I had the malai kofta with the garlic naan. It was delicious, and came with many balls inside! At least 6. I really enjoyed this meal and will return again. read more

Bombay On the Lake - Indian Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

When the Owners are away, the mice will play. The Owners were not around, and I'm not sure if Shilpa (owner) has the same quality standards. I've found that supporting local restaurants has been an important thing for myself and my family. We ordered the Vegetarian Biriyani, Veggie Manchurian, and Onion Pakora as a 'tester' before considering this little restaurant to cater an event. Veggie Biriyani - Biriyani is supposed to have a flavourful layered smell and taste. For $12, I got some rice, with boxed spices, and undercooked frozen green beans and full size baby corn from No Frills. Thumbs down, probably some of the worst I've had in my life Veggie Manchurian - 6 balls, with half an onion in an unusually spicy sauce, mixed with some plum sauce. No depth in flavour, just heat, and the wrong kinda heat Onion Bhaji - supposed to be crispy and quickly made to come right out of the oil. Tasted like they were precooked, and recooked. Had a dry taste, when you deep fry something twice. For the amount that you pay - ask for some quality and fresh food. Not some 'make it the night before' freezer quality dinner. You've lost a customer! read more

Bombay On the Lake - Veggie Biriyani with frozen beans and carrots - Indian Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

The Naan, bahji, and Kashmiri pilau were amazing. The chicken Vindaloo was beyond disappointing. I think I maybe got 3 pieces of chicken in the entire dish. It was all sauce, no substance. Won't be ordering that again. read more

This cute restaurant was our choice to celebrate Valentines Day. It was very quiet for dinner on the Sunday before Family Day. The service was perfect. The waiter was there when we needed him and invisible when we didn't. The food was good. Above Par for Indian Food in Toronto. We tried a new appetizer not yet on the menu. It was a vegetarian dish made with cauliflower and red, yellow and green peppers. The sauce was fantastic! I little spicy for my dinner companion. They are starting a lunch buffet in March. We plan to stop by one day to sample more items from their menu. One issue with the meal was the butter chicken was light on the chicken. We gorges ourselves on the sauce and nan. We did not complain as there was plenty of food for the two of us. I am happy to recommend. read more

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Went back yesterday, enjoyed it thoroughly, Shrimp was nice, man nice, chicken was nice, cubed, but not bad, rice was nice, naan was amazing, man, they must have it good in an Indian Jail, all you need is rice and sauce and bread, anyways, this place surprised me, so I'll be back, next time for lunch, $9.99 with a pop, great deal, let's see how it goes then, read more

Server was good and not accommodating. My tandoori chicken came out cold at first, had to send it back. The server gaslight my boyfriends allergy. Not impressed. Food was mediocre. read more

Went back to Bombay on the Lake after an 11 years break. Service was great, very attentive and courteous. The food was waaaay too mild, there is no heat at all. (Portions are on the smaller side too). We'll probably be back but I'll ask for a lot higher heat/spice level or I won't be able to taste anything. I almost asked for hot sauce but stopped myself because I was worried it would offend the chef. Loved the beer though, Cheetah is very nice but the beer was lukewarm, needs to be cold. Decor hasn't changed in 11 years but that's not a big deal, prices are reasonable and a lot of vegetarian items to choose from. My kids were given free popsicles when we paid the bill, thank you :) read more

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Dined here recently, saw a plethora of great reviews, it did not live up to the expectation. The food and service were good, but at best I would say it is average. Pluses are the Lassi were delicious, the samosas were done right, served with a choice of tamarind or corrinader For the mains, tried the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. The butter chicken was ok, I'm more use to the chicken being prepared tandoori style first, this was tiny cubes of chicken breast in a butter chicken sauce. Sure it was ok, but not as authentic as I would have expected from an Indian restaurant. The tikka masala was quite delicious, but I ordered extra hot, and it just tasted as though habanero sauce was poured in, once again not what I would expect. Perhaps simmered with some chillies is how I typically see this dish presented. Overall I was not terribly disappointed, and the cost/value was ok. Perhaps I'm a tad too picky? But then again I do know my food and what I like. read more

Wonderful food & Great service. The first few costs here I found the naan bread to be a little too well done. But That hasn't been a concern lately...the mango lassie is very tasteful. I will continue to order my Indian food from here :) read more

You've had the rest in south Etobicoke, now you need to smarten up and have the best. Living near the area here, I had been blinded by another subpar Indian restaurant, accepting that it was as good as it gets for the area and submitted to eating poorly portioned, bland take-out/delivery whenever a South Asian craving hit me. Then out on a whim, after passing it in the car, I gave Bombay On the Lake a call and placed our usual Friday night/Sunday "too lazy to cook" delivery Indian meal. This consists of Veggie Pakora, Saag Paneer, Butter Chicken OR Lamb Vindaloo, plain Basmati rice and approx 2-3 garlic naan. The result? Fan-fricken-tastic. Delivery time was (and continues to be) faster than estimated, the portion sizes, especially when it comes to number of chunks of meat, were exceptional - easily enough to have a second or third helping. The flavour of each dish is exactly as I know it should be, the sauce of the Butter chicken is so smooth and velvety that it actually tickled my taste buds as it danced across my tongue. I'm not the biggest fan of Veggie Pakoras but my fiancee claims these are a must have and loves their way of making them better than any other we've had to date. And guys, garlic naan? F'real? It's incredible, in fact I would go as far as to say there is Naan-other better out there/ KNAWUTIMSAYIN??? So why only 4? I'm reserving this for the first time I decide to dine in their restaurant. If the service and ambiance (and cleanliness) match the quality of the food their producing then without question Bombay On The Lake will receive a much deserved 5th star from this well fed hombre! Eatcrest Out read more

Just had lunch here they always make the best food. Staff is extremely nice. It's street parking but I always find a spot. read more

Bombay On the Lake - Veg pakoras - Indian Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

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Go here eat this food. You WILL not be disapointed! I have tried the chicken giner kabab, the chicken tikka, the garlic naan, the pakora, and a number of other dishes. All of them are fantastic. Trust me. Just go read more

I've visited Bombay on the Lake several times, and I've also had their food delivered to my place on numerous occasions. My latest visit was on Sunday, as I had a friend in town and we were both dying for some Indian food. The reason I would recommend Bombay on the Lake to my friends, is not only because of the tasty food, but, they have excellent service. Every time I visit their restaurant, the owner and servers are very courteous, and provide myself and my guests with a warm welcome. The interior itself is very clean, and has a pleasant décor. Whether you are knowledgeable about Indian cuisine, or not, the staff are always open to making recommendations for your meal. The two of us ordered the following meal: Goan Shrimp Curry Lamb Rogan Josh Butter Chicken 1 x Onion Kulcha 1 x Garlic Naan 1 x rice dish As always, our food arrived in a prompt manner, and each of the dishes were delicious! Although I enjoyed all of the food, my personal favourites were the Onion Kulcha/and Goan Shrimp Curry (outstanding!!!). If you're seeking a positive dining experience, excellent Indian food, and, all at an affordable price, you should definitely check out Bombay on the Lake. read more

I have been ordering here for years. We love the food it is always good and consistent. We usually get take out and have enough for a second night. The staff has always been kind and generous. I have been meaning to eat in one day because the decor is nice. read more

Nice place. Lunch menu too restrictive -- not enough opportunity to create custom plate. Aloo gobi was fine. Channa masala had great flavour! Papadums didn't taste fresh and needed more spice. Despite the very friendly treatment, overall it was just okay. I think I need to go back at dinner to get a proper experience. read more

I had been curious about this Indian restaurant while passing it repeatedly on our way to our favourite Thai place on the next block. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a disappointment. Decor tries to be cheerful but except for the porch in the front is rather too dark. Chicken samosas were interesting, with ground chicken subbing for the potatoes. The main dishes and sides were not all that special. Chicken madras was not spicy enough. Chicken kaddai (I guess we were in a fowl mood) was okay, though nothing to write home about. Raita was too sweet and way too thin for our liking. Rosemary naan had very little flavour of rosemary, and onion kulcha was a small portion with not a lot of filling. Plain rice did not come with cumin seeds or cardamon, as in many Indian restaurants. If you are in the area and have an absolute craving for Indian food, this place might be okay, but don't make a special trip there. read more

Great food, quick service, reasonable prices. Their Lamb vindaloo is v bomb, definitely would recommend

Food was great. The real authentic Indian food. Taste was so delfish! Service was awesome and very courteous. Definitely coming back. If you are craving for Indian food like us, recommending this restaurant for you to try! read more

The food arrived on time .. but was not good at all. Service was ok .. but I would not recommend this place at all ... especially for people like me who LOVE Indian food. read more

Catered lunch. Fantastic job. Great flavour and exactly what we asked for. Awesome service! Would totally order again :) read more

We ordered from Skip The Dishes and tried the chicken samosas, butter chicken, mixed vegetables, rice and garlic naan. I must say... this is some of the best (if not, THE best) Indian food I've ever had! I particularly liked the chicken samosas because they were packed with chicken and came with two unique dipping sauces. Great quality food, we will be ordering from here again! read more

I found three hairs in my food. The butter was not near as good as other places I've been too. The papadons we were not tasty at all. Vegetable pakora was very dry and not very tasty. Overall the food was very poor, would not order from this place again. read more

Not much to say other than the food was really good and service was also excellent. I received a 10% discount for being a regular customer too. Value for the money, quantity or taste is not outstanding holding it back from a perfect score, but well recommended. read more

This place has never failed me! It's my go-to place since I live in the area. Love the food here specially the paneer kadai(which I mostly eat) and paratha. I visit the place atleast once in 10 days, sometimes for lunch but mostly for dinner. Their service is great and the staff is friendly too. I have met the owner and she seems to be a very nice lady. Their food is always fresh unlike other indian places and their naans or roti are the best in Toronto! I find them very reasonably priced and I have never gone wrong with anything I ordered off the menu. My friends always order the chicken madrasi which is spicy but they would surely recommend it to all the meat lovers out there! read more

We get takeout from here at least monthly. Love their butter chicken. The owners are really nice too. It seems like a family business. I love supporting local business. Price is decent. It is the best indian food in Etobicoke for sure. read more

Tried this place for the first time today and it was excellent. I placed an order for pickup through Just Eat, and the service and food were both fantastic. The prices are a little higher than some other Indian food spots, but the quality of the food is definitely there. They have incredible Saag Paneer, Samosas and Garlic Naan. I definitely recommend this place - it won't let you down! read more

I was pleasantly surprised after having dinner at Bombay on the Lake. The food was great. My friend and I had the chicken bryiani, coconut lamb mutter panzer and garlic nana an. The food was tasty and distinct as with some Indian rests tend to use very similar sauce base. Portion size was good and filing. The staff and owners were nice and personable. I look forward to the next time visit read more

Excellent food. Major positive indicators at the start were absence of pork and beef from the menu (as is common in India), and that no one asked how spicy we wanted our dishes (spiciness of the dish is determined by the dish type, offering adjustable spiciness suggests questionable cooking methods). Service was timely and pleasant, and the food was excellent! Veg pakora, onion bhaji, with mint raita and and unnamed sweet-spicy chutney. Then lamb vindaloo (tender meat, no stringy fatty bits), chicken madrasi (tender-cooked, not dry), baingan bharta (eggplant), garlic naan (fresh, garlicky), jeera rice (buttery with cumin). Also at no point did I taste excessive salt (some Toronto Indian restaurants can be Very salty). Excellent meal all round. Will return. read more

Five dollar lunch special is appealing. Food is good, not great. Too much grisly chicken last time, not a good cut of meat. Butter chicken wound be the favourite. read more

I was very impressed with the food. Nice quiet and friendly atmosphere. Food was fresh and great.

Sorry but this is probably the WORST Indian food I've ever tasted. I love Indian food and am Indian and this is really bad. Sadly there aren't many good Indian restaurants in South Etobicoke so this place attracts non Indians who perhaps might not know the difference. read more

Great samosas. The veggie appetizer platter was fantastic. We loved everything we ordered. Should have gotten two orders of naan! Will definitely return again. read more

first time i've been here - ordered take out, lamb rogan josh and chicken tikka masala this food is gross - slimy, they don't take the large seeds out before serving, it's not spicy, very watery will not be returning read more

My boyfriend and I had dinner here tonight. We really enjoyed ourselves. The service was very friendly and our server knew exactly what was in everything (very useful since I am vegan). The food was made fresh and he made mine less spicy for me. We shared the vegetarian appetizer platter and for our mains I had the vegetarian curry dish with okra (bhindi masala) and my boyfriend had chicken korma kashmiri. We both loved the appetizer platter and it was a very generous serving size, and I really liked my okra dish. My boyfriend liked his dish, but not as much as the appetizers or some other Indian chicken dishes he's had. They brought a complimentary serving of rice for my boyfriend to eat with the sauce from his dish. The ambiance is very different than what I would have expected from the sign outside. I really liked it, lots of warm colours and elephant decor. It was kind of dimly lit, as we read in a review before going, but we didn't find it too dark at all. It really wasn't busy. There was one other couple there when we got there, and a handful of people came in for takeout. We hope they get enough business that they will be able to keep it up, because we would really like to go back! read more

Na over priced (not that I want to bring ethnicity into this) but Indian will not like this food-nothing special and over priced. Not sure if others will enjoy this place if you have no where else to go, sure go for it if not , I do not recommend (although my sister in law love this place!) read more

Wonderful staff, very friendly. Their portions are great sizes and enough rice or naan to share between two. Great prices as well. Would definitely recommend going again. read more

The food is ok, but having been there a few times, I still haven't discovered "a favourite". The ambiance is lacking. Unless you get one of the 4 tables by the window, it's very dark inside, and overall the interior is old and tired. read more

My birthday treat was Buttered Chicken & Aloo Gobi, etc. from Bombay on the Lake. It crossed our minds to try another recommendation, but in the end, I thought supporting our local walking distance restaurant was the way to go. Ordering takeout for us is usually reserved for special occasions & what a treat it was!! OMG, the food was so succulent & mouth-watering, I wished that I could have it every day!! For my palate, the spice was perfect, with the sublime subtlety that curry deserves IMHO! There may be spicy food connoisseurs who might request additional heat, but for me it was ideal! In addition, the service was exceptional, with the proprietor going the extra mile to ensure we had our food exactly how & when we wanted it!! On a personal environmental note, I was so pleased that they didn't provide our food in black takeout containers, since those are not currently recyclable...& how many additional containers can one person actually reuse!! I wish I was rich & could order delivery from here as often as I'd really like to! :) read more

We were in the mood for Indian one night and realized Bombay was just down the street. After checking out their menu and ordering online, it was quickly delivered to our apartment. We got a garlic naan, one order of basmati rice ( large portion more than enough for two), chicken tika masala, and the vegetarian plate ( veggie samosas x3, Onion bhajiya and pakoras- assorted). Oh my gosh delish! We have already stopped in for take out since and know we will continue to frequent this place. The owners are wonderful as well- really friendly and efficient. read more

Bombay On the Lake - Veggie plate, rice, chicken tika masala and garlic naan. $25 for the both of us- very affordable - Indian Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

The food is fantastic and the staffs are really nice. I had a lot of great dinners there.