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    Bombay Palace

    3.6 (614 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Halal, Pakistani
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Samosas
    Wakaba S.

    I was always curious about this place and finally got to try. This time, I did a takeout of Samosas, Traditional Chicken Curry, and Basmati Rice. I called the restaurant before ordering online because I'm lactose intolerant and wanted to know which curry was made without milk or yoghurt. The guy who answered said all traditional curries. The food was ready in about 30 minutes after ordering. I liked the curry as it was not heavy at all and had home made comfort taste to it. The rice was cooked nicely. However, I didn't care for the samosas at all, as they were too greasy. I was thinking maybe the temperature of the oil was too low, they didn't shake off the oil well, or didn't put on the paper towel to absorb the excess oil, something of that nature. I'd like to try more dishes in the future and update the review.

    Theodore C.

    If looking for quality indian cuisine, look no further. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Its not fancy and the decor is a little dated, but the food was so good that the looks of the place didnt matter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Plus the price was perfect for Honololu, a full meal with naan and dronk only cost 30 dollars. The naan was interesting as it was crispy but also puffy. I also had the mango lassi, which was delicious and a must have when you stop in.

    Lamb Biryani
    Patrycja L.

    Authentic!!! What a pleasant surprise we got when we found this place! Everything was delicious, generous portions and affordable in the heart of waikiki wow!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is not super fancy but pretty cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is great. My tika masala chicken was amazing! My husband's lamb dish also

    Chicken Tikka Masala and garlic naan
    Crystal L.

    Love love love Indian curry and garlic naan! The naan served here is huge, and "puffy." Not like naan from other Indian restaurants. It was warm with a crispy bottom! Really enjoyed their naan, wish the garlic was lots stronger. We got the "Chef's Special," Chicken Tikka Masala and Tandoori chicken. Both chickens were tasteless. It was my bf's first time trying Tandoori chicken and we were both shocked when it didn't have taste. The curry itself had a kick! On the back of their menu, it says that there will be an automatic 18% service charge. We felt uneasy about that when we first saw that, debating if we should just leave. We always tip, but "18% service charge" felt weird?? We were glad when we got the check there wasn't a 18% charge Located in a center with a parking lot, they validate so your parking is $2

    Lovely lamp in restaurant
    Pilar P.

    Satisfied our craving for dinner and ordered a mango lassi and vegetarian samosa to start. Not usually fond on samosas but these were extremely flavorful with some kick to it. Then ordered lamb biryani and chicken saag with naan bread (plain and garlic).Satisfying and courteous service.

    Garlic Naan
    Salil O.

    We ordered Palak paneer, malai kofta, garlic naan, and roti. The food overall was good. All flavors were not overpowering and as expected, they make food appropriate to the spice you tell them- a warm refreshing change compared to indian restaurants who make everything spicy. So you can trust them on this. I will say that Palak paneer was very salty. Not sure if that was due to variation or if this is their baseline but it's something to ask about and consider if you will be ordering it. Otherwise, this is a good place to enjoy Indian food when you've been craving it. Food is primarily Punjabi, so those craving dosas and uttapam will be disappointed.

    Samosas
    Rachie P.

    Twas supposed to be ladies night, but one of the amigas bailed. So, it became date night with my lovely. Milady be a reverted Muslim so who better to dine Mediterranean with than she? As much as I say I try to love Mexican food, I think this would be right up there too. I haven't been a huge fan, but I'll just keep saying that I just haven't found the right thing. I studied the menu days before coming. I was set on the butter chicken, palak paneer and garlic naan. My gal pal chose the samosas and lamb. I wasn't paying attention to the dish name but I couldn't forget it was lamb lol. The samosas were good. I wish peas weren't included. So I literally dug out every single pea from mine and I counted 6, not bad. Also potato filled and the outer layer is crisp. Everything fried is better. Butter chicken and tikka masala are similar, I was told the butter chicken is creamier and the tikka masala has a stronger tomato flavor. I'm a mom, I get HEARTBURN like a mofo, so the strong tomato was a no go. Butter chicken was good. I've never had chicken in such big chunks like that, but still good. My favorite had to be dipping the garlic naan in the sauce! The palak paneer was my least fave. Nothing wrong with it. Just more bland for my liking. Spinach with blocks of cheese. The cheese blocks reminded me of tofu for some reason. Again, not bad, just not on my tops. And of course the garlic naan was my fave. I thought the alcohol would've been the winner, but not this time. I have naan all the time, but from Costco lol. Now imma have to buy naan from restaurants! Hot, fresh, garlicy, bubbled dough. Oh my! I had two orders to myself, except when I offered a bit to my friend lol. She knew I wanted to hoard it cuz she politely said she wasn't really interested hahaha! Service was great. The alcohol was just not agreeing with me here. But overall we will definitely be back. I'm hooked on the naan and butter chicken combo. Good food, good atmosphere, so, we had a good time! Parking is behind the bldg, the gates were open for us... Don't know how often that happens though. Its Waikiki after all.

    Shazia M.

    We were a little skeptical at first given the reviews but I'm glad we decided to give it a try. I don't know what people are talking about because this place is pretty good. Just an FYI I'm desi and picky about Pakistani/Indian food. We ordered the following. Mango Lassi-8/10 Vegetable Pakoras10/10 Mint and tamarind chutney-10/10 Palak Paneer-10/10 Daal Makhni-8/10 Chicken Tikka Masala- 10/10 Garlic and plain naan-10/10 so soft and fluffy! Ras Malai-9/10 Gulab Jamun-10/10 Kheer- I wasn't a fan, sorry. Chai- I'm a chai connoisseur so I give it a 7/10. Service was great! Very polite and nice. Would definitely come here again. Thank you! P.S. we were hungry so I didn't have a chance to take a picture of the food. Lol

    Koki K.

    Bombay Palace has delicious food. We order 2 currys, dal tadka, cheese and garlic naan, vegetable biryani & masala chai. Must try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great customer service and very clean restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Tandoori Chicken
    Lance N.

    Got to try this place. Didn't know they existed. We were the only family eating on a Sunday night. Chicken Tikka Masala Probably my favorite dish of the night. Nice balance of flavors and the right amount of creaminess. Interested in trying other places bitter chicken. Cheese Naan This was hot and made fresh. Loved dipping this into the Butter Chicken Sauce Samosas Outside was hot But inside was cool. Definitely fried to order but I think they are stored frozen. Downside was the price. Hard to see the Butter Chicken being $20. Probably go back to give them another try.

    Vegetable Biryani
    Solongo E.

    Came here for the second time and ordered the exact same items as our last visit 6 months ago. The quality, cleanliness and service all went down. We really enjoyed the samosas last time, but the samosas were obviously reheated this time around and the center of the samosas were completely cold. The sauces were also not as good as last time. Vegetable Biryani was much worse this time as well as it was a soggy mess, and it definitely didn't have "fresh vegetables " as the menu suggested. The carrots and peas tasted like it was from a frozen pack. The Lamb Rogan had less lamb and was also more oily than last time we ordered it. The chicken tikka masala tasted fine, but the texture was as if it was reheated as well. The only thing we enjoyed was the garlic naan bread. Hence two stars instead of one. Service got even worse, unbelievably they had even fewer and possibly newer staff as the server didn't even know if the entrees come with rice when we asked. Also no one took our order this time around and we had to write down our own orders, and go grab the check ourselves. And the same rule for not ordering any more food applies still. In addition, our glassware was dirty and we had to ask for it to be replaced. This concludes my very last visit to Bombay - will not be back again.

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    7 years ago

    Absurdly expensive for its quality of food and ambience. Its playing on its convenient and prime location.

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    7 years ago

    Delicious! The curry chicken did not disappoint. Highly recommend, close to Waikiki.

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    Gave this one star only because one was the lowest allowed, deserves a zero, terrible customer service.

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    5 years ago

    The food here was amazing.. we were craving some indian food as we walked by decided to try it out. I am so glad we did..

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    Food is good. Recommended by locals. Place is short staffed but they were attentive. Worth your time to visit.

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    Amazing food! Highly recommended, will be coming back for years! Got the garlic cheese naan and paneer makhani. So good!

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    8 years ago

    We ordered paneer makhani and Roti. Food was really good! Service was quick and place is nice and clean.

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    This place really sucks in food and absolutely no customer service. My family and I, had a real terrible experience. Please stay away

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    Very good food. Tasty. Highly recommend. Loved the NAN bread. Good Spices. Good value so close to Hilton Hawaiian Village.

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    Ask the Community - Bombay Palace

    Where would I park to run in to pick up takeout? Please add parking information on website with the cost or if there is a complimentary free 15 minutes and where is the entrance to the garage? Also what is your parking validation information?

    Discovery bay parking garage

    Do you have buffet open?

    No, but the menu is extensive.

    Are you Halal?

    Yes

    Are reservations okay?

    Yes, reservations were taken when we called and our table was set and ready when we arrived.

    Aloha 🌺 is there any vegan entrees ? Mahalo 🤙🏽

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    I haven't been back in a while for eating out isn't so affordable with all the rise in prices…read moreeverywhere. I do appreciate a good Indian meal for I don't make it at home. So I decided to order a couple of items and keep my cost down and get a treat. I waited patiently for the restaurant was full and there were patrons, people waiting for take out and uber drivers in and out. I took a seat and waited and waited. The staff was cordial and polite. My issue was when I went home. I ordered the lamb rogan dish which had literally 2 one inch pieces of meat and the rest was sauce. I mean, I loved the flavor and loved the sauce but 2 pieces of meat? You charge a hefty price for this. I feel at least 5 pieces of meat and sauce would be ok for the price we pay. Anyhow, the rest of the meal was absolutely delicious.

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    Dining area. It's nice spacious and cool.
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    Chicken Madrashi - strong spice flavors (really good with the green chutney!)
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