Edinburgh restaurant, Bombay Bistro, is spotlighting the naturally nourishing power of Indian cuisine with dishes designed to support modern wellness goals without sacrificing flavour.
Led by Chef Mandeep Saini, former head chef at Gleneagles, the restaurant is showcasing a range of dishes built around Indian ‘superfoods’, ingredients long valued for their health benefits from fibre-rich pulses and antioxidant-packed vegetables to warming spices known to support digestion and immunity.
Drawing on his experience in some of Scotland’s most prestigious kitchens, Chef Mandeep has created a selection of dishes that reframe healthy eating as vibrant and comforting, while still deeply satisfying, offering a welcome alternative to restrictive ‘clean eating’.
A stand-out dish is the masala broccoli & pumpkin superfood salad, combining roasted pumpkin, tender broccoli florets and a fragrant masala dressing. Naturally high in fibre and antioxidants, the dish supports gut health and immunity, while delivering the bold comforting flavours Bombay Bistro is well-known for.
Chef Mandeep Saini, said: “Indian cuisine has always been rooted in balance, using spices and ingredients that nourish the body as well as excite the palate. At Bombay Bistro, I want to highlight how naturally healthy Indian food can be, without it ever feeling restrictive. These are dishes designed to support wellbeing and still feel indulgent.”
Other superfood-led dishes include:
- Chana Jor Salad – a vibrant Indian-style salad of roasted, flattened gram chickpeas, boiled potatoes, mango and fresh coriander, finished with a jaggery and lemon coconut dressing.
- Undhiyu Chaat – drawing on traditional Gujarati flavours through a mix of sweet potato, banana, spinach, noodles and pomegranate seeds, balancing sweet and spicy notes.
- Chicken Shorba – a classic Indian soup of lightly spiced masala chicken broth and chunky vegetables.
Spices used across the menu, including turmeric, cumin, ginger and coriander, are celebrated for their anti-inflammatory properties and role in supporting digestion, heart health and overall vitality.
Chef Mandeep Saini has set out to not only deliver a range of thoughtfully prepared dishes, but with incredible, vibrant flavours, proving that food designed with wellness in mind can be just as delicious.
Bombay Bistro’s superfood focused dishes are now available, offering diners a flavour led way to eat well, feel good and enjoy food that is nourishing as it is delicious.
Bombay Bistro is located at 14-17 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh, EH10 4HN. To book, please click here.