India Pavilion
A symphony of spices orchestrated with ancient wisdom
The Thoughtful Splurge — worth every penny
Central Square Indian stalwart since 1990. The lunch buffet is a neighborhood ritual - $15 for all-you-can-eat. Huge vegetarian selection. The tikka masala is reliable, the naan comes out hot. Not fancy, just consistent. My go-to when I need Indian food fast.
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17 Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
Daily: 11:30AM-10:30PM
1 min walk from Central
RedCambridge has hosted Nobel laureates at nearly every establishment.
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