The food was very good; a lot of flavor and felt fresh. However, service was not the most friendly but the food was so good that it made up for it. Would recommend! read more

Base Crave - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I don't love it, and I'm sure it'll look like hate considering everyone seems to enjoy it, but Base Crave is just okay for me. I like the momos here, as the buffalo one is flavorful, yet not gamey. The dumpling skin isn't too thick. The momos are a recommend. The curries are overpriced and underwhelming. The butter chicken tasted...sweet? This really confused my palette. Prices for curries and entrees are generally pretty high. Service has always been friendly and warm. The restaurant inside is pretty warm, especially on a cold winter's night. read more

Spinach paneer momos, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan all decent. So many good Indian spots around the area to choose from.

Delicious, fragrant dishes and very kind and conscientious service. Seated us even though we arrived on the late side!

So pleased with our delivery order. Every single item was delicious. Haven't had takeout this good in a long time. Will be back!

Really tasty, though servings are on the small side. The lamb momo ($12) was juicy and delicious. The goat special ($31) with a lentil soup ($5) was also quite flavorful, though the vegetable selection seemed a bit random (bell peppers, broccoli, peas). The ambiance is great, nice comfortable seating and good service. Would recommend! read more

Fun bold flavors, I really enjoyed the tanginess and textures of the sweet potato chhoila and the spices and lightness of the shrimp buteko! Glad I tried the gundruk soup, but don't think I need to get it again - the flavor profile is unique and stays nice and hot in the bowl, but not something I'd come back for. Chicken momos were tasty but I'd skip next time to try something different. It's a bit pricey but you can tell they use high quality ingredients. Service was friendly and attentive, and the space was warm, clean and inviting. Street parking was pretty easy on a weekday. Would definitely return. read more

Don't let the name fool you, this is truly elevated cuisine. The soup is incredible, and the curries were amazing! Very healthy food. If you don't want too spicy, they make it easy with a 1-10 spiciness scale. read more

We really love this place. The food is great and relatively healthy, service fast and space outside (although it is on a side way of a busy road). Not much of an ambiance, but it makes up for yumminess. Portions are reasonable, a full meal per plate. Try the mushroom chicken curry, it is light and filling. I am in love with their momo - chicken, lamb, boar, vegetable - good portion and a meal on their own. Overall good casual dining. We will certainly go back! read more

My partner and I got vegetable momos, eggplant basil paneer curry, wild boar mushroom stir-fry chili, and garlic butter naan - TASTE: 5/5 - so flavorful across the board. The vegetable momos were well seasoned, the paneer was satisfying w a slightly spicy tomato-based curry sauce (wish there was more eggplant though), and the wild boar was tasty. Would come back to try more TEXTURE: 4/5 - the steamed momos were tender, and we enjoyed the crunch of the naan; great contrast to soak up the sauces of both entrees PRICE: 4/5 - total came out to $70, higher than we expected SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - came hungry, devoured everything, and left satisfied SERVICE: 4/5 - we walked in at 12:30pm on a Saturday and were seated immediately. Our waiter asked how spicy we'd like our dishes, on a level of 1-10, and our food started coming out 10min later ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - a warm, inviting space inside. So glad we had the opportunity to eat Nepali food! PARKING: 4/5 - parked right on Huron Ave at a free street spot read more

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This was a great no frills dining spot. We went on a Thursday evening and it was very empty -- but a lot of take out activity. We got the chicken spice meal with medium spice and the veggie momo. Very delicious! Definitely want to try a meat momo next time and would get the chicken dish again. It hit the spot! read more

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Wooooooow. How am I just finding out about this place?! Ambiance - fun and inviting. Certainly not stuffy and off putting whatsoever. Service - amazing all around. Staff were attentive and welcoming able to offer spot on recommendations and answer questions. Drinks were never empty. Food - obviously what matters the most! The gundruk soup is outstanding. I absolutely need the recipe. It was like a warm hug in a cup. The vegetable Momo's, chicken chhoila, samosas, tofu chilies, goat curry were great. The Momo's were steamed to perfection, and that dipping sauce . The chhoila had a mustard/horseradish flavor which we loved but if you're not a fan, maybe avoid this. The spice level is tamed for sure. We got 7/10 and it was warm at best, so if you're a spicy fan, go up a notch or two. read more

This is my second time dining in at Base Crave, and I was just as excited to return as the first! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is both friendly and prompt. The portions are generous, the flavors are bold, and the spices are perfectly balanced -- every bite is a treat. I had the Tekari Lamb again, and it did not disappoint. Fresh, clean, and absolutely scrumptious. Base Crave, Cambridge Ma, continues to impress! read more

Base Crave - Lamb and Mushroom curry, and lentil soup - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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We had a nice meal at this cozy little restaraunt. The naan was delicious and momo unique tasting. The tikka was a little sweeter (tasted less tomato based and somewhat curry liked) than I am used to and seemed to be expensive for the portion $22. Overall we were satisfied and enjoyed the vibes! read more

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Great food and service. Consistently good. Like Indian but more subtle. Pleasing presentation as well.

Base Crave was SO good! We were warmly greeted by the staff and seated immediately. We tried the Momo-super yum! Then we had the Gundruk Soup, also very delicious! My entree was the Eggplant Basil Paneer and it was wonderful! I will be back! read more

Great service and excellent food. Well worth a trip! We had the wild boar momos, the shrimp stir fry and noodles, fresh, clean flavors

Phenomenal Food! It's nice to have restaurants that offer cuisine unlike the norm and Base Crave, a Nepalese establishment, does just that. We were looking for a restaurant that would not be crowded and on the quiet side to celebrate my father's birthday. My brother in law came up with Base Crave and it turned out to be a great idea and a wonderful evening. Even my nephew and niece (ages 10 and 12) would agree - and its sometimes hard to satisfy kids. For appetizers, we ordered a couple of Mo Mo platters, Gundruk Soup, Garden Salad. For mains we ordered the Chicken & Mushroom Curry, Chicken Mushroom Stir Fry, Grilled Basil Shrimp, and the Chicken Tikka Masala along with orders of garlic and plain naan. Everything we ordered was delicious! It's hard to pick a favorite, but I really enjoyed the Grilled Basil Shrimp and the Chicken Tikka Masala (which tasted slightly different than North Indian Chicken Tikka). Overall, a delicious meal. read more

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Base Crave basically makes us crave Nepali flavors. I've only tried a handful of other Nepali places, but this place does it great! I like the spices they use in their dishes, especially the rosemary. The spicy rating system out of 10 is interesting. I think 6 is the sweet spot, but I've tried 5 and 8 too. 8 is medium death for me. Also, the lamb momos are tasty. The portion sizes are good, though the prices are on the high side. Service is fine but could be better about bringing water (though maybe I was chugging because 8). The interior is spacious and clean and the decor is nice. We'll definitely be back! read more

The blueberry lassi is what drew me to this place, but the food was quite good! My sister and I came in on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and there were a few tables that were taken but plenty of seating available. Service was a bit slow given that there were only a few other tables but that's the trend these days with restaurants being understaffed. We ordered: mango lassi, blueberry lassi, chicken momo, chicken and mushroom curry, shrimp stir fried noodles, and garlic naan. Definitely get the lassi drinks, $7 each and worth it! Compliments the curry dish well. Drinks were refreshing. The chicken momo was good, but I felt like there wasn't enough meat to wrapping ratio. They did come out piping hot! The chicken mushroom was delicious, very rich in spices. The rice did fall short with me, I was expecting it to be more fragrant. I opted to add garlic naan instead of bread and it worked out well with the curry dish. I did like that the dish had a variety of vegetables and not sauce heavy. The shrimp stir fried noodles were more al dente. We had to keep swatting away a couple fruit flies. Not sure if the lassi's attracted them but really didn't want them to land on our food.. overall a good experience and would return again. read more

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A sleeper hit! Delicious dishes with fresh flavors. I tried the goat chili, which was more like a stir fry, and really tasty. Spice level 8/10 was perfect for me. Staff was helpful and attentive. read more

Good service, delicious curry. Menu has well labeled vegan options. Spice level really sneaks up on you.

Fresh ingredients cooked to order. Extraordinary, multiple layers of flavours revealed through delicate spices. Truly a different culinary experience. Worth the trip - worth finding. Interior of restaurant is lacking. And it can get loud as there is no acoustic treatment. Rudimentary. Focus on the food and you will be a happy person, Not inexpensive - but absolutely worth it. read more

Omg soooo good I want to come back and try all the vegan dishes and all the levels of spiciness. Gundruk Soup! Get it! Vegetable Mo Mo! Get it! Can't wait to come back for more. Great food, friendly service. Get ready for a flavor experience you will love. read more

Good oils. Great food. We love it here whenever we are in town. A lot of plant based options and meat for the carnivores.

New place with nice decor. Decent sized dining area with scattering of 2 to 4 seats with some larger tables. Fits around 40 I guess. Street parking easy but we went around 2 so not sure if it would be more difficult during lunch time. Food time: - Calamari Grilled Small Plate has this delicious blend of spices that really perks up the taste buds. They let you choose spiciness level from 1-10 so just mention which level your comfortable at. The calamari is sliced into smaller chunks but heavily marinated so its an explosion of flavor in every bite. The vegetable are crisp and gives a good crunch. The rice puffs are crunchy and gives the dish a good texture. Its not a big plate so really just small snack for sharing. - Haddock Curry Lunch Entree comes with basmati rice. The rice wasn't as aromatic as I expected but the curry was actually very good. The curry sauce is very condensed so expect the flavors to be intense. I picked spice level 6 and it was just right for me. There was respectable amount of haddock chunks in there but I was more impressed with the crispness of the veggies and how well everything came together. Needs more mint sauce though. - Bread was extra $3 but was worth it. It isn't heavily flavored but came out nice and toasty and dipped in the mint sauce is incredible. Overall great lunch spot and definitely will come back to try other dishes. FYI, outside no signage yet as they're still new so you might miss it. read more

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My parents and I ordered lassis, soup, curry, stir fry, Momo, and ribs and everything was AMAZING. The food tasted unique and filled with flavor. The service was quick and kind, you could tell they are proud of this restaurant and food. I would definitely come back. read more

The lamb bhuteko was so flavorful. I'd never heard of bhuteko before or had puffed crispy rice but it was all excellent together. There was a deliciously strong cumin taste to the lamb, along with other yummy flavors. read more

I recently ordered takeout from here while visiting Boston and the food was amazing! So flavorful! The menu itself is impressive. There is definitely something for everyone. I loved the steamed chicken momo. My mother and husband enjoyed the rack of lamb and boar ribs. My only complaint is the portion sizes aren't very big for the price. I also would have liked more rice than what I received. Overall, a solid choice for takeout. Will definitely be eating there again when I'm back in the Boston area. read more

I am visiting from out of town, and I saw this place had good reviews. I had the Basil Eggplant Paneer. Since I don't eat rice, they gave me extra vegetables instead. What can I say... It was magnificent. The service is excellent. The decor is modest, but the food is outstanding. Will definitely be back again. Grateful to the chefs and servers. Wonderful experience. Highly recommend read more

Awesome flavorful food in a cute family owned restaurant. I've tried a lot of different appetizers and entrees and you cannot go wrong. The stir fry chili plates are my favorite. I love how they allow you to decide on the spice level from one to ten. I've tried both seven and eight and they are indeed spicy and not for those who are not a fan of spicy. I will go up to a nine or ten on my next trip. read more

A quiet weekday evening. Small but kind staff invited us in. We opted for indoor seating because we were feeling the heat a little. Outdoor seating looked nice. It had that off the curb in the street set up with concrete barricades. I got the fresh ginger and tamarind soda, which was a first time try. It was the most refreshing thing I've had all summer. It was cold, sweet, lemony, with a gingery kick. It tasted healthy in a good way, like energizing. I'd swing by the neighborhood just for that. Which, btw, street parking only. The lamb was grilled so good. Good char. Good juicyness. Not too gamey. I use to hate lamb anything but these days I've come realize the yummy in different preparations and seasonings. Haddock was a great too. The roasted grilled veggies for both were excellent and not overdone. Veggies tend to soften too much or get burnt, not the case here. We had the chicken Momo for an appetizer. It was delicious with the sauce. They're reminiscent of other dumplings in the hand pinched pouches. The skin was not too thin or thick, it just the right amount of bite. Did I mention the soda already? Judging by how many people were working, and size of the restaurant, I think I'd hate to come here on a significantly busier evening. That's just us, tho. Great spot. Will return. read more

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Superb food - unique tastes, highest quality ingredients, prepared perfectly. The grilled cashew haddock and vegetables were so satisfying I only wanted to eat half and am looking forward to the rest and most of the impossibly fluffy rice for lunch. Best mango lassi I ever had. Also needed to leave room for the blueberry haluwa dessert. read more

Very flavorful, nice folks serving delicious meals. Went for lunch, very clean and not crowded. Will be adding Base Crave to the list of local Cambridge favorites. read more

Pretty delicious! Chicken tikka masala and garlic naan were excellent. Momos - would recommend the chicken, not the spinach/paneer. Chicken and mushroom curry was excellent while the paneer/eggplant lacked a bit of flavor. Overall a good and tasty experience! Will return read more

This place is a such a hidden gem. We went to a wine and cheese tasting near by and then went here for a quick dinner. All the food was made fresh and tasted great. They can also customize the spice levels to each person's desire. The prices are reasonable and the portions are appropriate as well. If you're in the area, really recommend this place! read more

Met friends for dinner at Basr Crave. The food was absolutely spectacular. We ranged from 4 spicy to 10 spicy on the dishes, all were perfect. The Gundruk Soup is fabulous, don't miss it. All the Mo Mo's were excellent (I preferred the lamb). We all shared our entrees, the Wild Boar Ribs were exquisite, the Chicken and Mushroom Tarkari Curry was fantastic, the Chicken Stir fry Noodles, and Grilled Chicken stuffed with Panner and Spinach was the best of the four. Service was excellent, pricing was reasonable, a really solid value for amazingly flavorful food. read more

Yummmyy!!!! Delicious amazing.! I had lentil soup, Naan and some Mo mo Great Vegan choices on the menu. The flavors are amazing. I can't wait to come back!!!! read more

Excellent new spot on Huron ave. Slightly less family friendly than full moon and a totally different kind of food - Nepali vs standard American - but the food is excellent. The interior will be recognizeable in layout but different colors - darker - and missing a play area. The momo - called steamy dumplings - range in price from $10-$12 and come 8 to an order. They are excellent - delicately folded wrappers, well seasoned filling. The lamb, wild boar and chicken all contain juicy pockets of shredded meat and are hard to stop eating. An order of bread is puffy, buttery and has a sauce similar to aji verde, only slightly sweeter. Chicken choila ($13) is a mixture of chopped chicken mixed with vegetables in a curry like sauce highlighted by cumin and chili flavors - it is not spicy. It comes with puffed rice to mix in. Gundruck soup is a deep red, soy based soup that is fiery and thick. Dal lentil soup is rich, also toothy. The lamb and mushroom curry entree ($25) is ordered at spice level 10. This will be too much for the casual rusticator who likes to dabble in levels of heat. What's amazing about the dish is that the mouth never is so hot that food can't be tasted. However, The heat builds and soon sweat is dripping. The lamb is plentiful, the curry is a combination of nogh jolopia peppers, cumin and other spices sizzling around carrots, zucchini, jalapeno peppers, onions Wild boar ribs are piled on rice and ordered at spice level 4. Sweet meat pulls easily from the bone. The meat is mild in flavor but moist. Served with an almost sticky curry, they are excellent. Chicken noodle stir fry comes mixed with kale, green peppers and a pungent aroma of cumin and light pepper. Theee are not greasy noodles, they are cooked well and the seasoning sticks to the noodles well. An excellent place. Delicious food. Friendly service. read more

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We went there for a birthday celebration. The staff was friendly and the food was amazingly good! Probably the best Indian food we've had in the Boston area. We will return soon! read more