I was also impressed by the chicken tikka masala, a dish first developed for the wimpy palates of British colonialists. The vegetables cooked in pureed spinach made for a smooth, savory side, which is a shame for any finicky eaters unfamiliar with this dish. I loved the lamb malabar - boneless cubes of lamb cooked in coconut sauce with mustard seeds and curry leaves - for its tender meat and slightly-spicy coconut creaminess. Must we be guarded against a spoonful or two of vindaloo?ĭespite that minor gripe, the eats were fresh and flavorful, and a few items in particular stood out. I love spicy food, and was a bit disappointed to find that every offering leaned toward mild. But aside from a few mainstays like cabbage poriyal, tikka masala, and tandoori chicken, the buffet options here change daily.ĭuring my visit I tried every buffet item. There are cheaper lunch options in town than this $9.95 buffet, which allows visitors to return with clean plates for more.
Only a couple of tables were free in the bright, open dining room, so I dropped my coat on a seat at the bar counter and headed to the buffet.Īs I picked up my plate, I heard the woman in front of me describe this food to her friend as “terribly delicious.” Since her office is next door, she explained, she’s had to fight the temptation to come here every day. I paid a visit just after noon on Tuesday last week, but about 40 people had already beat me to the lunch rush.
Tuesday to Friday and from noon to 3 p.m. The restaurant serves sit-down lunch and dinner as well as take-out, but what really caught my eye was the lunch buffet - served from noon to 2:30 p.m. Finally, it’s here - and the food is wonderful.īombay Royale opened in One Roundhouse Plaza, along Crafts Avenue, at the beginning of February. Indian food is the best, and unless you share plates at a big family dinner, you’re always forced to forego some incredible options.īasically, Northampton needed an Indian buffet, where the hungry masses could portion out whatever they wanted, sampling numerous entrees without breaking the bank. Why? Because with Indian food, there are dozens of perfect dishes. At Indian restaurants, I take forever to order. For crying out loud, just pick something.īut there is one cuisine that always trips up my brash tactics: Indian food. I often fight the urge to lean across the table and suggest to befuddled lunch buddies that they needn’t divine the one perfect dish. I’m usually a patient guy, but I don’t understand why it takes people so long to order from restaurant menus.
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