Bombay Palace in Toronto, ON

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Telephone:	+1 416-368-8048
Address:	71 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON, M5C 2H2 Corktown, Downtown Core
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	110 ftJarvis Street 0.2 miChurch Street 0.2 miQueen Street East
Categories:	Indian

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Takes Reservations	Yes
Delivery	Yes
Take-out	Yes
Accepted Cards	Credit, Debit
Good For	Lunch, Dinner
Parking	Street
Bike Parking	Yes
Wheelchair Accessible	Yes
Good for Kids	Yes
Good for Groups	Yes

Attire	Casual
Ambience	Casual
Noise Level	Quiet
Alcohol	Full Bar
Outdoor Seating	No
Wi-Fi	Free
Has TV	No
Dogs Allowed	No
Waiter Service	Yes
Caters	Yes

Today

Today	11:30 am – 2:15 pm 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm Closed now
Local time (Toronto)	10:17 Thursday, 22 May 2025

Business hours

Monday	11:30 am – 2:15 pm 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Tuesday	11:30 am – 2:15 pm 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am – 2:15 pm 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Thursday	11:30 am – 2:15 pm 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Friday	11:30 am – 2:15 pm 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Saturday	11:30 am – 2:15 pm 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Sunday	11:30 am – 2:15 pm 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm

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Bombay Palace Downtown (Tel # 416 368 8048) has been a warm host to guests since 35 years at this location. A landmark institution serving a daily lunch buffet (1130 — 215pm) featuring 25– 30 dishes and an a la carte menu feature (Mon — Saturday dinner) from 5 – 915 pm. Curently offering a Winter lunch Buffet special (Sat thru Tuesday at $ 10.99 and Wed –thru Friday at $ 13.99. Sunday dinner buffet attractively priced at 18.99 from 5 — 915 pm is a neighborhood favorite. We are very careful of allergies and dishes are clearly identified for its allergy alert. We offer many gluten, lactose free and nut free options. Chef Sanjiv Malhotra has passionately created amongst many, some great delicacies as the Sizzling Tandoori Grill, Chicken Tikka Trio, King Prawns, Butter Chicken, Vindaloos, Saag Paneer, Channa Masala, Paneer Mahkni, Sweet n Sour Aubergine, Biryanis, Stir Fried Okra, Bombay Aloo. Not to miss out our «to-die-for» desserts featuring home made Decadent Brownies, Taralicious, Rasmalais, Gulab Jamuns and Rice pudding. Bombay Palace also delivers and can cater to events and host functions (inside the restaurant) up to 120 guests. Street side parking is on Adelaide Street and on George street (off Adelaide st). Nearest Subway is King. Reservations recommended. All Major credit cards accepted. We also offer delivery services, specialized and customized catering menus and services for offices and private events onsite and offsite.(www.bombaypalacetoronto.com)

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20 reviews of Bombay Palace

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Richard H.

Place rating: 1
Toronto, Canada

Having moved to the neighbourhood recently and having walked past this place almost daily, I figured it was worth a shot. We walked in on a Sunday evening to find the place deserted, but we were greeted warmly and seated. As Sundays is buffet-only, we walked up to the food to fill our plates but were then greeted again, only this time by a cockroach climbing up the wall above one of the dishes. After a shared look of disgust, we decided to collect our jackets and go elsewhere.
This place needs to close down. If you’re in the area and want Indian food, I suggest Bindia — which is a short walk away.

Chuck T.

Place rating: 3
Mississauga, Canada

Came here for takeout buffet — was ok.
Butter chicken was kind-of runny.
Saag Paneer (Spinach & Cheese) had only small (and infrequent) pieces of cheese in it.
Tandoori chicken was ok.
Veg Korma seemed more like Aloo Gobi (sp?) because there really wasn’t much of a korma-like sauce that I was expecting.
I did like the veg dumplings though.

AJ B.

Place rating: 2
New York, NY

For appetizer, instead of samosas they have horrible vegetable spring rolls. The naan is a little too thick. The goat or lamb curry is way too salty. The eggplant dish has way too much ginger in it. The daal makhni has too much masala and not enough cream. The rice pudding tastes like overcooked raw porridge.
The mango ice cream and the custard were the only memorable items.

Charmaine L.

Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA

This place was fantastic. Buffet was excellent and the service was outstanding. We were handed clean plates every visit to the buffet and recommended pairings. Everything on the buffet was fresh, spicy, and all at an affordable $ 12.99. Can’t beat it.

Nick K.

Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada

Went today for the buffet, the server was very polite and knowledgeable. He told us some really good tips on what to mix! Excellent service and great food!
Goat curry is kick ass!

Elaine W.

Place rating: 1
Toronto, Canada

I had a groupon and decided to use it but even with the discount the buffet was horrible.
The food was not even average. It was actually terrible. The place was dirty. I will never return — even if the food was free.

Oliver S.

Place rating: 1
Toronto, Canada

This place is definitely not good at all. The food was not that great. Very oily and salty, and not flavourful like Indian food should be.
It’s definitely pricey compared to other Indian restaurants I’ve been to, and there’s no value, even if you use Groupon or whatever.
The place is a tad dirty and run down. I went during winter, and they just had a bunch of space heaters around the place.
Our server was very polite and kind, which is always nice.

Sarah W.

Place rating: 4
Cambridge, MA

really great food! it was some of the best food that my parents and i had on our trip to toronto. the waitress that we had was training, so it was a bit awkward and confusing, but she was very nice and sweet despite that. I man that i assume owns/manages the place also came out and talked to us, and he was very warm and friendly, and made the mood a little bit less uncomfortable, but that also wasn’t her fault, since she was just starting out. we got there about thirty minutes before they were closing, but they allowed us to stay well after, which was very nice. it was pretty cold inside, and the décor/amenities were a bit lacking, the bathroom being one of those places, but the food was really good, so i would still recommend it.

Shakira H.

Place rating: 1
Toronto, Canada

I got a Groupon and it was about to expire, so I decided to head there tonight. There were many factors that contributed to this negative review.
When my friend and I arrived we were greeted warmly and seated. The service was good and the server was attentive.
Groupon was $ 10 for $ 20. We decided to try the Sizzling Tandoori Grill ($ 23) to hit the price and try different meats and seafood. Would have been perfect but he said they’d be closing soon and it’d take 20 minutes. We opted for King Prawns ($ 20) and Aloo Gobhi ($ 12) instead, which ended up taking longer than 20 minutes.
Food was hot and smelled great. The King Prawns was okay, but nothing special. If you’re not a fan of spicy food or can’t handle it, then I strongly recommend not coming here. I downed 2 glasses of water and took a break — but I don’t have a high tolerance for spice. Be warned. The portions were adequate and I wasn’t as wow-ed as I should be for how much it cost.
Moreover, my friend went up to pay and was informed that there was a $ 6 ‘surcharge’ for our $ 35 meal. That should have been agreed on earlier. Before we left, I asked what the fee was about and he said it was gratuity. Before knowing this, my friend had went ahead and paid for the meal, ‘surcharge’, and an additional 15% tip.
I understand this is a business but I feel like they’re playing their customers. I don’t say this about a lot of places, but I definitely won’t be going back.

Monique G.

Place rating: 3
Toronto, Canada

I had a Groupon for this place and on a cold night like this, I thought it would be a good time to eat Indian food!
We ordered the chicken vindaloo and 2 naan for pick up and my order was ready in 15 mins.
The man at the restaurant was so nice and courteous, very helpful. The restaurant itself feels very intimate yet spacious. Clean interior but a bit outdated.
The food was hot and spicy — just what I wanted. I’m only giving 2 stars because it’s very pricey.
Main entrees start around $ 16 and plain naan costs $ 3. I come from Brampton so you know these prices are wayyy over what I’m used to.
I’d come here more often if the prices were a bit more reasonable.

David J.

Place rating: 1
Inver Grove Heights, MN

While I was on a business trip, I stopped at this place for Indian food. The manager seated me and he was very friendly. My food was great. Expensive, but Indian food usually is in a nice place.
My Asian waitress was struggling to understand my English, but I was patient and ordered a meal and a beer. When I was finished I asked her to give me 2 separate checks. One for the food, and one for the beer.
Guess what she does… she brings me another $ 7 Kingfisher beer. Me being a nice guy, explained in very slow English what I needed. And instead of making a big deal of the situation, and because she would not understand what I was saying anyway, I told her it was okay, I would drink and pay for the beer I did not order or want. That adds up to $ 14 in beer I have to pay out of my own pocket.
So when my checks come, guess what? She informs me that they cannot take my credit card because their terminal is broken. And she points across the street and mumbles something about ATM.
I believe someone, including the manager who seated me, and could speak English, should have warned me about the broken cc terminal. I left $ 0 for a tip, hoping they knew why… If they thought I was a cheap ass, now they will know why.

Danny F.

Place rating: 5
Toronto, Canada

We went to Bombay Palace yesterday, and we loved it. We didn’t try the buffet, we went for the a la carte menu.
I really enjoy indian food, so I may be biased a bit, but the samosas, the rice, the garlic naan and the tandoori chicken were really awesome. It is a bit more expensive then some other indian restaurants in the city, but I didn’t mind because I really enjoyed their food.
Also, as other reviewers mentioned, the staff is also friendly.

Amna K.

Place rating: 4
Toronto, Canada

Surprisingly happy with this dinner choice, although they could use air conditioning!
Used a groupon, which I felt worth it as the food was shockingly expensive for Indian. That being said, what we ordered — malai kofta type «cottage cheese and vegetable koftas» with garlic naan ($ 4 for one serving of garlic naan?!!) Was delicious, flavorful and hearty without being greasy or overly spiced.
That being said, $ 3 for a wine-glass worth of watery flat coke?! Did they give me a more expensive menu for my groupon? (I laugh but I hear some establishments practice this)
But let’s get to the important, standout function of this visit and primary reason I’m reviewing — the service was fantastic. Slow sometimes, although the food came out at reasonable times. Our servers were exceptionally polite and courteous. I’m a sucker for being seated chivalrously!
Cute touches like bringing the check in a decorative box.
Overall a good experience I would repeat with an eye to my wallet.

Rob D.

Place rating: 3
Mississauga, Canada

Good all you can eat take away lunch, the container they give you is a fair size, but all you can eat is about hurting yourself not being fair. Still a good place to eat

Far K.

Place rating: 2
Chicago, IL

The food is very average and yet again oily. The customer service is terrible as they make you wait a while for the food and bill.

Paul E.

Place rating: 1
Toronto, Canada

Ended up here on Easter Monday as a lot of places were closed, and my friend was tired of searching the area for somewhere to eat. I rarely go to places cold (ie. without doing research on them) as they rarely turn out well… this was one of those times.
The service was excellent. Very friendly. Very attentive.
The food is sub par for sure. I didn’t even both attempting to eat the butter chicken or goat curry, and the pieces seemed to be mostly bone. I tried the tandoori chicken which was okay but dry. The various fritters tasted like they had been sitting there a while and were not crisp. The veg curry was VERY mushy and overcooked. The rice, naan, and chickpea dishes were by far their best. But it was a bit expensive for chickpeas, rice and naan.
They could really use a paneer dish… as I don’t think you can over cook that, and it wouldn’t dry out.
Definitely wouldn’t go back. Not sure what else to say.

Jim B.

Place rating: 3
Woodbridge, Canada

I used to frequent this restaurant when I worked downtown, as it was close to the office and had by far one of the best Indian Buffets in the area.
I revisited this place on Feb 29, 2013 after not dining here in at least 5 years. While impressed by the service, the food selection was unimpressive for a buffet, so I will unfortunately not make the trek here anymore.
We were greeted almost immediately upon entering and promptly shown to a table, were offered drinks, which were on our table when we returned from the buffet station. Our waiter checked back 5 minutes later to see if we needed anything else and to ask if we were enjoying the food. Plates were cleared promptly. Attentiveness was great, although unassuming.
The hot food selection was a disappointment… like other reviewers I am a huge fan of Butter Chicken. Here, while flavourful, the meat contained bones and was a lower quality of chicken. The Tandori chicken was flavourful as well… but no breasts (white meat) …it, like the butter chicken, were thighs and drumsticks. The spiciest dish on the buffet were the pakora’s, which was a surprise as the buffet also had the chick peas (which are usually a bit spicy, but here were rather bland).
Unfortunately for us, the best part of the buffet was the naan bread… which is a staple at every Indian restaurant.
I recall a few years back coming across a drink I used to love as a kid and buying it and being hugely disappointed at how the memory of it was actually better than the real thing… I felt that same feeling after eating here.

Karina F.

Place rating: 2
Toronto, Canada

We were craving Indian food and ordered from this place off of
. I decided to try it as they were willing to give me 20% off my first order since I hadn’t ordered from them before.
We really should have gone with our go-to for Indian food (Kama) because this was a disappointment from the start.
We ordered the vegetable pakoras, which arrives soggy, and without the tamarind and mint chutney which was said to come with them. Strike one!
When we got to the paneer, there were maybe three or four chunks of cheese in the sauce. The tomato sauce tasted like a tomato bisque with some added heavy cream — all in all, not flavorful, not original, and pretty inauthentic. The fact that there was next to no paneer in the sauce either made me wonder why they didn’t bother sending me their tomato soup instead. It tasted like bland crap.
We ordered the butter naan and the garlic naan. The garlic naan had no garlic on it. The butter naan had no butter on it and tasted strongly of heavy yeast.
The gulab jamin we ordered just added insult to injury to the entire meal. They were definitely store bought — incredibly small, dry and not worth the money at all.
I wouldn’t order again from her, nor recommend it to anyone.

Henry P.

Place rating: 2
Toronto, Canada

It’s a pretty run of the mill Indian restaurant though with top notch service and above average décor.
I went for their lunch buffet one weekend and was very surprised by their meager selection. Their veggie spread was adequate, but their meat section seemed like an afterthought: two meat curries and tandoori chicken. Their desert selection didn’t have gulab jamun and the like. Usually buffet restaurants ramp it up on the weekend, perhaps Bombay Palace does that for their buffet dinners.
The veggies were all very forgettable, the samosas had clearly come out of a frozen packet. The beef curry was flavorful and the tandoori chicken was very moist and flavored. Major props for that! However, I couldn’t tolerate the butter chicken which was disgustingly sweet. The rice pudding was similarly half assed.
The lunch buffet gets a solid two. Bombay Palace needs to step up its game if it wants to compete with the other Indian buffets in town.

Kyle S.

Place rating: 4
Port Williams, Canada

This is a place that I go every time I’m in downtown Toronto. During my most recent visit, the service was perfect and so was the food. I’m obsessed with butter chicken, and have had it at at least 40 different locations across North America. I can say with certainty that this place has the best, and the helpings are massive. Their samosas and tandoori chicken are also quite good here. For the price, it really is hard to go wrong.
The atmosphere is authentic as I have seen for Indian restaurants and the location is within walking distance of most major landmarks in the downtown.
I have eaten here at least 10 times and will continue to go back every time I make it to Toronto.
During my visits I have encountered some forms of awkward service. This is the only reason I’m giving it a 4 instead of a 5. If you get the right servers, the experience here can be absolutely fantastic.