Bombay Club - Washington, D.C.

Located near the metro station, it's no wonder this place gets so much traffic. On a busy weekend, I would make sure to make a reservation. The dress code is smart casual, so no athletic wear or torn clothing! It is quiet, simple, and romantic, perfect for a date. The aloo ragda is a sweet and savory dip that goes well with the naan. The truffle naan is just very standard naan but is very light and airy; it tastes the same as a regular naan, however, so don't be fooled by the name truffle! The lamb vindaloo is just a tiny bit spicy. I would definitely try their very spicy next time. The chicken tikka is also very good, although the meat was a little tough.

A great restaurant and one of the best Indian restaurants in DC. My friend and I recently went here to celebrate a special occasion and we were seated immediately even before our reservation time. The food came out in a timely manner and we received good service. The ambiance is upscale, white tablecloths, with a dress code (smart casual). I started off by ordering a glass of the Sangiovese, which was extremely disappointing and tasted terrible-I didn't end up finishing it. My friend and I split several dishes, which is definitely the way to go. Paneer Tikka-Incredibly delicious-the paneer was perfectly fried, and well-seasoned and balanced with the pepper and tomato Plain Naan-A very solid naan Truffle Naan-The best naan we tried-the truffles added delicious flavor and were well-placed throughout the naan. My friend and I ended up getting two of them. If you plan on getting naan, this is the one to get. Chili Garlic Naan-A fine naan, but could have used more garlic. Lachha Paratha-Some good funk with the goat cheese but could have used more. Mango Chutney-Sweet, delicious, and paired extremely well with the meats. Tandoori Salmon-The sauce was good, but the salmon could have used more flavor even though it was relatively good quality Club Thali: Lots of good dishes and only two meat dishes on it. The dal was by far the best dish on the Thali-lots of ghee, creamy, well-spiced, and flavorful. The fish and lamb curries and the chicken makhani were fine but needed more spice and flavor (they did pair well with the mango chutney and naan). The thali also had a fine yogurt dish and came with a small portion of well-cooked rice. If I was ordering again, I would have split the lamb vindaloo, dal, and the lobster. Gulab Jamun-Fine, but could have been sweeter and more flavorful. The ice cream was a nice accompaniment. Kulfi-It had an interesting texture and tasted a bit like halva (the Middle Eastern kind) but overall disappointing. The prices are fair for a fancy, downtown DC restaurant, and I recommend for your next special occasion.

Just came back from dinner at Bombay Club. I went there after almost 8 years. The ambiance is still great love the pianist playing soothing music. The service is great. Overall, just a great experience. This restaurant is owned by the same management that owns Rasika (one of my favorites). Here is what we ordered: Crispy Kale Chat this is a signature Rasika dish. After it became famous at Rasika, many restaurants adopted it. The chat is good here but not as great as Rasika. Bhalla Papri Chat this is a bit misleading. There is no bhalla (Indian dumpling) in this. It's just like Sev Puri. It's very good. Bombay Thali this comes with rice and 1 Lachcha paratha. The portion is more than enough for one person. The daal makhani was delicious. Gulab Jamun general dessert. Was good. Nothing fancy about it. Pistachio Kulfi wasn't a huge fan of this. Didn't like the taste. Overall, great food and ambiance. Had an amazing experience with my family and my parents loved it.

We made a reservation and were welcomed. Upon arrival we spend 10 mins at the bar area. Very welcoming and friendly service. Truly enjoyed every bit. Food was exquisite. EoF explosion of flavors.. Kale appetizer is my top choice, next to purple potatoes. Spices are just right for an amazing experience. Main course were salmon, chicken tikka and chicken makhni (similar to butter chic) Each was had amazing flavors. The vegetarian winner is lentils (dal) cooked for 16 hrs. I would come back only for the dal. Tikka was a bit dry as our server cautioned. Ambiance is traditional, classic architecture with piano music live. I would come again.

Finding an Indian restaurant just a block away from the White House, where most of the presidents have dined in, had to be the selling point for me. The place feels very elegant, you are required to dress in smart casuals...you yourself would not want to dine in here wearing some loungewear or street clothes, as the ambience and the crowd is very fine. Service is great. The menu has a lot of options, and it is famously known for their thalis (a combination of small quantities of multiple type of dishes in a plate). We ordered the veg thali as an Indian, I would say they can improve their flavors. It did not taste authentic to me, except the dal makhani, that was yum. Also ordered the green chicken curry, did not work out for me at all. Their naan is soft and tastes fresh. Dahi Puri was amazing. Ragada Aloo tasted really good too. For dessert, we ordered the pistachio kulfi, which was delicious and I loved the fact that they had balanced the sweetness very well. Overall, I would say it did not taste like authentic Indian food. I expected more. Parking will be in a paid garage nearby.