| What you see - Right along the chaotic Lakdi-ka-Pul | | | | other popular ones like Paneer Tikka, Aloo Wraps etc. |
| junction is The Hampshire Plaza hotel. The huge lobby | | | | The platter is the best choice if you want to savor the |
| leads to a corridor to the restaurant - Bombay Palace. | | | | taste of all that is on offer. |
| The door resembles that of a palatial chamber. Inside | | | | Coming to the main course there is a very wide range |
| is the small restaurant which has a Mughlai feel to it. | | | | of Biryanis. The traditional Hyderabadi Biryani is |
| The walls have images of Bombay as it was in the | | | | prepared in three different styles! Must-try is the |
| earlier years. You are greeted with pictures of the | | | | aromatic Nizami Prawn Biryani. Then there is the |
| Victoria Terminus, The Gateway of India, and the | | | | traditional Mughlai fare which includes Murgh |
| Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Building. There is a | | | | Makkhanwala, Kadhai Murgh and seafood like Fish |
| deep sense of nostalgia attached to it. It is really like a | | | | Amritsari with cream. |
| slice of Bombay in Hyderabad. | | | | Our verdict - For a unique experience as far as |
| A famous international chain of restaurants serving | | | | Hyderabadi Biryani is concerned go to Bombay Palace |
| Indian food in New York, Kuala Lumpur, Budapest, | | | | (sounds paradoxical but it's true). The seafood is |
| Toronto and London. The uniqueness of cuisine here | | | | indeed one of the best in the city and the service is |
| lies in its adaptation to tastes of the local people. The | | | | quite good. The restaurant staff is very courteous and |
| place, therefore, mainly serves Mughlai cuisine with | | | | makes efforts to make the guest feel at ease. For a |
| special Hyderabadi and Andhra dishes. | | | | good experience try the white wines with white meats |
| What you get - The restaurant has a very elaborate | | | | and the red wine with the red meats. |
| wine list. In fact, even water is served in long stemmed | | | | The ambiance complements the food very well with |
| wine glasses. On the menu are a delectable selection | | | | light music playing in the background. Valet parking is |
| of Kebabs from Shikampur to Sheek and a very good | | | | available. The place is currently open only for dinner |
| selection of Tandoori seafood thrown in. Even the | | | | and in the day is available for large or party bookings |
| roasted Papads are very tangy and tasty. | | | | with special packages on offer. |
| In the vegetarian starters there is a unique selection of | | | | What you pay for a meal for two - Rs. 650 (without |
| Chaat dishes such as Ragda Patties (an ode to the | | | | wine). |
| iconic Chowpatty Chaat) to choose from along with | | | | |