Bombay Cafe, located at 1200 W Yamato Rd a5, Boca Raton, FL 33431, offers a broad taste of regional Indian cooking, from street-food favorites and tandoori specialties to curries, biryanis, seafood, breads, and desserts. The restaurant highlights fresh ingredients and traditional preparation, particularly clay-oven grilling and slow-cooked, spice-layered curries.
Prices offer a useful range: snacks such as Bhel Puri start around $8.95, while many vegetable entrées fall near $15.95-$19.95 and seafood specialties reach roughly $22.95-$26.95. Portions and variety make the menu especially appealing for sharing at lunch or dinner. Vegetarian and vegan choices are plentiful, including Chana Masala and Surti Dal, while salads, lentils, vegetable curries, and tandoor-grilled dishes provide lighter alternatives. Guests with gluten sensitivities should confirm individual preparations directly with the restaurant. The menu is strongest for lunch, dinner, family meals, and groups rather than breakfast; the restaurant also promotes a varied lunch buffet.
Menu Highlights
Chicken Tikka Masala - Clay-oven-roasted chicken meets a smooth, richly spiced tomato-cream sauce, creating a satisfying balance of smoky and creamy flavors.
Tandoori Chicken - Yogurt-marinated chicken is seasoned with Indian herbs and spices before roasting in the clay oven, giving it a savory, gently charred character.
Chicken Biryani - Basmati rice and chicken are slowly cooked with saffron and Indian herbs. Fragrant rice and warming spices make this an excellent centerpiece.
Lamb Rogan Josh - Succulent lamb is served in an aromatic cardamom-flavored sauce, offering tender texture and deep spice notes.
Paneer Tikka - Homemade cottage cheese is yogurt-marinated, lightly spiced, skewered, and clay-oven roasted for a smoky vegetarian option with a tender bite.
Shrimp Tikka Masala - Fresh shelled shrimp are paired with tomato sauce for a seafood-focused take on a comforting Indian favorite.