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Signal score

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

A buzzing homage to Bombay’s Irani cafés that combines nostalgic Art Deco design with crowd-pleasing comfort food and a legendary breakfast.

Cuisine

Indian (Bombay Café)

Price

££

Neighborhood

Covent Garden

Location

12 Upper St Martin's Ln, London WC2H 9FB, United Kingdom

Ordering Strategy

If visiting for dinner, prepare to queue as reservations are limited for small groups. Start with small plates like Bhel Puri or Okra Fries, share the Black Daal and Chicken Ruby with Roomali Roti, and don't skip the breakfast Naan Rolls if you go early.

What to order

Safe first

House Black Daal

Commonly regarded as the restaurant's signature, it represents what fans call an 'outstanding' and 'fresher take' on Indian classics that lives up to the hype.

Hungry

Chicken Ruby

A substantial and silky makhani-style curry that exemplifies the 'outstanding' food quality noted by long-time patrons across multiple locations.

Wildcard

Bacon Naan Roll

A highlight of the breakfast menu that reviewers say they 'loved' and would 'not hesitate' to return for when visiting the Edinburgh or Carnaby branches.

Wildcard

Cocktails & Drinks

CN Traveler describes the drinks as 'top notch and considered,' explicitly telling diners to 'drink up' while soaking in the Art Deco atmosphere.

What to skip

Skip
Side of Rice or Naan— Critics on travel forums suggest these are poor value for the price, noting that a £7 naan 'arrived as one piece of naan cut in half' and rice is similarly 'not worth the price' at £5.

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Signal Score

54
Building BuzzUseful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.Agreement 40%1 Elite · 2 Editorial · 10 mentions

Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

Top critic: Ramsay Short (80%)

Editorial Weight 46 pts

Authority + depth + recency

Agreement 4 pts

How aligned the critics are

Coverage 4 pts

How many real review signals exist

Public Signal 0 pts

Google rating + volume

Boosts 0 pts

Manual boosts + hidden gem

Review signals

1 Elite · 2 Editorial · 2 total signals

Public signal

— (0 reviews)

Good to know

The 'no reservations for small groups at dinner' policy (at some locations) creates long queues, but staff often serve chai or sherry in line. It is very loud and busy.

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