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Oleana
134 Hampshire St Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 661-0505
This hip, upscale Cambridge hangout delivers a sucker-punch (in a good way) to taste buds deadened by too much blah food. Dishes are mostly Turkish but with all the different flavors if the Mediterranean tucked here and there, and the earthy interior, accented by mosaics, soothing blue colors and a wood stove, creates the perfect backdrop. Open Mon-Thu,Sun 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Kashmir
279 Newbury St Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-1695
Kashmir is a good place for a more upscale Indian experience, thanks to its Newbury Street location and stylish, cream-colored interior. The patio, which has hookahs available, is the place to be on a fair-weather day, and the buffet is the place to find a little bit of everything. The waiters are cool and will steer rookies in the right direction. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-11pm
New Mother India
336 Moody St Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 893-3311
It’s worth the trip to Waltham for a longer culinary trip to India at New Mother’s. The beer display on the wall is one hint at the resto’s above-average take on things; they change the selection every month and even brew their own blonde ale. There’s also a nice salad bar on the lunch buffet, and the vibe, though suburban, is upbeat. Open Tue-Fri 11:30am-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 5pm-10pm
Toro
1704 Washington St Boston, MA 02118
(617) 536-4300
Toro holds strong with its modern design and great atmosphere at the bar and the communal tables. You’ll wait to squeeze in for the sangria, the scene and the shareable little snacks like Marcona almonds, grilled corn and duck drumettes. There are also huge platters of paella and good cheese plates. Open Mon 12am-1am, 4:30pm-1am; Tue-Sat 4:30pm-1am; Sun 10:30am-1:30pm, 4:30pm-12am
Tamarind Bay
75 Winthrop St Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-4552
You won’t drown in mystery Indian sauces at Tamarind Bay, an award-winning eatery that focuses instead on the subtle flavors of the sub-continent. The furnishings are crisp and clean with a bistro-type, intellectual buzz keeping the underground place lively, especially during dinner. Focus on the family-style dishes like the dal tadka. Open Weekdays 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm; Weekends 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10:30pm
Desi Dhaba
401 Massachusetts Ave Roxbury, MA 02118
(617) 547-4121
Whether you’re craving naan, samosas, tikka masala or vindaloo, Desi Dhaba is a reliable, casual source of Indian. There’s a wide selection of vegetarian options and a surprising variety of beers, too, including Harpoon along with King Fisher and Flying Horse. The best time to go is at lunch, when about $8 gets you everything at the buffet.
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