Bombay Masala’s northern Indian cuisine spices up what is otherwise is an unassuming strip mall on Waters Avenue, ¼-mile west of Dale Mabry Highway. The one-room dining room serves up a casual atmosphere and conversation-friendly booths and tables.

Bombay Masala’s menu has plenty of options for meat lovers and vegetarians, with poultry dishes, lamb or beef choices, vegetable and rice combinations, as well as chutneys, salads and fresh-baked naan. Signature dishes include a number of Tandoor (clay oven-cooked) offerings as well as fragrant Masala and spicy Vindaloo entrees. For dessert, try the Kulfi, homemade ice cream with rose water, or the Gulab Jamun, cottage cheese balls fried and soaked in a flavored syrup.
 
If you’re short on time or want to try a variety of dishes, consider the lunch buffet (Tuesday-Friday and Sunday) or the Tuesday night vegetarian buffet (6-9 p.m).