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    Bombay Chaat

    3.8 (210 reviews)
    InexpensiveIndian
    Open 11:30 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Goat Vindaloo Butter Chicken Garlic Naan Mango Lassi

    Friendly staff who made great recommendations Everything tasted great and the goat didn't have a strong gamey taste so it was prepared well! The garlic naan was so good. Definitely a casual sit down restaurant well suited for the college students in the area.

    Chicken curry

    I don't leave reviews all like that but this food was amazing the last time I had Indian food was Indian delight and this was levels above that The portions and quality of the food was very amazing it was a little expensive but I will buy again

    Chicken Noodles, Chicken 65, Chicken curry, Naan
    Avi R.

    Subpar food. The Naan was too thick and the meat in the curry or noodles didnt seem fresh. Was chewy and unpleasant to eat. Unfortunately our visit was disappointing. The restaurant is in downtown, so plan for the parking situation ahead.

    Drew D.

    A little awkward being the only white guy in there but I'm not afraid to try new food so I waited out the line, talked to some nice peeps in line and got the scoop on the menu. I got the 3rd chicken option and butter pita bread. The chicken flavor was awesome, and the pita hit. Also got a mango milk drink, not as much of a fan but glad I tried it.

    Malai Kofta (takeout)
    Jacqueline T.

    My husband chose this for his birthday dinner last weekend. We love Indian street food and this was the only place with Indian street food that we could find in Cleveland. You can order and pay over the phone when you get takeout so that's what we did. My parents, husband, and I all split a bunch of food. For starters we got Dahi Puri, Bombay Special Bhel, Samosa Chole, Samosas, and Gobi Manchurian. I loved the Dahi Puri, Bombay Special Bhel, and the Samosa Chole. We had to assemble the Dahi Puri and Bombay Special Bhel ourselves which I wasn't a fan of. I assume they do this so that it doesn't get soggy though. I usually love Gobi Manchurian, but theirs wasn't as good as others I've had. It was mushy and the sauce was different than what I've had elsewhere. For entrees we got Malai Kofta, Paneer Makhani, and Butter Chicken. I've never had Malai Kofta before, but it was by far my favorite. All three were good (although I always like paneer/veggie more than meat at Indian restaurants). We added cheese naan, garlic naan, and Onion Kulcha as well. The garlic naan was great as usual. I've never had Onion Kulcha before and I loved it. The cheese naan was disappointing. It didn't really taste like it had any cheese. If you've never had Indian street food, you definitely need to try it! This place was delicious and I would highly recommend it.

    Gobi Manchurian
    Anthony T.

    If you're a fan of Indian street food as much as I am then you're in for a treat with Bombay Chaat. My family and I enjoyed many of their dishes this past weekend to celebrate my 29th birthday. I would recommend everything we shared but I'll limit the list to the best of the best. I recommend trying: Paneer Makhani Malai Kofta Bombay Special Bhel

    Nasty food and very low quantity
    Muhammad Z.

    First of all, their ordering system is THE WORST of all the time. They want you to place an order online and there you have to provide them with all your personal information like Name, address and credit card information. Credit card alone Carries all your personal information. Would you give all your personal details to a restaurant just for the sake of one order which you can place in other restaurants JUST BY CALLING THEM OVER THE PHONE. I find that very odd and ridiculous. I know restaurants can make you good money if it's busy one But do you know what makes you the most money and what is the most expensive thing in the world " PERSONAL DATA" Like the exact same details that these people ask you when you want to place an order. Second thing. The cost cutting technique. Recently I started noticing that this restaurant is charging extra and giving very less food compare to other restaurants. They are making fool of everyone who goes there and I am sure they laugh at their own customers because they are ripping them off and thinking of themselves as very SMART people. Shame on this restaurant's owners.

    Chicken Tikka Masala
    Alex W.

    Food: Fantastic! Price: $10-$17 Atmosphere: Mom and Pop Cafeteria Overall: Highly Recommend (but call in) Bombaay Chaat is one of my favorite Indian Restaurants in Cleveland. The food has never been anything below great in regard to taste, but their wait time is excessive. I've had to wait 40 minutes before for my food. If you plan to eat here, make sure to call ahead for the order or you will be a while. My go to order is usually the somosa with Chicken Tikka Masala. This time I got the Dahi Puri and Chicken Tikka Masala. The appetizers here are also really overpriced in my opinion. As you can see, the Dahi Puri are simply lightly puffed puris (that you have to fill in yourself) that taste great, but cost $5.49. The sauces at this place are out of this world good which might be where the cost is incurred but still not worth it. The Chicken Tikka Masala sauce here is some of the best I've ever tried. It comes in 4 spice levels and I've found the "spicy" level gives good heat while still pairing well with the cream based sauce. I also usually only go with Chicken here for anything because the lamb and goat are more like pressed cubes. Overall, this Indian spot is great for a call in and pick up. It provides fantastic tasting Indian food to a fairly central spot downtown. Would highly recommend to anyone.

    Chicken tikka masala
    Amy J.

    The butter chicken is phenomenal. It was too spicy even though I asked for it mild, but otherwise it's rich creamy texture wasn't watered down and it was rife with fresh spices. Absolutely delicious. The egg masala dosa was dry and plain. The ka halwa was hot but sort of plain as well.

    Inside decor
    Supi S.

    This is one of my favorite Indian places in Cleveland! They have a wide variety of food on their menu from South Indian to chaat to North Indian foods. Their lunch buffet is particularly good (although only available on weekdays) with a decent variety of options. My husband and I have been here 10+ times in the past year. The menu is extensive so there is something for everyone. And as a plus the decor is really well done inside too! The attention to detail on the decor is impressive- there's clocks with Cleveland time and Mumbai time and they have a mini skyline on them that matches the theme of the restaurant! Things we have enjoyed: many of the North Indian curries (paneer tikka, palak paneer, kadai paneer, bhindi), chaat items (ragada patties, samosa chole, papdi chaat), South Indian (masala dosa, medu vada) A note about their service: the manager and the staff really seem to care that customers are satisfied. This is a place where you order at the counter and pick up your meal from the counter. One time, they had run out of a particular item we had wanted to order, so we ordered something else. By the time we were finishing our meal, the manager came up to us and brought us another item complimentary for the inconvenience.

    Panipuri
    D M.

    Yes, briefly - this great option for vegetarians and spicy food connoisseurs next to CSU; northern Indian food. Had the korma and garlic naan. Scrumptious! Loved the mango lassi as well.

    Grace F.

    Yum!!! This was our 2nd time here and it didn't disappoint. There are so many vegetarian options which is great. The dosas are my favorite part. We got the masala dosa with medium spice and it was perfect. Their garlic naan was so yummy with fresh garlic and herbs. Portion sizes are good. Prices are super reasonable. I'm jealous of all the CSU students who have this right on their campus. Perfect for a chilly fall day. We will be back!

    Goat vindaloo, naan, samosas

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    Quality of naan and the curries were amazing . Both Naan and Tandoori Roti were good.

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    Amazing food. We usually do take out from here if we want Indian - I have loved everything we've tried so far.

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    they have a mice infestation and they know it. it was in their cashier area walking around as if everything was okay.

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