Punjabi Dhaba Restaurant
(617) 547-8272
225 Hampshire St
Cambridge,
MA
02139
42.3738
-71.1011
Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
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Classic Punjabi dishes--plus a handful of other classics from al over the continent--come quickly and cheap in this, one of the Boston area's few fast-food Indian spots. Popular items include tender lamb vindaloo over basmati, chicken tikka with tangy-sweet mango chutney and crisp samosas. Drinks like buttermilk-laced pineapple lassi are available to put the fire out. Due in part to the nondescript seating areas, most patrons take their curries to go.
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hardinghouseinncambrdge
January 21, 2009
Called an ?Indian Highway-Side Cafe,? this Inman Square favorite offers mouth-watering authentic Punjabi fast food. Inspired by the delicious street food offered at Indian truck stops, Punjabi Dhaba?s menu is full of inexpensive treats. Highlights include chicken tikka with sweet mango chutney and spicy samosas; and Baingan Bhartha, a dish of smoked & mashed eggplant cooked with peas, bell peppers and herbs. Also, don?t forget the tasty breads like the garlic naan and sweet drinks, including the pineapple lassi with buttermilk. It?s the perfect spot for a quick and low-cost meal. Despite the no-frills decor and noisy atmosphere, Punjabi Dhaba is a spice-filled dining experience that should not be missed.
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Sharath1981
November 14, 2008
One of the worst Indian fodd I have ever had in BOSTON!! the wait is long and to make it even worse the food is tasteless...the place is small and too noisy....no spice, no salt what so ever and there is no Indian flavor!!! the keema naan is too dry that you would choke up on it....don't try the biriyani as it has no salt nor any flavor for the different types available....i thought Indian food (be it punjabi) is all about flavor which does not exist at this place.....i have had better dishes!!! so plz don't go to this restaurant....the pice may b4 $ (less), but it does not mean you make the food disgusting.....for such kind of dishes I would not even pay a penny!!! STAY AWAY!!!!
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lucianoFromRome
November 09, 2008
This place has a lot of character - the loud Pubjabi music on the TV makes you really feel like you are in an authentic roadside cafe in India. The food is great - the portions large, and the prices very good. There is indeed quite a wait to get your meal & the service is not amazing- but it's part of the character of the place. It's a great place for authentic Indian take out.
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