BHINDI BAZAAR
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Indian
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-450-0660
   
35 Massachusetts Ave., 617-450-0660. Menu items are listed by what region of India they hail from, which makes it easy for aficionados of Indian cuisine and novices alike to sample a wide range of local flavors. Or, if you just can't decide, enjoy the daily buffet for a mere $7.50 and survey the entire country. L, D, C.

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BOMBAY CLUB
Location: South End
Cuisine: Indian
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-247-2500
   
1415 Washington St., Boston, 617-247-2500. From husband-and-wife team Vinod and Shikha Kapoor, this elegant restaurant boasts a delicious buffet of Indian specialties in its new South End location. L, D, C, Sat and SB.

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DIVA INDIAN BISTRO
Location: Somerville
Cuisine: Indian
Entertainment: yes
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-629-4963
 
248 Elm St., Somerville, 617-629-4963. This Davis Square hotspot boasts a menu of delicious Indian cuisine on its restaurant side, while the futuristic lounge side offers spectacular appetizers, unique and delicious cocktails and hypnotic music spun well into the night. Not your mummaji's old-fashioned curry house.

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HAVELI
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Indian
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-497-6548
   
1248 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617-497-6548. Haveli serves up traditional Indian favorites for the best bargain in town. The inexpensive daily lunch buffet and sharing plates at dinner keeps patrons returning for more. L, D.

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INDIA PAVILION
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Indian
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-547-7463
   
17 Central Square, Cambridge, 617-547-7463. One of the best traditional Northern Indian restaurants in the area, India Pavilion has been a Cambridge staple for more than 25 years. A menu of lamb, chicken and vegetarian specialties is complemented by a selection of fine Indian wines and beer. L buffet daily noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5–11 p.m.

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KASHMIR
Location: Back Bay
Cuisine: Indian
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-536-1695
   
279 Newbury St., 617-536-1695. Take a break from shopping and savor authentic and delicious Indian cuisine at one of Boston’s most romantic subterranean restaurants. The patio is a great place for a relaxed lunch while looking out at the bustling activity of Newbury Street. L, D, LS, C.

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THE KEBAB FACTORY
Location: Somerville
Cuisine: Indian
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-354-4996
   
Find every kind of kebab imaginable at this special Indian eatery. For just yourself, indulge in a variety of meat or vegetarian options with seasonings such as chapli or adraki. Or for the couple who can't decide try the kebab sampler, which provides a little taste of everything the Factory has to offer.

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TAMARIND BAY
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: Indian
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-491-4552
   
75 Winthrop St., Cambridge, 617-491-4552. An Indian restaurant that rivals those in London, this eatery offers more than 30 dishes layered in exotic spices and creamy sauces. The cozy restaurant also boasts an extensive drink list, offering wine along with Indian beer, lassi and masala tea. L, D.

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