I tried the new Needham restaurant Monsoon kitchen today, and it did not disappoint. It's in the…read morestrip mall next to sweet tomatoes pizza and dragon chef. They've been around since January and I talked to Harry, who was a friendly employee working the front of the store, who helped me pick my lunch, as I'm pretty new to Indian cuisine. I got the lamb masala lunch special and it was tasty and flavorful. They came with 3 complimentary sauces, tamarind and a chutney and 1 more I'm not sure of. The portion of meat was on the small side but very tasty. My one issue was I asked for medium spice; it was extremely fire hot spicy and I'm a pro. I can't imagine what that next level up tastes like but I'm scared. Be wary that most people should start on the lowest spice level. I also got the Paneer Naan and veggie Korma. The store was small and had a waiting area with a few chairs, a kiosk to order and a bar style table to eat in if you're solo or a party of 2, but it's clearly intended as a takeout restaurant. Prices were moderate and on par for Needham. I will definitely be back and I'm looking forward to trying more menu items, especially the Biryani.

Really great food, and very friendly staff. Everything there tastes amazing, and its totally worth…read moreit!

My friend and I ordered lunch from here. We drove there, placed our order, and waited inside the…read morerestaurant until it was done which was about 15 minutes. The menu is huge, which is good in that there is something for everyone, but it is also very overwhelming. We were hoping they would have a physical menu in store, but they handed us an iPad to look through the menu. Luckily it is divided by meat and non-meat dishes, rice, bread, etc., which makes it a little easier to browse. We ordered one of the goat curries, samosas, and garlic naan. The goat came in a 6 inch plastic container and though it looked small, it brings a lot of food - enough for 2. The goat was very tender, with lots of flavor, and not too spicy (you can request your preferred spice level). The samosa order came with 3 and they were good - crispy on the owtside and packed with soft filling on the inside. The naan was also good. I believe it was around $35-$40 for the order, which after considering portion size and quality, we found it to be fair. The inside is very spacious with lots of booths. There are lots of Indian historical figures drawn on the walls. There is also plenty of parking since it is in a plaza. The staff was kind and helpful.

A friend and I got takeout from 1947 Norwood recently and I'm big into art and aesthetic, so of…read morecourse I appreciated the takeout bag and container (pictured). Delivery was smooth and on-time, despite the rainy weather. A warm, and slightly spicy Gobi 65 warmed my chilly self on this rainy day. Definitely pinning this place for when I'm back in the area--

Great great place to die in end with family very nice environment and service. We had paneer and…read moreeggplant curries both were flavorful and delicious. We tried assorted and basket. We also had a guest family with us who tried to chicken tikka and lamb and everybody was satisfied with the meal; will visit again if we are in town.

Lovely food! Kind and respectful staff and a caring owner! Try item number 1. It can surprise you!…read moreWe loved it!

Not impressed. We Ubered Masala Chai and Ras Malai from here. Masala Chai was pretty much milk only…read more- hardly any Chai or Masala. Ras Malai was good actually. The packaging of Chai was good to make sure barely any spill but they need to work on ensuring that Chai isn't just milk mixed with tea leaves. Probably would give another try before drawing any conclusions.

Stopped in for lunch and had the C - Momo's. They were deprived in a spicy sauce and swimming in…read moretender onions and peppers. They had heat on an Indian scale. Thoroughly enjoyable. Service was great, proprietor was welcoming. One star off for ambience, which is just very basic. Would repeat and recommend.

I would like to suggest that Keshar puts Achari Aloo on their menu. They have made it for me on…read morerequest a couple times now, and it is absolutely transcendental. I have no idea what they are doing with it but it's hot (spicy) and absolutely full of flavor. It is so good.... I crave it all the time and it is a delight when I get to order it. I love potatoes and the spicy pickle, and they have married these both in a dish that is beyond description. This restaurant has mastered the art of spice. The food is so good... even something so simple as papadum they make excellent. Dedham is very lucky to have them!!!

I stopped by Keshar Indian Bistro in Dedham very recently. The place is very cozy with a few tables…read moreand pickup counter. They offer online ordering and delivery (DoorDash). I placed an online order through Toast for pickup, so I could drive there and it would be ready. I got the Navratan Korma ($18.75 plus tax) with rice and Aloo Parantha ($5.25 plus tax). The order was being packed and bagged as I arrived. I enjoyed the food nearby, still very hot. The Navaratan Korma was a good portion with a mix of vegetables (zucchini, carrots, green beans), tofu, spices in a savory and spicy cream sauce. The rice was soft and not sticky. The Aloo Parantha was a soft baked naan filled with soft potato spread, great for dipping in the korma. I would definitely stop by again to try other offerings like their curries and masala dishes.

The Dedham location has truly become family. From lettuce wraps and crispy chicken tenders to the…read morespinach dip, cheddar burger, and truffle fries everything is consistently on point. And let's talk about the half off appetizer menu Monday through Friday from 4-6 because that alone makes it a go to. What really sets this location apart is the people. Paige and April are absolute gems. They go above and beyond every single time and somehow make it feel like it's our first visit even though they know us by name. The managers are kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in the experience, and the service is flawless whether it's a weekly date night with my hubby or a full group of 15. Same care. Same energy. Same excellence. Great food, great vibes, and even better people. Pop in and tell them Leah bragged on Yelp. See you tomorrow YH .

Girls night dinner and they all wanted Yard House, Im not the biggest fan but Ill go. The menu has…read morea ton on it but nothing ever SCREAMS at me... Got the Tuna stack and it was good! The fries are great. Im a big fan of their Chicken tortilla soup at least and I know the pretzel is great and I can dunk... So thats normally my go to! Decent food, the service is always Meh, but I think thats just the location!

Paradise is in my husbands regular take out rotation but We ate inside for the first time this…read moreweek! The restaurant is pretty. I love the Tiled Taj behind the bar and the decorative drapes. Most importantly they were able to and open to making the Malai kofte without tomato! Which means we will be back because it's hard to get Indian food from a restaurant without tomatoes. Other Indian restaurants just say no but the staff made sure to get all the info and were able to accommodate. The food came right out too. We had a really nice time.

Updated review to mention that the food and service are still good. Only complaint is that they…read morehave raised the prices but haven't updated online menu for several months! Even after mentioning it on multiple occasions during pickup. Also the Online ordering does not work, so you order over the phone looking at the website Menu and end up paying upto $3 more/item when pickingup, which is ridiculous!

Wow, wow, wow! We ordered from here because we needed a main dish for my Indian inlaws. My MIL is…read morea fantastic cook, and she made a bunch of amazing sides including Dahls, chipates, and bindi. These were meant to be ONLY side dishes. We had also bought jumbo shrimp from Costco, with heads to be the main course. (Her favorite!) This was an issue. Apparently these were disgusting and needed to be cleaned. There were so many shrimp. I'd slept exactly 1 hours the night b4 because my in-laws were jetlagged and wandering around the house and backyard at 3am. I'd also worked a full day. So I suggested take out for the main. It was unpopular, however there was no way I was letting MIL clean shrimp by herself for hours and no way I was spending the next two hours of my life helping her do it after working a full day and sleeping 1 hour. To give my husband credit, he researched this place extensively. We ordered the saag chicken, which was exceptional. It stood up to the other dishes on the table. (I have not ordered from an Indian restaurant in the Boston area that comes close to how good this spot was. My in-laws would have complained about every other spot. They liked this one.) Instead they thought it was great, and they are so difficult to please. Pray for me, tomorrow I gut perfectly lovely jumbo shrimp for their black vein and remove the head. (My husband is the one who bought these and paid extra for the head. He is doing extensive yard work involving a lot of heavy lifting, otherwise he'd be in charge of this job. I will also not be helping him, as was planned so he will suffer) Suffice it to say, 10/10 would recommend. Planning on adding it to my regular rotation. It will be approved by your Indian in-laws. (Also don't buy fancy shrimp for them!)

Punjab Cafe is an Indian restaurant in Quincy, MA with free street parking in front of the…read morelocation. The ambiance inside is eclectic/casual, and it's great for big groups. Our waiter was super nice, the heater wasn't working so he put us at a table right next to their space heater, which was thoughtful. We went during the week and were seated right away. They have a vegetarian dinner for 2 special which was perfect for sharing for our family of 4. It came with papads, 2 curries, rice, naan, and gulab jamun. Our food came out quick and flavorful. I've definitely had more authentic Indian food, but this was good quality with a diverse variety of North Indian options. The naans were soft and fluffy, the curries (malai kofta and saag channa) were the right amount of spicy, and the portions were worth the price. I'd recommend coming here if you're craving Indian food and are in the area.