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Bombay 2 Beirut takes its patrons on a
Afghani chicken
Silk Route-esque journey of
culinary delights.

BY APOORVA MAHAJAN

he Silk Road has connected us
all in more ways than just one.
Several historical trade routes
have shared goods spanning from
the eponymous silk to spices and
even knowledge. So it is only apt that
India, once a melting pot of cultures,
of traders, and even of colonists, has Lassi Paneer tikka
absorbed these flavours into its wider

network of food trails. Dishes we
know and love like chicken kebabs
can also be found in places outside
of the subcontinent, albeit under a

different name—and maybe even

prepared slightly differently. Our
lunch at Bombay 2 Beirut in Yannawa
proved that across continents, food
is a common language everyone
knows how to speak.

THE VIBES
Space: Tucked away into a multi-purpose space, surrounded by several other restaurants,
Pani puri Paneer lawabdar

what stands out first is the colour of Bombay 2 Beirut. A splash of yellow on an otherwise
leafy green, run-of-the-mill street, it feels like stepping into another world. Bombay
2 Beirut is four storeys, so let’s start with the first. The main floor is a mix of eclectic

art on the walls, ruby red and peacock blue furniture, and fragments of green-stained The meal came to a draw with the Gulab jamun (THB 100), a reliable Indian dessert that

glass windows. Upper floors include spaces for private, intimate functions, as well as a proved to be the quintessential closer to a meal that was of pure comfort. And, naturally,

lounge on the top floor overlooking the entire street where people can kick back, relax, no culinary outing is complete without some beverages to cleanse the palate in between
and take in the ambience. provisions. Thus, to complement the lush spread at Bombay 2 Beirut, we sampled their Lassi
(THB 120–140), a sweet yet tangy composition

Crowd: As mentioned prior, Bombay 2 Beirut has four floors. Each floor curates a different perfect for those hot summer days, and the classic
sort of crowd. The main floor is perfect for families, large groups, and even those who Cosmopolitan (THB 200) arriving in its vibrant

are looking for a quick sit-down meal. Bombay 2 Beirut also has a separate vegetarian ruby hue and bright profile.

and Jain kitchen to cater to those with specific dietary needs and requirements. The
top floor, bathed in glowing red lights, is a great place to hang out with friends late

into the night as you look out onto one of the quieter, foliage-filled streets in Bangkok. MASALA RECOMMENDS

This time, my heart landed firmly in
THE BITES
Lebanon with the Adana kebab (THB
Our culinary tour began with the traditional poppadam tower. Anyone who has been 480). This boneless lamb dish marinated
to an Indian restaurant knows the intricate architecture of the conical papad placed with Lebanese spices over a fiery charcoal

on a metal tree with accompanying chutneys and pickled onions. First to arrive at the grill was just familiar enough to the non-
table was the Pani puri (THB 80) and since we are being transported to Mumbai, there is vegetarian appetisers we order at Indian
no reason to call it gol gappe. The spicy and minty pani did its job in refreshing us from restaurants but the use of the Lebanese

the swarthy Bangkok heat and prepped us for our first round of appetisers. spices such as the pul biber or red chili
flakes and the flavour of the minced lamb made this a dish that remained

A familiar sight appeared upon our table. A bright flair of yellow to match the walls, prominent in our memories. Reaching for seconds had never been easier
Paneer tikka (THB 260) sizzled in front of us. The grilled cottage cheese melted perfectly in especially as the meat simply came apart underneath the knife—a sign of

our mouths; the tangy flavour, even without the squeeze of the lime, gave it tens across a well-done game.
the board. The Afghani chicken (half) (THB 300) is Bombay 2 Beirut’s house specialty,
chicken that is marinated overnight in aromatic spices and roasted over charcoal. For
those who prefer more tender cuts, the leg of chicken is wrapped in silver foil so you For the month of October as we welcome the
don’t have to get your hands dirty when delighting in the poultry.

Navratri season, Bombay 2 Beirut is offering
special, free meals for girls under the age of 12.
For the days you’re feeling a little... peckish, or in the mood for grazing, Bombay 2 Inquire at +66 (0)82 924 7773 for more details.
Beirut has their Lebanese platter (THB 190–490), with the option that span vegetarian
and non-vegetarian. We opted for the vegetarian platter which came with hummus,
pita bread, falafel fatteh, french fries, and dippable sides in the form of moreish garlic BOMBAY 2 BEIRUT (B2B)
sauce, jalapeño sauce, and taratour.
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Once again, we hopped between cities to land in Bombay (Mumbai for those who prefer Naradhiwas Soi 24, Yan Nawa
the non-anglicised title) with the Saffron pulao (THB 150) and Garlic naan (THB 60–80) Bangkok 10120

paired with Paneer aap ki pasand, from which we chose the Paneer lawabdar (THB 240).
The term lawabdar in food is often used to describe the creamy, rich Mughal-inspired Opening Hours: 11 AM–12 AM
curries found in Northern India and this dish lived up to its name. Each bite was full- Tel.: +66 (0)82 924 7773
bodied and satisfying. It went perfectly with both the pulao and the naan, depending Website: bombay2beirut.com

on whether you’re looking for a crunch or the familiar comforts of saffron-infused rice. Facebook: @Bombay2Beirut
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