10 Years of The Bombay Canteen: Fails, Faves, & Feasts
About Us
The Bombay Canteen is a restaurant and bar that is Indian at heart. It was born out of the desire to showcase the wealth of our country’s cuisine. We recreate local, seasonal dishes and reinterpret age-old Indian culinary traditions with our frequently changing seasonal menus. It is a celebration of everything that we love about India - its food, its culture and of course the people!
Located in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, it is the perfect place to toast the old times and celebrate the new. The kitchen presents the classic yet unexplored charm of India’s diverse regions, marrying them expertly with familiar flavours! And the bar, a great place to hang out at The Bombay Canteen, has a unique selection of reimagined classic cocktails with firm Indian roots. Each dish and drink has a story to tell, promising you an exciting journey on a plate (and in a glass)!
What’s Happening
A Month of CelebrationsA day to explore all things hospitality—think inspiring talks, expert meet-ups, and hands-on workshops.
Canteen Cocktail Party (28th February)Launch of our new cocktail book. For this time’s cocktail book, we turn our gaze inward for an honest-to-God look back at the good, the bad, and definitely the funny.
Canteen Cocktails at O PedroThis February, we’re taking the party to O Pedro! Celebrate 10 years of The Canteen with our line-up of exciting new cocktails inspired by the stories that shaped us.
Veronica’s Kejriwal BabkaNot a sando drop but this may even be more exciting! Meet the Kejriwal Babka—where Veronica’s signature bakes meet the flavours of the Canteen’s iconic Eggs Kejriwal.
World’s Best ChaknaSome ideas are too good to fail. Chef Hussain and Chef Girish (Bombay Sweet Shop) joined forces to create Ghee Roast Bhujiya, a snack worthy of the title World’s Best Chakna.
Join the Celebration
Founder's Note
Ten years. TEN YEARS! Some days, it feels like we’ve been at this for a hundred and I’m the grumpy old guy shaking his fist at the sky, ranting about “kids these days.” Other days, it feels like we’re novices wondering how we got here. This decade has been everything — exhilarating, maddening, joyous. We’ve served you plates we’re insanely proud of, and cocktails that are still the toast of our after parties. But let’s be real: it also hasn’t been all smooth sailing. Nope. It’s been a glorious mess. For every "OMG-this-is-amazing" moment, there were about ten "What the hell were we thinking?!" ones. Here’s to ten years of flavour, failure and fabulous memories—and to the laughter that made it all worth it.
Yash Bhanage, Founder & COO
From food that flopped to ideas that fizzled, from regulars who rallied to guests who ended up on our “never again” list — we’ve cherished every hit and every miss, whether it appeared as a gentle nudge or a swift kick in the pants. When we started this journey, it wasn’t just about opening a restaurant — it was about sparking a conversation. That conversation began with spaces that didn’t work, dreams deferred, and even landlords with colorful criminal records. All of it led to the creation of something that’s now part of this city’s soul. As we look back, we invite you to laugh, cringe, and celebrate with us; the stories that shaped The Bombay Canteen. Here’s to the last 10 years—and the next ones we’ll share together. Cheers
Sameer Seth, Founder & CEO