A sleek, contemporary option for modern Indian dishes & cocktails, plus a buffet at lunch.
4.0 – 483 reviews $$ • Indian restaurant
Menu
Hot Appetizers | |
Meat Samosas (2) Contains gluten. Spicy turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and spices. |
$7.00 |
Vegetable Samosas (2) Contains gluten. Vegan. Spicy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas. |
$5.00 |
Aloo Tikki (2) Vegan. Spicy potato patties deep-fried. |
$5.00 |
Vegetable Pakoras Vegan. Fresh cut vegetables, deep-fried in chickpea batter. |
$7.00 |
Reshmi Pakoras Boneless white meat tender pieces of chicken, deep-fried in chickpea batter. |
$8.00 |
Fried Jhinga Poori Sautéed shrimp, served with deep-fried wheat bread. |
$9.00 |
Chicken Tikka Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt and cooked on skewers in tandoor clay oven. |
$9.00 |
Paneer Pakoras Fresh homemade cheese, deep-fried in spicy chickpea batter. |
$7.00 |
Fish Pakoras Fresh fish pieces deep-fried in chickpea batter. |
$9.00 |
Nirvana Vegetarian Platter Contains gluten. Assortment of vegetable pakoras, samosa, tikki and cheese pakoras. |
$12.00 |
Nirvana Non-Vegetarian Platter Contains gluten. Meat samosa, chicken tikka, lamb kebab, seekh kebab and chicken pakoras. |
$14.00 |
Mushroom Samosas Contains gluten. Vegan. Turnovers stuffed with sautéed mushrooms and herbs. |
$5.00 |
Soup | |
Mulligatawny Soup Vegan. Spicy hot soup, made with lentils and spices. |
$5.00 |
Chicken Soup Boneless chicken soup, with herbs and spices. |
$5.00 |
Tomato Coconut Soup Vegan. Creamy tomato soup with spices and a touch of coconut. |
$5.00 |
Sambar Soup Vegan. Lentil soup with mixed vegetables and tamarind. |
$5.00 |
Chaat & Salad | |
Beet Salad Vegan. Roasted beets, spinach, cucumber, lemon zest and mint. |
$8.00 |
Aloo Papri Chaat Contains gluten. Spiced potatoes and fried wheat wafers tossed with yogurt and sweet and sour sauce. |
$7.00 |
Aloo Tikki Chaat Spiced potato patties deep fried mixed with cucumbers, chickpeas and tomatoes, with yogurt and sweet and sour sauce. |
$7.00 |
Samosa Chaat Contains gluten. Spiced samosa deep-fried mixed with cucumbers, chickpeas and tomatoes, with yogurt and sweet and sour sauce. |
$9.00 |
Chicken Chaat Pieces of white meat chicken and cucumber tossed in our sweet and sour tangy sauce. |
$8.00 |
Garden Salad Vegan. Seasonal garden greens, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers. |
$7.00 |
Special Regional Dishes | Banglore & Madras | |
Chat Papri Wheat chips and chickpeas served with tamarind and yogurt. |
$7.00 |
Bhel Vegan. A mixture of puffed rice, gram flour sev, crushed poories, tomatoes and onions served with hot and sweet chutneys. |
$7.00 |
Special Regional Dishes | From the Shores of Bombay | |
Pav Bhaji With Toasted Roll Contains gluten. Famous Bombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions seasoned to your preference degree of spiciness and served with a toasted roll. |
$12.00 |
Special Regional Dishes | Dosa | |
Masala Dosa Vegan. Crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup). |
$14.00 |
Chicken Dosa Crepe stuffed with barbecued chicken and potatoes. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup). |
$15.00 |
Lamb Dosa Crepe stuffed with barbecued lamb and potatoes. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup). |
$16.00 |
Mysor Dosa Vegan. Crepe layered with tamarind and coconut. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup). |
$12.00 |
Mysor Masala Dosa Vegan. Crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions and layered with tamarind and coconut. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup). |
$14.00 |
Uttapam Vegan. A thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup). |
$14.00 |
Idli Sambar Vegan. Rice and lentil batter steamed in molds and served with lentil soup. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup). |
$10.00 |
Medu Vada Vegan. Lentil dumplings served with sambar (lentil soup). South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup). |
$10.00 |
Plain Dosa Vegan. South Indian style crepes made with rice and lentils and served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup). |
$12.00 |
Tandoori Specials | |
Tandoori Chicken Tender chicken, marinated in yogurt, spices and baked. Choice of half or full chicken. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Kali Mirchi Ke Tikka Tender pieces of white meat chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked on skewers in our tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Seekh Kabab Finely minced lamb, seasoned with chopped onions, chopped bell peppers, herbs and spices, then baked on skewers in our tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Lamb Kabab Cubes of succulent leg of lamb, marinated in yogurt sauce and baked in tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Fish Tikka Filet of fresh salmon, marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions. |
$22.00 |
Tandoori Jhinga Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicate yogurt, baked on skewers in our tandoor. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions. |
$22.00 |
Tandoori Mixed Grill Combination of tandoori specialties like tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, boti kabob, tandoori shrimp, seekh kebab. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions. |
$22.00 |
Tandoori Rack Of Lamb Rack of lamb chops marinated in yogurt and exotic spices, succulent and tender from our clay oven. Tandoor is a traditional pitcher shaped oven made of Indian clay which burns with charcoal fire. It’s slow and steady heat does not leave the meat completely dry, rather it helps in retaining the juices and flavors of meats and bakes them to perfection. Served with basmati rice and masala sauce. No substitutions. |
$28.00 |
Nirvana Dinners | |
Royal Dinner Contains gluten. Serves for 2. Soup, meat samosa, butter chicken, lamb bhuna, tandoori mixed grilled, naan, rasmalai, and gulab jamun. |
$54.00 |
Nirvana Vegetarian Dinner Served for 2. Soup, samosa, saag paneer, malai kofta, naan, raita, rice, kheer, and gulab jamun. |
$44.00 |
Vegetarian | |
Malai Kofta Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy nut sauce with fresh herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Mixed Vegetables Vegan. Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$15.00 |
Baingan Bhartha Vegan. Eggplant specially baked over an open flame, mashed and sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Shahi Aloo Gobhi Vegan. Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Mutter Paneer Fresh green peas cooked with homemade cheese chunks, herbs and light spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Subz Panchmeal Vegan. Red, yellow, green peppers, artichoke and asparagus, stir-fried with flavored tomato and green cardamom sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Aloo Palak Vegan. Potatoes and spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes and ginger. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$15.00 |
Aloo Mutter Vegan. Fresh green peas cooked in a delicately spiced sauce with potatoes. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$15.00 |
Kabuli Chanaa Vegan. Whole chickpeas cooked with onions and tomatoes. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$15.00 |
Vegetable Korma Fresh garden vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Shahi Bhindi Vegan. Fresh okra, cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes and Indian spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Dal Makhani Lentils in butter with fresh herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$15.00 |
Shahi Paneer Korma Fresh homemade cheese sautéed with ginger and garlic in a light tomato cream sauce with cashews and raisins. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Tadka Daal Yellow lentil cooked with herb and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$15.00 |
Tofu Masala Vegan. Tofu cooked in a tomato coconut cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Tofu Do Piaza Vegan. Tofu pan-roasted with onion, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$15.00 |
Baingan Mirchi Salan Vegan. Whole baby baingan and bell peppers. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Tofu Saag Vegan. Tofu cooked with spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Chana Saag Vegan. Chickpeas cooked with spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Paneer Tikka Masala Cubes of cheese, cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Chole Bhature Chickpeas served with a deep-fried puffed bread. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$18.00 |
Saag With Makai Ka Roti Spinach with griddle cooked corn flour bread. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$18.00 |
Chef’s Recommendation | |
Tandoori Duck Masala Tender pieces of boneless breast of duckling, tandoori style, cooked in rich cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$22.00 |
Tandoori Duck Kadahi Boneless breast of tandoori duck, pan-roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$22.00 |
Vegetable Hakka Noodles Vegan. Stir-fried vegetable lo mein. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$15.00 |
Gobi Manchurian Vegan. Deep-fried cauliflower with onion, garlic and chili sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Lobster Masala Lobster with mustard seeds, tamarind, coconut milk and curry masala. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$25.00 |
Paneer Chili Spicy chili curry cooked with pieces of fresh home-made cheese. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$16.00 |
Chicken | |
Chicken Tikka Masala Diced boneless, white meat chicken tandoori style and cooked in rich tomato cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Chicken Vindaloo Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes and tangy sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Chicken Saagwala Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and freshly ground spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Chicken Curry Boneless chicken cooked in thick curry sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Chicken Chili Boneless chicken cooked in a spicy chili curry. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Chicken Methi Boneless chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Chicken Do-Piaza Fresh boneless chicken, pan-roasted with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, scallions and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Chicken Korma Boneless chicken, exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Butter Chicken Pulled tandoori grilled chicken in a buttery tomato and nut sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Chicken 65 Chinese Hakka-style chili chicken with ginger and green chilis. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Mango Chicken Pan-roasted boneless chicken cooked with mango sauce and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Chicken Tikka Daal Boneless chicken cooked with black lentils. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$17.00 |
Lamb | |
Lamb Curry Cubes of lamb cooked in thick gravy of exotic spices and herbs. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Bhuna Lamb Boneless lamb with sliced onions, tomatoes, spices and bell pepper, garnished with fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Lamb Vindaloo Lamb pieces marinated in vinegar and spices, with potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Rogan Josh Kashmir specialty of lamb cooked in a fragrant yogurt and nut curry. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Lamb Saag Chunks of boneless lamb, cooked with spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Lamb Korma Pieces of boneless lamb cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Lamb Do-Piaza Pieces of BBQ lamb roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices, garnished with coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Keema Mutter Minced lamb cooked with peas, onions, tomato, herbs and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Lamb Tikka Masala Cubes of lamb baked in a clay oven, folded into a delicate creamy tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$19.00 |
Goat | Bone-In | |
Goat Curry Pieces of goat in a curry with garlic, ginger and freshly ground spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Goat Korma Pieces of goat cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Nirvana Goat Pieces of goat cooked in a delightful coconut curry. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Seafood | |
Shrimp Curry Juicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a spicy curry sauce and garnished with fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Swordish Masala Chunks of fresh swordfish in a rich creamy tomato sauce, garnished with fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Shrimp Saagwala Juicy shrimp with fresh spinach and exotic spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Shrimp Korma Juicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Shrimp Vindaloo Shrimp in a spicy curry sauce with potatoes, onions and tomatoes, touched with vinegar. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Shrimp Do Piaza Juicy shrimp pan-roasted with ginger, garlic, onions and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Kerala Fish Curry Fresh swordfish in a coconut sauce with curry leaf, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Shrimp Masala Fresh jumbo shrimp, cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce garnished with fresh coriander. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Goan Shrimp Curry Shrimp cooked in tangy sauce with coconut milk and spices. Served with basmati rice only. No substitutions. |
$20.00 |
Rice Specialties | |
Vegetable Biryani Vegan. Basmati rice cooked with exotic spices, herbs and fresh vegetables. |
$15.00 |
Chicken Biryani Basmati rice cooked with chicken chunks, nuts and spices. |
$16.00 |
Lamb Biryani Juicy pieces of lamb, cooked with basmati rice and spices, garnished with nuts. |
$18.00 |
Goat Biryani Basmati rice and goat chunks cooked with nuts and flavored with saffron. |
$18.00 |
Jhinga Biryani Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimp and nuts. |
$18.00 |
Nirvana Special Biryani Basmati rice cooked in butter with pieces of shrimp, fish, chicken, lamb, paneer (cheese), vegetables, nuts, raisins and garnished with fresh mint. |
$19.00 |
Peas Pullau Vegan. Peas and fruit cooked with ginger, onion and garlic mixed into basmati rice. |
$14.00 |
Fresh Indian Breads | |
Naan Contains gluten. Unleavened bread baked in clay oven tandoor. |
$4.00 |
Stuffed Naan Contains gluten. Unleavened bread stuffed with potatoes and spiced. |
$5.00 |
Chicken Naan Contains gluten. Unleavened bread stuffed with diced chicken, herbs and spices. |
$5.00 |
Garlic Naan Contains gluten. Unleavened bread stuffed with fresh garlic. |
$5.00 |
Onion Kulcha Contains gluten. Unleavened white bread stuffed with onions, baked in tandoor. |
$5.00 |
Keema Naan Contains gluten. Unleavened white bread stuffed with spices and minced lamb. |
$5.00 |
Pashawary Naan Contains gluten. Unleavened bread stuffed with dried fruits, shredded coconut and nuts. |
$5.00 |
Tandoori Roti Contains gluten. Whole-wheat naan. |
$4.00 |
Mozzarella Naan Contains gluten. Unleavened bread stuffed with fresh Mozzarella cheese. |
$5.00 |
Coriander & Chili Naan Contains gluten. |
$5.00 |
Aloo Paratha Contains gluten. Vegan. Whole-wheat bread, stuffed with spiced potatoes, cooked on a griddle with butter. |
$5.00 |
Plain Paratha Contains gluten. Vegan. Multi-layered whole wheat bread griddle cooked with butter. |
$4.00 |
Bhatura Contains gluten. Refined flour, deep-fried puffed bread. |
$3.00 |
Poori (2) Contains gluten. Vegan. Whole wheat, deep-fried puffed bread. |
$4.00 |
Chapati (2) Contains gluten. Vegan. Thin whole-wheat bread, griddle cooked with or without butter. |
$4.00 |
Makia Ka Roti Vegan. Griddle cooked corn flour bread. |
$4.00 |
Side Orders | |
Raita Yogurt with shredded cucumbers and mint. |
$4.00 |
Plain Yogurt | $3.00 |
Basmati Rice Vegan. |
$3.00 |
Papadum Vegan. Lightly spiced lentil wafer. |
$4.00 |
Mixed Pickle Vegan. |
$3.00 |
Mango Chutney Vegan. |
$3.00 |
Desi Salad Vegan. Red onion, chillies and lemon. |
$3.00 |
Tikka Masala Sauce 16 oz. |
$7.00 |
Desserts | |
Rasmalai (2) Home-made cheese patties, cooked in a milk syrup, almonds and nutsy. |
$6.00 |
Gulab Jamun (2) Deep-fried wheat and milk balls, soaked in syrup. |
$6.00 |
Ice Cream Homemade mango, vanilla or pistachio flavor. |
$6.00 |
Badami Kulfi Exotic Indian ice cream with saffron, almonds and nuts. |
$6.00 |
Kheer Rice cooked in sweetened milk, raisins and almonds. |
$6.00 |
Gajar Ka Halva | Carrot Cake Minced carrots in milk flavored with nuts and rose water. |
$6.00 |
Lauki Ka Halwa Delicious sweet dish delicately flavored with bottled guard, chopped nuts, ground cardamoms, and milk. |
$6.00 |
Beverages | |
Lassi Sweet or salty. A delicious yogurt shake. |
$4.00 |
Mango Lassi A delicious mango yogurt shake. |
$5.00 |
Pistachio Shake A delicious pistachio milkshake. |
$5.00 |
Fruit Juice | $3.00 |
Soda | $3.00 |
Tea | $4.00 |
Coffee | $4.00 |
Masala Tea | $4.00 |
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice | $7.00 |
Lemonade | $4.00 |
Red Wines | |
302. 2017 Contour | Pinot Noir | CA Bottle. |
$25.00 |
309. 2016 Columbia Crest | Merlot | Columbia Valley, WA Bottle. |
$25.00 |
310. 2017 Catena | Malbec | Mendoza, Argentina Bottle. |
$25.00 |
315. 2016 Peachy Canyon | Zinfandel | Paso Robles, CA Bottle. |
$25.00 |
White Wines | |
202. Kendall-Jackson | Chardonnay | CA Bottle. |
$25.00 |
206. 2019 Wildsong, | Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand Bottle. |
$25.00 |
210. 2019 Thomas Schmidt | Riesling Mosel | Germany Bottle. |
$25.00 |
217. 2018 Lechthaler | Pinot Grigio | Italy Bottle. |
$25.00 |
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Contact Nirvana The Taste of India
Address: 1680 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 441-5566
Website: https://www.nirvanacambridge.com/
Hours
Friday | 11:30AM–10PM |
Saturday | 11:30AM–10PM |
Sunday | 11:30AM–10PM |
Monday | 11:30AM–10PM |
Tuesday | 11:30AM–10PM |
Wednesday | 11:30AM–10PM |
Thursday | 11:30AM–10PM |
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