Bollywood Dhaba, on the bustling Hip Strip (Jimmy Cliff Boulevard) in Montego Bay, is among the latest food offerings on the city’s culinary landscape and was launched by three friends — Dhiraj, Sandeep and Ranjit — deciding to embark on an exciting culinary journey by opening a restaurant that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of northern Indian cuisine. Their venture aims to transport diners to the culinary heart of the region, showcasing beloved dishes that have long been cherished by families and communities. The idea was presented by Dhiraj Sachdev, who has a passion for food, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This following stints by the friends in jewellery and electronics businesses. “Dhiraj always had this passion for food and we actually started with a restaurant called Hunger’s Point, also on the Hip Strip, during the pandemic, selling Jamaican food, as we couldn’t get any Indian chefs due to the travel restrictions. Of course, we knew nothing about the restaurant business, zero knowledge as to what quantities to buy and where to start.
However, we had local chefs and always maintained quality which eventually led to customers asking us to expand,” stated Ranjit Singh, a partner at Bollywood Dhaba. “We started Bollywood Dhaba in April of this year and the reception from the public has been very good. Jamaicans love Indian food, especially the chicken tikka masala, butter chicken and naan, but when they come here and see the variety, they.
