YES YES AND YES!!!!…read more If you're looking for a place that serves absolutely delicious Indian food, LOOK HERE!! I am soooo happy to finally have found an Indian restaurant where every single dish I ordered was TOOOO GOOD!!! From the delicious dosa, to its sambar, to the absolutely perfect chicken tikka masala, and the unforgettable Chana masala, wow wow wow!!! Don't forget to get some filter coffee, because it's exactly how it tastes back in India--YUM! Staff is kind and seem to be very helpful with any inquiries you may have. There is a lot of high-tops chairs, but I'm sure you're likely to find a table here to sit--and trust you'll want to because the food is THAT good!

This place is a hidden gem in Boston. It has amazingly delicious Indian food. Great service!read more

Good! I got a dosa with spice and onions. Was exactly as described. The sauces were quite good…read more Would do more in dosa next time

I speak as a person with more of an Indian palate... don't do it unless you want to be…read moredisappointed. The dosa was incredibly disappointing. The dosa itself was a strange texture - it reminded us more of paper than a dosa which should be crispy yet fluffy at the same time. I'm not sure what this place uses for batter. The sambar was ok, but the chutneys were waaaaay too sweet (could have been a dessert itself lol). The potatoes in the dosa masala also didn't taste seasoned. The samosa chaat was very one note. A chaat should be a balance of textures, flavors, and temperatures yet this was one pile of weird mush. The samosa itself was soooo soggy it added nothing to the dish. The sev wasn't crispy enough either, and the chutneys again too sweet. The place serves chai (through a machine, not brewed by a person). It's got a small seating area to eat inside. Again, save your dosa cravings for elsewhere.

Very solid spot! I ordered D'Guru from UberEats and picked up my food in person. There weren't many…read morepeople dining in person, so it might be more of a takeout spot. I was very impressed with the portion size... and I can certainly eat a lot. The meal was also pretty filling, especially because it came with both naan and rice. In terms of the main dishes, I was a big fan of the Aloo Baingan (eggplant and potatoes) and also enjoyed the Hare Moong Ki Dal (lentils). I'd be happy to come back again!

Such a good place for lunch!…read more I got the butter chicken with saag that came with two plain naans. I also ordered one vegetable pakora which was AMAZING. For $1.50? It was so worth it. My whole lunch only costed about $15 lol if you ever had Indian food, it can get pretty pricey. But for their lunch menu here, it's so affordable. Highly recommend getting it for lunch if you're in the area!

I was transported back to dinners from my childhood in New Delhi. I appreciated how indulgent the…read moreexperience felt. The velvet interiors in jewel tones, the well staffed team who were attentive but not overbearing, and the beautiful presentation of each dish - the experience showed the owners had invested whole heartedly in customer experience, unlike some ethnic food places that do the bare minimum. Everything here was clean, elegant, thoughtful. Now, let's talk about the food. The appetizer (beet croquette) was excellent. The usual trap with kebabs, especially vegetarian ones, is that they feel dry. This didn't. We also got paneer pasanda, which was not my favorite. It was deep fried and turned rubbery. I'm more a fan of soft paneer that melts in your mouth. The lachha paratha was good. The item I'm still thinking of is their amazing mango lassi, which is like a drinking version of srikhand! Overall, I found the pricing to be fair based on the quality of the experience ($7 lassi, $13 appetizer, $20 entree, $8 breads).

Probably my new favorite Indian restaurant!! I've come here now twice, once for lunch and once for…read moredinner. The interior has a bunch of tables, and sitting out on the patio is also delightful. Over my visits, I've ordered the palak paneer, butter chicken, chicken korma, the crispy cauliflower, and the kale and sakarkandi chaat. The chaat was incredible - I ordered this on the server's recommendation and probably could've eaten many more bowls of it! It has kale that's been battered in a flavorful layer and then deep fried until it's crispy, along with sweet potatoes and the perfect balance of sauces. Really to die for! The crispy cauliflower also hits. It has a spiced batter that coats the cauliflower and makes every bit delicious. The star of the mains may well have been the palak paneer! I feel like it's sometimes hard to find a palak/saag paneer that is flavorful and thick. This was one of the best I've had. It was super creamy, rich in flavor, and had a good ratio of palak to paneer. The special butter chicken has a nice smoky flavor that distinguishes it from other butter chickens. The shahi murgh korma was also fabulous. I've really enjoyed their garlic naan, which is charred well and fluffy. Their dinner service was a bit slow on the Friday evening we went, but we really enjoyed sitting on the patio on a beautiful night so we couldn't complain too much. I think the portions are pretty generous and the prices are fair. It's a great location, looking out on Beacon St. and right near St. Mary's and Fenway. I will definitely be back!!!!

This review falls somewhere between 3 1/2 to 4 stars…read more Ever since I heard about Don't Tell Aunty opening up last year I've been itching to get in and try it, especially as someone who loves Indian cuisine and someone who is often intrigued by fusion concepts and modern twists on classic dishes. We finally decided to go for a mid afternoon meal on a Saturday in the beginning of June. We looked at the menu online ahead of time to refresh our memories on their offerings, and the food was listed all together in a section called "all day menu". We had some dishes in mind that we wanted to try, namely the tikka tots, the mirchi bhajji and the rasam ramen. Unfortunately none of these items were on the menu when we went in. I realized that they have separate menus for lunch and dinner with the lunch menu being more limited, which I know lots of restaurants do. Nevertheless we were still excited to try the food there. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. Beautiful design, very comfortable and the music was a vibe. Contrary to some of the other reviews here saying that the service was aloof and lackluster, we found that it was prompt and down to earth. We opted for some Indian beers over cocktails. For food we decided on some curry dishes. Boyfriend ended up with paneer butter masala, I had Goan fish curry and we split some garlic naan. The guy did warn ahead of time that the fish curry was a naturally spicy dish, to which I stated that I was totally cool with that since I love the spicier dishes. Boyfriend asked for his butter masala to be extra hot. The presentation of the entrees is absolutely stunning. The rice was fluffy and the curry hit all the flavor notes as it was a little sweet, a little spicy and a little tangy. In hindsight I think I should've asked them to make it a tad spicier for me, but the flavor was definitely there and it was a pretty solid, filling dish. Boyfriend really enjoyed his butter masala, saying that they delivered on his request for extra heat. The bread wasn't bad, though the portion is rather small and it kind of reminded me of the packaged naan bread you can get at the grocery store. Overall it was a good experience at Don't Tell Aunty. I did see on the website that they were making changes to the menu, so I look forward to seeing what else they can do.

Everything worst experience - AC not working in 90 degree…read morehot - They did not ask us how much spicy wanted and Biryani too spicy and non tasty spicy - Chicken 65 appetizer is frozen just warmed up and it is not chicken 65 - Pizza bread is Indian naan bread and taste bad - Service very bad - They lied that every Saturday DJ/Dance floor and when we went to Saturday eve, they said it is only once a month Saturday and not sure when .....Everything is bad.

This was GREAT! My husband is Indian and we eat Indian a lot- we had ordered takeout from here…read morebefore but never dined in- it was SO nice! Such a pretty and nice ambiance for a date night, they even had live music from a local singer- Miranda Rae! She was amazing and so talented! Now the food, again, we eat a lot of Indian- so we can have high expectations. But WOW. We were absolutely blown away. We had ordered the lamb shank masala and butter chicken, it was SO good! That was the best lamb I've ever had- hands down. This is our new favorite spot. The owner, Madhu, was so kind and sweet. He explained that for every dish on the menu he and his wife had studied how to make it perfectly through cooking classes they had taken across India. And the lamb had no added tenderizers and it was SO TENDER. I'm so impressed, we will be coming back here! Thank you, Crystal Spoons!

We picked Crystal Spoons for a family member's graduation as it looked quite fancy from the…read morepictures. Ambience-wise, it indeed was very fancy and upscale, with beautiful vivid blue plush chairs and florals and crystal light fixtures hanging from the ceilings. (There was a giant screen with bollywood trailers blasting which was a little jarring but the rest of the restaurant was beautiful.) Food-wise, it was average, not incredible, but service was painfully slow, which was the biggest problem. We also missed bowls of rice that were specifically ordered to come along with our dishes. We had to ask repeatedly, and still did not get all of the rice to come out. My in-laws also asked for chai repeatedly but did not end up getting it served despite asking 3-4 times. I got the malai kofta -- would skip this one; small tiny dumplings, sauce OK. The veggie and chicken rice palou dishes were nicely seasoned and came with raita. My favorite here was the saag paneer which had a nuttier creamy texture (it actually wasn't even on the menu but the kitchen was able to offer it upon request). We also did like the aloo tikki chaat (potato appetizer) which was served warm with nice chutney. Samosas were ok (price on the menu is for a set of 2).

I have tried many Indian restaurant in Boston. This is the only restaurant in Boston which serves…read moreauthentic Indian taste. I had an opportunity to talk to the owner of the restaurant and he stated that the raw spices used in the food is prepared by the owner himself. Also the mango lassi was so thick and delicious. My favorite dish over here was Saag paneer, Chicken Tikka masala and Samosa. The ambience is relaxing with vintage Indian music playing in background. We always get super friendly service.

What I liked: Good location at the Kendall T-stop…read more Fast service. Reasonable prices for wine by the bottle. Good amount of lamb in the lamb saag. What could be improved: Wine selection. I suspect they are limited by screw cap wines, but there may be better quality Cabernet Sauvignon on the market.

We stumbled upon this place. Wanted a quick snack because it was late afternoon n we had dinner…read moreresie in a few hours. The dumplings are so good. We will definitely come back n try other things. Service was super nice n accommodating.

Food: Absolutely incredible! 11/10. The Momo's were the best part. The chow mein was also fire!…read more Service: This part was ok. One of our servers wasn't too sure about the gluten free options for my roommate... Ambiance: Cute with outdoor and indoor seating. Overall would come back and try more food :)