FROM THE KITCHEN

Indian Food Recipes & Stories

Recipes, stories and cooking tips from the Bombay 2 Goa kitchen.

22 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Tandoori Prawns: Goa Meets the Flame

What tandoori prawns are, how the tandoor gives them their smoky char, and why our Goan-spiced king prawns are a bestseller. A guide from Bombay 2 Goa, Headingley.

16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Chicken Xacuti: Goa's Most Complex Curry, Explained

What chicken xacuti is, where it comes from, and what makes its roasted-spice and coconut gravy so special. A guide to Goa's signature curry from Bombay 2 Goa.

9 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Pav Bhaji: The Ultimate Mumbai Street Food, Explained

What pav bhaji is, why Mumbai loves it, and how the buttery mashed-vegetable curry is made. A complete guide from Bombay 2 Goa in Headingley, Leeds.

8 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Date Night in Leeds: Why Headingley Is the City's Most Underrated Romantic Dinner

Looking for a date-night restaurant in Leeds? Bombay 2 Goa in Headingley pairs candlelit, intimate dining with bold Bombay and Goan cooking and a proper cocktail bar.

2 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Vada Pav: Mumbai's Iconic Street Burger, Now in Leeds

What is vada pav, why Mumbai is obsessed with it, and how to make the batata vada at home. The original Indian street burger, served fresh in Headingley.

28 May 2026 · 4 min read

The Best Restaurant Near Headingley Stadium for Post-Match Food & Drinks

Bombay 2 Goa is a 15-minute walk from Headingley Stadium - the closest Indian restaurant worth visiting for post-match food and drinks in Leeds.

12 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

The Best Indian Street Food in Leeds: A Guide to Bombay Classics

Leeds has a growing appetite for authentic Indian street food. Here is what it is, where it comes from, and what to order at Bombay 2 Goa in Headingley.

18 Jan 2026 · 7 min read

What is Goan Food? A Guide to India's Coastal Cuisine

Goan food is unlike anything else on an Indian menu. Shaped by four centuries of Portuguese rule and a coconut-rich coastline, here is what makes it so distinctive.

22 Oct 2025 · 6 min read

Goan Prawn Curry: A Taste of Goa in Leeds

How we make our Goan prawn curry, and where to find authentic Goan food in Leeds. Coconut, kokum and coastal spice, straight from Goa to Headingley.

5 Sep 2025 · 7 min read

The Perfect Butter Chicken Recipe

Our chef shares the secret behind Bombay 2 Goa's signature butter chicken - rich, creamy, unforgettable.

15 Aug 2025 · 5 min read

Street Food Culture: Bombay to Leeds

How the vibrant street food scene of Mumbai inspired our menu and brought authentic flavours to Yorkshire.