A Guide to Boston's Indian Restaurants

Indian restaurants abound in Boston, from restaurants with buffets where you can stuff yourself full of naan and tandoori to upscale joints, like Tantric with martini Mondays. Whatever you are looking for, Boston is bound to have it.

Bhindi Bazaar
95 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 450-0660
http://www.bhindibazaar.com/
Daily buffet and Sunday nights offer a dinner buffet

Bombay Cafe
175 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 247-0555
http://www.bollywoodlex.com/bombay/menu.html
Eat-in, Take Out, Delivery is available

Bombay Club
1415 Washington Street (617) 661-8100
http://www.bombayclub.com/
The Maharaja Dinners offer apps, entrees and demos of Henna body painting (aka Mehendi)

India Quality Restaurant
484 Commonwealth Ave. (617) 267-4499
http://www.indiaquality.com/
Daily dinner specials are worth a look.

India Samraat Restaurant
51 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 247-0718
http://www.indiasamraat.com/
Best of Boston 2007. Discounts for online orders.

Kashmir
279 Newbury St. (617) 536-1695
http://www.oneworldcuisine.com/Restaurants/Kashmir/k_index.php
Upscale environment. Excellent food. Tea Lounge is opening soon.

Mantra
52 Temple Pl. (617) 542-8111
http://www.oneworldcuisine.com/Restaurants/mantra/ma_index.php
Sophiscated French Indian cuisine

Mela
578 Tremont St. (617) 859-4805
http://www.oneworldcuisine.com/Restaurants/Mela/m_index.php
Lunch buffet. Weekend brunch buffet . And hot stone cooking.

Tantric Indian Bistro
123 Stuart St. (617) 367-8742
http://www.tantricgrill.com/home/
Happy Hour Menu, need I say more?

Jamaica Plain

Bukhara 701
Centre St. (617) 522-2195
http://www.oneworldcuisine.com/Restaurants/Bukhara/b_index.php
Daily lunch buffet and weekly brunch buffet.

Brookline

Gourmet Curry House
1335 Beacon St. (617) 734-3971
http://www.gourmetcurryhouse.net/
Daily lunch buffet. Delivery is available.

Kathmandu Spice
166 Massachusetts Ave. (781) 316-1755
http://www.kathmanduspice.com/
Blend of Nepalese and Indian cuisine. Daily buffet. Closed Tuesdays.

Rani Indian Bistro
1353 Beacon St. (617) 734-2879
http://www.ranibistro.com/
Daily lunch buffet and Sunday brunch buffet. Incorporates elements of Northern and Southern Indian cuisine.

Tamarind Bay: Coastal Indian Kitchen
1665 Beacon St. (617) 277-1752
http://www.tamarind-bay.com/coastal.html Spice of the Month Club-Every 4th Tuesday of the month, the chef prepares a 3 course menu, paired with wine, designed to bring out the flavor of the featured spice.

Arlington

Punjab
485 Massachusetts Ave. (781) 643-0943
http://punjabarlington.com/
Try the 'naanwich,' freshbaked naan stuffed with tandoori lamb, chicken or grilled vet.

Somerville

Diva
246 Elm St. (617) 629-4963
http://www.oneworldcuisine.com/Restaurants/Diva/d_index.php
Lunch buffet. Weekend brunch buffet.

Guru the Caterer
1297 Broadway (617) 319-4392
http://www.guruthecaterer.com/takeout.htm
Open Monday through Saturday for takeout. They offer veg and non-veg combos.

India Palace
23 Union Sq. (617) 666-9770
http://indiapalaceinsomerville.com/
North Indian with Punjabi influence. 2007 Best of Somerville

Kebab Factory Incorporated
414 Washington St. (617) 354-4996
www,thekebabfactory.net
Go kebab crazy! Online ordering is available.

Namaskar Fine Indian Cuisine
236 Elm St. (617) 623-9911
http://www.namaskarcuisine.com/
Lunch buffet. Weekend brunch buffet.

Allston

Grain & Salt
431 Cambridge St. (617) 254-3373
http://grainnsalt.com/
Genuine Indian and Pakistani food.

Punjab Palace
109 Brighton Ave. (617) 254-1500
http://www.punjabpalace.com/
Open for lunch and dinner. Delivery is available.

Cambridge

Bengal Cafe
2263 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 492-1944
http://www.bengalcafe.net/
First Bangladeshi restaurant in Cambridge. Moderately priced 5 course dinner to go.

Cafe of India
52 Brattle St. (617) 661-0683
http://www.oneworldcuisine.com/Restaurants/Cafe/c_index.php
Offers vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian cuisine.

Desi Dhaba
401 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 547-4121
http://www.desidhaba.net/
Northern and Southern Indian cuisine.
Daily lunch buffet is priced at $7.95, includes appetizers, salads, breads and vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Haveli
1248 Cambridge St. (617) 497-6548
www.royalbharatinc.com
Lunch buffet. Take out is available. Moderately priced

India Castle Restaurant & Bar
928 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 864-8100
http://www.indiacastle.net/
Lunch buffet. Take out is available. Moderately priced

Indian Pavillion
17 Central Sq. (617) 547-7463
http://www.royalbharatinc.com/
Lunch buffet. Take out is available. Moderately priced

Passage to India
1900 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 497-6113
http://passagetoindia.foodler.com/
Can order online. They specialize in Tandoori.

Punjabi Dhaba Restaurant
225 Hampshire St. (617) 547-8272
http://royalbharatinc.com/
Winner of Best of Boston 2006. Dine in or take out.

Royal India
313 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 491-1988
http://www.bengalicafe.com/
Offers Bengali and Northern Indian favorites.

Shalimar of India
546 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 547-9280
http://shalimarcambridgetogo.com/Lunch buffet. Online ordering is available.

Tamarind Bay Bistro and Bar
75 Winthrop St. (617) 491-4552
http://www.tamarind-bay.com/bistro.html
Rave reviews up the wazoo. The Boston Globe, The Boston Phoenix and Boston Magazine love this place.

Tanjore
18 Eliot St. (617) 868-1900
http://tanjoreharvardsq.com/Extensive South Indian menu. Zagat rated.