Indian Restaurants in Arlington, MA

Just northwest of Boston, Arlington, Massachusetts is located less than ten miles from the shores of Massachusetts Bay and is home to the Prince Hall Mystic Cemetery, the only black Freemason Cemetery in the United States. A number of parks and meadows dot the area around Arlington and there are numerous ponds and lakes in the area for boating, fishing and water sports. If you are looking for Indian food while in the Arlington area, there are a few options.

Punjab

Alongside a varied menu of traditional Indian dishes, soups, salads and appetizers like pakoras and samosas, Punjab has several house specialties, including Quail Curry, Chicken Curry, Duck Kebab Kadahi and Bhindi Aloo. The menu contains selections of both Tandoori and South Indian dishes. Punjab is situated between Spy Pond and Lower Mystic Lake.

Punjab
485 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington Center, MA 02474
(781) 643-0943
punjabarlington.com

Bollywood Café

Close to the Arlington Reservoir and The Great Meadows, the largest plot of undeveloped land in the Arlington area, Bollywood Café has a menu full of traditional Indian dishes, such as samosas, pakoras, biryani, chutney and curry. The Garlic Chicken, Reshmi Kabab Masala and Lamb Coconut Korma Curry are some house specialties. The Minuteman Bikeway is within steps of the Bollywood Café and hiking opportunities abound in the Great Meadows. There is a dining room at the nearby Lexington, Massachusetts location, but free delivery is available to Arlington.

Bollywood Café
135 Mass Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 274-8222
bollywoodlex.com

Kathmandu Spice

A departure from mostly traditional Indian fare, Kathmandu Spice offers up a varied menu with influences from Indian and Nepalese cuisine, as well as the surrounding regions. Fresh ingredients are used when available in all of the soups, appetizers, meat and vegetarian entrees on the menu. There is a daily lunch buffet. Menu selections served on the buffet each day are listed on the restaurant website. Kathmandu Spice is located near Arlington's Orvis Road Historic District and close to Spy Pond.

Kathmandu Spice
166 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-1755
kathmanduspice.com

Article Written By Alexis Lawrence

Alexis Lawrence is a freelance writer, filmmaker and photographer with extensive experience in digital video, book publishing and graphic design. An avid traveler, Lawrence has visited at least 10 cities on each inhabitable continent. She has attended several universities and holds a Bachelor of Science in English.

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