Located next to Domino's Pizza inside Desi American Convenience & Deli, the Desi American Kitchen…read morefood counter serves up freshly prepared vegetarian and non-vegetarian South Indian fare including curries, dosas, noodle & rice dishes, biryanis, chaats, main dishes, appetizers, puffs, desserts, lassis, and weekend specials. After seeing a Facebook post from this eatery, I stopped by Desi American Kitchen in Acton over the weekend for takeout. I checked out online menus through the business on Facebook and on DoorDash before heading over here. The business online menu had the regular menu and the weekend specials listed, but online fees would be charged. The DoorDash menu prices were slightly higher and offered a good discount with $15 minimum purchase, but no weekend specials, just regular menu. I ordered two vegetarian weekend specials in person, paying cash. I ordered the Vegetable Hakka Noodles ($10.99 plus tax) and the Mix Vegetable Moilee ($12.99 plus tax), which was prepared to order and ready in 12 minutes. I actually enjoyed some of the food in the store since there are a few tables in chairs in front of the counter. The noodle dish had soft noodles tossed with carrots, onions, scallions, cabbage, green peppers, and spices. The simmered moilee dish had a mix of peas, carrots, potatoes, peppers, curry, spices, coconut milk. The included side of basmati rice was cooked right and not sticky. Both vegetarian dishes had good flavors, mild spicy taste. I will have to come back to try their dosas and biryani next time.

I loved the taste of every dish we got! We ordered masala dosa, eggplant curry (came with rice),…read morelamb biryani, some kind of fried sweet corn appetizer, and the dal barfi. Default spice level is medium, and was too spicy for my partner, but perfect for me. If you have a low-medium, spice tolerance, you may want to ask for milder. The dosa was flavorful and strong enough to use to eat without it falling apart, which I've sometime experienced elsewhere. The dosa was a little oily, but well worth it in my opinion. I would absolutely get everything I tried again except the corn, which was tasty, but not a new favorite. I love trying new things, so I'd say this was well worth the try, and I look forward to tasting something else new from their extensive menu. Oh! And the chutneys were carefully flavored and really complemented the food. The restaurant is inside a store as well, so if you are low on ingredients for Indian cooking (e.g. dal, ginger paste, spices), you may be able to find what you need. The store shelves were under stocked when I was in, but I was excited about what they had to offer.

Wonderful experience. Staff was friendly and provided lots of guidance. Had the butter chicken,…read moreshrimp biryani, and this potato appetizer. Food was incredible.

Staying with my friends and they volunteered to bring home Indian. They chose this place over…read morecloser ones and I see why. Excellent cheese in the saag paneer, full of flavor. I ordered my chicken dish extra spicy and it was perfectly to my liking, with large chunks of chicken within. Add a superlative chickpea dish, great bread sauces, tasty rice... every dish is a winner here.

Went for a weekend buffet. Choices were abundant. Fried fish was juicy. Rest of the dishes tasted…read moregood. Best part were the fresh naans. We reached there just 40 min before closing and the staff were accommodating.

Always reliable and the food is high quality. They are conveniently (for kids) next door to an ice…read morecream shop ;-)

You know one of the things that makes YouTube so awesome? It's powered by Google's own search…read moreengine! Sometimes I feel if I want to search Yelp, the more effective strategy is to search the Yelp listing on Google! Good thing I found the listing before creating a duplicate! But I digress: I was at Mighty Squirrel Brewery to celebrate a birthday, and this was the truck parked outside. My indecisive, variety-loving self to go for the Chicken Tikka Masala Combo. The dish came with rice, a little veggies, a few pieces of chicken, and some naan. On its own, the dish was A-OK. While not the greatest Indian food I've had, food trucks get a bit of a pass. The chicken and veggie had lovely spice (not heat) and good, distinctive flavors. The rice was cooked perfectly, and went great with any leftover sauce. The naan was nothing to write home about... but like the chicken not being at peak tenderness, I don't expect it fresh out of the tandoor. While in and of itself the food and very friendly service would put them close to a four. However, the value and price lands them squarely in three territory. With tax, the whole plate was $20 - this being for three small-ish pieces of chicken, and some rice, veg, and bread. While I can't say next time this truck and I are at Mighty Squirrel I'll go for a pretzel, I can say I would not seek this truck out at a Food Truck Festival.

Waaaay overpriced for what can best be described as seriously Mediocre fare and small portions…read more There were two tiny scoops of curry in my lunch combo surrounded by a massive pile of rice. I will not be bothering to stop here for lunch again.

Chicken kebabs were the appetizers we ordered and we were given a plentiful supply! The other…read moreentree orders we asked for were very standard- chicken tikka masala and saag paneer and garlic naan. But, all were delicious and two bowls of basmati rice were included and delicious as well. I wasn't a fan of the chai I ordered. The service was friendly but kind of lingered around since not as many customers. There was a bathroom smell right when we entered the restaurant, because the bathrooms are positioned right at the bottom of the stairs when you walk in the building. But, besides that the food was pretty good. I wouldn't say this is an authentic Indian restaurant destination. But, I'd come back here again to try the Indian buffet out since cheaper than eating dinner à la carte.

Went in looking for buffet so we can taste a little bit of everything. But they only have buffet…read moreSaturday and sundays. So we just ordered the lunch menu and ordered a mini buffet for ourselves. Ordered the onion pakora as an appetizer. For some reason I thought it was going to come with some sort of sauce. So it was a little dry. I just ended up dipping it in the malai kofta for more flavor. We ordered 1 veggie, 1 chicken, and 1 lamb lunch combo. Which it came with white rice, soup, and naan or a roti. The veggie option was the malai kofta. (I liked this one the best, bc it was sweet) . It's vegetable cheese dumplings in a cashew sauce. the chicken option was the priya chicken special. (Second best) This was good. It was saucy. and then we got the lamb masala. This one was more on the tomato-sour side. I like more of a creamy sauces. These dishes weren't as spicy. It was just a hint of it. Waiters were really nice and informative about the menu.

For a weekend lunch after a movie, I stopped by Bawarchi. On this Sunday noon, the establishment…read moreonly had a few tables occupied, so I received seating immediately. I ordered the Ulavacharu mutton dum biryani ($20.99). This was an earthy and savory biryani, which almost made the biryani gravy unnecessary. Almost. Portion size was generous; I ate 2/3 of it and took the rest home. Mutton chunks were tender. Vibe was casual - ethnic family restaurant style.

We visited Bawarchi in Tyngsborough this weekend. The food…read moreoverall was good, but the dining experience was let down by very slow and unhelpful service. *Mysore Masala Dosa was delicious -- crispy with tasty potato filling. However, the red chutney spread inside was way too sour for our liking. The sambar and chutneys on the side were flavorful. *Porotta was nicely flaky and served warm. *Vada was good, but the idli tasted old and clearly reheated, not freshly made. *Veg Hakka Noodles were tasty but mostly just noodles with barely any veggies. *Andhra Special Goat Curry was excellent; flavorful with tender, well-cooked mutton. *Mutton roast Biryani was also very good, with moist, flavorful rice and perfectly cooked mutton pieces. Unfortunately, the service was extremely slow. It took 45 minutes for our food to arrive even though there were only a few other tables occupied. Our server never checked in during the entire 1.5 hours we were there. When we asked questions about the menu, she seemed completely unfamiliar with the items and couldn't give any clear answers. It felt like she was new or hadn't been trained properly, which made ordering a bit frustrating. The decor is simple and casual, similar to many Indian restaurants. The TV was playing loud music, which made the vibe a bit chaotic rather than relaxing. The food was overall good, and there's definitely potential here. But the slow service, lack of staff engagement, and poor menu knowledge made the experience less enjoyable. Hopefully, they can improve on that front because we would definitely love to come back!

Amazing food 10/10 Clearly marked vegan options…read more This place has the best Indian food I've ever had. Also, very friendly and knowledgeable staff who were happy to tell us the details of their delicious offerings not commonly available elsewhere. Although I'm not frequently in this area, I will certainly return to this hidden gem.

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!

My daughter and I stumbled upon Spice while in Sherborne and what a gem!…read more We got the lamb Korma and Goat Biryani and both were delicious! We were greeted warmly and everything was fresh and piping hot and delicious. Highly recommend!

Finally made it to Spice kitchen Ashland and man it was freaking delicious and the folks liked it…read moreto! Very open space with a large menu! They do the buffet just on weekends but week days À la carte! Good size portions and the dishes are loaded with the proteins and not just veggie fillers and sauce! Went with my Favorite Lamb vindaloo Also went with Curry chicken and everyone's favorite chicken Tikka Masala ! Lets not forget about that Basmati rice and Butter Garlic Naan! All and all I know ill be back here a few more times!! Located same plaza as Market basket!

Came in for a family dinner and enjoyed our meala very much. Service was attentive and friendly…read more It's a clean restaurant with indoor seating. We were a group of 9 and were seated comfortably. Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, Raita were all delicious and chicken dishes were made with white chicken! Also tried their Dhaba Chicken dish and that was my favorite!! Kids were given complimentary mango lassis.

I have been to this establishment a few times. I like their ambiance. I consider the service they…read moreprovide to be above average. Personally, this place is the best Indian restaurant in the area. I have sampled a wide variety of their items, but I will focus on two of them. Their paneer dishes are amazing. The paneer is fresh and lightly spongy without being too dense or crumbly. The paneer pakora is one such example. The paneer is stuffed and the chickpea batter is light, crispy and crumbly. The pakoras are then seasoned with chat masala. This goes for their other paneer dishes. Their dishes are authentic and they do not shy away from Indian flavors. Makki ki roti and sarson ka saag is a famous Punjabi dish. However, it is actually quite rare to ever find this item on the menu in the US, let alone in other parts of India. The item consists of a buttered roti made out of corn, and mustard greens that have simmered for hours with rich Indian spices. This dish takes to back to the fields of Punjab. The creaminess and silkiness of the saag and the grittiness and sweetness of the roti make for a flavor bomb. Also they serve this dish with raita, an Indian yogurt dish, that adds a refreshing touch. And if you want to add a bit of saltiness and sourness, they give you indian pickles as well. All in all, this dish is a delight. I recommend giving this place a visit.

One of the worst dining experiences I've had. I live in New Hampshire and visited this restaurant…read morefor the first time, and unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed with the buffet. They charge around $25 per person, but the quality of the food was nowhere near what I would expect for that price. Many of the dishes tasted stale or as though they had been sitting out for a long time. The food wasn't hot--or even properly warm--and almost every item I tried was disappointing. For $25, customers should at least be able to expect fresh, properly prepared, hot food. I really don't understand the positive reviews for the buffet based on my experience. I can't comment on their à la carte menu because I didn't try it, but I personally would not recommend the buffet. I hope the restaurant takes customer feedback seriously and improves the freshness, temperature, and overall quality of the food.

We got the butter chicken with garlic naan for takeout. This butter chicken was genuinely amazing…read more I LOVE that it was cut more into "strips" with strips of onion for a nice crunch and consistent texture. This is a perfect portion size for 2 people for dinner. The naan was perfect as well. My boyfriend went in to pick it up and said the staff was extremely kind as well. We will definitely be ordering from here again.