Really loved the experience, the Cochin Chicken Curry was spot on - I hail from Kerala and get good…read morequality Indian food in Dallas which is where I live these days, so trust me on this dish. Had it with Naan, crispy and fresh. I also had a Chicken 65 which was also nice. Servers were energetic, the restaurant was almost full even though I was probably the last customer to walk in for dinner tonight. Customers at the restaurant included people of Indian origin and other ethnicities which to me is a good indication of the popularity of the restaurant.

Came on a busy Valentine's Day and was able to get two seats at the bar. I ordered the chicken…read moretikka masala, and we shared the samosas and vegetable fritters as appetizers, then tried a dessert as well. All the food was so good, and the owner was very friendly in sharing information about the dishes. Both the samosas and fritters were nicely cooked and crispy. The mint sauce and chutney tasted fresh and complemented the appetizers well. I asked for medium heat for the chicken tikka masala, and it came with rice. Both the curry and the rice were hearty portions. The chicken pieces were lean white meat, cleanly cut, and tender. The bell peppers and onions were well coated in the curry sauce while still maintaining their crunch and texture. Overall, a very solid meal, especially for sharing several dishes.

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!

Food (1.5/2): Great food option for what I think is an…read moreauthentic Indian cuisine, though I'm not sure which particular region this is coming from. All I can say is their rice dish is full of spice (and actually spicy, in a very good way), which makes you want to just cram more food as you eat. You can taste their chicken and rice are very well-seasoned with a great balance between the spices (maybe the spicy part is a bit too strong). A minor negative for me is just the amount of "protein" that comes along with the dish--I wished they'd give a bit more. Service/wait-time/cleanliness (1.5/2): Difficult seating arrangement but service was otherwise very friendly, though not particularly fast. The wait-time was decent, the longest being trying to get a seat rather than the food itself. Cleanliness is so-so. Price (0.5/1): Their pricing I think is fair, for the quality and portion of food that they provide.

Okay, so I'm a little torn…read more This is gonna sound conceited, because it is, but Jersey Indian food just crushes the competition. And by competition I mean the rest of the country. Give it to Jersey, it's basically all we have. So when I come at an Indian place here it's like a rebound after a bad breakup - I'm expecting to be disappointed. And Boston (Seaport, specifically) is well-supplied in disappointment. But Madras is...good. Not great. It's wickedly expensive, $20 for a dosa with a base set of ingredients, but that's kind of normal price levels for the area. But the quality is decent and when they say spicy they don't mean Taco Bell Fire sauce. Madras' spicy hurts good. Dosas come with a set of sauces, which each have something to say - it's a whole culinary conversation. Besides the price, I think the dosas are a little dense - when I've had them before (yes, in Jersey), they tend to be crispier, more crackly and able to handle their fillings better. So - not the best, but I'd definitely go back.

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.

This place has been on the top of my list to try for a while and I was finally in the area, so I…read moredecided to make the 20 min walk to Ssaanjh. The restaurant offers a beautiful ambiance and you're warmly greeted by their wonderful team as you walk in. The menu boasts unique speciality dishes that you won't find in most places. The owner, Manju, curated a blend of flavors for me to try that paired perfectly together. This truly elevated my experience. I enjoyed every dish here. I had a difficult two days, but being here at Ssaanjh was healing. I embraced my time here and look forward to coming back with family, friends, or even myself. Thank you to the lovely team here, keep on rocking!

Saanjh presents itself as a fine dining Indian restaurant -- white tablecloths, elegant plating,…read moreand a chic, modern atmosphere -- and in that sense, they definitely deliver. The space is clean, stylish, and thoughtfully decorated, blending a chic Indian vibe with subtle Italian-inspired décor. It's a lovely setting, especially for date night or a more upscale dinner. That said, the food itself was... fine, but not standout. We spent about $60 on one appetizer, one shared entrée, and two pieces of naan, which feels a bit steep for what we got. I also left hungry. Highlights: The dahi puri was the star of the meal -- super refreshing, flavorful, and a perfect bite between richer dishes. The naan was well-seasoned, crisp on the outside, fluffy inside, and genuinely delicious. The butter chicken had a nice kick of spice but was otherwise surprisingly bland and lacked depth of flavor. If you've had a lot of Indian food (especially in the Cambridge area), this may fall a bit short. There are several nearby spots that offer more memorable flavors. If you're staying in or near Boston proper, Shanti in Dorchester and Sher-a-Punjab in Quincy are both stronger options. That said, Saanjh is very convenient for its location, which gives it an edge. Service: Service was quick, efficient, and genuinely warm. We had the pleasure of speaking with Saj (?) who was an absolute highlight of the experience. He was friendly, engaging, and went above and beyond -- even staying about 15 minutes past his break just to chat with us. He clearly cares about the guest experience and deserves serious recognition (and probably a raise!). Overall: Come here for the ambiance, service, and convenience. If exceptional Indian food is your top priority, there are better options nearby. Still, a pleasant experience overall, especially thanks to the great service.

I stayed at the CitizenM hotel in Backbay and just needed something to eat. I planned on going to…read moreanother place on the street but Don't Tell Aunty caught my eye and am I so glad it did so! The food was phenomenal. Hands down, no notes, fantastic. The portions were shockingly large. The atmosphere was club like which felt a little odd but also added to the vibes. Service was quick, recommendations were given without fanfare and they were absolutely correct. Absolutely would go back in a heart beat and I was texting friends with upcoming Boston trips to make sure to stop in.

Was really looking forward to coming here after seeing all of the hype on instagram and…read moreTikTok...only to get confronted with the hard truth: don't come here if you're looking for authentic Indian food. If you're looking for a vibey place with interesting twists on Indian food (not spicy by any means) then this is your place. If you're looking for authentic Indian food (sweet butter chicken????) then maybe consider going someplace else....I do have to say that the staff was kind enough to ask if I wanted something else, but tasting the food let me know that most likely anything else wouldn't be my type. I will say that the fish fry was pretty decent but definitely order some chaat masala on the side for some extra flavor. The chutney that came with it was very watery. Also the 2 naans was too funny, never been to a restaurant that gave less than 4 pieces.

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).

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.

Back in Boston so had to come back here again. Tonight the food was delicious and perfect! I asked…read morefor extra chilies in my chili naan and they delivered! The achar was great as always! I said this before but the free onion chutney is so amazing. The Lamb Rogan Josh was very spicy and mouth watering ! Loved it all!

Cumin Indian Eats was a super intriguing concept... the CAVA/Chipotle of Indian foods…read more My experience ordering was easy enough and the staff was friendly/capable of answering questions about their food/menu. The product I walked away with looked VERY inviting. I think, for my taste, I would have appreciated bolder flavors and more spice. Having said that -- I respect the fact that they are in a food hall and have several other types of cuisines to compete with. There's a balance to strike with flavor intensity and heat levels, I can imagine.

Stopped by after work to pick up a quick dinner. It wasn't crowded at all. Lots of people in the…read morecenter of the food court so the ambiance was lively overall. The cashier took my order and instructed me on how it works....similar to chipotle-you pick a base, a protein, and some toppings. When I went to pay, I will say I was a little surprised by how messy the restaurant space looked - they could def work on tidying up. I ordered the butter chicken with rice topped with cilantro and tomatoes. My hubby got the yellow curry Chana masala with the same toppings. I ordered samosas as an app too. Was going to get pita bread but I noticed it was frozen so changed my mind. The flavors were OK. I really liked the samosas with the tamarind sauce. And, I appreciated that they used environmentally friendly packaging.

Having been to Nepal, I was beyond excited to try this spot. Unfortunately had to do grubhub, but…read moredidn't affect the meal. Had: Tandoori roti - great 2 piece chapati - good Chicken momo - great Nepali thali (chicken curry) - soo good Overall, this will probably be one of my favorite spots since moving to Cambridge and will stop by in person asap.

After being in Boston for 5 years, this was hands down the worst dining experience I've ever had…read more The service was awful. My family and I waited over 50 minutes for our food. We watched over 20 online orders get sent out of the kitchen, and the waiters never came to our table to check on us. When complaining to the owner/manager, he expressed his apologies and mentioned that they were understaffed. This is no excuse for shitty service. If you are understaffed, why are you still taking so many online orders? Focus on your dine-in tables for the night! When the food did come, it was SO SO average -- something I didn't need to come all the way to Union Square for. Definitely not worth the wait. TL;DR - I will never be returning here, and will never, ever recommend.

This is good solid Indian food. The way it was served, to how fresh everything was…read more The mint chutney had wave of aroma that complimented the community of food that accompanied it. I am excited to try the mango chutney next. The vindaloo had the spice I was looking for with the naan truly having the bubble airy texture. It is a small place and worth it to go.

Food is very good. Service is fast. Perfect hole in the wall with just 4 tables and tiny counter…read morespace but it works, mostly a takeout place. But I like to eat here. Have tried many dishes over the years. I'm not an expert but know what I like. Street metered parking.