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Bombay Bicycle Club was an extensive chain of Indian restaurants (in [[Locale Hampstead|Hampstead]] and [[Locale Holland Park|Holland Park]]) and takeaway delivery sites (all over London). The chain [http://www.tandoorimagazine.com/news/view/tiffinbites_and_bombay_bicycle_club_put_into_administration went into administration] in 2011, and according to Google Street View the Balham branch was closed by August 2012. As of July 2016 the site is occupied by a kitchen furniture shop called Roundhouse. |
The original restaurant in [[Locale Balham|Balham]] of this now-extensive chain of Indian restaurants (in [[Locale Hampstead|Hampstead]] and [[Locale Holland Park|Holland Park]]) and takeaway delivery sites (all over London). |
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The information below is retained for historical purposes. |
On a Thursday evening visit by [[Ewan]], there was no problem getting us a table at 7:30pm, though the place was by no means empty, and only filled up throughout the evening. Service is prompt and friendly, and poppadoms were placed before us almost before we had sat down. Although there was a charge for these and for the chutneys provided as accompaniment, they are well worthwhile, among the best I've had, and the chutneys are of a high quality, with an excellent lime pickle in particular. |
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<div class="old_info"> The original restaurant in [[Locale Balham|Balham]] of this now-extensive chain of Indian restaurants (in [[Locale Hampstead|Hampstead]] and [[Locale Holland Park|Holland Park]]) and takeaway delivery sites (all over London). <b>Note:</b> The Bombay Bicycle Club chain has [https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/322219/clapham-house-sells-bombay-bicycle-club-to-tiffinbites-owner changed hands] at least once since our visit, and [https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/334703/whats-on-the-menu-a-round-up-of-the-latest-restaurant-reviews reports as of August 2010] indicate that quality has dropped. The comments below were current as of April 2008. On [[Ewan]]'s Thursday evening visit in April 2008, there was no problem getting us a table at 7:30pm, though the place was by no means empty, and only filled up throughout the evening. Service was prompt and friendly, and poppadoms were placed before us almost before we had sat down. Although there was a charge for these and for the chutneys provided as accompaniment, they were well worthwhile, among the best I've had, and the chutneys were of a high quality, with an excellent lime pickle in particular. |
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In all, food was excellent, and the wine also uncommonly good (a Montepulciano d'Abbruzzo — all dishes on the menu come with wine recommendations) and good value at £13 a bottle. Would definitely return again. |
In all, food was excellent, and the wine also uncommonly good (a Montepulciano d'Abbruzzo -- all dishes on the menu come with wine recommendations) and good value at £13 a bottle. Would definitely return again. |
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20110908073604/http://www.london-eating.co.uk/280.htm London Eating comments] * [https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/bombay-bicycle-club-london-2 Yelp comments] |
* [http://www.london-eating.co.uk/280.htm London Eating comments] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], Jo and Alison, April 2008. Prices verified at that visit.</div> </div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], Jo and Alison, 17 April 2008. Prices verified at that visit. Opening hours taken from website, April 2008.</div> |
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category='Now Closed' |
category='Indian Food,Restaurants' |
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The original restaurant in Balham of this now-extensive chain of Indian restaurants (in Hampstead and Holland Park) and takeaway delivery sites (all over London).
On a Thursday evening visit by Ewan, there was no problem getting us a table at 7:30pm, though the place was by no means empty, and only filled up throughout the evening. Service is prompt and friendly, and poppadoms were placed before us almost before we had sat down. Although there was a charge for these and for the chutneys provided as accompaniment, they are well worthwhile, among the best I've had, and the chutneys are of a high quality, with an excellent lime pickle in particular.
For mains we shared two of the curries and two side dishes, with a naan, paratha and rice (for two) between the three of us, which was sufficient for our appetites (though might not have been for those hungrier). The vegetable dopiaza (£8.50) and daal saag (£6.50) were both fine, with the former particularly excellent. On the side, the shahi bagyan (aubergines, £4.50) were lovely, small, almost whole aubergines and nicely spiced, and the bindi sabzi (also £4.50) great if you like okra. The breads were both lovely, and the naan none too stodgy (as it can be at times at other Indian places).
In all, food was excellent, and the wine also uncommonly good (a Montepulciano d'Abbruzzo -- all dishes on the menu come with wine recommendations) and good value at £13 a bottle. Would definitely return again.
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