Salaam Bombay
“I hope they get steady lunch/delivery business because I love this place and want to come back again and again!”
“A little pricey for lunch buffet $14/person, but this is Tribeca, so what do you expect?”
“I recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala, Baigan Bharta (eggplant), Saag Paneer, Naan (I am pretty traditional when it comes to my Indian food).”
Salaam Bombay
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I recently went here on a Thursday for their lunch buffet.
The good – Plenty of naan was replenished at our table. I liked the matar pulao, kadai goshi, chicken tikka masala, diwanu handi, and dal makhani. They were all above average.
The not good – the spice level was rather low (which sadly no longer surprises me because they have to cater to Western tastes), the tandoori chicken was quite dry, the table cloth was torn. But the worst of all was the waiter failed to return my colleague's credit card after bill was paid, it was just laying around on the counter for some thief to snatch it up.
Overall, 3 stars. It was fine but like most buffets, quality is sacrificed for quantity.
Salaam Bombay must exist simply for those who are unaware of nearby Tamarind. The restaurant has survived on this busy stretch of Greenwich Street, due largely to the high foot traffic. And will likely thrive until its lease comes up for renewal.
I stopped going here after Tamarind opened. My memories of going here are of the standard North Indian menu, complemented by a few Indian Chinese and South Indian selections. The dal, which is the standard by which to judge an Indian restaurant for basic goodness, is quite mediocre. The menu does feature dhoklas as an appetizer, which is unusual. None of the other dishes–the bhel puri, bhindi do piaza, or chana masala rise to the level of Tamarind's. The mango kulfi is the sole high-performer on the dessert menu, although the gulab jamun is fairly good as well.
With the ambiance of Salaam Bombay being a significant downgrade from Tamarind, and the prices being on par, it is unlikely that I would return.
In the local area, there are better options within easy walking distance. Tried this one and will walk to the others. Lacks flavor, spice and character.
I've only been here for lunch buffet, not sure why… but anyways, the price is very reasonable, $34 for two people, which also comes with two drinks, nann bread, some tandoori chicken, and some goat curry that's not put out as the buffet. Now comes to the food, the nice way to put it is that I feel like all curries are a bit tamed. The more straightforward way to put it is that it could be the most bland curries I've had. Maybe it's due to mass production lunch buffet, but still, it's just meh.
Really nice "fancy" Indian restaurant (as opposed to the $ places that heap basmati rice and two curries on a styrofoam platter). The decor is very thoughtful but not ostentatious. There are Indian draperies and miscellaneous decorations throughout, and each table has charger plates with the restaurant's name which they remove when you sit down.
The actual food is quite good as well. I came here with a friend on a Groupon, and we shared an appetizer and a bunch of curries. I also got a shrimp biryani, which I enjoyed very much.
Food is below average .. The only thing going for it is that it's a buffet place making it quick and easy for a group short on time.
I thought that the buffet was reasonably good. Price is also reasonable – I mean it's not Curry in a Hurry. Service could be friendlier, but food was good enough.
A little pricey for lunch buffet $14/person, but this is Tribeca, so what do you expect? Still, amazing deal and definitely up there in one of the best Indian buffets I've had. They have lots of seating indoors and 4 tables outside to enjoy the great weather and neighborhood. The tandoori chicken here was pretty tender actually, so I was surprised and pleased as most lunch buffet places have dry tandoori chicken. I enjoyed the paneer saag and other chicken dish as well (not chicken tikki masala, butter chicken, or the usual). What actually blew me away was the gulab jaman, which is hands down the best gulab jaman I've ever had. They definitely made the dessert with rose or rosewater somehow because it is very fragrant with my favorite flavor and it really comes out! Kheer was good too, I wish I had the room for seconds. Major complaint is that the naan was by far the worst. It was like room temperature almost and thin as ever.