Bombay Grill – Re-opened – Re-located

The Bombay Grill (19-21 Glasgow Road, Hardgate, Clydebank, G81 5PJ) has been in its current location since February of this year, same business, same staff.

My last review was written almost exactly a year ago, I subsequently discovered they had gone from their former Boulevard Hotel site. These premises are where I had my First Clydebank Curry some Twenty Two Years ago.

Entering just on 19.00, Three Tables were occupied. I was shown to a wall Table set for Two adjacent to a couple of Ladies. I had to work hard at not overhearing their conversation. The Décor was much more Twenty First Century than the classic Red Flock Wallpaper of Yesteryear. After it closed this was the set of a short-lived BBC Scotland Sitcom, about a Curry House. People find Curry amusing?

I was offered a Soft Drink, so no Drinks Licence then. I had not spotted the Notice on the door on the way in re their application. Just as well Sparkling Water is my preferred Libation with Curry. I then declined access to The Buffet in favour of The Menu. The attraction to the last incarnation was the promise of Desi-style cooking, there was nothing similar on offer this evening. Four Dishes did look interesting. Firstly, there was the possibility of a Daily Special, I would ask. Two Achari Dishes were difficult to separate, I would ask. Then there was the Pedramit Special – A special mixture of exotic spices, cooked in a tangy medium hot sauce with chopped onions, peppers and tomatoes. Tantalizing the taste buds, a must for connoisseurs. So not for Hector then.

Chapattis were on offer at £0.95, and Paratha from £2.50. I had made up my mind about nothing. A Young Waitress came to take the order. Firstly I enquired about the Daily Special. She had to go away to find out. Spinach and Potato. This was updated to Chicken and Potato, or was it Spinach… She was unable to explain the difference between the Dishes listed above and so the Waiter was summoned. The Pardesh version of the Achari was described as Drier than the Balti version. A possibility. On enquiring about the Pedramit I was steered there. Even Drier – I was assured. So, the Pedramit Special and a Vegetable Paratha (£2.95) was the order, Capsicum withheld of course. The Waiter returned almost immediately to establish that Green Chillies were OK. Anything but Capsicum!

Little Phone Signal, T’Internet kept crashing, and no Wi-Fi. How many Curry Houses have Wi-Fi? There was Traditional Indian Musik being broadcast, at times it was a bit OTT, the Screechy Females. The Ladies went for The Buffet.

The Hector Curry was presented. Thumbs went up immediately for the Paratha, it was Large and looked potentially Flaky. What it was stuffed with was not immediately apparent. The Curry however, looked a bit Soupy for a Curry promised as Dry.

The Food was Piping Hot, a good start. The Paratha was Very Good, I would have been surprised if I had finished it. The Pedramit Special had plenty of Chopped Green Chillies. The Flavours were slow to emerge. A Slight Tang, a Slight Sweetness. Then I hit the Mother-load, oh yes, Seriously Tangy. I had found a Mass of Pickle. The Tender Lamb was cut Small and was Plentiful. The Masala had a slight Thickness to it, not as Soupy as first thought. There were many Positives and No Negatives really, maybe it just didn’t suit all my Preference

The Curry was Enjoyable, but in no way Outstanding.

The Bill

£13.40. A somewhat Familiar Price.

The Aftermath

The Calling Card was presented. I was remembered, I think. Anyway, I was then able to take more Photos. The Buffet did not look Extensive. It is a Thursday.

The Takeaway Menu states – If there is any dish that is not on the menu, please do not hesitate to ask.

How about the Desi Menu being restored?