Masala Art in Needham Is Closing

A longtime Indian restaurant in the western suburbs will be saying farewell to its space.

According to several sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Masala Art in Needham is going to be closing, with a Needham Observer article saying that the Newton-based Village Bank will be taking over its lease and opening a branch of its bank while also including a pop-up retail shop. The exact closing date for the restaurant has not been given as of yet, and it is not known whether it could be reopening elsewhere; as soon as we find out more, we will post an update here.

Masala Art first opened in 2003, being an upscale dining spot that is known in part for its lunchtime buffet.

The address for Masala Art is 990 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492. Its website can be found at https://masala-art.com/

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The Curry Chapter to Open in Cambridge's Harvard Square

 A Pan-Indian restaurant is on its way to Cambridge.

A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston mentions that The Curry Chapter is planning to open in Harvard Square, moving into a space on Eliot Street. The social media for the dining spot mention "Indian soul food in Harvard Square | Slow cooked | Mom approved" and "Stories from Nani & Maa's kitchen | Rooted in love, memory, and spices," though no specifics have been given as to what might be on the menu as of yet.

The address for the upcoming Curry Chapter in Harvard Square is 18 Eliot Street, Cambridge, M, 02138. Its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581539859191 while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/currychapterboston/

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Aatma Curry House Is Opening Within Widowmaker Brewing in Brighton

A local brewery is going to be serving Indian food within one of its locations.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Widowmaker Brewing is teaming up with Aatma Curry House which will be taking over the kitchen of the Brighton location, with one of the offerings mentioned being an Aatma Burger with pickled onions, Amul cheese, and sauce, all on a ghee-toasted bun, and chaat-er tots are mentioned as well. (The post also says that "We are proud to introduce you to our new permanent culinary collaboration...where together we will bring two cultures of craft for one undeniable experience.") No specific debut date has been given for Aatma Curry House, though it appears that its opening is imminent.

The original location of Widowmaker in Braintree has also been collaborating with a food vendor--Mike & Lenny's, which features South Shore-style bar pizza.

The address for Widowmaker Brewing in Brighton is 190 N Beacon Street, Brighton, MA, 02135. The website for the business is at https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com/ while the website for Aatma Curry House is at https://www.aatmacurryhouse.com/

[November 21 update: According to its social media, Widowmaker now has Aatma Curry House up and running within its Brighton space, with a look at the menu showing such options (in addition to the Aatma Burger) as paneer, chaat, kebabs, fried rice, butter chicken, dosas, naan, and chai.]

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Little India in Waltham Has Closed; Incredible India to Replace It

A suburban Indian restaurant that was slated to close last fall only to remain in operation has closed for real this time, though a new Indian dining spot will be taking over its space.

According to a Facebook post from The Waltham Channel, Little India in Waltham has shuttered and is being sold, with a restaurant called Incredible India planning to open in the Moody Street space, keeping the menu and the space "mostly the same" while a post within the thread from the owner's son indicates that the staff will also remain in place, at least for now. Little India, which first opened 37 years ago, said back in October of 2024 that the landlord was not going to be renewing its lease which was to end at the end of November, though the restaurant ended up staying open on a month-by-month basis.

The address for the now-closed Little India (and upcoming Incredible India) is 475 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02453.

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Little India in Waltham Is Planning to Close

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Mayuri in Acton to Reopen, Taking Over the Former Ginger Court Space

An Indian restaurant in the northwest suburbs of Boston that lost its home is going to be reborn in a new space.

According to a source, Mayuri is planning to open back up in Acton, moving into the space on Great Road that had previously been home to Ginger Court. The dining spot, which had been at Nagog Park until being displaced when its building was torn down for new development, has been known for its mix of Northern Indian and Southern Indian fare, including a buffet; it is not yet known if the buffet will continue or if there might be any changes to its menu, so stay tuned for any updates as they come in.

The address for the new home for Mayuri is 342-344 Great Road (Acton Woods Plaza), Acton, MA, 01720. Its website is at https://mayuriacton.restaurant/

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Dilli Darbar Opens in Framingham

A brand new Indian restaurant has debuted in MetroWest.

According to Kiat Cormier of ChewOnThis, who posted within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Dilli Darbar is now open in Framingham, moving into a space within One Framingham Centre by the intersection of Edgell Road and Route 9. The website for the new restaurant (which has an ownership connection to Woodlands restaurant in Westborough), shows that it specializes in Northern Indian cuisine, though it also offers dishes found in other parts of India as well.

The address for Dilli Darbar is 1 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA, 01701. Its website is at https://www.dillidarbarframingham.com/

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Virsa De Punjab to Open in the Former La Toscana's Space in Wellesley

An Indian restaurant in the western suburbs of Boston will be expanding to another space west of the city.

According to Kiat Cormier of ChewOnThis, who posted within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Virsa De Punjab is planning to open in Wellesley, moving into the former La Toscana's space on Central Street. Once it opens, the new location will join its other restaurant on Great Road in Wellesley and based on that location, the new place will focus at least in part on North Indian food.

La Toscana's first opened in the spring of 2022, initially focusing on pizza eventually morphing into an Italian restaurant with a full liquor bar before closing this spring. 

The address for the upcoming location of Virsa De Punjab in Wellesley is 99 Central Street, Wellesley, MA, 02482.

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La Toscana's in Wellesley Has Closed

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Darul Kabab in Cambridge Has Apparently Closed

It looks like a halal restaurant in Cambridge has shut down, and it is not known whether it could reopen in another location at some point.

According to several sources, Darul Kabab on Massachusetts Avenue just outside of Porter Square has closed, with phone calls place to the business this week not being able to go through. The site in which it resided is planning to be redeveloped, with an apartment building being slated to go up there, according to a Cambridge Day article.

The restaurant, which first opened in 2010, was known for its Bangladeshi, Indian, and Pakistani fare.

The address for the now-closed Darul Kabab was 2072 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140.

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Namastay Boston to Open in Kenmore Square

A brand new Indian restaurant is on its way to the Boston's Fenway area.

According to a source, Namastay Boston is planning to open in Kenmore Square, moving into a space next to Cornwall's on Beacon Street. The website for the upcoming eatery mentions that it will feature "bold, elegant Indian cuisine" including everything from "rich curries to vibrant street snacks" from various regions of India. No opening date has been given as of yet, with a sign out front simply saying "coming soon."

The address for Namastay Boston is 636 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02215. Its website can be found at https://namastayboston.com/

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Kaapi & Co. Is Opening in Woburn

A new Indian coffee shop is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Kaapi & Co. is planning to open in Woburn, taking over a space at West Cummings Park just off Route 128. The social media pages for the business mention that it will be "Boston's home for local Indian coffee" and "the first Indian cafe in Boston," though few other details have been given as of yet.

The address for Kaapi & Co. is 204 W Cummings Park, Woburn, MA, 01801. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/kaapicowoburn/ while its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572908152920

[September 16 update: A poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page mentions that Kaapi & Co. is now open in Woburn.]

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Madras Dosa Co. to Open at The Street Chestnut Hill

A fast-casual Indian restaurant with two locations in the Boston area will be opening a third, and this one will be a few miles west of the city.

According to a Threads post from @daryldonatelli, Madras Dosa Co. is planning to open at The Street Chestnut Hill, with this being confirmed in a Facebook post from the business which says, "Dosa, don’t mind if we do. @madrasdosaco is coming soon to The Street. This South Indian spot will be your go-to for dosa, chaats, pulaos, & more. Keep your eyes (and appetites) open for more details on opening." The Threads post mentions that the restaurant will apparently be going into the space where a location of The Bagel Table had been for approximately 7 years before recently shutting down.

Other locations of Madras Dosa Co. can be found in Boston's Seaport District and Harvard Square in Cambridge, along with others in New York City and New Jersey. The website for all locations is at https://madrasdosaco.com/

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Haveli Indian Cuisine Is Opening in the Former Tango Restaurant Space in Arlington Center

It looks like another Indian restaurant is on its way to a northwest suburb of Boston.

According to multiple sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Haveli Indian Cuisine is planning to open in Arlington, with a sign in the window of the former Tango Restaurant space on Mass. Ave. in the center of town. Once it opens, Haveli will join two other dining spots that offer Indian food--Punjab and Zomsa--in the downtown area, along with Makalu a few blocks to the east and Namaste Spice a bit further down Mass. Ave.

The sign for Haveli says that it will open sometime in the spring.

The address for Haveli Indian Cuisine is 464 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[April 10 update: A check on the place indicates that Haveli Indian Cuisine is now open in Arlington.]

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Don't Tell Aunty Opens in Boston's Fenway Neighborhood

Last summer, it was reported that an Indian gastropub was planning to open in the Fenway section of Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running.

According to a message sent from the place, Don't Tell Aunty is now open on Boylston Street, moving into a space a short distance west of the Massachusetts Avenue intersection. An earlier article here mentioned that the place is considered to be the first Indian gastropub in the state, with the spot offering Indian tapas-style plates, fusion dishes, cocktails, and more along with live music. (Flying Lion Hospitality Group, which runs such restaurants as Madras Dosa Co. and Godavari, is behind it.)

The address for Don't Tell Aunty is 1122 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/donttellauntyboston/

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Boston Halal to Open in the Former Blaze Pizza Space by Boston University

A local trio of restaurants that feature NYC-style street food will soon be opening a fourth outlet, and this one will be replacing a location of a pizza spot that closed a bit more than a year ago.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Boston Halal is going to be opening by Boston University, taking over the former Blaze Pizza space on Commonwealth Avenue. Once it opens, the new location of the Indian-Mediterranean spot will join others at Faneuil Hall, near Northeastern University, and in Somerville's Davis Square, and based on those dining spots, expect it to offer a variety of bowls and wraps.

The address for the upcoming location of Boston Halal by BU is 961 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215. The website for all locations is at https://bostonhalal.co/

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Singh's Roti Shop Is Opening at Revere Beach

It looks like the person behind an Indian-Caribbean fusion spot in Boston is opening a new location along the water just north of the city.

According to a Facebook post, Singh's Roti Shop is coming to Revere Beach, moving into a space on  Revere Beach Boulevard a couple of blocks from the Revere Beach T Station. The person behind the upcoming eatery is Ricki Singh, who runs a location of the restaurant on Columbia Road in Dorchester, and based on that location, expect a variety of roti dishes that include flat roti bread with such options as goat, chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, oxtail, and vegetables.

The address for the new location of Singh's Roti Shop at Revere Beach is 76 Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA, 02151. The website for the business is at http://www.singhsrotishop.net/

[March 10 update: According to Ricki Singh's Facebook page, the Revere Beach location of Singh's Roti Shop is now open.]

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Keshar Indian Bistro Is Opening in the Former Kouzina Estiatorio Space in Dedham

A new Indian restaurant is on its way to the southwest suburbs of Boston, and it has a connection to a dining spot on Cape Cod.

According to a post on the Dedham Square Circle Facebook group page, Keshar Indian Bistro is planning to open in Dedham, moving into the space on High Street where Kouzina Estiatorio had been. A check on the website for Keshar Indian Restaurant in West Yarmouth shows that the two have an ownership connection, as the upcoming Dedham location is shown on the site. It appears that if all goes well, Keshar Indian Bistro could be opening sometime in February.

Kouzina Estiatorio closed down early last year after 16 years in business.

The address for the Dedham location of Keshar Indian Restaurant is 557 High Street, Dedham, MA, 02026. The website for both locations of Keshar is at https://kesharindianbistro.com/

[August 1 update: According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Keshar Indian Restaurant is now open in Dedham.]

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Ssaanjh Opens in Brookline

A brand new Indian restaurant has come to Brookline.

According to a press release, Ssaanjh is now open on Beacon Street, taking over the space by the St. Mary's Street MBTA stop that had once been home to O'Leary's Irish pub. The new dining spot, which is run by Manju Kaushal (who was born and raised in India), is an upscale restaurant that offers a mix of vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian dishes along with wine, cocktails, spirits, and mocktails, with the space having seating for 60 people.

The address for Ssaanjh is 1012 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446.

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Monsoon Indian Kitchen Opens in Needham

A brand new Indian restaurant has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Monsoon Indian Kitchen is now open in Needham, moving into the former Home Kitchen space on Chestnut Street. The new eatery, which focuses on takeout, offers such items as samosas, lentil soup, naan, paratha, goat biryani, butter chicken, saag paneer, lamb vindaloo, salmon curry, shrimp tandoori, and more.

The address for Monsoon Indian Kitchen is 324 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA, 02492 Its website can be found at https://monsoonindiankitchen.com/

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Little India in Waltham Is Planning to Close

An Indian restaurant west of Boston that has been around for a long time is shutting down.

According to a post from Kiat Cormier of the ChewOnThis Facebook group, Little India in Waltham is closing, with a post from WCAC-TV confirming that the Moody Street eatery will indeed be saying farewell as the landlord will not be renewing its lease which ends on November 30. Little India first opened 36 years ago, featuring North Indian dishes and a lunch buffet.

The address for Little India is 475 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, 02453. Its website can be found at https://www.littleindiawaltham.com/

[December 4 update: A new post from Kiat indicates that Little Indian will remain open for now, as the owner of the restaurant says that it will continue to operate on a "month to month" basis.]

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Sarva Indian Cuisine Opens in the Former Pho Real and Mochi Dough Space in Boston's Back Bay

A brand new Indian restaurant has come to the Back Bay of Boston, moving into the space where a combination pho spot/donut shop had been.

According to a source, Sarva Indian Cuisine is now open on Newbury Street, taking over the space that had been home to both Pho Real and Mochi Dough. The website for the new eatery mentions that it "offers a unique culinary journey with two distinct dining experiences - Sarva Café for quick, casual bites featuring a mix of American and Indian snacks, and Sarva Indian Cuisine for an elegant Indian dining experience." (The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.)

Pho Real and Mochi Dough debuted in the summer of 2022, with the former being a Vietnamese restaurant and the latter being a location of a chain of Japanese donut shops.

The address for Sarva Indian Cuisine is 279 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116. Its website can be found at https://sarvacuisine.com/

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