The Vegetarian Foodgasms

Recommendations: Chaats, Starters (esp.Cajun Spiced Potatoes), Grills(esp.the Pineapple and Paneer skewers), Desserts.

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So was there a time when you were a tiny toddler and you'd be telling off your mom that 'Momma, one day I am going to be the king!'?
Well if royalty was your ambition and ended up being the 'dhakka' of the daily Mumbai local, then Bombay Barbeque is the place to be to get back your royal touch!!

Packed off in a tidy corner with the ebullient Carters at one end and the Khar Gymkhana at a stone's throw away, the Bombay Barbeque sure knows how to treat its patrons right and you definitely don't need to have royal blood pumping through your veins to be treated like one.

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Food: So when my maniac of a group decided to head over for dinner to 'Bombay Barbeque', my not-so-bad imagination conjured up the image of food being roasted on skewers hanging over a pot of fire. With such ambitions in mind, I landed up at the uber posh locality of Khar and what do I get to see at the table??? Pani Puri!!!!
Talk about the beginning of surprises! And were they good? In Mumbai ishtyle, 'Bole toh - jhakaaas!'

Bombay Barbeque prides itself in treating you not only to some crazy-ass funky grills and classic Mughlai fare but overwhelm you with its expertise in Bombay Chaats, to show you how Indian Chinese still rules the roost, while Pastas and Pizzas are definitely the staple diet of the new generation of India and of course, like my personal annotation, you should always end your meal on a sweet note with a touch of luscious desserts.


So here's a brief lowdown of why this place is one of the fanciest among the buffet places in Mumbai:

1. Chaats:  'Bolo bolo pani puri, dahi puri, sev puri, paapdi chat?' - are you familiar with this rant? You would not be kidding yourself if you'd be hearing this in the back of your mind whilst relishing their too-good-to-be-true chaats seated in their comfy interiors.

The humble Dahi Puri, right off the Mumbai streets

2. Grills:  So you are sitting on a table with a surprisingly raised platform which you never happened to notice because there was Pani Puri lying on it and suddenly it gives way to a sparkling cool grill?? 'Magic' would say a 10 year old me!! Do not miss their Pineapple skewers and the Paneer skewers!
Also they have a concept known as the "Wish Grill". To keep it simple, it's just a reincarnation of Genie saying "Your wish is my command, Aladin!" Choose your veggies/meat and the chef will make it just the way you love it.

The live Grill!

3. Starters:  'Potato' I heard and the rest I ignored, because potatoes well, for me they are "My Precious". And being an avid potato lover, I wouldn't think twice before signing a stamp paper stating that BBQ served me perhaps one of the best potato dishes I've ever had! Period! 'Cajun Spiced Potato' and the 'Honey chilli potatoes' are their outright masterpieces!

Pani Puri at its best

4. Pizzas and Pastas: All good things come in small packages. Given that you shall be busy gobbling down their stellar meals, size definitely doesn't matter! Besides, don't they just look so cute?

The lip-smacking Margherita Pizza

5. North Indian Food: Tired already? The mains are yet to arrive, matey! And buoy they are good! Considering you are not done already, do not forget to taste their mouth-watering naans and equally delectable North Indian subzis.

The Punjabi fare

6. Desserts: The most anticipated of all and it never fails to impress!
Live Jalebi - check!
Gulab Jamun - check!
8 different types of desserts - Wait what??
Yes you heard it right! Cutting it short - Please do last till their desserts as they are the HIGHLIGHT of the day! Phirnis, Gulab Jamuns, Brownies, Mousse -You name it, you have it!

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Service: If you ever feel low and lonely in life, please do not go cringing to your friends. Head over to any of their outlets and be rest assured, you shall be loved even more than the ex that left you breathless. And if it turns out to be a special occasion then you shall never repent coming here, as they shall make sure your special day ends with truck-loads of surprises and memories that you'll cherish for a long time to come. A big shout-out to the manager and the attendants for perhaps ONE OF THE BEST service in town!

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Value for Money: Rs.700 (Vegetarian) and Rs.800 (Non-vegetarian) for a weekday lunch while Rs.900/Rs.1050 (Vegetarian) and Rs.1000/Rs.1189 (Non-vegetarian) for a weekday dinner. It sure comes out as a steal for all the stellar food and the bag full of memories that comes attached with it!

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SO DON'T THINK TWICE BEFORE HEADING TO BOMBAY BARBEQUE AND BE REST ASSURED THAT THEY WILL TRANSPORT YOU FROM BEING AN 'AAM AADMI' TO A 'ROYAL KING'! 

Cost for 2:	Rs.2000 (average)
Valet Parking:	Available
Full Bar:	Available
Opening Hours:	12 Noon - 3.30 pm, 7 pm - 1.30 am everyday
Happy Hours:	Wed - Sun : 7 pm - 7.30 pm
Outlets at:	Andheri-West, Khar-West, Thane-West