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.
Driver Alert: This place is not driver-friendly. The older man at the counter refused to let me use the restroom. It's a shame because the food might be already an issue, but the hospitality is nonexistent.
Poor treatment of delivery drivers. The old man at the front desk was very rude & wouldn't let me use the washroom while I waited for an order. If you don't respect the people delivering your food, you don't deserve the business.
Apr 1, 2026
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Bombay Mahal offers a nice lunchtime menu at this restaurant, it is reasonable with good variety & it's tasty. I had the butter chicken thali & my friend had the lamb thali. These platters are wonderfully savory & the naan bread was great!
Stomach ache & diarrhea every time my friends & I eat here. Multiple people, different dishes, same problem. The food tastes great & affordable but the aftermath is not pretty.
Ils nous envoyés jamais transmis notre commande que nous avons commandé. Ils nous ont raccrocher au nez lorsqu'on a essayé de régler le problème plus qu'une fois.
Fantastic food, been ordering from this restaurant for years, but really be careful on their 2 for 1 deals, press 2 & comment that you want two, otherwise they don't honour their advertising.
Hopefully service is better next time, as I said great food & long time customer…
L'endroit n'est pas des plus remarquables en terme de décor & d'ambiance (il n'y a même pas de musique), mais on y va pour la cuisine. J'y étais avec des amis & nous avons pris une variété de plats très épicés. D'habitude, j'ai peur que ce ne soit pas réellement épicé, mais ce n'était pas le cas. C'était très piquant, comme je l'aime, & délicieux!
I witnessed something today that left me genuinely disturbed.
A delivery driver picking up an Uber order was denied access to the restroom - despite actively working for this restaurant. No favor was being asked, just a basic human necessity.
In 2026, treating the people who help generate your revenue as if their dignity doesn't matter is unacceptable. Delivery drivers are not disposable labor; they are part of what keeps businesses running.
This moment said far more about this restaurant than any menu or branding ever could.
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.
Worst food ever, ordered an extra large salad & received a small size & all the food is flavourless & did not receive any sauce with the food too. Will never for the life of me order from those place, you guys should not too.
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.
