Indian restaurant · South Indian

Shalimar of India

546 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

$$128 dishes on the menu

The menu runs to 128 dishes, including dal tadka and thali, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

A steel thali with small bowls of curries, dal, rice and roti — Thali

Chole bhature: puffed fried bread with chickpea curry — Chole Bhature

Typical photos of dishes on their menu

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Contact

(617) 547-9280

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Aloo Tiki AppetizerTwo pieces. Deep-fried spicy potato patties filled with peas and spices.
Vegetable SamosaTwo pieces. Homemade turnovers stuffed with diced potatoes and peas.
Meat Samosa
Shrimp SamosaTwo pieces. Homemade turnovers stuffed with diced shrimp.
Vegetable Pakora
Paneer Pakora
Chicken Pakora
Mixed Veggie Appetizer PlatterCombination of vegetable and paneer pakoras, samosa and aloo tikki.
Non-Veggie Appetizer PlatterCombination of meta samosa, chicken pakora and seekh kabob chicken tikki and boti kebab.

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

Tandoor and grill

Tandoori ChickenChicken marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled in the tandoor.
Tandoori ShrimpFresh grilled jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced yogurt.
Tandoori SalmonSalmon marinated in delicate spices and grilled to perfection.
Tandoori TikkaChicken marinated in yogurt sauce and grilled in the tandoor.
Pudina Chicken TandooriGrilled chicken marinated exquisitely with mint, yogurt and traditional Indian.
Boti Kebab TandooriLamb marinated in yogurt sauce and grilled in the tandoor.
Seekh Kebab TandooriMinced lamb seasoned and grilled on skewers.
Tandoori Mixed GrillCombination of sizzling grilled specialties like tandoori chicken, tikka, boti kebab and tandoori shrimp.
Tandoori Seafood Marsala
Tandoori Lobster Marsala
Fresh Swordfish Tandoori Tikka
Tandoori Duck Marsala
Tandoori Shrimp MasalaFresh jumbo shrimp tandoori style served with rich cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Chicken

Butter Chicken
Mango Chicken CurryChicken pieces spiced perfectly with a mild mango. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken cooked in a gently spiced cream tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken VindalooBoneless chicken with potatoes in a tangy vinegar sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken SaagBoneless chicken cooked with spinach and freshly ground spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken KormaChicken pieces cooked with exotic spices and nuts in a mild cream sauce with a touch of coconut milk. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken-Do-PiazaBoneless chicken sauteed with onions, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Mushroom ChickenChicken pieces cooked with mushrooms and exotic spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken MakhniTandoori chicken cooked in a gently spiced creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken CurryBoneless chicken cooked in a thick curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken MadrasWhite meat chicken pieces sauteed with onions and spices in a coconut curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken JalfreziChicken cooked with fresh vegetables and herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken MadrasChicken pieces sauteed with onions and spices in a coconut curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.

Lamb and goat

Lamb Tikka MasalaDiced tandoori lamb cooked in a gently spiced creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb VindalooLamb pieces cooked with potatoes in a tangy vinegar sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb KormaBoneless lamb cooked with exotic spices and nuts in a mild cream sauce with a touch of coconut milk. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb MadrasLamb pieces cooked with onions in a coconut curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Keema MatarMinced lamb cooked with spices and peas in a delicious sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb Rogan JoshLamb marinated in yogurt and cooked with spices, herbs and nuts. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb-Do-PiazaPieces of tandoori lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes and delicious spices. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb CurryCubes of lamb cooked in a thick gravy of exotic spices. Served with basmati rice.
Lamb SaagLamb pieces cooked with spicy spinach. Served with basmati rice.

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Malai KoftaVegetable balls cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts, herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Saag PaneerSpicy spinach cooked with cubes of fresh homemade cheese. Served with basmati rice.
Baingan BhartaEggplant baked over an open flame mashed and sauteed with onions, ginger, garlic and other spices. Served with basmati rice.
Navratan KormaCooked with exotic spices and nuts in a mild cream sauce with a touch of coconut milk. Served with basmati rice.
Matar PaneerFresh green peas cooked with homemade cheese, spices and herbs in a sweet tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Shahi Paneer KormaCooked with exotic spices and nuts in a mild cream sauce with a touch of coconut milk. Served with basmati rice.
Bhindi MasalaFresh okra cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes and Indian spices. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo PalakPotatoes and spinach cooked with onions, ginger and garlic in a creamy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo CholePotatoes and chick peas cooked with onions and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo GobhiCauliflower florets cooked with potatoes, tomatoes and delicious herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
Dal MakhniLentils cooked with fresh herbs and spices sauteed in butter. Served with basmati rice.
Aloo MatarGreen peas and potatoes cooked in special sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Dal MakhniLentils cooked with fresh herbs and spices sauteed in butter. Served with basmati rice.
Yellow DalYellow lentils cooked with fresh herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice.
PapadumCrunchy lentil flatbread spiced with pepper.

Biryani and rice

Vegetarian Dinner For 2Your choice of two vegetable dishes, raita, rice and naan.
Chenna MasalaChick peas cooked in gently spiced creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Swordfish Tikka MasalaCooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Beef MasalaBeef cooked with exotic spices and nuts in a mild cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Beef CurryBeef cooked in a spicy tomato sauce with herbs and onions. Served with basmati rice.
Beef VindalooBeef cubes cooked with potatoes in a spicy tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice.
Beef BhunaBeef cooked with tomatoes, onions and rich spices. Served with basmati rice.
Beef KormaChunks of beef cooked with exotic spices and nuts in mild cream sauce with a touch of coconut milk. Served with basmati rice.
Chicken BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with cubes of chicken, nuts and spices.
Lamb BiryaniJuicy pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice, spices and nuts.
Vegetable BiryaniVegetables cooked with basmati rice, spices and nuts.
Shrimp BiryaniSaffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimps and nuts.
Peas Pullao RiceBasmati rice cooked with peas, herbs and exotic spices.
Special BiryaniBasmati rice and chicken, fish, shrimp, lamb and beef.
Plain Rice

Indo-Chinese

Thalis and combos

Breads

Dahi Poori AppetizerLentil crisps tipped with whipped yogurt and tamarind chutney.
Madras Shrimp Puri AppetizerShrimp with onions and green peppers. Served with poori bread.
NaanUnleavened bread baked in the tandoor.
Garlic NaanUnleavened bread baked in the tandoor sprinkled with garlic.
Peshawary NaanUnleavened bread baked in the tandoor with nuts and raisins.
Aloo NaanUnleavened bread baked in the tandoor stuffed with potatoes.
Chicken NaanUnleavened bread baked in the tandoor stuffed with chicken.
Keema NaanMulti-layered baked breads stuffed with minced lamb.
Cheese NaanMulti-layered baked bread stuffed with cheese.
Plain ParathaMulti-layered wheat bread cooked on griddle.
Onion KulchaUnleavened bread baked with onions and spices.
Aloo ParathaMulti-layered wheat bread stuffed with potatoes.
ChapattiTwo pieces. Flattened wheat bread baked on the griddle.
Tandoori RotiFlattened wheat bread baked on the tandoor.
Rumali RotiThin wheat flour bread baked on a griddle.
PooriTwo pieces. Whole wheat deep-fried puffed bread.
BhaturaFour pieces. White flour deep-fried puffed bread.
Bread BasketYour choice of three breads.

Sides and extras

Desserts

Non-Vegetarian DinnerSoup, meat samosa, sizzling tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, lamb curry, rice, naan and dessert.
Royal Dinner For 2Soup, meat samosa, seekh kebab, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, boti kebab, chaat masala, rice, naan and dessert.
Ras MalaiCheese patties cooked in milk, almonds and nuts.
Galub JamunFried wheat balls soaked in sugar syrup.
KheerRice cooked in sweetened milk with nuts.
Mango KulfiExotic Indian ice cream with mango, saffron and nuts.
Badami KulfiExotic Indian ice cream with almonds and saffron.
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Drinks

Overview

128 dishes on the menu we read, about 69 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)

Dishes you can get here

Tandoori Chicken

Butter Chicken

Chicken Biryani

Shalimar of IndiaCambridge

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Location

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Questions people ask

Where is Shalimar of India?

Shalimar of India is at 546 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139. Phone: (617) 547-9280.

Does Shalimar of India have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 69 of the 128 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Masala Tea, Darjeeling Tea, Coffee and Sweet Lassi.

What dishes does Shalimar of India serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Tikki, Baingan Bharta, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chilli Chicken and Chole Bhature.

How expensive is Shalimar of India?

It is in our $$ price range (moderate).

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