I've heard a lot of great things about Shanti, so I had to check it out while in Dorchester! I was…read morehopeful, especially because my last trip to Bati (food stall in Hub Hall that's related to Shanti) was disappointing. I didn't have a reservation on a Friday night, but I called ahead and they said it wasn't too busy. There were only a few tables filled when I went, and the restaurant isn't very large in general. The interior is modern and classy, while the food is also not too expensive. I ordered the vegetable samosas and malai kofta. I was also given complimentary papadam with tamarind, mint chutney, and tomato dip. The tamarind absolutely blew me away - I wanted to try it with everything! The vegetable samosas were really fresh, large, and full/packed. There's only 2 in the order, but they're pretty filling. I also really liked the malai kofta, especially the sauce. I was quite happy with the recommendation.

Skews on the sweeter end; curries are not very fragrant…read more Tikka masala was pretty one note and tasted like sweet vodka sauce. Saag paneer was a strong contender. Pashwari naan was sweet, a bit thick and dry, but overall would repurchase. Mango lassis were too sweet Very cozy, calm, clean interior. Good for small groups 2-4. Street parking, no lot. We couldn't get like 3 things we initially ordered so it's sort of my fault for defaulting to the most basic order possible.

In recent years Quincy has had a number of great restaurants open. Within a short distance of this…read moreplace are Rubato and Le Madeline. My guess as to why this place doesn't get the same recognition as other restaurants is because it is Indian food. The food at Tiranga is all authentic Indian street food. Which means that if you're comparing it to a standard Indian place you're going to be disappointed. But if you go expecting to get an authentic sandwich, the type you get on the streets of Bombay, along with Maggi ketchup, this is your place. Their live Pani Puri is also an authentic experience. The service was great and the ambiance is also good. It's a small place so it may not be good for large groups. But they are open late and will satisfy the craving for a late night spicy snack. This place is seriously underrated and a gem. Maybe one day we'll come around to giving Indian cuisine more respect, and when that day comes, I have no doubt that Tiranga will get some awards.

Excellent food. Service was good . We ordered the dry fruit milkshake, pani Puri, momos and samosa…read morechat. They were delicious!

Really loved the experience, the Cochin Chicken Curry was spot on - I hail from Kerala and get good…read morequality Indian food in Dallas which is where I live these days, so trust me on this dish. Had it with Naan, crispy and fresh. I also had a Chicken 65 which was also nice. Servers were energetic, the restaurant was almost full even though I was probably the last customer to walk in for dinner tonight. Customers at the restaurant included people of Indian origin and other ethnicities which to me is a good indication of the popularity of the restaurant.

Came on a busy Valentine's Day and was able to get two seats at the bar. I ordered the chicken…read moretikka masala, and we shared the samosas and vegetable fritters as appetizers, then tried a dessert as well. All the food was so good, and the owner was very friendly in sharing information about the dishes. Both the samosas and fritters were nicely cooked and crispy. The mint sauce and chutney tasted fresh and complemented the appetizers well. I asked for medium heat for the chicken tikka masala, and it came with rice. Both the curry and the rice were hearty portions. The chicken pieces were lean white meat, cleanly cut, and tender. The bell peppers and onions were well coated in the curry sauce while still maintaining their crunch and texture. Overall, a very solid meal, especially for sharing several dishes.

When I came here they are full. Waited for the seat for 5-10mins and promptly seated. Servers are…read morenice and friendly. They have 9 different dishes for the lunch buffet (11AM-3PM Friday+weekend). I ordered their non-vegetarian platter, and lamb vindaloo. They gave me fried chips with sauces. These sauces are bomb!! Their non vegetarian platter consist of lamb kabob, chicken tikka, chicken pakora, and shrimp samosa. Their samosa is perfectly fried, and proteins are perfectly marinated with spice. This is definitely an authentic Indian cuisine in Quincy, MA. Will return in the future.

I have always liked this spot for years since their QC location. Now moving to the plaza in…read moreWollaston next to Wendy's! More space, more seating, same great taste. Tikka Marsala chicken - good savory dish with plenty of sauce to go with your rice and garlicky naan bread. Mango lassi I've gotten sometimes just to go! Always have to have a cup or two! Very refreshing and creamy! Love it. Another dish we like is the butter chicken! The staff are also present and quick with your food. Always pleasant experience! We also order ubereats from here too from time to time.

Came here in a Tuesday night and was able to get a table fairly easily. The restaurant is located…read morein a strip mall like complex so there is plenty of parking outside and very convenient to get to. The restaurant itself is clean and well decorated. And the service is also pretty fast too. I got two appetizers, an entree, and a mango lassi and everything was very well seasoned and piping hot when it came out. The mango lassi tasted really fresh as well and it came in a sealable bottle which was helpful because it took me a while to finish it because it was thick. My favorite dish that they had was the chicken 65. They make it so well here and it's crispy.

So so food Awful drinks…read more Very fast food feeling Much better options in Quincy Will not be returning

This review falls somewhere between 3 1/2 to 4 stars…read more Ever since I heard about Don't Tell Aunty opening up last year I've been itching to get in and try it, especially as someone who loves Indian cuisine and someone who is often intrigued by fusion concepts and modern twists on classic dishes. We finally decided to go for a mid afternoon meal on a Saturday in the beginning of June. We looked at the menu online ahead of time to refresh our memories on their offerings, and the food was listed all together in a section called "all day menu". We had some dishes in mind that we wanted to try, namely the tikka tots, the mirchi bhajji and the rasam ramen. Unfortunately none of these items were on the menu when we went in. I realized that they have separate menus for lunch and dinner with the lunch menu being more limited, which I know lots of restaurants do. Nevertheless we were still excited to try the food there. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice. Beautiful design, very comfortable and the music was a vibe. Contrary to some of the other reviews here saying that the service was aloof and lackluster, we found that it was prompt and down to earth. We opted for some Indian beers over cocktails. For food we decided on some curry dishes. Boyfriend ended up with paneer butter masala, I had Goan fish curry and we split some garlic naan. The guy did warn ahead of time that the fish curry was a naturally spicy dish, to which I stated that I was totally cool with that since I love the spicier dishes. Boyfriend asked for his butter masala to be extra hot. The presentation of the entrees is absolutely stunning. The rice was fluffy and the curry hit all the flavor notes as it was a little sweet, a little spicy and a little tangy. In hindsight I think I should've asked them to make it a tad spicier for me, but the flavor was definitely there and it was a pretty solid, filling dish. Boyfriend really enjoyed his butter masala, saying that they delivered on his request for extra heat. The bread wasn't bad, though the portion is rather small and it kind of reminded me of the packaged naan bread you can get at the grocery store. Overall it was a good experience at Don't Tell Aunty. I did see on the website that they were making changes to the menu, so I look forward to seeing what else they can do.

I stayed at the CitizenM hotel in Backbay and just needed something to eat. I planned on going to…read moreanother place on the street but Don't Tell Aunty caught my eye and am I so glad it did so! The food was phenomenal. Hands down, no notes, fantastic. The portions were shockingly large. The atmosphere was club like which felt a little odd but also added to the vibes. Service was quick, recommendations were given without fanfare and they were absolutely correct. Absolutely would go back in a heart beat and I was texting friends with upcoming Boston trips to make sure to stop in.

This was GREAT! My husband is Indian and we eat Indian a lot- we had ordered takeout from here…read morebefore but never dined in- it was SO nice! Such a pretty and nice ambiance for a date night, they even had live music from a local singer- Miranda Rae! She was amazing and so talented! Now the food, again, we eat a lot of Indian- so we can have high expectations. But WOW. We were absolutely blown away. We had ordered the lamb shank masala and butter chicken, it was SO good! That was the best lamb I've ever had- hands down. This is our new favorite spot. The owner, Madhu, was so kind and sweet. He explained that for every dish on the menu he and his wife had studied how to make it perfectly through cooking classes they had taken across India. And the lamb had no added tenderizers and it was SO TENDER. I'm so impressed, we will be coming back here! Thank you, Crystal Spoons!

We picked Crystal Spoons for a family member's graduation as it looked quite fancy from the…read morepictures. Ambience-wise, it indeed was very fancy and upscale, with beautiful vivid blue plush chairs and florals and crystal light fixtures hanging from the ceilings. (There was a giant screen with bollywood trailers blasting which was a little jarring but the rest of the restaurant was beautiful.) Food-wise, it was average, not incredible, but service was painfully slow, which was the biggest problem. We also missed bowls of rice that were specifically ordered to come along with our dishes. We had to ask repeatedly, and still did not get all of the rice to come out. My in-laws also asked for chai repeatedly but did not end up getting it served despite asking 3-4 times. I got the malai kofta -- would skip this one; small tiny dumplings, sauce OK. The veggie and chicken rice palou dishes were nicely seasoned and came with raita. My favorite here was the saag paneer which had a nuttier creamy texture (it actually wasn't even on the menu but the kitchen was able to offer it upon request). We also did like the aloo tikki chaat (potato appetizer) which was served warm with nice chutney. Samosas were ok (price on the menu is for a set of 2).

This place hits the spot for Indian Street Food. I had ordered from them when I visited Boston…read morepreviously and wanted to order again. This place hits the spot for Dosa's and Idli's. I keep coming back for more as it was very flavorful and delicious. The sambar was delicious and the chutney that came with it was a great combo.

I had the paneer dosa here and felt like it was just okay. I'd recommend Pepinos in Waltham for…read moresome better dosa.