Saucy Bombay

This is a delicious place to eat Indian food. I had chicken korma with quinoa, shredded purple cabbage, cilantro, and crisp. The flavor was explosive and pleasing to what I wanted for a savory dinner. I’m not local and plan to visit again when I’m in Denver again. I also had the SB Chia tea - delicious! #omahavisitor

oh where do i even begin. i mean right when i walked through the door the hospitality was amazing and left me with no doubt that i was in for an amazing dining experience. i wasn’t too familiar With the cuisine, but the owner was so awesome. You let us sample some sauces and the sauces alone were Stellar and then the fun part began. I got to make my own bowl, letting me take the control. And then when it came time to eat my food, holy moly, I mean, just wow it honestly makes me sad that I will never eat food as good as this Another thing I would like to add is that there Funny stuff in the food like preserve it is and all that chemicals and all that hullabaloo. 100 out of 10 would come here again with the entire family. I also have a dog named Chewbacca. Just a little fun fact for you.

I'm a repeat customer here b/c the food= consistently great, customer service=super friendly, atmosphere=casual & clean & upbeat. Yesterday, I was given a sample of Ragda Pattie (Indian street food of a potato patty with chickpea curry & chutney). The place is testing it with customers before putting on the menu. It had oh-so-flavorful sauce. I've liked their wraps and bowels. Many condiments. Wonderful cuisine especially suited for the adventurous diners, vegans.

Pavish was a great host and he even hooked me up with a sample of his newest unreleased dish

Saucy Bombay is delicious! They are very passionate about their Indian food (served chipotle style where you build your own bowl). It’s a good deal and it’s clearly family owned. I think they could use the business because the construction nearby is a deterrent for foot traffic. so you should go try it and support them.

Saucy Bombay truly goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly attentive, making sure my gluten allergy was handled with care. They even let us sample all the sauces so we could choose our favorite—such a thoughtful touch! And to top it off, they made my partner's naan fresh to go, ensuring everything was just right. Exceptional service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere—can’t recommend them enough!

This was without a doubt the best Indian food I have ever had. Incredible service, recommendations were fantastic, drinks were so tasty. We will be coming back

I grew up my Bombay Clay Oven, the original restaurant by the owners. Unfortunately, they closed that location (probably because it was getting too expensive to be in Cherry Creek) and opened up this location. Saucy Bombay is more of a fast casual take on Indian food where at their previous location it was sit down and catered buffet items. I'm actually a big fan of their rebranding and the quality of the food is just as good! In high school I would come here for lunch for their variety of naan breads and the mango lassi. I don't think you can go wrong with ordering anything on the menu and now they have customizable menu options!

Sometimes my international tastebuds need a fix. This is the place to satiate that craving. I have never been here and I do not eat a lot of Indian food more to often I go to Mediterranean Marshall walkwalked me through all the flavors. So good. I got the chicken Tiki masala, garlic naan and mango lasse. Phenomenal. Ask about the naan oven, so cool. Large portions and great selection of sides. Build the bowl with what you prefer or ask for Marshall's expert opinion .

Delicious, quick, healthy Indian food at this friendly local business. There are lots of unique brunch choices as well as healthy dinner options like a quinoa base. Try their samples!

I brought my son here to try something new and I am so happy I did! The food is delicious and they have great customer service! There was only one person working and he was fantastic, kind and attentive! I recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and customer service to match. I'll definitely be back!

While attending the Denver Film Festival, we decided to try a place close to the SIE Film Center, and ended up at Saucy Bombay. It was a really slow day as Denver had just been hit by its first winter storm. Marshall is the name of the person who owns the establishment, and he is literally everything you could ever want when it comes to customer service. He allowed us to try literally every sauce while walking us through the process. He bent over backwards to accommodate us, and is definitely someone who represents the community in as positive a light as you could hope for. We live in Westminster, but we certainly think this place is worth going to and we are grateful and glad to know that business owners like Marshall represent the best of our home state of Colorado.

Service is amazing. Both times I have been in here the workers walked me through all the options and gave me every sauce to try as I am less familiar with all of the flavors. 10/10.

The owner Marshall is so friendly and had great hospitality. He let us in during their lunch break and greeted us with a thorough taste test of all the sauces. He even showed us how he bakes the naan in the oven. Food was delish and fresh with lots of vegetarian options available. Will definitely be coming again.

Great spot for a quick delicious tasty homemade Indian food. If you never been it's a must . The Mango Lassi & cilantro/onion Naan bread is a must.

We tried Saucy Bombay today and it was excellent. Spectacular customer service and explanation of the menu. Food was really good! Will definitely be coming back here more often.

Kinda felt like I was in the twilight zone. It's a great concept however it was an hour ordeal and we left not quenching our hunger. While it's a chipotle style Indian restaurant ... there was a line with one employee helping while what I assume the owner or manager just walking behind helping no one doing her own thing.... And taking food from the front to back to in a pan??? Just a weird feeling being in there. Seriously we were all waiting FOREVER. We got 2 meals and it was $30.00, no leftovers so kind of a waste? There is nothing better than lunch the next day. All in all, I'd rather skip this place in the future and sit down to eat where it doesn't take me 20 minutes to make a bowl and be ignored by the other employees. It was just a super super weird feeling being in there. Oh and A make shift office on one of the tables out front with a Full on desktop computer. Just a random bizarre outing I'd rather not experience again :(

So good! So many veggie options and the owner is very warm and inviting. The location is cute with many places to sit.

The owner was really nice and helpful! We were unsure of what to order with all the options, so he let us sample all the sauces with explanations! We went on a random Monday afternoon so it wasn't busy. It was really delicious for a "fast food" type Indian. Great idea.

Finding authentic, delicious VEGAN Indian food isn't always the easiest; so when my hubby and I stumbled upon Saucey Bombay, we knew we would be coming back! Walking in, the owner, Marshall was extremely welcoming! He walked us through the process (chipotle style) and even let us TRY BEFORE WE BUY the various DELICIOUS sauces! This was the key to us falling in love with this place! The flavors are so authentic and delightful! It was one of the best meals we had in Denver! You will NOT regret it, we promise!!

Great food, great vibes, super nice person making the food! Check out how they make their naan!

Every restaurant's goal on Yelp: Get rated at 4 stars or above. Every customer and every owner knows this. Some places that have a reliable clientele and have been around forever probably don't care whether they live in 3 star Yelp-ville. New restaurants like SB aren't those kinds of restaurants. (Although its sister restaurant in Cherry Creek, the Bombay Clay Oven, has been around forrrrever:). And there are some things about SB that are indeed 4 star-worthy. The freshly made naan rocks. The Vindaloo and Kadai sauces are absolutely fan-worthy. And the employee who served me when I was there was very cordial, professional and kind. There are however some 3 star things about SB that others have noted. The Saucy Bombay's food lacks some of the traditional spice that the dishes it serves traditionally have. Maybe that's a health-oriented intention. Don't know. The prices are on the high side for what you get. While the naan's worth it, a scoop of lamb and beef for lunch would cost you around $15 or more, and since everything's ala carte we're not even talking about getting naan with that. That would be another $1.50-$2.50 depending on the type of naan you ordered. The other sauces weren't to my taste; either too bland or not sufficiently rich or full enough in body. Bottom line, I'll probably go there again when in the mood for a quick good but not great hit of Indian food but this won't be a regular spot for me. Nonetheless, try it out and see what you think. Namaste, Sri David Emmmmmmm

Have been here about 8 times. The food is consistently delicious and the service is sublime! There is so much kindness in the work done by the owner and his staff. You will not be disappointed

The food was great and the cheese nan was amazing. But what was the best by far is the top of the line customer service. He took the time to help our four year old to try different sauces so she would try a new type of cuisine.

The food here was amazing! I had the chicken tikka masala bowl and was blown away! It tastes better than ordering from an Indian restaurant that isn't considered "fast". The service was impeccable from the moment my friend and I walked in. We were greeted warmly, and offered samples of all different sauces and toppings depending on our taste preferences. He offered additional drink choices and hand-made the naan!!! That was my favorite. The ambiance was warm and comfortable and fits a social atmosphere.

just had possibly the most wholesome experience when my girlfriend and i walked by wondering if they were open on the 4th of july. the owner met us outside and explained that he is closed but would happily serve us. he then walked us through the entire menu, giving us samples to try and explaining everything. he even let us come behind and watch the naan cook in the oven! the food was spectacular and the drinks were great too! what an amazing experience, we will be coming again soon!!!

I've eaten a lot of Indian food in may. Yes, I'm white and I've never been to India but I have a really distinguished pallet and I know great food when I see or taste it -- it's literally my superpower. I was super hungry so I tried this. What I like about it is the accessibility and the ease, simplicity (its Chipotle for indian). What I didnt like was the price. I paid $13 for Indian food that was just meh. It wasn't the money -- it was the value. Indian is special because it literally has a taste explosion that has the ability to alter your world. The alchemy of spices make Indian cuisine unbeatable, imho. Its a sensory explosion that takes hard work and dedication. It's an art that's passed on from lineage to lineage. This didn't have that -- it didn't have the magic. Was it filling? Yes. Did it taste good enough? Yes. Did it blow me away? No. Will I come back? No. My honest feedback is make it more authentically Indian, and less Americanized, and open your heart and cook with that. Ps the guys were super nice. I just wasn't wowed and it felt like another arby's.

Tried for lunch while visiting our friends. Such an amazing concept. Think Chipotle, but with Indian food. Marshall, the person working was wonderful. He explained the concept and let us sample before we made our final decisions. They have a good range of mild and spicy, but most dishes were on the milder side. The quality of the ingredients were fabulous. The flavor is okay, seemed a little toned down to cater to everyone. I got the bowl with rice as a base with korma and tikka masala sauce. We also had a chicken samosa and cheese naan which were equally as wonderful. Also try the mango lassi! I enjoyed my meal and was full by the end. I would recommend and be back!

My husband and I stopped here for a quick lunch a couple of months ago. I love Bombay Clay Oven, so we figured it would be good, and it was. We each got a bowl. I got the cauliflower rounds with the kadai sauce and my husband got chicken with the tikka masala sauce. Both were very good. Likes: You can taste anything you want, which is great if you aren't familiar with everything they offer. The sauces were delicious and had a good amount of spice, especially the kadai. I would recommend that. The vindaloo was the spiciest. The samosa was great and not greasy. The chutney was really great with the meal. Dislikes: The cauliflower rounds were a little bland, but still good. Next time I will get meat instead. Can't wait to go back and try the naan bread as it looked great and I've heard it's amazing.

Imagine Chipotle with Indian flavors, and you get Saucy Bombay. You order your ingredients and watch them assemble it from the steam table. It was fine. I tried a roti wrap, which was like a curry-flavored burrito. On my second visit, I skipped the roti and got a bowl. The yogi mix and spinach were a little cold, which may be the way it is intended. The bowl was a generous portion, so I saved half and heated it for lunch the next day and it was good. The staff are friendly and encourage you to try new things. It's so close to home that I'm sure I'll be back when I need a fast, healthier, and vegetarian meal.

The three stars are solely for the naan, which was fresh and tasty. It's really too bad that the bowl that accompanied it was so tepid in comparison. I ordered a chicken bowl with spinach and lentils. The sauce was watery, which is an experience I've never had eating Indian food. I can chalk some of this up to the fact that I had it delivered, but the flavors were pretty bland overall. It's really unfortunate because I love the concept, but don't think I'd order again, or visit the brick and mortar location.

My go to for Indian cuisine. Love the food and atmosphere here. Staff is always super friendly and willing to sample any items. 20/10

What a fun place to try! Friendly staff, flavorful options, healthier choices, fast service. We were greeted by the staff when walking in, we'd never been there before so the employee began to explain a bit about the flow of ordering, and offered samples of the sauces. They definitely had some fun and flavorful choices (almost a bit overwhelming at first glance).

Visited this hidden gem today and was very impressed by the food as well as the customer service. The employee who took my order, Jerry, was very kind and eager to give me an amazing first time experience. He made amazing recommendations while also allowing me to sample some of the more exotic dishes. It's funny, I actually work in sales and was very impressed by that gentleman's ability to upsell. The food was amazing and quite affordable compared to other Indian restaurants that aren't as clean or as trendy. Had an amazing experience at the restaurant. Try the korma!

I wanted to eat vegan-ish. This place checks that box. I did a bowl with the yogi mix, veg as entree, half kadai sauce, half spinach sauce and a plain naan with butter. The bowl was over a pound of food, generous for under $9. The kadai sauce was moderately spicy. The spinach (saag-lite) sauce was pretty plain tasting. Could use a touch of salt and some more forward spices. I did some of the katchumber. Naan could also use a pinch of salt. The brush of butter was free but even that side of the bread didn't taste seasoned. The food was not very hot when I got it home. (They had the big front window open, which probably didn't help the food temp.) I think the bean mix base is just room temperature so I put a couple scoops into the microwave. Server was nice, and I believe one of the owner's came out from the back and said hi as well.

I mix the vindaloo and tikka masala and both together are a perfect combo. If I were a billionaire I'd fund the hell out of this company because I think they'd end up an Indian version of chipotle. The chai with caradamom hells any hangover I've had no matter how good or bad.

Absolutely amazing food, the hospitality was outstanding one of my favorite spots in town now.

Really friendly owner who was happy to share what the different choices were for your bowl. While I love Indian food, Saucy Bombay was quite lacking in the spice department. Perhaps this is due to the proliferation of East High School students who were the only other patrons on the day I visited. Some of the food in the warming containers looked like they needed to be stirred, as things were starting to form a hard coating over the top of some of the food in the containers. Also, it looked like some of the containers with vegetables were so warm and had been sitting there for so long, that they were starting to just dry up while on display! I have heard great things about the Naan, and would love to try it at some point. But for now, the food was not so memorable and I have no desire to rush back and try something else.

With its storefront on a busy street, if always wondered about Saucy Bombay. It's usually not crowded, but it looks so inviting. What's the deal? After a movie a Sie, I gave it a try. And I can understand why it's doing OK. Denver peeps are familiar with the concept. Fill in the blank: "It's like Chipotle, but...". This time it's Indian food. Pick your base, protein, sauces, and sides. Bombay makes everything to order, so be patient since it takes a few minutes and not everything is ready at the same time. Based on the naan alone, it's worth a visit. Comes out hot and fresh! The cheesy naan is especially delicious. Chicken tikka masala was kinda bland and lukewarm - probably since I was waiting for the naan before digging in. I probably should've added some additional sauces to kick up the flavor. It seems like there's a lot of love and care put into the food. It's unfortunate that the line to order gets clogged really quickly and it feels way more stressful to eat fast casual than it should. There were only two other parties of people and we were all looking at each other, shrugging our shoulders at the situation. We all got our food eventually and seemed happy enough. It's a healthy concept if you like Indian food and don't mind a little confusion while you order and wait.

Ambience - v nice Service - slow but fine Food - I ate paani Puri and a bowl plate . Pani Puri was truly bitter , worse one could ever make . I recommend the owner visit bombay to eat paani Puri. What is sold here is perhaps a puri with bitter water . The bowl had more rice and almost little to no curry . It's not how Indians eat food . Curry quantity and taste were half a normal place would taste . I grew up in bombay . The name , food and flavor has a value . This place is anything that taste , quality or quantity .

Amazing food, great prices, high quality, definitely going to come back. Owner and worker did such a great job of letting us know the differences between everything and even let us sample the sauces. Highly recomend they even have great smaller options if you aren't super hungry

Amazing dinner eaten here this evening! I got the lamb bowl with Kadai sauce and all toppings and the flavors were all wonderful. And let me tell you bout that cheese naan! Woahhhhh was that good. Great service and value. Dine in level Indian food but with fast casual pace, this place is great

Came here for a quick lunch. The service was fast and friendly! They have good options to choose from, however the chicken was quite dry and simple. This is a good choice if you're looking for some fast Indian food. I wouldn't choose this location if you're looking for something more authentic. I'd give 5 stars to the cheese naan alone! It was warm, delicious, and a large portion.

I picked up some dinner to go yesterday for a potluck I was hosting. I got some lamb, chicken, tikka masala, korma, spinach sauce, samosa and the potato vadas along with rice and quinoa. While everything was good, the spinach sauce is my fave and I ended up eating much of it straight from the container with a spoon when I got home. The naan was hot and made to order. I saw they now have bento boxes offered for lunch which I'll have to check out!

The last three times (last time tonight) I've been to this establishment I place my order it is taken and followed and then handed off to somebody else who messes up the entire order! I phoned tonight when my cheese Naan had no cheese in it and it was hard like cardboard & I was transferred to three different people. None of them actually could understand anything I was saying and basically told me I could call for manager in 3 to 5 days. It's funny because when I placed my order only a half hour ago there were several people that could understand what I was saying! I am done with this place! Horrible service and I'm sorry try the new Indian place down the street on Colfax. I actually tried to go there tonight but they're closed on Tuesdays. Saucey Bombay is a horrible as every order will be jacked up & they do nothing to rectify their mistake!!!!!!!

Saucy Bombay is an Indian Chipotle. Friends and I were in the area, and decided to give this a try. In addition to the curries and other saucy options, you could order some naan on the side. Everything tasted okay, as you might expect for some sauces sitting with a warmer for periods of time. Though we were the only ones in the shop, it took a long time for the naan to come out. They make it fresh, but you're kind of just waiting for the naan while your entree is just sitting there.

Great idea. Terrible execution. One employee with no time management. I thought this would be a fast option, but it was not. I stopped in for a pre-ordered meal which the employee had not seen though it had been ordered twenty minutes prior. I told the employee who started to make it. Then four people from a table stood up and ordered and he made theirs first. I was furious. But from what I've read on here, I just would have gotten some watery sauces on rice anyway... hope someone opens a similar concept with competent execution.

super yummy indian food it's a build your own indian bowl, the worker let us try all the sauces which was very helpful.

Highly recommend! The service and food here is amazing!! They staff is always prompt and friendly and the food keeps us coming back over and over.

Saucy Bombay serves a very niche need in my life - fresh, hot naan. I will often just order a 2-3 traditional/garlic/cheese naan (all delicious) for a couple bucks a pop to supplement a home cooked meal. This naan can be disguised as pita for a Mediterranean meal, thrown on top of a Indian inspired instapot meal, or even a very lazy pizza crust (blasphemy!). It's always hot, ready quickly for pickup and reasonably priced; service is friendly. I definitely tried one of the hot entrees when it first opened (I cannot even remember what it was - but it wasn't the most flavorful dish), and so now I just use if as a naan source.

The food at Saucy Bombay was WAY too expensive compared to similar restaurants in their category, in my opinion. Plus, it wasn't good. I was teetering between 1 and 2 stars. It pains me to give one star, plus the service was good and the space is clean and light-filled. Two stars it is. My husband and I stopped at SB for lunch 2 days ago before a movie at the SIE. We shared one plate with 2 entrees and also had a naan. Our total bill came to $15.38 (no drinks). #1 - This is a fast casual concept. We LOVE fast casual food! That's a plus. Go through the line and select from 6 "proteins", 6 sauces and condiments. Pick one protein and it's a bowl, two and it's a plate. We are frequent fast casual diners and found that the portion was a little less than what we would have received at Garbanzo, much less than Chipotle. $15.38 is nearly twice the price for what I would have expected. Yes, it's expensive real estate. Chipotle is a block away on the same street. Roughly $8 would be about right. If it was $9, I would have given 3 stars. #2 - Hefty upcharges on MANY items. As you're going through the line, there are signs along the food - no mention of upcharges on those signs. Buyer beware - you must look at the large menu to see what has an upcharge. Beef and lamb are each $1.50 more - that seems quite high given that it's a pretty small scoop of protein to start. #3 - All sauces are vegan. Great for vegan customers! I want butter and cream in my Indian sauces. The cashier asked if we wanted a fork or a spoon to eat our meal. We thought that was an odd question. A fork, of course! When we sat down and realized how thin and watery both sauces were, we understood. In addition to being too weak for the naan or the rice, each had very little flavor. I only noticed the note about the vegan sauces on the large menu after we began to eat. If you go here, take a few moments to look at the large hanging menu. If I had, I probably would not have stayed.

Great spot if you're looking for a quick vegan bite! Or two.. hehe I bought some Samosas and tried some of their Naan bread and it was the perfect snack to keep me going. Coming back again soon!

This place is a standout! The hospitality was amazing. Great staff & owner! We were served hot, fresh food immediately. We got to try every sauce and loved each one, especially the medium spiced one (starts with a K), the korma, and the spinach. They also made our naan right in front of us and it was delicious. Definitely a fan of the paneer cauliflower rounds (made fresh to order for us) and yummy toppings. Chai was great too. We will be back!

I've been here a couple of times, and it's almost really good. This is a build-your-own-entree place, like Chipotle or Garbanzo, but with Indian food. Great idea, been done before, but not much of it here in Denver any more. So I was glad to see this place pop up a while ago. It's near Denver East high school, so hopefully they get a good lunch crowd, because I've been in twice during the evening and it's not very crowded. Anyway, one simple suggestion would help a lot: since it's an assembly line, keeping the various trays covered with lids would prevent the steam from escaping and drying out the contents. While what I had here has tasted good, it's been a bit dry overall. I'd also like to get a bit more food for the price, hence my three-star review. Friendly staff and an easy to understand menu makes this place worth a visit, and hopefully they can improve it more in time.

Pretty good food! Fast-casual, healthy Indian food with options for all types of diets (all sauces are vegan!). They made sure to ask what level of spice I was looking for because the different sauces are different spice levels.

I am posting this because based on my friends ' review of the owner and the comments he would not love what's going on at saucy Bombay on Thursday nights at 9 pm. I'll begin by saying I like the food here. Contrary to the reviews I think the food has a fresh flavor. Chicken I guess was only slightly dried out but probably because I went late. The masala saucy really is "saucy " and not too spicy. Big portions . Cool local soda on tap. Clean place . The staff there and scene - not so much. Seriously such a bizarre and uncomfortable experience. The employee taking my order will not make eye contact. It's painful to even place my order in the chipotle style line where I was the only person. It was like he had no idea what anything was. I went at 855 and they already had all of the scooping utensils put away. The weirdest and most uncomfortable part of this was not this though , it was the other employees girlfriend that was sitting at a table waiting for him to get off work I presume. I'm sorry but she looked and sounded like she was on drugs. She was screaming " BABE! BABE!!" To get his attention while I was there and had huge bandaid patches , about 10 of them all over her back and arms . She glared at me the whole time. At the checkout i also got a mango lassi and a soda . Haha. The no eye contact dude goes "you're getting Both?" Hahaha. I forgot to add that the first time I tried to come here I called ahead to make sure that there would still be food out at at 920. They close at 930 and it's fast casual . They said no. Lol. Get new employees!!!! This place has potential otherwise.

Fresh! Fresh! Fresh! That's what I can say about the ingredients here! I was really impressed. The house special kadai sauce was so amazing with chicken. The chopped cucumber and onion relish was bursting with fresh flavor. The "Hot Tomato Chutney" (made with Serrano peppers and tomato) gave me the extra heat I was looking for too. The fact that the naan is cooked to order is great because it does not get soggy. Denver needed a fast casual Indian food restaurant badly; I'm so glad this restaurant opened. I was tired of paying $20+ for delivery from the one little Indian food (pun intended) restaurant we all know. Saucy Bombay knocks the socks off of that place. The mango lassi might be the greatest drink for a hot day in all of Denver; it is so good that I just wish they had an option for a larger size. Saucy Bombay has a very inviting and clean interior; which is so great to see on Colfax. I am 30 and I have lived in Denver my whole life. I can safely say this is the best affordable Indian food in town. Update 5-18-18: Just went back here and the food still holds up! I think it might have even been better than the last time I went. The garlic naan is so so so perfect! It is an amazing texture and consistency; not soggy like some "little" delivery places that I will not name. The bowl was plenty of food for me (and I can eat a lot), although I also like how you can get two entrees and as many sauces as you would like if you want. I will be back.