Wonderful restaurant that raises the standard in this part of New England for Indian cuisine. It…read morewas a bit out of my usual neighborhood and so it took a while to uncover. But finally I did and boy am I happy. Very much a family affair - husband and wife who share maitre'd and server responsibilities. And other relatives in the kitchen cooking up a storm. What first grabbed my attention were the huge number of dosas they offer. Seeing any dosa on a menu at all is a rarity and so to see the wide variety they feature was amazing. I opted for the Andhra Kara Masala and it was excellent. The dosa itself crispy and warm and the condiments beautifully integrated. We opted for the mixed veggie pakoras as an appetizer on the recommendation of the owner and they were served warm and crispy. The batter was light - nothing like the thick sludge that usually adorns the deep fried nuggets of vegetable delight. The accompanying tamarind sauce was sweet and clean and the mint-cilantro suitably refreshing. Lovey got garlic naan and saag paneer. Smooth and creamy, the saag was exactly as hoped for and the garlic naan was chewy, warm and toothsome. Dessert was carrot halwa. Hard to believe carrots make such an excellent warm dessert but they do. Richly satisfying with just the right touch of sweetness. We look forward to returning and sampling the rest of the menu!

We were visiting our grandchildren (& their parents, of course). My daughter went to a dance…read moreperformance with 2 of the kids; we went out for dinner with son-in-law and one grandson who chose this restaurant. It's a place his dad has taken him to before and he loves it! We go for Indian food occasionally and we like it, so off we went to Salem NH. Grandson ordered a dosa for all of us as an appetizer, something with chopped onions, it was pretty good. My dish was the saag paneer, which I ordered what they call "American spicy." Spicy? Not! If I go back, I'd order Indian Medium Spicy! My husband liked his chana masala. Both were served with white rice. My son-in-law had a korma dish, I don't remember which one, Indian medium spicy, loved it, and he ordered garlic naan. We ordered roti. My grandson is gluten free and dairy free. I don't remember what he ate, but he's all in when he's predisposed to liking something, so I only remember that he was happy with it! We love the carrot halwa at our local favorite Indian restaurant in midtown Manhattan, so we ordered it for all 4 of us. It was much sweeter than we're used to; tasty but too sweet to finish. Anyway, it's a good local choice up there and my grandson chose it again just the other day for his birthday dinner out!

Have gotten food delivered twice and was very happy…read more First of all, the packaging makes you feel very bougie indeed, with beautiful, colorful boxes and containers. The Naanza is absolutely delicious, every flavor is bursting through and the textures are perfection, would highly recommend. The chopped kachumber salad was very fresh. The yogurt bombs were funky and a little spicy. Overall, really enjoyed eating food that's out of the ordinary and again, highly recommend the nannza!

One of the most unique restaurants I've visited. The presentation of the food and drinks was as…read morepretty as the colorful interior. For drinks I ordered the lychee martini and chai-tini buzz. The lychee martini was a little too sweet and the chai martini was too milky for my liking. There are a lot of interesting cocktails on the menu so I'd like to try something different next time. For food I ordered the Samosa Bliss and the iron pan (kadhai) hit with paneer and a side of garlic naan. The samosas were delicious: crispy on the outside and well-seasoned on the inside with a tangy sauce. The paneer was excellent in terms of portion size and texture. I would have preferred basmati rice with the entree instead of the yellow rice and more garlic on the naan, but overall it was a satisfying meal. There isn't a dessert menu but they have a case with a variety of Indian sweets. Service was very attentive and felt like you were eating at a family's home. Lots of nearby street parking. As with many older New England buildings, the entrance is a little tight and has a few steps so it may be difficult for some people to enter. I look forward to visiting again!

First time trying Indian food & it was delicious. Totally will be recommending this spot to others…read more Excellent service

Met up with a dear friend while visiting Massachusetts and New Hampshire at this restaurant. It was…read morean amazing find! The service was amazing and the staff were attentive and friendly. The food was very delicious and fresh! Great dairy-free options for those with allergies. I'd definitely recommend this place

We were in Londonderry and found Destination India in the vicinity while looking for an East Indian…read morerestaurant. It was quiet and there was only one other table with guests, probably because we were there around 4:00, shortly before the dinner hour. Bathroom cleanliness is critical restaurant criteria: Destination gets 4.5 stars for cleanliness. Our waiter was very polite and stood away, watching and waiting, ready to serve. Two of us shared one flavorful vegetarian entrée with rice, a side of perfectly spicy red chile paste and an order of garlic naan. Destination was convenient and good quality

Quaint Indian restaurant in Downtown Derry. The coconut margarita was absolutely delicious and…read morecreamy. I'd never tried Rupee beer and was delighted to find that it has a good taste, kind of similar to a Blue Moon. My friend got the mango margarita and said he tasted like a basic puree. We got the spinach pakora and onion bhaji app. The onion bhaji was incredible. It was a fried semi-caramelized onion patty, which came with two chutneys. I love onions and look forward to trying this dish again. I got the chicken korma, a dish I've been interested in trying for some time now. I hope that all chicken kormas are like this one because the flavor was absolutely incredible! It's creamy cashew sauce with cubed chicken. I got mine at a medium spice level and it was perfect. The dish was really layered in its flavors with the cashew flavor not being over powering. The restaurant is a pretty nice size, with plenty of tables and room for many guests. The bar is small and the drinks took a while, but we came at the end of the night and I think there were only two people working the front. It seemed like a family owned spot and I hope they succeed here. The food was delicious!

My friend and I got takeout and it was delicious. The mango lassi had such strong and authentic…read moremango flavor and the samosas were hot and flaky and very well seasoned. The garlic naan was a bit cold when I got to try it because my friend got it but it was very nice and garlicky, and both of our entrees were flavourful and good portions! She got butter chicken and I got tikka masala. We were blown away by the food quality considering it was kind of a random choice.

The food was excellent and the service was great despite it only being one guy working. We will…read moredefinitely god back.

The Mysore Masala Dosa was delicious! The potato was tasty, the dosa was perfectly fermented batter…read moreand the sambar was fingerlicking good. The chutney's on the side were tasty too. The Saag Paneer was also very good and the best part was the paneer pieces were so soft, it is hard to find at most restaurants. Aloo Paratha was meh, the filling was scant and not flavorful The Chili Gobi dry was so flavorful, but they had made it extra extra spicy (I had asked for mild) and I just couldn't eat it much. The goat pepper fry was a big disappointment- the flavors were fine but the goat pieces were terrible. Overall a decent meal.

Went for dinner. Food was stale. Got biryani and it tasted like it was reheated from the lunch…read morebuffet . Disappointed with the food, I did report to the restaurant and heard just an Ok from them. I hope they take Ala carte orders serious during dinner time

A group of friends (12) came for lunch here this past Saturday. I was a little worried on how they…read morewere going to seat us, but when I was shown to the table, it was perfect. They set up four tables along a wall with a cushioned booth and added chairs on the other side. There was plenty of room for all of us. The waiter (I didn't get his name), did a great job. He was friendly and attentive but not overbearing. He made sure our water glasses were always filled and took multiple drink orders. He got all our meals correct and the food was delicious. We were never rushed and he brough plenty of boxes and bags to bring our leftovers home. Everyone had a great time and are already talking about going back next month.

Asked for meal with ZERO HEAT. No hot pepper etc. tandoori…read morearrived with a heavy coating of pepper spices. The only sauce was red hot red hot! I asked them to remake it without heat. They took the tandoori back to the kitchen, threw away the onions and vegetables try to scrape the heat and pepper off the meat, warmed it up and brought the same meat back.

Usually, when I pass an Indian restaurant, it's the usual place with chicken tikka masala, some…read morecurries and tandoor proteins and biryani. Desi Chowrastha is not that. If you're looking to expand out of the typical Indian fare found in America (read: North Indian), this place is for you. Now, the establishment does have curry. It also has a whole list of biryani, idlli and dosas, desserts, appetizers, and Indian style street snacks / chaat. Excited for my dinner, I ordered the chicken fry biryani ($16.99) and sev puri ($7.49). I took half of the biryani home as leftovers - a testament to their generous portions. The Sev Puri contained crispy fried flour discs and spiced potato topped with condiments. A whole constellation of flavors managed to reside here - spicy, sweet, tangy, savory, salty, crunchy - all without feeling overpowering or heavy. It proved quite refreshing. The biryani was packed with flavor, Not a single bite of rice seemed unseasoned. Bay leaves and dried chili peppers poked out of the rice. This makes biryani from other places taste downright bland. Additionally, spicy here means properly spicy. I needed a stack of napkins. It also came with a side of raw onions and lime wedge, raita, and biryani gravy/sauce. Both the gravy and biryani itself tasted extra earthy, similar (in my mind at least) to cardamom. The chicken itself seemed to have been both marinated and fried. The outer skin/crust was soaked with flavor. Previously, I had struggled to find decent Indian food in Boston, after having become accustomed to my Bay Area Indian coworkers' favorite spots (and Vik's Chaat in West Berkeley). Thankfully, I can come here now.

Like any other above average Indian restaurant. Tried a variety from their menu...all were good…read more Just don't try their chowrasta fried chicken appetiser....no spice and bland...almost like the one they chop up and put in their fried rice etc. Will visit again if Indian is on my mind and am in the vicinity. All of this is good and you can go for it... Chowrastha chicken curry Cholle poori Garlic naan Chicken fried rice Golkonda kodi Chowrastha special goat Chowrastra fried chicken...don't have this

We ordered the Biryani and Tandoori Chicken last week, and it was excellent. But the real standout…read morewas the service! The woman who got us seated (I can't remember her name), was very accommodating and patient with our requests. We needed some time to figure out what to order, and she was happy to give us recommendations. Nishan was amazing. Wise beyond his years, and brought positive energy during our interactions. He went the extra mile to make my friend and I feel welcome, as this was our first time at Athidi. We will definitely be back!

My favorite Indian restaurant and I've tried many in the Greater Boston/Northshore area. Food is…read moresuper flavorful and everyone is very friendly! Ordered take out last night and the owner gave us a complimentary dessert. Highly recommend as it's a super affordable lunch or dinner spot.

In laws were raving about this place, and the last time we went to visit them we picked up takeaway…read morefor dinner on the way. Chicken tikka masala, chicken tandoori, butter chicken, salmon tandoori. I cant say I have ever had salmon tandoori from an Indian place before but it was absolutely amazing. So succulent and it came with a side of what I think is something similar to the tikka masala sauce. We will definitely be going back!

Been waiting to give this newish spot in Hampton a try, and glad we did. We love Indian food, and…read moreusually have to drive to points north or south of Hampton to enjoy. We dined fairly early on a Friday evening and the restaurant quickly filled up. Since they are not located on the beach, there is plenty of parking. This location was formerly a pizza hut, but they did a nice job converting to a pleasant dining room. Service was very friendly, pleasant and efficient, and we enjoyed all the food we ordered. As others mention, portions are large (we took food home), and we found the prices to be fair, given the ever increasing cost of food lately. We started with an order of Pakora and onion bhaji. When the dish arrived I thought we were given the wrong order as the plate had what looked like patties, and not the usual shape of these items that we have had at other Indian restaurants. Appearance aside, we found them to taste as we expected. Perhaps a regional difference? We stuck to some of the more common dishes we have ordered so that we could compare to other restaurants. Chicken Tikka Masala and Palak Paneer were both delicious. The menu has everything that you might expect as well as some dishes I've not had. Extensive Biryani and Tandoori offerings as well. We are looking forward to trying some new dishes when we visit again. Give them a try, something new and different for Hampton!