The Bombay Club

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The Bombay Club – Michelin-Recommended Indian Cuisine in Washington, DC

The Bombay Club – Washington, DC

Since 1988, The Bombay Club has occupied a stately address one block from the White House, serving classic Indian cuisine tuned to contemporary tastes. The restaurant has welcomed presidents, international dignitaries, and Hollywood stars, yet its atmosphere remains warm and unpretentious—smart casual, with a bar, lounge, live music, and a patio for al fresco dining.

The kitchen is led by executive chef Nilesh Singhvi, a veteran with thirty years of experience who joined the restaurant in 2006. Singhvi previously worked for the Taj Group of Hotels, mastering regional cuisines from Kashmir to Kerala. Under his leadership, The Bombay Club earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, affirming its place among Washington’s essential dining destinations.

The menu draws from across India, offering first courses like mulligatawny soup, crab masala, and duck kebab. Regional classics include halibut mapas with coconut and mustard, Bengali fish curry with panch phoran, and shrimp moilee. For those who want a complete experience, the thalis—served on traditional silver platters—present a balanced meal: the Samundari Thali features fresh seafood, while the Club Thali combines fish, chicken, lamb, and spinach. Favorites over the years include tandoori salmon, adraki lamb chops, and lobster lababdar. The bread basket offers naan, truffle naan, chili garlic naan, and goat cheese kulcha.

The bar and lounge provide a relaxed setting for pre-dinner drinks, and the restaurant’s collection of art adds character. Whether for lunch, dinner, or a private event, The Bombay Club delivers refined Indian cuisine with a sense of history and a steady hand in the kitchen. Its Michelin Recommended status reflects the consistency and quality that have made it a Washington institution.