Across reviews, Bombay Mahal is seen as a go to for flavorful Indian cuisine with consistently tasty dishes such as butter chicken and lamb korma, plus standout naan and samosas, and many diners call it a reliable favorite in Montreal for value and technique. The ambiance is described as modest or ordinary, sometimes with no music, and the dining room is not the focus while the kitchen shines; flavors are generally balanced and rich, though a few visits report issues like dry tandoori chicken, a watery curry, or overly salty sides that miss the mark. Service is frequently praised for friendliness and hospitality, with staff going the extra mile and occasionally offering complimentary portions, while other visits note slower or less polished service. Takeout is popular for convenience, and most reviewers agree the food quality, portions, and value make Bombay Mahal worth returning to, even if an off day can occur.
Every time I go, the workers are so lovely, & accommodating. I took my family here & the staff were so nice & gave extra food for free, & helped my parents a lot. I personally go as my cheat meal & they always do the extra mile to make me happy (like putting extra sauce on my rice for free!!)
Ruby (I believe is her name) has been so kind to me especially. But all the staff are great.
Highly recommend!! One of the best spots in town for Indian for sure.
Went to Bombay Mahal today for New Year dinner with my wife, & unfortunately, the experience was far below expectations.
I'm Tamil & grew up eating authentic Indian food, so I know what proper flavours, balance, & preparation should taste like. That's why this was especially disappointing.
I ordered the butter chicken thali, & my wife had the lamb thali. Both dishes missed the mark badly. The tandoori chicken pieces were dry & overcooked, the salad lettuce was soggy with no freshness, & the aloo bean side was excessively salty. My butter chicken was watery & lacking depth, while my wife's lamb was salty & not spicy at all, which makes no sense for a lamb curry.
This restaurant used to be excellent, which is why we chose it for New Year. In the past, the food was amazing even if the service wasn't great. Today it was the opposite.. the service was good, but the food quality & execution were very poor. I've came here multiple times in the past within last 15 years.
Really hope this was just an off day, but for a place with such a strong reputation, this was a big miss.
Definitely not the best in Montreal, not even close to the top 5 among Indian restaurants. If you are habituated with the taste of Indian cuisine, you won't return to this place. Atleast we won't.
Aug 9, 2025
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Very good Customer Service & Excellent food from veggie pakora to fish pakora to chicken korma to chicken karai ( as per request ) to naan.
A must visit the restaurant to enjoy good indian food.
Bravo
Best indian restaurant ever. I go to Montreal for this restaurant!! We ordered korma & vindaloo & it was perfect combination. vindaloo was spicy & korma was creamy sweet in a good way. Naans were so fresh & crispy. We finished whole dish. BYOW was cherry on top😊
The best Indian meal we've had in Montréal. Authentic, tasty, served hot & spicy. Just perfect & really friendly staff. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommended, I can't wait to come back. You can bring your own wine & beer without charge.
This is hands DOWN the best Indian I've had. Butter chicken & lamb korma are to die for. Flavors are always there, sauce has perfect consistency, naan bread is always fresh. I honestly don't understand any of these bad reviews; I've been ordering there at least twice a month for the past year & I've never had a bad experience.
Best indian food in the world. I have eaten indian food in toronto,nyc,india,london, france,spain,dubai & this is the only indian food i crave. Best food good portions & amazing prices. Very friendly staff. Top notch 5 star but the place isnt so pretty but the food the best
Oct 2, 2024
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It used to be my favorite Indian place for many years but for the last few years it really went downhill unfortunately. The food used to be amazingly good & affordable but they became victims of their success with ever increasing prices, smaller portions & it just does not taste as good as it used to anymore. The last few times I went I have been extremely disappointed but went back hoping it was just for that time that I had a bad experience. But I don't hope for that anymore & started looking for other better places. I just miss how Bombay Mahal used to be...
