Absolutely delicious and flavorful! Ordered takeout from Bombay River and decided to try a variety of items. We got the paneer tikka masala, garlic naan, lasoon gobi, papdi chaat and samosas (the small plates came in a deal when ordering online). The lasoon gobi is a must try of the three small plates and the paneer was amazing! My only regret was getting it "hot" instead of "medium" as the spice was high! But totally worth it and would order again read more

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Have been here before and as always loved it ! Service was excellent, so personable , attentive, overall great ! Food was delicious as always ! Will always recommend this place ! read more

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There are meals you remember because they fill you. And then there are meals that remind you you're alive. Bombay River is the latter. We came without expectation just an open mind and a hunger for something real. The proprietor came out to greet us, not with salesmanship, but with genuine curiosity. He wanted to know who we were and what we liked. That kind of gesture says a lot. It tells you the place is not run by numbers, but by heart. We let him choose for us his favorites, the dishes that spoke to him. It paid off. You could taste the passion in every bite. The butter chicken carried warmth and depth. The lamb rogan josh was steady and strong, the kind of flavor that stays with you. Even the rice had care behind it, each grain cooked with quiet respect. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The air smelled of spice and patience. The staff moved softly, attentive without intruding. It felt like dining among friends who take pride in what they do.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bombay River is not just a restaurant. It's a place where food becomes a conversation between the cook, the guest, and the land that gave the spice. If you come to Red Bank, come hungry, come curious, and let them show you what they love. You'll leave reminded that passion still has a place in this world. read more

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Nothing but the best! Delicious food, excellent service. Lots of flavors. Stop in give them a try and see for yourself. That good. read more

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I've been dying to try this place and the chicken Tika was incredible.... Everyone also loved the tandoori chicken, naan, let's just say everything we ordered. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is nicely decorated and intimate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we arrived the nice waiter helped us order and not over order. I would have given a five but when it comes to service if you're enjoying and paying for your meal a restaurant should know service etiquette. The lady was reaching over us taking plates while we were still eating, when you dine they should ask is everyone done or wait to see everyone stopped eating ask them if they want to go or if they're finished not in this case the food was literally on my son's fork and the waitress took his plate that I grabbed and said he's eating! read more

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It was edible. People who know what Indian food is supposed to taste like, do not come to this place. Two reasons: 1. It's super bland. Made for Red Bank white people's palates. 2. It's super expensive. Made for Red Bank wallets who have money but no taste in foreign cousine. I got takeout, and by the reviews and price I was expecting something amazing. A complete let down, and they even forgot my dessert! [[HIGHLIGHT]]So the ambiance must be what cost so much because my stomach was very disappointed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I usually love the food here. I spent extra to have it delivered from DoorDash... (longer distance). This time the sauce was so SALTY... way too salty to eat. Tasted like ocean water. I called the restaurant to tell them and they told me the recipe didn't change- no apologies- no offers to make it right. Plus I wasn't the only one who said they couldn't eat it bc of the saltiness. I wasn't sharing with my husband. He's the one who said I should write this. I spent $60 on the order and delivery and I could not eat the $22 butter paneer or extra sauce I paid $8 for. Not eating those dishes makes the rice & naan useless. At least the mango lassi was good! :) read more

Food is amazing and the workers are so nice! Probably one of the best Indian food you'll test in NJ

I mean, this place is the real dilly-o. My Lamb Bryiriani tasted JUST like the Byriani I had in India. The lamb was incredibly tender and the flavors HIT DA SPOTTTTT. The garlic naan paired very well. The samosas actually struck me as artisan, which was an unexpected but welcome surprise. The service was excellent to top everything off. I'm so happy this place exists so close to me. An absolute must if you love Indian cuisine! read more

Amazing experience here. Don't miss out on this gem with so many flashier options in the heart of buzzing downtown RB. Service was on point, accommodating, and polite. Calm ambience and BYOB. Nice menu selection and everything was of quality with ample flavor. Definitely recommend trying a bunch of plates and sharing. Garlic naan bread is a must! The eggplant chat app is underrated. A delicate, sweet crisp to the warm eggplant that was abundant and mixed in with cold chickpeas and sauces. Everything blended deliciously making for a unique dish. Chicken was extremely tender and shrimp fresh and sizzling. Table sauces a nice compliment. P.S. there is a redeemable Yelp discount! Alternatively, mgmt deducts from the bill if you pay in cash. read more

Bombay River - Shrimp Biryani / Butter Chicken / Garlic Naan / Basmati Cumin Rice - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Came on a weeknight and the restaurant was full! They have quick and friendly service. There is plenty of take out orders as well. 1. Garlic Naan - Delicious! Hot and full of garlic 2. Chicken Tikka Masala - Not spicy for the mild. There is plenty of meat and comes with rice. Good for 2 people. It is BYOB also! Overall had a great first time here and would come back again! read more

Bombay River - Garlic naan and chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Truly excellent Indian food. We had the vegetable korma and the paneer butter masala. They were both great. The garlic naan was perfect. The omg naan was expensive ($8!) and way too spicy though. Speaking of cost, this place is pricy. I do wish they had vegetable pakora as an appetizer, but the samosa, papadams and chutneys were all great. The mint in particular had a nice spicy kick. On the less positive side, this was the most expensive Indian restaurant I've been to (each entree was over $20), on the high side even for the area, and I've technically had better. It was also a hot day and the AC was on near the bathrooms in the back but it was simply not reaching the dining area. It felt cooler outside by the time we left. The servers were all friendly and the decor was really nice. All-in-all truly excellent Indian food, particularly if you're price insensitive. read more

Bombay River - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Must try if you are going to the jersey shore!! This is our second time here and we can't be happier. We made a last minute reservation and they seated us 10 min before closing. The place feels authentic and service is extremely nice! The food was delicious and was served within 10 min. We got the samosa chaat for an appetizer and it was great probably top 5 on my list. You can never go wrong with paneer tikka masala - so so flavorful! My boyfriend loved the chicken tikka masala and wanted more. Btw the garlic naan was so crispy and tasty. Make sure to check the when the restaurant closes because Rezy isn't accurate on Sundays. read more

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I was tasked with making dinner reservations when a couple of old friends and I were set to watch Starwars in concert at the Basie theater in Redbank. I chose Bombay River cuz I wanted to see what the 5 star yelp review average was all about. They definitely nailed the appetizer part - I had some of the most delicious cauliflower ever and also the naan bread was a winner. The spicy naan was more than many people can handle - it delivers a hell of a kick. When my chicken biryani entree arrived, it too didn't disappoint. Sometimes this dish can be dry but this was just right, balancing the rich ghee flavor while not going overboard on grease. It had delicious spices and meat and rice. Tasting my friend's dish, the chicken marsala, was amazing. Fall off the bone tender and great flavor too. Very nice environment and personable server/ host + byob. read more

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I'm giving this place an additional star for its exceptional service. I visited on a Saturday night for dinner and the place was packed but they still managed to get me a table for 2 despite not having reservations. The manager/owner greeted us at our table and informed us of the best entrees on the menu. He also went around to all tables to greet customers and make them feel welcomed. This really showed the amazing hospitality of the restaurant. The restaurant is very well decorated and has a great ambiance. The food is good but nothing extraordinary. I had saag paneer and methi malai mutter with butter naan and rice. All were made to be medium spicy and had the right amount of kick. read more

Bombay River - Methi Malai Mutter Saag Paneer Butter Naan - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Gave it another chance and it did not disappoint. Will be coming back every year on vacation! Be sure to specify your spice level, otherwise the dish will come out mild. The garlic chili naan and garlic naan are a must! Still the best items. The chicken butter marsala was delicious with a medium+ spice level. Tender, flavorful chicken cooked to perfection. I recommend this over the chicken tikka marsala. The chicken korma was full of flavor and again the chicken cooked to perfection. Perfect amount of sauce to mix with rice and naan. Definitely the best Indian restaurant in the area, and I don't say that lightly. Worth the extra drive past some of the other Indian restaurants. The main staff guy was very attentive and helpful. Noticed when our water jug was empty and brought another. Checked in to make sure our spice levels and flavor was good. The assistant staff guy seemed new and needed a bit of help. Overall the service was great. Definitely come eat here!! read more

Bombay River - Garlic Naan, Garlic Chili Naan, Chicken Butter Masala, Chicken Korma - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

This charming restaurant is a must visit. Found myself in Jersey with a hankering for Indian. Beautifully decorated interior (Sam the owners wife has great taste and chose the all of the interior decor) in navy & gold with unique chandeliers and tiny lamps on each table makes it intimate and comfortable. The staff is wonderful...... we were greeted by Sam upon entering, although we were earlier than our designated reservation he promptly seated us. Sam made suggestions for my mother that were spot on.....she loved her starter and her entree. She had the Eggplant Chat and I ordered the Garlic Pepper Shrimp. Both aromatic and perfectly spiced. If you have a sensitivity to spicy food the shrimp may be too much for you (it's made with chili sauce) but I love spicy food and loved this starter dish. The eggplant chat was a delightful mixture of foods paired nicely to bring a flavor to your taste buds delight. My entree was the Angare Chicken which was bought to me on a sizzling cooper skillet with the most tender chicken and onions cooked to perfection. The other entree was the Vegetable Korma which was a mixture of sliced carrots, mini potatoes, peas and cauliflower in a mild sauce, I tried it and give my nod of approval. We shared garlic naan and two mango lassis that were by far the best lassis I have ever had. The staff was beyond accommodating and gave top notch service from start to finish. I cannot wait to go back and try more items from the menu. read more

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Everything was perfect. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food, service and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We took our friend to try Indian food for the first time and she left planning her next visit. Highly recommended Bombay River. read more

Bombay River is fantastic! The food was delicious and they are able to customize the spiciness level for most dishes. The service was also excellent. My favorite dishes were the vegetable korma (which also includes paneer which is a bonus) and the papari chat (crispy rice crackers, potatoes, chickpeas). The flavors were spot-on and the best part is the sauces weren't overly sweet which happens at a lot of Indian restaurants. The location in Red Bank is also great for walking around town. It is also BYOB so grab a bottle of wine before you come! read more

This was the first time my wife and I ate at Bombay River. We were greeted warmly and the service was exceptional. As for the food, we started with the Naanchos, which I highly recommend. We both ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala for the lunch menu and it was very flavorful. The pricing is reasonable and we walked away full and satisfied. read more

Bombay River - Naanchos, absolutely delicious . - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

We drove 1 hour and half to try this restaurant yesterday with a five year old. It was a great disappointment as the The reviews on both Google and Yelp were great, so we had high expectations. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from the start. First, the garlic shrimp appetizer was extremely oily and overly spicy. Although we requested all dishes to be mild, the server didn't inform us about the spiciness level of this dish. Next, the butter chicken lacked any spice or flavor--even my five-year-old complained that it wasn't "mild spicy" as requested. We also ordered plain naan and garlic naan, both of which were extremely oily and easily the worst naan we've had at any Indian restaurant. The rice appeared to be leftover--it wasn't hot and had large clumps. Finally, I was hoping the lamb dish would redeem the meal, but it was overly sweet and again not spicy at all, despite our mild spice request. We will not be returning. It simply wasn't worth the trip, and it did not live up to our expectations of authentic Indian cuisine. read more

Really good local spot! Thoroughly enjoyed our entres, but the cauliflower was a bit disappointing. I wish it was prepared more authentically. This restaurant is BYOB which is always a plus! The staff is very friendly and didn't bother us at all as we stayed near closing hours. read more

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I came here for lunch and the food was the best Indian I've had! I got Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Korma and both were amazing! I also got the garlic nan and it was perfectly seasoned and soft and crispy at the same time. The service was amazing and they were very nice. read more

Bombay River - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

The food is possibly the best Indian cuisine I've ever had. Chili paneer was excellent!

What an excellent experience ! The food was excellent and the owner spent time at our table explaining the different foods and accommodating my spouse's gluten allergy. We were both very pleased and will be back read more

Bombay River - Food! - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Excellent food , service , a great date night! [[HIGHLIGHT]]In the heart of Red Bank great for an evening stroll after dinner![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Byob a plus!!!! read more

Vinay! What an incredible evening with great food! The service was absolutely incredible! So yummy!!

The service was great. Food came out quickly. We ate family style and all of the dishes were great!

We initially wanted to go to a different restaurant in the area but didn't realize it was closed. We were starving and looked for other places nearby that was open and found this! Let's first go through all the positives.. 1. Friendly staff. They were very welcoming. 2. The food is delivered very fast. 3. Lasooni gobi and chili naan are a must try. The baigan bartha and briyani were tasty but could have been better. 4. The quantity is good for two people to share Things that could have been better 1. It is pretty pricey. The ambience is nice but not very fine dine for the price 2. They gave onions and raitha in a cup that was wrapped in plastic. This made the experience feel like a fast food take out place and not a nice dine in place 3. The water glasses were very dusty. The water is provided in a water bottle where the cap needs to be handled by the customers by pinching a portion so that the water comes out. Didn't find it very hygienic. read more

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Had my wife's 38th birthday dinner here. Great ambiance. BYOB. The decor is cute and the staff is really nice. Tikka Marsala was amazing as was the sampler. Finally a great Indian place in the area. Come here read more

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My husband and I NEVER eat Indian but we had just come out of local church and Bombay River had so many great reviews we decided to try it. Greeted by a lovely young lady who showed us to our table even though we did not have reservations. It was obvious later on that that was quite nice on her part since the restaurant filled up within the hour. Our waiter explained EVERYTHING on the menu and we were delighted by our choices. ( sorry I do not remember the names of our dishes) Everything was delicious, the establishment was lovely and the service perfect. Even if you're NOT a fan of Indian food I highly recommend trying Bombay River. They made me a new "Indian food" believer!!! read more

Have been here about 10 times now and can confidently say they are one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to, and easily the best within a 20 mile radius. All of the plant based dishes are delicious, my personal favorites include the palak channa (saag chickpea dish), the dal tadka, and the eggplant bhurta. On top of the food being tasty, the staff is nice, and the owner acts very professionally and will cater to your needs. This is a restaurant that has many vegan and gf options. Don't be afraid to give this place a try! read more

Bombay River - Aloo Gobi Adraki (Vegan) Chana Saag (Vegan) - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

What can I say. This is another amazing yelp find. The found was absolutely outstanding and the service was great too. If you are in the area you must stop in and enjoy this place. Will have to bring my wife back here. read more

Bombay River. More like TheBombBay River. This place ain't messing around when it comes to spice or flavor. Sadly, I've never stepped foot in the restaurant as I've ordered to go but the food alone deserves five stars. We've tried the lamb vindloo, paneer korma, and mango chicken korma. All dishes have come with basmati rice, which has helped soak up the flavors of the sauce, all of which have been full of spice and flavor. Both the lamb and chicken have been cooked to tender perfection. The hot and crispy garlic naan has yet to disappoint. Looking forward to working my way through the menu and dining in ASAP. read more

Food is delicious, service is great. It's a cute and intimate restaurant in downtown Redbank. I ordered the fried eggplant chaat and mango chicken korma, both were great! read more

Good Indian food when in Red Bank. I was expecting to be blown away based on the overall reviews but I actually found the food to be a step below some of the best places I've visited. Indian is my favorite cuisine, so I seek it out wherever I go. With that, I have experienced quite a range of exposure and, with it, expectations. The most surprising was the chicken tikka masala, where the chicken did not seem to be tandoori type chicken. The taste and texture was just off. Some of the other dishes seemed to lack flavor and complexity. Overall, it was just average to me and a few others in my party. The service was 5+ stars from all staff and servers involved. Given the overall reviews, I'd recommend giving them a try read more

Bombay River - Family style - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Yet another delicious dinner at our favorite Red Bank eatery served by the team headed up by Sam the gracious owner of Bombay River. They simply never fail to meet all of our expectations each and every time we dine with them. Last night we tried their new dish of mango shrimp and it was out of bounds with a light and savory flavor served on a sizzling platter with onions and Indian spices with a nice level of heat. Additionally, an old favorite of ours which is chicken tika was scrumptious as well. Our chili naan and basmati rice, delicious. Bottom line: outstanding Indian cuisine with professional and very attentive service. read more

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Yet another fabulous dinner from Bombay River! They were fully booked so we ordered takeout. We Enjoyed Tandoori Chicken, Saag Paneer, Lamb Korma, Cauliflower korma, Baingan Masala, Garlic Naan, & Raita. Everything was delicious as usual. read more

Bombay River is an excellent Indian restaurant. It tries to deliver a small intimate vibe in Red Bank. I appreciate the service as well because I did not have reservations and I was able to be seated almost immediately in a somewhat busy Saturday night. The wait staff were very helpful describing dishes and recommendations. I even saw them providing samples of the sauces to other tables to verify the amount of spice. I think most of the dishes you had the option of medium, medium plus, or spicy. The lamb butter masala was the best dish of the night! The sauce was phenomenal and I coated my rice and garlic naan in it. The basmati rice was a little dry but that's why you coat it in the sauce. The samosas were delicious and one of the best I've had. The special biryani rice was good too and it came with a trio of protein. The garlic naan was garlic naan and the mango lassi was fantastic. Although 7 dollars for the amount of drink you get is expensive. Finally, the food came out relatively quickly. All in all, I can see why this place has won awards for best Indian restaurant and is considered one of the best restaurants in "central" Jersey. It is a must try and I will be back again for sure. read more

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This was phenomenal I'm so fantastically surprised because this was an unplanned visit and they were about to close their kitchen down. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and every single thing was absolutely delicious, well seasoned, came out hot and fresh, service was perfect. Absolutely will be back again. Vegan options. Check the hours before you come because they close mid day between lunch and dinner. read more

Bombay River - Indian Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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