Indian restaurant · Mumbai and street food

Bombay

3960 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

$$Catering159 dishes on the menu

The menu runs to 159 dishes, including pav bhaji and pani puri, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

Pani puri shells on a small cart — Pani Puri

Chicken biryani on a plate — Chicken Biryani

Typical photos of dishes on their menu

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SamosaCrispy potato-and-pea-stuffed pastries seasoned with mild spices and fried.
Bombay SamplerChicken tikka, seekh kabob, samosa, onion bhaji and vegetable pakoras.
Vegetarian SamplerVegetable pakoras, onion bhaji and vegetable samosa.
Desi ChattSamosas topped with chutneys and a spicy yogurt sauce.
Sag BhajiFresh spinach cooked in a creamy onion sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chocolate SamosasCrispy turnovers filled with chocolate, caramel and nuts.
Catering SamosaCrispy potato and pea stuffed pastries seasoned with mild spices and fried.
Catering Chocolate SamosasCrispy turnovers filled with crushed Snickers bars.

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

South Indian

Tandoor and grill

Tandoori Lettuce WrapsTandoori chicken or tofu sauteed with chopped veggies.
Pineapple TikkaBoneless chicken marinated in a spicy tangy pineapple sauce. Served grilled with raita.
PapadumWafer-thin disks of seasoned wheat flour roasted in a tandoori oven.
Kebab CurryMinced lamb, finely chopped onions and tomatoes.
Tandoori MurghGlobally famous. The original tandoori chicken marinated in roasted garlic, yogurt, ginger and spices for several hours and cooked in a clay oven. Served with b
Chicken TikkaChicken breast pieces in a special marinade cooked on an open flame in our tandoor oven. Served with basmati rice.
Seekh KebabChef's special. Minced lamb skewers with onion, bell peppers, mild green chilies and fresh herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chef's Mixed GrillTandoori chicken, seekh kebab, chicken tikka and mahi-mahi.
Catering Tandoori Lettuce WrapsChicken or tofu sauteed with chopped vegetables.
Catering PapadumWafer thin disks of seasoned lentil flour roasted in our tandoori oven.
Catering Tandoori ChickenChicken marinated in roasted garlic, yogurt, ginger and spices for several hours and cooked in a clay oven.
Catering Chicken TikkaChicken breast pieces in a special marinade cooked on an open flame in our tandoor oven.
Catering Seekh KebabChef's special. Minced lamb skewers with onion, bell peppers, mild green chilies and fresh herbs and spices.

Chicken

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Spinach ChattCrispy spinach topped with spicy yogurt, cilantro, onions, tomatoes and tamarind chutney.
Jahl Frezi CurryChunks of bell pepper, peas, carrots, cauliflower and potatoes cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati r
Mushroom Masala CurryMushrooms and peas sauteed with mild herbs and spices, cooked in a creamy sauce. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati rice.
Methi Mutter CurryGreen peas, onions, tomatoes and fenugreek. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati rice.
Gnocchi Tikka MasalaSoft potato dumplings, married with our famous tikka masala sauce.
Mixed Vegetable MasalaGarden vegetables cooked in an onion-garlic sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Sag PaneerSpinach cooked in a spicy creamy sauce with chunks of our homemade paneer cheese. Served with basmati rice.
Dal MakhaniLentils cooked in a delicately-spiced sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Tofu and PeasTofu and garden peas cooked in a spicy curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Sag AlooFresh spinach cooked with baby new potatoes in a spicy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Malai KoftaChef's specialty. Vegetarian meatballs simmered in a southern curry sauce consisting of cinnamon, nutmeg, mild spices and malai cream. Served with basmati rice.
Mutter PaneerHomemade paneer cheese tossed with garden peas and then cooked with a curry of mild spices. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo GobiChunks of cauliflower and baby new potatoes cooked in an onion gravy. Served with basmati rice.
Mushroom MasalaSliced mushrooms and peas slightly sauteed and cooked in a creamy curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo MutterA traditional Gujarati dish. Peas and potatoes cooked in a spicy masala sauce with onions and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Eggplant BharthaRoasted eggplant pureed and cooked with fresh spices and peas. Served with basmati rice.
Side of Bombay Veggies
Side of Saag
Catering Mixed Vegetable MasalaGarden vegetables all cooked in an onion garlic sauce.
Catering Sag PaneerSpinach cooked in a spicy creamy sauce with chunks of our paneer.
Catering Dal MakhaniLentils cooked in a delicately spiced sauce.
Catering Aloo GobiCauliflower and potato. Chunks of cauliflower and baby new potatoes cooked in an onion gravy.
Catering Aloo MutterPotatoes and peas. A traditional Gujarati dish, cooked in a spicy masala sauce with onions and tomatoes.
Catering Eggplant BarthaRoasted eggplant pureed and cooked with fresh spices and peas.
Catering SagwalaFresh spinach simmered with onions, garlic, ginger and fresh cream.

Biryani and rice

Tikka Masala CurryExotic creamy sauce cooked with a blend of spices and fresh garlic. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati rice.
Vindaloo CurryPotatoes cooked in a spicy tangy curry sauce with fresh lemon and ginger. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati rice.
Makhani CurryCreamy butter sauce cooked with fresh tomatoes. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati rice.
Korma CurryCreamy onion sauce prepared with saffron and raisins. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati rice.
Nariyar CurryA rich coconut sauce simmered with onions and spices. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati rice.
Sagwala CurryFresh spinach cooked in a curry sauce. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati rice.
Bangalore Masala CurryAn abundance of fresh cilantro and green chillies. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati rice. Caution: hot!
Roghan JoshCubed lamb cooked in a mildly-spiced yogurt and mint sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken BiryaniA traditional rice dish served in India cooked with almonds, raisins, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, peas, mushrooms and cilantro. Served with raita.
Lamb BiryaniA traditional rice dish served in India cooked with almonds, raisins, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, peas, mushrooms and cilantro. Served with raita.
Shrimp BiryaniA traditional rice dish served in India cooked with almonds, raisins, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, peas, mushrooms and cilantro. Served with raita.
Vegetable BiryaniA traditional rice dish served in India cooked with almonds, raisins, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, peas, mushrooms and cilantro. Served with raita.
Fish BiryaniA traditional rice dish served in India cooked with almonds, raisins, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, peas, mushrooms and cilantro. Served with raita.
Mock Duck BiryaniA traditional rice dish served in India cooked with almonds, raisins, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, peas, mushrooms and cilantro. Served with raita.
Channa MasalaGarbanzo beans cooked in an onion, tomato and garlic sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Dizzy Noo Shak (Banana Curry)Bananas marinated in spices and cooked in a sweet and spicy coconut curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Jeera RiceRice tempered with cumin seeds.
Lemon RiceRice with coconut and lemon.
Saffron RiceRice cooked with a the most valued and expensive spice of the world: saffron.
Pulao RiceRice with green peas and clove masala.
Coconut RiceBasmati Rice seasoned with coconut oil, coconut milk and fresh grated coconut.
Basmati RiceSteamed Basmati rice.
Catering Jeera RiceRice tempered with cumin seeds.
Catering Saffron RiceRice cooked with saffron.
Catering Pulao RiceRice with green peas and clove masala.
Catering Basmati Rice

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Masala HummusCurried hummus served with garlic naan.
Plain Naan
Garlic NaanTopped with fresh garlic and cilantro.
Sesame NaanNaan topped with roasted sesame seeds.
Poppy Seed NaanNaan topped with poppy seeds.
Mint NaanTopped with fresh mint.
Chef's Naan BasketPlain, garlic, sesame and onion naan breads.
Onion KulchaStuffed with spiced onion and cilantro.
Spinach KulchaStuffed with fresh spinach and cilantro.
Kabuli KulchaStuffed with a mixture of cherries, coconut and raisins.
Onion Basil KulchaStuffed with spiced onion and topped with basil.
Jalapeno KulchaStuffed with jalapeno and cilantro. Caution: hot!
Cheese and Basil KulchaStuffed with Parmesan cheese and topped with basil.
Keema KulchaStuffed with spiced lamb.
Chicken KulchaStuffed with chicken.
Cinnamon and Raisin KulchaStuffed with raisins and topped with cinnamon.
Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil KulchaStuffed with sun-dried tomatoes and topped with basil.
Plain ParathaTwisted whole wheat dough flattened.
Aloo ParathaStuffed with spicy mashed potatoes.
ChapatiTwo circular flat breads cooked on a skillet.
Tandoori RotiWhole wheat clay oven bread.
PooriPuffy deep-fried bread.
Catering Masala HummusCurried hummus served with garlic naan.
Catering Plain Bread
Catering Garlic BreadTopped with fresh garlic and cilantro.
Catering Onion BreadStuffed with spiced onion and cilantro.
Catering Spinach BreadStuffed with fresh spiced spinach.
Catering Jalapeno BreadStuffed with jalapeno and cilantro. Spicy.

Sides and extras

Raita ChutneyPlain yogurt mixed with cucumber, dried mint and spices.
Mint ChutneySpicy cilantro and mint combined with yogurt and lemon juice.
Tamarind ChutneyPureed sweet tamarind chutney.
Mango ChutneyChunky sweet mango chutney.
Mango and Lime Chutney
Assorted Chutney TrayChoice of three chutneys.
Side of Masala Potatoes
Side of Chillies and Onions
Side of Tikka Masala Gravy
Side of Dhal
Catering RaitaPlain yogurt mixed with cucumber, dried mint and pepper.
Catering Mint ChutneySpicy cilantro and mint leaves combined with yogurt and lemon juice.

Desserts

Drinks

Exotic LassiYogurt blended with mango and aromatic spices.
Masala ChaiBrewed black tea with milk and sugar.
Iced Tea
Soda
Lemonade
Bombay Breeze Mocktail JuiceCranberry, apple and orange.
Goa Sunrise Mocktail JuiceCoconut and passion fruit.
Masala Night Mocktail JuicePassion fruit, orange and sprite.
Ginger Masala CurrySauteed mushrooms with fresh ginger, green chilies, bell pepper and lemon juice. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options and basmati rice.
Masala PastaChicken or veggies sauteed with fresh ginger, bell peppers and lemon juice in a light cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.

14 more items we could not sort

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Spicy Fried Green BeansCrispy green beans dipped in a curried tempura batter Served with a chipotle raita.
Madras CurryA Southern Indian curry sauce with mild spices, garlic, onion and cherry tomatoes all cooked in a Karahi wok. Served with choice of meat or vegetarian options a
Catering TamarindPureed sweet tamarind chutney.
Catering Channa MasalaGarbanzo beans cooked in an onion, tomato and garlic sauce.
Catering Dizzy Noo ShakBanana curry. Bananas marinated in spices and cooked in a sweet and spicy coconut curry sauce.
Catering Tikka MasalaExotic creamy sauce cooked with a blend of spices and fresh garlic.
Catering VindalooPotatoes cooked in a spicy tangy curry sauce with fresh lemon and ginger.
Catering MakhaniCreamy butter and saffron sauce cooked with fresh tomatoes and bell peppers.
Catering KormaFragrant creamy and nutty onion sauce prepared with saffron and raisins.
Catering NariyarA rich coconut sauce simmered with onions and spices.
Catering Bangalore MasalaAn abundance of fresh cilantro and green chilies. Spicy.
Catering Lychee MousseLychee pulp whipped with fresh cream and topped with fresh strawberries.

Overview

159 dishes on the menu we read, about 127 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)
Catering

Dishes you can get here

Veg Biryani

Chicken Tikka Masala

Pani Puri

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Location

3960 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 · Get directions

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Where is Bombay?

Bombay is at 3960 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. Phone: 6192977777.

Does Bombay have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 127 of the 159 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Exotic Lassi, Masala Chai, Iced Tea and Soda.

What dishes does Bombay serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Gobi, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chilli Chicken, Dal Makhani, Gajar Halwa, Garlic Naan and Gulab Jamun.

How expensive is Bombay?

It is in our $$ price range (moderate).

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