The short answer
New Bombay: what visitors should know first
Useful if you stay in Ermita and want Indian food, but it is not vegetarian-only. Ask about vegan or no-dairy options and check hours first.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
New Bombay facts at a glance
- Location
- 4/F Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita
- Dining style
- Indian restaurant in a mall
- Price signal
- Moderate (₹₹)
- Signature order
- Try: vegetarian dishes; ask for no dairy if needed
- Good for
- Convenient Indian food in Ermita; not vegetarian-only
Why it matters
Why New Bombay is worth your time
New Bombay matters because choices are limited, and a mall restaurant near the main hotels can be the easiest option on a short stay. The evidence is modest: the only tag is Indian, because the listing identifies it as an Indian restaurant, and it says plainly that it serves meat.
That honesty is useful. For vegetarians, it is a place to eat only if you are comfortable with a mixed kitchen; for Jain travellers, it is not suitable without confirmation.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Near the tourist belt
Inside Robinsons Place Manila, close to Ermita hotels.
- 02
Vegetarian options
Some vegetarian and vegan options are available; ask staff.
- 03
Cash only
The listing says payment is by cash.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
New Bombay is on the fourth floor of Robinsons Place Manila in Ermita, near Pedro Gil and Adriatico Streets. It is an Indian restaurant that also serves meat, so strict vegetarians and Jain travellers should ask careful questions.
The HappyCow listing says vegetarian options are available and advises guests to specify no dairy and ask staff which options are vegan. It also says the restaurant is cash only. Reviews were mixed: one reviewer called it an average Indian restaurant, another said good Indian food.
Treat it as a convenient fallback in the tourist belt, not as a vegetarian destination. Ask how dishes are prepared, and confirm whether meat and vegetarian foods share utensils if that matters.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours before going
- Carry cash
- Ask about vegan or no-dairy options
- Ask about shared utensils if needed
- Do not assume Jain preparation
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 4/F Robinsons Place Manila, Pedro Gil corner Adriatico Street, Ermita
- Time needed
- 1 hour for a meal
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is inside a mall, so air conditioning and lifts are available. The restaurant is cash only, according to its listing.
- Tickets and access
- Hours on the listing were daily from morning to evening, but the information is dated 2023. Confirm hours before going.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near New Bombay
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
It is inside a mall, so air conditioning and lifts are available. The restaurant is cash only, according to its listing.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is New Bombay vegetarian?
No. The listing says it serves meat, with vegetarian and vegan options available.
Is it Jain-friendly?
Jain food is not mentioned, so do not assume it.
Where is it?
On the fourth floor of Robinsons Place Manila in Ermita.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
