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.

Pleased to discover this chain of fast service restaurants specializing in Indian lentil-based…read moresavory crepes, I finally found an excuse to stop in to one. The location is small, with only a couple of tables to sit at and no restroom available. The option exists to customize the dosa amply, and idli, vada, sandwiches, and a few other things were available. I didn't mess around and just got a regular masala dosa. Freshly made, it came with two quality chutneys and some sambar. Even having downed all the sambar, I wasn't ridiculously overwhelmed with salt, and the savory, slightly sour flavor mix delivered. They do offer the option for a vegan dosa; the use of ghee is optional and they even have some meat substitute if you want to customize. My guess is that some of the other locations have a bit more to offer, but I'm glad they're bringing this cuisine to the area.

Madras Dosa is a little hole in the wall Dosa place in Boston, Seaport area. This is the first…read moreplace I ever had dosas and still remains one of my favorites. There is limited sitting, and can get quite busy spastically for dinner, but the wait is well worth it. Their dosa batter is creamy and thick so when cooked it almost gives the mouthfeel of a luscious grilled cheese crepe. With plenty of fillings to choose from lamb, chicken, spicy potatoes and a ton of veggie and vegan options, you will find something for every taste. The dipping sauces cover all bases, spicy, sweet and garlicky. I make a point to visit Madras Dosa every time I'm in the seaport area. Check them out! Nothing fancy. Just good Indian street food. Their to go containers are fantastic too so if it is crowded or there are no clean tables ready, take out is always an option.

Was in the mood for Indian and the Masala Square menu intrigued me…read more Had very timely delivery to the Back Bay area of Boston via Uber Eats. Ordered the fabulous chicken tikki masala, garlic naan and samosas. All was absolutely delicious!!! Will plan to keep Masala Square towards top of my favorite delivery places.

Was really craving some Indian food but this spot wasn't my fave. Ordered takeout and the chicken…read moretikka masala was way too sweet, sweetest I've ever had it taste. The garlic naan really lacked in flavor. I decided to try samosas for the first time and those were good, but I have nothing to compare them too. Maybe some of their other dishes are better but I plan to try another spot next time for chicken tikka.

Very yummy and massive portions. ONLY ACCEPTS CASH, so bring some! Staff are extremely kind, food…read moreis amazing and vibes are good. Has 4 types of lassis and a large menu. Bread is delectable. Highly recommend!

Discovered this tiny but delicious corner eat-in/takeout restaurant after a World Cup street party…read morein Inman Square. One of my frustrations about Indian food is the lunch buffets are always varied and amazing, but for dinner you're stuck ordering more limited options. But fortunately this place has mixed dinner platters... and the veggie one was delish! Curry veggies, biryani, naan, raita and chutney plus a veggie samosa. So much food I brought some home. Loved it all and it would definitely go back! Just know you need cash...or order online while in line and let them know you plan to eat there.

Everything worst experience - AC not working in 90 degree…read morehot - They did not ask us how much spicy wanted and Biryani too spicy and non tasty spicy - Chicken 65 appetizer is frozen just warmed up and it is not chicken 65 - Pizza bread is Indian naan bread and taste bad - Service very bad - They lied that every Saturday DJ/Dance floor and when we went to Saturday eve, they said it is only once a month Saturday and not sure when .....Everything is bad.

I saw a few food bloggers post about this place, so I decided to try it. It's located in Back Bay…read morenear Newbury Street. Parking isn't the easiest, but it's manageable. The restaurant is beautiful, although it felt a little too dark during the day. Service was slow, even though it wasn't busy. We ordered the Butter Chicken with naan and the paratha egg roll. The Butter Chicken was good, but a little too sweet and lacked depth of flavor. The chicken was juicy and tender, which was the best part. The naan was good, but I've had better. The paratha egg roll was the standout. It was surprisingly delicious and my favorite dish of the meal. Eat here if you're curious.

Got some quick takeout from here and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was! I got the…read morechicken tikka masala, which was super flavorful and filling. It was some of the best chicken tikka masala I've had! Will def order from here again

Food: Absolutely incredible! 11/10. The Momo's were the best part. The chow mein was also fire!…read more Service: This part was ok. One of our servers wasn't too sure about the gluten free options for my roommate... Ambiance: Cute with outdoor and indoor seating. Overall would come back and try more food :)

Ordered delivery. It was prepared quickly. Momos were…read moredelicious!! Also got the chicken 65 which was a bit spicy and flavorful. Would definitely get Momo here again!!

I had a great experience here, with a very friendly staff, and food that was delicious. The momo…read morehad a great chew to the wrapper and the aromatic pork filling was juicy and flavorful. The highlight for me was the Thali, which is a traditional set meal served in small dishes on a platter. You get to try a variety of flavors which include dal, rice, a mix of veg, a choice of vegetarian side, and a Gulab Jamun for dessert all for $18 (or the option to add a meat curry for $2). Looking forward to returning to try the variety of curries, more momo, and of course another Thali!

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).

This place totally deserves the title of number one Indian takeout in Boston. I love their takeout…read moreand catering; I've never dined in person, but I know that they have a couple of locations throughout the greater Boston area. Garlic naan is fresh and fluffy, curry is thick with a depth in flavor, pakora is crispy and packed with shredded vegetables, what's not to like? And it holds very well even 30 minutes after being freshly prepared in takeout boxes or catering trays.

Skews on the sweeter end; curries are not very fragrant…read more Tikka masala was pretty one note and tasted like sweet vodka sauce. Saag paneer was a strong contender. Pashwari naan was sweet, a bit thick and dry, but overall would repurchase. Mango lassis were too sweet Very cozy, calm, clean interior. Good for small groups 2-4. Street parking, no lot. We couldn't get like 3 things we initially ordered so it's sort of my fault for defaulting to the most basic order possible.

We got the butter chicken and garlic naan! The naan was a bit dry but the butter chicken COMPLETELY…read moreMADE UP FOR IT. So yummy.

Pretty good chicken tikka masala... tried the ball desert, wasn't too great .. also had the naan…read morewith the cheese in it wasn't a fan.