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aryaussie85 t1_jaq2zpk wrote

Reply to Good Indian food in Cambridge? by No_Cap_1452

Shanti, Passage to India, and Momo and curry are great for northern Indian/ Himalayan. Was not impressed with Punjabi dhaba. For Southern I love the new fusion spot in seaport - madras dosa factory. Husband and I are both Indian by descent, born here, so our taste buds are a little blended but we grew up on the authentic stuff

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vhalros t1_jaoz2af wrote

Reply to Good Indian food in Cambridge? by No_Cap_1452

Punjabi Dhaba is probably the best as far as food, but is very much order and the counter street casual style. If you want more of a shutdown restaurant feel, Kebab Factory is also very good.

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albertogonzalex t1_jaohbus wrote

Reply to Good Indian food in Cambridge? by No_Cap_1452

Tanjore used to be in Harvard Square and moved down Mass Ave into the old People's republik bar (about halfway between Harvard and Central).

When I worked in Harvard Sq it was my go to spot. So so good.

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zepporamone t1_jaocl1e wrote

Reply to Good Indian food in Cambridge? by No_Cap_1452

Partner and I used to really dig Passage to India and Masala but the former moved out of our neighborhood and the latter really dropped off a cliff a few years back, so we've been sort of scrambling for a new spot.

Nirvana was okay when it had the lunch buffet but we're otherwise sort of unenthusiastic. Singh's Dhaba has been hit or miss in our experience (solid entrees, bland/mushy apps). Punjabi Dhaba remains solid if you're near Inman and I've enjoyed the Maharaja in Harvard Square the few times I've tried it. That said, Spice Delight on the Belmont/Cambridge line has sort of scratched the Passage itch unlike anyone else, recently. Surprisingly solid.

Whatever you do, just avoid Jo's Kitchen (place that moved into the old Passage spot in Porter Square). That place is all heat and no flavor.

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