

Passage To India


Welcome to Passage to India we feature the finest authentic Indian cuisine. The variety, combination and uses of spices are the major factors that distinguish Indian cuisine from any other cuisine in the world. Some spices are used primarily to please the eyes to give the "sight"; "color" and "texture" to the food and some are used for its flavor. Throughout the process preparing the food, the cook will judge his spicing with an eye for the color and aroma of the dish as well as its flavor. Spices are the keys to every kitchen. The Country of India grows good quality spices. Far back in history, the Malabar Coast of Kerala, in southwest India ranked as one of the world's most important trading centers. Vasco-de-Gama is the Portuguese explorer who opened the first sea route to India's Malabar Coast in 1498. In the Portuguese history book, the title I Dom Vasco-de-Gama is known as the sixth viceroy of India. Not only him, but also many others came too. Marco Polo and King Solomon navigated the Arabian Sea to Malabar Coast to purchase spices. Christopher Columbus was also looking for the way to India but took the wrong route and discovered America. Our country is rich in cinnamon, cloves, ginger, pepper and saffron. The spices from India are famous for their aroma and flavor. Most of the spices you see in the market are from India. "Not all spices are hot." The familiar phrase in recipes, "Season to taste" has greater value in Indian cuisine. At Passage to India, we try our best to prepare a meal to your taste. No matter which dish you choose at Passage to India, it will be prepared by the chef, an expert in the cuisine and will be as authentic as possible. We trust you will enjoy your experience and return to share our cuisine and hospitality.
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LOCATION AND HOURS
Location
1900 Mass Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-6113
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
MORE DETAILS
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Atmosphere
Romantic, Family / Children
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Amenities
TV, Wi-fi
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Attire
Casual
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Payment Methods
Amex Discover Mastercard Visa
MENU
Appetizers
Vegetable Mixed Appetizers
$6.99vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, aloo tikka and cheese pakora
Papad
$1.00very light black bean wafer
Passage Mixed Appetizers
$9.99vegetable pakora, vegetable samosa, aloo tikki, cheese pakora, chicken pakora, meat samosa and shrimp pakora
Aloo Tikki
$2.99potato patties
Vegetable Pakora
$3.99mixed vegetable fritters
Vegetable Samosa
$2.99crispy turnovers stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas
Meat Samosa
$3.75crispy turnovers stuffed with ground lamb, potatoes, and peas
Chicken Pakora
$6.25tender boneless chicken breast marinated in lightly spiced chickpea batter and fried crisp
Cheese Pakora
$5.25stuffed homemade cheese slices dipped in chickpea batter and fried crisp
Fish Pakora
$5.99fresh fish, marinated in lightly spiced batter and crispy fried
Shrimp Pakora
$7.99extra large shrimp marinated in a mixture of mild spices and crisp fried
Chicken Kebob
$8.99boneless pieces of white meat chicken baked in our tandoor
Soups
Mulligatawny Soup
$2.99vegetable and lentils prepared north indian style
Coconut Soup
$2.99coconut cream, pistachio, and hot milk
Chicken Soup
$2.99Salads
with homemade indian dressing
Garden Salad
$3.99Indian Chef Salad
$4.99garden salad with fresh roasted chicken
Indian Salad
$1.99onion, green chilies, and lemon
Chicken Specialties
served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney. lunch (11.30 am to 3.00 pm only)
Chicken Tikka Masala
boneless diced chicken tandoor cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Chicken Korma
tender pieces of chicken in fresh cream, tossed in fine herbs, spices, nuts and raisins and then cooked in its own gravy
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$12.99
Chicken Makhini
charbroiled chicken, dipped in fresh creamy tomato sauce, and enriched with fenugreek, nuts, and raisins
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$12.99
Chicken Mango
chicken breast cooked with sweet n' sour mango sauce and garnished with green herbs. very delicious
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$12.99
Chicken Vindaloo (extra Hot)
chicken cooked with potatoes, hot spices, a touch of vinegar, and fresh green herbs
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Chicken Chili Masala (extra Hot)
boneless diced chicken tandoori cooked with spices, green chilies, onions, and peppers and ketchup
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Chicken Saag
chicken cooked with fresh spinach and a touch of cream
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Chicken Tikka Saag
boneless chicken "tandoori style" cooked with fresh spinach and a touch of sour cream
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$12.99
Chicken Curry
boneless chicken cooked with a fresh blend of onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, spices and herbs
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Chicken Bhuna
boneless chicken pan roasted cooked with spices, onions, and tomatoes
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Chicken Mushroom
boneless chicken curry cooked with mushrooms
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Lamb Specialties
served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney. lunch (11.30 am to 3.00 pm only)
Keema Curry
ground lamb cooked with green peas, tomato, and onions
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$12.99
Lamb Rogan Josh
boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked with onions, garlic, coconut, fresh tomatoes, and spices
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$12.99
Lamb Korma
lamb curry cooked with light cream, nuts and raisins
Lunch
$8.99
All Day Dinner
$13.99
Lamb Saag
boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked with fresh spinach and flavored with green herbs
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$12.99
Lamb Vindaloo (extra Hot)
very tender pieces of lamb marinated in fresh tomatoes and lemon, cooked with potatoes, ginger, hot spices, and fresh green herbs
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$12.99
Lamb Tikka Masala
boneless diced lamb tandoor style cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce
Lunch
$8.99
All Day Dinner
$13.99
Lamb Bhuna
boneless lamb pan roasted with onions, tomato, and spices
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$12.99
Lamb Mushroom
lamb curry cooked with mushrooms and exotic spices
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$12.99
Seafood Specialties
served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney. lunch (11.30 am to 3.00 pm only)
Fish Curry
boneless skinless pieces of fresh fish cooked in a light sauce
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Fish Vindaloo (extra Hot)
fish cooked with potatoes and hot curry sauce
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Machli Masala
fish saturated in a mixture of chopped onions, ginger, garlic, rare herbs, spices and rich creamy tomato sauce
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Shrimp Do Piazza
pan roasted shrimp with spices, peppers, onions, and tomatoes
Lunch
$8.99
All Day Dinner
$14.99
Shrimp Vindaloo (extra Hot)
shrimp cooked with potatoes and hot curry sauce
Lunch
$8.99
All Day Dinner
$14.99
Shrimp Korma
shrimp marinated in garam masala sauce, cooked in cream and tomato sauce, enriched with nuts and raisins
Lunch
$8.99
All Day Dinner
$14.99
Shrimp Saag
shrimp cooked with spinach, herbs, spices and touch of cream
Lunch
$8.99
All Day Dinner
$14.99
Goa Shrimp Curry
the famous shrimp curry-goa style, prepared with freshly ground coconut, fresh cream, nuts, raisins and an array of masterfully blended spices
Lunch
$8.99
All Day Dinner
$14.99
Shrimp Tandoori Masala
shrimp dipped in a marinade of yogurt and spices grilled over charcoal, and cooked with fresh rich creamy tomato sauce
Lunch
$9.99
All Day Dinner
$15.99
Passage Dinner Specials
passage dinner served with a choice of soups, naan, rice, raita, and hot onion chutney
Vegetarian Dinner For Two
$27.99aloo palak, mutter paneer and baingan bartha
Vegetarian Dinner For Four
$54.99aloo palak, mutter paneer, baingan bartha, shahi paneer korma and dal makhni
Non- Vegetarian Dinner For Two
$29.99chicken tikki masala, lamb korma and chicken saag
Non-vegetarian Dinner For Four
$58.99chicken tikki masala, lamb korma, chicken saag, kalmi kebob and lamb kebob
Combo Dinner For Two
$29.99fish curry, chicken tikki masala and aloo mutter
Combo Dinner For Four
$58.99shrimp do piazza, fish curry, chicken tikki masala, lamb rogen josh and aloo mutter
Indian Breads
all naan baked in clay oven
Bread Basket
small comes with plain naan, garlic, naan and poori. large additionally includes onion naan and tandoori roti
$7.99
Large
$10.99
Naan
$2.50unleavened white flour baked bread
Garlic Naan
$3.99unleavened bread baked and garnished with garlic
Onion Naan
$3.50unleavened white bread stuffed with chopped onions
Kashmiri Naan
$3.99stuffed with raisins, cashews, and coconut
Cheese Naan
$3.99unleavened white bread, stuffed with cheese
Chili Naan
$3.99stuffed with chili, onion and baked in a clay oven
Mughlai Naan
$3.99bread stuffed with tandoori chicken
Poori
$3.25crispy, deep fried puffy bread
Tandoori Roti
$2.50wheat bread cooked over charcoal heat
Chapati
$2.50traditional, indian whole wheat bread
Paratha
$2.50multi-layer whole wheat bread cooked with butter
Aloo Paratha
$3.99whole wheat bread stuffed with mashed potatoes and peas, cooked with butter
Keema Paratha
$3.99whole-wheat bread stuffed with ground lamb cooked with butter
Chatpatti Chaat
Samosa Chaat (vegetable Or Meat)
$6.99samosa topped with cucumber, chopped onions, tomatoes and tossed with yogurt, tamarind sauce, and chickpeas
Bhel Poori
$4.99a mix of noodles, nuts, chopped onions, cucumbers and tomatoes with tamarind sauce
Chola Bhatura
$8.99bhatura served with chana masala
Taaba Aloo Tikki Chaat
$6.99a potato patty topped with cucumber, chopped onions, tomatoes and tossed with yogurt, tamarind sauce and chickpeas
Bengali Jhinga Poori
$8.99shrimp sauteed with onions, peppers and tomatoes, served with poori
Murgh Chaat
$7.99roasted chunks of chicken with grille potatoes, onions, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, yogurt, and tamarind sauce
South Indian Specialties
served with coconut chutney and sambhar
Masala Dosa
$9.99thin crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions
Chicken Dosa
$9.99a crispy crepe, stuffed with chicken pieces and potatoes with herbs and spices
Lamb Dosa
$9.99a crispy crepe, stuffed with lamb pieces and potatoes with herbs and spices
Uttapam
$8.99a thin pancake made with rice and lentils topped with onions, tomatoes, peppers, coconut, and fresh coriander
Rice Specialties
served with raita and hot onion chutney
Vegetable Biryani
$11.99basmati rice cooked with a variety of fresh vegetables seasoned with herbs and roasted with almonds, cashews, and raisins; very aromatic!
Nizami Biryani
$13.99royal specialty from hyderabad. long grain basmati rice cooked with lamb or chicken in a delicate blend of exotic spices and toasted with nuts and raisins
Shrimp Biryani
$14.99shrimp seasoned with fresh ground spices cooked with basmati rice, fresh mint, vegetable and toasted with nuts and raisins
Peas Pullao
$8.99long grain basmati rice cooked with fresh green peas, toasted nuts, and raisins
Basmati Rice
$3.25side order
Eat Healthy Tandoori Specialties
a tandoor is a traditional charcoal oven made with clay. it is used in an 2,000 year old cooking style. food cooked in the clay oven is very juicy, healthy, and light. it also has its own smokey and delicious flavor. dinners are served with naan or rice
Tandoori Mixed Grill
$15.99delicious combination of lamb, chicken, fish, and shrimp tandoori
Chicken Tandoori
$12.99spring chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled in clay oven
Kalmi Kebob
$12.99boneless chicken breast subtly flavored with spices and baked to perfection in tandoor
Lamb Kebob
$13.99juicy chunks of lamb marinated in yogurt and spices, clay oven broiled
Shrimp Tandoori
$14.99shrimp marinated in sour cream, lemon juice and spices. grilled in the tandoor oven
Fish Tandoori
$13.99fish marinated in sour cream, lemon juice and spices, then broiled over a charcoal flame
Vegetarian Delights
served with basmati rice and hot onion chutney. lunch (11.30 am to 3.00 pm only)
Palak Paneer
a flavorful blend of fresh spinach, ginger, onion, and cubes of homemade cheese cooked in light spices with a touch of cream
Lunch
$6.99
All Day Dinner
$10.99
Matter Paneer
a classic dish in northern india; fresh home-made cheese gently cooked with tender garden peas and spices
Lunch
$6.99
All Day Dinner
$10.99
Kabuli Chana
a north indian specialty; subtle flavored chickpeas, potatoes and tomatoes tempered with ginger and garlic
Lunch
$6.99
All Day Dinner
$10.99
Vegetable Curry
assorted vegetables cooked with light spices
Lunch
$6.99
All Day Dinner
$10.99
Aloo Palak
fresh spinach cooked with potatoes and touch of cream
Lunch
$6.99
All Day Dinner
$10.99
Vegetable Makhani
a variety of fresh vegetables cooked with cashews, raisins and fresh creamy tomato sauce
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Vegetable Korma
fresh mix vegetables and paneer cooked with cashew, raisin, and cream
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Malai Kofta
vegetable balls cooked in velvet sauce (fresh cream, nuts, raisins)
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Shahi Paneer Korma
home-made cheese cubes cooked in cream, nuts and raisins
Lunch
$7.99
All Day Dinner
$11.99
Allo Gobi
$13.99aloo gobi is a delicious main dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and a great blend of spices
Baingan Bhartha
a classic dish, whole eggplant roasted over charcoal, gently blended and cooked with garden peas, tomatoes and aromatic herbs and spices
Lunch
$6.99
All Day Dinner
$10.99
Dal Maharini
a royal lentil dish cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes and butter
Lunch
$6.99
All Day Dinner
$10.99
Aloo Matter
fresh garden peas cooked with tomatoes and potatoes
Lunch
$6.99
All Day Dinner
$10.99
Side Orders And Condiments
Mango Chutney
$1.99Mint Chutney
$1.99Cocunut Chutney
$1.99Hot Onion Chutney
$1.99Raita
$2.25yogurt and cucumber
Mixed Pickle
$1.99Tikka Masala Sauce
$7.99Side Order Of Basmati Rice
$3.25Tamarind Sauce
$1.99Korma Sauce
$7.99fresh cream tossed in fine herbs, spices, nuts and raisins
Desserts
Badami Kheer
$2.50homemade rice pudding flavored with cardamom and blended with almonds
Gulab Jamun
$2.50a north indian sweet dessert, delicious light pastry ball made from milk fried and soaked in the sweet syrup
Rasgulla
$2.50homemade cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup: speciality from bengal
Kulfi Badam Pista
$2.95this ice cream is extremely rich due to the presence of large quantities of milk, almonds, pistachios and cardamom
Vanilla Ice Cream
$2.95Beverages
Mango Lassi
$3.99homemade yogurt drink with mango
Strawberry Lassi
$3.99homemade yogurt drink with strawberry
Lassi
$3.25homemade yogurt drink (sweet or salty)
Iced Tea
$1.50Darjeeling Tea
$1.50Special Masala Chai
$1.95Iced Masala Chai
$2.50Shirley Temple
$2.95Pellegrino
$2.99Spring Water
$1.50Beverages - Juices
Mango
$2.99Orange
$2.99Pineapple
$2.99Cranberry
$2.99Beverages - Soda
Coke
$1.50Diet Coke
$1.50Sprite
$1.50Ginger Ale
$1.50Catering
Vegetable Samosa
crispy turnovers stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas
10 Pieces (small)
$13.99
20 Pieces (medium)
$25.50
40 Pieces (large)
$49.99
Meat Samosa
crispy turnovers stuffed with ground meat, potatoes, and peas
10 Pieces (small)
$16.99
20 Pieces (medium)
$31.50
40 Pieces (large)
$59.99
Vegetable Pakora
mixed vegetable fritters
20 Pieces (small)
$16.99
40 Pieces (medium)
$31.50
80 Pieces (large)
$59.99
Chicken Pakora
tender boneless chicken breast marinated in lightly spiced chickpea batter
20 Pieces (small)
$19.99
40 Pieces (medium)
$37.50
80 Pieces (large)
$72.99
Paratha
5 Pieces (small)
$10.99
10 Pieces (medium)
$19.99
20 Pieces (large)
$37.99
Naan
5 Pieces (small)
$10.99
10 Pieces (medium)
$19.99
20 Pieces (large)
$37.99
Garlic Naan
5 Pieces (small)
$15.99
10 Pieces (medium)
$29.99
20 Pieces (large)
$56.99
Kashmiri Naan
stuffed with raisins, cashews, and coconut
5 Pieces (small)
$15.99
10 Pieces (medium)
$29.99
20 Pieces (large)
$56.99
Vegetable Curry
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$66.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$97.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$133.99
Dal Makhni
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$67.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$97.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$133.99
Aloo Chole
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$67.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$97.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$133.99
Matar Paneer
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$67.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$97.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$133.99
Saag Paneer
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$67.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$97.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$133.99
Vegetable Korma
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$73.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$110.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$150.99
Chicken Curry
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$79.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$120.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$163.99
Chicken Masala
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$79.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$120.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$163.99
Chicken Bhunna
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$67.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$120.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$163.99
Chicken Vindaloo
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$67.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$120.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$163.99
Chicken Tandoori (hot)
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$79.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$120.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$163.99
Lamb Curry (hot)
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$85.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$130.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$176.99
Lamb Bhunna (hot)
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$85.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$130.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$176.99
Lamb Vindaloo (hot)
served with basmati rice
Serves (6-8 People)
$85.99
Serves (10-12 People)
$130.99
Serves (14-16 People)
$176.99
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