Bombay Cafe

175 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115 617-247-0555

Description: BACK BAY. Bombay's lunch buffet is ideal for folks on the go, especially given its reasonable price. The cafe is also known for exceptional tandoori offerings, not to mention chicken, lamb, seafood, and vegetable dishes. In addition, you'll find homemade breads and chef specials. Chicken curry and lamb saag, along with stuffed nan (unleavened bread filled with potatoes, nuts, and spices), are particularly good. Casual dress.
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Bombay Club

1415 Washington St, Boston, MA 02115 617-247-2500

Description: SOUTH END. Bombay Club's menu offers traditional Indian cuisine and places emphasis on curries and dishes with rice and vegetables. If you just can't decide, try lamb saag or chicken tandoori, tried-and-true favorites. The well-selected wine list provides a good number of varieties. Smart casual dress.
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Bukhara Indian Bistro

701 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 617-522-2195

Description: JAMAICA PLAIN. Bukhara serves the best of both northern and southern Indian cuisine. The menu holds a treasure trove of spiced goodies including standard favorites like vindaloo and tandoori. This restaurant offers a very good lunch buffet for the working set looking for a quick lunch. Before heading back to work, definitely order a serving of the tropical mango ice cream-the smooth, sweet, and fruity taste will give you just the energy you need to finish your day! Reservations recommended, especially during weekends when this spot is buzzing.
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Cafe of India

52-A Brattle St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-0683

Description: CAMBRIDGE. This Harvard Square café serves a delicious lunch buffet that accommodates student, professional, and on-the-go tourist. The menu's savory, authentic Indian eats are based around chicken, beef, lamb, seafood, and vegetables. Comfortable surroundings feature bright red-and-yellow wallpaper and mirrors, inviting diners to linger. Full bar available. Smart casual dress.
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Dawat

129 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134 617-562-0200

Description: BRIGHTON. Dawat features Southern Indian cuisine that's top notch. The menu has a large selection of appetizers as well as tasty curries and vegetarian dishes. Locals love the more innovative dishes such as bhel samosa (a deep-fried turnover stuffed with a curried potatoes and green peas), but the old standbys remain as well, like chaat and tandoori dishes. The decor isn't much to speak of, but the well-prepared entrees more than make up for what it lacks.
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India Quality

484 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 617-267-4499

Description: FENWAY DISTRICT. This Kenmore Square area Indian restaurant has a well-rounded menu that features homemade Indian breads and chicken, vegetable, and seafood entrees at very economical prices. The lunch options are plenteous and feature particularly appealing price tags. Entrees can come spiced to your liking, so be sure to notify your waitress of the degree of spice you prefer-mild, medium, or hot.
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India Samraat

51A Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115 617-247-0718

Description: BACK BAY. Family-owned, this cozy Indian restaurant lets guests choose upholstered booths along the perimeter or tables in the center. Spicy dishes based on lamb and chicken create instant fans, and notable entrees include chicken tandoori, lamb curry, and saag paneer, a vegetarian dish. Homemade Indian bread is a must with every meal. For ambience, Indian music plays softly in the background.
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Kashmir

279 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 617-536-1695

Description: BACK BAY. Kashmir brings together excellent Indian cuisine and a relaxed environment. The pleasant interior invites guests to linger over heaping plates of vegetarian curry and tandoori rack of lamb. Outdoor patio dining is available too and makes for a great spot to catch the energy and action of Newbury Street. If you're looking for a quick lunch stop, Kashmir fits the bill with a convenient lunch buffet.
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Mantra

52 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111 617-542-8111

Description: DOWNTOWN. Mantra, whose 100-year-old bank building home is dressed in contemporary style, serves cuisine that couples French and Indian culinary styles. Fresh ingredients, pungent spices, and a creative approach make for tasty combinations, like tandoor-spiced lobster, caramelized monkfish, grilled lamb rack, and seared veal tenderloin. The interior features chain-mail curtains and restrooms with one-way mirrors.
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Passage to India

157 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970 978-832-2200

Description: A short walk from the train station, this dining room serves tasty Indian fare that's tough to find north of Boston. Several varieties of naan and other authentic breads, masala dosa (crepes stuffed with potatoes and onions), lamb kebobs, and Goa shrimp curry stand out among the numerous menu items. Approximately 16 miles from Boston.
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Tamarind Bay

75 Winthrop St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138 617-491-4552

Description: CAMBRIDGE. The folks who run this stylish Indian dining room draw inspiration from all over the Sub-Continent. Indeed, Tamarind isn't content to rely on stereotypes, and the variety on their menu reflects that. On the one hand are familiar lamb kebabs and chicken tikka, and on the other are more surprising numbers like fenugreek-flavored shrimp curry and calamari masala. One of the best lunch deals in the area, their weekly buffet is a steal and offers fresh-cooked vegetarian and non- specialties.
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Tanjore

18 Eliot St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138 617-868-1900

Description: CAMBRIDGE. Not familiar with Indian food? Have no fear ­ the staff at Tanjore will help you select something good. The cuisine at this Harvard Square restaurant hails from a variety of regions in India, and the menu clearly denotes each recipe's roots. Entrees create a tasty combination of flavors, thanks to skillful blendings of herbs, spices, nuts, and lentils. The pleasant interior has a laid-back atmosphere, and the lunch buffet is a great, quick option for mid-day dining.
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