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!

Five stars five stars! Went here after another community event and I'm so glad I did. Staff was…read moregreat when I couldn't decide and I was very grateful for all of the vegetarian and vegan options! Prices were very reasonable and the portions were HUGE. I'm very glad. Each dish was really meant to be shared (based on size alone). Ambience is really relaxing. Warm lighting, cloth napkins, footed water glasses. All in all it would be a really cute date night spot too.

Really good and tasty food. A lot of vegan options and very quick service. I love coming hereread more

Tikki Masala never disappoints. We order takeout from them regularly, and they have some of the…read morebest saag paneer we've tried. Naan is always crispy and chewy, and all of their chicken dishes are delicious. You can ask for different spice levels, too. We've gone in for their lunch special, which is a good price for a lot of food.

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.

Pass! Too many other better choices up and down Newbury…read more I wanted to try something a bit different on Newbury, so I chose this Indian restaurant. I regret this. The lamb was pretty dry, and one of their most expensive dishes. A big disappointment. It looks a lot better in the pictures than it actually was. I would definitely not recommend. Maybe just go for a basic curry dish instead. Service was not good. Not friendly either. They weren't at all busy and just non-attentive. I had to ask several times for water refills. The waiter walked by my table several times, clearly saw my empty glass, yet never once offered a refill. And it was a crazy hot day too.

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 thought I didn't like Indian food... until I visited Shanti for the first time. Now, I go all the…read moretime because it's so delicious! I always get the Butter Chicken, which you can customize the spice level of. It's definitely a hot spot for takeout, but I've only ever eaten in. There was only one visit where it was too busy to get a table. The service is kind and efficient, and the volume level inside is great for having a conversation with who you're eating with. Shanti also offers gift cards, with the occasional deal to get more on the gift card than what you paid. Be sure to buy some whenever this happens - they're a great gift! Shanti + post-meal ice cream dessert from (nearby) sweeties = a perfect night in Roslindale!

I came right before 3pm not knowing that lunch break started and they were very accommodating and…read moremaking my food for takeout. The butter chicken was so flavorful and paired perfectly with the fluffy rice.

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).

Probably my new favorite Indian restaurant!! I've come here now twice, once for lunch and once for…read moredinner. The interior has a bunch of tables, and sitting out on the patio is also delightful. Over my visits, I've ordered the palak paneer, butter chicken, chicken korma, the crispy cauliflower, and the kale and sakarkandi chaat. The chaat was incredible - I ordered this on the server's recommendation and probably could've eaten many more bowls of it! It has kale that's been battered in a flavorful layer and then deep fried until it's crispy, along with sweet potatoes and the perfect balance of sauces. Really to die for! The crispy cauliflower also hits. It has a spiced batter that coats the cauliflower and makes every bit delicious. The star of the mains may well have been the palak paneer! I feel like it's sometimes hard to find a palak/saag paneer that is flavorful and thick. This was one of the best I've had. It was super creamy, rich in flavor, and had a good ratio of palak to paneer. The special butter chicken has a nice smoky flavor that distinguishes it from other butter chickens. The shahi murgh korma was also fabulous. I've really enjoyed their garlic naan, which is charred well and fluffy. Their dinner service was a bit slow on the Friday evening we went, but we really enjoyed sitting on the patio on a beautiful night so we couldn't complain too much. I think the portions are pretty generous and the prices are fair. It's a great location, looking out on Beacon St. and right near St. Mary's and Fenway. I will definitely be back!!!!

Offers a great variety of menu options, everything is so flavorful as well! My roommate and I…read moreordered initially from a different Indian restaurant and after we had a nightmare delivery experience, we were ravenous and ordered from here. I am SO glad we did, because we were so impressed. Sauces were rich and flavorful, and the naan was warm and comforting- especially paired with the sauce. We got orders of extra rice and we have had leftover rice for over a week, so they definitely don't skimp on portions either. I am looking forward to coming back and trying the mango lassi and samosas!

A fairly ornately decorated place with a strong flavor profile, and a variety of menu options. The…read moreappetizer with the sauces and the papadum was decent, although one of the sauces was really strong (I think it had something like a raw onion in it). The saag paneer (spinach and cheese) was nicely spiced, with an opportunity to taste out the flavors of the spinach. The cheese was nicely flavored as well. The chicken tikka masala was creamy, with a nice set of spices and something a bit extra in the flavoring that made it a bit unique. I would have liked to see a greater volume of chicken pieces, but the pieces that I did get were tender and cooked nicely. The okra (Bhindi Bhuna) was really nicely flavored. But the okra itself was too stringy, with a mix of hard bits and tough bits. The okra needs to be significantly more tender. All in all a nice meal! Excellent service also.

This review falls somewhere between 3 1/2 to 4 stars…read more Ever since I heard about Don't Tell Aunty opening up last year I've been itching to get in and try it, especially as someone who loves Indian cuisine and someone who is often intrigued by fusion concepts and modern twists on classic dishes. We finally decided to go for a mid afternoon meal on a Saturday in the beginning of June. We looked at the menu online ahead of time to refresh our memories on their offerings, and the food was listed all together in a section called "all day menu". We had some dishes in mind that we wanted to try, namely the tikka tots, the mirchi bhajji and the rasam ramen. Unfortunately none of these items were on the menu when we went in. I realized that they have separate menus for lunch and dinner with the lunch menu being more limited, which I know lots of restaurants do. Nevertheless we were still excited to try the food there. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. Beautiful design, very comfortable and the music was a vibe. Contrary to some of the other reviews here saying that the service was aloof and lackluster, we found that it was prompt and down to earth. We opted for some Indian beers over cocktails. For food we decided on some curry dishes. Boyfriend ended up with paneer butter masala, I had Goan fish curry and we split some garlic naan. The guy did warn ahead of time that the fish curry was a naturally spicy dish, to which I stated that I was totally cool with that since I love the spicier dishes. Boyfriend asked for his butter masala to be extra hot. The presentation of the entrees is absolutely stunning. The rice was fluffy and the curry hit all the flavor notes as it was a little sweet, a little spicy and a little tangy. In hindsight I think I should've asked them to make it a tad spicier for me, but the flavor was definitely there and it was a pretty solid, filling dish. Boyfriend really enjoyed his butter masala, saying that they delivered on his request for extra heat. The bread wasn't bad, though the portion is rather small and it kind of reminded me of the packaged naan bread you can get at the grocery store. Overall it was a good experience at Don't Tell Aunty. I did see on the website that they were making changes to the menu, so I look forward to seeing what else they can do.

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.

The food was amazing! Every bite was full of flavor, and everything tasted so good. Definitely a…read moreplace I would love to visit again!

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.

So first off I'll say this the service wasn't as quick as I would have liked but man the food was…read moreamazing and the location was beautiful I definitely am heading back sometime soon

Visited the Crystal Spoon last night with the wife and a few friends .. we started out with…read moredrinks Drinks were great along with the Samosas and the wings appetizer.. We had the goat, chicken and lamb entrees .. All of them were prepared deliciously. I highly recommend the Crystal spoon restaurant. The food decor and the service were excellent .. We all made reservations to return in a few weeks.. can't wait