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Local News
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Written by Yochanan Gordon
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Thursday, 11 November 2010 12:00 |
 Out of the hustle and bustle of the busy streets of New York City, we entered into this quaint and peaceful bistro at 344 Lexington Avenue. Accommodating not more than 50 customers at a time, the restaurant was filled to capacity at about 8:00 p.m. when we arrived. After we were greeted by our gracious host, Rafi Gasner, and shown to our seats, we sat and marveled at the culturally distinct décor lining the walls and the modern looking mural that covered the expanse of the ceiling above us. Sitting there and observing the atmosphere, we felt as if we were transported several thousand miles—due in part to the wait staff that hailed from locales in and around Bombay (Mumbai). You could tell that they had a real appreciation for the food that they were serving throughout the restaurant.
At a loss how to begin navigating this culturally distinct menu of delicacies, we mentioned our preferences to our host who had a complete repast from appetizer to dessert prepared for us—and what a delight it was! From the homemade basket of bread to the variety of kebabs and finally the meat and chicken stews whose aroma was sent wafting through the air around us, the food was both bursting with flavor and wholesome. Their eclectic menu features a broad range of culinary delights which includes mughlai—vegetarian and non-vegetarian food using exotic Indian spices. But more than the food alone was the unique manner in which the food was presented.
Shalom Bombay NYC is the second restaurant of its kind. The first restaurant was opened two years ago in Teaneck, NJ and this NYC establishment was added recently. Both locations accommodate those looking for chic décor and aesthetics in addition to superb cuisine. Shalom Bombay NYC is under the strict rabbinic supervision of the Orthodox Union.
For the two or so hours that we sat in the restaurant, we could not help but notice the continuous stream of deliveries that were dispatched from the premises. A restaurant just barely two months old, it seems that Shalom Bombay is the restaurant of note in New York City these days. In fact so genuine is the experience that you might just catch yourself saying naan instead of bread and namaste and alvidah on your way in and on your way out.
Make your next dinner out in Shalom Bombay. It’s like traveling to India right here in New York City. For more information or to make a reservation, call 212-922-0224 or e-mail shalombombay@yahoo.com.
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