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kobeyashidog t1_janz9a5 wrote

Mulan for Taiwanese foods. I like India Pavilion, though I haven’t found a favorite in Cambridge yet. Shanty is my gf’s favorite, but I like Anmol in Beverly, it’s just too far from the city

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Zealousideal_Baker84 t1_jao07me wrote

Recently tried Passage to India and while I’m no expert, it was a cut above the rest.

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camstabatch t1_jao1dsy wrote

Surya Indian Kitchen !! (In Cambridgeport)

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funnyhunny99 t1_jao4mfb wrote

not cambridge but dosa n curry on somerville ave in somerville is one of the best places to get indian food in the area!

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jmg002 t1_jao5zv3 wrote

Man-O-Salwa Kabob & Grill in Somerville is not exactly Indian but close enough..

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zepporamone t1_jaocl1e wrote

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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albertogonzalex t1_jaohbus wrote

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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bruhkovsky t1_jaolbnl wrote

Punjabi Dhaba and Guru the Caterer are both so divine

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wav_24 t1_jaombch wrote

Nine Tastes has wonderful Thai food, in Harvard Square

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vhalros t1_jaoz2af wrote

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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Jewtino1 t1_japhdq0 wrote

India Pavillion on western Ave in central! I have been going there for around 25 years.

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aryaussie85 t1_jaq2zpk wrote

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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redwinevine t1_jar8qu6 wrote

Kebab Factory and then my favorite is India Pavilion. Punjabi Dhaba is great too.

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MatNomis t1_jarlpbc wrote

Another vote for Punjabi Dhaba in Inman. I haven’t eaten there in a while, and certainly not since the move, but I have many fond memories of Tanjore.

For Thai food, I’d recommend Dakzen on Highland in Somerville. It’s right across the street from the Cambridge city line, so hopefully it’s still close enough (neat trick if you have a Cambridge resident sticker, and want to drive and park). I also would recommend Sugar and Spice in Porter Square. I’m not vegan, but I love their Vegan Kow Yum. It’s both photogenic and delicious.

The only Vietnamese I really know of in Cambridge is Le’s in Harvard Square. Despite the lack of competition, I think it’s still pretty good. That said, you’d have far more choices south of the Charles, especially in Dorchester.

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alternativetowel t1_jarzqao wrote

Replying to aryaussie85 (#2,149,821)

Yeah I wanna know what the comparison point is for everyone here recommending Punjabi Dhaba…loved the staff, but the food was extremely meh for me.

Have you tried Maharaja or Guru the Caterer? Former I like for, let’s say, “standard” Indian restaurant fare, Guru is really good homestyle North Indian. I continue to hunt for a good Gujarati restaurant but alas, this is probably not the area for it.

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jcyl13 t1_jasx60h wrote

Mae's on Main is a go to for me for Thai!

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floydhead11 t1_jat4ade wrote

Chutney’s at Harvard Square in the Garage. Really authentic and great quantities

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sea_of_joy__ t1_jatapar wrote

Seriously make friends with people of Indian origins, and have foods shared between the two of you. I'm not a fan of many restaurants, and I'm a big fan of home made foods.

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ADarwinAward t1_jbbkvl8 wrote

If you’re in North Cambridge, Masala in Teele Square is technically in Somerville but it’s very close to the Camberville border.

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d33zMuFKNnutz t1_jbvb017 wrote

Replying to vhalros (#2,148,242)

I haven’t actually been in years, but Kebab Factory was my favorite buffet about 6yrs ago. And I went to all the others at the time. Unless it’s changed for the worse it is solid af.

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