I dined at Mirchi with 3 friends. We all thought the food, service and ambiance was excellent. We…read morereally appreciated the quiet atmosphere -- You can have a normal conversation in their beautiful dining room. No need to shout above the noise as it is in so many places these days.

I love the ambiance here! White linen tablecloths, deep blue velvet chairs, crown molding, dramatic…read morelight fixtures, a recessed eating nook alongside the bar, & great Indian music. The menu is allergy-friendly, with dishes clearly labeled with allergens and there were so many DF options. I had the most amazingly delicate lamb korma...which I can't normally get elsewhere because of cream but they made it with coconut milk...bless them! Best I've had anywhere. I ordered the veggie samosa, which I forgot to request "mild," so it was a tad spicy for my palate. It was deliciously/expertly spiced nonetheless, and I ate the whole thing...nose running. ;-) If you're a spice wimp like me, just remember to ask for it mild. Also highly recommend the watermelon non-alcoholic drink that was like a mojito with fresh mint! Great, friendly service...even at 4:19...when they were almost closed, at the end of a long shift. This will be my new home to Indian restaurant in the area. Free parking right out front.

My partner and I grabbed dinner here. We split the tandoori roti and vegetable platter (samosa,…read morepakora, aloo tikki, and gobi pakora). My partner got the vegetable chow mein as his meal and I got the chana masala. We ordered vegetarian dishes and asked for everything to be dairy-free (and mild). Everything was delicious, especially the vegetable pakora! We appreciated that they were open Easter Day and their vegan options. Quick and friendly service. I've also ordered take out here before, which was also great!

Craving Indian and got take out! Didn't know there was an Indian restaurant locally so happy there…read moreis! We got Naan, butter chicken rice and tikka masala. All were delicious! Cooked perfectly and still warm when it got to the house!! Service was fine nothing exceptional. So happy to have Indian food in the area and will be back!

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!

Don't order the chaat papdi! Most food is ok and has…read moresouthern influences They should have southern style lunches

Best Indian food around. Get the butter chicken, the coconut soup and the Naan. Staff is very…read morefriendly. Place is super nice.

I tried the new Needham restaurant Monsoon kitchen today, and it did not disappoint. It's in the…read morestrip mall next to sweet tomatoes pizza and dragon chef. They've been around since January and I talked to Harry, who was a friendly employee working the front of the store, who helped me pick my lunch, as I'm pretty new to Indian cuisine. I got the lamb masala lunch special and it was tasty and flavorful. They came with 3 complimentary sauces, tamarind and a chutney and 1 more I'm not sure of. The portion of meat was on the small side but very tasty. My one issue was I asked for medium spice; it was extremely fire hot spicy and I'm a pro. I can't imagine what that next level up tastes like but I'm scared. Be wary that most people should start on the lowest spice level. I also got the Paneer Naan and veggie Korma. The store was small and had a waiting area with a few chairs, a kiosk to order and a bar style table to eat in if you're solo or a party of 2, but it's clearly intended as a takeout restaurant. Prices were moderate and on par for Needham. I will definitely be back and I'm looking forward to trying more menu items, especially the Biryani.

My friend put me on to this spot and l'm not sure if it was because I haven't had Indian food in a…read morewhile, I was hungry, or I was craving it, but it was VERY delicious and could easily be one of my favorite places. To get a baseline of whether the place is good, I usually order Chicken Tikka Masala - if you mess that up, I can't trust anything else. You can get white basmati rice on the side for only $1.99 more, but I wanted garlic naan which was $4.99. We ordered on the phone and were told 20 minutes. They do have a dining room inside, but the tables are a bit awkward since the bench is too far from the table (it discouraged us from eating there). We arrived 20 minutes later, and the food was ready just in time. It stayed warm on the ride home and was the perfect eating temperature after 15 minutes when we actually got around to eating it. I noticed that the curry was a bit greasy, but it's easy to move it out of the way. The container looked small (small round black to go container), but it did bring a lot. My friend and I agreed that the onions could have been chopped a little smaller, or cooked for a little longer to make them soft rather than crunchy. The flavors were perfect. We picked mild for our spice level, but regret not going up to medium because it was not spicy at all. The naan could have used a little more garlic but it was still very good as it was soft and buttery. I will definitely be coming back to try other items. They have plenty of parking, and their staff is kind.

Went for lunch...they were offering a special "Thali Goat" ...An Indian thali comprises -…read moremain-course gravy, dal or curry, sabzi or stir fry, condiments like raita, chutney, pickle, salad, papadum, and side dishes like roti, naan, chapati, paratha, or rice-- all served on a cool multi-section platter or tray. It was fantastic and delicious. Awesome goat curry, beautiful fluffy rice, naan. Service was excellent, place was meticulously clean, prices very reasonable. I would have given 5 stars were it not for the finish which was an Indian staple dessert (rice pudding) called Kheer. Yuck-very poorly made, lousy ingredients. (A good Kheer is luscious and creamy white---this was grey and tasted totally artificial) I would go back in an instant!

OMG! The TIKKA MASALA is unbelievable!!! And the Naan bread AWESOME! I will definitely be back!…read more Jay rocks in taking a good care of the customers! We were lucky to have him recommend things tonight.

I didn't even know this place existed until Yelp pointed me in the right direction, and I'm glad it…read moredid. It's not a big restaurant, but it's definitely a gem. The server was attentive and friendly, and the food came out quickly--and it was delicious. I'm already planning to go back to try a few more things on the menu. Plus, they have a full bar, which is always a bonus.

I love this place!! I make sure to visit every time I am in the area. As a lover of Indian street…read morefood and dosa, this place hits the spot every time. I have to make sure to come on an empty stomach because the food is so delicious and filling (and the menu has a great variety so I always find myself trying different foods). The menu is varied and changes slightly daily. It is a bit of a lowkey spot, and has the nicest owners! They are so accommodating, nice, and helpful. Every time I have come here I am met with gracious hospitality. The pani puri is a classic - note that it is served with peas rather than potato. But it's still delicious, it has a tasty tomato daal flavor that pairs well with the pani puri water and onions. The pani puri was great and I can be obnoxious about how I like my pani puri. The paneer tikka hot dogs are also a MUST TRY!! They are so good and flavorful, especially nice and hot. Not too much cheese and a nice, satisfying, soft bread pull. We also wanted to try the mirchi bhaji (fried pepper with toppings like roasted peanuts and chopped red onion) so they kindly gave us one. Finally had the delicious Gadbad ice cream, which I always make sure to get. It is ice cream with fruits and nuts and makes for the perfect finish to your meal.

I'm not even sure How I can describe how terrible this dining experience was. Being a fan of South…read moreIndian food, although not being from the South Indian states, is what led me to this place And I also love to support local businesses. I don't even think I could call this a legit business. Seems more like a bootleg operation. The owner, while very nice, has no clue how to run a restaurant. This is essentially a converted office and will be difficult to find. The entrance is in the back. There was no attempt made to renovate the interior so that it could have any kind of semblance of a true dining experience or even a fast food establishment. The menu is not printed. Rather it is on the owners WhatsApp messages. Refer to picture which I had to take in order to review the menu at the behest of the owner. Noted that there is a lack of pricing unless you ask him directly what things cost. Also there are no pictures of the menu or any description of the size. What we ended consuming were masala doses which came with a coconut poppy seed chutney as well as Idli.The Idlis themselves were okay. However they also came with sambar which is the traditional South Indian soup. This soup was something I normally look forward to and one of the main reasons I come to South Indian restaurants. In a word it was terrible. It's pre-made which I don't necessarily have a problem with however the ingredients are lacking. It has no flavor and is very thin. It also came with a ton of cilantro which I'd asked if they could make without but apparently because it is pre-made there is no way to avoid this. Regardless, the quality of the actual soup was bad. In fact we threw a bowl of it away because none of us enjoyed it. The dosa itself was actually not bad however it was severely underfilled. Usually after eating one of those I have no room for anything else because it's filled with the lovely stuffing of potato onion and peas. This had no peas and was severely underfilled. This is a very bare-boned operation. And the service is reflective of that. There is one bathroom and it is labeled employees only. When we were served we did not get any cutlery and had to request it on multiple times. I got a paper towel along with a spoon. Nothing else. The other two diners got a fork and a spoon as well as a paper towel. The paper towel was a half ply. And because there were three of us they gave us three half plies of paper towel. I wish I could make up this story but it is really quite ridiculous. On top of that the dining table itself which I picked was filthy. I asked the owner to wipe it off and he obliged but that is completely unacceptable in a dining establishment which was not crowded at all. This is something that should be maintained. Also we did not get any water from the tap. It wasn't even offered. If one wants to consume water, you would have to buy a bottle from them. Again, very bizarre and I suspect there's something wrong with their drinking water if they're not able to even offer tap water. Parking is in the back and that is free. I'm not sure how long this establishment will be around but I wouldn't be surprised if they went out of business, soon.

Love it. My kids enjoy the chicken tikka masala. Weekend Buffett is great. Never had a bad meal.read more

Horrible don't go here they are greedy and rob people. Me and my sister and daughter love the mango…read morelassi so we buy it, first it was 5 a cup then he raised it to 6 a cup when we were buying it we bought a gallon he charged us 30, we bought another gallon he said the price went up five more dollars overnight, okay fine I buy the gallon and he gives me way less then a gallon and charged 35.95 and if you use your card it 37. don't worry it's okay I learned how to make it better then them so I will never go back again and he wouldn't even give me a cup after I bought a gallon! just greedy be careful to make the lassi it's only a few good ingredients you can make it way better yourself and their secret is food coloring to get it to be that color.