I've heard a lot of great things about Shanti, so I had to check it out while in Dorchester! I was hopeful, 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. read more

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Skews on the sweeter end; curries are not very fragrant. 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. read more

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This is the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I ordered my food today at 5pm and was told it will arrive in 45min. I called at 6.30 and they said they dont know what the driver is doing it will take longer. They forgot the order and wouldn't apologize and said I should have called earlier. They lied and blamed me on top of it. Don't order here I was a long time customer and got treated awful. read more

We stopped in for some appetizers and ended up loving everything we tried! This place is definitely a hidden gem for Indian food. We ordered the veggie samosas, the appetizer platter, and the chicken tikka masala -- all absolutely delicious. The flavors were bold and authentic. The mango lassi was creamy and refreshing. And the garlic butter naan? WOW. Probably the best naan ever -- crispy on the edges, soft in the center, and generously sized for sharing (though it's so good you might not want to!). The service was great, and the restaurant was clean, well-kept, and inviting. On our way out, they even gifted us cookies to celebrate their 25-year anniversary -- such a sweet and thoughtful touch! I totally forgot to take photos, but trust me -- everything looked just as good as it sounds. Even though we only tried a few items, the quality and care put into the food really stood out. I'm confident the rest of their menu is just as solid. Whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, this place is absolutely worth checking out! read more

Weekend Indulgence at Shanti! Trying out their All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) Vegetarian Menu From flavorful curries to perfectly baked naan, this spread was nothing short of incredible! A perfect way to enjoy a cozy weekend in Boston. What's your go-to Indian comfort food? #IndianFood #VegetarianDelight #AYCE #BostonEats #FoodieAdventures read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Have I ever had Indian food? Yes. Lots. This place is unique. It's quaint. It's extremely affordable. It's delicious but flavors are just different in the best way. You really have to try it yourself understand. I had cauliflower, my husband had butter chicken with garlic naan. Appetizer was mixed fried. The absolute star of the show was the free appetizers. Crisp bites with delicious fresh sauces. I'm telling you. If you're in Dorchester you need to stop and give this place a try! read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Cauliflower, rice, butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Shanti had been highly recommended to me by co-workers and friends. Food was so good! I think pricier than most Indian places but worth it. I was surprised at how empty it was on a Sunday 5:30PM - my friend and I were the only ones dining in for the whole 1.5 hours we were there. There were some take out orders, however, so perhaps it's more of a takeout place. When you arrive, you are greeted with some chips and dip. Between the two of us, we got the Shanti Special, korma, saag paneer, and garlic naan, which we intended to bring home half for our SO's at home. It was definitely a good amount of food, came out super hot, and the presentation was appealing. The server at the end was very concerned and disappointed that we had only eaten a little of the food, and she was quite worried that we did not enjoy it. We explained to her we were intentionally saving some. You can tell she cared a lot about the food there! She nicely brought us containers and bags for our left overs and let us split the check despite us putting everything onto one bill. Street parking was easy enough to find. Will be back to try other dishes on the menu! Definitely a standout Indian place in the Boston area. read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

As a Bangladeshi American born and raised in NY. I can tell you, this place is some of the best Indian food I've had. The food is delicious and authentic. You can tell it is fresh and you can feel the char and tomato in the butter chicken. The prices are very reasonable especially for the amount of food you get. My wife and I got butter chicken, naan, bhuna lamb and an appetizer platter. It was so much food that we had to take the dishes, rice and some of the appetizers home. Service is prompt. Restaurant is definitely a nice place to take the wife or family for dinner. It is quiet and upscale but not too fancy, somewhere in between. Had a great time, will definitely be back when we are in town. I can see why they've won best of Indian food awards for many years read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Butter chicken, bhuna lamb, side of rice - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Honestly, Shanti is hands down the best Indian restaurant around Dorchester/Boston area that I ever tried. Indian cuisine is on my list of top 5 favorite type of food to indulge. Normally I would get chicken tikka masala (extra spicy ) or butter chicken. But last night, I tried their tandoori chicken for the first time and it was amazing! I've had tandoori chicken before from other places but Shanti was so much more well seasoned. Of course , I had to get it spicy. Both the flavor and spice was amazing . You can either get it as a whole chicken or half chicken. I believe it was $17-$18 for half a chicken and it's probably $35-$36 for the whole chicken. Half chicken feeds 2-3 people. It usually comes with either rice or plain naan. TIP - MAKE SURE TO ASK FOR EXTRA LEMON. IT PAIRS SO WELL WITH THE CHICKEN. As always, always ask for their condiments. All their chutney sauces is amazing. It's a must have. read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Lamb biryani and garlic naan and lamb vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Usually love the butter chicken here but tonight when I ordered my usual instead of making me a fresh order they gave me a bunch of old tandoori chicken pieces covered in sauce and hoped I wouldn't notice. I very much noticed and it did not taste good. Whoever in the kitchen decided to pass off old meat on a Sunday... please don't ever do that again. It's dishonest and the irony is your actual butter chicken dish is good. read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Old Tandoori chicken covered in gravy instead of the fresh batch of Butter chicken I actually ordered - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

"This tastes like when I make Chicken Tikka Masala" - my Indian partner We ordered delivery and I was worried because it took a bit to be delivered. When it arrived though, I knew we had found a winner. The food was packed very carefully and I liked that they used the Chinese take out containers because the samosas stayed crispy! The Chana masala was amazing and the tikka masala well, see above. 10/10. Spice levels are accurate I would say. The garlic naan and roti were also very well cooked. I'm excited to go to the restaurant and dine in and so happy to have found amazing Indian food nearby. Food - 10/10 Service - I would be shocked if the service was bad Ambiance - TBD read more

Always friendly, professional and the food is good but it's slightly over priced for the portion sizes. My only real complaint.

Shanti is definitely the best indian food I've tried in GBA. Is it amazing food? No. The meat dishes we had were all overcooked, and gave the distinct impression of chicken being added in after the fact. However, the spice/flavor profiles were generally good, and that is hard to find in the area. I'd definitely come back if I had a hankering for classic indian restaurant-style dishes e.g. tandoori food, meat curries. read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Did a big to go order to give them a fair shake while finding what the local go-tos are going to be. We got dal makhani, saag paneer, chicken biryani, and tandoori chicken (chicken tikka). Along with roti and naan. They didn't ask how spicy to make anything, and honestly everything was eerily mild. To the point of being under seasoned. Nothing was really punchy and if it did carry a flavor it was a baseline funky spice that was the same across every item. It was all edible, with the exception of the dal which was too salty, and really unpleasant. That was a bummer because it's a favorite of mine. Adding cream to it the next day helped to Robert the salt down. So, while I'm definitely going to be eating the leftovers, we'll keep looking elsewhere for a go to for Indian. We already have Singh's Roti for "West Indian" (Trinidadian, in their case) around the corner from them in the meantime I guess. read more

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Ordered takeout: chicken tikka masala and chicken vindaloo with an order of garlic naan - all classics! Both were really good, flavorful, and I was going to shoot myself because I didn't ask for mild because most places, the spice level is higher than normal. To my surprise, I'm glad their average spice was nothing. read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We came during the evening, the service was amazing and loved the vibes inside the place. We ordered the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, lamb korma and of course mango lassi! The garlic naan was super tasty and so was the chicken tikka masala! read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My family absolutely loves Shanti. It's delicious, has depth of flavour. I always get the chicken tikka masala, butter chicken and lamb curry. They all come with rice. The service is efficient. We get delivery from here pretty often and it's great. The only con is it's a little pricey for the quantity but I still love it! read more

Food always first rate. They ran out of my lentil soup and they made it from scratch! The lamb is tender no matter what sauce. And the garlic naan flavorful with real garlic. Grilled dishes not dry- still juicy. Service super nice. read more

Very good indian spot in the Savin Hill/Jones Hill area. Great dining room vibe. They clearly do a steady takeout business as well. Chicken jalfrezi was delicious and flavorful. Chicken patia was tasty. The reshmi pakoras and garlic naan were also delicious. I looked at the menu online in advance and was a little disappointed discover on arrival that the do piaza was no longer on the menu. However there are plenty of other tasty things on the menu so it was okay. Will be a repeat for sure. Not sure why I hadn't tried this before. read more

Service was wonderful. Food was a little dry and didn't seem terribly fresh, with the exception of the naan, which was great. Solid food, excellent service. read more

Overall: 8.75/10 Taste: 8/10 - I got the mixed tandoori plate. Everything had a good grilled flavor but I expected more spices from an Indian restaurant. Some of the meats were also over cooked making them drier. Price: 9/10 - The portion sizes are really good. I could barely finish the mixed tandoori plate and I can eat a lot. So don't get scared away from the slightly higher prices. Service: 8/10 - The staff were attentive but were not the most friendly. Ambiance: 10/10 - The restaurant feels very fancy with the cloth napkin and bottle of water for table. The place itself was very clean and had the right lighting. read more

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We picked thus restaurant based on Yelp ratings but this was one time I think Yelp community gets it wrong. Food was very dissapointing, not worthy of the ratings. We got chicken Bhuna, clearly chicken was added later not cooked with the spices. Bhindi Masala was very oily, dal was fine. Menu is very uninspiring, location very run down. read more

We ordered the butter chicken and garlic naan and they served papad and condiments at the beginning. The naan was crispy and good. Butter chicken came with long grained basmati rice which was good too. The butter chicken, however, was floating in oil. It tasted good in the moment but was not a healthy choice at all and left me feeling uncomfortable all throughout the day. Portion size is large. Service is good. We went there late in the afternoon at around 3:30 and there were 4 other tables that were occupied signifying it may be busier during the peak hours. The takeout scene was strong too. There as 1 server managing all 4 tables but she was attentive and we didn't feel we had to wait at all. Pricing is fair and reasonable. Ambiance is that of a full service Indian restaurant. They have a full bar. read more

I usually order Chicken Tikka Masala here and it is good, in fact if I was just rating that dish, I'd give them a 5. Overall, my wife and I have been repeat customers of this place, and to be fair we probably will continue coming here, just not as frequently after our last order. My wife ordered their kebab dish and I ordered Chicken Vindaloo. It seems like they've used some lower quality chicken this time, both for my wife's kebabs and my Vindaloo. Half of my order went in the trash, the meat pieces were mostly ligament. read more

Food was absolutely delicious , server was attentive and kind . Everything was perfect , can't wait to eat the left overs !!

It used to be our favorite Indian food in Boston, for the past 20 years, but it went downhill. Maybe it was an off night? The baigan bharta had no smokey flavor at all. All the dishes were overly salty and extremely oily with not much flavor. Disappointing. Also the noise level was off the charts due to a party of 4 adults and 1 toddler (who was not crying). It's a small restaurant and 1 loud party can make it impossible to hear your dinner companion. Oh well. read more

Got delivery from this place one night. Flavor of everything was really good. I usually start with mild spice when trying a new place and there was pretty much no spice for mild so I'd recommend going up on their spice level if that's what you like. Otherwise pretty good read more

It's the best Indian restaurant we have ever been to. We highly recommend all all their dishes. So yummy!! Big plus - the service is great too read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have eaten and enjoyed Indian Cuisine for over 45 years. I have never had worse. Here, the food seemed to be reheated leftovers. Both over cooked and highly inedible. My request to have served mild WENT UNHEEDED. TOO HOT TO EVEN LOOK AT. The staff who returned my email inquiring how to reach the office, spoke well, on our phone call and indicated a return call was to be expected from management. NO. In fact I felt the food was so poor to possibly merit a call to the health department. I expect my note here may receive a management response. I do not expect it to carry merit or value. Our order was delivered, Rethinking, maybe they delivered leftovers from a catered meal?? If you do not know Indian Cuisine, I recommend you dine elsewhere. I URGE YOU NOT LISTEN TO POSITIVE REVIEWS I SUSPECT THEY HAVE NO EXPERIENCE OR ARE BUDDIES WITH OWNERSHIP. TRY IT AND LEARN!!! Om Shanti, or As-salamu alaykum hmm.. read more

Delicious! Take out was amazing and spiced perfectly. The chicken tikka masala & the Peshwari naan were incredible.

Love Shanti! Delicious food, and makes great takeout. Appropriately spicy if you ask for it!

We had the shanti platter, lamb kebab and butter chicken. The platter was definitely the best thing we got and would highly recommend to try different dishes. The lamb kebab was also really good and they gave you a lot of lamb. The butter chicken was a surprisingly a little dry but the sauce was good. read more

REALLY GOOD INDIAN FOOD! We got chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, naan and also mulligatawnys. I do think the soup had too much salt in it but it was still yum!!! read more

We LOVE Shanti! So many amazing authentic dishes - and the best vegetarian choices . Food is always delicious and great portions for the price . Best Indian cuisine in Boston! read more

We walked in without reservations last night for Valentine's Day, and were seated after a few minutes. Although this place is swamped by take-out orders, we were serviced very quickly and the waitress made sure that we always had water. I really enjoyed my lamb tikka Masala and aloo naan. The masala is super flavorful and delicious. The naan is so perfectly baked and we actually ordered another because it is that good! The curries are served in mini pots so that they can be shared. The rice comes in it's own pot as well. A great place for dinner with family, friends, or your partner. The best Indian food in Boston! read more

Absolutely love their food and never a disappointment. I normally try a new dish at every order and with fear (I'm picky) when I taste it..... it's sooo good! Saag paneer is my favorite dish from there.Although it's yummy don't know if it's my go to cauSe it's the one dish my kids don't touch (green) or cause I love it! I also went out to buy the biryani rice - it's aoooo yummy! Bye bye camila and uncle ben's! read more

It's a local spot for me, but I've compared it to others in my travels. It does well. If I was a food critic I would describe in detail how delicious each morsel was. But I'm not. I love the luncheon buffet. read more

i still remember the first time i went to shanti because it was my first time ever eating indian food. this restaurant is always my go to because they never disappoint. this time around the food was great! so flavorful and fresh. i recommend this gem in dorchester. read more

Shanti Indian Cuisine - Vegetable Samosa, Chicken Tikka ( app ) - Indian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We've ordered takeout here a few times and it's consistently reliable. I tend to get chicken tikka masala - they seem to use all chicken breasts which I'm sure some people prefer/appreciate but I'd enjoy a mix with some other cuts as well. Also, the spice is extremely mild. I'm not into super speedy food but I ordered mild the first time and medium the most recent 2 times and it was still very tame. Could use a bit of a kick. Sag paneer, chicken korma and samosas are good. Although last time we got samosas they were a bit over cooked so that was disappointing. I love eating Indian food with a small group so I can have a little bit of several dishes, but that's not possible with covid. At $17+ per meat entree, it would be really great if they offered a "meal" (mini app, entree, rice/naan) or combo offering (a few smaller portion of 2-3 items) so I could try more things at once without racking up a crazy bill. I've been to a few places outside Boston that do this. For reference, 2 entrees, an app and naan runs about $50 read more

Delicious and flavorful food! Friendly service, we were seated right away. great portions.