Pretty busy spot when we went in. Prices are on par with most Indian restaurants in the area, so…read morenothing surprising there. Service was a bit slow at the start we had to ask twice for our drinks, which took longer than expected. Food was just okay overall. The flavors felt a bit watered down compared to what I'd hope for. My boyfriend ordered the lamb kebab and it was extremely tough, even with a sharper knife it was hard to get through. Overall, it's fine for a quick lunch if you're nearby, but not a place I'd go out of my way to visit. The seats were also at one point the booth behind us every time they moved I could feel them squishing me like I was on a very crammed airplane. Has potential. If the lamb wasn't like rubber; I would've been OK with giving it three stars.

The staff here is so nice and the service was lovely. I'd go back again, but I've had better Indian…read morefood elsewhere. The shrimp korma was lacking in flavor. The shrimp tasted fresh and the sauce did too, it just didn't have as much depth as I'm used to. The onion naan was delicious, but they only gave us one bowl of rice for two people. It ended up working out because we got naan, but I expected two bowls of rice for us each. My husband enjoyed his chicken tikka masala. And the beers were cool. Cool spot in Salem.

Stopped in after a day of shopping. Wide selection of options and had a great amount of food…read more Service was attentive and always ready to help out.

One of the better indian take out experiences near by…read more Food is quite good for the price but not amazing. But pickup is convenient and they are reliable on time.

Jewel in the Crown deserves more business!! One of my favorite local places! There's always…read moresomething's for everyone and they are super accommodating, for example, someone in our party doesn't like spicy food but the rest of us do so they always make our food mild and include a side of spicy curry to mix in. Their food is always delicious and filling, the portions don't look big but it's always have the perfect amount. I highly recommend the Aloo Naan. As a vegetarian living with meat-eaters Jewel in the Crown gives everyone lots of options

Asked for meal with ZERO HEAT. No hot pepper etc. tandoori…read morearrived with a heavy coating of pepper spices. The only sauce was red hot red hot! I asked them to remake it without heat. They took the tandoori back to the kitchen, threw away the onions and vegetables try to scrape the heat and pepper off the meat, warmed it up and brought the same meat back.

Wonderful restaurant that raises the standard in this part of New England for Indian cuisine. It…read morewas a bit out of my usual neighborhood and so it took a while to uncover. But finally I did and boy am I happy. Very much a family affair - husband and wife who share maitre'd and server responsibilities. And other relatives in the kitchen cooking up a storm. What first grabbed my attention were the huge number of dosas they offer. Seeing any dosa on a menu at all is a rarity and so to see the wide variety they feature was amazing. I opted for the Andhra Kara Masala and it was excellent. The dosa itself crispy and warm and the condiments beautifully integrated. We opted for the mixed veggie pakoras as an appetizer on the recommendation of the owner and they were served warm and crispy. The batter was light - nothing like the thick sludge that usually adorns the deep fried nuggets of vegetable delight. The accompanying tamarind sauce was sweet and clean and the mint-cilantro suitably refreshing. Lovey got garlic naan and saag paneer. Smooth and creamy, the saag was exactly as hoped for and the garlic naan was chewy, warm and toothsome. Dessert was carrot halwa. Hard to believe carrots make such an excellent warm dessert but they do. Richly satisfying with just the right touch of sweetness. We look forward to returning and sampling the rest of the menu!

This was absolutely delicious. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. He helped my pick out my…read morefood. He suggested Chettinad chicken curry and Malabar parotta. Both things I had never had before. Both delicious. Also good we're lamb tikka masala, garlic naan, and hot garlic dosa

Wow, wow, wow! We ordered from here because we needed a main dish for my Indian inlaws. My MIL is…read morea fantastic cook, and she made a bunch of amazing sides including Dahls, chipates, and bindi. These were meant to be ONLY side dishes. We had also bought jumbo shrimp from Costco, with heads to be the main course. (Her favorite!) This was an issue. Apparently these were disgusting and needed to be cleaned. There were so many shrimp. I'd slept exactly 1 hours the night b4 because my in-laws were jetlagged and wandering around the house and backyard at 3am. I'd also worked a full day. So I suggested take out for the main. It was unpopular, however there was no way I was letting MIL clean shrimp by herself for hours and no way I was spending the next two hours of my life helping her do it after working a full day and sleeping 1 hour. To give my husband credit, he researched this place extensively. We ordered the saag chicken, which was exceptional. It stood up to the other dishes on the table. (I have not ordered from an Indian restaurant in the Boston area that comes close to how good this spot was. My in-laws would have complained about every other spot. They liked this one.) Instead they thought it was great, and they are so difficult to please. Pray for me, tomorrow I gut perfectly lovely jumbo shrimp for their black vein and remove the head. (My husband is the one who bought these and paid extra for the head. He is doing extensive yard work involving a lot of heavy lifting, otherwise he'd be in charge of this job. I will also not be helping him, as was planned so he will suffer) Suffice it to say, 10/10 would recommend. Planning on adding it to my regular rotation. It will be approved by your Indian in-laws. (Also don't buy fancy shrimp for them!)

Punjab Cafe is an Indian restaurant in Quincy, MA with free street parking in front of the…read morelocation. The ambiance inside is eclectic/casual, and it's great for big groups. Our waiter was super nice, the heater wasn't working so he put us at a table right next to their space heater, which was thoughtful. We went during the week and were seated right away. They have a vegetarian dinner for 2 special which was perfect for sharing for our family of 4. It came with papads, 2 curries, rice, naan, and gulab jamun. Our food came out quick and flavorful. I've definitely had more authentic Indian food, but this was good quality with a diverse variety of North Indian options. The naans were soft and fluffy, the curries (malai kofta and saag channa) were the right amount of spicy, and the portions were worth the price. I'd recommend coming here if you're craving Indian food and are in the area.

We ordered the Biryani and Tandoori Chicken last week, and it was excellent. But the real standout…read morewas the service! The woman who got us seated (I can't remember her name), was very accommodating and patient with our requests. We needed some time to figure out what to order, and she was happy to give us recommendations. Nishan was amazing. Wise beyond his years, and brought positive energy during our interactions. He went the extra mile to make my friend and I feel welcome, as this was our first time at Athidi. We will definitely be back!

My favorite Indian restaurant and I've tried many in the Greater Boston/Northshore area. Food is…read moresuper flavorful and everyone is very friendly! Ordered take out last night and the owner gave us a complimentary dessert. Highly recommend as it's a super affordable lunch or dinner spot.

Really loved the experience, the Cochin Chicken Curry was spot on - I hail from Kerala and get good…read morequality Indian food in Dallas which is where I live these days, so trust me on this dish. Had it with Naan, crispy and fresh. I also had a Chicken 65 which was also nice. Servers were energetic, the restaurant was almost full even though I was probably the last customer to walk in for dinner tonight. Customers at the restaurant included people of Indian origin and other ethnicities which to me is a good indication of the popularity of the restaurant.

Sarva Indian Cuisine is a solid Indian restaurant in the heart of Boston that fills a gap in the…read moreneighborhood's dining options. We walked into a warm, inviting space where the attentive service set a good tone from the start, making the experience feel welcoming without being overbearing. The butter chicken is the dish to anchor an order around, and it delivered in the way a good butter chicken should. Rich and creamy with a sauce that has enough depth to feel like it was built properly rather than assembled quickly, the flavor was full and warming without leaning too sweet. It paired naturally with the garlic naan, which arrived soft and slightly charred, making it the right vehicle for working through the sauce. The mango lassi is worth ordering alongside, sweet and thick without being cloying, with the mango flavor coming through clearly rather than getting lost in the yogurt base. Beyond those, the biryani and the Kerala fish curry have both built strong followings among regulars, and the samosa chaat and paneer chilli are worth exploring as starters if you want to build out a fuller meal. The food does not always hit the transcendent high that the best Indian cooking can reach, but it is consistently well executed and satisfying in a way that makes it a reliable choice in a city where good Indian food can be surprisingly hard to find. Service remained attentive throughout the meal, with staff checking in at the right moments and keeping water filled without being intrusive. For a dependable Indian meal in downtown Boston, Sarva Indian Cuisine delivers exactly what you want from a neighborhood spot.

The food was great and the service very attentive. The ambiance was very nice, plenty of room…read morebetween tables. Every table seemed to be enjoying themselves but no noise issues as far as we could tell. The pakoras were fresh and the mango fish very tasty. Both chicken dishes were nicely done too. We limited the spice levels because of our group but would probably go up a notch next time :-)

This Indian restaurant on the main drag in the lovely town center of Arlington was a nice find. My…read morecolleague and I were on business and when we're traveling, we like to find good places to eat of varying styles. Indian is one of my favorites and this was a fairly short drive from our hotel in Waltham. We made a reservation but that did not seem to be at all necessary. It was a Monday night and it was not particularly busy. We were seated right away. They featured a very pleasant dining room and we were able to secure a table by the front window. This was a great spot and added to our experience. The service was very good. We were attended to quickly and well cared for throughout our time there. The food came out in a timely manner well presented at the appropriate temperature. My colleague opted for the Creamy Coconut Chicken. I tried a bite of this and was favorably impressed. In addition, he had a Mango Lassi to which he also gave a thumbs-up. I had the Fish Curry, which I ordered at a medium level in terms of spice. It was very tasty as it had just the right amount of kick. He ordered the Garlic Naan to accompany his meal while I had my favorite type of Indian bread (my favorite type of bread period, really) Peshwari Naan. We were both happy with these choices. I also had a glass of cabernet which turned out to be a decent choice. Our final bill that included food, drinks, tax and tip was $86. At $43 per person in this inflationary time, I was happy enough with the value given the quality of the fare and the overall experience. I would be happy to make a return visit.