Chicken Tikka Masala$14.95
Our most-ordered dish: tandoor-charred chicken in a rich tomato cream sauce.
Central Square · Cambridge · Since 1979
Boston’s original Indian kitchen.
Family recipes from founder Mohan Singh, cooked with the finest spices and fresh ingredients — served in Central Square for over four decades.
Open daily11:30am – 10:30pm
Lunch buffetEvery day, 11:30am – 3pm
Pickup & deliveryCurbside available
17 Central SquareSteps from the Red Line
Est.1979
Welcome to India Pavilion
A Central Square institution, four decades in the making.
Founded by Mohan Singh — often called the “father” of Indian cuisine in Boston — India Pavilion has been a home away from home for Cantabrigians and Bostonians since 1979.
- Traditional North Indian family recipesClassic preparations and cooking methods, using the highest-quality spices.
- Halal chicken, lamb & goatPlus over a dozen vegetarian specialties, many easily made vegan.
- Chefs who cook for youAsk us — we’re happy to accommodate dietary needs.
House favorites
The dishes our regulars swear by.
From 24-hour-marinated tandoori chicken to South Indian dosai, here’s where to start.
Tandoori Chicken$12.95
Marinated a full 24 hours in yogurt, garlic, ginger and spices, then clay-oven roasted.
Shahi Paneer$14.95
Homemade cheese simmered in a royal cream sauce with nuts and raisins.
Masala Dosai$10.95
A crisp South Indian lentil crepe with spiced potatoes, sambaar and coconut chutney.
Vegetable Samosa$4.50
Traditional handmade Punjabi samosas with potatoes, peas and chickpeas.
Dahi Papri Chaat$7.95
Chickpeas, potatoes, papri wafers, tamarind chutney and cool raita.
Bhindi Bhuna Masala$13.95
Fresh okra sautéed with onions and spices — a house favorite.
Mango Lassi$4.95
Our famous yogurt smoothie made with sweet Alphonso mango.
More ways to enjoy
Lunch, drinks, or a party of fifty.
Daily · 11:30–3
The lunch buffet
Over 15 dishes at once — perfect for a quick lunch break or your first taste of Indian food.
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Full bar
Cocktails & sangria
Chilled draught beer, a large wine list, house cocktails and sangria made with Indian wines.
Plan a visit →On or off-site
Catering & events
Weddings, graduations, corporate and academic events — plus a private room and bar for parties.
Start planning →“Great service the people are so friendly and food is so tasty and flavorful.”
Google review“Good place for lunch buffet — a variety of selections at a reasonable price.”
Google review“This place has amazing food.”
Ana K. · Google reviewInside the Pavilion
Come hungry. Stay a while.
Hungry yet?
Central Square’s favorite Indian kitchen since 1979.
Dine in, pick up curbside, or have it delivered — every day from 11:30am to 10:30pm.