Saucy Bombay has opened its doors at 2600 E. Colfax Ave.
The restaurant, created by husband-and-wife co-owners Marshall Miranda and Rhohini Saksena, brings Denver the flavors the couple has grown to love.
“We have taken our time looking for the new location for Saucy Bombay,” Miranda says. “When the space on Colfax, across from East High School, became available, we knew it was the perfect new home for the concept.”
At the start of the serving line, diners are given a choice of a fresh Roti Wrap, a one-entree rice, quinoa, salad or yogi bowl; or a two-entree plate for the heartier appetite.
Entree choices include chicken breast, marinated skewered then grilled in the tandoor; steak, braised and boneless; braised leg of lamb; vegetable medley, sauteed and seasoned with turmeric and cumin; or slow-cooked and mildly seasoned garbanzo beans, along with paneer cauliflower rounds.
Moving down the line, guests then choose their sauce from an array, including tikka masala, korma, vindaloo, kadai, spinach and lentils. They then choose their side, with the star being the handmade naan, featuring a crisp exterior, fluffy core and distinctive charred flavor. The naan is offered in a variety of flavors with garlic and cheese to start. Other side choices include samosas, a turnover filled with potatoes and peas, or Bombay chicken; and potato vada, a lentil flour-battered potato dumpling.
Finally, guests can top their creation with a refreshing relish: either katchumber, a medley of diced cucumber, tomato or onions with lemon; or raita, a cool sauce of yogurt and grated cucumber, carrots and onions.
Entrees range in price from $8 to $11, depending on size and choices.
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