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New restaurant brings the taste of Bombay to Bristol
An award-winning hospitality group’s latest opening hopes to bring the “vibrant and unique” taste of India’s financial capital to Bristol.
From the team behind Nutmeg, Kal Dosa, Nadu and Nutmeg Street Kitchen, Bombil on East Street opened on Monday and promises a culinary experience paired with what has been called one of the “most ambitious” interiors.
With two floors of dining area, Bombil can seat about 100 diners at one time – photo: Karen Johnson
Bombil is an alternative name for the fish – Bombay Duck – that happens to be relished best when fried, an item that also features on the menu of this new restaurant in Bedminster.
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A feast comprising more of Bombay’s regional flavours can be enjoyed at Bombil’s massive venue which has two floors of seating, a bar area and stunning light installations to mesmerise visitors.
Tucked in the former bank building on the main road, the site was most recently occupied by Bessel Scott’s House of Jazz which abruptly closed doors after costly equipment was stolen from their premises.
An array of Bombay’s street food will now be devoured by Bristol at Bombil – photo: Bombil
The site has now made way for restauranteur Raja Munuswamy and his team, who have gained acclaim by bringing region-specific food to the people of Bristol in the past.
Ahead of the opening, Munuswamy said: “As with all of our restaurants, our aim is always to showcase the best of the different cuisines and regions of India and South Asia, where I grew up, and I’m incredibly excited to bring the vibrant and unique cuisines of India’s financial capital, Bombay to Bedminster.
The light installations in Bombil also double up as foilage filled focal points – photo: Karen Johnson
“In Bombay, community street food vendors are really famous, cooking incredible ‘fast’ food on the street for hungry office workers grabbing a quick bite or a late night snack, and this is reflected in our offering at Bombil.
“We want to bring a bit of something for everyone, showing the power of simple cooking done really well with the freshest ingredients.”
Bombil’s menu has a selection of small and large plates inspired by Bombay’s food scene that can be paired with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic tipples.
Bombil on East Street is easily accessible from the main road – photo: Karen Johnson
Main photo: Karen Johnson
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