Project 12 x 2 - 1, Scene 23: New Bombay

To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being.
- Mahatma Gandhi

To end our project, it is with great prejudice that I have to save the best for last.

Ang intro:
Naging instant peborit namin ni Katlina ang New Bombay since naging couple kami. I introduced her to the place pagkatapos niyang sabihin na mahilig sya sa spicy foods. And albeit some negative first impressions, the quality of food immediately changed everything of what she initially thought. Naging regular customer kami instantly... as in, twice to thrice a month regular.

ang bagong menu... sosi na!

Our branch-of-choice is the one in Glorietta 3. It's facing the park right in front of the 6750 Building, a few steps to the left after going out of the Glorietta 3 exit. This is the same side where Subway, A Venetto, Max's, and Kamayan are (copy-paste lang ito from the A Venetto entry).

Obviously, authentic Indian cuisine ang offering nila. Not necessarily spicy dahil may option namang lutuin ng spicy, medium, or mild para sa lahat ng ulam. Syempre, kami ni Coach Potato palaging spicy!

preview ng mga pwedeng kainin

Ang chicha:

appetizer..

• chicken samosa
• masala fry pappadum

sabaw (shorba)..

• chicken
• mutton

ihaw (tandoori)..

• mutton sheek kebab
• tandoor prawns
• chicken garlic kebab
• malai murg tikka

kofta (rolls)..

• mutton
• chicken
• malai

mutton (lamb)..

• mutton rogan josh
• tawa keema mutton
• mutton dupia

chicken..

• chicken tikka masala
• murg tikka resmi

seafood..
shrimp curry

naan (bread)..

• cheese capsicum
• peshwari
• butter

biryani (kanin)..

• hydrabhadi mutton
• chicken
• mutton
• shrimp

dessert..

• gulabjamun
• kulfe ice cream

drinks..
lassi

papa dom featuring coriander at sampalok dip

** Appetizer
Chicken samosa ay empanada na Indian spices ang laman. Masarap itong sinasawsaw sa coriander at sampaloc dip. Ang pappadum naman ay parang crackers na spicy ang lasa. Lentil wafer ito sa English. Isipin mo isang pabilog na taco-like bread na madaming spices at pinirito. Ganun. Same dip ito with chicken samosa's, and you will need the dip dahil medyo mapakla ito by itself.

** Sabaw
Shorba ang tawag nila sa soup, as chorva ang tawag ko kay Katlina. Medyo pricey ito pag nakita mo gano kaliit yung servings PERO aaang sarap naman sobra! As in, aaaaaang sarap (ganyan kadaming 'a' sa sobrang sarap). It comes in mutton or chicken sahog but it doesn't matter really dahil yung sabaw lang nito ang hinahabol-habol namin.

mutton boti tikka

prawn tandoori

malai murg tikka (yub yub!)

** Ihaw
A tandoor is a clay oven at ang tandoori ay kung ano mang lutuin gamit ang isang tandoor. New Bombay offers a lot of tandoor-roasted food or tandoori. Eto yung pinaka-safe orderin kung medyo hindi adventurous yung tiyan ng kakain with the more exotic recipes. Try the chicken variants, boneless at sakto ang pagkaka-ihaw. Consistently hindi nagkaka-sobrang sunog na part. Chicken garlic kebab tastes good in particular. Binudburan ng garlic powder.

mutton kofta (default order!)

binawasang chicken kofta (not in menu)

** Kofta
Kofta ang Middle Eastern term for dishes of rolled meat of any kind. Yung mga kofta ng New Bombay ay naka-sahog sa curry sauce na kasing thick din ng sauce ng most dishes nila. Yung malai kofta ay veggies rolled in mashed potato and marinated in malai (research nyo na lang kung ano 'to) cream. Hindi na namin inulit orderin ito after the first time dahil mas masarap pa din yung meat variants (mutton, shrimp, or chicken). Yung chicken kofta ay wala sa menu at depende sa pagkakataon kung meron o wala so tinatanong muna namin.

tawa keema mutton

mutton dupia

tawa gosht

** Mutton
Karne ito ng lamb. Sari-sari ang dishes nila made from this. Rogan josh yung isa sa mga specialty. Mutton in a really thick red curry sauce na napaka flavorful ng spices. Can't go wrong sa order na ito. Tawa kheem mutton naman yung ground mutton na nasa curry sauce din pero medyo mas malabnaw at sadyang konti lang (semi dry effect). Mutton dupia ay mutton na parang niluto sa spaghetti meat sauce (only spicy) na lasang lasa yung garlic.

chicken tikka masala

murg tikka resmi

** Chicken
Chicken tikka masala yung safest orderin at specialty ito ng lugar. Boneless chicken cooked in tandoor ang gamit nilang sahog and cooked in masala cream sauce. May cheese melt pa sa taas ang presentation.

shrimp curry

** Seafood
Panay shrimp ang sinusubukan namin although may mga fish curry din sila. Ang panalo lang hindi sila nag titipid sa sahog na hipon. Andami.

peshwari naan

cheese capsicum naan

** Naan
Eto yung isa pang Indian version ng roti. Tandoor-baked ito at leavened (o may pampa-alsa). Peshwari yung mas sikat na variant. May iba't ibang mixture ng milk, nuts, cheese at spices. Masarap itong sinasawsaw sa curry (usually, pang-sa'id ng mga tira-tirang sauce sa paligid ng plato).

mutton hydrabad rice

** Biryani
Paella is to Spain as biryani is to India as sinangag na kanin is to Pinas. Gets? Isa sa mga popular options ang hyderabadi biryani na basically biryani (na long-grain rice) topped with mutton. Eto usually yung nagpapa-anghang ng buong meal namin kapag "spicy" option ang pinipili namin (which is most of the time).

** Dessert
Gulabjamun is a must try! Bread balls ito made generally of milk tapos deep fried at pinapaliguan ng sugar syrup pagkatapos. Win! Kulfi is Indian ice cream. Sabi nila mas creamy ang ice cream na ito than the more pop-culture type na nakilala naten.

buko pandan lassi

** Lassi
Yogurt (can be flavored) and blended with water and sweetened ingredients. Di ko trip ito pero si Katlina, sarap na sarap. Lalo na yung buko pandan flavor.

Ang chechebureche:
I can remember the first time na pinuntahan namin ito ni Coach Potato dahil mahilig siya sa maanghang na pagkain. Para daw siyang nasa loob ng Encyclopedia. The ambiance is as Indian as it can get lalo na kapag may random Indian customers at yung cheerful nilang Indian manager na ang galing mag Tagalog ay andun. Si Mehir (he's got a name now, salamat kay Dave).

aum sweet aum!

Para sakin, they caught the right spice we wanted on our food kaya kami naging regular. Pero syempre kapag may mga sinasama kaming tropa, medium to mild lang ang ipinapa-luto namin.

Sa sobrang dami ng options sa pagkain, hindi nakakasawang bumalik and try out each of it.

Okay ang serbisyo ng crew, attentive at mga naka-ngiti palagi (may Visaya lesson ka pa kapag sineswerte). Yung mga more senior staffs ay napag-tatanungan ng kung ano-ano yung mga medyo hardcore Indian names na dishes sa menu. But if it was me at first time kong kakain dito, stay with the house staples: yung mutton rogan josh at chicken tikka masala, and the tandoori dishes. Patok na yung mga yun, subok na.

tantric dinner

Kung hindi mahilig sa maanghang, try it light lang. Kung medyo hindi matibay yung tiyan sa mga creamy at milky sauce, mag tandoori dishes na muna or yung mga naan variants.

Talk with manager. He usually goes around and talk with the customers and is more than willing to entertain your comments about the place. Really nice guy and accomodating.

The damage:
Price range is at P220 to P260.

Actually, inabutan pa namin na mas mura ito ng bahagya (grabe, tatlong taon na din pala kaming suki dito). In any case, it's a fair price given authentic Indian yung food at ang isang dish can serve up to two. Mas madami ang kakain mas sulit dahil mas bababa ang pag-hahatian at mas dadami ang masusubukang dishes.

part of the improved menu

Ang hatol:
New Bombay (especially this branch) will always have a place in our hearts dahil ito ang takbuhan namin kapag stress kami sa trabaho or kung kelangan namin ng comfort food. Sounds weird to have spicy dishes for comfort but it has its magics and if it works, it works!

Food is exotic but good and if it's for sharing, it's worth it. For wimps, be adventurous and try it. Para sa mga mahilig sa maanghang, let's go!


15 out of 14!


*****

Project 12x2-1

...is a year in the palates of me and my Couch Potato.

January (Month End): Nihonbashi Tei (Click Here) 
February (Filler): Good Taste, 50's Diner, Oh My Gulay! (Click Here)
February (Mid Month): Sakae Sushi (Click Here)
February (Filler): Ba Noi's (Click Here)
February (Month End): Makan Makan (Makansutra) (Click Here)
March (Mid Month): Toast Box (Click Here)
March (Month End): My Thai Kitchen (Click Here)
April (Filler): Cafe Mediterranean (Click Here)
April (Mid Month): Le Ching Too (Click Here)
April (Month End): Dong Bei Dumplings, Wai Ying Fastfood (Click Here)
May (Mid Month): Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken (Click Here)
May (Month End): YakiMIX (Click Here)
June (Mid Month): Thousand Cranes Shabu-Shabu (Click Here)
June (Month End): Wingman (Click Here)
July (Mid Month): Nanbantei of Tokyo (Click Here)
July (Filler): LZM Restaurant (Click Here)
July (Month End): Old Penang (Click Here)
August (Mid Month): Spaghetti Factory (Click Here)
August (Month End): Adobo Connection (Click Here)
August (Filler): Chubby's Rib Shack / Buffalo's Wings N' Things (Click Here)
September (Filler): Pizza Volante (Click Here)
September (Filler): Jim's Retro Diner (Click Here) 
September (Mid Month): 101 Hawker Food House (Click Here)
September (Month End): ElarZLechon (Click Here)
October (Mid Month): Luk Yuen (Click Here)
October (Month End): Vikings Luxury Buffet (Click Here)
November (Filler): Mister Kabab (Click Here)
November (Mid Month): Izakaya Kikufuji (Click Here)
November (Month End): Ye Dang Korean BBQ (Click Here)
December (Mid Month): A Veneto Napoli Pizzeria Ristorante (Click Here)
December (Month End): New Bombay (Click Here)

Project 12 x 2 - 1, Scene 23: New Bombay

To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being.
- Mahatma Gandhi

To end our project, it is with great prejudice that I have to save the best for last.

Ang intro:
Naging instant peborit namin ni Katlina ang New Bombay since naging couple kami. I introduced her to the place pagkatapos niyang sabihin na mahilig sya sa spicy foods. And albeit some negative first impressions, the quality of food immediately changed everything of what she initially thought. Naging regular customer kami instantly... as in, twice to thrice a month regular.

ang bagong menu... sosi na!

Our branch-of-choice is the one in Glorietta 3. It's facing the park right in front of the 6750 Building, a few steps to the left after going out of the Glorietta 3 exit. This is the same side where Subway, A Venetto, Max's, and Kamayan are (copy-paste lang ito from the A Venetto entry).

Obviously, authentic Indian cuisine ang offering nila. Not necessarily spicy dahil may option namang lutuin ng spicy, medium, or mild para sa lahat ng ulam. Syempre, kami ni Coach Potato palaging spicy!

preview ng mga pwedeng kainin

Ang chicha:

appetizer..

• chicken samosa
• masala fry pappadum

sabaw (shorba)..

• chicken
• mutton

ihaw (tandoori)..

• mutton sheek kebab
• tandoor prawns
• chicken garlic kebab
• malai murg tikka

kofta (rolls)..

• mutton
• chicken
• malai

mutton (lamb)..

• mutton rogan josh
• tawa keema mutton
• mutton dupia

chicken..

• chicken tikka masala
• murg tikka resmi

seafood..
shrimp curry

naan (bread)..

• cheese capsicum
• peshwari
• butter

biryani (kanin)..

• hydrabhadi mutton
• chicken
• mutton
• shrimp

dessert..

• gulabjamun
• kulfe ice cream

drinks..
lassi

papa dom featuring coriander at sampalok dip

** Appetizer
Chicken samosa ay empanada na Indian spices ang laman. Masarap itong sinasawsaw sa coriander at sampaloc dip. Ang pappadum naman ay parang crackers na spicy ang lasa. Lentil wafer ito sa English. Isipin mo isang pabilog na taco-like bread na madaming spices at pinirito. Ganun. Same dip ito with chicken samosa's, and you will need the dip dahil medyo mapakla ito by itself.

** Sabaw
Shorba ang tawag nila sa soup, as chorva ang tawag ko kay Katlina. Medyo pricey ito pag nakita mo gano kaliit yung servings PERO aaang sarap naman sobra! As in, aaaaaang sarap (ganyan kadaming 'a' sa sobrang sarap). It comes in mutton or chicken sahog but it doesn't matter really dahil yung sabaw lang nito ang hinahabol-habol namin.

mutton boti tikka

prawn tandoori

malai murg tikka (yub yub!)

** Ihaw
A tandoor is a clay oven at ang tandoori ay kung ano mang lutuin gamit ang isang tandoor. New Bombay offers a lot of tandoor-roasted food or tandoori. Eto yung pinaka-safe orderin kung medyo hindi adventurous yung tiyan ng kakain with the more exotic recipes. Try the chicken variants, boneless at sakto ang pagkaka-ihaw. Consistently hindi nagkaka-sobrang sunog na part. Chicken garlic kebab tastes good in particular. Binudburan ng garlic powder.

mutton kofta (default order!)

binawasang chicken kofta (not in menu)

** Kofta
Kofta ang Middle Eastern term for dishes of rolled meat of any kind. Yung mga kofta ng New Bombay ay naka-sahog sa curry sauce na kasing thick din ng sauce ng most dishes nila. Yung malai kofta ay veggies rolled in mashed potato and marinated in malai (research nyo na lang kung ano 'to) cream. Hindi na namin inulit orderin ito after the first time dahil mas masarap pa din yung meat variants (mutton, shrimp, or chicken). Yung chicken kofta ay wala sa menu at depende sa pagkakataon kung meron o wala so tinatanong muna namin.

tawa keema mutton

mutton dupia

tawa gosht

** Mutton
Karne ito ng lamb. Sari-sari ang dishes nila made from this. Rogan josh yung isa sa mga specialty. Mutton in a really thick red curry sauce na napaka flavorful ng spices. Can't go wrong sa order na ito. Tawa kheem mutton naman yung ground mutton na nasa curry sauce din pero medyo mas malabnaw at sadyang konti lang (semi dry effect). Mutton dupia ay mutton na parang niluto sa spaghetti meat sauce (only spicy) na lasang lasa yung garlic.

chicken tikka masala

murg tikka resmi

** Chicken
Chicken tikka masala yung safest orderin at specialty ito ng lugar. Boneless chicken cooked in tandoor ang gamit nilang sahog and cooked in masala cream sauce. May cheese melt pa sa taas ang presentation.

shrimp curry

** Seafood
Panay shrimp ang sinusubukan namin although may mga fish curry din sila. Ang panalo lang hindi sila nag titipid sa sahog na hipon. Andami.

peshwari naan

cheese capsicum naan

** Naan
Eto yung isa pang Indian version ng roti. Tandoor-baked ito at leavened (o may pampa-alsa). Peshwari yung mas sikat na variant. May iba't ibang mixture ng milk, nuts, cheese at spices. Masarap itong sinasawsaw sa curry (usually, pang-sa'id ng mga tira-tirang sauce sa paligid ng plato).

mutton hydrabad rice

** Biryani
Paella is to Spain as biryani is to India as sinangag na kanin is to Pinas. Gets? Isa sa mga popular options ang hyderabadi biryani na basically biryani (na long-grain rice) topped with mutton. Eto usually yung nagpapa-anghang ng buong meal namin kapag "spicy" option ang pinipili namin (which is most of the time).

** Dessert
Gulabjamun is a must try! Bread balls ito made generally of milk tapos deep fried at pinapaliguan ng sugar syrup pagkatapos. Win! Kulfi is Indian ice cream. Sabi nila mas creamy ang ice cream na ito than the more pop-culture type na nakilala naten.

buko pandan lassi

** Lassi
Yogurt (can be flavored) and blended with water and sweetened ingredients. Di ko trip ito pero si Katlina, sarap na sarap. Lalo na yung buko pandan flavor.

Ang chechebureche:
I can remember the first time na pinuntahan namin ito ni Coach Potato dahil mahilig siya sa maanghang na pagkain. Para daw siyang nasa loob ng Encyclopedia. The ambiance is as Indian as it can get lalo na kapag may random Indian customers at yung cheerful nilang Indian manager na ang galing mag Tagalog ay andun. Si Mehir (he's got a name now, salamat kay Dave).

aum sweet aum!

Para sakin, they caught the right spice we wanted on our food kaya kami naging regular. Pero syempre kapag may mga sinasama kaming tropa, medium to mild lang ang ipinapa-luto namin.

Sa sobrang dami ng options sa pagkain, hindi nakakasawang bumalik and try out each of it.

Okay ang serbisyo ng crew, attentive at mga naka-ngiti palagi (may Visaya lesson ka pa kapag sineswerte). Yung mga more senior staffs ay napag-tatanungan ng kung ano-ano yung mga medyo hardcore Indian names na dishes sa menu. But if it was me at first time kong kakain dito, stay with the house staples: yung mutton rogan josh at chicken tikka masala, and the tandoori dishes. Patok na yung mga yun, subok na.

tantric dinner

Kung hindi mahilig sa maanghang, try it light lang. Kung medyo hindi matibay yung tiyan sa mga creamy at milky sauce, mag tandoori dishes na muna or yung mga naan variants.

Talk with manager. He usually goes around and talk with the customers and is more than willing to entertain your comments about the place. Really nice guy and accomodating.

The damage:
Price range is at P220 to P260.

Actually, inabutan pa namin na mas mura ito ng bahagya (grabe, tatlong taon na din pala kaming suki dito). In any case, it's a fair price given authentic Indian yung food at ang isang dish can serve up to two. Mas madami ang kakain mas sulit dahil mas bababa ang pag-hahatian at mas dadami ang masusubukang dishes.

part of the improved menu

Ang hatol:
New Bombay (especially this branch) will always have a place in our hearts dahil ito ang takbuhan namin kapag stress kami sa trabaho or kung kelangan namin ng comfort food. Sounds weird to have spicy dishes for comfort but it has its magics and if it works, it works!

Food is exotic but good and if it's for sharing, it's worth it. For wimps, be adventurous and try it. Para sa mga mahilig sa maanghang, let's go!


15 out of 14!


*****

Project 12x2-1

...is a year in the palates of me and my Couch Potato.

January (Month End): Nihonbashi Tei (Click Here) 
February (Filler): Good Taste, 50's Diner, Oh My Gulay! (Click Here)
February (Mid Month): Sakae Sushi (Click Here)
February (Filler): Ba Noi's (Click Here)
February (Month End): Makan Makan (Makansutra) (Click Here)
March (Mid Month): Toast Box (Click Here)
March (Month End): My Thai Kitchen (Click Here)
April (Filler): Cafe Mediterranean (Click Here)
April (Mid Month): Le Ching Too (Click Here)
April (Month End): Dong Bei Dumplings, Wai Ying Fastfood (Click Here)
May (Mid Month): Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken (Click Here)
May (Month End): YakiMIX (Click Here)
June (Mid Month): Thousand Cranes Shabu-Shabu (Click Here)
June (Month End): Wingman (Click Here)
July (Mid Month): Nanbantei of Tokyo (Click Here)
July (Filler): LZM Restaurant (Click Here)
July (Month End): Old Penang (Click Here)
August (Mid Month): Spaghetti Factory (Click Here)
August (Month End): Adobo Connection (Click Here)
August (Filler): Chubby's Rib Shack / Buffalo's Wings N' Things (Click Here)
September (Filler): Pizza Volante (Click Here)
September (Filler): Jim's Retro Diner (Click Here) 
September (Mid Month): 101 Hawker Food House (Click Here)
September (Month End): ElarZLechon (Click Here)
October (Mid Month): Luk Yuen (Click Here)
October (Month End): Vikings Luxury Buffet (Click Here)
November (Filler): Mister Kabab (Click Here)
November (Mid Month): Izakaya Kikufuji (Click Here)
November (Month End): Ye Dang Korean BBQ (Click Here)
December (Mid Month): A Veneto Napoli Pizzeria Ristorante (Click Here)
December (Month End): New Bombay (Click Here)