Bombay Street Food National Harbor

It was an amazing experience, the restaurant was just perfect in every thing (food, services, atmosphere). The stuff is so friendly and very good food servant. The Shrimp Briany, better chicken and nan bread were all really tasty and delicious. Over and above, the food is Halal which a plus credit for them. I would definitely revisit the restaurant again. Highly recommended, and Im gonna rate the restaurant with five stars high rating. Well deserved!

We came to National Harbor on a rainy Sunday — and yes, we intentionally came here for Indian food. I’ve only had Indian cuisine twice in my life… and this was by far the best (I don’t even remember the first one!). The owner was so kind and attentive, we felt like guests in someone’s home. Our stomachs and hearts left full. Definitely worth the visit!

An amazing experience! This cozy Indian restaurant impressed us not only with its flavorful food but also with the warm and genuine hospitality of the owner. Everything was fresh, perfectly spiced, and clearly made with care. The owner treated us like guests in his own home, checking in personally to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. It wasn’t just a meal — it was an experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic taste and heartfelt service! 🙌🍽️🇮🇳

Driving back to Philly from Myrtle beach, me and a friend stopped by national harbor to stretch our legs. While we were walking around we stumbled onto this restaurant, I can actually say this is probably the first time I had curry. The food was delicious, the butter chicken, couldn’t get enough of it! We had 2 curry both great, with naan and roti. The naan and the roti came out the same way. Me and my friend was this is definitely can’t be naan, we get naan in Chinatown in Philly often. It was still good but not what we expected. I also had a chia tea, so so. Since it was the middle of the day during the week it wasn’t very busy. The atmosphere is big, bright, colorful and an open floor space. Service was good,

Ordered takeout from here because the Barracks Row location wasn’t available. There’s garlic smelled, looked, and tasted burned and dry with very little garlic flavor. It would have only taken a few minutes to throw this out and redo with fresh naan. After taking a bite, I also found hair in my dish. Inexcusable. I got chicken hyderabadi and chicken tikki masala which were okay.

Disappointment right from the onset. The host seemed almost burdened when we said we were a group of 10. Disinterested servers, maybe understaffed at around 7pm on a weeknight? I had to walk up, and get a jug of water to serve our table. (Didn't complain at the time, just helped ourselves, as it might not have been the servers fault.) Indian fare was average. Got the hakka noodles to go after our meal since it's something I try at every place I see it available and i can't recall a time when I was as sceptical, and I have eaten from some of the shadier streets of Bombay at some street carts that many may call questionable. . A huge disappointment to anything Bombay. Positives!! The bhelpuri, vadapav and pav bhaji. The decor

It was my first time BSF in National Harbor. The bartender Om took wonderful care of me. I'm mediately I was struck by sensuous smells and a charming atmosphere. The music swayed while I ordered a "dirty mango lassi" from the bar. Instead of going with what a typical guy that looks like me would get I asked for recommendations and got the Himalayan chicken. Great choice. I even got a basic curry recipe from Om to help make some similar cuisines at home for beginners. Definitely coming back the next time I'm in town.

We came for lunch, and although I can’t remember the names of the dishes we enjoyed, the flavors, tenderness of the meats, the perfect level of spiciness, ALL of it was beyond what we expected. Every single food item was delicious!! The ambience is so laid back and the decor…BEAUTIFUL! Very reasonably priced and the food portions were generous. Will DEFINITELY return!!

Close to the metro - check! Excellent ATTENTIVE service - Check! Bad ass food - check! Am I looking up some recipes online to try to recreate the dishes I had - hell yes! The cherry on top was the wonderful smiling picture of Anthony Bourdain on the wall.

- Veggie Thalli, $26 - can feed 2-3 people with modest appetite. Comes with a small dessert too! - paneer tikka masala $20, creamy yummy goodness. - Pani Puri- delicious, mild/mod spicy. Ambiance is cute. Service- nice. They were diligent with refilling our water. Was convinced to get more "breads" reality we over ordered by getting another side of naan. Location- convenient walk from Gaylord Convention Center. Parking garage and street parking available. Value- fair. Recommend- if you're wanting some Indian food- it will hit the spot!

This restaurant is located at the National Harbor around all the fun areas. The flavors are on point but they forgot to add SALT to all of our food (wings, Vadapav) and the heat level is quite high .Generally speaking, they are not very well aware of the concept of food, allergies. if you have allergies, go elsewhere just to be safe. The person answering the phone was not happy at the idea of checking with chef about allergies so to be safe, I'd avoid if you had a real allergy to food. We had salt handy so we were able to mitigate the immediate salt less meal- but overall I'd give them a mid rating because the meal is authentic overall. That Vadapav sans salt is still very close to the real deal. A bit of real world education on food allergies and taste testing for seasoning would take them a long way.

I am not a fan of Indian food, but I am a fan of this place. The service was very good. I really liked the ambiance and the seasoning of the food. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Food and drinks were good. Employees were nice. However (I may have missed the notation on the menu), the automatic 18% gratuity was a NO for me. If it is not stated on the menu, I'd suggest employees ensure patrons are aware prior to ordering. Would I have still dined? Yes, but not certain I'll return.

What a tasty meal this was! For breakfast, a friend and I decided to check them out, and thankfully it wasn't crowded. Some bigger parties were waiting quite a while, but with it only being two of us, we got seated right away. We started off with the mango lassi, which was fantastic. We decided to get the two platters (veggie & non-veggie) and just share everything so we could try a lot. I won't name everything, but selections included butter chicken, lamb curry, chana masala, dal makhani, and more. Spice levels were all over the place, but everything was delicious. And so many wonderful colors! I loved the crisp of the naan and it was just so tasty. I wish I could've had more of each thing, but they were essentially sampler platters. My favorites? The butter chicken, saag paneer, and chana masala I think. Did I mention the decor in the place is lovely? The decor -- even the front door -- lets you know you're in for quite the scene. I wasn't sitting at it, but the bar is lovely and tucked away towards the back. There's a second level with more seating... yeah, I'd come back.

A friend and I stopped in for dinner on a weeknight and were greeted with friendly staff from the moment we arrived until we left. The restaurant decor was nice and colorful and gave a cozy feel. We ordered samosas to start, with the lamb biryani and salmon tikka as entrees. The food looked beautiful but I wished it had a bit more flavor.

Been here a couple of times and love the food, service, and prices. Always a good time eating here. Food is bursting with flavors and tastes fresh.

Service was OK. Asked our server for some water, waited, asked a second person, waited, finally got up and got it myself. They didn't really approve of that. The chicken tikka masala was decent but the portion size of the chicken could be better for 22$. I would suggest getting the paneer masala since it's cheaper and mostly the sauce anyways. Or getting the non-veg thali. Then it feels like you got some value. The 18% forced gratuity is ridiculous for 3 people. Just raise the prices 18%, say tipping isn't necessary except for excellent service and be done with it.

Platters were a great deal if you want try different dishes. The palak chat was probably my fave, it wasn't soggy and oily. The pav bhaji was tasty and had a kick but bread was just ok.

I am from TN and visited for the holiday. We went the day after Christmas. Most people knew to have a reservation, but we were able to be seated at the bar. I had the Chinese chicken which was good. It was as spicy as I thought it would be but tasty. I can't remember what my friend had but she enjoyed her meal. The environment was a a little noisy with close seating. The staff was nice and quick to serve. I recommend that others give it try. I they will enjoy it.

Thanks goodness the server was excellent and the place was cozy, vibrant, and colorful. I ordered the Himalayan Curry Goat which i never heard of and it was so GOOD! It was not overpowered with curry flavor (I love Indian food but I don't like Indian curry); their curry was perfectly blended into the other spices, not overly spicy, rich, and creamy. Some may not like this dish: it was not boneless and the tendons were not super soft which I love.

Bombay Street Food was a delightful surprise during our stay in the National Harbor area. It was walking distance from our hotel and very timely considering we weren't in the mood for any of our normal cravings. A customer sitting at the bar gave us a list of her regular favorites and even offered us some of her own appetizers as proof of their deliciousness! As I write this review, I honestly can't remember the names of may of the foods we tried and looked at the online menu as a reference, but I can say everyone in our party was pleased. I definitely had the Curry Goat (3.85 stars), but I thought my sons Old Dehli Butter Chicken was much better (4.5 stars). My wife enjoyed some sort of curry chickpea stew (4 stars) while our sons best friend ordered the Madras Chicken (if I'm remembering correctly). The Madras Chicken was our least favorite (3.5 stars). We also order the PaniPuri appetizer and loved it (5 stars). The interior is a sight to behold. Wonderfully colorful, as if you were dinning inside an artists brush and the servers were very attentive and eager to please. We felt well taken care of during our meal. Bottom line: Legit good food and great experience in a gorgeous setting! Pricing was definitely on the high side, but we walked away with smiles and an experience we would rank as one of our favorite memories during or 4 day stay.

A wonderful little gem. Food was delicious, the service was super thoughtful and attentive. The ambiance and decor were special and unique also! 5 stars.

Friendly service and nice atmosphere, but food was pretty bland and portions were small. In an area with few good options, this isn't a bad choice, just isn't as flavorful as I would have hoped.

Food is good, friendliness of service and speed of service could use some work. The ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful, I wonder why it's always slow in here!

While visiting the National Harbor we decided to check out this place. The service was absolutely awful. Took a long time for the waiter to come and take an order but then appetizers took forever as well. When food was delivered we asked for water refills. Our waiter never came back. Appetizer plates weren't swapped for entree plates. No serving spoons came with the entrees. We had to flag down another waitress just to get some water. Our waiter never came and asked us how our meal was. Okay so this is a restaurant that adds automatic gratuity regardless of the party size (18%) to the bill which I usually would not complain as I typically leave slightly more than 18% for a sit down meal. However, I feel like the waiters didn't care what-so-ever about service since they knew at the end of the meal they would get a tip anyways. There was absolutely no incentive for th waiters to really do a nice job. Overall we were okay with food . Maybe not the best Indian food I have had but it was decent. The samosas and bhel puri were good. The channa masala was decent but the chicken tikka masala honestly lacked flavor. The garlic naan was perfect just the way I liked it crispy and thin. With the lack of service at this restaurant I can't say that I would ever come back.

While on a business trip, I had dinner here with a colleague, and we ate at the bar. I enjoyed the ambiance and thought the food was flavorful. The service was also very good. What I did not enjoy is the automatic 18% gratuity they add to the bill without telling the customers prior. As I did not bring my glasses and did not realize this at the time, I added an additional tip to a bill over $100. I believe this is an unethical/predatory practice.

Bombay Street Food is a nice eatery in National Harbor. My husband took me to dinner here during our trip to D.C. We were seated at one of the tables away from the bar that was closer to the entrance on American Way. We ordered samosas to start and veggie thalis for our main, so we had an entire meal on a platter with lots of variety. Recommended!

Got four dishes. Really horrible food. Channa Masala was undercooked. The tandoori roti was pathetic as it was just a sad flimsy roti. Garlic Naan - decent. Paneer decent but the entree selection was really limited. $9 for lassi is ridiculous as it's using canned mango puree. Nothing special. Slow service and the service charge of 18% added to a check even though we were just a party of 4. Not going back.

We stopped in on a Sunday morning for brunch and overall, was a great experience. Pani puri - great but wish there were a few more and the green chutney was not so chilled Pav bhaji - this was the highlight of the meal. Perfectly toasted Pav, delicious bhaji. Lemon on the side. Great portions. Tandoori wings - 6 in an order, it was good but I wished they had amped up the flavor a little more. Decor - 10/10 Service - polite and fast, albeit could be more enthusiastic.

My small party of 3 went to Bombay Street Food on Saturday around 5pm. First off, I love the decor. It's very bright and pretty on the inside. I had the calamari, Goan Vacation drink and the shrimp fried rice. The table also had garlic naan that was amazing! I could just go there for drinks and the naan honestly. The calamari and shrimp fried rice were ok. I'm not a huge fan of traditional Indian dishes and thus why I made those selections. My two friends got butter chicken and chicken tikka malasa and loved it. It started to get crowded but the noise level was minimal. The service was ok. I thought it took a while for the food to come out but overall was pleased. Just note that 18% gratuity is already added to the bill.

We had the Chicken Tikka Masala, samosas and garlic Naan. Everything was excellent. My 10yr old and I enjoyed everything.

The food was ok. Took too long Charged me 18% service charge without letting me know I was one person. Did not make sense to force me to pay 18% It is not the norm in the other restaurants around Hence I will not recommend this place

The vada pav is the best I've ever had. They put the perfect amount of spice and green chutney. The gobhi Manchurian is super flavorful, but it needs to be a bit more dry. It was almost like a gravy. The pani puri and chaat were pretty standard. The service is usually pretty good, but sometimes it takes a long time to get our food. The ambiance is nice and colorful.

Good food & nice ambiance but the customer service is below par (especially for Black patrons it seemed). Would not recommend solely due to the slow and non-communicative service. Aditi in Alexandria is better, go there.

First day at the area and couldn't have picked a better place to start the chow. the food was great. the place have a nice vibe and the service is awesome. definitely recommend to try it!

Came for dinner with coworkers. Loved the decor of this place! I got a spicy lamb dish and it definitely was spicy and very flavorful!! I also got some garlic naan which was super yummy. I tried a cocktail it was pretty good. Definitely worth checking out in the area.

First thing I noticed- its packed. Second thing I noticed- amazing atmosphere and decorations However, that was the best of it. Food quality was ok. Lamb was dry and food was salty. Portion size is SMALL. Overpriced since its next to National Harbor. Mango lassi is $9 for a small glass. SERVICE ADD OF 18% - they include gratuity for 18%. Service was pretty bad. They might not care as much since they are already receiving the payment. Server: Hasan H. Pretty terrible service. Never checked up on us. Late to bring check after being reminded multiple times. Never checked to top off water, always had to ask another server. Final remarks - I wouldn't come back. Food was mediocre. Service was bad- given its a busy day though. 5.3/10

I has not been back to this place since it was the former Thai Pavilion, so I had to check it out to be nosey. Especially when I heard that it was proudly serving Indian Food. My guest absolutely loves Indian food so what better way to celebrate his birthday. The inside has a really nice ambiance and still very cozy. Angie our server was very knowledgeable of the menu, answered my many questions, and made great suggestions. We ordered the Bombay Biryani and Garlic Naan to share, the birthday boy had Chicken Tikka and I ordered the Butter Chicken as you can never go wrong with Butter Chicken. I ate some of everything and it was delicious. My Butter Chicken had a buttery spicy kick and was excellent. It was my favorite amongst the battle of the two chickens. The Garlic Naan was perfect. The food and service was great and they even brought out a birthday dessert and the other guests help sing along. We had a great time and will definitely return!

Aaaamaaaazing!!! From the moment you enter this restaurant you are transported to India! I absolutely loved the decorative and colorful chairs and Indian inspired cups and decor! The ambiance was amazing AND the food... OMG!!! It was delicious! I got the Shrimp Biryani and Garlic Naan and my girlfriend got the Butter Chicken and plain Naan! Both came to the table fresh piping hot, and seasoned to perfection. Our server was very attentive and coming in right at 12 was perfect because there wasn't many people (although by 12:30 it was getting a lot of traffic). The presentation and plating of the food made my taste buds water with anticipation. I only wish they had Butter Shrimp because that butter sauce on my Biryani was everything! It upped the flavor profile times 10. I am already making plans to go back. It was a fantastic culinary experience.

Okay... Listen... hear me out on this...1st experience at Bombay National Harbor was complete trash especially because the DC location is pretty good! I didn't want to get in the car to drive anywhere so I felt forced to give them another try.. I'm glad I did..the chicken tandoori (kinda non-traditional for me in comparison to others I've had) it was pretty good. I believe it was 4 or 5 chicken legs.... Tasty! The lamb biryani was excellent. I asked for it to be extra spicy and it was JUST RIGHT FOR ME but might be too spicy for most. I'm glad I gave them another try....

We thoroughly enjoyed this place. Service was top notch. Attentive. Food was the perfect temperature and was delivered quickly. My husband loved the chicken tikka masala, which is consistent with an earlier review. I had the vegetable sampler platter. Very generous portion size. With my husband and I, it could have fed both of us. It came with two pieces of naan, and the naan was delicious...slightly crispy on the edges. I ordered the cardamom tea, and on a blustery evening it was perfect. Enjoyed the atmosphere. It was clean, and the tables especially were very cool looking and comfortable. Clean restroom. Outdoor seating also available. Thanks. We'll visit again.

First time going to this restaurant. We were greeted nicely by the hostess. However, our experience quickly declined. First, no free papad is provided to patrons prior to the order. After placing an order for two dishes, thirty minutes passed by without any update. Asked the hostess/waitress and she said she would find out but never returned to tell us what the delay was. Another ten minutes passed and no food. We noticed the table next to ours was delivered their food and they came in ten minutes after we did. I was furious. I demanded to know what the delay was from the kitchen staff. Instead of apologizing, they asked me to sit back down and they would let me know. I told him if the food was not delivered to the table within two minutes, we would leave. Thereafter, no food was delivered, so we left. Apparently, they have a pattern of delaying food for patrons. They will charge you 18% gratuity automatically so they have no incentive to actually provide good and timely service. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. I hope the owner is aware of how much business is being lost due to inexperienced kitchen staff and asking a non-desi hostess to act as a waitress when she has no idea about Indian food. We will never return.

Mango Lassi: the only two words you need on the menu and I'm there. Can confirm Bombay Street Food has a pretty great mango lassi! Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options are available. Skipped the usual butter chicken and naan order to try the spinach palak chaat and it had just the right amount of spice amongst its crispness! Everyone I dined with did share that their meals were a bit on the spicier side but if you can handle the spice, this might be a great spot for you! The National Harbor dining area gets very busy at night so plan to get there earlier than later! On top of the good food, the place also has a nice aesthetic - my favorite are the doors! Go visit and find out what I mean :)

This was a delightful dine-in experience for Indian cuisine. Bombay is located at the location of the old Thai Pavilion on American Way. It is ironic that Bombay being a Southeast Asian restaurant took over space from the previous Southeast Asian restaurant. I came here for lunch and surprisingly it was relatively empty. I believe I was one of less than 7 or 8 diners in the entire restaurant when I arrived. I was asked by the Maitre D to sit at the bar and quite honestly I was OK with that because the bar was somewhat private in that no one else was seated at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and voluntarily engaged me in conversation about the Bombay restaurant chain, the closing of the DC location, the current chef at Bombay and specific menu items. It was refreshing to hear him describe many of the menu items. We even talked about how the owners of the restaurant were interested in customer feedback regarding the quality and flavors of the menu items. Apparently the owners were concerned about the level of pepper heat (spice) in the food and took the advice of many customers when they toned down the level of heat in the dishes. It was great to hear the bar tender describe how interested the owners were in meeting the needs of the customer. What I like is that the bar tender knew that I liked spicy food and offered to give a special request to the chef to make my food in the traditional Indian way which is pretty spicy to which I declined so not to disturb the chef. But I appreciated the gesture. I purchased the following menu items: 1. Spicy Tandoori Wings 2. Naan 3. Shrimp Fried Rice 4. Himalayan Goat Curry 5. Cran-Grapefruit Cooler Everything was delicious. The Shrimp Fried rice is Indo-Chinese style which is very light in part because Basmati rice is used. I was really impressed with how full-flavor and tender the goat was. The heat was perfectly appropriate. The goat is locally sourced from the Shenandoah Valley. Himalayan five spice is used in the curry. NOTE: there is a 18% Service Charge (gratuity) added to all final checks. Despite the policy being written below the QR code in the corner of one of the menus I didn't notice it until I received the bill. Overall a really good experience. I'll definitely return. Give them a try.

WARNING: SPICE LEVEL STARTS AT A MEDIUM. So we love Indian food and go all the time. When we were ready to order, our server informed us that the spice level of all their food starts at a medium. We had not touched anything, not even our water so we apologized and said there wouldn't be anything we could eat and started to get up. The server tried her best to keep us. She said the butter chicken could be made "milder" by adding more cream. We decided to stay and order two dishes of the butter chicken because there were no other dish that could be made milder. We ordered some garlic naan as well. When the food arrived, we still thought the entrees were too spicy. The server must have had sympathy for us. She offered to bring the dishes back to the kitchen to have them try to get them milder. We declined as we were afraid the food would be thrown out and we didn't want to be wasteful. I simply gave up finishing my dish and just ate the naan for the rest of the time. When we asked for a container for the leftovers, our server again took sympathy and gave us a whole container of rice to take home. I really think she tried. It's a lovely place with vibrant decor and colors. I'm sure you would have enjoyed the food and locale if you can tolerate a higher spice level.

Never again! Obviously management does not care about these reviews because I see the same complaint for the past 2 years about automatically charging a 18% service charge and the poor service from the waiters. Our waiter took our order with a frown and that was the last we heard from him. We wait 35-40 minutes for our food and when we received it was room temperature to cold.. On top of it the taste was mediocre and the meat was old. I guess they rely on the foot traffic at the National Harbor and not returning customers. Never again!!!!

The food is delicious however the portions are small for the price. The staff and service is good and the restaurant is clean and pleasant.

This was only my second time eating Indian food, and the food here was delicious! I ordered the butter chicken and it was so good. My wife doesn't like spicy food but was able to find something that worked for her and she also really liked it. We had a side of naan bread and it too was very tasty. The meal was pretty pricey but I think it was definitely worth the cost. Great place and I'll be back next time we are in the area.

The size of the dinner plate is indicative of the portion size, it is about 6". Over priced restaurant. Of course, the location is in it's favor. Over priced under serving restaurant that adds an 18% gratuity automatically irrespective of the party size. A total disappointment. I am checking with the authorities regarding the gratuity charges.

Limited menu, took a really long time to get "street food" and service was slow/inattentive. That said, food tasted pretty good, but not worth the frustration and wait.

First of service was awful. The lady didn't want to be bothered and was rude and on her phone. There were 3 of us for a business dinner. We ordered a lot of food. Food was not the best and over priced. Then they went ahead and charged us an 18% service fee that we didn't notice and gave a an extra 20% tip. When i called to complain that they had 40% tip. They hung up and never called back. Never going to go back and do yourself a favor and dont bother.

Hands down one of my favorite Indian restaurants. Everything ordered was amazing, service was on point, and the ambiance gave off authentic vibes. Favorite item of the night was the tandoori wings. These wings are bursting with flavor and spice. For our entree we went with the non-veg Thali platter $28. This allows you to sample multiple items: butter chicken, goat curry, lamb curry(spicy), and a tandoori chicken leg. Also comes with rice and two pieces of naan. Perfect sampler that can be shared. Everything on here was delicious. They have a nice selection of drinks. Bartender takes time to make well made, uniquely crafted drinks. Loved bartender Gil!! He was awesome. This will definitely be my go-to restaurant when coming back to the harbor.

Extremely poor customer service, serious lack of communication, no taste, serious lack of management, no sense of ownership, yet, automatically added 18% gratuities. 1st and last time.

Amazing food and well worth it!! The spices were amazing and the food was well done. The service was good.

We loved the surroundings, but sadly I feel we did not get the bang for our buck. I spent 24$ on a meal, that really didn't fulfill my normal male appetite. Our server was also inpatient with us, as we were trying to find out what to eat. At the very end, they also charged us a gratuity fee, without even telling us.

Place was neat. The food wasn't bad.i would have to try them again to give a better review. So it is worth going back at least.

Nice little restaurant. Food and drinks are hit or miss. Here's my video review: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGTWLDdtfqc/