This is an outstanding, relatively new, addition to the Arlington, MA food scene. I have now eaten…read morethere three times and ordered takeout about a half a dozen. It's pretty much the consistently best Indian food I've had in the Boston area, but often nearly empty when I have been there. This restaurant really deserves to succeed! The service is always patient and friendly and the atmosphere is comfortable and roomy. Everything is prepared carefully and none of the food has that bland, "phoned in" quality that you sometimes encounter in restaurants. The chicken tikka masala is creamy, lightly sweet, full of flavor with perfect small pieces of tender chicken. The spinach dishes are wonderful and the appetizers really tasty. Highest recommendation!

The first thing that hits you as you walk in is the smell of toasting spicy and the allure of the…read moreup coming feast! The staff is so friendly and they are happy to answer questions. Drove from Bangor, Maine and will return.

This was my first visit to this restaurant and I reserved our table due to it being Valentine's Day…read moreand I wasn't sure what the wait time would be if myself and my husband were to do a walk-in. The service was very good and we were helped by more than one person for our drinks and food. We were seated close to the kitchen so we could see the preparation of our food as it was being prepared. The space we were in was spacious and had artwork on the various walls around us. We both had meals that were filling and big enough to take home as leftovers.

A place in central Arlington with lots of space inside and plenty of tables…read more The aloo gobi was decent, though some bits of the cauliflower were a bit salty. The goat vindaloo could actually have been spicier, and I would have preferred greater complexity in the sauce mix; it could have packed more of a heat. The saag paneer was okay - the paneer needed more taste, and the saag seemed a bit less fresh than I'm used to. The okra was tasty! But a bit too oily. The lentils were fine. A solid place to get Indian in the center of town.

Cute place, delicious food, and reasonably priced. It's mostly takeout but there are a few tables…read moreand I do enjoy eating there when I have the time. Being vegan, it's nice that they have things clearly marked as vegan on the menu, though I wish their vegetable momo were vegan -- I haven't asked but I assume they're made with butter or ghee. I don't know why, as this doesn't seem to be all that common in Nepal. None of the other Nepali restaurants in Arlington have vegan momo either though, so who knows... gotta go to Somerville for that, sadly. Anyway yeah, good place, highly recommended.

One of the best lunch specials I've had in recent memory. I got the butter chicken with garlic naan…read moreand it was so flavorful and warm and filling. I asked for medium spice and it had a good kick. There was a side of onion chutney that added some nice zip to balance the richness of the butter chicken sauce. The naan was fluffy and hot and the rice was perfectly cooked. Service was fast and kind, and the space was clean. Street parking was very easy. I will be back!

Really good service, really good food, and a super polished interior…read more The lamb vindaloo was so good. I ordered it to be hot and it was definitely spicy!! All the flavors are super bold and our servers were super attentive through the night. I loved the crispy lentil thing they gave at the beginning of dinner.

What can I say? Spice Delight's dishes are simply delightful. The meals hit the right spot every…read moresingle time - fresh and delicious. The prices are also unbeatable. Yes, you can still get quality food for affordable prices!!!

Delicious 5 star chili chicken and chili momos which are my favorites. I have been cheating on…read moreLittle India Express with Makalu for these dishes lately. shhh dont tell

More momo's more momo's! Please!…read more We were craving nepalese food and wanted some momo's so decided to come to Makalu. We noticed the new decor upgrades as soon as we walked in which was a nice surprise. The waitress was very nice and quickly brought us water and the menu. After deciding on which momos to order we scanned through the menu and decided on their sauteed chicken dish and a yellow lentil dish. When the food came out, it was nice and hot. The garlic naan was nice and fluffy and good. The chicken was very different and surprisingly delicious! It had a very distinctive flavor and we couldn't figure out the spice which was exciting. The lentil dish was also very good. The momos were also very good and we really liked the dipping sauce they came with. I wish we had ordered more but we had plenty of food and we were stuffed by the end of our meal. We couldn't resist and decided to get mango lassis to go and they were already in to-go cups! Perfect!

I had a four and a half star experience here and am rounding up to five…read more Masala hit the spot, though I will admit it had been a few months since I had decent Indian food. I ordered the chana masala, veggie samosa, and a Taj Mahal beer. These are my usual go to items, and all of them delivered. I ordered medium spice and it was perfect. Just enough heat that I was sweating a little, but still going back for more. Very good balance and flavor. The menu has plenty of options and covers both Indian and Nepalese dishes, which makes it easy to come back and try different things. Food quality felt strong across the board. Service was quick and friendly. Inside, there is plenty of seating and a comfortable, casual setup. They had pleasant, modern Indian music playing, which added to the atmosphere. It is right on Broadway in Teele Square, so easy to get to. The only minor downside was some loud chatter between staff, which could be a little distracting at times. Overall, this is a reliable neighborhood spot with very good food and solid service. Based on this visit, I am comfortable rounding up to a five star review. I will be back.

Best bang for your buck for lunch buffets in Teele square! I've already been here for couple times…read morefor their lunch buffets and I was satisfied every time! They also bring you fresh garlic naan which is to die for. Their staff is lovely and kind and the business has tons of sitting inside. I also like that they open up the windows for nice weather. I will be back for more!

Just went to this spot and sat down at the table inside, 3 of us ready to drop $100+ as we're…read morereally hungry. No one at the counter. A dude sleeping in the front. We awkwardly wake this guy up so we can get some service. He disappears and after many long minutes someone else comes out & say we can't eat in, that it's "takeout only" even though there is no indication of this anywhere. We ask why there is a table for dining and he says "I don't know, it's just there" Way to be completely unprofessional and also miss out on a $100+ tab, dude

I like this place until today's incident... I ordered food from Uber Eats and described them my…read morepreference in notes... for some reason, they didn't receive my note... I'm vegetarian and they gave me chicken... this is NOT acceptable for people who do not eat meat, and any Indian restaurant is expected to know that. When I contacted the person, his attitude was very much like it's my fault. And they're not open to update menu, so that such errors doesn't happen for future customers. I'm not asking for refund, was asking to fix menu, for e.g. be clear about veg and non-veg items, which any restaurant is expected to take seriously. Hope the owner reads and understand the mistake here.

Go-to Indian food spot. Generous servings that turn 2 meals into 4, comes with variety of sauces…read moreand the naan is always warm and soft!!

While the quantity was more than sufficient, the chicken itself was a letdown. It had the texture…read moreof mass-produced, pre-cut pieces rather than authentic, marinated chicken. There was a total lack of infusion; the chicken tasted plain, as if it had been tossed into the sauce at the last minute. I probably won't risk to order from here again.

Dry naan, small chai, fluorescent lighting, chaat that's underwhelming and overly sour, and dal…read morewhere the main flavor was salt. They didn't take credit cards today, and "hot" was super mild. With so many great Indian restaurants in the area, this one just isn't worth visiting unfortunately.

Such accommodating service and the food was delicious too! They are open until 10pm, which was so…read morenice for a late night meal. The chicken coconut came with basmati rice and it was so delicious. The dish was creamy and flavorful and went incredibly with the rice. I asked for it to be hot and the dish was indeed incredibly spicy. Most places have lower spice levels but this place exceeded all expectations!!!

Had the dumplings and few traditional dishes. It was awesome and will definitely come back. Been…read morecraving dumplings every day since I ate there

Whenever we crave Chinese food this is the place we run too!…read more The restaurant is located at the Arlington heights plaza area and they have plenty of seating for big and small parties. Everytime we show up for dinner there is always alot of take out orders which is a good sign. There is one very nice waitress which runs around alot when the place is packed but she does a very good job of providing timely service to everyone. We really enjoy the hand pulled noodles which is a must every time we done in. They are cooked perfectly and are packed with flavor of whichever dish you choose them with. We also really enjoy their dry hot pot, especially the shrimp dry pot. It's a stir fry kind of dish packed with several veggies like red peppers, broccoli and much more! The soups are also very good and rich in flavor and are perfect for a chilly day. Some of them are served in a large portion so they are perfect for sharing. You really can't go wrong with any dish! The menu is insanely long and they have a code system for each item tagged with a letter and number which makes it easier to order. We really enjoy dining here and it's always fun to try a new dish from their large menu!