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Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nirvana: The Taste of India

It is attending place your fantasy and beliefs meet. It is that particularly extraordinary sense of forethought. Skilled is a brief time period of better forethought and pleasure than what lies in front of you. Beantown certainly has an excellent Aboriginal American joint. Superior meat, concentrating help, up-to-date colors. This will be my go-to Aboriginal American joint from now on. The joint is inappropriately situated right in 'tween Harvard and Caretaker Squares, that way significantly of promenading from a metro station and parking is questioning in Cambridge usually. James Doyle Excellent Aboriginal American cooking, companionable stick, and a excellent advantage. Their midday meal buffet is possibly the highest in rank advantage almost. I sampled plenty of various bowls at the buffet, two together veggie and core located, and they were all excellent. I'd certainly approve of this spot for Aboriginal American drink, except for their luncheon buffet. William Cruickshank Astonishing meat, companionable stick, fun vibe Ali Sullivan Pleasing snack accompanying excellent kind and considerate aid. The atmosphere is charming- anyway it feels soft regardless of the absence of complication, and new colors. Will be retreat quickly.
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Menu

Side Orders

  • Basmati Rice

    • $4.00
    Vegan.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Tikka Masala Sauce (16oz)

    • $8.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Papadum

    • $4.00
    Lightly spiced lentil wafer.

    Allergens not declared

  • Desi Salad

    • $4.00
    Red onion, chillies and lemon

    Allergens not declared

  • Raita

    • $5.00
    Yogurt with shredded cucumbers, potato and mint.

    Allergens not declared

  • Plain Yogurt

    • $3.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Mixed Pickle

    • $4.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Mango Chutney

    • $4.00

    Allergens not declared

Dosa - Special Regional Dishes

  • Masala Dosa

    • $15.00
    Crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions.

    Allergens not declared

  • Uttapam

    • $15.00
    A thick rice and lentil pancake topped with tomatoes, onions, peppers and fresh coriander. Served with coconut chutney and sambar (lentil soup).

    Allergens not declared

  • Idli Sambar

    • $11.00
    Rice and lentil batter steamed in molds and served with lentil sou.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lamb Dosa

    • $17.00
    Crepe stuffed with barbequed lamb and potatoes.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mysor Masala Dosa

    • $15.00
    Crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions and layered with tamarind and coconut.

    Allergens not declared

  • Plain Dosa

    • $13.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Dosa

    • $16.00
    Crepe stuffed with barbequed chicken and potatoes.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mysor Dosa

    • $13.00
    Crepe layered with tamarind and coconut.

    Allergens not declared

  • Medu Vada

    • $11.00
    Lentil dumplings served with sambhar (Lentil soup).

    Allergens not declared

  • Uttapam - with Barbecued Chicken

    • $16.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Uttapam - with Barbecued Lamb

    • $17.00

    Allergens not declared

Chef’s Recommendation

  • Veg Hakka Noodles

    • $15.00
    Stir-fried vegetable lo-mien

    Allergens not declared

  • Gobi Manchurian

    • $16.00
    Deep fried cauliflower with onion, garlic and chili sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lobster Masala

    • $25.00
    Lobster with mustard seeds, tamrind, coconut milk and curry sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Paneer Chilli

    • $16.00
    Spicy chili curry cooked with pieces of fresh home-made cheese

    Allergens not declared

  • Tandoori Duck Masala

    • $22.00
    Tender pieces of boneless breast of duckling, tandoori style, cooked in rich cream sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Tandoori Duck Kadahi

    • $22.00
    Boneless breast of tandoori duck, pan roasted with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

    Allergens not declared

Hot Appetizers

  • Vegetable Samosas (2)

    • $8.00
    Vegan. Spicy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Meat Samosas (2)

    • $8.00
    Spicy turnovers stuffed with minced lamb and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Tikka

    • $10.00
    Tender pieces of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt and cooked on skewers in tandoor clay oven.

    Allergens not declared

  • Vegetable Pakoras

    • $7.00
    Vegan. Fresh cut vegetables, deep fried in chick pea batter.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Aloo Tikki (2)

    • $6.00
    Vegan. Spicy potato patties deep fried.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Paneer Pakoras

    • $7.00
    Fresh homemade cheese, deep fried in spicy chick pea batter.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mushroom Samosa

    • $6.00
    Turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas.

    Allergens not declared

  • Fried Jhinga Poori

    • $10.00
    Sautéed shrimp, served with deep fried wheat bread.

    Allergens not declared

  • Reshmi Pakoras

    • $8.00
    Boneless white meat tender pieces of chicken, deep fried in chick pea batter.

    Allergens not declared

  • Fish Pakoras

    • $10.00
    Fresh fish pieces deep fried in chick-pea batter.

    Allergens not declared

  • Nirvana Vegetarian Platter

    • $12.00
    Assortment of vegetable pakoras, samosa, tikki and cheese pakoras.
    • Vegetarian

    Allergens not declared

  • Nirvana Non-Vegetarian Platter

    • $14.00
    Meat samosa, chicken tikka, lamb kebab, seekh kebab and chicken pakoras.

    Allergens not declared

Chaat & Salad

  • Aloo Papri Chaat

    • $8.00
    Spiced potatoes and fried wheat wafers tossed with yogurt and sweet & sour sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Samosa Chaat

    • $10.00
    Spiced samosa deep fried mixed with cucumbers, chickpeas and tomatoes, with yogurt and sweet & sour sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Beet Salad

    • $9.00
    Roasted beets, spinach, carrots, lemon zest, mint.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Chaat

    • $9.00
    Pieces of white meat chicken and cucumber tossed in our sweet and sour tangy sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Garden Salad

    • $8.00
    Seasonal garden greens tomatoes onions cucumbers

    Allergens not declared

  • Organic Green Salad

    • $8.00
    Organic garden greens tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette.

    Allergens not declared

  • Aloo Tikki Chaat

    • $8.00
    Spiced potatoes patties deep fried mixed with cucumbers, chickpeas and tomatoes, with yogurt and sweet & sour sauce.

    Allergens not declared

Soup

  • Sambar Soup

    • $6.00
    Lentil soup with mixed vegetables.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mulligatawny Soup

    • $6.00
    Spicy hot soup, made with lentils and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Soup

    • $7.00
    Boneless chicken soup, with herbs and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Tomato Coconut Soup

    • $6.00
    Creamy tomato soup with spices and a touch of coconut.

    Allergens not declared

Lunch

  • Meat Lunch Box

    • $15.00
    Choose any two entrées. Served with rice and naan.

    Allergens not declared

  • Veggie Lunch Box

    • $15.00
    Choose any two entrées. Served with rice and naan.

    Allergens not declared

Chicken

  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    • $18.00
    Diced boneless, white meat chicken tandoori style and cooked in rich tomato cream sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Butter Chicken

    • $18.00
    Pulled tandoori grilled chicken in a buttery tomato and nut sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Curry

    • $18.00
    Boneless chicken cooked in thick curry sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Korma

    • $18.00
    Boneless chicken, exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Vindaloo

    • $18.00
    Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes and tangy sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken 65

    • $18.00
    Chinese Hakka style chili chicken with ginger and green chilis.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mango Chicken

    • $18.00
    Pan-roasted boneless chicken cooked with mango sauce and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Saagwala

    • $18.00
    Boneless chicken cooked with spinach and freshly ground spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Chili

    • $18.00
    Boneless chicken cooked in a spicy chili curry.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Methi

    • $18.00
    Boneless chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Do-Piaza

    • $18.00
    Fresh boneless chicken, pan roasted with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, scallions and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Tikka Daal

    • $18.00
    Boneless chicken cooked with black lentils.

    Allergens not declared

Seafood

  • Shrimp Masala

    • $21.00
    Fresh jumbo shrimp, cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce garnished with fresh coriander.

    Allergens not declared

  • Goan Shrimp Curry

    • $21.00
    Shrimp cooked in tangy sauce with coconut and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Swordfish Masala

    • $21.00
    Chunks of fresh swordfish in a rich creamy tomato sauce, garnished with fresh coriander.

    Allergens not declared

  • Shrimp Korma

    • $21.00
    Juicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and raisins.

    Allergens not declared

  • Shrimp Vindaloo

    • $21.00
    Shrimp in a spicy curry sauce with potatoes, onions and tomatoes, touched with vinegar.

    Allergens not declared

  • Shrimp Do Piaza

    • $21.00
    Juicy shrimp pan roasted with ginger, garlic, onions and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Kerala Fish Curry

    • $21.00
    Fresh swordfish in a coconut sauce with curry leaf, mushrooms, green peppers and onions.

    Allergens not declared

  • Shrimp Curry

    • $21.00
    Juicy jumbo shrimp cooked in a spicy curry sauce and garnished with fresh coriander.

    Allergens not declared

  • Shrimp Saagwala

    • $21.00
    Juicy shrimp with fresh spinach & exotic spices.

    Allergens not declared

From The Shores Of Bombay - Special Regional Dishes

  • Pav Bhaji with Toasted Roll

    • $12.00
    Famous Bombay style potatoes, cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onions seasoned to your preference degree of spiciness and served with a toasted roll.

    Allergens not declared

  • Pav Bhaji with Toasted Roll - with Barbecued Chicken

    • $14.00
    Famous bombay style potatoes,chicken , cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onion seasoned to your prefernce degree of spiciess and served with toasted roll

    Allergens not declared

  • Pav Bhaji with Toasted Roll - with Barbecued Lamb

    • $15.00
    Famous bombay style potatoes, lamb , cauliflower, peas, carrots, tomatoes, beans and onion seasoned to your prefernce degree of spiciess and served with toasted roll

    Allergens not declared

Tandoori Specials

  • Seekh Kabab

    • $20.00
    Finely minced lamb, seasoned with chopped onions, chopped bell peppers, herbs and spices, then baked on skewers in our tandoor.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lamb Kabab

    • $20.00
    Cubes of succulent leg of lamb, marinated in yogurt sauce and baked in Tandoor.

    Allergens not declared

  • Kali Mirchi Ke Tikka

    • $18.00
    Tender pieces of white meat chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked on skewers in our Tandoor.

    Allergens not declared

  • Full size Tandoori Chicken

    • $30.00
    Tender chicken, marinated in yogurt, spices and baked. choice of half or full chicken

    Allergens not declared

  • Half size Tandoori Chicken

    • $18.00
    Tender chicken, marinated in yogurt, spices and baked. Choice of half or full chicken.

    Allergens not declared

  • Fish Tikka

    • $24.00
    Filets of fresh salmon, marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in Tandoor.

    Allergens not declared

  • Tandoori Mixed Grill

    • $23.00
    Combination of tandoori specialties like Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, boti kabob, tandoori shrimp, seekh kebab.

    Allergens not declared

  • Tandoori Jhinga

    • $23.00
    Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicate yogurt, baked on skewers in our Tandoor.

    Allergens not declared

  • Tandoori Rack of Lamb

    • $29.00
    Rack of lamb chops marinated in yogurt and exotic spices, succulent and tender from our clay oven.

    Allergens not declared

Vegetarian

  • Paneer Tikka Masala

    • $17.00
    Cubes of cheese, cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Saag Paneer

    • $17.00
    Spicy spinach cooked with pieces of fresh home-made cheese.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chole Bhature

    • $19.00
    Chickpeas served with a deep fried puffed bread.

    Allergens not declared

  • Dal Makhani

    • $16.00
    Lentils in butter with fresh herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander.

    Allergens not declared

  • Malai Kofta

    • $17.00
    Vegetable balls cooked in a creamy nut sauce with fresh herbs and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Paneer Kadhai

    • $19.00
    Home-made cottage Chesse sauteed with onions, tomatoes and green peppers in creamy sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Shahi Aloo Gobhi

    • $17.00
    Vegan. Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomato, onion, herbs and spices.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Mutter Paneer

    • $17.00
    Fresh green peas cooked with homemade cheese chunks, herbs and light spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mixed Vegetables

    • $16.00
    Vegan. Mixed garden fresh vegetables cooked with herbs and spices.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Aloo Palak

    • $16.00
    Vegan. Potatoes and spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes and ginger.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Baingan Mirchi Salan

    • $18.00
    Whole baby baingan and bell peppers.

    Allergens not declared

  • Aloo Bhindi

    • $17.00
    Fresh okra with potatoes, onions, chopped garlic, gingerand exotic Indian spices

    Allergens not declared

  • Shahi Paneer Korma

    • $17.00
    Fresh homemade cheese sautéed with ginger and garlic in a light tomato cream sauce with cashews and raisins.

    Allergens not declared

  • Tadka Daal

    • $16.00
    Yellow lentil cooked with herb and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Saag with makai ka roti

    • $19.00
    Spinch with griddle cooked corn flour bread.

    Allergens not declared

  • Baingan Bhartha

    • $17.00
    Vegan. Eggplant specially baked over an open flame, mashed and sautéed with onions, garlic, ginger and spices.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Subz Panchmeal

    • $17.00
    Vegan. Red, yellow, green peppers, artichoke and asparagus, stir fried with flavoured tomato and green cardamom sauce.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Aloo Mutter

    • $16.00
    Vegan. Fresh green peas cooked in a delicately spiced sauce with potatoes.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Kabuli Chanaa

    • $16.00
    Vegan. Whole chick peas cooked with onions and tomatoes.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Vegetable Korma

    • $17.00
    Fresh garden vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce with nuts and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Shahi Bhindi

    • $17.00
    Vegan. Fresh okra, cooked with onions, ginger, tomatoes and Indian spices.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Tofu Masala

    • $16.00
    Vegan.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Tofu Do Piaza

    • $16.00
    Vegan.
    • Vegan

    Allergens not declared

  • Tofu Saag or Chana Saag

    • $17.00
    Tofu or chana cooked with spinach and spices

    Allergens not declared

  • Baingan Do Aloo

    • $19.00
    baby eggplant and potatoes sauteed withj garlic, onions, herbs and spices.

    Allergens not declared

Goat (Bone-IN)

  • Goat Curry

    • $21.00
    Pieces of goat in a curry with garlic, ginger and freshly ground spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Nirvana Goat

    • $21.00
    Pieces of goat cooked in a delightful coconut curry.

    Allergens not declared

  • Goat Korma

    • $21.00
    Pieces of goat cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.

    Allergens not declared

Beverages

  • Mango Lassi

    • $5.00
    A delicious mango yogurt shake.

    Allergens not declared

  • Soda

    • $3.00
    Coke, ginger ale, sprite, orange, club, tonic, diet coke.

    Allergens not declared

  • Fresh squeezed Lemonade

    • $4.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Lassi

    • $4.00
    (Sweet or salty). A delicious yogurt shake.

    Allergens not declared

  • Masala Tea

    • $4.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Fruit Juice

    • $3.00
    Mango, pineapple, orange, grapefruit, apple, cranberry.

    Allergens not declared

  • Coffee

    • $4.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Pistachio Shake

    • $5.00
    A delicious pistashio milkshake.

    Allergens not declared

  • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice or Lemonade

    • $7.00

    Allergens not declared

  • Tea

    • $4.00

    Allergens not declared

From Banglore and Madras - Special Regional Dishes

  • Chat Papri

    • $8.00
    Wheat chips and chick peas served with tamarind and yogurt.

    Allergens not declared

  • Bhel

    • $8.00
    A mixture of puffed rice, gram flour sev, crushed poories, tomatoes and onions served with hot and sweet chutnies. From the shores of Bombay.

    Allergens not declared

Rice Specialties

  • Goat Biryani

    • $19.00
    Basmati rice and goat chunks cooked with nuts and flavored with saffron.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Biryani

    • $18.00
    Basmati rice cooked with chicken chunks, nuts and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Vegetable Biryani

    • $16.00
    Basmati rice cooked with exotic spices, herbs, fresh vegetables.

    Allergens not declared

  • Nirvana Special Biryani

    • $20.00
    Basmati rice cooked in butter with pieces of shrimp, fish, chicken, lamb, paneer (cheese), vegetables, nuts, raisins and garnished with fresh mint.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lamb Biryani

    • $19.00
    Juicy pieces of lamb, cooked with basmati rice and spices, garnished with nuts.

    Allergens not declared

  • Jhinga Biryani

    • $19.00
    Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimp and nuts.

    Allergens not declared

  • Peas Pullau

    • $14.00
    Peas cooked with ginger, onion and garlic mixed into basmati rice.

    Allergens not declared

Fresh Indian Breads

  • Garlic Naan

    • $6.00
    Unleavened, handmade bread stuffed with fresh garlic.

    Allergens not declared

  • Naan

    • $5.00
    Unleavened bread baked in clay oven Tandoor.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chapati (2)

    • $6.00
    Thin whole wheat bread, griddle cooked with or without butter.

    Allergens not declared

  • Aloo Paratha

    • $6.00
    Whole wheat bread, stuffed with spiced potatoes, cooked on a griddle with butter.

    Allergens not declared

  • Poori (2)

    • $5.00
    Whole wheat, deep fried puffed bread.

    Allergens not declared

  • Tandoori Roti

    • $4.00
    Whole - wheat naan

    Allergens not declared

  • Onion Kulcha

    • $6.00
    Unleavened white bread stuffed with onions, baked in Tandoor.

    Allergens not declared

  • Pashawary Naan

    • $6.00
    Unleavened bread stuffed with dried fruits, shredded coconut and nuts.

    Allergens not declared

  • Makia Ka Roti

    • $6.00
    Griddle cooked corn flour bread

    Allergens not declared

  • Stuffed Naan

    • $6.00
    Stuffed with potatoes and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Keema Naan

    • $6.00
    Unleavened white bread stuffed with spices and minced lamb.

    Allergens not declared

  • Mozzarella Naan

    • $6.00
    Unleavened, handmade bread stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese.

    Allergens not declared

  • Coriander & Chili Naan

    • $6.00
    Contains gluten.

    Allergens not declared

  • Plain Paratha

    • $5.00
    Multi-layered whole wheat bread griddle-cooked with butter.

    Allergens not declared

  • Bhatura

    • $4.00
    Refined flour, deep fried puffed bread.

    Allergens not declared

  • Chicken Naan

    • $6.00
    Handmade bread stuffed with diced chicken, herbs & spices.

    Allergens not declared

Desserts

  • Rasmalai (2)

    • $6.00
    Home-made cheese patties, cooked in a milk syrup, almonds and nutsy.

    Allergens not declared

  • Gulab Jamun (2)

    • $6.00
    Deep fried wheat and milk balls, soaked in syrup.

    Allergens not declared

  • Badami Kulfi

    • $6.00
    Exotic Indian ice cream with saffron, almonds and nuts.

    Allergens not declared

  • Kheer

    • $6.00
    Rice cooked in sweetened milk, raisins and almonds.

    Allergens not declared

  • Gajar Ka Halva (Carrot Cake)

    • $6.00
    Minced carrots in milk flavored with nuts and rose water.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lauki Ka Halwa

    • $6.00
    Delicious sweet dish delicately flavoured with bottled guard, chopped nuts, ground cardomoms, & milk

    Allergens not declared

  • Ice Cream

    • $6.00
    Homemade mango, vanilla or pistachio flavor.

    Allergens not declared

Lamb

  • Lamb Curry

    • $20.00
    Cubes of lamb cooked in thick gravy of exotic spices and herbs.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lamb Vindaloo

    • $20.00
    Lamb pieces marinated in vinegar and spices, with potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lamb Korma

    • $20.00
    Pieces of boneless lamb cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild cream sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Keema Mutter

    • $20.00
    Minced lamb cooked with peas, onions, tomato, herbs and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lamb Tikka Masala

    • $20.00
    Cubes of lamb baked in a clay oven, folded into a delicate creamy tomato sauce.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lamb Saag

    • $20.00
    Chunks of boneless lamb, cooked with spinach and spices.

    Allergens not declared

  • Bhuna Lamb

    • $20.00
    Boneless lamb with sliced onions, tomatoes, spices and bell pepper, garnished with fresh coriander.

    Allergens not declared

  • Rogan Josh

    • $20.00
    Kashmir specialty of lamb cooked in a fragrant yogurt and nut curry.

    Allergens not declared

  • Lamb Do-Piaza

    • $20.00
    Pieces of BBQ lamb roasted with onions, tomatoes and spices, garnished with coriander.

    Allergens not declared

Location

Cambridge

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Address

1680 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USCambridge, MassachusettsUnited States

Hours

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    Monday to Sunday
    11 AM – 9:45 PM

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