[2011 Throwback] New Bombay

[updated]

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To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being.
- Mahatma Gandhi

To end our project, it is with great prejudice that we have to save the best for last.

Ang Intro:

Naging instant peborit namin ang New Bombay since naging couple kami. I introduced K to the place pagkatapos niyang sabihin na mahilig sya sa spicy foods and although there were some negative first impressions, the quality of food immediately changed everything of what she initially thought. Naging regular customer kami instantly... as in twice to thrice a month regular.

new menu

Our branch-of-choice is the one in Glorietta 3. It's facing the park right in front of the 6750 Building, a few steps to the left after going out of the Glorietta 3 exit. This is the same side where Subway, A Venetto, Max's, and Kamayan are.

Obviously, authentic Indian cuisine ang offering nila. Not necessarily spicy dahil may option namang lutuin ng either spicy, medium, or mild ang lahat ng ulam. Syempre, kami ay palaging spicy!

preview ng makakain

Ang Chicha:

appetizer..

• chicken samosa
• masala fry pappadum

sabaw (shorba)..

• chicken
• mutton

ihaw (tandoori)..

• mutton sheek kebab
• tandoor prawns
• chicken garlic kebab
• malai murg tikka

kofta (rolls)..

• mutton
• chicken
• malai

mutton (lamb)..

• mutton rogan josh
• tawa keema mutton
• mutton dupia

chicken..

• chicken tikka masala
• murg tikka resmi

seafood..
shrimp curry

naan (bread)..

• cheese capsicum
• peshwari
• butter

biryani (kanin)..

• hydrabhadi mutton
• chicken
• mutton
• shrimp

dessert..

• gulabjamun
• kulfe ice cream

drinks..
lassi

papapadum with coriander and tamarind dip

** Appetizer

Chicken samosa ay empanada na Indian spices ang laman. Masarap itong sinasawsaw sa coriander at sampalok dip. Ang pappadum naman ay parang crackers na spicy ang lasa. Lentil wafer ito sa English. Isipin mo isang pabilog na taco-like bread na madaming spices at pinirito. Ganun. Same dip ang gamit dito with the chicken samosa and you will need the dip dahil medyo mapakla ito by itself.

** Sabaw

Shorba ang tawag nila sa soup, as chorva ang tawag ko kay K. Medyo pricey ito pag nakita mo gano kaliit yung servings PERO aaang sarap naman sobra! As in, aaaaaang sarap (ganyan kadaming 'a' sa sobrang sarap). It comes in mutton or chicken sahog but it doesn't matter really dahil yung sabaw lang nito ang hinahabol-habol namin.

mutton boti tikka

prawn tandoori

malai murg tikka

** Ihaw

A tandoor is a clay oven at ang tandoori ay kung ano mang lutuin gamit ang isang tandoor. New Bombay offers a lot of tandoor-roasted food or tandoori. Eto yung pinaka-safe orderin kung medyo hindi adventurous yung tiyan ng kakain with the more exotic recipes. Try the chicken variants, boneless at sakto ang pagkaka-ihaw. Consistently hindi nagkaka-sobrang sunog na part. Chicken garlic kebab tastes good in particular. Binudburan ng garlic powder.

mutton kofta

chicken kofta (not in menu)

** Kofta

Kofta ang Indian term for dishes of rolled meat of any kind. Yung mga kofta ng New Bombay ay naka-sahog sa curry sauce na kasing thick din ng sauce ng most dishes nila. Yung malai kofta ay veggies rolled in mashed potato and marinated in malai cream (research nyo na lang kung ano 'to). Hindi na namin inulit orderin ito after the first time dahil mas masarap pa din yung meat variants (mutton, shrimp, or chicken). Yung chicken kofta ay wala sa menu at depende sa pagkakataon kung meron o wala so tinatanong muna namin sa waiter.

tawa kheema mutton

mutton dupia

tawa gosht

** Mutton

Karne ito ng lamb. Sari-sari ang dishes nila made from this. Rogan josh yung isa sa mga specialty. Mutton in a really thick red curry sauce na napaka flavorful ng spices. Can't go wrong sa order na ito. Tawa kheema mutton naman yung ground mutton na nasa curry sauce din pero medyo mas malabnaw at sadyang konti lang (semi dry effect). Mutton dupia ay mutton na parang niluto sa spaghetti meat sauce (only spicy) na lasang lasa yung garlic.

chicken tikka masala

murg tikka resmi

** Chicken

Chicken tikka masala yung safest orderin at specialty ito sa kanila. Boneless chicken cooked in tandoor ang gamit nilang sahog and cooked in masala cream sauce. May cheese melt pa sa taas ang presentation.

shrimp curry

** Seafood
Panay shrimp ang sinusubukan namin dito although may mga fish curry din sila. Ang panalo lang sa servings nila ay hindi sila nag titipid sa sahog na hipon. Andami.

peshwari naan

cheese capsicum naan

** Naan

Eto yung Indian version ng roti. Tandoor-baked ito at leavened (o may pampa-alsa). Peshwari yung mas sikat na variant. May iba't ibang mixture ng milk, nuts, cheese at spices. Masarap itong sinasawsaw sa curry (usually, pang-said ng mga tira-tirang sauce sa paligid ng plato).

mutton hydrabad rice

** Biryani

Paella is to Spain as biryani is to India as sinangag na kanin is to Pinas. Gets? Isa sa mga popular options ang hyderabadi biryani na basically biryani (na long-grain rice) topped with mutton. Eto usually yung nagpapa-anghang ng buong meal namin kapag "spicy" option ang pinipili namin (which is most of the time).

** Dessert

Gulabjamun is a must try! Bread balls ito made generally of milk tapos deep fried at pinapaliguan ng sugar syrup pagkatapos. Win! Kulfi is Indian ice cream. Sabi nila mas creamy ang ice cream na ito than our loca sorbetes. Para sa amin, mas milky nga ang lasa.

buko pandan lassi

** Lassi

Yogurt (can be flavored) and blended with water and sweetened ingredients. Di ko trip ito pero si K, sarap na sarap. Lalo na yung buko pandan flavor. Usual order niya ito.

Ang Chechebureche:
We can remember the first time na pinuntahan namin ito dahil mahilig siya sa maanghang na pagkain. Parang nasa loob daw si K ng Encyclopedia. LOL. The ambiance is as Indian as it can get lalo na kapag may random Indian customers at andun yung cheerful nilang Indian manager na ang galing mag Tagalog.

Side Note: He's got a name now - si Mehir (salamat kay Dave).

aum sweet aum!

Para sa amin, they caught the right spice we wanted on our food kaya kami naging regular. Pero syempre kapag may mga sinasama kaming tropa, medium to mild lang ang ipinapa-luto namin para ma-appreciate nila na usual spices lang.

Sa sobrang dami ng options sa pagkain, hindi nakakasawang bumalik and try out each of it.

Okay ang serbisyo ng crew, attentive at mga naka-ngiti palagi. Yung mga more senior staff ay napag-tatanungan ng kung ano-ano about the dishes sa menu. We recommend sticking with the house staples though: yung mutton rogan josh, chicken tikka masala, and the tandoori dishes. Patok na yung mga yun, subok na.

tantric dinner

Kung hindi mahilig sa maanghang, try it light lang. Kung medyo hindi matibay yung tiyan sa mga creamy at milky sauce, mag tandoori dishes na muna or yung mga naan variants.

Talk with the manager. He usually goes around and talk with the customers and is more than willing to entertain your comments about the place. Really nice guy and accomodating.

The Damage:

Price range is at P220 to P260.

Actually, inabutan pa namin na mas mura ito ng bahagya (grabe, tatlong taon na din pala kaming suki dito). In any case, it's a fair price given authentic Indian yung food at ang isang dish can serve up to two. Mas madami ang kakain mas sulit dahil mas bababa ang pag-hahatian at mas dadami ang masusubukang dishes.

part of the improved menu

Update: Fast forward to 2015, nasa P250 na ang starting price ng dishes nila. Mura pa din ito given the quality of food at dami ng servings.

Hindi na kami kasing dalas ng dati pumunta dito pero kapag nakakaluwag-luwag or biglang may cravings, dumadaan pa din kami for dinner. Madaming beses na din kaming bumalik dito para magdala ng barkada. Isa ito sa mga top options namin kapag may mga barkada dining.

Ang Hatol:
New Bombay (especially this branch) will always have a place in our hearts dahil ito ang takbuhan namin kapag stress kami sa trabaho or kung kelangan namin ng comfort food. Sounds weird to have spicy dishes for comfort but it works for us!

Food is mostly for sharing so sulit kapag may mga kasama.

Rating:
7 out of 7



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