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!

Not sure if I got the wrong thing but the butter chicken from here was so disappointing. There's a…read morelot of butter, and not that much chicken. The chicken that was there was pretty dry, and I had to gulp down large amounts of water to wash it down. This seems like a takeout spot because we were served in styrofoam plates and bowls. Nothing against takeout spots, but the ambience just didn't really add much to the overall experience. Servers were pleasant and service was decent. Unfortunately not enough to make up for bad the food was though. Worst indian food I've had in the Boston area yet. Would not be coming back unless significant changes are made.

Best chicken tikka masala I've ever had! It was so buttery and creamy and flavorful with a ton of…read morechicken. The veggie samosas and the samosa chaat were also amazing. I highly recommend.

Delicious samosas and mango lassi. fast and easy service. Thank you! I will come back againread more

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 have not had Indian in over a year, so this was a real treat. I ordered the Tandoori chicken,…read more & my friend got butter chicken. Came w/ rice and we split one naan . I also got a $4 cup of Lipton tea. Everything was delicious ! Not overly salty , minimal spice. If I had to add one bad thing, the percentages on the tips, off the receipt was elevated. I always thought numbers were universal? Waitress super nice, I seriously cannot wait to go back . PS portion size was enough for two IMO.

I heard there is going to be a tiki bar with live music every weekend Thursday-Saturday and brunch…read moreparty in Sunday. March 1st Sunday Holi festival 12:00 noon till close awesome I am making a reservation for my family of 10 no tickets just color fun and food and drinks with unique entertainment must see will be there.

My family and I was craving Indian food today and one of our Indian friends recommended this (new…read moreto us) place in Watertown (near/behind the Lexus dealership). It was convenient to get to with plenty of parking up front. Its about 5 minutes from Arsenal Yards. The restaurant looks pretty modern and trendy, with several tables on the side for dining in. I was promptly greeted upon entry with a smile. Picking up my takeout order was easy and quick. Food was packaged well and secure - important for this cuisine as you don't want to lose any of the sauces! The food portions are really good and pricing is pretty reasonable given the times, and pricing of similar restaurants in the area. More importantly, the quality and tastes of the food was exquisite! Good Indian food takes time and care in preparation to ensure the flavors are balanced with properly prepared ingredients. The texture of the meats and veggies were spot-on, with great balance in flavor. It wasn't overbearing and I think their flavors are flexible enough to cater to most palates. The chicken 65 was surprisingly not soggy, given this was take out. The butter chicken was so creamy with generous chicken pieces that were tender but not falling apart. The chicken tikka had great flavors and similarly well prepared chicken pieces. The garlic naan was actually flavorful, and is very evidently crafted onsite vs mass produced. The chicken biriyani was probably the standout dish. It was prepared with fluffy basmati rice with a great blend of spices (and color) and tender chicken pieces. I liked that the onions for some of the dishes were large cut and easily removed, as not everyone in the family likes onions. The only critique for the place is that there were no paper menus for old heads like myself that still prefers to look over it prior to ordering. Luckily, the online ordering experience was simple and straight forward. I created a Toast account in the process and hope it will be even easier going forward. You can even specify the spice level for most dishes. Overall, Chennai Eats is a wonderful addition to the local community. The place is clean, the food is tasty and a family could get full and happy without breaking the bank. I look forward to trying this place again, and exploring some of their other offerings. I'm also glad to have found a closer alternative to quality Indian food, vs going all the way out to Godavari.

Ordered online from here with my sister and husband last week. Online ordering was easy and they…read morehad a great variety of menu items. We ordered all of our go-tos; Saag paneer, butter chicken, plain and garlic naan, vegetable samosas, and onion pakora. Pros: The order was ready when we arrived and their dining room was pretty full! my sister and husband loved the butter chicken (although they said it tasted spicier than mild), the vegetable samosas were perfection, the onion pakora tasted like little onion rings, and the garlic naan was super tasty and fluffy! Cons: the saag paneer wasn't quite medium spicy and unfortunately pretty bland overall, I always get plain naan and this somehow tasted ~extra~ plain.

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.

Love their crispy dosas, their black chickpea chaat and their lassis. Cafeteria style atmosphere,…read morecommunal tables, friendly staff. Especially recommend the dosa with potatoes and chicken plus chili and cheese.

Loved the dosa!! Especially with the cheese. Tasty : ) Also had the mango lassi which was not bad…read more Tables were a little messy.

Came here in a Saturday evening at 6 with a dinner reservation for 4. We had booked it a few hours…read moreearlier, so it may have been unnecessary. That being said, the place was packed after 7 so consider what time you're coming when trying to walk in without a reservation. The entrance is up the stairs and as soon as you walk through the door, you're greeted with a great view of Winthrop Park and the surrounding area. We were promptly seated and the lively wait staff came and took our drink order shortly thereafter. We started with the complimentary papadum and chutneys and our appetizer order of hara bhara kebab which was a nice vegetarian fritter. For our entrees, we got the baingan bhartan, chicken tikka masala (dairy free one), yellow daal tadka, tandoori roti, onion kulcha, and paneera bharura. The breads were all fantastic and I enjoyed the chicken tikka masala (dairy free made with coconut milk) just to see how it was different from a standard chicken tikka masala. For dessert, we got the gajar halwa (which was awesome!) and kulfi. Overall, I'm glad to have finally tried this place and may revisit it again in the future. Worth considering if you're in the area.

This was my second time back at this restaurant, and this time I brought a companion…read more The service was exceptionally fast. Our server was incredibly attentive and would always make sure to follow up and that everything is good. There was a plate that we had that had a stain on it. Our server noticed immediately and swapped out the plate without us having to tell him. He refilled our waters as soon as he saw that our glasses were empty. Compared to the first time that I was here, I think the service remains excellent and unchanged. The quality of the food was amazing. Overall, the dishes were delicious. I enjoy the blend of spices and flavors that you could taste within the food. In terms of food quality, this is easily becoming my favorite Indian restaurant in Boston. I appreciate the restaurant location and internal setup. The restaurant is nestled near Harvard Square on the second floor with a nice view to the local neighborhood around Cambridge. There were many tables by the window so customers could enjoy the ambience. Overall, would recommend. If I find myself returning to Boston, I will definitely make time to stop by again.