I am not big on Indian food or vegetarian for that matter, but my wife wanted to go do I said what the hell. I'm glad that I did, my first time experience wasn't half bad. I always expect going into places like this to be charged out the ass because it's specialty food (I guess it's a New York thing), but the price was great especially for everything the wife and I got. I don't remember what it was called but it was good and spicy and I LOVE spicy. I still need meat, I just can't go vegetarian, but I would definitely recommend Bombay Express. The restaurant was clean, the staff was nice and the service was quick. read more

Bombay Express - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really nice employees. Only wish the serving size was a bit bigger for the curry of the day. The masala dosa had a good serving size.

If you want to try the north Indian street food like Chaat, rolls and sandwich and breakfast like dosa is very good

Great food and great location. My family and I stopped here on the road back to Dallas from Mexico and we're starving. Usually, I'm not a huge fan of Indian, but since my mom is vegetarian, I gave it a try. I had the samosa sandwich (spicy), and the spices and flavors all blended together so well. The reason I deducted a star is because the high chair we used for my brother was dirty with old food from the previous user. I'm pretty picky about cleanliness in restaurants, but other than that, Bombay Express was a great experience that I would definitely return for. read more

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Yummmmmy! Where do I begin with this one... From the lip smacking chaat to the crispy triangular portion of masala dosa al the way into ensuring that there's adequate malai in the rasmalai, these unassuming people are five star all the way. Will surely return during my three day stay! read more

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Tried the following - Mysore masala dosa - really good. Thank God that the chutney didn't taste stale like it usually does in most places Thali - can be a hit or miss - the paneer curry was delicious. Quantity of carbs as in rice and poori is good. The dal makhani and dhokla like thing were definitely not good. The potato-cauliflower dish was underwhelming Chai - not good, not bad Lassi - not good, not bad This place is clean. read more

Food was great (so many vegan options!). We got pav bhaji, dabeli, a vegan thali, aloo tikki, and pani puri and they were all really tasty. The pav bhaji was probably my favorite. I would have given them two more stars if they didn't use so much single-use plastic/styrofoam for their food. I understand it's a cafe, but there's no need to serve dine in food in styrofoam. I do appreciate that some of the food was on paper plates though. As someone trying to reduce her plastic waste, this was unacceptable. I brought my own cutlery and a cup, and I'll be bringing my own container for my food next time. read more

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Masala idli is to die for! You must try this place! We've tried a number of dishes and they are all incredible. It is cheap and also has great customer service! Highly recommend. read more

HER - Stumbled on this place by chance while looking for a quick meal...and OMG! What a GEM! I tried Pani Puri and Chhole puri. Pani Puri were spicy and exactly how they should be! Soo good! I had tears in my eyes but I craved for more! Chhole puri had a huge portion too and I was full with 1 puri only. Had the rest to-go. The ambience is nice.. like a stylish cafe! His - One of the best Indian food experience I've had in US. Period. read more

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I took Weekend thali in this place and to my bad some of the food [Pakodas] was not completely cooked. I could see uncooked batter inside. read more

So far we tried puri vaji,masala tea,mango lassi,samosa sandwich,papdi chat. Location is good,seating capacity is good for a snack house but snack seems little overpriced than portion size.All food tasted good,only if u don't like spicy food,let them know before order.Giving it a 4 star just because some food items are not available everywhere like vara pao and all.will go again to try their other dishes. read more

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Bad Appearance and presentation. Taste not good, too fatty. On the menu board it doesn't show what is the ingredients of the plates so you doesn't know more info that we'll be more easy to choose read more

Ordered onion dosa , chole puri Dosa is so thin like a papad...it started crumbling into pieces...i had a feeling of eating some lays or doritos chips. Chole puri...curry is ok...but again same story here...puri is too fried n brittle like a papad with loads of oil...they did not wait for the oil to drip. Totally disappointed...donno how other people gave 5 star ratings...first n last time for me here... read more

Great Authentic South Indian Food at a extremely low price! Hospitality was great; even when we had no idea what to order they helped us choose popular dishes read more

Got a Postmates delivery from here. I would put them at 3.5 stars. Got a noodles, fried rice and chicken manchuria. The taste is pretty close to Indo-Chinese food you get in India. But the dishes were way too oily. The oil subdues the actual taste of the food. read more

To be honest, I had no idea what I was ordering. I'm not picky so I just picked something. I dont remember what I had but I know it was good and the staff was friendly! read more

The amount of great food for the price is astonishing. My wife and I discovered this place on accident. We tried four dishes and they were all excellent. The owner told us if we didn't like anything or if it was too spicy they would exchange it for free. He also brought out some free samples for us during our meal. Very refreshing family-owned business in today's world of corporate dash and dine. read more

Arrived into Austin after 2 flights and a layover and got to the hotel around 7pm not knowing the area too well I decided to try here since it was right behind the hotel. Walked in not knowing it was a vegetarian/vegan restaurant looked over the menu and had no clue what to order so just picked 3 random things. Suddenly after placing my order and paying I sat there and realized nothing had meat in it. At first I got mad thinking I wouldn't like it and what's a meal in Texas with meat!! Well I was wrong this place was awesome. I still can't tell you what I ordered but I will say if I was forced to be a vegetarian and was given their food everyday I would not be upset!!! Everything was fresh and flavorful loved the spicy options on the dishes as well! Awesome portion sizes too you will not leave here hungry! read more

Super delish! Took my man, he has never tried Indian food. He loved it. Spicy, flavorful, fresh. Great place with friendly staff. read more

If you are in Austin and looking for some good Indian food this place is a must visit. We ordered Mysore Masala Dosa, Bombay Sandwich and dahi puri. Loved all 3 item we ordered. Only thing I would change is the filling of Mysore Masala dosa (it's exact same as masala dosa) other places have the filling slightly spicy n different so I was expecting it to be different. Overall nice casual clean place for good Indian chaat. read more

The only Indian chat place in North Austin. This all vegetarian restaurant may not serve the best Indian chats but enough to satiate my cravings. Best on the menu is the spicy paneer roll.. it is verrry spicy so make sure you mention medium spicy while placing an order. Also try sev puri and the thali.. read more

Authentic South Indian food but the place can improve it's cleanliness. The tables and chairs were not cleaned.

What makes for a 5 star food review? For me, it has to deliver exactly what my soul craves - I know the real deal after just one bite of that type of food. I loved this place. It isn't fancy, but it's not trying to be, it is food you can eat every day, at great prices. It's located in a little shopping area right by parmer and 35. you walk in, walk up to the front to order, then pick a table and seat yourself. the chai is hot and simple, not sweetened. We ordered, took a number and they kept our tab open in case we wanted more. The food was quick, hot and fresh! We ordered: two chai teas mango lassi - perfect, my toddler drank it so quick, we didn't get more than a sip. Papdi Chaat - $5.50 chick peas, potatoes, fresh herbs and spices topped with yogurt and a mint chutney on a bed of "crispies". this dish spoke to me, it was just perfect. the cold yogurt all mixed up with the the savory cilantro and onions, crispy little fried chips and mint chutney. it was like an indian frito pie. I could eat it every day for a week, no joke. I ate here on a Sunday night and was SAD when i left that I couldn't come back for lunch the next day, because they are closed on Mondays. It was comfort food, to the nth degree. Masala Dosa $6.99 - a fine crepe made with rice batter filled with seasoned potatoes, served with a lentil soup and yogurt dipping sauce. we all dug in, my toddler loved the crepe and my bf and i loved it all. everything here is vegetarian and I know I will be back, over and over again. There is so much more on the menu that I can't wait to try! read more

I'm a carnivore. Like suck the marrow out of the bone type of carnivore. So when my boyfriend and I went here I nervously whispered "is this place vegetarian!?" I braced myself for disappointment. The menu is broken down between southern and northern dishes. I wasn't familiar with any of the offerings so I let my boyfriend order for me. It was like one of those old movies where the man orders for the woman, except in this case the woman was irritatingly hungry and the wrong selection from the man could result in him getting shanked. He ordered me the Mysore Masala Dosa and he had the Thaali. I had no idea what to do with my dosa. It was this giant triangle served with two curries. My boyfriend, clearly ashamed/amused by my inexperience, broke off a piece of the dosa, dipped it in the creamy coconut chutney and told me to eat it. The flavor was incredible! The spiciness of the potato and onion filling went perfectly with the cool, light coconut chutney. It was a huge portion and I'd get it to share next time. I finished almost all of it though. My boyfriend out ordered me though with the thaali. Well, technically I guess he out ordered himself since he ordered for the both of us. All the veggies side dishes, dips, chutneys etc were great. I admit, I stole a few more when he went to the bathroom. Not the most central location but this place is worth the drive up north. I'll definitely stop here again. read more

I don't know a lot about Indian food and I really can't tell you the name of anything I've eaten here. However quality and taste are pretty universal, and literally everything here is excellent. Plus you know you're in the right place when all the other customers are Indian. Texans haven't yet figured out a way to screw up Indian food and serve it to white people. When they start serving Tex-Ind, I'll stop coming. If you want to save yourself the trouble and embarrassment of ordering, just go with the daily special. It's always a ton of food and a platter of different dishes I couldn't begin to pronounce. Who needs meat? This shit is good!!! To die for is the mango lassi - so delicious! Yummmm!!! While it is located in the Wal-Mart plaza, Bombay Express is not exactly cheap - I never get out of Bombay Express without spending $12 on a meal, but maybe because I can't stop myself from spending $3 on the mango lassi. And I agree with whoever said that it's not cool how all the dishes and silverware are styrofoam and plastic. It kind of makes you feel like a bad person for throwing all that crap into the landfill, but what can you do? read more

Me and my husband tried Bombay Express for the first time yesterday and we were so glad we did! We came out at 8:30, only 30 minutes before they closed, so we were a little nervous but when we got there we could see through the windows that it was packed! There were people in front of us in line and behind us, and our food still came out very quick. We tried the Samosas, the Masala Dosa and the Onion Dosa. The samosas are delicious with a crispy, light shell and a tasty seasoned potato mash. I liked the Masala Dosa, it was just delicious seasoned potatos in a huge crepe-like shell. My husband got the Onion Dosa not quite realizing it would be filled with crispy chopped white onion and green onion, I did not care for that one but he ate until he was full. And everything was vegetarian. My husband and I aren't vegetarians but we appreciate eating vegetarian meals and this food is so rich and flavorful the meat is not missed at all. Even the biggest meat eater will walk away satisfied and full (SO FULL) from eating at Bombay Express. The restaurant is clean and well-lit and the price is hard to beat. read more

Vegetarian heaven. Swad used to be my favorite Chaat House to grab a quick bite of tasty Indian food, but it has recently fallen out of my good graces due to the lack of cleanliness. Enter Bombay Deliciousness ... I mean Bombay Express. Their food quality is really fresh and delicious. I always overeat when i go here. I got the thali last time and had a tough time finishing it all. Next time i will wear my stretchy pants when i come here ;) read more

Bombay express is one of the popular spots for vegetarian Indian cuisine. It is located at the intersection of IH 35 and Parmer lane tucked away in the back of a shopping center. This cafe is my go to spot for quick bites in the evening. The menu is composed of chaats(savoury snack), north/south Indian treats, and thalis. A lot of vegan choices available too. These are my favourite picks from the menu - Samosa,kachori,Puri Bhaji's,Spicy Paneer Roll,Pav bhaji,Uttapam, and Dosas. Dosas are large and delicious. I found the filling inside the Masala dosa huge but tastes average. Thalis served are fresh and tasty. The atmosphere is casual, Bollywood music is played in the background. The decor is simple. Food(almost everything) is served on paper plates taking the street food theme indoors. The service is quick and everything here is reasonably priced. Must try outlet in Austin for chaats in my opinion. read more

ohh yes as i was sitting in the froyo shop across the parking lot, i eyed this restaurant and knew this was where i wanted to go for lunch. i've been indian food deprived! so i walked in and the fresh smell of spices and curry filled the air. mmmm they have northern as well as southern indian dishes available to order. for two people i ordered: 2 samosas ($2.25) Pani Puri ($3.99) Masala Dosa ($6.50) I sat down and the Pani Puri was first to come out. fill it with sweet mango sauce and it was heaven with every bite. i just wish the potatoes were somewhat warm instead of seeming like it came out of the fridge. The Dosa was huge! and filled with tons of potatoes. more spicy than i expected it to be and very filling. Samosas were delish!!! the only thing i regret about them is not buying more! overall very filling. but keep in mind that it's ecpress so it's not cooked to order, but if you're looking for a quick lunch, here it is. oh yeah, please get rid of the styrofoam. it's unflattering read more

This place has pretty decent Southern-Indian food. A coworker took me here today for my first time and it reminded me a lot of my favorite Indian place, SWAD. All vegetarian. Fast service. Reasonably priced. Huge spicy potato dosas? Yes, please. Not too keen on the throw-away cups/plastic ware - and Styrofoam to boot. Nor the weird shopping mall atmosphere. Looking past all that, this place is pretty A-OK! read more

This place never disappoints. I'm not even a vegetarian but I eat here because the flavor is so incredible. Super delicious and the staff is always so friendly and cool. If you don't know what to get, just order the special. Can't go wrong, thank me later! read more

I am going here after a long time. I like the following items - these are pretty consistent and tasty. Special Dosa - this is the best. The dosa tastes good and their sambar is also decent. Pav Bhaji Aloo Paratha Channa Puri. I don't tend to come here most often because they close by 9pm. But this is the only pure vegetarian Indian joint I go to in Austin. read more

"What's on your thali plate today?" "A vegetable korma, which is..." "I'll take that." (I love korma!) "Do you want to hear the rest?" "Nope. Can I get the vegan option." "The korma isn't vegan, I can swap it with the chickpeas." I'm a little sad I forgot that korma is cream based, but not at all sad that I still went with the thali. Also, major props to the staff for knowing what's vegan and what isn't without having to run ask someone. AND, you can't tell from the online menu very obviously, but almost everything on the menu either already is, or can be made vegan (korma wasn't on the regular menu). And the portions are totally filling. I will say that I'm used to taking home left overs when I go out to eat because typical portions are so huge, so if you're someone who always cleans your plate on American super sized portions you may want to get an additional side. My friend got a dosa and samosas and took one of the samosas home. I did manage to finish my thali and I left completely stuffed and completely satisfied. I can't wait to go back. read more

My co-worker had never had Indian food before and this place came up in my search for local restaurants. It wasn't difficult to convince him to try it with me thankfully. He was a little nervous having no idea what the menu meant so I asked the guy behind the register for a suggestion. He said we should try their dinner special and explained it changed daily so we both ordered it. I can't for the life of me remember what exactly it was but I do remember it was delicious. One of the sides was some sort of potato dish that I could easily over eat if given the chance. Not only was I able to convince my co-worker to try some Indian food but I've made him a Yelper after repeated success in finding cool places to eat. read more

Popped into this place after reading the good reviews, and the hype is fairly true. The bad: Pani puris are one of my favorite foods in the world but I am wary about ordering them in the US, because you are always left disappointed. Sad to say that Bombay Express was no different. You only get 6 pieces and they are pretty bland. The good: the thali this weekend was delicious! Every component of the thali (roti, rice, paneer, aloo gobi, pakoras, kheer, etc) were AMAZING and best of all, tasted homemade. I would highly recommend the thali to anyone that wants authentic North Indian food. The environment was fine, loud with lots of families enjoying their meal. Bathroom was clean and well kept. read more

This is one of my favorite Indian joints in town. While menu items like tikka masala, tandoori chicken or biryani, are good, you won't find them here. According to Wikipedia, less than 30% of India's population are regular meat eaters. Hence, this is South Indian vegetarian fare, much of it vegan. Often times, vegetarian food is associated with light and simple. That is not the case here. No dainty bunny grub, this food is hearty and filling, with interesting flavors. I am especially fond of the coconut chutney they serve with many dishes. I've been frequenting this place since it opened a few years ago, and unlike the other reviews, I've always found the owners to be friendly and pleasant. The atmosphere is bright, clean and cheery, overall much nicer than Swad. If you are looking for a yummy vegetarian Indian restaurant, please do the needful and check this place out! read more

This is my go-to place for lunch. I go at least once a week and it has become my favorite comfort food. The menu is 100% vegetarian and much of the menu is vegan (or can be made that way). Their chole (spiced chickpeas) is my absolute favorite, and I haven't found any other place that does it better for my tastes. read more

I came in here not knowing it was only vegetarian but the food turned out okay, but i've had better. This is a great place if you're wanting to fill up quickly. They serve you the food on paper trays so after you are done, you just throw it away. The cashier recommended to me the daily special which came with one curry, rice, side of beans, salad, soup, and bread. The curry and rice was yummy but the beans were terrible. They were sitting in this red oil and the soup tasted like regular american bean soup. My friend ordered the Gulab Jamun, which are dumplings made with condensed milk and soaked in a rose-flavored syrup. I thought the dumplings would be crispy but they were soggy from sitting in the syrup. They also use the same oil that they fry the dumplings with other foods so the dumplings tasted slightly weird. read more

This place is OK, but not good and not at all near to being the best place for Indian food. Many times the food does not have that freshly prepared look and taste. Masala Dosa was terrible, have stopped being there ever since! The food is average and does have a restaurant feel, its not 100% authentic Indian food, and definately not near to what one cooks at home in India. read more

September 2021 appears to be new management again but this time for the better. Had an excellent Thali this evening.