Punjabi Dhaba
A symphony of spices orchestrated with ancient wisdom
The Democratic Table — accessible to all
Authentic North Indian street food at prices that make no sense (in a good way). The chole bhature is perfect. The thali platters are generous. No frills, strip mall location, incredible food. This is what dhaba-style should taste like. Best value Indian in Cambridge.
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Contact Details
225 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Daily: 11:30AM-10PM
10 min walk from Central
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