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.

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).

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.

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

Crystal Spoons on Washington St is the best Indian meal I've had. Not "best in Boston." Best I've…read morehad, period. Ate at the bar. Chicken tikka masala over basmati, extra rice, garlic naan, Old Monk 10000 Super Beer. The gravy had actual depth -- tomato, spice, and fat in the right ratio -- and the naan was hot, charred, and soft in the middle the way it's supposed to be. Portions were generous without being sloppy. What I didn't expect was the service. Solo traveler, late, sitting at the bar. They treated it like it mattered. That's the difference between a restaurant and a place you remember. Bar is a real room -- full spirits, mosaic backbar, green light, proper glassware. Not a fluorescent takeout counter with a liquor license. Coming back. Bring someone.

They gave mango lassi in a box. It was cold. The garlic naan was garlicky. Their basmati rice was…read morevery ricey. Their mutter paneer had lots of mutter in it. Foil wrapping had lots of aluminum in it. Their paper bag is made from the souls of numerous trees. The plastic box holding the mango lassi was biodegradable. The samosas were cheap and the design on the paper bag said mela.

Another great Indian buffet experience! Hearty flavors, appropriate saltiness and spiciness, and…read moreminimal greasiness. The goat in the Goat Curry was amazingly tender. Their lunch buffet is only on weekdays from 11:30-3, $14.95/person. Show your student ID for an additional 20% discount! What a steal, recommend for sure

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!

Fabulous food. Butter chicken was great. Very flavorful. Veggie samosa was also wonderful. Shrimp…read moredish whatever it was also fantastic. Only bummer was the place closes at 10. We had a 915 reservation and the staff was hovering constantly, wanting badly to go home. They could not get us out of there fast enough. Otherwise, this would have been five stars. Lighten up, people. I'm there having a nice dinner with my daughter. Maybe give us a minute to connect.

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.

What I liked: Good location at the Kendall T-stop…read more Fast service. Reasonable prices for wine by the bottle. Good amount of lamb in the lamb saag. What could be improved: Wine selection. I suspect they are limited by screw cap wines, but there may be better quality Cabernet Sauvignon on the market.

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.

Great food and service. Could really taste the quality and passion in the food. Everything was…read moreexceptional. Honorable mention for the chairs - most comfortable chairs I've sat in at a restaurant. Looking forward to coming back. Had the chicken korma, butter chicken, garlic naan, potato naan, and mango lassi.

The food was amazing! The servers were very friendly and…read morefast! The ambiance was perfect, including the music, dishes and chairs!