Bombay Palace Blantyre
Bombay Palace
A long-established North Indian restaurant on Hannover Street, praised for butter chicken and dhal; it also serves tandoori grills and Chinese dishes, and takeaway is available.
Bombay Palace is at 1 Hannover Street in central Blantyre, next to the Ryalls Hotel. It is one of the best-known Indian restaurants in town, with over 230 TripAdvisor reviews averaging 4.2. The menu is mainly North Indian, with some Chinese dishes. Several diners call the butter chicken a must-order, and the dhal, tandoori grill and tikka masala also receive praise. Some diners say the flavours have been milder recently and that it can be quiet outside peak times. It is busier at weekends, and takeaway is available. Mid-range pricing; Petit Futé records main courses at about 7,000 kwacha (older data, prices are now higher). Opening hours differ between sources, usually with lunch and dinner sessions, so call ahead to confirm.
Opening hours
About 12:00–2:00 pm and 6:00–10:00 pm; dinner only on Mondays (sources differ, so call to confirm)
Nearby sights
- Blantyre Market & Curio Market
- Mandala House
- St Michael and All Angels Church
- Museum of Malawi
- Michiru Mountain Conservation Area
- Satemwa Tea Estate
- Majete Wildlife Reserve
- Zomba Old Capital & Market