Salam Bombay

Phone: (604) 681-6300
Address: 217 - 755 Burrard Street., Vancouver, BC
Hours: Daily, 11:30am to 10:30pm
Website:  http://www.salambombay.com
Parking: Meter parking along street.

Salaam Bombay is a contemporary Indian restaurant located in downtown, Vancouver. In addition to an a la carte menu, a buffet is available during lunch hours. They also have a wide selection of wines available.

 

BuffeT Line

• Twelve items excluding rice, naan (served to your table), and condiments.
• Varied selection of curries, however, the selection of appetizers and desserts can be wider.
• Most items were refilled regularly.

 

Chickpea Bean Salad and Mixed Greens Salad

• The two salads were the only two appetizers available.
• The mixed greens were a refreshing contrast to all the curries available and served as a palette cleanser

 

Butter Chicken and Tandoori Chicken

• The butter chicken was very heavy on the cream and was lacking on that distinct tomato flavour.
• The tandoori chicken was my favourite item on the buffet line. Some of the pieces were a bit dry and this item doesn't seem to be refilled regularly, so some of the pieces were a bit cold.

 

Seafood Curry and Beef Curry

• The only seafood I found in the seafood curry was calamari.
• The beef curry was very reminiscent a beef stew, but spicier.

 

Shahi Panir and Vegetable Spinach

• The gravy of the shahi paneer (paneer is a South Asian fresh cheese) was very creamy and filling.

 

Bitter Melon Yogurt Curry

 

Kheer and Fruit Salad

• The kheer (rice pudding) was very watery. Some condiments like nuts, spices, or raisins on the side would have been nice.
• The fruit salad had chunks of cantaloupe, strawberries, and watermelons.

 

ATMOSPHERE

• Clean and modern dining area, all the tables had white linen.
• Small lounge at the front by the bar.

SERVICE

• Service was quick, attentive, and professional.
• Water was refilled quickly.
• Plates were quickly cleared as soon as you get up to get another round of food.

VERDICT

I’m not as familiar with Indian cuisine as I’d like to be. The buffet line here at Salaam Bombay had a varied selection and gave me the opportunity to try several new dishes at once. However, the line-up of food could have had a greater selection. I had trouble differentiating the taste of the gravy of several of items, they were all quite creamy and heavy. All-in-all, it was a good foray into Indian cuisine.