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Food: Boldly flavored dishes please the palate and the eye. Appetizers like the tom kah gai, served simmering in a hot stone pot with thick pepper slices, ignite the taste buds; others, like the tortilla-wrapped cucumber duck rolls, are sweet lead-ins. In a nod toward interactivity, diners must toss together the mustard-y mix of the crisp and soft noodle curry and scrape fresh meat from the young coconut vessel of green curry gang keaow wan. Don't miss the green pandanus rice--its soft flavors gently cool the meal's spice. For dessert, sticky black rice mutes the caramelized cassava and ice cream toppings. Website http://www.prem-on.com Contact Us: Tel: 212- 353-2338 Address: 138 W Houston St. New York, NY 10012 Restaurant Name: Salaam Bombay Restaurant Cuisine: Indian Restaurant Profile Ambiance: Bright, Casual, Themed Decoration: Savor your meal in the casually elegant dining room decorated like an Indian ceremonious hall, under a colorful canopy of traditional Indian mirror work fabric. Or claim a table by the window overlooking the trendy TriBeCa neighborhood. Well spaced tables are attended to by impeccably trained staff knowledgeable in all aspects of food, wine and service. Feign nonchalance when you to find a famous celebrity at the table next to yours, for Salaam Bombay has its fair share of celebrity regulars. On warm sunny days, soak in the sun at our outdoor seating while sipping a tall glass of cold refreshing lassi – the Indian summer drink made of frothy yogurt lightly flavored with mint and ginger. Food: Salaam Bombay had been a treasure trove of a restaurant for more than 8 years. Serving fine Indian cuisine prepared with the purest of spices, the menu has been celebrated for its wide representation of the regional cuisine of India. The a-la-carte menu lists some of the most imaginative and extensive regional Indian cuisine that the city can boast of. From the western region of India originates the luscious Koliwada Chi Kolmi - an authentic Maharashtrian shrimp dish cooked in a light onion, garlic, ginger and tomato sauce. The idyllic coastline of Goa is embodied in the delectable Murg Xaccuti – tender pieces of chicken simmered in a roasted coconut based sauce and delicately flavored with aromatic spices. Gosht Kali Mirch, with succulent cubes of lamb cooked in freshly ground pepper corn is a specialty of Punjab. Undhiyu, a famed Gujarati dish is made in a blend of sweet potatoes, beans and eggplant cooked in a special sauce. The rich Mughal influence in Kashmiri fare is celebrated with the delicious Subz Biryani, long gained aromatic Basmati rice simmered with fresh vegetables in a blend of mild spices and garnished with raisins and nuts. Undoubtedly, Salaam Bombay serves an unmatched array of fine Indian regional cuisine. End your meal with sublime Indian desserts like Gulab Jamun, cottage cheese balls with honey sauce or Gajjar Halwa, grated carrots cooked in milk and garnished with pistachios. Salaam Bombay restaurant also serves buffet lunches, the all-you-can-eat buffet is a sumptuous bargain that few can resist. Everyday brings a delectable selection of vegetable and meat dishes accompanied by fresh salads, chutneys, pickles, tandoori naans and aromatic saffron sprinkled basmati rice. Corporate profile