Bombay Salad Company...the idea of a salad bar is not new. Just Around the Corner, in Bandra was one of the first few joints by MARS Hospitality to bring in this concept into Bandra, soon many followed, in the burbs. I left to my good friends Marisha and Shobha, to decide on where we should meet for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. A place which does not serve us the regular Indian food, nor the Italian, Conti type cuisines.
Marisha and husband Shrikant (we did not want him to join us. It was strictly a friends meet, no spouses), who have been there often suggested this as our to meet place. Even shobha who had not been here had heard great reviews of the place. Next to Hawain Shack, this a small maximum 35 people outdoor and indoor seating place. A live food counter dishes out fresh salad bowls, sandwich and wraps.
Shrikant who has been here many times, did not even see the menu card. He promptly suggested the 'Hipster Salad'. It was Saturday and i was in no mood to be veg, i ordered the 'Pehlwan' bowl. This is lot of chicken tikka and fresh veggies. My first question was would a small bowl be enough. Marie and Shobha both looked at me and said 'Hojayenga'. I had a doubt though but still went with them. When the food arrived it was plentiful. Along with the two portions of wraps which i shared, my view of salad being the side dish was crushed.
Desserts, four which are available, are pure experiments, by the owners, it can be safely avoided. Instead off having them, go an have a malai kulfi served at the next door Mini Punjab. Coming to the pricing, i felt that its reasonable, considering the location. But it surely can be a bit less.
The plus point and USP of this salad bar is the staff, young boys and girls are pleasing in their manners. Their faces look fresh like the fresh salad they serve. It said and i believe through experience, that 70 percent is staff etiquette/hospitality and 30 percent food, a combo of which makes you visit the resto, more often. The overall place is small and cozy but good for small groups.
