Kantipur Cafe Menu – Cambridge, MA

Type : Nepalese restaurant

Location : Cambridge, MA

Kantipur Cafe is a Nepali/Indian restaurant located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our restaurant is a warm and welcoming space where you can enjoy a delicious meal in a wonderful community. We are passionate about providing our guests with the finest and most authentic Nepali and Indian cuisine. Our menu is carefully curated to showcase the best of both Nepalese and Indian cooking, featuring traditional dishes and recipes passed down through generations. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create delicious and healthy meals, rich in flavor and packed with nutrients. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or an intimate dinner, our restaurant is the perfect place to come and relax. Welcome to hot food on your block.

Straightforward option plating traditional Nepalese & Indian dishes spiced to order. Based on 193 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Kantipur Cafe 02139

Address:
119 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Phone: (617) 714-3904

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Samosa Chaat
Vegetable samosa with chickpeas, yogurt, onion, tomatoes, mint sauce
$7.95
Papdi Chaat
Lentil chips, diced potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, yogurt, tamarind, and mint sauce.
$6.95
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas with herbs and spices. Vegan.
$4.95
Vegetable Pakora
Fresh spinach, onion, cauliflower, potato with herbs and spices batter fried in chickpea flour. Vegan.
$4.95
Chicken Pakora
Tender pieces of chicken with herbs and spices batter fried in chickpea flour.
$7.95
Bara
Black lentil patties cooked with Himalayan herbs and spices. Gluten-free, vegan.
$7.95
Vegetable Chhoila
Soya chunks marinated with herbs and spices with ginger, garlic, green chili, and lime juice. Gluten-free, vegan.
$7.95
Chicken Chhoila
Grilled Chicken marinated with herbs and spices with ginger, garlic, green chili, and lime juice. Gluten-free.
$11.95
Chicken Sekuwa
Chicken marinated with herbs and spices then grilled. Gluten-free.
$12.95
Sukuti
Dried lamb meat (jerky) with Himalayan spices. Gluten-free.
$11.95
Aloo Ko Achar
Boiled Potatoes mixed with onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro, mustard oil, and a touch of lemon juice. Gluten-free, vegan.
$6.95
Sandeko Bhatmaas
Roasted soy beans mixed with onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and Himalayan herbs.
$4.95
Khaja Set
Combination of choila, batman’s, aloo ko achar, chicken or vegetable choila.
$12.95
Soups
Mulligatawny Soup
Traditional yellow lentil soup seasoned with Indian spices and herbs. Gluten-free, vegan.
$4.95
Chicken Soup
Flavorful chicken seasoned with spices and herbs garlic flavored. Gluten-free.
$4.95
Kwanti Soup
Nine types of sprouted beans cooked with Himalayan herbs and spices. Gluten-free, vegan.
$4.95
Salads
Green Salad
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and green pepper. Gluten-free, vegan.
$6.95
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and green pepper. Gluten-free.
$8.95
Side Orders
Basmati Rice $3.95
Chiura $1.95
Papad $1.95
Raita $2.95
Mixed Pickle $2.95
Mango Chutney $2.95
Bread
Naan
Traditional flat Indian bread baked in tandoor.
$3.95
Garlic Naan
Flat Bread topped with garlic and cilantro.
$4.95
Aloo Naan
White flour bread stuffed with mashed potato and species.
$4.45
Peshawari Naan
White flour bread stuffed with almonds and raisins.
$4.95
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat flour bread baked in tandoor.
$3.95
Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread baked in tandoor touched with butter.
$4.45
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potato.
$4.95
Wings
Kantipur Wings $8.95
Hot Wings $8.95
Noodles
Chicken Chowmein
Noodle stir-fried with grilled chicken, vegetables, herbs, and spices.
$10.95
Vegetable Chowmein
Noodle stir-fried with vegetables, herbs, and spices.
$9.95
Shrimp Chowmein
Noodle stir-fried with shrimp, vegetables, and herbs, and spices.
$12.95
Egg Chowmein
Noodle stir-fried with vegetables, egg, herbs, and spices.
$10.95
Chicken Thukpa
Noodle with chicken, vegetables, herbs, and spices in chicken broth.
$10.95
Vegetable Thukpa
Noodle with vegetables, herbs, and spices in vegetable broth.
$9.95
Tandoori Specialties
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken with bone marinated overnight in yogurt and spices and baked in Tandoor. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken pieces marinated overnight in yogurt and spices and baked in Tandoor. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Sikh Kabab
Minced chicken seasoned with chopped onions, herbs, and spices and baked in Tandoor. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Paneer Tikka
Cubes of homemade cheese, bell pepper, and onions marinated with herbs and spices and baked in Tandoor. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Tandoori Shrimp
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated delicately spiced and baked in Tandoor. Gluten-free.
$17.95
Vegetarian Specialties
Daal Makhani
Black lentils sautéed with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and spices. Gluten-free.
$13.95
Chana Masala Aloo Chana
Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Gluten-free, vegan.
$13.95
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes are gently cooked with herbs and spices. Gluten-free, vegan.
$13.95
Saag Paneer
A flavorful blend of spinach, ginger, onion, and cubes of homemade cheese cooked in light spices. Gluten-free.
$14.95
Vegetable Korma
Mixed Vegetables cooked in a creamy gravy made from onion, ginger, garlic, cashew, and almond. Gluten-free.
$13.95
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices. Gluten-free, vegan.
$13.95
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Gluten-free.
$14.95
Aloo Bodi Tama
Diced potatoes, black eye peas, and bamboo shoots cooked with exotic herbs and spices. Gluten-free, vegan.
$13.95
Rayo Ko Saag
Mustard green sauteed with garlic. Gluten-free, vegan.
$13.95
Vegetable Chili
Soya bean chunks stir-fried with tomatoes, onions, green pepper, and a touch of chili sauce. Gluten-free, vegan.
$13.95
Gobi Manchurian Chili
Cauliflower batter fried and sautéed in mild soy garlic sauce. Gluten-free, vegan.
$13.95
Non Vegetarian Specialties
Chicken Curry
Typical home-style chicken curry cooked with a fine blend of spices. Gluten-free.
$14.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in Tandoor and simmered in creamy tomato sauce. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Chicken Makhani
Marinated chicken cooked in Tandoor, simmered in creamy tomato sauce with herbs, spices, and butter. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked in onion, tomato, and spinach-based gravy with Herbs. Gluten-free.
$14.95
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked with creamy gravy made from onion, ginger, garlic, cashew, and almond. Gluten-free.
$14.95
Chicken Kadhai
Chicken cooked with bell pepper, onion, tomato, and exotic spices. Gluten-free.
$14.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken marinated in spices and vinegar cooked with potato in a traditional hot curry sauce. Gluten-free.
$14.95
Chicken Chill
Grilled chicken stir-fried with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers with a touch of chili sauce.
$14.95
Chicken Manchurian
Chicken marinated with spices batter fried and sautéed in mild soy, garlic sauce.
$14.95
Goat Curry
Typical home-style goat curry with bones cooked with exotic herbs and spices in a savory sauce. Gluten-free.
$16.95
Lamb Curry
Tender pieces of lamb cooked robust curry of tomatoes, onion, ginger, and spices. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb marinated in spices and vinegar cooked with potato in a traditional hot curry sauce. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Lamb Saag
Tender cubes of lamb sautéed and cooked in creamed spinach with exotic herbs and spices. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Lamb Korma
Tender pieces of boneless lamb cooked in a creamy sauce, spices, and nuts. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Lamb Kadhai
Tender pieces of lamb cooked with tomato, onion, bell pepper, and herbs. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Seafood Specialties
Fish Curry
Typical home-style fish curry in tomato sauce with herbs and spices. Gluten-free.
$16.95
Shrimp Masala
Shrimp cooked in creamy tomato sauce with herbs and spices. Gluten-free.
$17.95
Shrimp Kadhai
Shrimp cooked with bell pepper, onion, tomato with exotic spices. Gluten-free.
$17.95
Shrimp Korma
Shrimp cooked in a light creamy sauce with nuts. Gluten-free.
$17.95
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp cooked in creamed spinach with herbs and spices. Gluten-free.
$17.95
Rice Biryani Specialties
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with vegetables, cashew, raisin, sliced almond, spices, and fried onions. Gluten-free.
$14.95
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with chicken, cashew, raisin, sliced almond, spices, and fried onions. Gluten-free.
$15.95
Lamb Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with lamb, cashew, raisin, sliced almond, spices, and fried onions. Gluten-free.
$16.95
Goat Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with goat, cashew, raisin, sliced almond, spices, and fried onions. Gluten-free.
$16.95
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with shrimp, cashew, raisins, sliced almonds, spices, and fried onions. Gluten-free.
$17.95
Momo
Chicken
Select options (steamed, to the jolt, chili, or tandoori).
$8.95
Vegetables
Select options (steamed, to the jolt, chili, or tandoori).
$8.95
Desserts
Rasmalai $3.95
Gulab Jamun $3.95
Kheer $3.95
Beverages
Mango Lassi $3.95
Sweet Lassi $3.95
Masala Tea $2.95
Lemon Tea $1.95
Iced Tea $2.95
Coffee $1.95
Spring Water $1.95
Sparkling Water $2.95
Orange Juice $3.95
Mango Juice $3.95
Soda $1.95

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Reviews

Phoebe
Nice low key cafe with good, straightforward food. Friendly and fast service, and the price per portion was good. Not the most elevated place but nice to grab a meal at.

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Travel Y
The Chicken Chowmein is really good, with chopped veggies and chicken inside. Even I order HOT for spiciness, still not very spicy and totally acceptable. The soup is rich, and the chopped ingredients are all pan-fried, which I appreciate this added details. Garlic nann is also very delicious.

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Sarah Wang
Yum!!! Chicken pakora, steamed chicken momo, saag paneer, and chicken tikka masala!! All so so excellent! Entrees were a little smaller than expected, but the flavor was amazing! I really liked the saag paneer. The paneer was so soft, and the spinach was really good too. The rice was also surprisingly good! Oh and the mango lassis— definite must order!

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islam2man
We ordered lamp, goat and veggie biryani and lamb curry. It was one of the delicious Indian food we ever ate.

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M
We tried Kantipur Cafe for the first time this weekend and it was great!! We ordered the vegetable samosa, chicken momo, chicken korma, and chicken kadhai. Everything was delicious!! Each dish had great flavor. You can also customize your spice level for the entrees. Great portions and value. The vegetable samosa order came with 2 large samosas. The chicken momo came with 8 pieces. We also received a nice variety of dipping sauces with our order. The entrees come with basmati rice. We ordered online and picked up. Service was fast, efficient and friendly. The restaurant still had their 15% off the entire menu promotion- not sure how long it will last. I can’t wait to order again!

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Jesse Galloway
(COVID 2021)

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Jai Soni
I am glad that there’s a restaurant in Cambridge that brings some freshness to the Menu and Taste. They serve one of the best Momos in Boston/Cambridge Area. I tried Tandoori Momos and they were really flavourful. I highly recommend the paneer Tikka as well fyi these tikkas really giant cubes of fresh And soft paneer. They have good number of vegetarian options, and the serving size is good as well.

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Sebastian Mellen
The food is not bad, but the Momos were extremely burned and a few of them were barely edible

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Bailey Plaman
i love kantipur so much! I used to live right across the street from it and would frequently get takeout and i sat down to eat for the first time today and i was so happy with the food – it’s even better when it’s not takeout (shocking, i know). the food is delicious and reasonably priced, and it’s truly a no frills dining experience which i appreciated. was very quick! my recommendations are the veggie pakora, the mulligatawny soup, and the kantipur wings.

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Antoni Abella Vendrell
Delicious fresh and flavorful food. The Momo’s (dumplings) were very tasty, especially with accompanying orange and red sauces.

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