this wonderful eatery has a wide variety of authentic dishes with lots of choices for vegetarians and vegans. Apparently it’s been here for 40 years, and I can see why. It’s absolutely fantastic with delicious food, generous portion sizes and terrific service. The people who run it are very nice. I had the £13 lunch menu which had three courses and was great value for money. However, I kept looking at the other tables whose food looked absolutely amazing as well! I’m definitely coming back here. Highly recommended!
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- Sohan Singh (owner, per DRAM Scotland 2011 and Glasgow Live 2019); founded by a Punjabi family from northern India
- Opened
- 1986
- Style
- North Indian/Punjabi restaurant and café with an everyday lunch and dinner buffet alongside à la carte, lunch, thali and all-day snack menus.
- Known for
- Daily Indian buffet, Long-running city-centre Indian restaurant (since 1986), Indian wedding and event catering
- Good for
- Buffet lunch, Tour and large groups, Pre-train meals near Central station
- Prices
- Official site: lunch buffet £13.00 pp (was £15.00); dinner buffet £18.00 pp (was £20.00). A la carte starters about £7.50–£10 (e.g. Chicken Tikka £8.00, Kashmiri Spicy Lamb Chops £10.00, Tandoori Salmon £9.50). Sharing bundles for four £25–£40. Snack-menu items about £6.50–£7.50.
- Lunch
- Lunch buffet 12pm–3pm Monday–Saturday and 3pm–5pm Sunday. Separate lunch and thali menus. Sunday brunch (Desi Nashta) from 3pm.
- Booking
- Book by phone on 0141 221 0817 or mobile 07760 313981, by email at info@bombaybluesglasgow.co.uk, or through the website's table-booking section.
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options
- Dietary
- The menus mark vegetarian dishes (v), such as Paneer Tikka and the poppadom basket. The buffet includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
- Groups
- Tour-group buffet at £13.50 lunch / £18.00 dinner per person (TMC applies), with flexible timings for large bookings. Wedding, office and private-event catering available.
- Closed
- Open 7 days: Mon–Sat 12pm–11pm, Sun 3pm–10pm.
- Getting there
- On Hope Street; the restaurant describes itself as close to Glasgow Central station (a few minutes' walk).
- Also
- The 2019 Christmas Day free meal for homeless people with the Simon Community was reported by Glasgow Live and The Scottish Sun.
Glasgow restaurant
Bombay Blues
Opening hours
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Overview
Bombay Blues is a long-running Punjabi-family Indian restaurant and café at 41 Hope Street, near Glasgow Central station. Its own website says it has been open since 1986, when it was officially opened by the Lord Provost of Glasgow. Owner Sohan Singh is named in DRAM Scotland (2011) and Glasgow Live (2019); DRAM Scotland also describes him as the owner of the Artto Hotel on Hope Street. The restaurant is best known for its daily buffet, served alongside à la carte, lunch, thali and all-day snack menus. On the official site, the lunch buffet is listed at £13.00 per person (reduced from £15.00), served 12pm–3pm Monday to Saturday and 3pm–5pm on Sunday. The dinner buffet is £18.00 per person (reduced from £20.00), served 5pm–10:30pm daily. A Sunday brunch (Desi Nashta) starts at 3pm. A la carte starters run from about £7.50 to £10, for example Chicken Tikka £8.00 and Kashmiri Spicy Lamb Chops £10.00, with sharing bundles for four at £25–£40. The all-day snack menu includes Aloo Punjabi Parathe, Paneer Kathi Rolls, Royal Chai and mango lassi. The restaurant also takes tour groups, with a set buffet at £13.50 for lunch and £18.00 for dinner per person, and does Indian wedding and event catering. It is open seven days: Monday–Saturday 12pm–11pm and Sunday 3pm–10pm. In 2019 Glasgow Live and The Scottish Sun reported that it opened on Christmas Day to serve free meals to homeless people, working with the Simon Community.
Reviews
Went for dinner on a Monday around 5pm. Good welcome. Good menu. Ordered mixed pakora for starters then garlic chilli chicken with rice add nan. Couldn't complain. Huge portion. Tasted great. Good price. Definitely be back
Read on Google Maps⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **A Taste of India in the Heart of Glasgow!** Hotel Bombay Blues is an absolute gem for anyone craving authentic Indian food. Their buffet is truly impressive — offering a huge variety of dishes that cater to every palate, from flavorful curries and biryanis to fresh naan and mouth-watering desserts. You’ll definitely leave full and satisfied! What makes this place even better is how economical, it is for the quality and range they offer. It’s rare to find such a generous spread at such reasonable prices. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. There’s a real warmth in the atmosphere that gives off those comforting “homely vibes” that many of us miss when away from India. Whether you’re an Indian missing the taste of home or someone who simply loves good food, Bombay Blues is a must-visit spot in Glasgow* Highly recommended
Read on Google MapsWe hada pre-show curry at Bombay Blues and got to say the Staff were outstanding and so friendly. They recommended the buffet and what a great choice. Just enough before we headed aong to.tje OVO hydro.
Read on Google MapsJust steps away from the main Grand Central Glasgow Train station. This Diamond of a curry house serves a beautiful dinner buffet and set menu. We did the buffet because we wanted a little taste of everything and soooo glad we did. Amazing flavours - some of the best I’ve ever had. The staff was generous and kind. Kept the place clean and well stocked. In Glasgow - just go!!
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