we had the opportunity of trying the mango lemonade (absolutely to-die-for - strong mango flavor without too much sweetness) and three of the sandwiches: the Tofu Masala (tofu, fenugreek, fennel, onion seed, sautéed tomato, onion and cabbage), the Mozzarella and Apple (fresh mozzarella with homemade tomato chutney, pickled apples, fresh basil, sliced tomato and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil), and the Kale and Sweet Potato Wrap (marinated kale, beets, carrots & cabbage with sweet potato, dried cranberries, fresh ginger & carom seed, with date chutney). My favorite was the wrap, which was super flavorful and filling. While the Mozzarella and Apple wasn't for me (I'm not a big fan of apples in general), I still enjoyed it nonetheless. The Tofu Masala was great as well.
One of the unspoken stars of the cuisine, however, was the incredible, homemade hot sauce - the recipe for which the owner had gotten from his own mother. It packed some heat, but the spiciness didn't overwhelm the flavor in the slightest.
All in all, really solid food. Tough to please a meat eater like myself with vegan, but Bombay definitely hit the spot. Looking forward to taking my (vegan) siblings here next time they come into the city. Thanks Yelp x Bombay Sandwich Co!