Coconut Grove Staple Opens Second Miami-Dade Location

Bombay Darbar, a go-to for Indian cuisine in Coconut Grove for more than a decade, has opened a new location — this time in Doral.

Earlier this year, Codina Partners, the developer of Downtown Doral, a 250-acre project that includes popular enclaves like the Doral Yard, unveiled its final phase, an additional 25,000 square feet of retail space along NW 87th Avenue. Other soon-to-open spots include Kendall's highly acclaimed FreshCo. Fish Market & Grill.

"Last year, we polled the greater community on the type of cuisine they wanted to see next at Downtown Doral and there was an overwhelming interest in Indian," says Ana-Marie Codina Barlick, CEO of Codina Partners. "Bombay Darbar was the clear choice to satisfy this demand, as it is a local favorite that serves topnotch food and offers an upscale atmosphere with solid service."
Back in 2011, Bombay Darbar opened along Commodore Plaza, filling an Indian-food void with delectable stapes like lamb khadai and chicken tikka masala, as well as Miami-influenced dishes like a mango chicken curry. The restaurant soon became a fixture on local "best of" lists, including a 2021 New Times nod for "Best Indian Restaurant" ten years after opening — an impressive accomplishment.

In the meantime, Bombay Darbar had changed ownership — it's now led by entrepreneurs Anil Agrawal and Solomon Hwang, who moved the restaurant from its Commodore Plaza location to a location a few blocks down at 2901 Florida Ave. in 2018. Later that year, the restaurant opened a location on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.
Now Agrawal and Hwang are expanding again — this time to serve a new audience in West Miami-Dade.

"We're thrilled to bring our delicious and genuine Indian cuisine to Downtown Doral, which has become a destination for foodies looking for a unique array of culinary experiences," Agrawal says.

The new space features a modern bar serving drinks like the mango lassi, a rich, housemade yogurt drink blended with mango, as well as Indian beers like Kingfisher and Taj Mahal. Guests in search of Instagram-able moments will be drawn to the seven-foot-tall Buddha statue at the entrance to the new restaurant.

Bombay Darbar Doral will serve lunch and dinner, with a menu featuring a variety of specials like dal soup made with lentils and vegetarian choices like mutter paneer, a housemade dish made with Indian cheese and green peas in an onion-and-tomato sauce. The restaurant will also offer catering services and group dining.

Bombay Darbar Doral. 8405 NW 53rd St., Ste. E101, Doral; 786-741-2222; bombaydarbar.com.