Bombay Bar and Kitchen, Albany

Behind the scenes at Bombay Bar & Kitchen, the busy staff prepares each day for a lunch buffet that they create from scratch. There, guests can sample a wide array of menu items—meat-centric, vegetarian, and vegan—that span the Indian subcontinent from top to bottom. Diners looking for a more subdued ambiance may prefer to come back for a spice-scented dinner, featuring such specialties as the delicately grilled cutlets of the salmon tikka. Whether looking for a more intimate encounter or chance to catch up with friends, the bar area promises a host of traditional Indian and American libations to keep conversations flowing.