I've never had top-notch Indian in Boston, but Bombay Bistro in Coolidge Corner is very good, as is the new Bukhara in Jamaica Plain. I tend to like southern Indian, and Bukhara gets good points there, as does Himalaya on Mass Ave near Newbury. -Rik In article , Gunther Anderson Someone wrote: > Since my personal favorite, Delhi Darbar (in a corner behind Harhard Square) > has gone the way of the west, I find myself seeking an excellent Indian > restaurant. There are any number of decent, and even good, restaurants, but > I want something really top-notch. > > Gunther Anderson
Boston, MA
So, where is excellent Indian food?
Rik A. wrote: > I've never had top-notch Indian in Boston, but Bombay Bistro in > Coolidge Corner is very good, as is the new Bukhara in Jamaica Plain. JP is turning into quite the culinary centerpiece lately, eh? I might have to move out that way soon, since I'm finding South End to be either overpriced, dirty or both. > I tend to like southern Indian, and Bukhara gets good points there, as > does Himalaya on Mass Ave near Newbury. I haven't been to Bukhara, but I have to dissent on your opinion of Himalaya. I went there about a year back with my (then) girlfriend (Kashmiri) and a good friend of ours (from Kerala). The entire meal, everyone was quiet. After the meal, though, it came out that my ex was very dissatisfied but hadn't said anything because she didn't want to insult the cuisine of our friend's homeland. Our friend also didn't like it or find it authentic -- but didn't want to say anything, since *she* thought that she'd be suggesting my ex didn't know how to choose restaurants. *I* didn't want to say anything, because, well, I felt like some dumb white boy who didn't know any better. We were all unhappy with the price. So, W.S. Porter would have enjoyed the meal, but none of us did. I tried it once since -- just to give it a second chance -- and wasn't really impressed, again.
Gunther A. wrote: > > Since my personal favorite, Delhi Darbar (in a corner behind Harhard Square) > has gone the way of the west, I find myself seeking an excellent Indian > restaurant. There are any number of decent, and even good, restaurants, but > I want something really top-notch. > > Gunther Anderson My wife and I are addicted to the India Palace in Union Square, Somerville. Jon
Gunther A. wrote: > > Since my personal favorite, Delhi Darbar (in a corner behind Harhard Square) > has gone the way of the west, I find myself seeking an excellent Indian > restaurant. There are any number of decent, and even good, restaurants, but > I want something really top-notch. > > Gunther Anderson Bombay Bistro in Coolidge Corner. Rangoli in Allston. Near the corner of Brighton Ave. and Harvard Ave. I heard that they are run by husband and wife. Personally, I like Rangoli better than Bombay Bistro. Since I have not been there for a while, I do not know how good they are now, but, every chance I get, I go to Rangoli and they have been *good*. Many people like Bombay Club in Harvard Sq. But, I have not tried yet.
If you're up for a little drive, try Udupi Bhavan in Ashland (near Framingham). It's incredibly good South Indian food (which is also a nice alternative to the mostly north indian food you get at indian restaurants). Their Masala Dosa is excellent. -Sue
Some of our favorite places for Indian in Cambridge, that have very good food. I'm not sure if I'd consider them 'excellent' per se, the Indian restaurants that I've experienced as 'excellent' have been in London or NY. * India Globe in Central Square (next to the Middle East.) It's a bit of a 'hole in the wall', but the staff is really nice, and the food is very good. Their sauces tend to be very creamy, a bit more so than most Indian restaurants. If you like spicy Indian food, definitely request spicy when ordering. This is my favorite in town for chicken tikka masala. * Indian Club in Porter Square - the atmosphere is nice, but the staff is a bit more formal, less friendly. However, the food is also very good, and we've never had a bad meal there. They have great sag paneer, & vindaloo. Leslie >Since my personal favorite, Delhi Darbar (in a corner behind Harhard Square) >has gone the way of the west, I find myself seeking an excellent Indian >restaurant. There are any number of decent, and even good, restaurants, but >I want something really top-notch. > >Gunther Anderson >
Try Tanjore, in Harvard Square. I was so happy when they first opened, 'cos I didn't have to drive all the way to Waltham to get masala dosa! :-) The nice thing about Tanjore is that they don't have a 'one size fits all' generic menu that is unfortunately rather common in Indian restaurants in this country. Rather, it's from all over India - this reflecting the diversity in the cuisine. Their masala dosas, bhel puri, xacuti are very authentic. As good as the ones I've had in Southall (England) or on trips to India. Best of all, it's rather inexpensive. I've had a dinner of masala dosa and mango lassi for under $10. In Harvard Square, no less! :-) Personally, I wonder how they do it. (I'd guess volume of sales, plus alcohol) cheers