‘I tried the hidden gem that combines Mexican and Indian food and I couldn't believe the value for money' - Lea Dzifa Seeberg
Mexican and Indian aren't two cuisines the general public would necessarily pair up. Different is an understatement; tacos and a hearty Tikka Masala don't scream 'twins'.
But one spot in Islington has decided to defy the odds and combine the two anyway. Bombay Burrito's tiny shop combines the convenient wraps of South America with the punchy fillings of India for some ground breaking experiences.
Their reviews are unreal, with 4.4 stars on Google and 4.5 on Tripadvisor. One person wrote: "Don't even give it a second thought just go.
"If you love Indian cuisine and the flavours then they've got the authentic taste and all this magic wrapped up in a BURRITO." Another person added "Absolute gem of a place!
"I love Indian food, and the food quality at Bombay Burrito is great, on top of the burrito format being great, as a super convenient way to enjoy what is usually a sit-down meal! I moved out of London but still come back here to satisfy my craving for it."
I struggled to choose between all their options; along with their best-selling options, they also let visitors choose their fillings, curries, and wraps. I settled for two of the best-sellers: the Bombay Royale and a King Korma for good measure.
The wraps were both built in front of me, with toppings generously piled onto a huge tortilla. They each got a turn in the hot grill before getting wrapped up in a tinfoil blanket and rested in their new paper bag home.
The £8.45 King Korma was first - I'd opted for a vegetarian version with paneer instead of meat, and the korma had soaked into the cheese on its journey. The spiced rice served as a wonderful vehicle for the saucy goodness, and the convenience of inhaling it in wrap-form made my day.
Sadly, there was slightly too much raw onion salad in the wrap. It threatened to overwhelm the fillings, and in some places it did.
The £11.95 Bombay Royale was a different game entirely. The chicken tikka masala filling had soaked through the generous portion of chips within the wrap and its heat had melted the cheese into a moreish mess.
An added serving of fried paneer gave me extra creaminess, and the magical sauces on top tied the whole shebang together. The large size was more than enough for one very hungry woman - they certainly don't skimp on portion sizes.
Consider me a convert of odd fusion cuisines. I intend on returning to Bombay Burrito to try their entire menu, but I don't think I can ever leave without a Bombay Royale.
Find Bombay Burrito at 357 Goswell Rd., London EC1V 7JL or order on Deliveroo or Uber Eats.
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