Best Indian in Boston — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Namastay Boston
indian · meal-takeaway · Boston
solid north indian done right with actual technique—namastay's not just spinning the takeaway wheel, they care about the spice balance.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
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Rank 2.
Fiskie's Indian Cafe
indian · Dorchester
fiskie's hits different for a dollar sign spot—real flavor, no shortcuts, and your wallet stays happy.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
8 min · $ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 01:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
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Rank 3.
Masala Square Indian Kitchen
indian · catering-service · Somerville
masala square juggles north indian, cocktails, and vegan without dropping any of them—ambitious and it works.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
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Rank 4.
Ssaanjh Indian
indian · cocktail-bar · Brookline
ssaanjh swings both south and north indian with fine-dining chops; the cocktail program actually complements the food.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
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Rank 5.
Depth N Green
indian · Cambridge
depth n green keeps it focused on what matters—clean, well-executed indian cooking without the noise.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 20:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
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Rank 6.
Crystal Spoons
indian · fine-dining · Boston
crystal spoons brings fine-dining rigor to indian without the pretension tax—spices are precise, plating is thoughtful.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
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Rank 7.
Curry Express
indian · dumpling · Somerville
curry express plays genre-bending—indian base with dumplings and wings—and somehow doesn't feel like a gimmick.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
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Rank 8.
Sarva Indian Cuisine
bar · indian · Boston
sarva's a solid bar-and-indian hybrid; the cocktails don't overshadow the food, which is the real test.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:30G4.4TYMSStill tasting
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Rank 9.
WOW TIKKA
indian · Boston
wow tikka delivers on the name—bold tikka execution at budget prices, no apologies.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.4TYMSStill tasting
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Rank 10.
Himalayan Kitchen
Somerville
Eater 38
himalayan kitchen earns the eater nod—nepali-leaning indian done with real care, and a dollar sign price is almost unfair.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
7 min · $ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
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Best Indian in Boston — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Namastay Boston
indian · meal-takeaway · Boston
solid north indian done right with actual technique—namastay's not just spinning the takeaway wheel, they care about the spice balance.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.8TYMSStill tasting
Google4.8(553)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Fiskie's Indian Cafe
indian · Dorchester
fiskie's hits different for a dollar sign spot—real flavor, no shortcuts, and your wallet stays happy.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
8 min · $ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 01:00G4.7TYMSStill tasting
Google4.7(709)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Masala Square Indian Kitchen
indian · catering-service · Somerville
masala square juggles north indian, cocktails, and vegan without dropping any of them—ambitious and it works.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 23:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
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Rank 4.
Ssaanjh Indian
indian · cocktail-bar · Brookline
ssaanjh swings both south and north indian with fine-dining chops; the cocktail program actually complements the food.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(809)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Depth N Green
indian · Cambridge
depth n green keeps it focused on what matters—clean, well-executed indian cooking without the noise.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 20:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(282)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Crystal Spoons
indian · fine-dining · Boston
crystal spoons brings fine-dining rigor to indian without the pretension tax—spices are precise, plating is thoughtful.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(460)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Curry Express
indian · dumpling · Somerville
curry express plays genre-bending—indian base with dumplings and wings—and somehow doesn't feel like a gimmick.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.6TYMSStill tasting
Google4.6(270)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Sarva Indian Cuisine
bar · indian · Boston
sarva's a solid bar-and-indian hybrid; the cocktails don't overshadow the food, which is the real test.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:30G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(479)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
WOW TIKKA
indian · Boston
wow tikka delivers on the name—bold tikka execution at budget prices, no apologies.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 02:00G4.4TYMSStill tasting
Google4.4(357)1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Himalayan Kitchen
Somerville
Eater 38
himalayan kitchen earns the eater nod—nepali-leaning indian done with real care, and a dollar sign price is almost unfair.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Great Value
7 min · $ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:30G4.6TYMSStill tasting
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Best Indian in Boston — Harry's ten

Namastay BostonH★

Fiskie's Indian Cafe

Masala Square Indian Kitchen

Ssaanjh Indian

Depth N Green

Crystal Spoons

Curry Express

Sarva Indian Cuisine

WOW TIKKA

Himalayan Kitchen

Best Indian in Boston — Harry's ten

Namastay BostonH★

Fiskie's Indian Cafe

Masala Square Indian Kitchen

Ssaanjh Indian

Depth N Green

Crystal Spoons

Curry Express

Sarva Indian Cuisine

WOW TIKKA

Himalayan Kitchen

Namastay Boston

Namastay Boston