My Week In Athens… Jan 10

I decided to break the mold over the weekend, and sent out a text to some friends: Who’s in the mood for Indian?? I certainly was. I love Indian food, whether it’s made by Indian people, or Canadians, or Greeks, or…

We ventured down to a place called Bollywood Gazi. I’ve heard good things about this place, and wanted to try it out for myself.

The rumours weren’t wrong.

This place is one of the more interesting restaurants I’ve been to in Athens. The massive, intricately carved wooden doors hide a decidedly cool interior. It’s a mix of serious warehouse grunge and extravagant Indian décor. Huge photos of Indian faces hang on the walls, and the place is full of low tables and reclining couches for eating… I definitely didn’t feel like I was in Athens. ‘Indian grunge’ – if it’s not a design trend somewhere, it ought to be.

The food is great. Admittedly I’m not a great judge of Indian food (read: I like it all), but my gang seemed to love it, and the bill at the end of the night was more than reasonable.

And the music. Bollywood Gazi styles itself as an ‘Indian Food & Music Bar’ – and the music plays an important part of the ambiance – right down to the ‘Buddha’ remix of Metallica’s Unforgiven. Seriously. The volume was a bit high, but I wasn’t bothered…

In the mood to break the mold for a night? Check it out (and book ahead)…

Bollywood Gazi
www.bollywoodgazi.gr
Ph: 210 345 0041

Until next week…

Jack

P.S. Really in the mood for Indian? Check out the 'Ticket to Bollywood' performance this weekend - win tickets HERE!

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