Shanti Restaurant – Dorchester Menu – Dorchester, MA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Dorchester, MA

Boston Indian restaurant serving Dorchester neighborhood for 20+ years.
Award winning Indian food in Boston
3 x winners of “Best of Boston 2012, 2016 & 2018”
Living in Dorchester, Solmon Chowdhury opened Shanti to answer one question, Indian restaurant near me so he could have quick access to his favorite food. Now his wife Rokeya Chowdhury at the helm of all Shanti Restaurants. This indian food gem is a true family restaurant business that is for Boston families.
Shanti has been part of couples dates to bring their kids down the years. Shanti has been part of so many kids 1st experience with our popular dish Chicken Tikka Masala to now coming as young adults to enjoy the same favorite dish.

Indian & Bangladeshi dishes & a lunch buffet in an old-world setting with traditional accents. Based on 624 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Shanti Restaurant - Dorchester 02125

Address:
1111 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

Phone: (617) 929-3900

Website:

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 3–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM
Thursday 3–9 PM
Friday 3–9 PM
Saturday 3–9 PM
Sunday 3–9 PM

Menu

CHAAT CORNER
Corn Bhel
Young kernel corn, rice crispy, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, onions and homemade dressing.		 $6.95
Papri Chat
Homemade chips, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt and tamarind sauce.		 $6.95
Samosa Chaat
Vegetable samosa, yogurt, chaat masala, cucumber, tomatoes, onions.		 $7.95
SOUPS & SALAD
Mulligatawny Soup
Rich, warm soup made with lentils, vegetables and spices.		 $4.95
Chicken Soup
Homemade chicken broth with carrots and turmeric.		 $5.95
Tomato Coconut Soup
Tomato broth in coconut milk, flavored with curry leaves.		 $5.95
Indian Salad
Diced cucumber, onions, tomatoes and fresh coriander mixed with herbs and spices. Served with chef’s special dressing.		 $5.95
Chicken Tikka Salad
Strips of barbecued chicken breast served over spring mix, red onions, carrots and cucumber. Served with house dressing.		 $7.95
Shrimp Salad
Tandoori shrimp, served over spring mix, red onions, cucumber and carrots. Served with chef’s special dressing.		 $9.95
HOT STARTERS
Vegetable Samosas (2)
Turnovers stuffed with green peas, potatoes and spices. (veg)		 $5.95
Reshmi Pakora
Tender pieces of chicken deep fried in chick-pea batter. (gf)		 $8.95
Mixed Vegetable Pakoras (6)
Fresh cut vegetables dipped in chick-pea batter and fried. (veg)		 $6.95
Aloo Tikki (3)
Potato roundles with chick-pea dust, jalapenos and spices. (veg)		 $5.95
Kashmiri Kabab
Chicken thigh marinated with homemade spices and cooked in tandoor. (gf)		 $8.95
Chicken Tikka
Skewered chicken tender marinated in spices and yogurt, cooked in tandoor (clay oven). (gf)		 $8.95
Shanti Platter
A delicious combination of all vegetarian or mixed meat appetizers.		 $12.95
VEGGIE GOODNESS
Malai Kofta
Homemade croquette with potatoes, paneer and chopped vegetables dipped in a vegetable cream sauce and nuts. (veg)		 $14.95
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower, potatoes & green peas delicately spiced. (V, veg, gf, nf)		 $14.95
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans, tomatoes, onions, tamarind and mango powder. (V, veg, gf, nf)		 $14.95
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra delicately spiced, cooked with tomatoes & onions. (V, veg, gf, nf)		 $14.95
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Assorted seasonal vegetables cooked with ground spices. (V, veg, gf, nf)		 $15.95
Vegetable Masala
Assorted seasonal vegetables, cooked in creamy tomato sauce. (Veg, gf, nf)		 $15.95
Saag Mushroom
Spinach and bottom mushroom cooked with cream and spices. (veg, gf, nf)		 $15.95
Mushroom Mattar
Bottom mushroom & green peas cooked in creamy tomato sauce. (veg, gf, nf)		 $15.95
Nabaraton Korma
Nine different kinds of vegetables cooked in mild creamy sauce & garnished with nuts. (veg, gf)		 $16.95
Shahi Paneer Korma
Homemade cottage cheese sautéed with ginger, garlic, onions, peppers, creamy tomato sauce, and nuts and raisins. (veg, gf)		 $15.95
Kadhai Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and freshly ground spices. (veg, gf, nf)		 $15.95
Mattar Paneer
Homemade cottage cheese with green peas simmered in creamy tomato sauce. (veg, gf, nf)		 $15.95
Saag Paneer
Diced homemade cheese cooked with spinach, cream and spices. (veg, gf, nf)		 $15.95
Paneer Tikka Or Tikka Masala
Marinated cubes of paneer baked in tandoor over and served dry or smothered in aromatic blends of creamy tomato sauce, dry fenugreek leaves and spices. (veg, gf, nf)		 $16.95
Baingan Bharta
Roasted eggplant caviar delicately sautéed with spices, green peas, mustard seeds, cardamom and cilantro. (v, veg, gf, nf)		 $15.95
Daal Makhni
Lentils flavored with ground garden spices and sautéed in butter. (veg, gf, nf)		 $13.95
Tarka Dal
Chana dal with ginger, garlic and spices. (V, veg, gf, nf)		 $13.95
FROM THE TANDOOR OVEN
Tandoori Chicken
Spring chicken marinated in tandoori masala and yogurt. (gf, nf) Half: 17.95 | Full:27.95
Tandoori Salmon
Salmon fillet marinated in chef’s special yogurt sauce, and grilled over charcoal flame. (gf, nf)		 $21.95
Tandoori Shrimp
Shrimp marinated in yogurt sauce roasted/grilled on skewers. (gf, nf)		 $20.95
Chicken Malai Kabab
Chicken tenders marinated in yogurt and mild spices. (gf, nf)		 $17.95
Shish Kabab
Ground meat marinated with onions, herbs and spices (gf, nf) Chicken – 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95
Tikka
Tender pieces of protein marinated in tandoori spices and yogurt. (gf, nf) Chicken – 16.95 | Lamb- 18.95 | Paneer – 16.95
Shanti Mixed Grill
A sizzling combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, shish kabab and tandoori shrimp. (gf, nf)		 $25.95
MAIN CURRY
Butter Chicken
Spring chicken cooked in traditional Indian clay oven lathered with tomato gravy and sautéed in light butter. (gf)		 $17.95
Tikka Masala
Tikka masala is an all time favorite! First marinated protein is baked in our tandoor oven & smothered in aromatic blends of creamy tomato sauce, dry fenugreek leaves and spices. Chicken – 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95 | Shrimp – 19.95 | Fish ( S almon ) – 20.95 | Paneer – 16.95
Bhuna
A Bangladeshi style of cooking, onions, peppers and bhuna masala is gently sautéed to bring out the flavor, the meat is added to the spices and cooked in its own juice resulting in deep strong flavor. Chicken – 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95 | Goat – 18.95 | Shrimp – 19.95
Curry
Cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onion, cumin, turmeric, coriander and chili powder. (gf) Chicken- 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95 | Goat – 18.95 | Shrimp – 19.95
Patia
Mango & ginger sauce with fresh coriander and garlic. (gf) Chicken – 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95 | Shrimp – 19.95
Rogan Josh
Rogan josh is an exotic delicacy. Yogurt base sauce is cooked w/ ground spices, ginger and garlic. (gf) Chicken – 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95 | Goat – 18.95 | Shrimp – 19.95
Vindaloo
Vindaloo sauce is often renowned as the most spiciest Indian sauce. Curried potato, vinegar and fresh roasted hot chilies qualify this dish as the most extravagantly hot. Can be served medium or spicy. Chicken – 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95 | Goat – 18.95 | Shrimp – 19.95
Saag
Classic Indian spinach dish consists of subtle flavors, fresh ginger, garlic and touch of cream. (gf) Chicken – 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95 | Goat – 18.95 | Shrimp – 19.95
Jhalfrezi
Marinated pieces of meats are sautéed with spices, cauliflower, green peppers, onions, tomatoes to produce a thick sauce. (gf) Chicken – 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95 | Goat – 18.95 | Shrimp – 19.95
Korma
Korma is a mild dish, simmered in a creamy fragrant sauce with onion, garlic, ginger and cashews. (gf) Chicken – 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95 | Goat – 18.95
Shrimp Malai Curry
Cooked in a mild coconut & onion sauce with curry leaves carrots, ginger and raisins. (gf)		 $19.95
RICE SPECIALITIES
Hyderabadi Briyani
An aromatic blend of fragrant Indian basmati rice dish with flavorful aroma of cumin, cardamom, roasted cashews and raisins. Served with side of cool cucumber raita. Chicken – 17.95 | Lamb – 18.95 | Goat – 18.95 | Shrimp – 19.95 | Vegetable – 15.95
Shanti Special Briyani
Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with lamb, chicken, shrimp & goat meat in exotic spices, fresh herbs and nuts.		 $21.95
Jeera Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with roasted cumin, green peas and biryani spice.		 $9.95
ROTI (Fresh made Bread)
Naan
Unleavened our bread baked in hot tandoor oven.		 $3.95
Garlic Naan
Unleavened our bread stuffed with garlic and topped with fresh cilantro.		 $4.95
Peshawari Naan
Unleavened our bread stuffed with grounded raisins, almonds, coconut and pistachio.		 $5.50
Onion Naan
Stuffed with chopped seasoned onions.		 $4.95
Aloo Naan
Stuffed with mashed potatoes and spices.		 $4.95
Keema Naan
Stuffed with seasoned ground lamb.		 $5.95
Cheese Naan
Unleavened our bread stuffed with mozzarella cheese.		 $5.95
Paratha
Whole-wheat multi-layered, leavened our bread.		 $4.95
Aloo Paratha
Whole-wheat baked bread, stuffed with potatoes.		 $4.95
Tandoor Roti
Whole-wheat tandoor baked bread.		 $3.95
Bread Basket
An assortment of our special breads – Naan, Garlic Naan, Aloo Paratha, Onion Naan		 $14.95
MITHAI (Dessert)
Ras Malai (2)
Fresh homemade cheese patties cooked in milk syrup with almond and nuts.		 $5.95
Gulab Jamun (2)
Deep fried wheat and milk balls, soaked in sugar syrup.		 $5.95
Kheer
Rice pudding cooked with sweetened milk, garnished with raisin.		 $5.95
ON THE SIDE
Desi Salad
Sliced cucumber, red onion, lemon slices and green chilies.		 $4.95
Mango Chutney
Cayenne pepper, jalapeno, cilantro and green mango.		 $3.50
Raita
Yogurt with shredded cucumber, potato, carrot, tomato & mint.		 $4.95
Plain Yogurt $3.25
Mixed Pickle
Indian chili pepper, mustard seed & mixed vegetables.		 $3.50
Bagmati Rice
Saffron flavored rice		 $4.95
Beverages
Lassi
Yogurt shake. (Sweet or salty available)		 $4.95
Mango Lassi
Mango and yogurt shake		 $5.95
Fruit Juice
Mango, Pineapple		 $3.95
Tea/ Coffee $2.95
Masala Chai $3.50
Soda
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sprite, Ginger ale		 $1.95
Bottled Water
Still or sparkling		 $2.50

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Reservations: shantiboston.com

Reviews

The Guy
Hot appetizer platter was 85% fried potatoes. Very strange.

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Omar G
Where do I even begin… this place is advertised as best Indian food in Boston 2018. It seems a lot has changed since then, to say the least. Lots of room for improvement. The chicken korma I ordered was mediocre as best and we were only given one rice for two meals. Waitress said it was two rices in one container… ok? Hard to believe, but I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt. The garlic naan was really good, so no complaints there.

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Maansi Gupta
Good food for Dine Out Boston! Only reason it’s not five stars is because the people I was with didn’t like it at all, so opinion seems to vary a lot from person to person.

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Nits Nits
This place has gone to dogs. The food used to be decent a few years back so I recommended it to bunch of friends after a long day outdoors when everyone wanted to eat good Indian food.

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KaLe E
First time getting delivery from Shanti. For dinner, this was the following:

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Satyabrata Sharma
My wife and I had some of the best meat platter out of the tandoor, perfectly cooked and rightly flavored. The service and ambience were very good as well, definitely worth the time and money. We hope to be back soon.

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Abri
I come here about 3 to 4 times a year and EVERY SINGLE TIME, I HAVE A 5 STAR EXPERIENCE. I absolutely love this place. Everytime someone is looking for Indian Cuisine, I immediately send them here.

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justin shields
Chicken marsala was very good, ordered spicy and man was it spicy. Naan bread was maybe the best part. Samosas are huuuge, pakoras I liked even more. And the sauces they give you are so good, made the dish complete. Little pricey but worth it. Great spot for Indian food!

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Milton Posner
Their chicken biryani + cheese naan is all I need to be happy some days. Very glad I live within the delivery range of an Indian place this solid; just about every dish I’ve ordered from here — I usually default to the chicken and paneer options — has been good.

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Erika BostonBeerGirl_EJ
I dined this week at Shanti with my fiancé and the food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the Aloo Tikki, Lamb Vindaloo (spicy), Garlic Naan and Chicken Tandoori.

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