Kantipur Cafe

119 Hampshire St, Cambridge
(617) 714-3904

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Saag Paneer and Chicken Tikka Masala
Mild Chicken Tikka Masala
Steamed Chicken Momo
Vegetable Samosa
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Chowmein
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Makhani
Tandoori Momos
Basmati Rice

Menu

Appetizer
Khaja Set
Combination of chiura, bhatmaas, aloo ko achar, chicken, or vegetable chhoila.
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas with herbs and spices.
Vegetable Pakora
Fresh spinach, onion, cauliflower, potato with herbs, and spices batter fried in chickpea flour.
Samosa Chaat
Vegetable somosa with chickpeas, yogurt, onion, tomatoes, and mint sauce.
Vegetable Chhoila
Soya chunks marinated with herbs and spices with ginger, garlic, green chili, and lime juice.
Chicken Chhoila
Grilled chicken marinated with herbs and spices with ginger, garlic, green chili, and lime juice.
Papdi Chaat
Lentil chips, diced potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, yogurt, tamarind, and mint sauce.
Chicken Sekuwa
Chicken marinated with herbs and spices then grilled.
Chicken Pakora
Tender pieces of chicken with herbs and spices batter fried in chickpea flour.
Aloo Ko Achar
Boiled potatoes mixed with onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro, mustard oil, and touch of lemon juice.
Bara
Black lentil patties cooked with Himalayan herbs and spices.
Sukuti
Dried lamb meat (jerky) with Himalayan spices.
Sandeko Bhatmaas
Roasted soy beans mixed with onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and Himalayan herbs.

Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and Green Pepper.
Green Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and Green Pepper.

Soup
Chicken Soup
Flavorful chicken seasoned with spices and herbs garlic flavored.
Mulligatawny Soup
Traditional yellow lentil soup seasoned with Indian spices and herbs.
Kwanti Soup
Nine types of sprouted beans cooked with Himalayan herbs and spices.

Wings
Kantipur Wings
Hot Wings

Noodle
Vegetable Chow Mein
Noodle stir-fried with vegetables and herbs and spices.
Chicken Chow Mein
Noodle stir-fried with grilled chicken, vegetable, herbs, and spices.
Egg Chowmein
Noodle stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and herbs and spices.
Chicken Thukpa
Noodle with chicken, vegetables, and herbs and spices in chicken broth.
Vegetable Thukpa
Noodle with vegetable and herbs and spices in vegetable broth.
Shrimp Chow Mein
Noodle stir fried with shrimp, vegetables, and herbs and spices.

Tandoori Specialties
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight in yogurt and spices and baked in tandoor.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken with bone marinated overnight in yogurt and spices and baked in tandoor.
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of homemade cheese, bell pepper, onions marinated with herbs and spices, and baked in tandoor.
Seekh Kabab
Minced chicken seasoned with chopped onions, herbs and spices, and baked in tandoor.
Tandoori Shrimp
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced and baked in tandoor.

Vegetarian Specialties
Daal Makhani
Black lentils sautéed with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Saag Paneer
Flavorful blend of spinach, ginger, onion, and cubes of homemade cheese cooked in light spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Gobi Manchurian
Cauliflower batter fried and sautéed in mild soy garlic sauce. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy gravy made from onion, ginger, garlic, cashew, and almond. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes gently cooked with herbs and spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Vegetable Chili
Soya bean chunks stir fried with tomatoes, onions, Green Pepper, and touch of chili sauce. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Rayo Ko Saag
Mustard green sautéed with garlic. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Aloo Bodi Tama
Diced potatoes, black eye peas and bamboo shoot cooked with exotic herbs and spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Aloo Chana
Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.

Non-Vegetarian Specialties
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in tandoor and simmered in creamy tomato sauce. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Chicken Makhani
Marinated chicken cooked in tandoor, simmered in creamy tomato sauce with herbs, spices, and butter. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked with creamy gravy made from onion, ginger, garlic, cashew, and almond. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken marinated in spices and vinegar cooked with potato in a traditional hot curry sauce. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Lamb Korma
Tender pieces of boneless lamb cooked in creamy sauce, spices, and nuts. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Chicken Curry
Typical home style chicken curry cooked with fine blend of spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Lamb Curry
Tender pieces of lamb cooked robust curry of tomatoes, onion, ginger, and spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Chicken Manchurian
Chicken marinated with spices batter-fried, sautéed in mild soy, and garlic sauce. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb marinated in spices and vinegar cooked with potato in a traditional hot curry sauce. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Chicken Chili
Grilled chicken stir fried with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers with a touch of chili sauce. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Lamb Kadhai
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, and herbs. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Mango Chicken
Chicken cooked with Mango and onion Sauce and a blend of spices
Lamb Saag
Tender cubes of lamb sautéed and cooked in creamed spinach with exotic herbs and spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Goat Curry
Typical home style goat curry with bones cooked with exotic herbs and spices in savory sauce. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked in onion, tomato, and spinach based gravy with herbs. All entrees served with basmati rice.
Chicken Kadhai
Chicken cooked with bell pepper, onion, tomato, and exotic spices. All entrees served with basmati rice.

Seafood Specialties
Fish Curry
Typical home style fish curry in tomato sauce with herbs and spices.
Shrimp Masala
Shrimp cooked in creamy tomato sauce with herbs and spices.
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in light creamy sauce with nuts.
Shrimp Kadhai
Shrimp cooked with bell pepper, onion, and tomato with exotic spices.
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp cooked in creamed spinach with herbs and spices.

Rice Specialties
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken, cashew, raisin, sliced almond, spices, and fried onions.
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with goat, cashew, raisin, sliced almond, spices, and fried onions.
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with vegetables, cashew, raisin, sliced almond, spices, and fried onions.
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with lamb, cashew, raisin, sliced almond, spices, and fried onions.
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with shrimp, cashew, raisins, sliced almonds, spices, and fried onions.

Bread
Garlic Naan
Flat bread topped with garlic and cilantro.
Naan
Traditional flat Indian bread baked in tandoor.
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potato.
Aloo Naan
White flour bread stuffed with mashed potato and species.
Peshawari Naan
White flour bread stuffed with almonds and raisins.
Paratha
Multi layered whole wheat bread baked in tandoor touched with butter.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flour bread baked in tandoor.

Momo (Dumpling)
Chicken Momo
Homemade vegetable or chicken dumplings stuffed with onion, scallion, cabbage, cilantro, and Himalayan herbs and spices. Served with chutney.
Vegetable Momo
Homemade vegetable or chicken dumplings stuffed with onion, scallion, cabbage, cilantro, and Himalayan herbs and spices. Served with chutney.

Side Orders
Papad
Basmati Rice
Raita
Mixed Pickle
Mango Chutney
Chiura

Beverages
Mango Lassi
Soda
Sweet Lassi
Spring Water
Masala Tea
Mango Juice
Lemon Tea
Sparkling Water
Iced Tea
Coffee
Orange Juice

Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Rasmalai

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Recent Reviews

The food is good, the servers are super kind and accommodating. It just happens to look like a counter joint or takeout place so it’s not the coziest place to go for a dinner where you’re sitting down. They should revive the look of the place if they want to keep those Cambridge prices.
September 2025
One of the very best restaurants Cambridge has to offer. Food is always flavorful and delicious (some of my favorite tikka masala out there, and the aloo naan is not to be missed), a great value, and always friendly and helpful service. Great for takeout or for dining in.
September 2025
I have been eating at this cafe frequently. I love the no-frill atmosphere with some awesome food. I love their steamed momos, chowmein. Also the chicken tikka masala, naans and the mango lassis are yum. It's simple food without the fuss and a local go to for a good quick meal. The serving staff is also very courteous and kind.
July 2025

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Kantipur Cafe

119 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 714-3904