Bombay Junction Authentic Indian

The street food starters are where Bombay Junction’s personality comes through strongest. Pani puri arrives as hollow puffed pastry shells filled with mashed potato, served alongside sweet chutney and six different flavoured waters for dipping. Vada pav, a spiced potato fritter in gram flour batter, tucked into a soft bap with green chilli and a trio of chutneys. A proper Bombay pavement classic. While Bombay pav bhaji brings mixed vegetables slow-cooked in a rich tomato gravy with soft buttered bread rolls on the side.

From the tandoor, seekh kebab combines minced lamb with fresh coriander, mint, and hand-selected spices, and the Bombay Junction tandoor mix grill makes a statement as a sharing platter loaded with lamb chops, pahadi kebab, malai kebab, chicken tikka, and shikari kebab. Chicken lollipop, French-trimmed wings, batter fried and served with schezwan sauce bridges the gap between the Indian and Indo-Chinese sides of the kitchen.

The curry selection draws from distinct regional traditions. Bombaiya butter chicken features tandoori-cooked chicken finished in a creamy tomato sauce, while lamb Kolhapuri takes a Portuguese-influenced route with a tangy, thick green gravy. Meat Ross is the most distinctive option on the menu: a nomadic-inspired lamb dish cooked in freshly ground coconut, coriander, whole spices, and curry leaves. Vegetarian options are equally considered. Dabha tadka dal is double-tempered for depth, and paneer tikka masala pairs tandoori-cooked paneer with a rich tomato base.

The Indo-Chinese section runs as a menu within a menu, spanning hakka noodles, schezwan fried rice, and Manchow soup. It is a genuine second kitchen identity rather than a token addition, and dishes like chicken-egg fried rice with shredded chicken, soya, and spring onion rank among the most popular orders on delivery platforms.

Craft beers are available on draught for dine-in, with the venue’s window signage proudly listing them alongside its street food and curry credentials. The full range of beers, wines, and spirits is best explored in person, as delivery menus reflect only the soft drinks side of the offering. On that front, you can choose from Coca-Cola, Rubicon Mango, Fanta, and lemonade to pair with spicier dishes.

Traditional Indian accompaniments round out the non-alcoholic options.

From the street, Bombay Junction announces itself with large backlit gold lettering across a dark sandstone façade. Warm and inviting against the Bramley evening sky. Two high tables with bar stools sit on the pavement outside, flanked by potted greenery and a chalkboard specials board.

Inside, the atmosphere shifts to something darker and more intimate. Near-black walls and dark tabletops create a moody canvas that throws the warm copper and brass balti serving bowls into sharp relief at the service counter, where dishes line up under warm light before heading to tables. Three pendant lights hang at the entrance, casting an amber glow over exposed brickwork.

Food arrives in the vessels it was cooked in, traditional cast iron kadai dishes for curries, dark teal ceramic plates for street food starters, wicker baskets for fresh naans. The crockery choices are deliberate and add visual character to every course.

Bombay Junction sits on Upper Town Street, the main commercial road running through Bramley in west Leeds, roughly three miles from the city centre. Bramley Park is a short walk away for a post-dinner stroll.

The restaurant has step-free entry and is wheelchair accessible.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM