Something new in Northbrook

This is more a story than a review as I was only able to taste the Bombay Bowl “express Bowl” when I attended the Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening of the newest venture of the Rawat family in Northbrook. The restaurant is located in the White Plains Shopping Center located at 3111 Dundee Road, and while it is nestled in the back corner, I feel this will be a destination dining spot for the entire family and in particular, those who want to “eat healthy”. The full name for the new restaurant is Bombay Bowl American Chinese Bistro, which is a tongue twister, but I can tell you from the quick dinner that I had along with the other Northbrook Chamber members who came by for the “ribbon cutting”, the food was delicious.

American Chinese is a style of Chinese cuisine that has been developed by Americans ( of Chinese descent) and often are very different from the food one would purchase in China. The tastes have been changed for the American Palate. This is what I found to be the case at Bombay Bowl.

Ravi S.  Rawat is a man who understands the industry- here are some notes about this man, the founder of Bombay Bowl American Chinese Bistro:

Ravi is a second generation restaurateur and has over 28 years of experience in the Restaurant business. He has worked at various Managerial positions in Restaurants, Banquets and Catering Industry in India, Hong Kong & the United States.

• Co-founder/ Partner of Bombay Chopsticks, Hoffman Estates, IL.
• Partner India House Catering, Hoffman Estates, IL.
• Partner India House Restaurant, Hoffman Estates, IL.
• Past Director of Events at India House Banquet, Schaumburg, IL.

• Ravi has been conferred with the following awards:

• Outstanding achievement award for cycle expedition by President of India – 1987.
• Outstanding Event Manager award by KPSNA – 2008.
• Excellence Award by Art of Living foundation – 2009.

Mr. Rawat is also involved in charity work & has served as President of Midwest Asian American Center, a not for profit organization and currently serving as Executive Director at Uttarakhand Samaj of Chicago (501 c (3) charitable organization).
He is Political Science Graduate of University of Delhi and has a Post Graduate Diploma in HRD.

Meeting his staff, I could see the excitement they all shared in the new venture and hearing the wonderful statements by the chamber members who dined with us last week, I am excited about coming back for the full review of the entire menu ( which by the way has a children’s menu for those who do not savor the flavor of the Chinese cuisine.

The restaurant is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner:

Monday- Saturday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Sunday  noon until 8 p.m.

Their slogan is “Fast, Fresh and Healthy” and based on what I saw and tasted, I would say they have it perfect.

You can opt to fill your bowl, buffet style ( around $8.49, a bargain) or opt to eat off the menu where you can order the specific items you want. The choice is yours. I will tell you there are no refills on the bowl, but the bowl is huge and I doubt anyone can eat what they put in it, without going crazy.

To ask questions, call 847-749-9088 or visit www.bombaybowlbistro.com