
Desi Dhaba
401 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, USAOpens 10:45 AM
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Featured Items
Butter Chicken
$19.99
Chicken Tikka Masala
$17.99
Dhaba Special Meat Thali
$25.99
Shrimp Vindaloo
$17.99
Vegetarian Thali
$23.99
Fish Vindaloo
$17.99
Lamb Biryani
$19.99
Chicken Vindaloo
$16.99
Goat Biryani
$19.99
Chicken Korma
$17.99
Vegetable Biryani
$16.99
Chana Bhatura
$21.99
Dhaba Special Biryani
$21.99
Bhindi Masala
$17.99
Malai Kofta
$17.99
Heer-Ranjha Biryani
$23.99
Lamb Saag
$18.99
Chicken Karahi
$19.99
Palak Paneer
$17.99
Goat Jalfrazi
$19.99
Baingan Bharta
$16.99
Goat Rogan Josh
$20.99
Tarka Daal
$15.99
Shrimp Masala
$18.99
Matar Paneer
$16.99
Full Menu
10:45 am - 10:10 pmMost Ordered
The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store
Garlic Naan
Unleavened bread topped with garlic and fresh cilantro baked in tandoor.
$4.99•80% (118)
#1 Most liked
Vegetable Samosa (2)
Homemade turnover stuffed with diced potatoes, green peas and special spices.
$6.99•88% (63)
#2 Most liked
Naan
Unleavened white wheat bread baked in tandoor.
$3.99•80% (65)
#3 Most liked
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori baked boneless chicken breast pieces, cooked with light creamy tomato sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$17.99•83% (31)
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked with exotic spices and nuts in mild sauce creamy sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$17.99•86% (45)
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic and cooked in tomato based creamy sauce, garnished with nuts and raisins.
$17.99•53% (28)
Mango Lassi
A refreshing yogurt drink mixed with mango pulp.
$5.99•83% (42)
Palak Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with chopped spinach, onions, tomatoes, and a variety of herbs and spices.
$17.99•81% (44)
Basmati Rice
Plain basmati steamed rice.
$3.50•90% (20)
Chicken Makhani
Tandoori chicken cooked in a delightfully delicate cream, tomato, and fresh herb sauce.
$18.99•90% (10)
Appetizers
Dhaba Platter
A great combination of vegetable and non-vegetable appetizers.
$12.99
Meat Samosa (2)
Spicy turnover stuffed with ground lamb, green peas and spices.
$7.99•76% (17)
Punjabi Tikki (4)
Spicy potato patties served with tamarind sauce.
$5.99
Fish Pakora (5)
Sliced fish marinated in a mixture of yogurt, spices, lime juice and chickpea batter, deep-fried.
$9.99
Chicken Tikka
Tender boneless chicken beast chunks marinated in yogurt and special spices and barbecued to perfection.
$12.99
Madras Fried Shrimp
Large shrimp marinated in spices, tomato puree, bell peppers and onions, then fried. Served with poori.
$14.99
Vegetable Samosa (2)
Homemade turnover stuffed with diced potatoes, green peas and special spices.
$6.99•88% (63)
#2 Most liked
Vegetable Pakora (5)
Freshly marinated vegetables, deep-fried with chickpea batter.
$5.99•69% (13)
Paneer Pakora (4)
Homemade cottage cheese marinated in chickpea batter and deep fried.
$8.99
Chicken Pakora (5)
Five pieces. Chicken drumsticks delicately spiced and marinated in chickpea batter and fried to take least amount of oil.
$9.99
Vegetable Platter
Samosa, pakora, cheese pakora, aloo tikki.
$10.99•66% (9)
Non-Vegetable Platter
Lamb samosa (2), chicken pakora (2), fish pakora (2).
$11.99
Soup & Salads
Chicken Soup
Boneless chicken soup with Indian spices and herbs.
$6.99
Vegetable Soup
Spicy hot lentil soup with vegetables and spices.
$6.99
Dhaba Salad
Finely chopped cucumber, tomatoes, green chili, and coriander leaves tossed in raita.
$7.99
Fresh Tomato Soup
Fresh tomato soup with exotic Indian herbs and spices.
$6.99
Coconut Soup
Shredded coconut with milk and nuts.
$6.99
Desi Salad
Fresh cucumber, tomatoes and chopped onions.
$5.99
Chaat Bhandar
Chaat bhandar.
Wada Sambar
A savory doughnut, deep-fried with spices and soaked in sambar.
$9.99
Aloo Chaat
Spicy chaat of potatoes, chickpeas and lemon, topped with tamarind sauce and fresh mint.
$8.99
Dahi Sev Poori
Lentil crisps and cubes of potatoes covered with fresh whipped yogurt and tamarind sauce.
$8.99
Paani Poori (8)
Bite size puffy poories served with spicy mint water diced potatoes, beans and tamarind sauce.
$8.99
Dahi Bhalla
Soft lentil patties, soaked in spicy yogurt, garnished with roasted cumin and tamarind sauce.
$8.99
Bhel Poori
A mix of crisp noodles and rice puffs dotted with minced potatoes and onion and infused with tamarind and mint sauce.
$8.99
Papdi Chaat
Spiced potatoes with fried wheat wafers garnished with yogurt and tamarind sauce.
$8.99
Idli Sambar
Two pieces Idli with Sambar.
$9.99
Dosa Specialties
Plain Dosa
A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils.
$13.99
Mysore Masala Dosa
A very thin crepe of rice and lentils with layer of hot chutney filled with spiced potatoes and onions.
$16.99•54% (11)
Uttapam Vegetable
Rice and lentils pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, green peas, green peppers, and cilantro.
$14.99
Masala Dosa
A thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with potatoes and onions.
$15.99
Chicken Dosa
A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with chicken, potatoes, and onions.
$16.99
Lamb Dosa
A very thin crispy crepe of rice and lentils stuffed with minced lamb, potatoes, and onions.
$17.99
Onion & Green Chilli Uttapam
Rice and lentils pancake topped with green Thai chilies, onions, and fresh cilantro.
$15.99
Tandoori Delights
All tandoori dishes baked on skewers in a clay oven.
Chicken Tandoori
Spring chicken with bone marinated overnight in yogurt and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$16.99
Seekh Kabab
Finely slices lamb seasoned with chopped onions, herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$18.99
Tandoori Salmon
Chunk of salmon marinated in yogurt and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$20.99
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A combination platter consisting of chicken tandoori, chicken tikka, lamb tikka kabab, seekh kabab, and tandoori shrimp. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$20.99
Chicken Tikka Kabab
Boneless tender chicken pieces, marinated in yogurt with spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$16.99
Boti Tikka Kabab
Lean cubes of boneless lamb marinated in special blend of homemade herbs and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$19.99
Tandoori Shrimp
Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced yogurt. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$20.99
Vegetarian Delights
All entrees served with saffron flavored basmati rice and onion chutney.
Daal Makhani
Black lentils cooked on slow heat, sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and spices.
$15.99
Matar Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese gently cooked with tender garden peas, tomatoes, and fresh spices.
$16.99
Baingan Bharta
Fresh eggplant roasted over an open flame and sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices.
$16.99•90% (10)
Shahi Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese sauteed with fresh ginger, garlic and cooked in tomato based creamy sauce, garnished with nuts and raisins.
$17.99•53% (28)
Chili Paneer
Homemade cheese sauteed with ginger, garlic, and green chillies in soya sauce.
$18.99
Tarka Daal
Puree yellow lentil gently tempered with fresh herbs and seasonings.
$15.99•56% (25)
Chana Masala
Whole chickpeas cooked with authentic spices.
$16.99•92% (14)
Navratan Makhani
A traditional merging of nine fresh vegetables sauteed with ginger, garlic, onion, and spices.
$16.99
Aloo Palak
Potatoes cooked with chopped spinach, spices, and herbs.
$16.99•100% (9)
Palak Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with chopped spinach, onions, tomatoes, and a variety of herbs and spices.
$17.99•81% (44)
Aloo Gobhi
Fresh cauliflower cooked with potatoes, onions, herbs, and spices.
$16.99
Mushroom Saag
Chopped spinach cooked with fresh mushrooms, cream, herbs, and spices.
$16.99
Malai Kofta
A true mughlai delight dish; vegetable balls simmered in a creamy sauce with nuts and raisins.
$17.99•52% (19)
Vegetable Jalfrazi
Fresh vegetables cooked with paneer, super hot tomato, onion, and sauce.
$17.99
Bhindi Masala
Okra cooked with sauteed onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs and spices.
$17.99
Paneer Tikka Masala
Marinated paneer cubes in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.
$19.99
Seafood Specialties
Fish Vindaloo
A traditional spicy recipe of salmon fish cooked with potatoes in a tomato sauce and vinegar. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$17.99
Shrimp Masala
Marinated shrimp cooked with tandoori spices.
$18.99
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked with potatoes in a hot curry sauce.
$17.99
Goa Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in traditional Goa curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$19.99
Fish Masala
Salmon cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with herbs.
$18.99
Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked with an array of masterfully blended herbs and spices.
$18.99
Shrimp Saag
Shrimp cooked with fresh spinach and spices.
$18.99
Shrimp Bhuna
Roasted shrimp with ginger, garlic, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$19.99
Shrimp Mushroom
Shrimp cooked with mushroom in mildly spiced cream sauce.
$18.99
Chicken Specialties
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in traditional curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$16.99•64% (14)
Chicken Vindaloo
A traditional spicy recipe of boneless chicken cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, and vinegar. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$16.99
Chicken Jalfrezi
Boneless chicken pieces cooked with tomatoes, peas, peppers, onions, and exotic Indian spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$17.99
Chicken Makhani
Tandoori chicken cooked in a delightfully delicate cream, tomato, and fresh herb sauce.
$18.99•90% (10)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori baked boneless chicken breast pieces, cooked with light creamy tomato sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$17.99•83% (31)
Chicken Chilli
Boneless chicken sauteed with tomatoes and exotic spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$18.99
Chicken Coconut Korma
Chicken cooked with cream of coconut and traditional Goan spices.
$18.99•100% (7)
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked with exotic spices and nuts in mild sauce creamy sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$17.99•86% (45)
Chicken Tikka Saag
Tandoor baked boneless chicken breast pieces, cooked with spinach and light cream.
$17.99
Chicken Mango
Boneless chicken cooked with mango sauce and broccoli. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$18.99
Chicken Mushroom
Boneless chicken cooked with mushrooms, exotic herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$16.99
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken pieces marinated in spicy yogurt, light cream, and butter. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$19.99
Chicken Do-Piaza
White meat marinated in a special sauce, sauteed with onion in red curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$18.99
Lamb Specialties
Lamb Curry
Tender lamb cubes cooked in a traditional curry sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$18.99•100% (6)
Lamb Vindaloo
A traditional spicy recipe of lamb cooked with potatoes in a tomato sauce and vinegar. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$18.99
Keema Matar
Ground lamb and peas cooked with spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$19.99
Lamb Karahi
Tender lamb cubes sauteed with fresh ginger, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and a unique combination of spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$19.99
Lamb Korma
Pieces of boneless lamb cooked in a light creamy sauce with mild spices, herbs and nuts. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$18.99•100% (10)
Lamb Rogan Josh
Juicy tender pieces of lamb cooked in traditional spice with saffron and yogurt. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$19.99
Lamb Saag
Delicately spiced tender lamb pieces cooked with spinach. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$18.99
Lamb Boti Kabab Masala
Tender juicy cubes of tandoori kabab sauteed in special spices and herbs. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$19.99
Goat Meat Specialties
Goat Curry
Tender goat meat cooked with vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$18.99•72% (18)
Goat Jalfrazi
Tender goat meat cooked with vegetables, fresh herbs, and spices. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$19.99
Goat Korma
Goat meat cooked in a mild rich almond and cream sauce. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$19.99
Goat Rogan Josh
Juicy tender pieces of goat meat cooked in traditional spice with saffron and yogurt. Served with saffron flavored basmati rice.
$20.99
Rice Specialties
India's long-grain basmati rice, served with raita and homemade fresh mint chutney.
Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic Indian rice cooked with fresh vegetables, nuts, raisins, herbs, and exotic spices.
$16.99
Shrimp Biryani
Jumbo shrimp cooked with basmati rice, nuts, raisins, and spices.
$19.99
Dhaba Special Biryani
Chicken, lamb, and shrimp cooked with aromatic basmati rice, nuts, raisins, and spices.
$21.99
Basmati Rice
Plain basmati steamed rice.
$3.50•90% (20)
Chicken Biryani
Chicken chunks cooked with basmati rice, nuts, raisins, and spices.
$17.99•38% (21)
Lamb Biryani
Juicy lamb pieces cooked with rice and spices and garnished with nuts.
$19.99
Goat Biryani
Goat meat cooked with basmati rice and traditional spices, garnished with nuts and raisins.
$19.99
Heer-Ranjha Biryani
For 2. Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb, beef, shrimp, vegetables, herbs, and spices.
$23.99
Peas Pulao
Aromatic Indian rice cooked with fresh green peas, fresh herbs, and spices.
$9.99
Dhaba Special Dinner
Vegetarian Thali
A tradilicnal vegetarian dinner served in a thali with palak paneer ladka daal, alco chole and poori,basmatl rice and dessert of the day.
$23.99•68% (16)
Dhaba Special Meat Thali
A traditional non-vegetarian dinner served in a thali with samosa, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb curry, basmati rice and dessert of the day.
$25.99•72% (11)
Non-Vegetarian Thali
A traditional non-vegetarian dinner served in a Thali with tandoori chicken,seekh kabab, lamb curry,deal,basmali rice,naan,raita and dessert of the day.
$24.99
Indian Bread
Naan
Unleavened white wheat bread baked in tandoor.
$3.99•80% (65)
#3 Most liked
Garlic Naan
Unleavened bread topped with garlic and fresh cilantro baked in tandoor.
$4.99•80% (118)
#1 Most liked
Aloo Naan
Unleavened bread stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes, baked in tandoor.
$5.99
Keema Naan
Unleavened white bread stuffed with minced lamb and green peas.
$6.99
Aloo Paratha
Wheat bread stuffed with spicy potatoes and cooked on a griddle with butter.
$6.99•52% (19)
Mix Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with mixed vegetables and grilled with ghee.
$6.99
Poori (2)
Two pieces. Crispy, deep-fried puffy whole wheat bread.
$5.99
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat leavened bread baked in tandoor.
$3.99
Onion Naan
Naan bread stuffed with minced onions and spices, baked in tandoor.
$5.99
Peshawari Naan
Unleavened bread stuffed with almonds, cashews, raisins, coconuts, and honey, baked in tandoor.
$5.99•100% (7)
Chapati
Whole wheat dried bread baked on the grill.
$3.99
Keema Paratha
Stuffed with spiced ground lamb and cooked on the grill.
$6.99
Mint Paratha
Wheat bread topped with dry mint and spices and grilled with butter.
$5.99
Bhatoora
Soft deep-fried puffy bread.
$4.99
Small Bread Basket
A tasty assortment of breads-aloo naan and garlic naan.
$9.99•100% (8)
Large Bread Basket
Aloo naan, garlic naan and peshawari naan.
$13.99
Chicken Naan
Unleavened white bread stuffed with chicken pieces, fresh herbs, and spices.
$6.99
Desi Dhaba Special
Chicken Karahi
Boneless chicken sauteed with fresh ginger onion, peppers, tomato sauce, and unique combination of spices.
$19.99
Shrimp Chili
Fresh shrimp cooked with ginger, garlic, and julienne of green chilies in soy sauce.
$20.99
Mix Vegetable Tandoori
A combination of homemade cheese and various fresh vegetable barbecued with capsicum in tandoori oven.
$22.99
Chana Bhatura
Whole chickpeas cooked with onions, tomatoes and authentic spices with bhatura.
$21.99
Lamb Madras
A traditional spicy recipe of lamb cooked with tomato sauce, fresh ginger, and masterfully blended spices.
$20.99
Goat Curry Punjabi
Whole wheat bread cooked in tandoori oven and tawa roti. 2 chapati and 2 tandoori.
$20.99
Diet Bread Basket
Whole wheat bread 2 tandoori roti and 2 tawa chapati
$12.99
Tabahi Naan
Bread stuffed with vegetables and spices.
$6.99
Desserts
Gulab Jamun (2)
Deep-fried cheese balls dipped in sugar syrup flavored with rose water.
$4.99•87% (8)
Badami Kulfi
Homemade ice cream with almonds and raisins.
$4.99
Vanilla Ice Cream
$4.99
Kheer
Rice pudding with raisins and almonds, flavored with cardamom.
$4.99•66% (9)
Mango Kulfi
Homemade ice cream garnished with alfaso mango pulp.
$4.99
Beverages
Sweet Lassi
Sweet, refreshing and delicious rose flavored yogurt drink.
$5.99•100% (6)
Mango Lassi
A refreshing yogurt drink mixed with mango pulp.
$5.99•83% (42)
Orange Juice
$4.99
Soda
$2.99•100% (10)
Spring Water
$2.99
Hot Tea
$2.99
Salty Lassi
Salty, refreshing and delicious yogurt drink with roasted cumin seeds and mint.
$4.99
Mango Juice
Rich mango juice with a smooth texture and vibrant color.
$4.99
Milk Shake
mango
$6.99
Iced Tea
$2.99
Dhaba Masala Chai
Aromatic blend of black tea with spices, milk, and sugar.
$3.99
Side Orders
Condiments Tray
Onion, mango and mint chutney, mixed pickle, and raita.
$6.99
Raita
Yogurt mixed with cucumber and fresh mint.
$2.99•53% (15)
Mango Chutney
$2.99
Papadum
$2.99•75% (8)
Mint Chutney
A vibrant green blend of fresh mint leaves, green chili, and spices, creating a tangy and aromatic chutney.
$2.99
Hot Onion Chutney
$2.99
Mixed Pickle
$2.99
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