Bombay By The Bay in Dubai Marina, Dubai - Restaurant Reviews

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Bombay By The Bay

Superb Indian restaurant in JBR has very special interiors 4 Reviews

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Restaurants are abundant in this city and their interiors rarely surprise me. Bombay By The Bay is an exception, its decor being far superior to that of its rivals. Divided into different zones, there is a funky outside area with brightly coloured upturned umbrellas hanging from above, while inside there is a large, high-ceilinged central area flanked by cosy banquettes. Subtly hidden behind a towering wall patterned in cool blue and gold are a few even more private tables, each in a mini-room of its own, with dividing walls that are lit from within. The real wow factor, however, comes when you look up: giant feather fans swing mechanically from side to side and, while there is something slightly Jumanji-esque about them, they certainly provide a talking point.

The waiters, too, are fab: polite, knowledgeable and eager to assist. We opted for the tasting menu, and first up was a duo of lamb samosa, which was pleasant although not spectacular, and chicken pieces so tender my friend had to double-check what meat they were. Though they were smothered in a light, creamy sauce, the sundries on the table allowed us to personalise the dish further (I was all about the tomato chutney). For mains, we were brought a trio of daal bukhara (slow-cooked black lentils), a potato dish called lucknawi aloo and lamb korma, along with a green pea and cumin pullao rice and a heaving basket of nan bread. The daal was too salty, but that was my only complaint: the potatoes were perfectly cooked with a hell of a kick and the korma was so good that, despite my aching belly, I still wished there was more in the dish. A rare find indeed.

The bill (for two)
1x Mint, cucumber and lime Dhs15
1x Large Aquafina Dhs10
2x Non-vegetarian tasting menu Dhs180
Service charge Dhs20.5
Total Dhs226