We were 5 for supper on a Wednesday. It got crowded quickly. We were glad about the BYOW. Service was slow because of the number of people. The food was very good. Great curry and Tikka Masala. Reasonably priced. Cheers. read more

Indian food is truly growing on me. The balance of flavors your can find in this cuisine can really provide you quite the foodie experience! We went with a bunch of different plates - here's my option. Chaat Papyri (5 stars) - Delicious, nice mix of spicy and nice. Crispy and soft. I was addicted and craved more by the time I finished the bowl. Pakora (3 stars) - Never been a big fan of Pakora but for what it was, it's was OK. Veggie Thali (4 stars) - Good plate. Generous portion. Lamb Curry (5 stars) - Absolutely delicious! The meat was so tender! Tandoori Chicken (4 stars) - I love tandoori chicken, a bit pricy given they charge by the piece and frankly not all pieces are the same. Garlic Naan (5 stars) - I LOVE YOU NAAN. Soft and tasty. Mango Lassi (5 stars) - Smooth and sexy. Nothing more to say. This goes down nicely! Gulab Jamun (4 stars) - Love my sweet balls. Somewhat pricy given how cheap they can be across the street. Raita (2 stars) - Way too watery and served in a small bowl. Wouldn't have it again. Pricing is fair for what this food is. Service is somewhat of a miss. Not a while lot of interaction, very robotic. Slow. Ineffective. Didn't ask if I wanted my Gulab Jamun heated. Definitely could be improved. read more

Bombay Mahal - Gulab jamun - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I almost tried all the Indian restaurants on Jean-Talon street except Bombay Mahal. The restaurant is quite ok looking, there is nothing attractive. The service was super quick for chaat papri and dal makhni with tandoori roti. Chaat Papri was stale unfortunately, and we barely ate it. We notified the waiter but he didn't respond to us. The dal was tasty and well flavored but the consistency wasn't thick enough as it supposed to be. The rotis were the best; it was warm, fresh and delicious. When I arrived to the counter to pay, the owner didn't charge me for the chaat Papri. Even though, he didn't respond to me right after when I commented about it, but I am grateful that he didn't make me pay. It was really appreciated. read more

Bombay Mahal - Dal makhni with tandoori roti - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This is hands down my favourite food place in Montreal. I can't testify to the ambiance as I only ever have gotten takeout, but man, the food here is amazing. So unbelievably tasty, even when the recipe changes slightly from time to time. Never been disappointed. Favourites include: Chana samosa Aloo gobi Chicken tikka masala Butter chicken Lamb jalfrezi Lamb vindaloo read more

When you have a craving for Indian food, Bombay Mahal will deliver. We got there 30 minutes before the kitchen closes and the restaurant was full packed! As soon as you walk in the restaurant, you will be hit with all the aromas this wonderful cuisine has to offer. We ordered wayyy too much food for two people! We were very hungry after our Ali Wong show lol! Dal soup Chana samosa Fish pakora Lamb vindaloo Shrimp curry Chicken tikka Some eggplant dish Rice pulao Lamb thali Naan Everything was DELICIOUS! Salty, oily and so spicy we were sweating like if it rained on us. We had so much food that we had another dinner with the leftover :) All that food for 100$ taxes and tips included. Dirt cheap!!! It's also a BYOB. Service is very friendly and fast. It is out of my way (about 35 minutes) but so worth it! read more

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We're from Washington, DC. Bombay Mahal's Indian is better than any we've had in DC barring Rasika (the best of the best) but more affordable and available on Uber Eats! It was so delicious that, 2 weeks later, my wife is telling me how she wishes she could have more of their rich and delicious vegetable korma. For me, it was the vegetable biryani and the sambar. Their sambar is better than ANY I've had in the States, east or west coast! Do send them some love in the form of business! We wish that we could! read more

Vindaloooooooooo! The red tangy and fiery spicy sauce of the beef vindaloo hits you hard on the very first bite with a blast of flavor you' expect from authentic indian cuisine. Recommended by one of my friends at work, a few of us decided to satisfy our craving for some indian on a Thursday night. Wow... boy were we in for a treat. For those of you who care more about the taste experience than the "décor", this is the place to be! The samosas were delicious packed with heat that builds up as you eat more. The chicken saag was not too leafy and soft to the palate. The braised lamb korma was probably my favorite with its complex and layered flavors blending spices, yogurt and meat juices. To help keep the heat down, the mango lassi did a great job! This is a great little BYOW indian restaurant that's been around for more than a decade... add this place to your checklist! Come and say hi to owner Prasheen... read more

Bombay Mahal - Beef Vindaloo! - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Great food overall. We ordered veggie thalis. Lentils, palak paneer and squash were a delight, so was the nan bread. Food was quite heavy, so go prepared palate wise. Value for money. read more

So here's the thing, I am not a stickler for great service, especially when a restaurant is in the thick of it and you're calling in an order for delivery. However, over a few orders I noticed a couple of things: 1) whomever takes the orders seems not to enjoy their job at all, 2) putting someone on hold multiple times is not ok, and 3) it's important to check the accuracy of an order before it goes out. The food itself ranges from good to great, with my favorites being the Chaat Papri and Channa Samosa. I am a sucker for a good appetizer or snack, and they really hit the spot. The combination of textures and flavors makes them addictive. Is it worth it? I can't help but think that there may be other options if you want better service and good food. read more

Well. I've heard soooo much about this place, so I was super amped and brought a friend with me before we headed off to a party. What a disappointment in every way. Ambiance: None. It's loud. The decor is tacky, and dirty. There's two rooms in which everyone is squished like sardines. Sidenote: I wouldn't mind this if the food was delicious (see Kazu for example). We were asked in line that if we are out in less than an hour we could be seated because there was a reservation at our table. We agreed as we had somewhere to be. We sat down and I got the chicken thali and my friend got the lamb vindaloo. I am a newly formed still-rare occasion meat eater, but I do know what good meat tastes like. The chicken in all my dishes was dry, rubbery and without flavour. The chicken tikka was dry and tasted like it was frozen for years before coming out of hiding. The sauces were boring, metallic tasting and dulled the palate. The rice was the only thing that was edible. I didn't even finish my butter chicken (?!) because it was that disgusting, and I'm poor so I never want to waste food and will usually eat people's leftovers. My friend's vindaloo was also questionable and he was pretty disappointed I took him to such a dump. I will say that the pakoras and their sauce was delicious, even if too greasy, saved the night. Seriously, how do people give this good ratings? I grew up in Toronto where I ate at many Indian homes and have a plethora of delicious Indian restos to consume, so maybe that's why? I went to another place on Jean Talon that has high reviews, and it was much better than this but definitely forgettable and not worthy of repeat visits. Oh, and then there was a line up to pay. Seriously. read more

Bombay Mahal - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

When I first moved to Parc Ex in 2008, I must have gained 20 pounds in Bombay Mahal alone. This is my favorite Indian restaurant by far. The food quality is excellent, perfectly spiced and balanced. My partner and I love the fish pakora and they make the best Palak Paneer in the whole neighborhood. Their butter chicken is to die for!!! read more

Bombay Mahal's butter chicken and naan bread is very excellent! I was truly impressed by the flavour of the butter chicken and the soft texture of naan bread. A match made in heaven. And for an affordable price. My husband, who is very picky, also enjoyed the food very much! Especially, the naan. By far, Bombay Mahal is my favourite Indian restaurant to savour Indian food. Keep up the great service :) read more

The first time I ate at this place it was good. I always get the butter chicken, rice and naan. Montreal has terrible butter chicken in general, but this wasn't even butter chicken. It tasted like sugar was poured into it. The richness of the cream took away from the natural spices and it was like ketchup milk and sugar with orange food colouring in it. This was a delivery from Skip about 2 weeks ago and I already complained about the fact that Skip was late by an hour so I didn't want to call about the food. I won't be going back to this place. I gave it 2 stars based on the fact that I enjoyed the food the first time. read more

SO GOOD! And not only good food, but a very pleasant dining experience. Everything arrives in small bowls that can be shared between all party members and encourages a lively discussing. I would suggest arrving around 6-7 pm, though, because when we left at 8:00 p.m. it was absolutely packed, to the point where they asked strangers to share tables and there was a 15-person lineup for a place. One of the dangers when you're a really good restaurant, I suppose. read more

I tried almost every dish! The meat is better than chicken plates. Chiken for some reason tastes old! Beryani is not so great and a little oily. Mixed grilled is not great too. I would advise you to go for meat plates with nan. Their nan is fresh and the samousa tastes better than other places. Their lassi juice has sault in it? Tastes bitter... prices are ok for the meat plates. Otherwise, it is a little more expensive than it should be read more

I really love indian food and this place is really worth it! We had butter chicken (a must), goat curry, eggplant dish, spicy shrimps... all of them were good! The service is also nice, they glad you inform you about everything. The naan is delicious... It is a really nice place to introduce people to indian food! read more

Bombay Mahal - Indian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Very bad service. They sit you down and then you don't see them for a long time. Food was very average Chilli paneer very very oily tastes at the best ok. Makai kofta was ok as well . Aloo paratha was awful!!!! Naan was good. We had to pay for rice but it was at least well cooked! Would not recommend this place at all read more

Ouest of Parc Ave on Jean-Talon you'll find a plethora of indian restaurants. If you are a stranger to this part of town I can understand your anxiety towards choosing the right indian restaurant to wine and dine at. Fear not, Bombay Mahal is the light at the end of this tunnel of eateries. I've been going here for years, and I can say that it is one of the most consistent restaurants with the quality of their meals. So maybe it gets pretty hectic (Friday and Saturday nights tend to have a line up out the street - white folks love their naan) and sometimes service is slow but the wait is sooo worth it. I've seen my mother-in-law lick the butter chicken bowl clean, that's how good it is. TRUST ME! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. On an authenticity level, I can't say how similar it is to Indian food found in India since I've never been but I can tell you right now that it's always a good sign when you see Indian families enjoying a meal here. Bombay Mahal is vegetarian and vegan friendly and also BYOB (woohoo!) - they also have a great menu for larger groups (5+ people) where you can get whatever dishes you want on the menu all you can eat for $21.95 per person. Not bad if you want to indulge or are eating with a bunch of ogres ;) Recommended dishes: aloo gobi (cauliflower dish), shani paneer (paneer in a tasty orange sauce), and baingan bharta (roasted eggplant). Yum! Side tip: buy your booze at the SAQ or the Loblaws on Parc and Jean Talon. The liquor selection in this neck of town is weak in the depanneurs, unless you like drinking Red Stripe or Labatt's Blue then it's all good! read more

Just went for the bajillionth time (okay, it was actually the quintillionth if it's specificity you're after) on Saturday night and I still adore this place. Maybe it's the fact that I have a perennial soft spot for Bring Your Own Wine restaurants. Maybe it's the fact that their food is absolutely delicious, fresh and rather inexpensive. Maybe it's the fact that I get my eyebrows done at Dee's across the street and Bombay Mahal is great comfort food when my entire forehead is throbbing in pain. Whatever it is, I keep going back. My favourite dishes include the palak paneer, which has a brilliant, strong flavour to the spinach, the creamy lamb korma and the vada sambar, which I had for the first time the other night but will definitely be ordering as an appetizer in the future. Their garlic nan is also a treat! If you're heading there for lunch, they have a $5 veg thali that is not only to die for, but surprisingly filling despite appearances. I definitely looked at it with uncertainty when it first arrived, thinking I might have to order an extra side, but I soon discovered it was more than enough. On Friday and Saturday nights, it does tend to fill up, so you'll want to head over with about ten-to-fifteen minutes to spare. Besides that, the service is quick and friendly and it's a great place for a casual BYOW meal. read more

Ok, so I'd been coming here for years and years, and then I stopped. I don't remember why this stopped being my go-to for Indian on Jean Talon, but I think it had something to do with trying Mahli Sweets, Chand Palace, Punjab Palace, Halal 786 - I broadened my horizons and didn't look back to my undergraduate haunt. Until now. Bombay Mahal is the one place in town that two of my favourite people feel like regulars. They walk in and get hugged and feel at home, so when they wanted to celebrate a big birthday there I was dropping everything, changing plans to spend it with them, all the while wondering what my experience would be all these years later. We had a lovely time, I'll say that. It was about what I expected, tasty but it's honestly not my favourite. The chicken korma was delicious, the naan was excellent, the chana samosa were good though not quite hot, and the sag paneer and butter chicken were kind of flavourless. The stairs to the bathroom were slippery and I slipped pretty hard, so that was a bummer, and the slightly moldy smell down there was not ideal. The thali is ~$10 which is cheap, but almost twice as much as other bigger, and in my opinion better, thali's nearby. But yes, it's relatively inexpensive, BYO, and the staff are super friendly and funny and dear. I think there are better things to order than I did and lots of reasons to go back, but keep adventuring in the area if you're interested in discovering exceptional Indian food in Montreal. read more

I'm going to start out by admitting that I was scared to death to try this type of food. I'm a very picky eater and ambiance helps me feel comfortable. This place has zero ambiance to speak of. None. Zero. You walk in and there is a tiny room that maybe seats 6 people, they take you behind a door to a larger dining room that is cramped but jam packed. If the place is jam packed its a good sign to me. The waiter noticed our hesitation (we were 8 girls, first time for 7 of us) and he basically gave us what I call a "white girl sampler". He asked what our preference was for meat and how much spice we could handle and then brought an assortment of dishes and sauces to the table. Everything was DELICIOUS. The spices wren't too over powering the flavors were all very good and the service was great. We had a funny waiter who loved to interact and talk with us. My only issue was I had googled Indian food prior to going to get an idea of the menu and their somaos were very different than any I had seen online. It was still delicious but I hadn't seen others smothered in sauce.... (and don't tell anyone but I wanted that sauce on EVERYTHING!) I would go back again but in a few months. I don't think I can handle too much of that food too often. Oh and its bring your own wine which is great. Google told me Pinot Gris goes great with Indian food and I can't lie, it went down smooth! read more

I've been here a couple times and it was decent to good. This time however.. I ordered the chicken curry thali and a few papadums. I got the thali. It was decent, though the salad was more of a bland decoration. But where we're the papadums? I asked the waiter once. Later on I asked him again. Later as he was picking up our plates he asked me if I got my papadums. I never did! I believe this place is known for ok to good food and bad service but how often should one have to ask for papadums. Oh yes, and they tried to charge me for them. read more

My favourite restaurant in Montreal hands down. If you go and don't like it, it's because you're not ordering the right thing. My boyfriend and I have gone every 6-8 weeks for the last 4 years and we have tried a variety of dishes, but now, we always order exactly the same thing. Chana Samosa - crunchy, spicy, saucy. Baingan Bharta - velvety pureed eggplant with a kick Chicken Korma - creamy dreamy yogurt-y sauce with tender chicken. garlic naan - amazing to dip in the bharta and korma. Buy yourself a bottle of wine, grab a friend, and try the above mentioned menu next time, (all for about $35). read more

This place used to my favorite cheap eats Indian in town. The food is reliably tastey and the BYO aspect is a plus for sure (grab good beers and Marche D'Afrique down the road). HOWEVER, a few years ago, they expanded their dining room and lost all quality control. The meat to sauce ratio is now so low that the last time I went I had three (THREE) tiny morsels of chicken in my entire dish. And we weren't even drinking (See Dean A.'s review for more info on that one)! Now, I go across the street to Maison Indian Curry House were I usually get 5 - 8 morsels per dish. Still pretty stingy, but better by a long shot. What the hell happened to Indian being a great value for the $? Sure, the prices have stayed roughly the same, but the amount of food has tapered off significantly. And I really hate to pay for rice. That's just cheap. My overal verdict of Indian in Montreal (having eaten at eight or so different places on multiple occasions) is that the food is just decent, is no longer a good value, and that the owners pay little attention to the notion of eating as an "experience." I'm not referring to pretense or fancy presentation, but just some pride in the damned product would be nice. The city is ripe for a new contender. Rating Scale: 1 Star: Avoid the town in which this place is located just to be safe. 2 Star: With so many great places to choose from, why risk this one? 3 Star: I'll try it again or consume here in a pinch. 4 Star: I go here regularly if financially and/or calorically feasible. 5 Star: I look forward to taking my wife or friends here. read more

Horrible service. This rating is solely based on the service you receive. Upon picking up a takeout order, I was told there's delivery service in my exact area. No extra fees included. Which made me happy since it's out of my way from work to home. So I place a delivery order by phone and the guy tells me there's a 'delivery fee' of $5.50!!! Not only is that fee preposterous, the guy literally laughed in my ear when asking about the fee. Needless to say I'll mention it to everyone I know. read more

Don't be scared off by the line that snakes out the door, down the stairs and around the corner - this means the food is amazing (and it's worth the wait). If the wait is not your thing (you'll wait a bit even if you have a reservation), order takeout, and you'll be in and out in just a few minutes flat. Order the chana samosa, baighan bharta, and the shahi paneer (these are all my favourites). It's hard to go wrong, though, so peruse the menu until you find something that strikes your fancy. Go at lunch to take advantage of the $5 vegetarian thali. Pair it with a mango lassi and you've got a stellar meal. This is a hole in the wall spot so don't expect linen tablecloths and a fine dining experience. What you'll get instead is great food, a friendly server and some stellar people-watching moments. BYOW. read more

We ordered the butter chicken. Creamy and rich and one of those things with a deceiving name. Butter chicken contains no butter, like the chickpea, where it is neither chick nor pea, but unlike Chop Suey, chopped and busting with suey. Lamb Korma. Not gamey at all as the yogurt marinade probably cuts most of it out even though the bone is still in. Chicken Jalfraizi. Really really fragrant and a bit tangy. The chicken was a bit dry as I can imagine white meat was used, but would have probably tasted a lot better had they used dark meat. read more

I've been here like 5 times sine my review. Always a good time, and good meal. I just want to add a couple pointers I've noticed. a) The food/curries can be exceptionally filling, tread lightly. Stop when you start feeling full. 2-3 times, I have over eaten and stayed bloated for hours, when I should've stopped and just taken the rest home. b) The prices seem to have gone up slightly. What used to be $40 for two ppl for starters/mains, tip included, is now $50. Still best deal in town though. read more

Best Indian food, period. We drive all the way from Ottawa for a piece of this authentic experience and often bring some of it home to freeze for later. We've tried the other top rated Indian food restaurant in Montreal, and none even came close. We've loved every single dish we've tried there, but with our top favourite being the Chili paneer, followed by (not in any particular order) the Palak, Shahi (A bit too sweet, but still delicious), and Mutter paneers, Baingan Bharta (oily, but very flavourful), Veg korma (YUM), Chana Masala, and Daal Makhni. Oh, and the prices are very reasonable! $7.99-10.99 per curry dish, with most dishes being $7.99. (I speak for the vegetarian curries, I am not sure about meat ones). If you don't know what to order, try their Thali's which come with 3 different curries, naan and salad. The Naan is always fresh and piping hot. Service tends to be quick. What's not quick is waiting in line and getting a table - it gets jam packed on weekends, with the line sometimes going out the door. You can bring your own wine here too. Tip: Order ahead and pick up to avoid the long wait for the table and super crowded/noisy restaurant on the weekends. read more

Just a warning for vegetarians: the Vegetarian Biryani I ordered had a big piece of chicken in it. I also wasn't at all impressed with where we were seated. People kept on bumping into my arm as I was eating and having people who are waiting in line stare at me while I eat isn't at all pleasant. read more

the first time I ever tried indian food was at Bombay Mahal for my best friend's birthday. and I haven't looked back since. I've since tried other indian restaurants and they just don't compare. I used to regularly visit Bombay Mahal because it was close to my work at the time. I quit last year and I still keep going back for more. My friends now go across the street, and although it's pretty good as well - I refuse. The staff here is so nice and they remember you which I think shows good customer service and that they value their customers. My favorite dish is the Butter Chicken Tali (switch the Tandoori leg for a Vegetarian platter). I think I just convinced myself to go tomorrow... so good. also, it's BRING YOUR OWN WINE ;) read more

Cheap place Good food Was never disappointed It is small and very packed though :) read more

I think this restaurant is great, but the owners are sneaky. I have been a dozen times, a noticed something VERY interesting - hear me out. IF your party is visibly drunk, they will totally decrease the meat-to-sauce ratio in all the dishes thinking you won't notice. It has gotten really bad, I mean two small pieces of chicken in a Jalfrezi swimming in a giant bowl of sauce. For TWO PEOPLE. So you wind up getting full on wine and Naan soaked in sauce, which is kind of how I like it anyways. Also, I know two people on two separate occasions who ate at Bombay Mahal and got violent bacterial colitis (ie. shi-----tting blood for 10 days) from that place. My stomach is iron clad - I've eaten street food in Delhi, India with no problem, so I couldn't care less, but beware! read more

as was previously mentioned, this place is nothing fancy but has some of the better Indian food that I have found outside of India. Always very busy so plan on waiting but worth every minute spent in line. Another great feature is the fact that it is a BYOB read more

This is the best indian place in Montreal that we have tried so far and we've tried many (hence the 5 star rating). My wife comes from Malaysia and Indian food is a big part of their food culture over there. I also lived there for 2 yrs and had indian food almost daily.. Bombay Mahal is the closest to that food that we've had so far outside of Asia. Her parents came over recently from there and also gave it their seal of approval! I think what makes their food so good is that they don't skimp on seasonings and especially not the spiceness. It makes you sweat and makes you want to eat more. The only miss we've had so far in 3 visits were their chicken curry, which apparently was "meh". Everything else has been great. My favorite is the Idli entree which comes with 2 out of this world sauces.. read more

Very good and flavourful veggie Thali at a reasonable price. Always return to this place.

We went there twice because although the service was bad but the food was good enough to give the place a second chance. The second time the service was awful. Even though both times we went for and late lunch and early dinner and the place was almost empty (3 tables). The appetizer came on time even though the waiter gave our to the next table, however we ordered 3 main dish 2 of them came , from which one belonged to the next table and my wife gave it to them, but the 3rd dish came when we finished our food and teas!!! so we said we don't want it and the owner acted like he did us a favor but not charging us for it! In a nut shell the food is decent but nowhere near as good to make up for awful service, specially when IMHO the second best Indian restaurant in Montreal is just cross the street read more

Not sure if its BYOB policy, or something, the place is super crowded. Parking is on the street, sometimes, not easy to find. We had to wait a bit longer to place the order and get the food. I guess it's mostly because there weren't enough people to serve the continuous flow of guests. Room smells a bit bad, more like bar instead of an Indian restaurant, full of booze smell. Food was ok, but price was high. Strange that the place has so much business! read more

Nothing fancy but the food is authentic and delicious the best in Montreal quality/price Enjoy ;-) read more

This is my go to Indian restaurant BEST in Montreal. Food is to die for, If i could i'd eat there every night!! read more