Rani
Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: (617) 734-0400
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Webster Street
- Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Rani – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
With soft lighting and handsome wooden floors and tables, Rani presents an exceptionally attractive environment for an Indian restaurant. Diners near the front of the room enjoy floor-to-ceiling views of busy Beacon Street, a welcome distraction from the high noise levels when the room is packed. If there's a wait for a table, melt into the reception area's comfy couch and select a glass from the affordable wine list.
The Food
Rani's extensive menu includes the familiar (warming curries, crunchy samosas) and the foreign (hard-to-find specialties from the Southern city of Hyderabad). Among the latter, try the kairi murg--chicken curry made with tangy green mangoes--or the chutney gosht (pulled lamb tossed with spices). Courteous servers are pleased to discuss the heat quotient of lethal currie like mirchi ka salan; beware the extraordinarily hot green peppers. For dessert, cool off with an order of creamy kheer (rice pudding).
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Insider Tips
Save MoneySave a few bucks and fill up for the day with the restaurant's impressive lunch buffet, served daily from 11:30am to 3pm (except Sundays, when it costs a couple bucks more and is served from noon to 3:30pm).
What to DrinkIn addition to the wine and beer selection, Rani also features an array of exotic specialty cocktails.
User Reviews for Rani
05/11/2007 Posted by andrewt
The first time ever i went to have some indian food was at rani, the server was cool. He helped me decide food, carefully explaining wat will be good for me and why. The attention he gave was overwhelming. I'm a regular diner at Rani now. Overall a great experience each time great cocktails, great indian food, superb non-indian servers.*****
Pros: Excellent Servers
Cons: Long wait time for cocktails (drinks are good though)
11/06/2006 Posted by mkrigsman
I have been going to this restaurant (and its previous incarnation) for years. The food and service are remarkably consistent and excellent. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and willing to engage in discussion of Indian food and cooking.
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