At Shanti in Dorchester, indulge in a delightful array of Indian and Bangladeshi dishes from the popular lunch buffet to savory tandoori specialties, all nestled in a charming, old-world ambiance.
"Find a generous meal for $46 at popular Indian spot Shanti, where picks include the street snack pani puri, chicken momos, and lamb vindaloo. Shanti has multiple locations around town, but only the Dorchester restaurant is participating in Dine Out Boston, including Saturdays." - Nathan Tavares, Erika Adams
"At Indian restaurant Shanti, the meats are all certified halal, which means dishes like the tender tandoori chicken, excellent lamb korma, and more are up for grabs. And, for those celebrating Ramadan: The restaurant is selling $22 Iftar feast boxes packed with kala chana (a black chickpea curry), piaju (lentil fritters), beguni (eggplant pakoras), beef shami kebabs, chicken or beef biryani, cucumber salad, fruit salad, dates, and sweets. Iftar catering is also available by the tray. (Call 617-987-7883 or email order@shantirestaurant.com to place an order.) Shanti has a second location in Roslindale." - Erika Adams, Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Mini-chain Shanti, which has been open since 1999, specializes in curries and tandoori preparations, with tasty locations in Dorchester and Roslindale. For those who can’t choose, try the shanti mixed grill, which comes with a combination of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, shish kabab, and tandoori shrimp." - Karen Wilber, Eater Staff
"The menu at Shanti in Savin Hill isn’t going to surprise you. Your tikka masalas, vindaloos, and papri chaats are all here, but it’s on this list because they’re all made about as well as any Indian food you’re likely to have between London and Edison, New Jersey. If you live nearby, their online ordering page should be on your favorites tab." - dan secatore
"Shanti slings some of Dorchester’s best Indian food, from the creamy chicken korma to the sweet-and-sour showcase of the papri chaat, but don’t skimp on desserts your next time here. The ras malai, cheese patties cooked in sweetened and thickened milk and served with nuts, is a must-try for fans of cheesecake. The gulab jamun are bites of bliss, too, with nuggets of fried dough soaked in syrup. Shanti’s Dorchester location, along with its sibling in Roslindale, is available for limited indoor dining, takeout by calling the restaurant directly, and delivery via Toast. Shanti Cambridge is temporarily closed." - Nathan Tavares
