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Bombay Palace
1988 #101, 10901 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934, United States
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Vi
Review №1

Ordered chicken chili and it was super sour. Lamb was ok and mango lassi was good.. I spent around 50 and I must say this place is below average. Not worth the hype

ma
Review №2

First time eating Indian food. Im hooked. The weight staff took the time to explain everything. Very friendly and helpful. Spicey goodness and very clean.

L.
Review №3

Went here for lunch today with some coworkers and got the House Special. The food was overall flavorful and cooked well. The chicken was moist and fell off the bone. We very much enjoyed our experience there.

Ji
Review №4

We ordered Mixed Grill and Lamb Biriyani! None of them were any good! Mixed grill was salty and very dry! It took a long time for food to arrive!

Ca
Review №5

Im super cautious about the ethnic restaurants I eat at, and this was a special occasion, so I was even more worried. Ive had disastrous experiences before. They wouldve gotten 5 stars, but it took a lot longer than reasonable limits to get anyone to ask what we wanted to drink, and because of the smell (ever so light, but unmistakable). That being said, the service after we got our drinks was bend over backward kind of service. Neither my husband nor I had ever tried anything that was in their menu, so we knew this was going to be interesting, and possibly a bad idea, but we were so pleased with everything! The Gobi Chilli is, by far, the best appetizer weve had in years! My husband ordered Curry Chicken, which came with his choice of rice, and heat degree. He chose mid range for the heat and he loved it! I had Tikka Chat. Absolutely delicious! They really surprised us, as we were almost ready to leave, by bringing us a free sample of Gulab Jamun. THAT WAS SO GOOD! If you have the opportunity to try this place, do it, just for the food. Oh, their health score is 95 at the time of our visit. Not too bad. I hope you enjoy!

sh
Review №6

Very bad taste. We’ve ordered 3 different curry but their base came as same .Wouldn’t recommend anyone and never going to visit again. Don’t waste your time and money here ..

Mi
Review №7

Small place, I like the decor. Menus are dated and old but they do have a large selection of white people food and actual exotic foods. We got the mixed appetizers besides the samosa and potatoes and falafel we had no idea what we were eating but it was good, the crispy bread they brought was awesome we took some home. The wife got something that is was on special and I got the Chicken Tiki Masala both were good but the Nan was straight fire!

Be
Review №8

Food was very yummy and service was great! We will definitely be back.

Ho
Review №9

Ok I am absolutely never eating Indian food anywhere else again! I can’t believe the beautiful flavors I’ve been missing from this place! I love how they give you a mild/spicy 1-5 option, because I’m a sissy who loves Indian flavors. Now, I ordered a takeout and kumar took my order and was SO accommodating and sweet! I felt so at peace in this place thanks to him, not to mention how cute he is! But yes if you love Indian food go here!!!

Mi
Review №10

Fantastic service. Was our first time ever eating a more authentic Indian style restaurant. The server gave some great suggestions. Food was great. Will for sure be back. Thanks for the great experience.

Ez
Review №11

Stopped here on the way to Nashville. Hardly anyone was here but then again its Sunday. I was a bit surprised how long it took to get my entree. I ordered some vegetable samosas and was also served the thin cracker bread. Both appetizers were very good. The star of the meal was the Lamb Korma which was AMAZING, the rice was cooked to perfection and the Korma was so tasty and smooth. The lamb was tender and just melted in my mouth. Totally worth the wait! The garlic naan that I ordered with the meal was fantastic as well. The staff was super friendly and attentive. I will definitely come.back here.

Co
Review №12

Food excellent as always, decor could do with some attention.

Je
Review №13

My new favorite place to eat! Ive ordered food 2 nights in a row! I have not got food out since the pandemic began. I highly recommend this place as all the workers wear masks and that makes me feel safer to get food there. They take cleanliness and food safety very serious. Service was quick and food was delicious! 😋 All the people I came into contact with were very nice. I cant wait to eat there again!

Ja
Review №14

It was great experience today at buffet. I went towards the end of the buffet time but guys at the restaurant still were welcoming and even order for me fresh naan and grill chicken. They did not make me feel one little that they were bother bu last min customer. Great service testy food delicious flavors or multi dishes. Will go back again. Thank you for great service.

el
Review №15

Food here is consistent and tasty. I’m a person that finds a dish/meal i like and typically will stick to it. My go to is the vegetarian Thali because for the price (in my opinion) it’s the most bang for your buck! The food is always wonderfully seasoned and haven’t been disappointed yet. Only reason i didn’t give it 5 stars is because the prices are a little high. Overall, would recommend!

ja
Review №16

I took my wife and kids there for mothers day. The service was fast and food delicious. We all liked what we ordered. My new top pick for authentic Indian cuisine in the Knoxville area. Im definitely going back but, wish it were closer to where I live so, I could go there more often. I did get full and look forward to the leftovers tomorrow for dinner.

Ve
Review №17

I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for some delicious Indian food. The staff are very courteous and the place is well maintained. A while ago, while we were travelling and in desperate need of food with nothing around to be found on a Sunday evening, these guys helped us out by extending their hours a bit longer even though its their closing time, and we really appreciate their help.

CJ
Review №18

Ive been going here for years and never had a bad experience. Great food, great prices, and the staff have this humble yet dignified air that makes you feel welcome.

Mu
Review №19

The best restaurant in the town. Lamb Buna is delicious and the chicken soup is a little bit spicy and the naan is good too. They have lots of different plates and appetizers. Definitely recommend it.

Ro
Review №20

The food here is absolutely incredible. Rich, creamy sauces. Perfectly spiced, chicken practically melts in your mouth. If youve thought about going here, definitely do.

Ma
Review №21

Excellent place for some authentic Indian food! Very friendly staff and hosts, great ambiance and very reasonable prices! Food was great! If youre in the area and craving some Indian food, Id highly recommend it!

Be
Review №22

Great food and great service. Would highly recommend the Gobi Chilli appetizer!

Es
Review №23

I ordered seafood vindaloo, the stew wasnt well cooked at all. I know this because in my plate the water separated from the stew. However, the staff who attended to us was friendly and polite.

KC
Review №24

Very fine cuisine. Nice, chill, dark environment. I prefer a darker atmosphere. Good vegetarian options.

Er
Review №25

If Indian cuisine is your thing, Bombay Palace is comfort food.

C
Review №26

Yummy for the tummy and great tasting Chicken Korma!...service and prices were fabulous too with nice atmosphere..Will be back and try lunch buffet too 👍

Ta
Review №27

Great food! Nice people! Thank you 🙏🏼

Mo
Review №28

Pros- Yet another stereotypical Indian place with above average food.- Appetizers and chats were really good.- Old bollywood music.Cons- The Indian Masala Tea wasnt that great.

Yo
Review №29

Best Indian restaurant in Knoxville! Highly recommend! The food is delicious and authentic! The staff is very friendly and helpful! You will not find a better place!!!

Ad
Review №30

Great food, great service, reasonably priced. We love this place!

NS
Review №31

Had a delicious time at Bombay palace. the food was fresh and fast.recommend asking for the crispy naantable comes with small bread crackers n dipsone less star for the little amount of curry in our chicken .but still tasty

Ch
Review №32

This is veg Biryani at this place. Looks and tastes like hybrid of Pongal and veg fried rice. These guys dont know what biryani is. Dont order any biryani dishes here. Not sure if the same incompetence shows up in other dishes.they should takeoff biryanis from their menu. Hate when restaurants add items to the menu just to make it big.

Ma
Review №33

This place is soooo yummy and such amazing customer service everytime! My husband and I get frequent takeout there and its always the same great quality and service! I would highly recommend this place and the portions sizes are so generous your youll definitely have enough for lunch the next day at work which I love!!!

Le
Review №34

Foods great nothing more to say 😤 get the chicken tikki masala👍

ni
Review №35

I ordered mutton biryanis and I did not enjoy at all. It felt like fried rice with mutton pieces. Very bad taste too.

Mo
Review №36

Is this call chicken tikka masala.... this is nesty....

Si
Review №37

This place is the best. Their lamb Bhuna and sag paneer was absolutely amazing.

Mi
Review №38

Whew great food, nice spice fresh naan!! Oh ya it’s a hitta 🤙🏾spicy Chicken Makhani

Br
Review №39

I was expecting a fancier set up but as soon as I tasted their food it became irrelevant. Their dishes are amazing and so delicious. Their customer service was wonderful and we will definitely be back for more. The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed.

Da
Review №40

Great food and service! Would recommend and Ill definitely be back the next time Im in town. We got several entrees and apps - all were delicious.

Br
Review №41

By far the best indian restaurant in town. We live in the next county and drive all the way out to turkey creek to eat here. Try the fried cauliflower appetizer. Delicious

Sa
Review №42

The food was wonderful and the staff was so kind. I will definitely be going back.

Me
Review №43

Their food is really good! The daal and paneer masala are fabulous and their customer service is superb, over the top! My family was really happy and will visit them soon again.

Su
Review №44

Food is excellent. Best chicken korma in town!!!

Vi
Review №45

Overall food was good in taste and the owner was friendly. The restrooms were very bad not cleaned at all.

Am
Review №46

Service 5 starMake sure what you tell them spice wise

sa
Review №47

The most Ill maintained restaurant in Knoxville. Dont ever visit. The good isnt great too. Very bad maintained place.

vi
Review №48

Very friendly staff specially the one who was serving us. He kept asking about the food taste and anything which they alter as per our taste. Great punjabi cusine. Crispy Garlic naan is a must try.

Jo
Review №49

Nice service in person. Not the most pristine or upscale of establishments. Quick to go. Samosas were hot and fresh. Chicken dishes lacked a depth of flavor and a real tandoori taste. Rice was not up to par with other more authentic Indian restaurants. It was decent quick food.

Al
Review №50

Great service every single time from all staff here. Gauro served me during lunch and made excellent recommendations! So grateful that this little place exists in Knoxville, because they have the BEST Indian food in town, hands down!

Me
Review №51

My whole family enjoys Bombay Palace. The food is awesome. My 9 year old loves the Tandoori chicken, my 12 year old and I love the sag, and hubbys favorite is the vindaloo.

Am
Review №52

I ordered carryout to take home to Sparta, TN because you cannot find good curry anywhere near Sparta. Everything was fresh, hot and tasted so delicious. They even provided plates and plastic ware and the bag was packed so thoughtfully, nothing leaking or making a mess. The food was still warm when I got home after an hour and a half drive! Yummmm

pr
Review №53

Good indian food at resonable price. I would go to this place again.

Lu
Review №54

As a truck driver i visit MANY places. This is one place i will make time to stop at. Service was awesome, food was superb!! To see people greeted like family, smiles everywhere, the servers knowing their customers was something ive never seen at an Indian resturant. Bombay Palace Thank you for such a wonderful meal!!!! This trucker will be back.

Bh
Review №55

The best, tasty food we ever had so far. The staff was so friendly and cooperative, we were on our way for dinner and called them to confirm if they were open and they said yes but we reached late for our family dinner but they still waited and kept open for us, we were impressed by their service. This place is gonna be our all time food stop whenever we come to Tennessee. Enjoyed the food. Thank you for the yummy food and our service.

Mi
Review №56

Great food, large enough portions to take some home.

Di
Review №57

I ate here with a friend and ordered appetizers and entrees. Everything was so delicious and flavorful and the service was great as well!

Su
Review №58

Very friendly staff and good food. Helped me pick out vegan options. Food was out quickly. Definitely recommend

Br
Review №59

Marvelous food and delightful staff. They cook everything from scratch. We have some food allergy issues and they can accommodate for these.

Be
Review №60

My sister and kids and I stayed for lunch and ordered an appetizer and 4 dishes. They fed us well, served us hand and foot the whole time. I love this place l, although some dishes do taste less authentic, I highly recommend it for a family outing. The kids loved the meat cabobs tandoor style.

Da
Review №61

Had the house specialty combo. Went with garlic nan. A lot of great food. Especially enjoyed the lamb dish. Lentil soup has a weird texture to me, but really enjoyed the rest. Even include a small rice based dessert. I plan to eat here again.

se
Review №62

Just ordered Desi Chicken through Doordash. Got Gravy that is watery or too thin. There is no salt or spice and taste was bland. Looks like Bombay palace took the left over from yesterday and added water to serve customers. You dont have it prepared then be prepared to say NO to the order rather than adulterating with water. You just lost a regular customer today. Would you care to explain? Wish I could give a negative rating here.

Md
Review №63

I ordered three garlic naan breads along with a goat curry on 2/9/21 through Uber eat. When I opened the packet I was shocked. All the breads were completely burned and I couldn’t eat them. They were looking deep black and I had to throw them. I called them asking for a refund but they refused. The restaurant people are unprofessional. Don’t order anything online from them. I am not going to visit this restaurant in future.

Ta
Review №64

Good north Indian food. Liked it.

Wi
Review №65

In my personal opinion the indian food here is the best in Knoxville and I have tried the others too and they have their good food too .

Bo
Review №66

The food is good, but Mango Lassi is not the best. If youre mango Lassi Lover you might want to avoid from this place, Goat curry was good though.

Br
Review №67

Amazing buffet with several vegetarian and vegan options. Food is always flavorful and fresh. Excellent price, you can’t go wrong eating here.

Ja
Review №68

Excellent Vegetarian choices. Great Buffet and Service!

Br
Review №69

Highly recommend, very good indian food.

Ti
Review №70

Definitely great food and great service!

Th
Review №71

Very good experience, the food is amazing, and it is a very calm relaxing place. The servers are really nice and friendly, and a lot of the appetizers are extremely good.

Ra
Review №72

Very nice place with great food. This place seems more authentic than most others. Lamb korma was great. Service was excellent.

sh
Review №73

Nice restaurant excellent service. Just stopped for Puri on my way back to Arkansas. Best Puri so far. Recommended to you all

Jo
Review №74

Best Indian Food in Knoxville ! We visit or order weekly. Some of our favorites are the lamb vindaloo and chicken tikka masala. Service is always top notch

Si
Review №75

Please dont go here if you are looking for indian food experience.....There is not a single dish that can be called authentic indian dish.....chilli chicken is like boiled in a red color water.....

ke
Review №76

Good food and better for take out than eating in, super slow service, terrible water and sodas . Theyre nice enough people and when you carry out order are happy to sell you half order of sag as a side but if you eat in they act as though youre asking them to break the law!... again 3 stars since food is good. If you want great Indian and very good service, take the drive to Sitar Indian cuisine. Yeah. Its worth the drive!

Pa
Review №77

Amazing employees. The food is amazing and the restaurant looks are nice.

Ky
Review №78

Are you looking for a place where you can get a little extra protein in your food? Well then this is the place for you.There was a roach in the curry chicken (see picture with roach on fork). When I let the waiter know, he took the plate back to the kitchen. He returned with the explanation of it must have fallen in after we cooked it. Im not sure how this makes it better, but ok.They comped 50% of the meal so I guess that was alright.No intentions on returning.

Ru
Review №79

Awesome food and fabulous service

Gr
Review №80

This is the best Indian cuisine around very authentic and the tikki masala is like crack, very good naan bread and appetizers One of my favorite restaurants, great service too

Ha
Review №81

Paneer masala is so amazing here! All the workers are super nice. They give huge portions especially when you eat part of your meal with some naan! Love it here!

Ah
Review №82

I love this restaurant. Nice food and reasonable price.

Br
Review №83

Very friendly,very courteous and helpful

ga
Review №84

We bought food while on the way back from Gatlinburg to Madison and found food packed was fresh and tasty. Enjoyed samosas well.

Ja
Review №85

Ive never ordered from the Bombay menu, but Ive eaten at the buffet several dozen times in the years since the restaurant opened. It can be hard to counsel someone on Indian food because the taste is so unique. However, I can say that if you like the typical Indian buffet, you will probably like Bombay.Indian buffets tend to be less spicy than menu food, so if you arent big on having your mouth burn, you might still give Bombay a shot. The buffet is small, but the variety of options is excellent. There are usually two spinach-based dishes, two chicken-based, two miscellaneous dishes, and several side/appetizer options. The sag (spinach) items are always good and not too spicy for those who are looking for something mild. I usually go for one sag and one chicken, the best of which is chicken curry.Two buffets, a water, and a soda runs around $24 plus tip, which is not bad for the quality. The service is polite and swift with drink refills.The actual restaurant is nicely decorated with typical Indian things - elephants, cultural sites, cities. Some of the furniture is pretty old but everything is in good condition.Overall, Bombay is probably my second favorite Indian restaurant in the Knoxville area and a great conclusion to a morning of shopping at Turkey Creek.

Wi
Review №86

Not worth the price. Small portions and asked for extra spicy (which the guy snickered at) and barely broke a sweat.

Is
Review №87

This place is awesome. The food is delicious and the people are even better. I totally recommend eating here!

Sa
Review №88

Food is so DELICIOUS!!! Restaurant is clean and service is excellent! Ignore all bad comments here, go there and enjoy the good food you rarely find at other restaurants. Meat was super delicious, rice and bread 😋

Du
Review №89

Love the food,price and the service here! Always good and always hot! If you like punjabi/ Indian eat here!!

Pa
Review №90

I love this RestaurantExcellent food

Da
Review №91

Awesome food. Super friendly staff. Decent bar. Quiet ambience. This place has become one of our favorites.

As
Review №92

Pro: lamb was greatCons: on Uber eats they recommended buying rice but you do not need it, the dishes are all served with a ton of rice. Overpriced for the taste. Not as good as Sutri Indian in Knox.

Sh
Review №93

Amazing service ! Very tasty food ! Happily invited and served us even though we entered very near to closing time ! Food is top notch quality and quantity ! A very good authentic Indian restaurant in the locality !

An
Review №94

Really great food! Worth every penny :)

K
Review №95

Never order Biryani from this place. They do not know how to cook briyani. They have made a Pulau and added some green chillies and claimed it as a briyani. The chicken and mutton are so bad in the briyani.

vi
Review №96

This place can soothe your spice buds. Had some paneer dish (cottage cheese in gravy) with garlic naan (Indian bread seasoned with garlic & butter) which tasted authentic. Cheap on your pocket

Te
Review №97

Wonderful food and staff

Jo
Review №98

The tables and chairs were stickyAnd the fly in the sup didnt help with the appetite

Ma
Review №99

Stopped by for lunch and had great appetizers and lamb korma. I will be back.

Pr
Review №100

The buffet is still down (Aug 2020) but you can try to different items off the menu - so delicious!! Great, calm atmosphere.

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  • Address:1988 #101, 10901 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934, United States
  • Site:http://bombaypalaceknoxville.com/
  • Phone:+1 865-671-6667
Categories
  • Diner
  • Asian restaurant
  • Indian restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarian restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–3PM
  • Thursday:11AM–3PM
  • Friday:11AM–3PM
  • Saturday:11AM–3PM
  • Sunday:11AM–3PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • All you can eat:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Halal food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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