"Owner Manju Kaushal is positioning Ssaanjh — a Punjabi word for “friendship” — to tap into something that many Bostonians have been looking for: An upscale Indian restaurant with an ambitious menu that showcases regional dishes lesser-seen in Boston. In other words, it wants to “challenge your perception of the subcontinent,” as the restaurant puts it. Sample the Mumbai-style shrimp koliwada, battered and fried tiger shrimp served with tomato sauce, curry leaves, pickled radish, and flowers, and don’t miss the Jaipuri laal maas, a rich, red curry with sweet chili paste and tender cuts of slow-cooked lamb bathing in the bowl. Be prepared for a wait at peak dinner time, but the lunchtime scene is more relaxed." - Erika Adams
Erika Adams/Eater Boston
