In addition to being known as a center of technological and medical advances, Kendall Square had developed a reputation as a food hub as well.
Fortunately, one of the main spokes off that hub has recently returned!
Yes, our long-time friends at Shanti have reopened in Cambridge and are already offering special things to their long-lost friends and re-found neighbors.
Chief among these special treats is a new midday concept they are calling the bottomless Tiffin Lunchbox.
In this take on the traditional early afternoon repast, Shanti is presenting a rotating run of favorites that includes samosa, saffron Basmati rice, Aloo and Gobi curry, their legendary chicken Tikki Masala, and their delicious and visit-worthy Naan bread that has made many a meal for me!
What is best is that, not only is each box made with all the care and fresh flavors of the hand-packed boxes that are so famous in India, but if you eat it all up (as you are sure to do), you can get it repacked!
I first discovered Shanti in Dorchester over 10 years ago and we still make pilgrimages to their location in Roslindale. While I had admittedly not been a fan of Indian food before, I now eagerly agree whenever my family suggests another visit! In addition to their Naan, I love their raita sauce, vegetable pakoras, and pretty much anything from their menu of veggie-based specialties. And no meal is complete without a refreshing mango Lassi!
While I continue to beg for them to open in Needham, it is surely worth the trip to any of their locations. (or to have them deliver within certain areas). And now that they are once again helping to feed and sustain the scientists in Kendall Square, the cure for the common cold cannot be far away!