Bombay Palace, 50 Connaught Street,
London W2 2AA
14/10/2012
She said: Following a refurbishment we
wanted to see whether this Hyde Park Indian was any good. Situated on the corner
of Hyde Park Gardens under a newly developed residential block, Bombay Palace
can be easy to miss. The refurb has seen a more contemporary design with marble
floor and dark furniture in a cool, calming room. We were seated at banquettes
at the edge of the room and were the first to arrive for lunch but the place
quickly filled up with what seemed like mostly locals.
Being where it is, this is not your
local, cheap and cheerful curry house – so though the menu was extensive (and
we were immediately disappointed to be told what we were ordering was not
available) the prices are higher than they should be. I did enjoy my food – a
mix of delicious Indian vegetables with rice but to me, Indian food is not
something that improves the more money you pay so at £47 for two vegetarians
(with no alcohol) this is a pricey affair not justified by location. One for
corporates I would say.
He said: It’s definitely fair to say
that Bombay Palace is an institution. Since it first opened years ago, branches
have sprung-up all over the world. But, equally, others since then (e.g.
Cinnamon Kitchen) have shown that upmarket Indian is about more than just high
prices. If India Palace reminds you of mummy-ji’s cooking, or of your first experience of
‘proper’ Indian food, then you’ll love it. For me if you moved it from W1 to E2
it would probably go out of business if it didn’t reel-back the prices
big-time. The cooking is fine if you live nearby and don’t fancy walking to
Roti Chai, or cabbing it to others, but anyone who loves Indian food with know
many better options.
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