The food here is truly lovely. Whenever I'm in the area, I stop by. It's super affordable, the…read moreplace is always well kept and clean, the service is attentive, and the flavors have always been on point with every dish I have tried. PLUS I heard it's under new ownership along with a new chef who was trained by none other than Ranveer Braar--judge and world famous chef on Master Chef India. SAY LESS! 1000% recommend.

Our go-to for Indian food. The restaurant is under new ownership, and the difference is incredible…read more The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every dish we ordered had amazing spice and authenticity without being overly heavy. The service was also outstanding. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely seemed happy to be there. The new owners have done a fantastic job creating a warm atmosphere while keeping the quality of the food top-notch. If you haven't been in a while, it's definitely worth giving this place another try. Easily the best Indian restaurant in the area now. Highly recommend!

I think the food here is delicious. Been ordering from them for almost 20 years (they've moved…read morelocations during that interval). Chicken tikka marsala, dal, lamb korma, saag paneer, various eggplant dishes...exceedingly tasty and their take-out is very prompt. Thank you!

This review is for the weekend buffet experience!…read more First off, great location - being close to the green line, the bus and having parking available in the parking lot and street parking. Second, the service was great! They made sure we were never low on water or naan (which was dangerous because I was eating way too much of it). Now, the food. There were so many options and the set up was great. They had these little stands with hooks for the cover of the dishes to be attached to while grabbing your meal. There was also chai, a little salad bar and some sweets. My favorites were the samosas and the chicken tikka. I wish there were some options with a spicy kick but I appreciated that the food accommodated most's spice tolerance level.

Came here for a birthday lunch and I have to say that this restaurant far exceeded my expectations…read more The innovation and modern take on Indian food was exciting, delicious, and I left wanting to order even more items on the menu than we did! I will definitely be back here. Beetroot and peanut croquette ($14) - I've never seen this on an Indian menu before, but it was great! Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the beets and lemon sour cream were perfectly balanced with the peanut chutney. And not only did this taste great, but the presentation was gorgeous. Pani puri ($12) - My favorite starter - I loved how the restaurant separated the liquid from the rest of the ingredients, allowing us to pour it in ourselves to create that satisfying crunchy bite. The flavors melded together perfectly and the texture was exactly what I wanted with this. Butter chicken ($22) - I wasn't sure how they'd elevate butter chicken, but adding the rogan oil and the smoked makhni was absolutely it. The dish looked beautiful, and there was plenty of chicken in it - enough for two people. On top of that, it came with a large order of basmati rice so we didn't have to order any additional rice. Delicious and well worth the price! Chili garlic naan ($7) - This was SPICY. Wow. I drank so much water eating this, but if you like chilis this is for you. There were so many chilis on the naan and you got heaps of them with every bite. The flavor was full and garlicky too, but beware if you do not do well with spice. Gulab Jamun tart ($11) - This was BEAUTIFUL. The silver flakes and just the idea of putting this dessert in a tart was genius. I love this dessert normally, but this version was elevated without losing its core flavors. Really great and floral. Dessert pot ($11) - This was SO SO GOOD. The chocolate layers weren't really a cake - they were crunchy and chewy and soft and just a bombardment of pleasant textures with sweet chocolate. And then the ice cream layers tasted like Masala Chai ice cream, and the playing made it look like a jar of dirt with flowers on top. So so so so innovative and creative - I absolutely loved this dessert. On top of it all, the price of this meal was so incredibly affordable. For elevated food like this, I'd have expected to pay more, but each dish in itself was incredibly reasonably priced. We felt like we got an upscale experience for a very reasonable price, and we will be back again absolutely!

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).

Mirchi Nation might have the only good biryani in the metro Boston area. If you know you know, most…read moreof the biryani in the city is closer to a pulao than a proper biryani. I had the chicken biryani and it was properly spiced with the addition of crispy onions and cilantro. The chicken was a bit overcooked but a solid biryani nonetheless!

Holy moly it's so bad…read more.. Butter Chicken (1/10): this didn't taste like anything besides butter. There was so much butter that the intensity of it was burning into my tongue. I really can't have more than a few bites of this. The chicken was so dry, too. Rice was below average. Nizami Chicken Dum Biryani (1/10): I thought the butter chicken was dry, but this chicken tasted like it came out of a desiccator in the center of the sun. Holy moly this chicken was almost inedible. The rice was pretty bad, lacking in flavor. The sauces were fine, but also unnecessary. They really didn't pair that well with the biryani. Worst butter chicken AND worst biryani I've had in my life. I hit the jackpot today. At least the portion sizes are big. Prices are reasonable (if the food were actually edible). I got this recommendation from the r/Boston subreddit. I've now learned my lesson.

I am take out kida guy and after read Yelp reviews I had to try Grand India…read more I just ordered, Chettinad Goat Curry spice level Mild with tax paid for $20.33 comes with white rice. very authentic spice use, quite enjoyable Goat pieces with bone, dark rich flavor made me deciding to try more near the future. Nice and warm on stomach although I wish they could add pickle or something.

Food was decent, service was great, quiet little restaurant in Brookline. Wouldn't go back but okay…read morefor a dinner. Soup and gobi manchurian were spicy.

I was in town for a reunion with my buddies, and while exploring Newbury Street, we came across…read moreSarva. The place was buzzing for a Thursday night, which was a great sign! While we waited for our table, the host kindly accommodated us at the bar, where we tried a mango-flavored cocktail Mango Blaze, that tasted like a spiked Aam Panna--a fun and refreshing twist! We ordered a couple of appetizers, and they hit all the right notes, especially the Chilli Mushroom, which was a standout. For the mains, the Zafrani Kofta and Kadai Veg were flavorful, perfectly balanced on spice, and not overly oily. The rest of the group tried some non-vegetarian dishes and seemed equally pleased. The interiors felt fresh and inviting, and the staff was warm, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. I don't write reviews often, but this experience deserved one. It was wonderful to see a bustling Indian restaurant serving authentic, well-balanced flavors in such a prime location.

The aroma coming from Sarva caught our attention while we were shopping on Newbury Street, and we…read moreactually backtracked about half a mile after shopping because it smelled so good--we had to go back! We loved the cute outdoor patio and had such a fun experience. I especially appreciated how clearly the menu labels vegan options and allergens, which made ordering really easy. They also have some fun martinis, which made the visit even more enjoyable. The food was soo good, and the samosas were a highlight for me. My mom thought they were a little spicy, but I thought they were great and loved the flavor. Service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Overall, a really enjoyable and unplanned stop that I'd definitely come back to, especially for the patio, drinks, and very vegan-friendly menu.

The atmosphere was amazing. The staff were super friendly and welcoming…read more I really loved how they matched quality with reasonable pricing. The Samosa chat is amazing, not a lot of Indian restaurants serve it as its a South Indian Dish usually. The curry is great and they served hot fresh Naan.

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.

TLDR: probably the best authentic Indian food you will get in boston, made my heart and belly very…read morehappy. We saw the great reviews for momo masala and decided to check it out. I knew I needed to try it because it has momo in the name and that is not something you will find at restaurants. We called to make a reservation (glad we did, it was packed when we got there!). We were seated promptly. The staff is super nice and friendly which added to the vibe of the place. It's a pretty simple restaurant, with amazing food. Chili veg momo- the only time I get momos is in India. I was ecstatic to see them on a menu. And these momos blew me away, they were SO good. I will be going back regularly just for momos. Note that the momos are huge, and there's a LOT of them. We had leftovers. Chicken 65- another delicious app. So saucy and delicious Chicken vindaloo...butter chicken...I could keep writing but the point is it's all amazing. I would feel confident ordering literally ordering anything off of the menu. Can't miss this spot!

Fabulous food. Butter chicken was great. Very flavorful. Veggie samosa was also wonderful. Shrimp…read moredish whatever it was also fantastic. Only bummer was the place closes at 10. We had a 915 reservation and the staff was hovering constantly, wanting badly to go home. They could not get us out of there fast enough. Otherwise, this would have been five stars. Lighten up, people. I'm there having a nice dinner with my daughter. Maybe give us a minute to connect.

I've been wanting to come to this place for a long time, and today my dad and I went went here for…read morelunch. It's a big, clean, open environment, but there were no guests on the inside when walking in. We came in around 12:30 so there should've been at least some people there - which usually is a telling sign. My dad ordered chicken over rice, and I ordered lamb in a wrap. The wrap wasn't a wrap as it wasn't folded in on the sides, but rather left as a roll up. Rice wasn't bad, but it was just more on the plain side. Things just tasted plain and not that flavorful. I don't wanna sauce to do that, I would much rather have the food presented itself as flavorful. The meat wasn't all that great texture, wise or flavor wise. Also, the bread that the rollup was for broke apart, and the taste was slightly subpar. I could've marked it as a 3 Star place. But in reality. I know I wouldn't be coming back here again. They did offer pizza which looked kinda unappetizing when seeing it. Between trying to incorporate Indian, Mediterranean, Pizza, ans Desserts, Boulangerie, and Fusion by inserting Halal into burritos - it's too much. Too much fusion, too American. Either be the dominant force of having it as a Indian American restaurant or go the dessert & pastry route way.

It's just not worth it. Nothing about the food stood out or makes me want to go back. I guess the…read moreonly redeeming quality is that they're open late and pretty cheap for the portion size, so if you're really craving indian/mediterranean food in a pinch, you can always go here. Otherwise, the service was incredibly slow and the restaurant had an oddly empty atmosphere with its wide amount of space. As for the food, it lacked authentic flavors of the cuisine, and felt bland/not cohesive. My favorite part of the meal were the fries and the veggie burger, but not any of their main offerings. I would skip it if I were you. There's way better Indian food in other parts of Boston.

Decided to stop by on a Sunday for lunch and was pleasantly surprised at how big the buffet was and…read morehow reasonable of a price I paid. I want to preface this by saying that I am not sure if the buffet is always this large since there appeared to be an event happening the day I was there, but they seated me on the side and I was able to get food very quickly. There is an interesting rule they have where instead of clearing your plate, you bring it up to the front and put it in a tub, but the signs were pretty clear so no issues there. Also, there were signs that said you can request rice and naan from your waiter but this particular Sunday they had them in the buffet line. Some highlights were: Butter Naan: Pretty standard but crispy on the underside and soft on top. Really great for dipping in the sauces and chutneys. Bonus points for the pappadom too which was crispy and yummt. Drinks - Masala Chai and Sharbat: I wasn't a fan of the Sharbat since it tasted a bit like rose, but the Masala Chai was warm and homey. You could add sugar as well but I preferred mine unsweetened. Cauliflower Manchurian: This was by far the best dish there. The cauliflower was crispy and well seasoned - crunchy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. I got a whole half plate of this at one point it was so good. I'd honestly go back just for this dish. Chili Fish: Surprisingly they had some seafood at the buffet! The fish was slightly spicy and fried with a nice flavor to it. Nothing over the top but just having fish at a buffet is a huge win. Lamb Biryani and Lamb Rogan Josh: I was surprised to see two lamb dishes at a buffet where I was expecting none. The meat in both was slow cooked and tender, and the biryani rice was very well flavored and a perfect way to soak up some of the sauces when I didn't want to eat too much naan to fill up. Dahi Puri: There was a table to the side where you could order Dahi Puri and Pani Puri as well as samosas. I didn't get a samosa but I ordered a Pani Puri. However, they delivered a Dahi Puri to my table instead, but it still tasted great - yogurt on the inside with crispy bits but be aware that ordering 1 came with 5 pieces! Rice Kheer with Pineapple: Loved that there was a dessert option and that it wasn't too sweet. It was a nice and refreshing way to end the meal. All in all the selection was HUGE and delicious, and to only have to pay $17.99 for this on a weekend is amazing. I do want to note again that there may have been an event so not sure if the menu is the same all of the time, but I will definitely be back!

Went to this restaurant as in walking distance in Brookline. This is an apparently elevated Indian…read morefood restaurant. The food was interesting, the saag was blended to smoother creamy sauce with a hint of mushroom or truffle which was unexpected. The food was generally too spicy hot for mild. We are glad we didn't order spicier. naan was delicious. Salad was huge - enough for four to six people. Food tasted good. Good presentation. Staff could work on clearing plates earlier or using smaller plates. The table was absolutely cluttered unnecessarily. A few things stood out as questionable. Our waiter seemed a little spacy. Order didn't go in on time and then also forgot details. So maybe our food was spicier bc he forgot that we ordered mild. Also, I noticed water dripping from the kitchen ceiling and this kind of took away my appetite. Staff very apologetic for delays in our food order.