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I've lived a mere two minutes away from this restaurant for a year and passed it daily on my walk to work. Despite six years in Boston, I'd never ventured in, mostly due to seeing a predominantly non-Indian crowd – a potential sign of inauthentic Indian cuisine. Tonight, I finally gave it a shot, with little expectation given my past experiences with Indian restaurants in Boston.

Though recommendations leaned towards parathas and Chole bhature, I ventured to order a Bathura and Chicken tikka masala. The latter came as a thali, complete with rice, salted yogurt, and pickles. A generous portion, it mirrored what one might find at an Indian dhaba. While the presentation was authentic and appetizing, the chicken was unfortunately cold and clearly looked like it had been prepared hours before. Given the late hour, I won't dwell on this too much. What caught me off guard was how delicious everything tasted, and the texture was also so good!

The staff, however, left a bit to be desired in terms of warmth and hospitality. The space is compact, with some outdoor seating available. The place is cash-only, and I didn’t know that beforehand, so I didn't have enough cash to tip them sufficiently.

Without hesitation, this is the best Indian food I've had in Boston. If you ask me, "Will you go back?", yes, absolutely, and I can’t wait!