Kashmir

The Scene – Most of us have gotten used to Indian restaurants being bright red and gold; be prepared for Kashmir's soothing off-white and turquoise scheme, set amid a modern setting. Banquette tables, recessed lighting and white table linens finish the posh but cozy look. The breezy outdoor patio, one of Newbury St.'s most popular, features a below street-level area that affords lots of privacy. – – The Food – Besides the vast daily buffet, safest options for neophytes would be the special dinners, which cover the bases from mulligatawny soup to puffy samosa turnovers,…

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Know Before You Go:: Plates come loaded and are meant to be shared; expect to take home leftovers.
Where to Sit:: On the patio, guests can use authentic hookahs, flavored tobacco provided, for a $25 fee.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“It has great ambience for a romantic date and is also fun for a girls night.” “The ambiance is modern with traditional Indian touches - it is absolutely beautiful and a cozy romantic spot for a date.” “Superb lighting and over all fun feel to the place.”
food quality	64.36999797821045% positive	“Really bad food, go to Bindi Bazaar on Mass Ave which is much better if you are looking for decent Indian Food.” “Overpriced strictly-OK food, pathetic service” “The staff is friendly and nice, but it's the food that's excellent.” “The first time I went here, everything was perfect- the food and service were great.” “Mediocre food, terrible service” “Everything I have ordered here has been really excellent, although not as spicy as completely authentic Indian food.” “They also have a really great lunch buffet - generally buffet food is not that great, but at Kashmir it is an extensive spread and the quality is still maintained.” “The Lamb Kabob was the most disgusting looking, smelling, and tasting dish I have ever encountered.” “Bad service; good food.” “Sub par food and bad service!” “However, their food runner was nice & fast.” “It was delicious, the complex spices were perfect, spicy not too hot.” “Excellent food and service--highly recommended!” “love Indian food, and my navratan korma was a di.” “But the food is unadventurous and bland--always a little disappointing, like they are afraid to give us ignorant Americans the real thing.” “Decent food, good for a night out” “had shrimp with spinach in a yogurt sauce-it was great!” “The chicken dish I ordered was cold and unappetizing.” “In Boston, Kashmir easily serves up the best Indian cuisine.” “The waiters were not helpful and would not explain the dishes or give recommendations.” “This place does have good food, so I recommend ordering food to-go- but I would not go there, especially not with a date.” “The worst indian food i've ever had is an understatement.” “The soups are particularly delicious.” “If you enjoy Indian cuisine you will love this place.” “So my husband wanted to, and I already hated the food here, but I said can't hurt to try to buffet.” “:( The food just NOT GOOD at all, I am from San Francisco, CA, I never have Indian food like this bad before, First time in Boston, first time there, I order the Curry Chicken, OMFG, I can't even tast curry, more like tomato chicken, and none of my friend” “They have an extensive menu with some surprising dishes such as beef curry, whi.” “Great food, attentive wait staff” “The service was excellent, the food was amazing, and it was a great value.”
menu variety	83.33000183105469% positive	“They have an extensive menu with some surprising dishes such as beef curry, whi.” “They also have a really great lunch buffet - generally buffet food is not that great, but at Kashmir it is an extensive spread and the quality is still maintained.”
overall	100.0% positive	“love the outdoor seating as well - it's a great place to people watch!”
service	44.64000225067139% positive	“Bad service; good food.” “Everything else was forgettable except for the very poor service.” “However, service was slow.” “The service inside is excellent - friendly, attentive, and efficient.” “The first time I was there was in a big group during their lunch buffet service.” “My friend finally arrives and apologizes but the wait staff made such a big scene of demanding that we order right away.” “Really bad service both times we were there.” “Mediocre food, terrible service” “Wait staff was happy, but lax.” “The waiter was very attentive even though his American was limited.” “Great food, attentive wait staff” “This is the first review I have ever written ever but I thought such poor service merits a comment.” “The service was very fast.” “The service was excellent, the food was amazing, and it was a great value.” “have been to many restaurants in the U.S. and abroad from hole-in-the-wall shacks to very high end restaurants and never have I encountered such rude service.” “The first time I went here, everything was perfect- the food and service were great.” “Overpriced strictly-OK food, pathetic service” “The waiters were not helpful and would not explain the dishes or give recommendations.” “Same rude service from both the pretty girl who seated us and the not-so-brawny-but-as-rude waiter who served us that evening.” “Sub par food and bad service!” “love the outdoor seating as well - it's a great place to people watch!” “Plus, the service is HORRIBLE.” “In my 20+ years of eating at restaurants regularly, I can truly say that the worst service I have ever received is at Kashmir's.” “Kuddos for WORST service ever!” “The captain was rude and the service was horrible.” “Nice setting but poor service.” “Excellent food and service--highly recommended!” “The staff is friendly and nice, but it's the food that's excellent.”
value	100.0% positive	“Great lunch buffet and affordable.” “The service was excellent, the food was amazing, and it was a great value.”
wait time	0.0% positive	“However, service was slow.”

05/01/10

Kuddos for WORST service ever!!!

by animat at Citysearch

In my 20+ years of eating at restaurants regularly, I can truly say that the worst service I have ever received is at Kashmir's... This is the first review I have ever written ever but I thought such poor service merits a comment...

The first time I was there was in a big group during their lunch buffet service. We had placed our various drink orders most of which were served in a reasonable time.. One of us committed the cardinal sin of ordering regular water. Even the atrocities committed in the Kashmir valley pales in comparison. He had to request it thrice before he actually got it. The third time he asked for water the response from the brawny waiter who was more busy flexing his considerable biceps was "Can't you see that I am busy?"...

So maybe I am a glutton for punishment - I actually went back there. It was several months later and I had slotted the previous incident as one wannabe-a-WWF-star-but-am-still-a-waiter's frustrated attempt at grasping at power - even if it was only to deprive a thirsty man of some water... Same rude service from both the pretty girl who seated us and the not-so-brawny-but-as-rude waiter who served us that evening..

This from a culture that is known for its hospitality...

Pros: Outside seating and hookas in summer
Cons: Mediocre food accompanied by pathetic service

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12/23/09

excellent

by fantom taster at Citysearch

Excellent food and service--highly recommended!

Pros: best Indian food in town
Cons: none

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06/01/09

What price will it be today!

by BuddyJ at Citysearch

6 top Lunch Buffet

-soggy fried potato

-mouth on fire waiting for water

-waiting for naan

-Keer again!

-Memorial day jacked up price!

-automatic gratuity 20%

total $93.00

thanks but no thanks last time going to this place-sorry!

Pros: sauces
Cons: see below!

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02/28/09

Great ambience.

by Floridatourist at Citysearch

The food here was exellent. The service was very fast. We went on a Friday evening and the restaurant was busy yet very little wait on seating or our meal. Superb lighting and over all fun feel to the place. We often dine out at Indian restaurants in Florida and none can compare to Kashmir. If you enjoy Indian cuisine you will love this place.

Pros: Great atmosphere, food , location, price, waiter with pony tail
Cons: close seating,small table, limited wine list

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10/21/08

Worst Service Ever

by linus103079 at Citysearch

Decor 5, Food 5, Service 0. My friend had visited us from Florida and Kashmir was recommended to us by a friend. We had a great day out in Boston and at Newbury Street. We initially decided to drive back home, but instead went to Kashmir, again b/c of recommendations from a trustworthy friend. No matter how the food tastes and the restaurant is decked up, if you don't have a service to compliment, then the experience is ruined. This is exactly what happened to us. It ruined our day!!!

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05/01/10

Kuddos for WORST service ever!!!

by animat at Citysearch

12/23/09

excellent

by fantom taster at Citysearch

06/01/09

What price will it be today!

by BuddyJ at Citysearch

02/28/09

Great ambience.

by Floridatourist at Citysearch

10/21/08

Worst Service Ever

by linus103079 at Citysearch

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