Photo courtesy of The Bombay Canteen
The Bombay Canteen opens its doors this week in Alexandria.
A new restaurant featuring the flavors of Bombay (now Mumbai) is opening its doors in Alexandria this week. Bombay Canteen opened Monday, with a grand opening planned for Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2010 Eisenhower Ave.
Nishi Barua — who the restaurant describes as "the heart and soul behind Bombay Canteen" was born in Bangladesh and "shaped by the bustling energy of Mumbai."
After moving to Mumbai for college, she quickly fell in love with the city’s spirit — the rhythm of Bollywood music in the background, the aroma of late-night street snacks drifting through the air, and the warmth of home-cooked meals shared with friends and neighbors.
She learned to cook the way true Bombayites do: from the people. From generous friends’ parents who shared treasured family recipes, to street vendors who revealed the secret techniques behind their legendary dishes, Nishi’s craft grew dish by dish, story by story.
When she moved to America, she carried Mumbai with her. For 15 years, she nurtured a dream — to create a place where the soul of the city could be tasted in every bite. That dream is now becoming reality. With the support, mentorship and partnership of DMV’s renowned restaurateur Asad Sheikh — a proud Mumbaikar known for bringing authentic flavors to the region — Bombay Canteen was born.
