We have been walking by this restaurant for 5 years and always hesitated to eat here as we are not Indian food aficionados and were concerned about the level of "heat" from spices. Today we had a friend visiting who loves good Indian food and...More

Fresh, delicious dishes made to order. No frills decor, but you don't need them. All tables are in comfy booths and the food was great. Homemade chutneys and amazing flavor in each dish. We tried the baingan bharta, dal makhani, and chicken tikka saag w/...More

Average food served in a restaurant that simply does not look clean. Dirty old roof. Dirty toilet doors. A very dated interior. Even if the food was excellent (and it wasn't) you'd worry about the cleanliness of the place.

My wife and I were in the mood for Indian food and we went into the restaurant cold, not knowing anything about it. We were there right at the lunchtime opening and were seated right away by a very courteous host. I have to say...More

As a connoisseur of Indian food, I was very pleased with How Bombay. They had great butter chicken. They scale their spicy level from 1 to 10. I got an 8 and it was rather wild for me. But everyone is different. I'll definitely go...More

After seeing the good rating we visited this place for lunch but we regretted badly later. They claim to be a authentic Indian restaurant and I feel bad for the locals who visit this place thinking it is really authentic Indian food. Coming from India...More

Thus far my favorite Indian restaurant in Maine! Loved the Naan as well as their chicken tikka masala. They allow you to pick how spicy you want your food. We went on a Friday night and there was plenty of street parking. Right next to...More

We chose this restaurant for its convenient location but were so impressed with our meals. My daughter and I chose level 7 for spice level and it was just right because we enjoy spicy. My sister was happy with level 4- just right for someone...More

Piping hot, spiced to our level of pref--I got curried chicken, hot. I've had hotter, but this was my first visit and they don't know me and I don't know them! Savory. Mrs. Reviewer got something less spicy, and liked it just fine...We'll go back....More

Hi Bombay is now the best Indian restaurant in Portland. Under new management, the food is fresh and the service is excellent. We had aloo gobi (minus potatoes by our request), chicken saag and a lamb dish, all done with no dairy. All were excellent....More