Punjabi Dhaba

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1020) • $$

"Oh wow I never wrote a review for this place?It's probably the more authentic Indian restaurants in the area. However, it's not ideal for dining in because the upstairs area gets very busy. I'd highly recommend taking out.Parking is always a pain for this area, so better walk/public transportation if you live close by."

Punjab Palace

★★★★☆ 4 (905) • $$

"Wow, I was stunned by the newspaper/magazines/media posted in front of the restaurant about all the Zagat surveys and media attention this place had received in the past. They really should try to advertise those attention more to attract more customers. But regardless, the restaurant already seems to be doing great without such additional advertisements. There are people waiting in line while we dined there. Also, there was literally a row full of pickups/deliveries waiting--I counted at least 12 orders waiting to be picked up at one point.The curries were good. Mango lasse was good as well. We will definitely be back."

Punjab Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (677)

"I cannot believe I've never been here until now. Actually, yes I can. I'm someone who is loyal to a place if I tried and loved it. For Indian cuisine, I only go to one place in the South End, Mela. And my friends have been accommodating me by going there when we decide on Indian. However, I've heard them talk about Punjab Cafe and I just go yeah yeah yeah. My husband randomly took me here since we were nearby. I had zero expectations of this place. Upon entrance, there is an area where all the awards they've received were. Then, we were greeted with a smile. We tried a cod pakora, garlic naan, and three curry entrees. The curries were very tasty. But that garlic naan, is HEAVEN. I've never had better naan than this! It was so fluffy. I can't stop thinking about it. If you're in the area, you have to do yourself a favor and try them out!"

India Quality Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (899) • $$

"Last 2 times I've been to Boston I've eaten here. Very solid Indian food. I love the spicy onion chutney they give you. So freaking good! The Achar (mixed pickle) is also delicious. I ordered lamb Rogan Josh tonight but I got lamb Korma instead. Didn't even care as it was very tasty. My buddy got straight up chicken curry and the gravy was spot on. Never had a bad meal here. Look forward to next time"

India Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (747) • $$

"Group of us are in town and came for dinner last night. Outstanding!!! From service to food everything was absolutely great. My tandoori chicken was so good ! The naan basket was a big hit as well. Holy crap the vindaloo naan is so freaking delicious! Vegetable Korma , the Goat curry all slammin! Wish I had time to go back!"

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (751) • $$

"Amazing dirty chai martini! This was my first time here since new ownership. The menu has a lot of diner items like before but with an Indian flair.My friend and I both ordered breakfast for dinner. I had the French toast with berries & and she had the waffle with 2 eggs. The French toast was delicious, I loved the extra spice (cardamom/cinnamon). Service was great and we were both very happy with our meals & cocktails.I will definitely come back and try their dinner items. The fried chicken we saw other people eating looked so good!!"

Kashmir Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (579) • $$

"We just found our new favorite restaurant for Indian food! The naan was the best we've had in a long time-it has that fresh off the grill flavor and wasn't greasy. The paneer pakora was so yummy-especially with the mint dip. The eggplant masala was melt in your mouth-just heavenly!! And the coconut basil chicken was delicious!! The basmati was nicely spiced and fragrant. Had a very reasonably priced glass of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay. We are looking forward to having our leftovers for lunch tomorrow and adding Kashmir to our circuit!"

Mela

★★★★☆ 3.7 (717) • $$

"The décor is lovely, one of the nicer interiors in an South Asian restaurant that I've experienced. The feeling is a little cramped though, I don't like being this close to other diners. They clearly cater to Gora clientele, the food is a little mild for my tastes. Prices are fair for the area and the classy atmosphere, an easy bus ride from downtown hotels."

The Maharaja

★★★★☆ 3.8 (671) • $$

"Best Indian restaurant in Boston/Cambridge area! Located in Harvard square in a prime second floor location with a great view. It was quite crowded inside because of graduation weekend but they managed to squeeze us in. They have a wide selection of dishes to choose from, and we tried their chicken tikka, vegetable biryani, and tofu vindaloo. My favorite was the chicken tikka, which was incredibly flavorful and the chicken was tender. The portions were all filling and went well with a side of naan."

Royal India Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (519) • $$

"Spicy! Spicy! Indian restaurant! Finally! My bf and I decided to dine in on Sunday night since we were in town for the day. The restaurant is cozy with a few tables for small groups. They have a huge menu to choose from and some dishes already come hot and others you can request spicy. We decided on the shared bread basket because it came with onion naan, regular naan and a different puffy bread. All of which were super yummy! We finally decided on getting a biryani dish because we never do and picked lamb. We also got the lamb vindaloo and a chick pea dish. The service was amazing! It was a hot day and it was nice having our cups of water refilled constantly! The food came out nice and hot and they even had mini cute heat trays to keep our food nice and warm throughout our entire meal. The food was delicious! And we ordered most dishes spicy and they really were! We will definitely come back again!"

Guru The Caterer

★★★★☆ 4.3 (490) • $

"Have been ordering delivery here fairly regularly during COVID. Happy that they seem to limit the plastic....The food is amazing. Great flavors and perfectly finished. Will warn that the food is fairly spicy....so make sure to order items that will cool the heat (raita). Good portion sizes.....always end up with a lot of left overs, and price is very fair. (Love the samosas, and the biryanis....but beware of the heat...if you can't handle spicy not the place for you.)"

Soul of India

★★★★☆ 4.4 (425) • $$

"Had a late night craving and I got in my Yelp/grub hub order just in the nick of time - saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, extra rice, and Diet Coke (I know I'm a basic b but I like what I like). I was staying in a hotel in Natick so total w delivery fees and tip was just shy over $60. At first I had sticker shock which I always get when ordering delivery nowadays but when the food came I was so happy because there was so much food that I could easily eat leftovers the next day (which I did, and it was delicious even cold).The chicken in the tikka masala was on the dry side but there was ample sauce and the chunks were generous. The paneer in the saag was a bit more firm than the kid I usually get in so cal but the spice in both dishes as well as the ample sauce made up for it. I didn't realize the dish was going to come with a giant take out box of rice - if I had known maybe I would not have ordered extra rice but it's all good, I ate most of it divided into two meals. The garlic naan was elite. The driver forgot to give me my Diet Coke and had to return to give it to me but that's not the restaurant's fault."

Shanti Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (483) • $$

"Honestly, Shanti is hands down the best Indian restaurant around Dorchester/Boston area that I ever tried. Indian cuisine is on my list of top 5 favorite type of food to indulge. Normally I would get chicken tikka masala (extra spicy ) or butter chicken. But last night, I tried their tandoori chicken for the first time and it was amazing! I've had tandoori chicken before from other places but Shanti was so much more well seasoned. Of course , I had to get it spicy. Both the flavor and spice was amazing . You can either get it as a whole chicken or half chicken. I believe it was $17-$18 for half a chicken and it's probably $35-$36 for the whole chicken. Half chicken feeds 2-3 people. It usually comes with either rice or plain naan. TIP - MAKE SURE TO ASK FOR EXTRA LEMON. IT PAIRS SO WELL WITH THE CHICKEN. As always, always ask for their condiments. All their chutney sauces is amazing. It's a must have."

Himalayan Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (361) • $$

"My coworker recommended this restaurant as it had good reviews and was conveniently located to meet up with another coworker from our company. It's located next to a child care school in a weird intersection on Bow St in Somerville. There's paid street parking around the area but may be difficult to find especially during lunch and dinner rushes.My group and I ordered steamed Chicken Mo Mo and the Beef Chilli to share. The chicken mo mo was soooo good. Unliked Chinese XLB, there was a lot of spices and flavors in the mo mo. Delicious! The beef chilli was also really good but also incredibly spicy LOL. Tons of different spices marinated with the beef, bringing out a flavor blast in my mouth. I wanted to keep eating but the spiciness kept killing me. I ordered the lunch special Chicken Tikka Masala. It came out in a plastic take out container (all the other foods were like that too) and there was only a small portion of the tikka masala which threw me off. BUT the portion didn't matter as there was a lot of meat and the curry, omg. Very thick and sooo full of flavor. I've never had tikka masala that was this thick! Delicious! A hidden hole-in-the-wall gem that deserves a little more credit. The quality and the flavor profile of the foods were really good! Definitely would love to come back in the future."

The Kebab Factory

★★★★☆ 3.6 (569) • $$

"There are three restaurants I will solidly, loyally return to on every trip to Cambridge because time and time again, their food makes me say "damn, this is good." Kebab Factory is one - hopefully I've reviewed the other two but won't steal KF's thunder by revealing them here. There is so much variety here in the menu, you'd be right to be suspicious. But all of it is actually good. So you score twice: you'll never get sick of the place, and you'll discover new food even if you're very familiar with Indian and Pakistani foods (unless you're of that background and maybe you know more from home than I did in my upbringing). The vegetarian vegetable and paneer korma is super! I love going here for the lunch buffet. Even the chai is extra delicious and reliable. The TV during the meal can be annoying but everything else is awesome. Only have love for this place!"

Shan-A-Punjab

★★★★☆ 3.8 (506) • $$

"Shan-A-Punjab is a great spot! Upon arrival, the waiter brought out some complimentary papadum to the table, which was the perfect way to start out the meal. I really enjoyed trying the 3 sauces it came with, each of which had a totally different flavor.We ordered garlic naan, lamb curry, and duck vindaloo. The entrees came with plenty of rice, which helped to soak up the curry, in addition to the naan. If you're a fan of spice, order the curry spicy for a nice kick.Overall, it seems like this is more of a takeout spot, but the restaurant itself has a decent ambiance. I think it's worthwhile to dine in, even if just to try the papadum! Pro tip: I checked in on Yelp and received 10% off. I was impressed that they honored the discount, gold star in my book!"

Masala

★★★★☆ 3.9 (479) • $$

"I recently visited Masala for their all-you-can-eat Indian buffet, and it was an absolute delight! The variety of Indian food options they offer is impressive - from flavorful tikka masala to creamy palak paneer, delicious garlic naan, succulent tandoori chicken, okra, and more! Their weekday lunch specials from 11 am to 3 pm for $14.95 per person are a steal. The ambiance was calming, with soothing Indian music playing in the background. I particularly enjoyed sitting by the window, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. The customer service was top-notch, with attentive staff catering to our needs. I can't wait to come back for another fantastic dining experience at Masala!"

Punjab Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (507) • $$

"SaagNaanRiceWe got takeout this time, but have eaten there in the past and it's lovely very elegant yet warm service. The decor is really outstanding and special."

Zaika Indian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (372)

"Sorry ordered from Uber eats. Don't come after me. LOLI got bus Maddie Rice onion nun and chicken tika masala. Nothing extraordinary. But just routine stuff.Boy was I surprised! The onion non was really good. It was cheaper than I expected, but I liked it.My chicken tikka masala was spot on as well. It could've been a little spicier. But I'm still OK with it. And of course, the race was fab."

Passage To India

★★★★☆ 4 (420) • $$

"I met some friends for dinner here last Friday. One of whom had never tried Indian food, *gasp*! The group let me take the reins and order for everyone. I wish I had gotten photos, but we were too busy digging in. The large bread basket is worth the cost! Although, I wish they gave a bit more variety than just naan. We had goat curry, mixed biryani, some shrimp curry, and tikka masala. All but one dish gets 5/5, as they were delicious and the meat tender. The biryani was the only dish that did not get a full five stars. The meat was dry and felt day old thrown in. Service was impeccable, and the decor could use a refresh, but overall, it was fine. The cost was very reasonable."

Anmol

★★★★☆ 4.3 (354)

"We've been to Anmol a couple times now and each time has been consistent with their food. We've enjoyed everything we've tried there. My favorite by far is the Aloo Tikki Chaat and their Naan bread. The Aloo Tikki Chaat is so flavorful and delicious. The naan bread is cooked perfectly and great for dipping in everything. The Chicken Korma and soup were also good. Overall, I'd say that Anmol is a great place to try!"

Minerva Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (348) • $$

"What an AMAZING Indian restaurant! The restaurant is unassuming from the outside and tucked away in a plaza with free parking. However, the second you walk in, you are greeted with the smell of delicious food and an incredibly friendly staff making the atmosphere welcoming and homey. I loved how the owners would engage in small talk and ask how the food was/which dishes were our favorites. I came here on a Saturday for the weekend lunch buffet for $17.99 per person. There's a large assortment of options to try which was awesome! It's so thoughtful how they separated their vegetarian options from non-vegetarian options. I also liked how they had a section just for chutneys!! I truly enjoyed everything that was offered, but my favorites were: - Tandoori Chicken: incredibly tender and juicy chicken marinated with spices- Gobi Manchurian: super crispy yet packed with flavor- The Nariyal barfi (coconut dessert): not too sweet and so tasty! - Mango Lassi ($3.99): this wasn't a part of the buffet, but it was delicious and refreshingEverything was hot and fresh as the staff consistently ensured nothing was empty. Our plates were always cleared from our table if empty and our glasses were always ensured to be filled with water. If I haven't emphasized it enough, the service was amazing! Minerva's food is amazing, and the buffet price for the quality of food is fantastic, but the attention and care to the customer experience is really what makes them a terrific restaurant. I would highly recommend you come and try them out! I'll be visiting again soon!"

Paani Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (328) • $$

"Food is extremely good service ok ambiance attractive. Can bring kids. Goat and lamb dishes are really really good"

Singh's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (362) • $$

"Ate here for a lunch buffet. Great options. Loved the rice, chicken tikka masala, samosa, garlic naan and shrimp."

Rang Indian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.1 (327) • $$

"Look at the color on those curries!! Got a chance to stop at Rang Indian Bistro, a local restaurant in Boston and was absolutely blessed at amazing, quality food.I ordered one of my personal favorites, Lamb Vindaloo, and my coworker ordered the chicken curry. I was definitely sweating from the spice, but it was delicious, especially with their fresh naan. The bite of chicken curry was also quite yummy . The samosa appetizer was also really good. $10.95 for the Vindaloo and $9.95 for the Chicken Curry, esp for the quantity, is an absolute deal during lunch hours. 5/5"

India Pavilion

★★★★☆ 3.5 (422) • $$

Harvest of India

★★★★☆ 3.8 (351) • $$

"2.5 stars. I ordered paneer tikka (dry) with a side of chapati and achar to go with it. The tikka was not bad - I guess they've had enough complaints from people who thought they were ordering the dish with gravy that they included a small jar on the side, which was a nice touch. Portion was small for $12, but that's often the case with paneer tikka. Nothing to write home about flavor wise.The achar was awful! Usually the slight sourness pairs perfectly with paneer and a little yogurt, but the flavor of their version was so vinegary I had to throw the whole thing out."

Himalayan Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (343) • $$

"Himalayan Bistro is a very accommodating restaurant and a delicious choice! It has a simple decor a and a bit of a dark (as in dimly lit) ambiance.A choose to have a cocktail - the Himalayan green that had gin, tequila, and sour apple. Sour apple was the predominant flavor but the cocktail was very drinkable, It came in a martini glass with short straw.My wife and I got the veggie dinner for two with some additional cherry naan. They were nice enough to let us sub-in a banana momo special into it, which was ok with a bit of banana flavor. The predetermined apptizers were 2 veggie samosas (nothing out of ordinary) and a very good Mulligatawny soup. I ordered the Kabuli Chana to be spicy hot and it was great. Imagine a perfectly heated chickpea base with a thick red sauce.Dessert was equally enjoyable. We shared a sweetened carrot cake with milk that was only fine but the milk based balls in honey were fantastic.During the Covid lockdown we tried their takeout and was equally satisfied. The samosas remained the same. The raisin and nut naan was tasty, as was the saag paneer. The lamb curry was even better! My toddler son loved it all."

Holi Indian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (259) • $$

"This is one of our favorite Indian restaurants in the Massachusetts and New Hampshire area. The world had Covid and the restaurant has changed since my last review five years ago. That is the reason for this update. This is a medium size restaurant that features pictures of the Indian Holi Festival on the walls. The festival is very colorful due to the brightly colored chalk dust that is thrown into the air. The result is an explosion of color. After looking at all the colorful pictures, you will not leave this restaurant without a smile on your face. For lunch on this trip, we started with mango lassis and an order of Peshwari Naan. The lassis were very good with a lot of mango taste. The Naan likewise was very good and very hot out of the oven. For the main course, I ordered the Hydrabadi Mirch Aur Baigan Ka Salan, consisting of roasted red peppers and fried eggplant in a coconut curry sauce. My wife ordered the Lamb Sali Boti, and we shared both dishes. Each dish was prepared perfectly and tasted really good. The lamb was so tender, we didn't need a knife to cut it. The Basmati rice was prepared using cumin seeds, giving it a very unusual, yet very good flavor. We wanted to try their deserts, but did not have room. We will continue to come back to this restaurant."

Dosa n Curry

★★★★☆ 3.7 (349) • $$

"Never reviewed? Damn! Has been great with all their orders atleast in the last 2 years. The only place where I get my Rava onion masala dosa. The cauliflower 65(Gobi 65) was crispy and the chutneys(dipping sauces) they served were fresh. The tamarind one needs salt and a bit more zing but hey u can add salt on your own as you please :). A nice place to take care of my dosa cravings when am not in the mood to drive afar."

Raagini Indian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.1 (258) • $$

"I ordered garlic naan, paneer Tikka masala, badami khee (homemade rice pudding flavored with cardamom and blended with almonds), and mango Lassi one for pick up order. Everything was extremely flavorful, fresh, and well prepared. All extremely reasonably priced as well! The garlic Naan had plenty of chopped garlic and was a perfect way to wipe my bowl clean of the paneer tikka masala. Badami khee was ab great way to end the meal, refreshing way to balance the heat. Mango lassi was also very refreshing. They allow for indoor eating in a safe manner. Plenty of parking in the plaza. I cannot wait to come back!"

Virsa De Punjab

★★★★☆ 4.2 (237) • $$

"Upgraded the garlic naan for a buck. Well worth it. $17.99 for a lunch special. Always delicious and relaxing atmosphere!"

Chutney's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (304) • $

"Food: Haven't been to THIS location, but having gone to Northeastern, the Chutney's location there was DELICIOUS. Every food item that I've tried from there was amazing - dumplings, pizza, rice dishes, all incredible, no complaints at all. It is hearty, filling, warm food, good for all occasions but it is heavy. However it's worth it - portions are sufficient for what you pay for. I'd definitely come back to the Harvard Square location as I was so so sad when the Chutney's near Northeastern's campus closed... literally one of my favorite hidden gems.Location: LOVE Harvard Square - on a nice day, I'd recommend getting some Chutney's and eating it outdoors. So many good restaurants, such a cute area and def lots of outdoor seating. I love Harvard Sq in the Fall/Summer as well, there are usually fairy lights up which makes it so cute."

Mr India Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (247) • $$

"Hands down the best Indian food in the area. Every time we go somewhere else we wish we went here. Service has always been great and if you dine it, it usually doesn't take long to get your food. love this place"

Momo N Curry

★★★★☆ 4 (244)

"So yummy! I had the samosa chaat, chili plantain momo, and garlic naan. Everything was amazing and reasonably priced! There are lots of vegetarian momo options. I think the chili plaintain momo was my favorite, with a perfect combination of dense plantain filling, chewy momo skin, and spicy sauce! I ordered pickup on Doordash and it was ready quickly. Would definitely come back for takeout again!"