The Bombay Club

We are now regular diner at this place due to the consistency in their food preparation. We like it now, and more recently their menu has been upped. We love their Thali (at its best).

Food is greatWaiter was greatManagement & Hostess degraded the whole experience when were finalizing our and sipping the last of our drinks we were rudely to leave because someone was waiting on the table. They announced there is a 2 hour window for dinning. At no point were we told that, nor is it mentioned when you have drinks. We had sat down only 2 hours and 10!minutes prior.I will not darken the doors of that establishment ever again!

We made a reservation and were welcomed. Upon arrival we spend 10 mins at the bar area. Very welcoming and friendly service. Truly enjoyed every bit.Food was exquisite. EoF - explosion of flavors.. Kale appetizer is my top choice, next to purple potatoes. Spices are just right for an amazing experience. Main course were salmon, chicken tikka and chicken makhni (similar to butter chic) Each was had amazing flavors. The vegetarian winner is lentils (dal) - cooked for 16 hrs. I would come back only for the dal. Tikka was a bit dry as our server cautioned. Ambiance is traditional, classic architecture with piano music - live. I would come again.

When an establishment is open since 1988, things that could be said about it have likely already been stated, repeated, written about and then cemented into the hall of fame of the restaurant business. The Bombay Club, located a block away from the White House, is a place where white tablecloths reign, where major decisions happen and where one might just find themselves very lucky to be dining.Obama, Clinton and Bush have all dined here. So have many celebrities over the years. Demi Moore, Bruce Willis and Michael Douglas just to name a few. The place is owned and ran by Ashok Bajaj, who also runs the famous Rasika and has a proven record of very successful restaurants. It is now equally an American meal to dine here as anything else could ever be. The tandoori salmon is served bursting in juices, unique flavor and a side of lemon. Lamb Rogan Josh is delicate to a level where it simply falls apart with a rich spinach curry that's going to soak up every bit of basmati and naan that comes its way. A side of lamb samosas is a pleasant add for those who may not have had enough lamb yet.To complement the perfectly executed entrees, there is a vast wine list that's priced at an extremely reasonable 2x up charge vs retail, which is starting to become less and less common these days. Service is sharp, with waiters well trained and dressed to the theme of this fine dining establishment.Bombay Club can now be referenced to as a legendary place in the city and is an absolute must to visit.

I dined here for a business lunch on a weekday, which this restaurant was perfect for. I had never been before, but a number of my friends and colleagues had recommended it, so we had to try it. It feels very upscale and classic D.C. vibes inside, with great service. For appetizers, we tried the duck kabobs, the crispy kale, and the butternut squash samosas. All were good, particularly the samosas, but I have a slight preference for the palak chaat (crispy kale) at Rasiak. For entrees, I had the chicken tandoori and my colleague had the butter chicken; both were good. But perhaps the surprise highlight of the meal was the goat cheese kulcha. A friend had recommended it, but it was unassuming when it arrived. But it tasted so, so good. I could have eaten four more pieces.

Went here for dinner with co-workers while in town for meetings in downtown DC. We ordered family style and pretty much had 1 of everything on their menu. There were drinks poured so I don't remember all the specific dishes we ordered, but will say they were all delicious, with multilayered seasonings and flavor. I do remember the famous green chili chicken (apparently Hillary Clinton's favorite here), the lamb vindaloo, okra, saag (without the paneer), crispy fried kale, butternut squash samosas, and a fish curry. Even my 2 Indian colleagues agreed that food was great. Drinks were also nice. I had the Jaipur sunset and another mango flavored cocktail. Both were balanced well. Good power lunch or dinner spot near the White House that's apparently been around for 3+ decades.

Located near the metro station, it's no wonder this place gets so much traffic. On a busy weekend, I would make sure to make a reservation. The dress code is smart casual, so no athletic wear or torn clothing! It is quiet, simple, and romantic, perfect for a date.The aloo ragda is a sweet and savory dip that goes well with the naan. The truffle naan is just very standard naan but is very light and airy; it tastes the same as a regular naan, however, so don't be fooled by the name truffle!The lamb vindaloo is just a tiny bit spicy. I would definitely try their very spicy next time. The chicken tikka is also very good, although the meat was a little tough.

Parking: downtown washington so limited parking unless you pay to go to parking garageFood: was really good and the vegetarian dish came with small portions of various dishes/sabzi to try. Service: was ok. Ambience: super dark so it was hard to see right in front of you. but it was a clean and neat place

From the outside, one would think Bombay Club would be a typical modestly adorned DC lunch spot - a place for serviceable Indian food to go. But step inside and you're introduced to a more luxurious experience, complete matching white glove service (and an unusual age restriction that prevents young children attending). I recently dined with two colleagues, one an Indian food aficionado who hails from Delhi. You will notice a multicultural clientele. Get over the "eat only where the locals eat" mentality and dig into some seriously genuine cuisine. First timers, or simply those looking for great variety, should consider a Thali - a classic assortment of different Indian foods. I got the Classic Thali on a recent visit, which features chicken and lamb. It did not disappoint. This might be my bloated American dietary bias, but I felt that portions were on the modest side. Otherwise, this was a great meal.

Finding an Indian restaurant just a block away from the White House, where most of the presidents have dined in, had to be the selling point for me. The place feels very elegant, you are required to dress in smart casuals...you yourself would not want to dine in here wearing some loungewear or street clothes, as the ambience and the crowd is very fine.Service is great. The menu has a lot of options, and it is famously known for their thalis (a combination of small quantities of multiple type of dishes in a plate).We ordered the veg thali - as an Indian, I would say they can improve their flavors. It did not taste authentic to me, except the dal makhani, that was yum. Also ordered the green chicken curry, did not work out for me at all. Their naan is soft and tastes fresh. Dahi Puri was amazing. Ragada Aloo tasted really good too.For dessert, we ordered the pistachio kulfi, which was delicious and I loved the fact that they had balanced the sweetness very well.Overall, I would say it did not taste like authentic Indian food. I expected more.Parking will be in a paid garage nearby.