The Bombay Bistro

Ate dinner here with my husband and mother-in-law in December '12 and really enjoyed it.  It's BYOB, which we always like, and the food was quite good.  The service was attentive but not overbearing.  The ambiance was a bit loud (bright purples and gold) but the half-circle booths around the tables were fun and practical.  We will be back!

We were staying in NJ for the holiday, & while I was recouping, & came across this nice Indian place in the quaint & upscale (& a bit pricey) section of Summit, NJ.
We love Indian places & they did not disappoint us at all.  The only thing is that, like so many Indian places of late, they are a bit more pricey than even really good Indian food was ever meant to be.  That said, we didn't get a chance to try their lunch buffet which is always the best value at any such place.
In any case, the services was very friendly & really attentive.  They tossed in free appetizers & some really nice takes on the more traditional offerings.  Most important  of all, our standard favorites, such as Chicken Tikki Marsala, lamb Korma, Tandoori specials, etc., were all excellent & offered in very nice sized portions.  From the breads to the Lassies were all high quality & very, very tasty.
The had a well-rounder selections of offerings for manner of food preference & all dishes were prepared exactly how we ordered them, in so far as level of heat & spice saturation.  The surroundings were really lovely, with ethnic & cultural touches abounding, yet spacious & not cramped (like some Indian places can be.)
We would, when we return to Summit, most certainly return & this time can't wait to also check out the lunch buffet (keep in mind that they are closed on Mondays.)
They also offer free parking in the rear lot, in a section of town where parking can be an issue.

The Bombay Bistro has pumped some creativity and life into what could easily be another generic Indian place. They have perked my interest with subtle twists on standard fare. First, The tandoori chicken wing appetizer was fantastic. Thick juicy wings. Wings so big I can't imagine how big the chickens are!  Flavorfully marinated in chillies and yoghurt. Presently artfully on a plate with dipping areas. And oh my, the Gorai Beet Salad! Beets, both red and gold  combined  with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion tossed with a subtle and balanced balsamic vinegar. This salad was fresh, crisp and delicious and unexpected to me at an Indian establishment. The palak lamb was fragrant flavorful as well as plentiful!  Breads were delicious as was the chutney, tamarind sauce and raita. Service was good!  The staff was accommodating and patient to my infant toddler and family. The ambiance in the dining room is large bordering on echoey, but nice and classy. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Management really cares about their operation and it shows.