The area around Arlington, Massachusetts, is home to numerous golf courses, including the renowned Winchester Country Club. A number of pro shops also reside in the area. After an enjoyable afternoon of golfing and shopping, you will have developed quite an appetite. Arlington boasts a number of diverse ethnic cuisines, including a number of Indian restaurants. These restaurants pride themselves on authentic techniques and fresh flavors, and often serve protein options not seen in other restaurants, including quail and goat. If you are an adventurous eater, you should take advantage of the Indian fare in Arlington.
Punjab
Open since 1999 and renovated and expanded in 2007, Punjab offers a wide range of curries made with your choice of lamb, shrimp, goat, or chicken. Specialties here range from a quail curry to duck kebabs to channa paneer. Punjab serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. The atmosphere is casual, with parking available only on the street outside the restaurant. Reservations can be made online or over the phone. A full bar is offered, and all major credit cards are accepted. Visit the website for a chance to enter a monthly drawing for a $50 gift certificate.
Punjab
485 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-0943
punjabarlington.com
Kathmandu Spice
Open for both lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday, this Arlington restaurant is beloved by local college students and has been open since 2006. Buffet dining is available during lunch only. The restaurant offers a casual atmosphere and a variety of Nepalese, Pan-Asian and Indian specialities. Vegetarian dishes include Tangy Eggplant and Manchurian-style Tofu. Other entrees include Mutton Meatballs, Roasted Quail, Spiced Crab, and Goat Curry. Kathmandu serves beer and wine, and accepts all major credit cards.
Kathmandu Spice
166 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-1755
kathmanduspice.com
Bangalore Cafe
Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner, Bangalore Cafe offers mid-price entrees in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. The owners pride themselves on friendly service. A variety of fresh-baked breads can be ordered a la carte from the tandoori oven, including a spiced garlic naan. Entrees include channa masala, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, saag paneer, and chicken biryani.
Bangalore Cafe
166 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-2550
About The Author
Tucker Cummings is a freelance writer based in New England. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of New Hampshire, and is a member of the Association of Professional Business Writers.
