| What you see - Right along the chaotic | | | | (an ode to the iconic Chowpatty Chaat) to |
| Lakdi-ka-Pul junction is The Hampshire Plaza hotel. | | | | choose from along with other popular ones like |
| The huge lobby leads to a corridor to the | | | | Paneer Tikka, Aloo Wraps etc. The platter is the |
| restaurant - Bombay Palace. The door resembles | | | | best choice if you want to savor the taste of all |
| that of a palatial chamber. Inside is the small | | | | that is on offer. |
| restaurant which has a Mughlai feel to it. The walls | | | | Coming to the main course there is a very wide |
| have images of Bombay as it was in the earlier | | | | range of Biryanis. The traditional Hyderabadi |
| years. You are greeted with pictures of the | | | | Biryani is prepared in three different styles! |
| Victoria Terminus, The Gateway of India, and the | | | | Must-try is the aromatic Nizami Prawn Biryani. |
| Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Building. There | | | | Then there is the traditional Mughlai fare which |
| is a deep sense of nostalgia attached to it. It is | | | | includes Murgh Makkhanwala, Kadhai Murgh and |
| really like a slice of Bombay in Hyderabad. | | | | seafood like Fish Amritsari with cream. |
| Bombay Palace is a famous international chain of | | | | Our verdict - For a unique experience as far as |
| restaurants serving Indian food in New York, | | | | Hyderabadi Biryani is concerned go to Bombay |
| Kuala Lumpur, Budapest, Toronto and London. | | | | Palace (sounds paradoxical but it’s |
| The uniqueness of cuisine here lies in its | | | | true). The seafood is indeed one of the best in |
| adaptation to tastes of the local people. The place, | | | | the city and the service is quite good. The |
| therefore, mainly serves Mughlai cuisine with | | | | restaurant staff is very courteous and makes |
| special Hyderabadi and Andhra dishes. | | | | efforts to make the guest feel at ease. For a |
| What you get - The restaurant has a very | | | | good experience try the white wines with white |
| elaborate wine list. In fact, even water is served | | | | meats and the red wine with the red meats. |
| in long stemmed wine glasses. On the menu are a | | | | The ambience complements the food very well |
| delectable selection of Kebabs from Shikampur to | | | | with light music playing in the background. Valet |
| Sheek and a very good selection of Tandoori | | | | parking is available. The place is currently open |
| seafood thrown in. Even the roasted Papads are | | | | only for dinner and in the day is available for large |
| very tangy and tasty. | | | | or party bookings with special packages on offer. |
| In the vegetarian starters there is a unique | | | | What you pay for a meal for two - Rs. |
| selection of Chaat dishes such as Ragda Patties | | | | |