Skagway was one of our port destinations during our Norwegian Alaska cruise. I feel a bit silly that I came all the way to Alaska to eat Indian cuisine, but let me tell you... I DON'T REGRET IT ONE BIT. Bombay Curry was absolutely amazing and delicious. After opening the door and stepping in, you can instantly smell the authenticity of the restaurant. We got the butter chicken and garlic nan. The butter chicken was spot on and came with a GENEROUS amount of chicken. It was a bit pricey however, but everything in Alaska seems to be over priced. read more

Bombay Curry - Butter Chicken, Garlic Nan - Indian Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

They messed up our order and gave us fish. Was loud in store and filled with t-shirts

What a great family owned and operated little restaurant. Food comes out hot and delicious!! Owners are kind and give prompt service. I'll always visit Bombay Curry when I come to Skagway. read more

The butter chicken is the best I've ever had. Spicy and flavorful and the lunch portion is the right size. Huns had the chicken biryani and he liked it. I tried a bit and it was more onion flavored that I've ever had before in a biryani. read more

Bombay Curry - Menu - Indian Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

If you're ever in Skagway and looking for something different than seafood or a brew pub try Bombay Curry just off Broadway on 5th Avenue. Truly authentic Indian food in a totally unexpected location. We had the Butter chicken level five (out of ten) spice, with a regular piece of naan. Everything is cooked fresh and comes to the table piping hot. There are only four tables in the restaurant/store and Indian music videos were playing on the TV. read more

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This food was spectacular. The service was through the roof. Truly a diamond in the rough. They played indian music and i totally loved it. The old lady was the sweetest person ever and deserves this review. Please if you are on a cruise and stop by skagway go show it the love that it deserves. read more

Very small location does not constrain the amazing home cooked chicken curry and naan! Coming back here next trip!

The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything close to what I expected. I've eaten tikka masala at hundreds of restaurants in dozens of countries around the world. None had as little flavor as this version. All others fit a similar spectrum of spice blend profile. I would never have identified this as tikka masala, were it not for the words on the menu. Obviously the chicken was marinated. It was tender and had some residual flavor from the marinade. The off-white sauce, in contrast, was exceptionally bland and lacking in spice. (Note I said spice - not spiciness. There was a touch of heat in the sauce, but the only real flavor was milk.) I had been warned away by locals, but every other restaurant was packed with cruise ship passengers. This place had room at its four tiny tables. They did fill a number of take-away orders, and seem to have some degree of regular clientele. I won't be numbered among them. read more

Bombay Curry - Chicken tikka masala. - Indian Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

I travel to Skagway often and this is my go-to restaurant. Family-owned and simple, it's a breath or flavor after a bunch of bland ship food. I prefer very spicy, but they can season to suit any taste. The meat dishes are primarily chicken, and there numerous vegetarian options. They also have Indian and Filipino home-style food items for sale. Especially after Covid, prices are high in every tourist destination in the world. Prices in Alaska are exacerbated by the fact that all the food and consumer goods come in via barge from Seattle, and the freight company has a lock - prices are higher here one might expect, but locals and visitors pay the same (there is a small tax for living in beautiful Alaska.) read more

This place ignited my fire for Indian food! I only wish they stayed open for dinner so I could dine more often. The owners are so friendly and make you feel right at home! Try their garlic naan, you won't regret it. read more

What a Spectacular meal. Thank You for the joy you provided us with today. Ate Chicken Curry with Garlic Naan with Lassi drink

So awesome to have some vegan options! We ordered the rajma kidney beans and chefs special vegetable mix. The kidney beans had a great rich flavor! Good portions too. The owners are very kind and the service was wonderful. read more

Bombay Curry - Chefs vegetable special and rajma kidney bean - Indian Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

Husband and I went on Alaskan cruise for our anniversary and after days of bland boring food on the ship we found Bombay Curry. Let me tell you what an absolute godsend this food was. Warmed us up right away after being frozen in the wind. We love curry chicken and just had to try theirs. It did NOT disappoint; absolutely delicious. I got a level 7 spice and my husband got an 8 (we love our spicy food). Not only was the food delicious, but the owners were so nice, they kept checking on us and making sure we had enough rice and we're doing well. The restaurant itself is also intimate and cozy which was very nice as we don't like a lot of hustle and bustle. They also sell snacks and other odds and ends. It was literally the best food and best dining experience we got the entire time on our trip. If we ever make it back to Skagway, we will definitely be stopping by again! If you like actual flavor to your food and enjoy spicy food, check it Bombay Curry. TOTALLY WORTH IT. read more

Bombay Curry - Curry chicken and mango lassi - Indian Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

Delicious food, and great, thoughtful service. Something for everyone. We will return next time we visit Skagway!

The food here isn't terrible, it simply isn't Indian food. Now don't misunderstand, the food is not GOOD, it's edible, but that's about it. It's like the person cooking this has never even tasted Indian food before. Apparently the have a LOT of canned tomatoes, because whatever you order will be drowning in them. If you have ANY other option. Eat elsewhere. read more

My friend and I stumbled upon this gem while strolling through Skagway and we couldn't believe our eyes. Indian curry in Alaska? We were intrigued and ventured in to see what it was all about. We hit the jackpot. Score! 100% deliciousness. I had the tikka masala at spiciness level 8 out of 10 and my friend had butter chicken at level 3. The chicken was tender and the curry flavors were spot on. Our meals came with a side of rice and we ordered plain naan on the side. I'd skip the naan next time since it's just basic flatbread and not fluffy and chewy like I'm used to having. The masala chai is also deliciously fragrant and not to be missed. I only wished I had time to try the mango lassi and other dishes. If I lived in Skagway this place would be my regular hangout. The place is small but colorful and the lady (owner?) is nice. A bright welcoming respite from boring cruise ship fare and a highlight of my day. read more

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Really great little vegan lunch buffet!!! So happy there are plant based nutrition people here in Alaska!!! read more

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One of the best hidden gems in Skagway! It's a weekly staple. Butter chicken and Tikki Masala are excellent. Don't forget the garlic naan!

We sailed into Skagway on Norwegian Pearl, so of course we were desperate to find a decent spot for lunch off the ship. (Ooo, burn. But that's another review.) We spied Bombay Curry as our shuttle drove through town in the morning on the way to a tour. "Did you see that?!" I asked my husband. "What?" "An Indian restaurant!" "NO WAY." For the rest of the morning, especially during our ride on the White Pass railroad, we found the conversation returning to our lunch plans. "Indian food in Alaska? Will it be any good?" Mike and I are both big fans of Indian cuisine. We have our fave-and-frequented spots in our two hometowns of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Perth, Australia, and when we travel we always seek out the Indian options. So, even though we both love all forms of Indian cuisine, we are also spoiled enough to set the bar a little higher than average. We tend to seek out the creamy dishes (makhanis, masalas) with spices that have a layered subtlety to them instead of just one-note blasts of taste or heat. And as an indulgent vegetarian, I'm dismayed if I don't find paneer on the menu. (Or if the only paneer dish is spinachy palak or saag.) We crossed our fingers and stepped into the little dining spot just off the main drag. "Well, it *smells* great," Mike said. The waitress gave us paper menus, and we reluctantly dragged our eyes away from the many exciting dishes on the "Dinner" side to contemplate our lunch options. "Hmmm, I can't tell from the description if the 'Bombay paneer' actually has a sauce." "Ditto on the 'Bombay chicken," Mike agreed. We were a little dismayed by the generic "Bombay (name a protein)" descriptions on the lunch menu, but the friendly waitress assured us that all of these were served with sauce, so we decided to stay and try it. (Note that the Bombay paneer was the only vegetarian option for lunch.) We also ordered a mix of plain and garlic naan. "And could we get a couple of samosas from the case?" Mike asked, gesturing to the area by the counter. Samosas weren't on the lunch menu, so we weren't certain if they were being saved for dinner patrons, but again the waitress was agreeable. "Sure!" The samosas were tall and crisp and oh-so fragrant. "Kamal Palace?" Mike asked me, shorthand for our favourite place for samosas in Southern California. "Getting there. Definitely." We were already glad we came. Then the naan arrived. "That is some of the best-looking naan I've ever seen." (See my photos.) Buttery, soft, flavourful... and the garlic pieces weren't acrid at all, as they can be. "And it's delicious, too." And now our happy moods flickered with sadness, knowing we'd have to eat ship food again for lunch tomorrow. Finally, our curries came out on divided Stryofoam-style plates. I gave both the plate and the plain-looking rice a skeptical glance. I'm such a snob, but luckily I'm an open-minded one because, shazam!, another high-five in the nom-nom-da-bombdiggity department! This was Alaska. You know, *Alaska*, where it's all about the seafood. And we were in a town catering to daytripping tourists, which is usually a call to arms for the mediocre in an attempt to please everyone. Who expected to get such delicious Indian here? And I definitely didn't expect to have to keep wiping my nose as the heat of the food opened my sinuses. (I usually order "7" on the 1-to-10 scale of heat, so I'm not exactly a wuss.) Not complaining, just amazed that the chef was willing to be so bold. We spoke with what seemed to be the owner/manager just before leaving. He was quite nice and eager to make sure we'd enjoyed the meal. So, if you don't like your food so hot, or want it hotter, or have any other requests, I don't think it would be any problem to ask. Judging by the number of locals dining there, the people of Skagway know good Indian. The lunch menu may be small, but the food is tasty by any standard and service is friendly. The next time we visit Skagway, it will be on another cruise line with better food, but we'll still look forward to leaving room for a meal at Bombay Curry. read more

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My Vegan Review: Out here visiting Alaska and Vegan eating has been very limited. Found this little store/ restaurant. Self serve all you can eat in a container for $12. Really was good to eat a Hearty Vegan meal out here. read more

Bombay Curry - Vegan menu - Indian Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

Had this place bookmarked, since I knew I'd be sick of ship food (the definition of "meh"), and the handful of reviews here were positive. I'm not sure if they changed owners/chefs or what, but my experience didn't really match up with earlier reviewers. Had the butter chicken with rice lunch special, along with a side of naan (who doesn't like naan?). The butter chicken was good flavor-wise, though they were a bit skimpy on the actual chicken. I think the rice was re-heated (heard a microwave going off after I ordered), and proportion-wise wasn't enough for the amount of sauce it came with. The naan was nothing like the naan pic Shari S. posted, which is what I expected and looks like the naan I'm used to, at least around SF; soft, chewy, and with the nice bubbly toasted bits. If you look at the naan in my pic, it's more bread-y, like the ones I've seen in supermarkets. The cost - $20 for butter chicken w/rice, plus naan. I get that it's decent Indian food in a small remote town in Alaska, and there's probably some markup for us tourists, but really? $20? Especially at lunch? Someone else mentioned it used to be about $11 for a curry+rice lunch a few years ago. WTF? read more

Bombay Curry - Butter chicken lunch with a side of naan - Indian Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

Yummy vegan Indian food! Great service. I highly recommend this place if you get a chance to go...I read more

Bombay Curry - Indian Near Me - Skagway, Alaska

We went to Skagway on the inaugural Alaskan cruise of the Disney Wonder cruise ship in early May 2011. Skagway is a town with fewer than 900 residents, and it is there for the cruise ships that show up like a fleet armada ever summer. Fortunately for us, our ship was the first ship of the season so it wasn't crowded. The downtown port area of Skagway is designed for tourists, but you're kind of limited in where you can eat. It's not like all the fast food chains are there. There are a couple of cafes, a couple of saloons and whatnot. Fortunately for us, one of the people in our group noticed a sign for "Bombay Curry" and that really sounded like a hidden gem, so we thought we'd give it a try! You can order various entrees but we decided to go with some combo plates. You get some rice, naan, and a couple of entries. They have popular dishes like paneer and curry, and although these plate lunches aren't the cheapest (they are around $11 each), they are extremely hearty, and taste fantastic! I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area so I've eaten at a lot of great Indian eateries, and the food at Bombay Curry is right up there with the rest of them. When we were there, they were showing Indian pop music videos on their TV set. It gave it a really great, authentic feel. This is a very simple diner. I think they are there primarily for the cruise ship crew, but if you want something other than the same old cruise ship food or just another cafe burger, get yourself over to Bombay Curry. According to their ad, they serve lamb, chicken, vegetables and seafood specialties. Curry, Tandiri, Biryani, Kebabs, ten different kinds of Bombay bread (nan). Bombay wraps and rolls. Open for lunch and dinner. read more

Food here is very good. I spent a total of 7 winters (3 years total) in India, so must say that is authentic and you might see other Indians eating here (always a good sign). The cook was happy to cater to leaving out cream and dairy, so the food was a bit spicy w/ lots of flavor. It was tasty, healthy, and flavorful. Check 'em out! read more

I'll be completely honest here: I'm not sure if this was some of the best Indian food I've ever had or if it was that much better than boring cruise food. I'll stick with the former, though. After a few days worth of boring ass white people food and mediocre buffet food, I was more than thrilled to find some kind of ethnic food in a port. The food here was really good, but it was also really pricy (but well worth it if you're sick of boat food). Entrées were ~$15 and a small mango lassi was $5. Service was prompt and great. Ambiance is a little bland and boring but who cares when the food is that good. read more

Bombay Curry is AMAZING. However, as the previous reviewer stated, this establishment is not designed for cruise ship employees. There are many locals in Skagway who eat here often. Personally, because I work nearby and getting time to make lunch is not an option, I eat here several times weekly... lunch and dinner. Bombay Curry was recently visited by a food critic and was rated THE BEST restaurant in Skagway! Way to go BOMBAY CURRY!!! We love you! xoxoxoxoxo read more

I'm not a typical fan of Indian food (usually play it safe with hamburgers), but the food here is really tasty! They do a quick ready to serve lunch plate that has Keema & also a tasty chicken curry with rice for $13.95. If you order a extra nan bread, you can split this meal (total comes to $20.39 with extra bread, FYI) read more

Awesome vegan buffet! Oil and sugar free as well! Every item on the buffet was delicious and healthy

Amazing food in a part of the world where I least expected to find it. I highly recommend the Mataar Paneer and Saag Paneer.

We came here off the ship, looking for a quick lunch. You can't beat their lunch special for $8.95. I had the vegetable korma, my husband had the chicken curry. We both ordered mild and both dishes had a good amount of heat. Definitely add on the garlic naan, it's delicious. read more

As soon as I walked by the first time I knew I wanted to eat here. The smells coming from this place were amazing. I ended up eating here on my last night in town and, although there were not a ton of dine in patrons, there were numerous take out orders (which makes me think it is a local favorite). I had the chicken vindaloo, garlic naan, and carrot pudding. It was so good! Service was pleasant and the waitress was quick to refill partially empty water glasses. read more

Good food with plenty of flavor and spice; Indian hot chicken curry was on point. Kids even enjoyed it. Price was a bit high but other options in town are very limited. $17 for entree that turned out large enough to split. read more

Went here last summer and I am still thinking about it. Yum! How crazy to find great Indian food in Skagway.

Ok I worked for princess cruises for almost 5 years. This place to this day out of all of the places I've eaten in the world is in my top 5. I live in la, and I've looked for decent Indian food for years. I've had some really good Indian food in Fiji , but nothing compared to this place. When you have the Indian portion of the crew getting off to eat here, you realize what a big deal this place is. I've known the owners for years, and they are super nice people. It's not cheap, for this type of foods standards, but the materials, I'm sure are difficult to come by in Skagway Alaska. I definitely recommend the veggie Korma, with the garlic naan, and one of their amazing veggie samosas. Food coma central! read more

This place is the bomb. All fresh ingredients. Homemade and obviously prepared with TLC.

One of the most AMAZING Indian meals that I have ever had! The service was great and they handled our large party easily!

Bombay Curry is authentic, and really, really good! I can't even mention one single thing that is great, because I have never had a single lousy thing there. Tandoori, Naan, Saag Paneer, Korma....all of it is great. And the owners are the hosts, and soooo gracious. The bonus is the Indian music videos that play on one wall. It's really really good, and the prices are reasonable (for Skgway). read more

For not at all expecting to find an Indian restaurant or any particularly flavourful restaurant that wouldn't be pub food or boring italian or sea food, this was unexpectedly welcome. Seems to be a family run place, which means spice levels etc can be adjusted to order (though we didn't try to - we didn't need to). Not the greatest ambience or anything, but food was pretty good and satisfying. Portions are decent. The only drawback was both the times that we ate there, we found the food to have excessive turmeric which not only stained our fingers yellow but also made some of the food (esp the daal) an turmeric tinge to the taste. Suggest the cooks cut back on the turmeric. Otherwise, great food - definitely recommended. read more

If there is one thing that Whitehorse is missing, it's an Indian restaurant. Fortunately, Bombay Curry is just a couple hours' drive away and the food is so good it's more than worth the trip. They make the best palak paneer I've ever had. The owners are friendly, as well. read more

if you miss Indian food it is worth to try spicy but not pricey