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    Rassa

    3.9 (35 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Garlic Naan
    Peter C.

    First off, this place is huge. I kind of forgot what used to be here, but I think they took over like 2-3 stores. The restaurant is massive and wide open. It's actually super nice inside and there's a bar as well. Staff was very friendly. They came by several times to ask if anything was needed. I did really like how friendly they were. I felt very welcomed in the restaurant. The food was really awesome too. When the chicken tikka masala arrived, it had that rich, brick hue to it and I could see the spices! The food comes out fast, so I assume they're cooking these dishes all day. The Naan, although a bit pricey, is delicious... between $5 and $7 for the Naan. The garlic Naan was crazy good!! Most other places I order from top out around $4 and they're pretty good. Rice was not included, so another $5-$6 for that. So it's going to be more expensive than most places you might order from. My usual spot has rice included with the dish (similar pricing for the main dish) and then a few dollars less for Naan. So I consider this a bit of a treat, given I would spend more here than my usual. The menu seems to include northern and southern Indian inspired dishes, as well as some Indo-Chinese influences. They have a cocktail menu with some interesting options. You can get vegetarian dishes and even goat if you want. I wanted to try so many things, so I will be back. I enjoyed everything about this place. I saw lunch specials were about $15, if you come during the designated times. Overall, I did love everything about this place. I will return. I highly recommend you come visit it. 5 stars for sure.

    Chicken Kothu Paratha
    Jeff K.

    Been waiting to try this for a long time since seeing it was taking the space and finally got the chance. We had Apps: Onion dosa (great) Chicken 65 (good) Chicken mala kebab (great) Meal: Chicken kothu parotta (very spicy and lots of food but very good!!) Chili garlic naan (very good, also spicy!) Will be back 100%!

    Vada Pav appetizer
    Rahul R.

    tl;dr high-quality and well-spiced Indian food at a reasonable price. I look forward to returning! Four of us had a reservation for Rassa on a Sunday evening. The interior was larger than expected - they have a dining area with two bars in addition to a foyer with tables. We were seated in a comfortable booth. For starters, we got the Vada Pav and Paneer Tikka along with the Rassa Sour cocktail and Mango Lassi. All items were excellent, especially the Paneer Tikka, which is probably one of the best you can get in the Boston area. It was well spiced and absolutely packed with flavor. The creaminess of the Mango Lassi was also ideal. For our mains, we shared the Palak Paneer, Paneer Tikka Masala, Vellai Kurma, and Dal Makhni. The Paneer Tikka Masala and Dal Makhni in particular were excellent, with the former having some of the best flavor in a gravy I've had recently, and the latter's texture being well balanced. The Vellai Kurma was good too, but the Palak Paneer felt a bit blander than expected despite having the right texture. I wouldn't seek it out next time, but everything else about dinner more than made up for this. The service was generally prompt and our waiter was able to answer several questions about items on the menu. I look forward to returning and trying more items!

    Greasy Daal

    All shine, no substance. The only saving grace at Rassa Restaurant in Waltham was its beautiful ambiance and our server Hamid (or Hamaad) -- genuinely polite, kind, and doing his best in what looked like a losing battle. Unfortunately, everything else about the experience was a masterclass in disappointment. Where do I even start? I'm vegetarian and my husband is not. He ordered the chicken -- it came out charred, hard, and completely tasteless. My entrée was somehow worse: imagine a bowl of lentils floating in pure fat. The daal looked more like soup made of butter than anything remotely edible. The naan was so drenched in grease it could have doubled as a sponge. I'm honestly posting a photo because words don't do it justice. To make matters worse, service was painfully slow. It seemed like there were too few servers on the floor -- no one checked in on us, and the second drink we ordered never arrived at all. Such a shame, because the place looks stunning -- warm lighting, chic décor, and the promise of a good evening. Sadly, that promise evaporates as soon as the food hits the table. Verdict: Go for the ambiance, maybe have a drink (if it ever arrives), but eat elsewhere.

    Stain on the restroom ground (sticky floor)

    Food: 8.5/10 Service: 9:10 Ambiance: 7/10 Cleanliness: 4/10 Overall the food was great! The chicken tikka masala had a pronounced smoky taste while butter chicken was very nice, soft and tender. The nann bread had a nice chewy texture. The paneer kulcha was really unique and worth a try. Rice was mediocre and would not recommend purchasing again. The fish moilee had a good base for the curry sauce but the fish had a slight fishy taste. Our server was wonderful and deserves a rating of 9/10. The restaurant had nice decor and the ambiance is nice. However, the restroom appears to be unclean and the floor was sticky. There appears to be what seems to be poop stains in the toilet. The dessert gulab jamun was unique and interesting. Had a ginger taste. Texture similar to a doughnut.

    Classic Masala Dosa
    Trinity G.

    So amazing!!! The staff were so kind and the food was incredible. I've had Indian food in London, LA, and the Bay Area but this was a one of a kind experience. The ambiance looks so fancy so we were scared about being underdressed but we didn't feel awkward at all and it felt cozy inside. The ambiance is nice for a date night or family dinner.

    Entrance
    Jeff B.

    Probably the best Indian food I've ever had. The Mutton (goat) Korma was exquisite. The sauce was flavored perfectly to complement the meat without overpowering it. The nan was crispy and buttery, and even the sweet lassi was particularly creamy.

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    Great service and suggestions. The food was quite good, there was a lot of flavor without being overly hot. The store is nice and simple.

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    Great South Indian curry and dosa! Service and ambiance is great! Definitely worth coming

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    They have good looking dishes I just wish they would have tested the same as it looks.

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    1 year ago

    I had a bad experience with the delivery person but the food was excellent, probably the best Indian food in Waltham

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    1 year ago

    Great food and portions. The atmosphere was also great with the perfect lighting and temperature.

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    I hadn't been to Sweet Basil in a while and my friend and I decided to give it a go. I had…read moreforgotten how beautiful the decor and ambiance was. We sat at the bar and were warmly greeted by the host as well as Caroline, our bartender. She made us two perfect martini's to the rim, and brought us out a complimentary dish from the chef which was fantastic (I think it was fried chickpea flour in the shape of a very thick fry. They also brought us out complimentary bread and focaccia as well as home made pesto. We ordered the meatballs (the best I've ever had, and my wife is Sicilian). We then shared the Chicken Parm which had the most amazing chunky sauce packed with flavor along with homemade rigatoni! This by far was one of the best meals I've had in a while! Sweet Basil will now go in our rotation of weekly restaurants to visit.

    There are two Sweet Basils in this world: the one everyone knows, and the one everyone should know…read more Needham has the fame, the lines, the reservations booked weeks out by people who enjoy screaming their dinner conversation across a table while pressed against strangers like rush hour on the T. Waltham has space to breathe, cocktails mixed with genuine craft and creativity, prices that acknowledge you are a human being with a budget, and an atmosphere where "intimate dinner" does not require a hearing aid afterward. And the food? Let me be absolutely clear: every bit as spectacular as the original. The chicken parmigiana arrives with a shatteringly crisp exterior giving way to tender, juicy perfection beneath a blanket of molten cheese. The rosemary chicken practically perfumes the table before it lands, herb-kissed and golden, the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes on the first bite. The bolognese is a masterclass in patience and tradition, rich and meaty and clinging to each strand of pasta like it was born there. Same kitchen excellence, superior everything else. I must speak of Gina, because to write this review without her name in lights would be a crime against gratitude. Our server moved through the evening with grace, precision, and a warmth that felt entirely genuine rather than rehearsed. She made us feel not like customers, but like guests in her home. This is the difference Waltham offers: care. Real, tangible, you-can-taste-it-in-every-moment care. Needham will survive without me. It will survive without you. But Waltham deserves your attention, your appetite, and your loyalty. Go once and you will understand. Go twice and you will never look back.

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