Have been back several times. Everything in my previous review still stands, but the food is just so great and the price is very good, too. This is a five star restaurant, no question. read more

Update to the review below: After either the second or third visit, my wife and my coworkers both told me they felt sick, and don't want to go back. I'm taking that seriously. Original review: I've been there for the lunch buffet twice now, and there was a nice selection and the food was hotter the second time (as in warmer), which was nice. For just under $10 it's a good spot. Perhaps the waitstaff were hovering a bit too much, waiting to take our plates (something I'm not a fan of generally; bus the tables when we leave please). But, it's a good lunch option for sure. Haven't had dinner there but I'd like to try something spicy. read more

This is a solid Indian buffet; I've thoroughly enjoyed the 5 or 6 occasions I've stopped by for lunch. The tikka is one of the better ones I've sampled, and they do a decent job of keeping it stocked (those in the know are aware that this can be an issue). There is a moderate selection of additional dishes, both veggie and chicken/lamb, most of which are modestly spicy, and there is usually a pepper curry chicken that is geared towards the more daring (I count myself amongst this number). The pricing is very reasonable, and the waitstaff go far and above to make certain water and drinks are topped off; they are constantly attentive to even the smallest concern (for example, if they are getting low on tikka, they will reassure you that more is on the way etc.). Overall, a welcome choice for Indian food in Northampton (my one experience with the other Indian place in town was disappointing in terms of both food and value). read more

Fabulous! Best Indian food I've ever had. Very authentic, lots of fresh herbs, everything cooked to perfection. The chettinadu vegetable had so many layers of flavors and fragrance, with the he largest Curry leaves I've ever seen. Nan was light and airy, dosa crepe cooked to perfection. The ros mali was divine. read more

Wow. Lunch is buffet-style and I enjoyed everything. Until now, my experience with Indian food is pretty much limited to Tikka Masala TV dinners from Trader Joes. They had that there and so much more. For dessert, they had rice pudding and also these sort of "pancake" golf ball shaped pastries in a honey sauce. They are amazing. The atmosphere was relaxing. A+ read more

The food was the best Indian Food I have had, ever, and that is saying a lot as I am from NYC and Indian is a favorite! Each dish was so delicious, complexity of flavors and so fresh!! Large selection on the menu,so many wonderful South Indian dishes to try AND it was affordable. I highly recommend sharing a variety of dishes with others. I do wish I lived closer but am considering making the trek from Burlington from time to time, as it is worth it! read more

The food here was phenomenal. I seriously left here thinking "I can't wait to come back again".....walking out the door craving my next meal at this place. We went for the lunch buffet and everything was excellent. read more

Lunch buffet can't be beat. Always vegetarian options plus chicken and lamb dishes. Endless chutneys. The dinners are great too with a much more extensive menu. I would eat here three times a week if I could read more

I like this place, the ambiance is great the food selection is wonderful, great weekend buffet. As this is probably the best Indian Restaurant in Northampton it get full quickly in critical times [weekends - dinner] I gave it 4 stars as to my taste the Chicken dishes are usually overcooked and somewhat tough. Otherwise the flavours are great. Very pleasant, modern decor with very attentive servers. read more

Went here because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews, but was sorely disappointed. It was a fairly busy weekend lunch buffet. There were dirty plates awaiting us once we got through the line. The chicken masala was dry and the nan was not fully cooked. Food was overall under-seasoned and bland. We were never offered beverage service (I probably would've ordered a mango lassi, if asked). For the price, the paper on top of the wrinkled table cloth was unexpected. Worst part - hair in the yogurt sauce AND in the rice pudding. (In separate bowls, we didn't know until back at the table... eating.) Won't be returning. read more

We came here because of the other good reviews and our son wanted tikka masala chicken. He thought it was the best rendition he'd ever had. I got the tamarind eggplant which was fabulous. We had two other chicken dishes which were also among the best we've had. The seasoning choices are subtle and clever. Mango lassi on the sweet side which was just fine with the kids. We live in a place with a lot of great Indian food and this place would stand up to any. read more

Unbelievable must-visit restaurant for all seeking Indian! There is something on the menu for everyone... Vegetarian gluten-free diets included! We ordered so much food because we couldn't narrow down our choices. 4 of us and we had a shmorgus board of plates! Lamb rogan josh, chicken korma, palak paneer, lamb kebob masala... Onion naan, honey paratha... We rolled out of there! We missed the weekend lunch buffet but if we get back to that area, we will make it a priority! Service was excellent and the waitstaff never let my water glass get below half way! It gets busy early though so plan accordingly. read more

I've come here both for weekday buffet lunch and dinners. I love it with a couple minor issues! I've been looking for a good Indian buffet and their price of $9.99 during weekdays is great! I love the atmosphere (you forget you're in the bus station!) and the tablecloths. I warn you, spicy means spicy! But it's all good! I'm glad they don't water down their spices! Service was pretty attentive. I love that they serve poppadom; the crisp, thin, salty bread whets the appetite for what's to come. Their naan is amazing--soft, chewy! My husband was not a huge fan of their chicken vindaloo, thinking it was too vinegary and chicken too rubbery. But I honestly didn't have an issue with my dishes. My only gripe is their rice pudding... It is wayyy too watered down for my tastes. I know some places make it watery, but I've never had it this watered down. They need to put more rice in it and thicken it a bit. Overall though, this place is great! read more

My husband and my favorite Indian restaurant in town! Everything they make is fab. The mango curry is our favorite (forgot the actual name) and all their dishes are wonderful. I'm giving a 4 only bc I wish the vibe and the decor was a little nicer - feels like you're eating at a hotel. Servers are nice and I think they recently hired more staff since they're usually always busy. read more

Food is outstanding but waiter messed up our order and thus the 4 stars. We ordered lamb pall, which has a smoky spicyness, chicken tikka masala which is sweet on the nose and the the chicken korma, which was the order that should have been the vegi korma that we wanted. Overall, would try again, but the messed up order left a bad taste in north Hampton. read more

Went here for lunch. Great little spot with ample parking. Restraint was clean with a decent assortment of food on the buffet. They had all the staples but a few unique but tasty meals as well. The spiced chicken (forget what is what called) was delicious!! I sat at the bar, service was a little slow but overall good experience. Just a heads up they do charge for soda refills. read more

Not the standard Indian lunch buffet: more choices, fresher ingredients, good variety of drinks including wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks. Service is attentive. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended. read more

I decided to try Indian food the other day and after having Bombay Royale I cannot wait to go back. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful when I called and asked what they recommended for my first time eating indian food. I ended up having the lamb korma and it was spectacular. The portions were generous and well priced. The best introduction to a new food anyone could ask for. I'm looking forward to exploring the menu more. read more

The buffet is amazing and a great deal. Dining room is a little tightly packed for moving between tables but staff is always nice and table service is always timely. read more

I came to Bombay Royale for their Saturday lunch buffet, because I had found out about it, and read good things about it, on Yelp. Wow, was I not disappointed! Their lunch buffet is probably larger and better than most other Indian restaurants' dinner buffets and at the same or a better price. Pakoras were simplified and generally replaced with an assortment of sauces, cold dishes, and chutneys. There was a wide variety of meat and meatless dishes, including a tandoori vegetables offering and a grilled meat platter. Naan was delivered hot to the table, but it was thin and slightly chewy. There were at least four different types of dessert. Their gulab jamun has a hint of cinnamon in it as well. We got there for lunch about 12:30 on a Saturday afternoon. Within 20 minutes, the waiting line for a table was extending out the door. Word has evidently gotten out about Bombay Royale, and deservedly so. read more

I love the lunch buffet here, the variety is amazing! More than that though the food is always good, and the staff are great.

Good food with a lot of variety. They have an extensive menu, including a large vegan section, which is great. They offer both north and South Indian dishes. Overall, they have pretty standard dishes like Chana masala, okra masala, aloo gobi, etc, but the quality is a bit better than other Indian restaurants I've tried in the Northeast. The one issue with our visit was that they did not have a table ready for us initially, even though we called ahead of time for a reservation. read more

The lunch buffet is extensive, fresh, delicious, and a great value. The masala chai with milk is exactly what I remember from my time in India. I can't wait to eat here again! read more

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Bombay Royale has most mediocre Indian food I've had in the northeast. Ordered the palak paneer and shrimp bagari. The palak just tasted like unseasoned cream spinach with no depth of flavor. The bagari was excessively sweet, and tasted almost as if it were made with ketchup. The naan lacked the crispy lightness a good naan should. Maybe the lunch buffet is better--we went for dinner--but I'll probably never be back. Three stars for decent service and edible food. read more

Agree with google reviewers who say that the counter guy is very rude. Asked for medium spicy food for take out and they give me super spicy food that we could not eat. On calling them, they hung my call and didn't call back. When I called again they said "dude, stop was wasting our time" and didn't bother returning my call. How unprofessional can you get!! read more

Northampton was long overdue for a good Indian lunch buffet. Now we have a great one! And in addition to really interesting Indian specialties, it's the first Indian restaurant lunch buffet of dozens I have tried all around the United States that has high quality salads. read more

I had worst food tonight at this restaurant. We ordered the vegetarian entrees one of them was Veg Aamwala the server described this as sweet in taste which we were aware because it is cooked in mango sauce instead it was extremely spicy the other two entrees were also extremely spicy and none of us could eat it. I come from Western part of India and I am use to eating spicy food but this was unberable. I will never go back again read more

The food was bland. I didn't enjoy it. I did takeout and got a chicken tandoori and a fish tikka I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. read more

Bombay Royale was great for takeout! It was ready quickly on a Thursday night and was delicious. I called to make sure what I ordered didn't have treenuts or peanuts in it and they gave me a quick answer. Their online ordering system made sense and got the food I wanted ready. I would recommend this for yummy Indian food when your cravings come, as mine did. read more

This is my best Indian resturent, food is very delicious , chicken biryani was very tasty, staff are all friendly, service was fast. Highly recommend and without doubt 5 star restaurant's. And for sure I will again read more

This place was so good! I got the chicken Tikka masala and it was amazing. The garlic naan was fantastic as well. I enjoyed India House too, but in my opinion Bombay Royale was better. Highly recommend. Staff was very friendly. Will definitely be going back. read more

The madras tiffin (vegan South Indian appetizer combo) is one of the best things I've eaten in my life. My 10 year old said, "can I live here now?" The rest of the food we ordered also did not disappoint. And, it's not advertised on their website for some reason, but they do have a cordials license and a selection of local craft beers. This place managed to please all of us: the vegan, the meat lover, the spicy food lover, the spicy food hater, and the food neophobe. read more

Best Indian food in Northampton. For sure. Don't be worried about the location (next to the bus stop). This is wonderful Indian dining.

Finally a good Indian buffet after never ending visits to restaurants. The DIY Pani Puri in the chat counter could be better organized. I didn't see many non Indian visitors trying it out. I particularly loved the chilli chicken and mutton in the entrees. And the dessert counter especially carrot halwa was delicious. I'm definitely coming back again. read more

AMAAAAZING. Great food and great ambiance. Cheap enough to go fairly regularly. India House will always be the better restaurant but they don't do lunch and lunch is what Bombay Royale excels at. Fantastic new place! Also, their naan is some of the best you can get anywhere. read more

This is hands down the best Indian food in the area. Everything tastes fresh and yummy. Thanks for a great evening and everyone in our party just spoke about the food and how wonderfully tasty yr cuisine is. Now a BIG Fan of your food ! Keep it up read more

Love this place and the menu, Servers are nice and wait staff is courteous. Chicken Korma, Chicken Makhani and a lot of other things that you wouldn't find in a South Indian restaurant are available for people too eat. Warning Chicken Vindaloo and Chicken Phall are extremely spicy. Avoid these menu items if you can not handle that much spice. Was caught off guard by it when ordering. read more

Excellent buffet. Pleasant staff. Tasty authentic Indian food. Wecome here every couple months or so of and never go home displeased. read more

Bombay Royale - Halwa for dessert - Indian Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

THE BEST place for lunch in Northampton! The food is SO delicious. Affordable lunch buffet with outstanding flavors, meat always cooked to perfection, same with the veggies + lentils. You just can't go wrong here. The carrot halwa dessert was life changing. My favorite spot!! read more

A great spot for dinner! I went on a Sunday evening, so it was rather quiet. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and they have a good wine and beer list. I got the Paneer Masala with an order of garlic naan. Portions were generous and well presented, and the masala was one the tastiest I've had. The naan was soft and well seasoned. Close to a large parking lot and downtown, so you can easily walk around downtown Northampton. Definitely recommend! read more