Shanti Restaurant – Cambridge Menu – Cambridge, MA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Cambridge, MA

Boston Indian restaurant serving Dorchester neighborhood for 20+ years.
Award winning Indian food in Boston
3 x winners of “Best of Boston 2012, 2016 & 2018”
Living in Dorchester, Solmon Chowdhury opened Shanti to answer one question, Indian restaurant near me so he could have quick access to his favorite food. Now his wife Rokeya Chowdhury at the helm of all Shanti Restaurants. This indian food gem is a true family restaurant business that is for Boston families.
Shanti has been part of couples dates to bring their kids down the years. Shanti has been part of so many kids 1st experience with our popular dish Chicken Tikka Masala to now coming as young adults to enjoy the same favorite dish.

Indian & Bangladeshi dishes & a lunch buffet in an old-world setting with traditional accents. Based on 454 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$

Shanti Restaurant - Cambridge 02142

Address:
7 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA 02142

Phone: (617) 714-5051

Website: http://www.shantiboston.com/

Menu

Appetizers
Sukha Bhelpuri
Puffed rice, onion, cilantro, tomato, chaat masala and lemon juice.
$5.95
Papri Chaat
Homemade chips, potatoes, chickpea, yogurt and tamarind sauce.
$5.95
Dhaiwada
Lentils fritters, sweet yogurt sauce, mint and tamarind sauce
$5.95
Corn Bhel
Young kernel corn, rice crispy, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes,onions, homemade dressing.
$5.95
Samosa Chaat
Vegetable samosa, yogurt, chaat masala, cucumbers,tomatoes, onions
$6.95
Meat Samosas (2)
Turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and spices.
$5.95
Vegetable Samosas (2)
Turnovers stuffed with green peas, potatoes and spices.
$4.95
Aloo Tikki
Spiced potato patties & peas, battered in corn flour and fried.
$4.95
Hara Bhara Tikki
Potato roundles with chick-pea dust, jalapenos & spices.
$7.95
Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, cooked on skewers in a tandoor (clay oven).
$7.95
Reshmi Pakora
Boneless white meat tender pieces of chicken deep fried in chickpea batter.
$7.95
Kashmiri Kabab
Chicken thigh marinated with homemade spices and cooked in tandoor.
$8.95
Kali Mirch Ka Tikka
Chicken thigh marinated with cream cheese, hung yogurt, black peppers and spices.
$8.95
Mixed Vegetable Pakoras (6)
Fresh cut vegetables dipped in chickpea batter and fried.
$5.95
Shanti Platter
Combination of all vegetarian or non vegetarian appetizers
$11.95
Soups
Mulligatawny Soup
Rich, warm soup made with lentils, vegetables and spices.
$3.95
Chicken Soup
Homemade chicken broth with carrots and spices.
$4.95
Coconut Soup
Rich, warm soup made with sweetened coconut milk,topped with pistachio.
$3.95
Tomato Coconut Soup
Tomato broth in coconut milk, flavored with curry leaves
$4.95
Salads
Indian Salad
Diced cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and fresh coriander mixed with herbs and spices. Served with chef’s special dressing.
$4.95
Chicken Tikka Salad
Strips of barbecued chicken breast served over lettuce,red onions, carrot and cucumber. Served with house dressing.
$6.95
Shrimp Salad
Tandoori shrimp, served over lettuce, red onions, cucumber and carrot. Served with chef’s special dressing.
$7.95
Vegetarian Entrees
Malai Kofta
Homemade croquette with potatoes, paneer and chopped vegetables dipped in a vegetable cream sauce and nuts.
$13.95
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower, potatoes and green peas delicately spiced.
$13.95
Gobi Dalcha
Fresh cauliflower simmered in black lentils and ground spices.
$14.95
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans, tomatoes, onions, tamarind, and mango powder.
$13.95
Saag Paneer
Diced homemade cheese cooked with spinach, cream and spices
$14.95
Saag Mushroom
Spinach and bottom mushroom cooked with cream and spices
$14.95
Mushroom Mattar
Bottom mushroom and green peas cooked in creamy tomato sauce
$14.95
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra delicately spiced, and cooked with tomatoes and onions
$13.95
Navratan Korma
Nine different kinds of vegetables cooked in a mild creamy sauce and garnished with nuts.
$14.95
Baingan Bharta
Roasted eggplant caviar delicately sautéed with spices,green peas, mustard seeds, cardamom and cilantro.
$13.95
Baingan Aloo
Chinese eggplant cooked with onion, tomatoes, potatoes and spices
$14.95
Dal Makhani
Lentils flavored with ground garden spices and sautéed in butter.
$12.95
Tarka Dal
Chana dal with ginger, garlic and spices
$12.95
Ma Ki Dal
Black Lentil, onions, tomatoes and spices
$12.95
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Assorted seasonal vegetables, cooked with ground spices.
$14.95
Vegetable Masala
Assorted seasonal vegetables, cooked in creamy tomato sauce
$14.95
Shahi Paneer Korma
Homemade cheese sautéed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions and peppers cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, garnished with nuts and raisins.
$14.95
Kadhai Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese simmered with green pepper, onions,tomatoes, and freshly ground spices.
$14.95
Mattar Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese with green peas simmered in creamy tomato sauce.
$14.95
Tandoori Specialties
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken marinated in yogurt with tandoori spices.
$15.95
Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of boneless white meat marinated in yogurt and tandoori spices.
$14.95
Chicken Shish Kabab
Ground chicken marinated with onions, herbs and spices.
$13.95
Chicken Malai Kabab
Chicken tenders marinated in yogurt and mild spices.
$15.95
Chicken Aachari Tikka
Chicken tenders in chickpea flour, pickled vegetables,sour cream, ginger and spices.
$14.95
Lamb Tikka
Tender pieces of boneless lamb marinated in our chef’s original combination of spices
$16.95
Lamb Shish Kabab
Ground lamb marinated in onions, herbs and spices.
$14.95
Paneer Tikka
Grilled homemade cottage cheese baked on skewers over a glowing charcoal flame.
$15.95
Tandoori Salmon
Salmon fillet marinated in chef’s special yogurt sauce, and grilled over charcoal flame.
$19.95
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in a delicate yogurt sauce and roasted on skewers.
$18.95
Shrimp Aachari Tikka
Jumbo Shrimp in chickpea flour, pickled vegetables,sour cream, ginger and spices.
$16.95
Shanti Mixed Grill
A sizzling combination of all our tandoori chicken, chicken tikka,lamb tikka, shish kabab and tandoori shrimp.
$22.95
Roti (Breads)
Naan
Unleavened flour bread baked in a hot tandoor oven.
$2.95
Garlic Naan
Unleavened flour bread stuffed with garlic and topped with fresh cilantro.
$3.95
Peshawari Naan
Unleavened flour bread stuffed with raisins, almonds,coconuts, and pistachio
$4.95
Onion Naan
Unleavened flour bread stuffed with mildly spiced, chopped onions.
$3.95
Aloo Naan
Unleavened flour bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices, baked in tandoor.
$3.95
Keema Naan
Unleavened flour bread stuffed with seasoned ground lamb
$4.95
Paratha
Multi-layered, leavened flour bread.
$3.95
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat baked bread, stuffed with potatoes
$3.95
Tandoor Roti
Whole wheat baked bread, prepared without oil.
$2.95
Chapati (2)
Whole wheat tava baked bread.
$3.95
Poori
Whole wheat, deep fried, puffed bread.
$2.95
Cheese Naan
Unleavened flour bread stuffed with mozzarella cheese
$5.95
Bread Basket
An assortment of our special breads – Naan, Garlic Naan,Aloo Paratha, Onion Naan
$12.95
Non-Vegetarian Entrees
Butter Chicken
Boneless chunks of chicken cooked in traditional Indian clay oven lathered with tomato gravy and sauteed in light butter
$15.95
Muglai Murg
Shredded chicken cooked with dry nuts, yogurt, cream and spices
$15.95
Bainganwala
Choice of your meat /protein cooked with eggplant caviar, cardamom and spices. GF, NF
$15.95
Korma
Korma is mild Northern Indian dish, simmered in a creamy fragrant sauce with onion, garlic, ginger and cashews . GF
$15.95
Shrimp Malai Curry
Shrimp cooked in mild coconut and onion sauce with curry leaves, carrots, ginger and raisins. GF
$17.95
Saag
Classic Indian spinach dish cooked with fresh ginger, garlic and touch of cream. GF
$15.95
Curry
Cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, coriander and chilli powder. Spiced level can be customized to your palate, mild to hot. GF
$15.95
Bhuna
A Bangladeshi style of cooking: onions & bhuna masala are gently sautéed to bring out their flavors, the meat is added to the spices & cooked in its own juices resulting in deep strong flavor.GF
$15.95
Do Piaza
Do- Piaza is prepared with abundance of roasted onions, fresh herbs, bell peppers and spices. This colorful delicacy is prepared in a thick sauce to enhance its heavy flavor. GF
$15.95
Vindaloo
Vindaloo often renowned as spiciest Indian gravy. Curried potatoes, lemon juice and fresh roasted hot chilies qualify this dish as the most extravagantly hot . Spiced level can be customized to your palate,Medium hot – extra hot. GF
$15.95
Rogan Josh
Rogan josh is an exotic delicacy with yogurt based sauce cooked in ground spices, ginger and garlic.
$15.95
Tikka Masala
Tikka masala is an all time favorite curry dish with roasted protein marinated in spices and yogurt. First baked in a tandoor (clay oven) and smothered in an aromatic blend of curried tomatoes, light cream,butter, dry fenugreek and spices. GF
$15.95
Patia
An exotic mango and ginger sauce dish tempered with fresh coriander and garlic. GF
$15.95
Jalfrezi
Marinated pieces of meat sauteed with spices, onion, cauliflower, green pepper and tomatoes to produce a thick sauce. GF
$15.95
Rice Specialities
Hyderabadi Biryani
An aromatic blend of fragrant Indian basmati rice dish with flavorful aroma of cumin, cardamom, and spices embellished with roasted cashews and raisins. Served with side of cool cucumber raita .
$14.95
Shanti Special Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with lamb, chicken, shrimp and goat meat in exotic spices, fresh herbs and nuts.
$19.95
Jeera Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with roasted cumin, green peas and biryani spice
$9.95
Side Orders
Desi Salad
Sliced cucumber, red onion, lemon slices & green chillies
$1.95
Raita
Yogurt with shredded cucumber, potato, carrot, tomato and mint.
$3.95
Plain Yogurt $3.25
Mixed Pickle
Indian chili pepper, mustard seed and mixed vegetables
$2.50
Mango Chutney
Cayenne pepper, jalapeno, cilantro and green mango.
$2.50
Tamarind Chutney
Sweet and tangy brown sauce.
$1.50
Mint Chutney
Mint, cilantro and green chillies
$1.50
Onion Chutney
Spicy Onion relish
$1.50
Basmati Rice
Saffron flavored rice.
$3.95
Mithai (Dessert)
Ras Malai (2)
Fresh homemade cheese patties cooked in milk syrup with almond and nuts.
$4.95
Gulab Jamun (2)
Deep fried wheat and milk balls, soaked in sugar syrup
$4.95
Kheer
Rice pudding cooked with sweetened milk, garnished with raisins.
$4.95
Beverages
Lassi
Yogurt shake.
$3.95
Mango Lassi
Mango and yogurt shake
$4.95
Fruit Juice $2.95
Soda $1.95
Bottled Water $2.50

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Reviews

Cheyenne Roberts
Quick seating but the wait for the food can be long. However, you’re waiting will be rewarded with supremely delicious food.

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Amanda Wong
authentic Indian food

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Chris Webster
Good restaurant that I found on business trip. The portions are big and come with rice so if you order naan as well it’s a lot of food. The restaurant is small bit nice interior. The tikka masala was good both in taste and portion size.

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P S
The best Indian lunch buffet (all you can eat) in the Cambridge/Boston area!

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Satyam dwivedi
Serves Authentic Indian food.

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Surdeep and Amit Kulkarni
We were here with our team from work for dinner. It was about a couple of hours before they closed. However, it seemed like the staff was fixated on getting things wrapped up for the closing. They closed the outside seating well before we reached (they were packing up and stacking chairs when we reached the restaurant). The staff was very cordial, and the service was great. The food, though, was another story. There was nothing special about the food. There’s nothing to remember it. Not bland, but just not there. Maybe we are spoilt by the quality of Indian food we get back home in New Jersey. There are several reviews raving about the food, which honestly, sounds like they have not eaten good Indian food before. All in all, if there are other options, including eating at home, take it. Maybe, when there are no reservations elsewhere, try it. Someone told me this was a chain, maybe that explains the lack of trying hard to make the food taste better. Not sure, but definitely not a restaurant i will try again when in Boston. I will take my chances with other Indian restaurants or another cuisine.

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Dragan Lazin
The food is absolutely wonderful. The service is so so. Probably the best vegetable samosa I’ve ever had. The tamarind sauce that comes with the samosas is just awesome. Saag Paneer was absolutely delightful and fragrant. The chicken koorma, creamy and wonderfully savory.

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Wusong Road
Really enjoyed our meal here, stopped by on a whim. Food was fantastic, service was definitely Mom and Pop style—but charming. Wish they had a full liquor license but there are plenty of full bars in the area.

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Vaishnavi Sawant
The one star rating is just for the service. The staff is very undertrained! We ordered momos for starters which showed up after our main course because the staff served our order to someone else. Then later we got our bill which was completely wrong. Kindly train the staff or you will lose customers just because of the service whereas the food is pretty good.

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Daniel V
Huge fan of the Dorchester Shanti location, but this was a disappointment.

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