Namaste Spice Is Opening in the Former Anthony's East Side Deli Space in East Arlington

More than four years ago, it was reported that an Italian deli in the northwest suburbs of Boston was being sold and that a new owner was slated to take over the space. Now we have learned that a new restaurant is indeed getting ready to open in the storefront, though apparently under different ownership than originally thought.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Namaste Spice has signs up in the former Anthony's East Side Deli in East Arlington, with the signs indicating that it will be opening soon and it will offer Indian and Nepali food. In May of 2020, Anthony Masci, who owned Anthony's East Side Deli, said that he was retiring and that "The new owner, Sonny is glad to take over and serve you with the same service," with a subsequent update indicating that Sarbjit Saini of Khushboo in Lexington and Kashish in Belmont (both of which are now closed) was the license applicant at that time; we have been told, however, that another owner has taken over the space.

Anthony's East Side Deli first opened in the spring of 2013, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, and more.

The address for Namaste Spice is 159 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. Its website can be found at https://namastespice.in/

[August 13 update: According to its website, Namaste Spice is now open.]

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Anthony's East Side Deli in East Arlington Has Been Sold

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Momo Masala Opens in Jamaica Plain

A new restaurant that features a type of dumpling found in South Asia has opened in Jamaica Plain.

Universal Hub is reporting (via a post within the Jamaica Plain Facebook group) that Momo Masala is now open in the Hyde Square section of JP, moving into the space on Perkins Street that had been home to The Haven until it moved to Amory Street. The menu for the new eatery offers a mix of Nepali and Indian food with a section dedicated to momos, though the menu also includes such options as mulligatawny soup, samosas, pakoras, chicken tikka masala, shrimp tikka saag, lamb curry, paneer korma, goat vindaloo, and vegetable biryani. 

The address for Momo Masala is 2 Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. Its website can be found at https://www.momomasalausa.com/

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Zomsa Is Opening in the Former Taipei Tokyo Space in Arlington Center

A new South Asian restaurant is on its way to the northwest suburbs of Boston, and it will be replacing an Asian fusion dining spot.

According to an article from Your Arlington, Zomsa is planning to open in Arlington, moving into the space on Mass. Ave. in the center of town that had been home to Taipei Tokyo. It appears that the new eatery will offer Indian and Nepali fare, and it will be open for lunch and dinner along with a weekend brunch. It is not yet known when Zomsa might open, so stay tuned for updates.

Taipei Tokyo opened in 2019, replacing Shanghai Village which had been in the space for nearly 40 years until being hit by a fire in 2018.

The address for Zomsa is 434 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474.

[April 29, 2024 update: A check on the place indicates that Zomsa is now open.]

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Taste of the Himalayas Opens in Tewksbury

A new restaurant that features Nepali, Indian, and Tibetan cuisine has opened in the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Taste of the Himalayas is now open in Tewksbury, moving into the space on Main Street that had been home to Saffron Indian Grill. Based on its social media, it appears that this is a rebranding under the same ownership, as one of its posts says that "We've reopened as Taste of the Himalayas."

The menu for Taste of the Himalayas includes such items as naan, mo:mo, goat curry, chicken tandoori, lamb biryani, tofu chili, and more.

The address for Taste of the Himalayas is 1921 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876. Its website can be found at https://www.tastehimalayas.com/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Putarin Thai Plans to Open in the Former Mitho Restaurant Space in Winchester

A brand new Thai restaurant is looking to open in the northern suburbs of Boston, moving into the space where a Nepali eatery had been.

According to a source, Putarin Thai is planning to open in Winchester, taking over the former Mitho Restaurant space on Main Street just north of the center of town. Very little information is available on the proposed dining spot as of yet other than the fact that it hopes to acquire a full liquor license, based on a select board meeting page.

Mitho first opened in the latter part of 2018, replacing Cafe Piazza Dolce; the restaurant was known in part for its momos (a type of steamed dumpling) along with a variety of meat-based, vegetarian, and vegan options.

The address for the proposed Putarin Thai (and now-closed Mitho Restaurant) is 831 Main Street, Winchester, MA, 01890.

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Makalu Nepali & Indian Cuisine Opens in Arlington

A brand new restaurant featuring South Asian food has come to the northwest suburbs of Boston, opening where a Persian dining spot had been.

According to a source, Makalu Nepali & Indian Cuisine is now open in Arlington, taking over the former Sabzi space on Mass. Ave. The menu for the new eatery shows such options as chaat, pakora, briyani, kebabs, tandoori chicken, tikka masala, korma, vindaloo, and more.

Sabzi closed this past winter after being in business for a bit more than 10 years.

The address for Makalu Nepali & Indian Cuisine is 352 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, 02474. Its website can be found at https://www.ordermakalucuisine.com/

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Namaste Nepali and Indian Cuisine in Stoneham Has Apparently Closed

A Southern Asian restaurant in the northern suburbs of Boston appears to have shut down.

According to a source, Namaste Nepali and Indian Cuisine in Stoneham looks like it has closed for good, with Google stating that the Montvale Avenue dining spot has indeed closed permanently. Namaste first opened in early 2019, taking over the space just east of the Route 93 intersection that had been home to Taj Indian Bistro.

The address for Namaste Nepali and Indian Cuisine was 58 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, MA, 02180.

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Kantipur Cafe Is Now Open in Cambridge

A new restaurant that has been in the works for a long time has finally come to Cambridge.

According to a tweet from @TroySch1, Kantipur Cafe is now open on Hampshire Street between Inman Square and Kendall Square, moving into the space that had been home to Cafe Kiraz, Cafe 135, and The Taste. As indicated here before, the new eatery offers a variety of Indian and Nepali dishes, while also serving pizza and subs as well, while a Facebook post from the place shows that it debuted on Monday, August 3.

The address for Kantipur Cafe is 119 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.

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Chulo Restaurant and Bar Is Moving into the Asiana Fusion Space in Watertown

A Watertown restaurant that features Nepali and Indian fare is moving to a nearby space where a Pan-Asian spot had been.

According to several sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Chulo Restaurant and Bar is moving from Spring Street to Waverly Street, taking over the former Asiana Fusion space. A Facebook page for Chulo actually includes Asiana Fusion in the name, and a comment indicates that some of the "top selling appetizers" from that place will apparently be on Chulo's menu as well. An opening date for Chulo's new location has not been given as of yet, but it appears that it could be debuting any day now.

Chulo had formerly been in a space above Molana, a Persian restaurant in the center of town.

The address for the new location of Chulo Restaurant and Bar is 1 Waverley Avenue, Watertown, MA, 02472. Its website can be found at https://www.chulocuisine.com/

[November 7 update: A Facebook post from the place indicates that Chulo Restaurant and Bar is now open in the former Asiana Fusion space. (Thanks to a source for bringing this to our attention.)]

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Tasty Mo:Mo: Moves to Larger Space in Somerville's Magoun Square

A tiny Somerville restaurant that has gotten high marks since opening a few years ago has gotten a little bigger, as the place has moved to a new location across the street.

A check on the restaurant this week indicates that Tasty Mo:Mo: is now housed in a bigger location in Magoun Square, with the new space having approximately double the capacity of the old, which had mainly been considered a takeout spot because of its small size. A check on the menu shows that it continues to offer such Nepali dishes as steamed and deep-fried momos, pan-fried dumplings, aloo dum, spicy fried chicken, chow mein, and fried rice.

Tasty Mo:Mo: first opened in the spring of 2015 and has been a fave of restaurant critics and locals alike, with Boston's Hidden Restaurants (which is connected to this site) featuring it as an under-the-radar dining spot. A link to the review can be found below:

https://www.hiddenboston.com/TastyMoMo.html

The old address for Tasty Mo:Mo: was 503 Medford Street while the new address is 508 Medford Street. Its website can be found at https://www.tastymomo.com/

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Namaste Nepali and Indian Cuisine Has Replaced Taj Indian Bistro in Stoneham

by Marc Hurwitz

A brand new restaurant featuring Nepali and Indian fare has opened in the northern suburbs of Boston, replacing another dining spot that focused on Indian food.

According to both a message and a post from Richard Auffrey of The Passionate Foodie, Namaste has opened in the former Taj Indian Bistro space in Stoneham, with the Montvale Avenue eatery offering a lunch buffet seven days a week and focusing mostly on Indian cuisine while also serving a number of Nepali items on their regular menu. A few options at the new restaurant include naan, momos, pakoras, chicken tikka masala, chicken chili, saag paneer, potato and pea curry, and more, based on both Auffrey's post and an earlier blog post from The Daily Lunch.

In addition to Taj Indian Bistro, a couple of other restaurants had been in the Namaste space as well--Shabu Sai and Kyotoya, both of which offered Japanese and Chinese cuisine.

The address for Namaste is 58 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, MA, 02180.

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Mitho Restaurant Is Opening in the Former Cafe Piazza Dolce Space in Winchester

by Marc Hurwitz

A new option for dumplings and more is coming to the northern suburbs, taking over the space where an Italian restaurant had been.

The Winchester Star is reporting that Mitho Restaurant is getting ready to open in Winchester in the former Cafe Piazza Dolce space on Main Street, with the new eatery focusing on Nepali cuisine. The article mentions that momos (a type of steamed dumpling) will be offered along with lamb, chicken, and noodle dishes, while a number of vegan items will be available as well--and expect beer and wine to be served, as the restaurant just received a liquor license. If all goes as planned, Mitho Restaurant could be opening as early as next week.

Cafe Piazza Dolce closed over the summer after being in business for approximately 13 years.

The address for this new dining spot in Winchester is: Mitho Restaurant, 831 Main Street, Winchester, MA, 01890.

[December 23 update: A Facebook post from the place states that Mitho Restaurant is now open.]

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Masala Square Is Opening in the Former Godavari Mini Space in Somerville's Union Square

by Marc Hurwitz

A new restaurant is on its way to Somerville's Union Square, and it will replace another dining spot that did not last very long at all.

Eater Boston is reporting that Masala Square is planning to open in the former Godavari Mini space, with the upcoming eatery offering both Indian and Nepali food while also possibly having cooking classes and other events. No opening date has been given as of yet, so keep checking back for updates.

Godavari Mini opened in April of this year, replacing India Palace which had been in the space since the 1980s; the restaurant, which offered Indian food along with Chinese-influenced dishes, apparently shut down shortly after it opened.

The address for the new Masala Square is 23 Union Square, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/masalasquare23/

[March 15 update: A new post from Eater Boston states that Masala Square is now open.]

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Chulo Cuisine & Bar Is Opening Above Molana Restaurant in Watertown

A new restaurant that features Nepali fare is coming to Watertown, and it will be opening above an existing dining spot.

Eater Boston is reporting that Chulo Cuisine & Bar is planning to open on the second floor of Molana Restaurant, a Persian eatery that is located on Spring Street in the center of town. The article says that the new dining spot, whose space had formerly been used for events by Molana, will apparently be open for lunch and dinner and will have live entertainment that includes Nepali music. It is not yet known when Chulo Cuisine & Bar might open, so stay tuned for updates.

The address for this new restaurant in Watertown is: Chulo Cuisine & Bar, 5 Spring Street, Watertown, MA, 02472.

[November 21 update: A new post from Eater Boston states that Chulo Cuisine & Bar is now open, and that it features momo (dumplings), noodles dishes, and more, along with live Nepali music on weekends. (The restaurant is open for dinner only for now, but lunch service will begin at some point.)]

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The House of Kebab Replaces Yak and Yeti in Somerville's Ball Square

A Nepali restaurant in Somerville has been replaced by a new Indian spot, and it is connected to another Indian restaurant on the other side of the city.

According to a poster on the Chowhound site, Yak and Yeti in Ball Square is no longer in business, with a Davis Square LiveJournal post saying that The House of Kebab has taken over the space. The people behind Yak and Yeti are also behind The House of Kebab and also happen to be the owners of Kebab Factory, a dining spot on Washington Street that our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) has featured as an under-the-radar eatery for Indian fare. The review for that restaurant can be found below:

http://www.hiddenboston.com/KebabFactory.html

Yak and Yeti first opened its doors in May of 2010, taking over the space where Golden Jade had once been.

The address for the now-closed Yak and Yeti (and new House of Kebab) is 719 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02144. The website for The House of Kebab can be found at http://www.thehouseofkebab.com/

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Mt. Everest Kitchen in Allston Has Closed; O Yummy Cuisine Is Opening in Its Space

A Nepalese restaurant in Allston has closed its doors, and it looks like a dining spot featuring Asian fare will be moving into its space.

According to one of our spotters on the Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page, Mt. Everest Kitchen on Brighton Avenue is shuttered, and a sign indicates that O Yummy Cuisine will be opening in the space. The poster also mentions that O Yummy Cuisine will be a Chinese and Japanese restaurant, based on the sign out front. No specific opening date appears to be available at this point in time for the new eatery.

[February 3, 2012 update: According to a poster on Chowhound (and confirmed by the restaurant's website at http://www.oyummycuisine.com/), O Yummy Cuisine is now open.]

Mt. Everest Kitchen first opened in 2007, and was one of several spots in the Boston area to serve Nepalese food, including Yak and Yeti in Somerville's Ball Square, Martsa on Elm in Davis Square, Kathmandu Spice in East Arlington, and Annapurna in North Cambridge. Another Nepalese restaurant (Masala) is due to open in Somerville's Teele Square soon.

The address for the now-closed Mt. Everest Kitchen and new O Yummy Cuisine is 182 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134.

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Masala Is Opening in Somerville's Teele Square

An Indian and Nepali restaurant is planning to open in the Teele Square section of Somerville, moving into the space where a Thai restaurant used to be.

A check on the space over the weekend confirms that Masala is going to be opening on Broadway in the heart of the square, taking over the spot that was home to Tip Top Thai for about six years before it closed in the summer of 2010. Once it opens, Masala will join several other restaurants in the immediate area that feature at least some Nepali dishes, including House of Tibet in Teele Square, Yak and Yeti in Ball Square, Martsa on Elm in Davis Square, Kathmandu Spice in East Arlington, and Annapurna in North Cambridge.

Currently, there is no specific opening date for Masala; as soon as we get more information on when it might open, we will post an update here.

[September 2 update: According to a spotter of ours within the Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page, Masala is now open in Teele Square.]

The address for this new restaurant in Teele Square is: Masala, 1127 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02144.

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Yak and Yeti Opening in Ball Square, Somerville

A new Nepali restaurant is coming to the Ball Square neighborhood of Somerville, moving into the space where a Chinese restaurant used to be. Yak & Yeti will be opening on Broadway in the heart of the square, taking over the spot where Golden Jade was until closing a little more than a year ago.

Once open, Yak & Yeti will join a handful of other Nepali dining spots in the Boston area, including Kathmandu Spice in Arlington, Himalayan Bistro in West Roxbury, and Mt. Everest Kitchen in Allston.

[May 24 update: According to posters on both Chowhound and the Somerville Journal blog, Yak and Yeti is now open.]

The address for this upcoming Nepali restaurant in Ball Square is: Yak & Yeti, 719 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02144.

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