We ordered a chicken dosa and lamb shank curry. The dosa was not crisp, pretty mediocre and bland. Lamb shank curry was a small portion size and no shank, just small pieces of lamb. Food was lukewarm, took two hours to arrive.
Extremely friendly and attentive hosts. Did the buffer. Food was fine- exactly what I was expecting for a $2x buffer. Caters to American palate: not super flavorful.
I personally love this place. I know nothing of Indian culture or cuisine more than the average person does. But what I do know is, if I’m hungry and craving some of what American calls “Indian food”, this is the place I’m going. Tastes delicious, they always ask me what spice level I want my food. They used to have a buffet, and then shut it down during the COVID-19 pandemic due to obvious sanitary precautions and for the safety of all their customers! Every time I’ve come to dine here, I’m either the only one there or there are one or two other dining parties, which again, I’m not a bit fan of experiencing that, but that doesn’t change the truth of how good the food is! The portions are relatively small. I can handle a lot of spice when I ask for spicy food, they still have never crafted that much of a spicy dish for me, I hope one day they do, but that’s a personal preference! I also absolutely appreciate the kind service the staff provide. They are welcoming and hospitable and make it comfortable enough to not make it feel like they are all watching you eat as your the only one there! Try it. You find out you will be pleased!
Took the waiter's recommendation for chicken tikka massala, garlic naan and chicken appetizer. Very delicious, hot, tender/mpist chicken and soft rice. naan was real, not floppy or like pita. I ordered spicy and enjoyed it, maybe 7/10 hotness but likely too hot for most so order medium or mild if youre worried.
Authentic Indian Punjabi restaurant..must visit..I highly appreciate
I have gotten take out several times from here and I love it ! It’s always very tasty and also comes really fast. My favorite things are the dosas , they are perfect and exactly what you want from a dosa. I also love the kofta and any of their appetizers. Will definitely come in person some time soon!
I've only gotten takeout, since COVID restrictions limited indoor seating but I can't wait to get in there for the all you can eat lunch special! Their takeout is always phenomenal, I always have leftovers the portions are nice and big. Prices are great, and food is even better
Salad Indian food. We recently moved from the South End to Brookline, and always loved Mela. Therefore, the bar is pretty high. We had chicken soup, garlic naan, shrimp in creamy tomato sauce, and curry chicken. All of them were very fresh and tasty, with just the right amount of spice. We will definitely order again.
Best butter chicken and tikka masala we have ever had for take out! Consistently delicious. The veggie pakoras are amazing. With garlic naan and raita … ????
Well that's the dahi puri that I got delivered from here. Its only Puri, aalo and dahi :(No mint chutney, no tamrind chutney, no sev, nothing!