50 Best Indian Restaurants near Allston

“I generally get Doordash delivery from this place for the last couple months. It's quick service. I think their parathas are very good but their naans are mediocre at best. One thing I'd like to point out is inconsistency -sometimes they'd send me yogurt with the paratha and sometimes they won't. I like that some of their chicken options are white meat chicken.“

“We had such a wonderful dining experience, largely thanks to Milli! From the moment we sat down, she was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. She took the time to walk us through the menu, gave great recommendations based on what we were in the mood for, and checked in just the right amount - never too much, never too little. Even when the restaurant got busy, Milli stayed calm, kept a smile on her face, and made sure our drinks were always topped up and our food came out perfectly timed. She clearly cares about giving guests a great experience, and it showed in every interaction. Service like this is what turns a good meal into a memorable one. If you're dining here, ask for Milli - she'll take great care of you. Will definitely be back!“

“stopped by when in town for work. Spice levels were just right, service was fine, and food was great. I can't wait to visit again!“

“i love their food and so is family i highly recommend them“

“Great place. Food is great and family owned! 👏👍“

“Great ambience, delicious food, awesome service!! Definitely recommend to anyone who loves Indian food.“

“Came with my wife who has strict food restrictions due to allergies. Normally she would just get an appetizer for safety’s sake. The owner took the time to fix her up and have a full meal. The food itself? Spectacular. Will be back many many times.“

“my friends and I had dinner here, tried the chicken tikka masala, palak paneer, and dal makhni with garlic naan. very rich, balanced flavors. my friend (who is from india) enjoyed the authenticity of the dishes and the quality of the palak paneer. staff were very attentive and kind. decoration is beautifully done and the bathroom + space is very clean. they also gave us complimentary elaneer payasam at the end of the meal. interested in coming back here for their $15 lunch special (curry + 2 appetizers) one day

pictured: garlic naan and palak paneer“

“Love their dosa and chole bhature !!!!“

“Sher-A-Punjab is a great spot for authentic Indian food in Boston. The flavors are rich and well balanced and the service is friendly. I especially enjoyed their butter chicken and naan. Definitely a place I'd go back to!“

“Tried the buffet on the weekend. The cost vs food is amazing! They had a good spread of food, that they would refill quickly. Fresh naan for the table is also really great. The place was clean and comfortable. I would recommend going 15-20 minutes early on weekends cause there could be a short wait. Overall, worth the cost and the trip to kenmore.“

“very very Nice food Namaste Spice Arlington MA“

“india Pizza in Lexington, MA - A Hidden Gem. I recently visited India Pizza in Lexington, MA, for the first time and wasn't sure what to order. I decided on fried chicken and fried vegetable rice, which turned out to be an awesome choice. The rice came out first, and it was fantastic. The chicken was perfectly crisp, just the way I like it, even though I didn't request it that way. The customer service was top-notch—very professional. I only interacted with one staff member, but the service was fast, and I didn't have to wait long for anything. I highly recommend you try their food. I'll definitely be coming back. Excellent service all around! I'm not a person who try different culture foods. The reviews sold me. The Service I received again was top notch 👌 👍“

“Has an amazing Valentines dinner here tonight. Both the food and the service were out of this world. One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten. Thank you for having us and can’t wait to enjoy again!!!“

“Best Indian food in Massachusetts!!“

“I have tried almost every Indian restaurant in Boston and this place has got me hooked. I have lived in India for 15 years and love Indian food and this place has the most authentic taste from what I have had in India. Highly recommend! 🤝💪“

“wah ji wah , desi feel was awaken , best food bhaji , guys come here and taste real indian food“

“Food was really good and quick delivery“

“The restaurant is nice and cozy. The service is great, they are attentive, quick, and very courteous. The food was prepared quickly and brought out promptly. The food was good but not superb otherwise it would have been worth another star. If you are close it is a good meal at a decent price. I had the chicken curry with garlic naan.“

“I was in Quincy for a few days visiting family and stumbled upon Tiranga while out for a walk. They serve since of the best Indian food I've ever had. . I'll definitely return next time in in Quincy.“

“This is the second time in one week my friend and I have chosen this restaurant as our destination for food, drinks, and merriment and we were not disappointed.The staff is a delight, both times we were greeted with a warm smile and they were very knowledgeable recommending dishes and levels of spice. The naan bread is delicious and the appetizers and entrees we ordered were amazing as well bursting with so much flavor. The cocktails were crafted with precision and so much passion from the wonderful bartender. The live music is great! We definitely recommend Chulo restaurant and plan on returning again and again!“

“Such a great place! I haven’t had goat since I was in India and it tasted just like I was back there! Great mango lassi and chicken tiki masala too!“

“It is really good good with good quantity Very friendly staff and good at explaining their menu Must try“

“The food here is delicious and the service beautiful. We loved it! The lunch specials are not to be missed. Great value!“

“Amazing restaurant! one of the best Malai kofta's i have ever had. Recommend onion pakora as well. They were super crispy. Amazing value as well. If I had to pick only a small bone it's that the green chutney was quite bland. Other than that, everything was great.“

“Although a restaurant serving both Greek and Indian dishes may seem strange, do not let that deter you. This restaurant lives up to their name in quality and service. My daughter had a Gyro plate, while my wife and I had the Awadhi Jackfruit Korma and Peri Peri Kingfish. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend this restaurant. We will definitely return!“

“We had a full buffet lunch today available only on weekends. The menu included Rajasthani Mirchi pakodas, vegetarian sandwich, Pani purees, Pav Bhajee, Mango juice and Chaas as Appetisers followed by main course with 4 veg curries, Uttapams, Nan, Paneer Parothas, purees, Pineapple biryanee, basmati rice, daal, papadams and 3 types of sweets. Such a grand menu... We tasted small portions but guys.. Everything was yummy 😋.. Please do visit next time on Saturdays...“

“Vaisakhi is the breath of fresh air that the restaurant scene in this little corner of Brighton and all of Cleveland Circle needs. Finally a sit down, casual Indian place that's reasonably priced and doesn't require half an hour each way on the T to get to! Even on their first day open, their food is better than several of the Indian restaurants in the Boston area that I've eaten at. Tucked away across from the Sutherland Road T stop, you can follow your nose to the doorstep of the restaurant. The interior tastefully restrained, bright colors and some simple paintings above the booths. The space is small, but not cramped and the booth seating at least was very comfortable. The three gentlemen who own/run the front of the house are eager to please. We were seated right away and given water and menus. The menu is comprehensive without being too large and confusing. The vegetarian, and meat sections are both equally sized, so there's plenty of options for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. My wife and I started out with the vegetable pakoras. These little fritters of batter and veggies were served hot, with a little bit of salty spice powder and dipping sauces. The crunchy shell pairs nicely with the soft veggies inside and tastes amazing when you put a bit of the red onion chutney on it. For our main course we ordered the saag paneer and the dal makhani, two of our favorite vegetarian dishes in Indian cuisine. The dal makhani was subtle, not overly spiced and not overly rich like many I've had. The lentils weren't rock hard or cooked into mush. The star of the show was definitely the saag paneer though. The saag was so wonderfully rich and smooth and spiced perfectly, and the paneer was the perfect texture, not too soft and mushy and now dry and crumbly. We decided to leave room for some desert and tried both the gulab jamun and the kheer. The kheer was a bit under seasoned for my taste, not enough rose water or cardamom and a bit on this thin side, but it served as a nice palate cleanser. The gulab jamun was excellent, the syrup not too sweet or floral and the balls had a nice subtle flavor to them as well. I'm lucky enough to live right around the corner from Vaisakhi, but I would gladly travel a lot further for this food.“

“Last time we were, someone in the kitchen may have swapped our dishes and we ended up with exceptionally spicy food. When I mentioned this to a manager yesterday, he encouraged us to get a sample of the offending dish before ordering. Of course, the food was excellent as it's been since we discovered this place nearly five years ago.“

“The food is delicious and they are very efficient, with great service. Highly recommend the Chilli Paneer! They also don't skimp on the condiments, as some others do.“

“Wooow!! Every bite was amazing… the lamb mushroom masala 🔥😤🔥 the noodle 😍 and everything else was just sensational!! My stomach, body and soul right now overall 😁 💯🏆🥇🏆“

“Best lunch buffet. I especially like the Palak Paneer (cottage cheese and spinach).“

“My husband and I absolutely LOVED our meals. Looking forward to many future orders! Highly recommend the chicken tikka masala, veggie samosas, veggie momo, and chicken curry! Can’t wait to try more items on the menu next time :)“

“Can I give service 100/10? They let me borrow 2 bucks once when I ran out of money for the bus even tho I wasn’t a customer. Then I came back and the food is awesome! Lamb is crazy good. Mango Lassi goes perfect with the food. The lunch special is great and has enough food for 2 people. They also have chai for you to just self-serve!!“

“It’s been a while since I had a buffet they did not Disappoint me.“

“Tried this place for the first time for lunch. Was getting tired of going to all the usual places. I’m very glad I did.

Food: this is one of the few places I’ve seen where you can order goat (and this place is in a mall food court!) so I had to try. I got the Goat curry (medium spice) and it was what I expected of goat and so much more! If you have never eaten goat, it can be a bit chewy and maybe more fatty compared to other meat, and this is served on the bone so be careful when you eat as bone chips can be around in the sauce. Medium spice was good for me, added zip without taking away from the flavor, but a softer palate might think it is too spicy. It came with a portion of long grain basmati rice. It was enough for me but the curry portion could probably cover two rice portions. So if you like a lot of rice, add an extra order. I very much enjoyed the food.

Service: gave them a 5 for service. It was easy to order online and my order was ready right on time. The staff that served me was kind and asked if I wanted utensils. When I said yes she asked if was eating in the food court and when I told her I was she added in a plate so I didn’t have to eat off the bag/out of the containers.

Atmosphere: atmosphere is three because it’s a mall food court - not much else to add.

Will absolutely be eating here again.“

“Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. I had Madras Chicken, and plain Naan. Both were great. The room is simple, modern with a friendly cozy feel. The staff were warm and helpful. This place is an instant favorite, and will be part of my regular rotation.“

“Amazon food every time. Buffet is fresh and hot and always changes“

“They have really good customer service and Food is really so good and delicious.I appreciate for your service.“

“Living nearby, Kantipur has become my go-to every week for quarantine takeout. I've tried all the chicken dishes about 3 times by now and I still can't decide which is the best! But my favorite menu item is the vegetable pakora appetizer. Dip it in the chutney sauce and you'll understand. 🎁🎊“

“Food was good, service was nice“

“We went there on a weekend night and tried the dosa with Kakarampodi and spicy potato. The dosa was good and probably the best thing we ordered. The idlis were also soft and fresh.
We also tried the pav bhaji, pani puri, and samosa chaat, but those were pretty average and nothing really stood out. Since they’re mainly known for their dosas, I’d say stick to those if you’re visiting. Overall, it was decent and I would go again for dosa and Karampodi.“

“Wow! I've walked past WOW TIKKA a million times and was always thrown off by their branding and logo. If that sounds silly, trust me, it really is. What a loss on my part. Perhaps not the most traditional style of Indian food (mix and match of starch, proteins, sauces), but, Oh Lord, did it hit the SPOT. Don't judge a book by its cover I would say. Try them out! Wonderful staff and delicious food for good prices.“

“Good food we use them for catering events at our place and always perfect as we expect. 5 star“

“Visiting Boston with my wife for a few days and we dined at Shanti. What a great find, cosy atmosphere, good menu, excellent food and first class service. Strongly recommend to all!“

“The food was fresh and delicious. They had an excellent vegan choice menu. They also had good meat dishes. My partner had an amazing goat curry. I had a Bindi masala. The service was friendly and prompt. It was a snowy evening, so it was not very busy.“

“Dosa was very fresh and waiters very kind. The wait staff help you to select flavors and keep your water glass filled.“

“The dosa tastes truly authentic, just like proper Indian food back home. Definitely worth trying if you’re looking for real flavors.

One small suggestion: it would be great to have authentic filter coffee on the menu to complete the experience.“

“In six years living in the North Shore, our family has probably eaten here five times. We have enjoyed the food each time. Service is prompt and unobtrusive. Tonight we had Saag Paneer and Paneer Tikka Masala with garlic naan and chai. Fresh, warm naan is always tasty but at some restaurants as it cools it becomes doughy and tasteless. At Rang, the naan is good hot or cool. The curries were tasty and the medium spiciness was just right. The samosas had lots of stuffing, and the wrap was not oily (an issue at many).“

“Visiting Boston with my wife for a few days and we dined at Shanti. What a great find, cosy atmosphere, good menu, excellent food and first class service. Strongly recommend to all!“