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Tandoori specialties, curries & other traditional Indian fare are dished up in a red-hued room.
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Address: 7 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 02420
Phone: (781) 861-7350
Website: http://www.bistroroyalindia.com/
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Reviews
Michael Tolman
The restaurant is nice and cozy. The service is great, they are attentive, quick, and very courteous. The food was prepared quickly and brought out promptly. The food was good but not superb otherwise it would have been worth another star. If you are close it is a good meal at a decent price. I had the chicken curry with garlic naan.
… moreWill Hammond
Honestly I don’t really understand some of the reviews. I was really disappointed. I don’t like to give bad reviews but this was not good food.
I’m originally from the UK but been living in the US for 8 years has Indian food all over the US when traveling for work. Always on the hunt as us Brits do love our Indian food.
This just wasn’t a great experience the food didnt taste great and th service wasnt the best.
Each to their own but this was a miss!
… moreI’m originally from the UK but been living in the US for 8 years has Indian food all over the US when traveling for work. Always on the hunt as us Brits do love our Indian food.
This just wasn’t a great experience the food didnt taste great and th service wasnt the best.
Each to their own but this was a miss!
Shu Ou
The rack of lamb (very tender!) and basil garlic naan (flavorful) were great. Everyone was on deck helping customers.
… moreKevin Zhan
Don’t go here if you’re allergic to nuts. I talked to the staff and made sure everything I ordered was safe, and even took small bites and waited, but by the end of the meal I still ended up feeling sick.
As for the food, the price as decent, the taste was okay. Bit bland and the Tikka Masala was very sweet and only came with 2 pieces of chicken. Barely any spice. The platter was overall too carb heavy. Service was friendly.
… moreAs for the food, the price as decent, the taste was okay. Bit bland and the Tikka Masala was very sweet and only came with 2 pieces of chicken. Barely any spice. The platter was overall too carb heavy. Service was friendly.
Matthew Stormo
I felt this was perfect for the end of the day. Hole in the wall place that means business. Naan, Vegetable Samosas, Mango Lasse, and chutneys were on point. I also got the Chicken Tikka Marsala which was the only dish different than expectations with both flavor and texture, but still a delight in the end. I will be coming back many times.
One note, they do not hold back on spice. Air on the side of caution when ordering the spice level.
… moreOne note, they do not hold back on spice. Air on the side of caution when ordering the spice level.
Vinay Kumar
Nice cozy place to dine at. Felt like more being in France where there are tables for 2 and 4 and people like to be in a corner or facing street. Being vegetarian ordered paneer and daal which was satisfactory. Dal was better tasting to authentic unlike paneer. They serve papads and dips or chutneys which was good to start with. Service was good by the staff. As the place is small the area for kitchen as seen was bit clumsy and not well maintained. They have to work on it to keep clean as it was visible when walking towards wash area.
… moreKelly B
Visited Salem for the weekend and was looking for Indian food on the way home and saw that this place was highly rated in Lexington. We have some family friends in Lexington and always had dinner at their homes, so this was a first!
We ordered some tasty classics:
GARLIC NAAN
Unleavened white bread with garlic. Oh my gosh if you love garlic and bread then this is for you! Naan is typically teardrop-shaped, bread made from ghee and buttermilk kneaded into dough which is then baked in a tandoor (traditional Indian clay oven). It has that slight char and lightly baked texture to it. It’s quite light and very easy to stuff your face with. A better version of pita bread, if you will. Got a great, buttery bite to it.
ONIONS NAAN
Unleavened white bread stuffed with onions. If you’re an onion fan THIS is for you! Finely minced onions were kneaded into this dough and it was delicious. I was worried the onion flavor would be too overwhelming to enjoy, but nope this was light and super flavorful. Loved spooning some biryani and chutney on this. Made every bite so freaking phenomenal.
POORI
Crispy, deep fried puffy bread. This was so interesting because of its appearance, but the taste was interestingly doughy and almost nutty. The first bite was crispy and it gets a little chewier as you chew, but I spooned some biryani and masala on my pieces and it was delicious! Definitely a vehicle for chutneys, sauces, curry, and rice. Really light and tasty.
PLAIN DOSA
Enormous thin crepe made with rice and lentils, served with coconut chutney and sambhar. The dosa was crispy and crepe-like, very thin so it was pretty thin and easy to break into shareable sizes for everyone at the table. This is a very popular street food in India, famous for its simple ingredients and savory flavor. I can see why! You can have it with anything, we were served coconut chutney which was so creamy and flavorful to spoon onto and enjoy with. Sambhar also came with it which was really, really tasty; a South Indian stew made with lentils, mixed veggies, tamarind, gerbs, spices and the special spice powder of Sambar. So freaking tasty for just a couple of sides!
SHRIMP BIRYANI
Basmati rice cooked with shrimp, seasoned with fresh ground spices, toasted cashews and raisins. The basmati rice was cooked to al dente perfection and had the perfect bite. The shrimp was nice and tender, but a little salty for my taste. The fresh ground spices made every bite in your mouth sooo wonderful. Loved the addition of toasted cashews and raisins, gave every bite a little added nuttiness and sweetness. What a tasty dish, wish it wasn’t too salty.
CHICKEN CHILI MASALA (HOT)
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with green chili, onions, peppers and spices. When they said hot spice level, they were not kidding. It was so yummy. The spice level had us sweating a little and that’s saying something. It was divine, the chicken was moist and juicy, but the SPICES just made it amazing. Loved this dish so much!
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (HOT)
Boneless diced chicken tandoori cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. The chicken was cooked to perfection, nice and moist, but again this dish was just a little too salty for my taste. Other than that, the spices, the flavors, everything was so on point.
The service here was so friendly and fast. They answered all our questions about the various different items on the menu to choose from and what they recommended. I might come back here if I’m in the Lexington area, but I definitely would probably say something about the saltiness for my own peace of mind. Again, they were so nice and the vibes were so chill in here.
… moreWe ordered some tasty classics:
GARLIC NAAN
Unleavened white bread with garlic. Oh my gosh if you love garlic and bread then this is for you! Naan is typically teardrop-shaped, bread made from ghee and buttermilk kneaded into dough which is then baked in a tandoor (traditional Indian clay oven). It has that slight char and lightly baked texture to it. It’s quite light and very easy to stuff your face with. A better version of pita bread, if you will. Got a great, buttery bite to it.
ONIONS NAAN
Unleavened white bread stuffed with onions. If you’re an onion fan THIS is for you! Finely minced onions were kneaded into this dough and it was delicious. I was worried the onion flavor would be too overwhelming to enjoy, but nope this was light and super flavorful. Loved spooning some biryani and chutney on this. Made every bite so freaking phenomenal.
POORI
Crispy, deep fried puffy bread. This was so interesting because of its appearance, but the taste was interestingly doughy and almost nutty. The first bite was crispy and it gets a little chewier as you chew, but I spooned some biryani and masala on my pieces and it was delicious! Definitely a vehicle for chutneys, sauces, curry, and rice. Really light and tasty.
PLAIN DOSA
Enormous thin crepe made with rice and lentils, served with coconut chutney and sambhar. The dosa was crispy and crepe-like, very thin so it was pretty thin and easy to break into shareable sizes for everyone at the table. This is a very popular street food in India, famous for its simple ingredients and savory flavor. I can see why! You can have it with anything, we were served coconut chutney which was so creamy and flavorful to spoon onto and enjoy with. Sambhar also came with it which was really, really tasty; a South Indian stew made with lentils, mixed veggies, tamarind, gerbs, spices and the special spice powder of Sambar. So freaking tasty for just a couple of sides!
SHRIMP BIRYANI
Basmati rice cooked with shrimp, seasoned with fresh ground spices, toasted cashews and raisins. The basmati rice was cooked to al dente perfection and had the perfect bite. The shrimp was nice and tender, but a little salty for my taste. The fresh ground spices made every bite in your mouth sooo wonderful. Loved the addition of toasted cashews and raisins, gave every bite a little added nuttiness and sweetness. What a tasty dish, wish it wasn’t too salty.
CHICKEN CHILI MASALA (HOT)
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with green chili, onions, peppers and spices. When they said hot spice level, they were not kidding. It was so yummy. The spice level had us sweating a little and that’s saying something. It was divine, the chicken was moist and juicy, but the SPICES just made it amazing. Loved this dish so much!
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (HOT)
Boneless diced chicken tandoori cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. The chicken was cooked to perfection, nice and moist, but again this dish was just a little too salty for my taste. Other than that, the spices, the flavors, everything was so on point.
The service here was so friendly and fast. They answered all our questions about the various different items on the menu to choose from and what they recommended. I might come back here if I’m in the Lexington area, but I definitely would probably say something about the saltiness for my own peace of mind. Again, they were so nice and the vibes were so chill in here.
Carole Lu
Great meeting place for lunch. My friends and I usually get thali’s though sometimes we switch it up for another lunch item or a dosa. I usually order take-out or some samosas for the kids for a great after school snack. Royal India participates in an easy zero-waste container program. Love it!
… moreRoger Dumaine
Ignore the bad reviews, this place is fantastic in every aspect. The food, drinks, atmosphere, and service are all a step above any other Indian restaurant that I have been to. Been a patron for many years now and my only regret is that I moved an hour away. But the drive doesn’t matter when the food is that good. Don’t change a thing!
… moreSean
Small and cozy Indian restaurant. We’ve been here multiple times and one of the owners is always present and working alongside his staff. Food is fantastic with good portions.
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