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Bombay Talkie
Bombay Talkie, Chelsea's ultra hip take on Indian "street food", continues to wow diners and critics. Created and owned by Sunitha Ramaiah, the bistro melds the two worlds dearest to her: Her childhood in Southern India and her adult life in Manhattan. Bombay Talkie contemporizes the regional cuisines of the tiny road side cafes (or Tea Houses) that dot the Indian sub continent.
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44 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 44 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(20)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- good for groups(9)
- hot spot(2)
- kid-friendly(2)
- late-night find(2)
Bombay Talkie Reviews List
Review 1 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First Time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent recommendation from a friend. It was our first experience with Indian food and we were not disappointed."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great flavors from drinks to desserts."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 3 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mediocre
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Was expecting much more. It is an average place with slightly high prices for Indian food."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 4 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The lamb chops were amazing! Portion sizes are individual, so not the best for family style ordering but food was delicious and we were not rushed as we lingered on a Saturday night. Overall a great choice."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
go for the food, not the staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food is excellent, the service is not. we had to ask for many things ( forks, plates, if we might order dessert...). our waiter was unsure of several items on the menu, returned to us to inform us what we had ordered was unavailable and generally had to be flagged down if we needed anything ( see above). the food: terrific."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Favorite Local Haunt
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Reliably tasty with super appetizers and friendly service."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice location and nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice location and nice staff also. Laid back enjoyable spot with very good
food. Thanks"
food. Thanks"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is one of the few good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one of the few good Indian restaurants downtown. I used to live in the neighborhood and came here regularly. I finally returned to Bombay Talkie and the food was as I remember - very tasty and not greasy at all! Also, the ambiance is hip, which is unusual for an Indian restaurant in NYC."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I was excited by the concept
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I was excited by the concept of Bombay street food as a Bombayite myself. But the things we ordered were quite disappointing. The bhel was soggy, too sour (excess of green mango or tamarind) without the complementing sweet and hot flavors. And the secret of a good bhel is the right amount and combination of chutneys (green - mint/coriander and brown - date/tamarind). The papdi chat was also not the best. It was way too sweet. The pav bhaji - of the three things we ordered - was alright, although it could have been spicier rather than sweet."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
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Review 10 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Blend that neon cocktail elsewhere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious, space is small(ish) but nice, but they could do without the neon cocktail signs which cheapens the space and the incessant blender noise which ruins conversations."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
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Review 11 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food and service were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service were very good, but it was extremely loud and very difficult to hear my dinner companion or the waiter."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love Talkie
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was nice. Very hip and romantic at the same time."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 13 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious Indian food in the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious Indian food in the neighborhood in a very pleasant and modern setting. Who could ask for more?"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not the best Indian food I've
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not the best Indian food I've ever had, but it was still tasty. That plus good service and a lively atmosphere helped make for a fun night."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
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Review 15 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Food is grest but the service is awful."
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Review 16 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was really great..
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was really great.. but the waiter rarely showed up to our upstairs table up and left the restaurant without giving us the check! We sat twenty minutes before going down get the check."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 17 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Horrible service.. Waited
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Horrible service.. Waited an hour and a half for luke-warm entrees with no explanation nor apology... Table next to us waited longer."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
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Review 18 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was great but I don't
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was great but I don't know why they are an Indian restaurant that doesn't serve Samosas."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 19 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
WORST service ever. I am
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"WORST service ever. I am not sure if they were short staffed or if they just don't know what good service is. Once we sat down, we waited about 15 min for them to bring us menus. Once we had menus, we ordered drinks- 2 glasses of wine and 2 beers. Not a complicated order. 20 min later we got our drinks. No one ever apologized or came to our table and explained why there were such delays in the service. Oh- and there is no hostess stand. So you walk in and have to find someone that works there to tell them you have a reservation. I am a big believer that if a place is short staffed or if something is delaying service, just have the server explain that to the guests- then it's no big deal. Communication is key!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
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Review 20 for Bombay Talkie
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good, but the restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good, but the restaurant is clearly understaffed.Shame."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bombay Talkie
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic