Watch out or you will be addicted to this place
DESCRIPTION: The moment you walk in, you are greeted with a smile and the ambiance really tells you that you are in a right place. My favourite is red room with fire place. Its really difficult to describe until you, yourself, experince it. Its the best Indian restaurant in lexington. Best of luck "Rip" Keep up the good work
DATE: 2003-12-17
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : lobster Tikka Masala,Hydrabadi Biryani and 200 moreto choose form
If You Like Authentic Indian Food...
DESCRIPTION: You will love this place. Nice setting, quiet and romantic, but the food is what really shines! So many choices, so little time. Try the lentil soup, black and yellow are great. Can't make up your mind, try one of Rips combo's. We'll be back again and again!
DATE: 2004-02-12
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chicken Tikki Masala, Lentil Soup (butter lentils), everything is great
DESCRIPTION: For the very first time me and my girl friend decided to go to Bombay Brazier for valentine dinner, and Oh my god I don't have the words to describe the service and treatment we got "the moment we stepped inside." My girl friend was greeted with a long stem rose and a we were escorted to a very tastefully decorated Red Room and seated next to the Fire Place by a very friendly and very well mannered server. The Red Room was decorated with Valentine Baloons, millions of red hearts on windows, tables and scented candles everywhere, It was so romantic. After we were seated, fresh tossed salad with tomato spinach soup was served with complimentry glass of champgne. My girlfriend was thrilled to see red ribbons tied to champgne glasses. From a special valentine dinner menu we choose Fish Tikka Masala (Fresh Salmon, marinated in yogurt and spices and baked in oven and then simmered in sweet and sour cream sauce) and Veg Vindaloo (assorted vegetables cooked in tomato and vinegar sauce with potatoes ) followed by the garlic bread and a serving of rice and dessert.(rice pudding) All this for $40 only was a steal. My girlfriend was impressed that I choose a classy place like Bombay Brazier to have our Valentine Dinner. Keep it Up Guys. We will be back and will tell every body we know of this, on of a kind experience we had. Last but least i hate to say this "why other indian restaurants in the neighbourhood be like Bombay, or at least learn from Bombay the meaning of service, quality, and ambiance."
DATE: 2004-02-21
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Fish Tikka Masala,
Outstanding !! Wow
DESCRIPTION: Great service ! Fantastic Food with great flavours! Excallent Presentation! Lots of food ! and top of all romantic atmosphere! This restaurant came highly recommended and now I see why! Keep up the good work guys YOU ARE THE BEST
DATE: 2004-04-02
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : TANDOORI CHICKEN,
the best in Ky *****
DESCRIPTION: It was our first visit to this Indian joint which came highly recommended by some our friends. And to tell you the truth we were impressed. Every minor detail,from staff to atmosphere and food to music is very well planned. Colours, furniture, paintings, swords and lastly the monkey lamps, shows the delightfull taste and class. Our server was very helpful in choosing the dinner entrees, and we liked his "Accent" and he is very well mannared, educated, and informative about the menu. Based on our server's suggestions we ordered cornish hen (a whole game bird baked on skewers in tandoor and served with sautee'd onions and bellpeppers very nicely presented garnished with cilantro and apples) and to tell you the truth, it tasted better then it was presented. Similarly other dishes were also exceptional. I think Bombay Brazier is definately the best indian restaurant in Lexington.
DATE: 2004-04-03
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : cornish hen , lobster madras,and salmon saag
DESCRIPTION: Hey dudes, I am an Indian and all the reviews here are by Americans, or goras as we refer to them meaning white... well friends, I think that this place reminds me of Bombay...the place from where I came to this city about 3 years ago. I have frequented this restaurant from the time they started because the name itself was attractive and make sure that you read the back of the cover on the menu of Bombay B, this is what we have in the city of Bombay..such food..splendid in taste...and quickly made... Though, I have lost some of my tolerance for hot food after eating all those chicken tenders that I eat here, I still love the food at BB...and if you really want to taste the Bombay taste, order your food hot...NOT Indian hot for most of you American friends.... The food, the ambience, the service and the good location are all part of the reason why you should visit this place... I especially recommend the Chicken Kolhapuri, and the Chicken Makhanvala (Butter Chicken or Chicken Makhni as it is refered to on the Menus of Indian restaurants in the US)... the Kolhapuri is a really spicy and HOT dish with preserved taste which will linger long after the HOT taste is gone....and the Chicken Makhni is one of the most flavorful and rich recipes which is absolutely not HOT.... for deserts, EVERYTHING is wonderful... though I havent eaten all the deserts at BB, judging from the few that I have, this should be a delight for all you guys with a sweet tooth and those who want to balance the HOT taste with something to cool you off.. About Wines, try the Indian Beers...especially King Fisher, which comes from GOA, the paradise city in India closest to lifestyle in KanKoon..another one is White Horse which comes from Chicago... I definitely recommend this place to all my Gora friends...a must go !!
DATE: 2004-05-22
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chicken Makhni , Chicken Kolhapuri, Kheer (pudding..try the Vermicelli pudding)
The best food I've had in a long time.
DESCRIPTION: What can I say? I'm Indian, and I think this is really really good. Thank god Lexington got one neat restaurant with awesome Indian food!
DATE: 2004-08-05
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
As good, if not better, than Indian Restaurants in London England
DESCRIPTION: My wife and I are new to Lexington, and given the city's small size, were very concerned that we could find good restaurants here. Bombay Brazier was certainly a treat- not just because it quelled our concerns, but because it is truly one of the finest Indian restaurants at which we've ever dined. We've traveled all over the world, and having dined in some of the best Indian restaurants in London, I can tell you that there exists no Indian restaurant in Londan that is better than the Bombay Brazier. (For those that may not know, outside of India, London is likely the best source for Indian cuisine). My wife and I have dined here several times- ask the waiter to surprise you with a selection of Indian drinks to start your evening. You'll be very glad you did. For those new to Indian cuisine, order the appetizer sampler. For dinner, we've tried the Chicken Marsala (very good), Lamb Curry (EXCELLENT), and many of the Okra dishes. The Vegan entrees are the finest in town.
DATE: 2004-08-28
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
Very Average
DESCRIPTION: Well, we had read a lot of reviews and visited Bombay Brazier with a certain level of expectation. We didn't know that their American version of hot food was sprinkling mirchi powder in the curry after it has been cooked.We have been to many Indian restaurants, across the country. To be very honest, the food was not appealing at all and made us sick for 2 days. This is the first time we ever felt sick after eating in an Indian restaurant in the US. Moreover, 14th being a Valentine's Day, the prices were hiked but the food was not worth the bill.It is worth spending that amount if the ambience and the food is good. This is not the way Indian restaurants are meant to be!!!!!! My intention of giving an honest feedback is not to give a wrong message to other people, but to probably make you realize that this is not expected from an Indian Restaurant overseas. Hot food doesn't mean sprinkling red chili powder after the curry is made. We visit u guys coz' of the fact that we want to taste authentic Indian food away from home.Not once but many a times. Well,our recent experience has made us apprehensive about revisiting Bombay Brazier again. It depends on u whether u would like to take this as a feedback or trash it.
DATE: 2005-02-16
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 2
Nasty food as well as rude service
DESCRIPTION: The vegetables served in this restaurant did not seem fresh, almost as if they were frozen at one time. Our food was cold, when we told our server he gave us a dirty look and upon his return practically threw the food back on our table with no further regard for the quality.
DATE: 2005-03-20
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 2
above average in all regards
DESCRIPTION: Quality of food, service, ambiance, portion size -- all above average, among Indian restaurants in my experience (and loving the flavors, and not being much of a meat eater, I eat in lots of Indian restaurants when I travel). Plus, the waitresses were lovely. P.S. This site's rating system is a bit flawed: there is a lot of room ( a star or two, anyway) between five stars BEST FOOD OF THIS KIND I HAVE EVER EATEN, and four stars A FEW DETAILS WERE NOT EXACTLY TO MY LIKING.
DATE: 2005-08-09
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
FANTASTIC!
DESCRIPTION: High-quality indian food. GREAT service, and reasonably priced. Probably the best in lexington.
DATE: 2005-08-26
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : vegetable vindaloo, any of the naans
The Best In All Regards
DESCRIPTION: The moment we entered this place has feeling of coozyness and warmth. Menu selection is extensive and interesting , staff always ready to help,pretty knowledgble about the entrees. My appetizer(Brazier Appetizer) was so good that it gave us the confidence to order three dishes, that i have mentioned below. To you all who really want to try Indian Food with class and sofitication please go to Bombay and see for yourself.
DATE: 2005-11-14
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : lobster chilli, prawn madras,lamb bartha,Tandoori Ribeye
Best Indian In Lexington
DESCRIPTION: The food, service, and overall quality of this restaurant shine every time of the nine times I have been there. The Chicken Chaat appetizier and Lamb (in any sauce) are my favorites. Small Wine Menu, fair selection of liqour, with authentic Indian options available.
DATE: 2005-11-17
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Chicken Chaat
BY FAR MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT!!!
DESCRIPTION: Bombay is the absoulute BEST place to dine in Lexington. Actually the best Indian place I have ever had the pleasure of dining at. Indian food is definitely my favorite cuisine and while traveling throughout the U.S. I always find the favorite local Indian restaurant to dine at. I have yet to find an Indian resturaunt that even compares to the one we are fortunate enough to have right here in Lexington, Kentucky. The food speaks for itself. The atmosphere is very cozy and the service is astonishing! The owner treats every guest like his own personal friend. He takes the time to go over his fine menu with you to insure that you get exactly what you are looking for. I can not say enough positive things about my many experiences at Bombay. Please try it for yourself...you will certianly be glad that you did!
DATE: 2005-12-29
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
Food was not fully cooked
DESCRIPTION: We went to this Indian rest. because one of my friends used to work over there..we were there to meet him...we tried the appetizer and it was not fully cooked...smells bad too..
DATE: 2006-01-25
FOODRATING : 2
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 2
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : go to tandoor rest. mapleleaf drive
Good food but Expensive
DESCRIPTION: I went there for Valentine's day and even though the food was decent, but they charged about $80 for that night which I think is a lot. They need to be careful about making it so expensive so it does not go out of reach of an average customer.
DATE: 2006-02-15
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Butter Chicken
GOOD FOOD
DESCRIPTION: I had the Salmon Madras, a specialty of the seafod menu, and was absolutely statisfied. Given that taste was none like I have ever tasted - it has become my favorite taste to date. The madras together with the other exquisite tastes made my dinner spectacular.
DATE: 2006-02-27
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Gulab Jamun
Love it!
DESCRIPTION: This is the most romantic restaurant in Lexington! The perfect "date place"! I am not an Indian cuisine expert, but from the two other Indian restaurants that I have visited in Lexington, this is by far the best! The only negative that I can think of, is, when you go in a group larger than four, plan on being there for at least two hours, but more likely three. I have gone with groups of seven, eight, and ten, and each time it took a long time to be served dinner. I understand that it may take a while to prepare fresh food for eight different people, but waiting an hour between appetizer and entree is a bit too long. If you are going to make us wait, then make sure you bring more poppadums and drinks. I do think the wait staff is very polite and respectful. I love every visit I have ever made!
DATE: 2006-05-11
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Vegetable Korma - Spicy
