D’Guru Restaurant
187 Devonshire St, Boston, MA, 02110
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Address :
187 Devonshire St
Boston, MA, 02110 - Phone (617) 319-4392
- Website https://www.guruthecaterer.com/
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
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India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Indian food has gained reputation all over the world especially in the United States. You can find many places serving the appetizing Indian food across all major cities in the US. India is a diverse country with different food culture originated from different parts of the country. While the Northern region boasts tandoori dishes and korma offering royal taste, the Western Ghats offers sea foods that is made in naturally sweet tender coconut milk. The South Indian food servers a quality of different dishes made from rice accompanied with spicy chutneys, curries and famous sambhar. Also, the Indian sweets are a delight to relish. If you ever want to have a burst of sugar syrup in mouth, don't forget to try few Bengali Sweets. Be it spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, you can find everything in the Indian cuisine. Be assured that the melody of spices will surely bring delight to you.
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Daniela L.
I would have given a 4 if i just tried their chicken tikka masala. However, their goat curry makes this place deserve a 5. so unhealthy but so addictive.
(5)Noa C.
I almost don't want to give it good reviews bc I don't want it to get so popular. This place is amazing!! Fast, fresh and delicious! You get huge portions and tons to choose from. I've tried the chicken curry, chicken tika masla, aloo gohbi, and Chana dal. All were amazing and service with basmati rice and naan. It's very good!! A perfect lunch!
(4)Juju W.
I think this is the only Indian lunch place in the downtown area. The lunch entree is about $9 to $11. It has vegetarian and non vegetarian options. The line can be a bit long as there's only one register. According to my Indian coworkers, the food is just okay and can better.
(4)Shravya N.
I would have given a five star if not for the ambience.Generally a take out place.A hidden gem in downtown Boston just a 2 minute walk from Downtown Crossing. Tadka dal and Dhaba Dal are my favorites . The veg combo is sumptuous and an absolute steal for the price.You get 2 curries white rice and bread.I would choose the chapati over the naan for its freshness.You must try this place.
(4)Will C.
This place has the best indian food I've had in Boston. Great lunch specials and they make a number of indian dishes just the way I like it. I recommend it if you are in the mood for Indian for lunch during the work week.
(4)Kelly C.
All. The. Food. Enough for 2 meals, deliciously spicy and buttery naan. I'm too stuffed to write more but the choices are abundant and varied! I stuck with the basics, Chicken Tikka Masala and Palak Paneer, for my first visit. Most return to be more adventurous!
(5)Aditi M.
Both their Somerville and Financial district locations offer quick and value for money Indian meals. Its some of the best and most authentic food in Boston.
(5)Sinnia Z.
Oh man I love this place... i love indian food so perhaps im biased but this is the closest place for me to get indian near my job and i love it! Their menu rotates so be sure to check on their website if theyre serving your fave that day, although if you go with something else you may be surprised! (I had some chicken curry the other day because they were not serving my precious lamb curry that day and i think im a convert!) If you get a serving of curry + rice + samosa + naan itll be about $9 or so. Not too bad really, if you split the meal in half you got a solid lunch and a bombin' dinner (delicious, spicy dinner!). The staff is nice, food is good and prices arent bad. They also take cards :)
(5)Rahul R.
Don't judge a book by its cover. This place might look ordinary from the outside, but walk in and you would finish the food to the last kernel on your plate. This place is bang on money. For $8.50, they serve you two vegetarian entrées, rice and two naans. So much for $8.50. The food tastes like it were home cooked. I have been going to this place for three straight days now. They have a rotating menu so you never get bored. I would highly recommend this place for a takeout.
(5)SS ..
Good food but very few veg options.
(4)Noah S.
This is one of the better spots downtown for a quick vegetarian meal. Since the menu changes daily it makes return visits a lot more rewarding than most of its counterparts. (Even I can't handle falafel every day.) Pro tip: Visit earlier rather than later, as they often run out of items and the food is cooked in Somerville so when it's gone it's gone. (Amazingly they can't even make rice at this location!) And while the default bread is a decent nan, there's also a much better whole-weat roti they'll give you instead if you request it. I've been at least a few dozen times and can't remember the staff ever not being friendly. Only drawback: like with many restaurants the food can be awfully salty, so if you're watching your sodium proceed with caution.
(4)Dan S.
I have to disagree with most of these reviews. If you are craving Indian food in the financial district, not many options. That being said, the food here (against other places I have eaten at the in Boston area) is sub par at best. Both the palak paneer and chicken tika masala were light on flavor and the sauces for both were watery. The naan bread tasted more like a mushy pita then traditional naan. Friendly people, cheap food - but unless you are truly head into lunchtime unable to escape the Indian food craving, go elsewhere.
(3)Jake M.
Indian Lunchables? The food was overpriced, the portions were small for an Indian place, and even though the options supposedly change often, there are only 2-3 options on a given. day. Shitty!
(2)Hannah R.
There is no one to blame here but myself. I'm so ashamed for not discovering this sooner. Rough day? Need some comfort food? Is your comfort food of Indian design? Well, you are probably just me answering my own third-person questions in that case. Smack dab in the Financial District, near Post Office Square, City Hall, and South Station, this place is a major boon to the downtown diners of this sad brickhearted town. For $9.50, chicken and veggie combo with rice, "naan", and some chutney. $8.50 gets you two veggie options instead. Would I eat here for dinner? No. It's not that kind of quality. But it is perfect for take-out lunch during a hard day on the 9-5 grindstone. I'll be back. Oh yes, I'll be back.
(4)S. J.
Great hidden gem in downtown Boston. The lamb curry plate is awesome and comes with rice and a side of veggies (your choice). Friendly takeout or counter service. Not a ton of room to eat in, but it's better than a stuffy table-service restaurant especially for lunch during the week. Whatever the fried pyramid side item is (filled with rice and veggies, maybe with some meat, and spices), it's stupidly good. Not many Indian choices in downtown Boston, but this is a good one. About $10 for a plate that also includes fresh buttered pita (not quite naan).
(4)Avi B.
Love coming here for lunch. Chicken tikka masala is delicious, mango lassi is too. The naan is also really good, like dipping it into the spicy green sauce. Expect to be in a food coma after you leave!
(5)Claire M.
I think this place is great! It's right near my office so its a good lunch option. Definitely a casual, take-out place and for what it is, it is very good. I had two vegetarian dishes and I enjoyed them both. They were very flavorful but not too (hot) spicy. I love that they have lots of vegetarian (and vegan) options and that they are clearly labeled as such. In my opinion, they give you a LOT of food. I didnt think I would finish the two curries with all the rice but I did because it was so delicious... and I guess I'm a fatty. I will agree that the naan is a bit lacking, but honestly I didnt even need to eat it because there was so much else. I think rice + naan is a bit excessive, no? I will definitely be coming back and I can't wait to try more dishes. Also, another thing was that they were very friendly, which is always nice. The server was very patient even though I was indecicive and was like "I'll have the dal, no the potato... no wait actually yes the dal." Will lapse into a food coma now :)
(5)Abbie M.
Trying new restaurants and new cuisines is always a learning experience. Things I have learned from D'Guru: 1. They have a rotating menu. If it's there this week, it may not be there next week, so if you like it then cherish the memory of it in your heart forever. 2. Since things are in a different language, point at what you want rather than guessing the name. If you try to guess, you will probably be very very wrong. * Fried okra is nothing like fried pickles. * Fried okra is gross. 3. If you wait inside too long, you will smell like curry for the rest of the week. 4. Their chicken tikka masala is the perfect balance of spiciness. 5. Yum. 6. It's a little expensive for takeout, in my opinion ($9.50 for the chicken combo!). However, the ingredients are quite fresh and of pretty good quality so that makes up for it.
(4)c c.
This is the worst Indian food I have ever had. The Palak Paneer was watery and had no cheese.. only corn kernals..weird. The chicken curry was watery as well and the chicken was dry. The naan was non existent.. .I got some sort of weird flat bread that should never be called or substituted for naan. This is a sad excuse for Indian food. If your looking for a fast Indian lunch walk down to Gourmet India in the Faneuil Hall food court. Save money, time and aggravation. $10 down the drain. I threw my entire lunch out.
(1)Rob C.
Not sure what all the high praise is from Yelpers. I'm so bummed too, because my office is next door. Upon another reviewer's suggestion, I tried the coconut shrimp curry. Flavor-wise, it was good with the right heat, but the curry was not smooth - kind of oily. The naan was shameful. Shameful. The portions: in a 3 section to-go container the largest section was filled with rice rather than the shrimp curry (who does that?). For $11+ this smacks of bad-value.
(2)Nate Y.
I've only tried the Chicken Tikka Masala for the meat dish. For the veggie dishes, I've tried Aloo Gobhi and a few others which I can't remember at the moment. Food is cheap, seems very clean. Sometimes I see a fly just sitting on the cans near the mouthpiece, so gotta beware of that. Takes credit. Portions are very decent. Some reviewers complain about the naan, which I guess is legitimate depending on how much of a connoisseur you are. Has limited seating, so unless you arrive before noon expect to take out. Would normally rate this 4 stars, but bumping it to a 5 since it seems to be the only palatable Indian restaurant around the area for lunch.
(5)Melissa C.
D'Guru! Downtown does not deserve you! I hate that you close at 3:00 and sometimes even a little bit earlier. I hate that you never answer your phone, so I can't call everyday to find out if you're serving coconut shrimp curry. But these are the complaints of an obsessive stalker. I love that you stash warm chapatis for me under the counter. I love that sometimes you will surprise me by sprinkling boondi in my raita. I adooooooooore your coconut milk curries. Please never leave me. Now, go make me a curry... an egg curry.
(5)Liz L.
I've eaten at plenty of Indian restaurants and this one is not that great at all. I suppose if you like bland food, it would be good for some of you people that cant handle real Indian food. I had the palak paneer, chicken biryani and naan. The palak paneer was so bland, the biryani was ok. &the worst was the naan- which the manager told me were frozen! Overall, pretty disappointing.
(2)Mike O.
Okay, real time review: I went to D'Guru this afternoon not only craving Indian food, but at the suggestion of a co-worker and partially because of the reviews here. What I should have implored was my more sound judgment when it comes to obtaining accurate information. Usually, I trust the opinions of a few Yelpers that have rarely led me astray, having become trusted because I share very similar opinions on almost every spot we've dined in common, yet never together. Clearly, this time, having forgone that step, I am sad to admit that I am more disappointed in myself than with the lack luster food. The shrimp curry was flavorless and borderline inedible. I'm not even sure if that was shrimp come to think of it. I mean, it looked like shrimp but it just fell off the tail and tasted something like cat food; yes, I've eaten cat food! Typical to most Indian restaurants in the United States, Guru has catered to the masses of babies who can not handle a little spicy food. The sauce is bland! Also, this is not even naan. I'm not sure what sort of bread this is, but I can tell you that it's straight up crap! It's most likely frozen, bulk factory made garbage that passes as naan to people who don't know what real Indian food is supposed to taste like. For the value, I suppose $10 is the going rate for lunch downtown (good or not), but I was really hoping for a taste of home. I've been spoiled by my other two favorite spots so until one of my trusted sources can provide me with a credible tip on the next good Indian spot, it's gonna be just those two at the top. D'Guru doesn't even come close to comparing, although it smells okay, but that's not why we eat food now is it?
(2)Anna R.
Great Indian food, lovely waitstaff! Food: Fantastic chicken tikka masala. Most people seem to order a combo (there are different meat dishes or veggie if you prefer), which comes with a main dish and a side, a ton of rice, and naan or another Indian kind of bread if you prefer. Runs about $10 and always makes two meals for me. Atmosphere: There are a few tables and chairs for (very casual) eating in. Not a very attractive interior; most people get take out. Staff: The staff is really friendly and recognized me after only a couple of visits, and now after a few months knows my order before I say it. Overall, highly recommended if you're looking for a casual and yummy lunch place downtown!
(5)Danny F.
Given the shocking lack of choice, I will continue to frequent this little establishment. First some good points: it's clean. The line moves fast. There's a limited number of rotating choices so people don't have choice paralysis. And the sauces/flavor profiles are delicious with just the right around of heat to satisfy everyone. Now the not so great: the naan is terrible. I think it's Trader Joe's, which means a really thick doughy pita. The stuff in the sauces are a little inconsistent, i.e. chicken may be a little on the dry side and lentils a little undercooked. They are not egregious errors, but more attention to execution would benefit everyone, no? To end on a good note, if you eat everything, you will definitely not be hungry. The container is massive, and they fill it up! Oh, wait, another good note. They accept all plastic! Yay!
(3)Dawn A.
I LOVE D'Guru. I eat here at least once a week. They have a pretty good menu for those who like vegetarian and meat/seafood options. They definitely use some spice, and will not be confused with the lunch buffets of most Indian restaurants that are bland bland bland at lunch. I only have ONE major complaint with this place...they do not have good naan. It is the stuff you can buy in the supermarket or Costco. It's certainly edible, but I don't usually even bother with it. It's not crispy and delicious like the naan in most restaurants. If they had better naan I would go five stars for sure. I am so so so happy that the financial district has a good Indian option. Oh, I wish there was more seating too, because I work just far enough away that I risk my food getting cold by the time I get back to my office (plus, your coworkers HATE when you eat Indian food in the office) Sometimes finding a seat is hard. I'd love to see some Navaratan Korma and mutter paneer on the menu. Palak paneer seems to be their only paneer dish. Then I would be in complete Indian food nirvana.
(4)Clare F.
My future brother in law grabbed D'Guru for me because he knows how much I love Indian food. The Saag Paneer is solid, although low on the paneer. Potato-eggplant dish was pretty good, but there was more potato than eggplant. Rice was the usual basmati. The serving size was enormous for the $7 he paid. My one complaint was the naan. Sub-par. I've gotten better at the grocery store.
(3)Ryan O.
I usually get the normal chicken masala or whatever the regular special is over there, but today I decided to get the goat curry and it was all bone and trimmings and like 2 pieces of goat! Everything else there is great, but stay away from the goat curry!
(3)D M.
The naan is the stuff that you buy at the grocery store, coated with butter and thrown in the oven. Thanks, but no thanks. I can buy a Trader Joe's entree and heat up my own buttery naan. :( The folks are very nice who work here, but I'll just save my Indian food cravings and get the real stuff closer to home.
(2)Hector K.
A couple of days ago, I went to the D'Guru restaurant for lunch with one of my friends. It's a small place, which means there wasn't really any space to sit as the few seats they had were already filled. So, we had to sit in the park around the corner. Also, the line was pretty long when we got there, which I guess is a good thing, since that means that people actually like to eat there. The food was good. I had the lamb combo. I don't know what anything was called, which made me a little nervous when I got there. I ended up just pointing to the food that I wanted. I got a sort of lamb stew (with bones), potatoes, and rice along with a couple of pieces of bread. The food was good, although the bones in the lamb were pretty annoying, but it was my choice to order that. The bread was delicious. The bread was extremely good. I'd go back just to order the bread. I loved it. Besides the bread, it's a pretty normal restaurant to stop by for lunch. I don't think I got enough food for the price, though. At the same time, it wasn't too expensive. So, I guess, in the end, I would recommend this place to grab something for lunch.
(3)Marissa P.
The lunch options near my office are so, so boring. I was sick of sandwiches, so I decided to try this place based on the reviews. I was let down - extremely let down. Have you people never had chicken tikka masala before? Must not have if you think this stuff is good. The naan bread was awful - something I could buy myself at Trader Joe's. In fact, TJ's is better. The rice wasn't even cooked right and had no flavor. The chicken tikka masala was so watered down and tasteless. I have had way better Indian food at just as reasonable prices. What a let down! IF YOU LOVE INDIAN FOOD, DO NOT GO HERE!
(1)Michelle B.
I work across the street from D'Guru, but don't often seek it out, which is why it's 3 stars instead of the 4 it gets from a lot of other people; if it's 100 feet from my building and I've only been there three times in the last year, there's something that can be done better here. First, the good: the chicken kheema I had the other day was great. It was a little spicy, but the seasonings were great. The texture of the chicken was great. If they made everything as well as that kheema, I'd be sold. They sometimes have these amazing brussels sprouts as one of the veg sides and those are a must have (and also sell out quickly). The samosas are giant and plentiful. I'm never a huge fan of the rice when I get it. I like my rice slightly toothsome, but this is sometimes just hard. The naan is just okay, and I do agree that I feel like what I get at Trader Joe's is just as good. I know some people have complained about the price, but honestly, when I go here I have lunch for two days.
(3)Daniel M.
I love you D'Guru. No, really I do. You've improved the selection of food in DTX immensely with your huge portions and affordable prices. Your rotating menu means that I won't get bored even when I obsessively eat here every day for a week and a half. Your employees always great me with a smile, never chastise me when I attempt to say things like aloo baingain and it comes out sounding remarkably like "I'm an idiot" and the cashier always remembers that I don't want a bag to throw away in the office. My experiences with Indian food are limited to other people ordering for me and buffets so I am certainly no expert but everything I've had here has been delicious. On a side note I've straight up seen people from Mumbai Chopstix buying their naan at Trader Joe's and I myself have purchased naan there and it doesn't look like this. Maybe it is frozen but it's never been bad. If you want a seafood curry I'd recommend going early in the day as the quantity of seafood diminishes later in the afternoon otherwise stick with the veg options for around $7 (!) and enjoy an embarrassment of riches as you choose from the lion's share of the dishes offered that day. What a lovely change of pace when you're used to seeing all meat all the time around here. Besties forever D'Guru For evah evah
(5)Ash T.
Decent Indian Food, primarily a take out place with limited seating. Pros: Decent Indian food (veg. Combo) but no wow factor. Definitely better than Gourmet India and several other Indian restaurants. The Roti was warm and fresh. The Saag Paneer was spiced just right...but could be considered medium to mild for tongues from the subcontinent (India) Cons: I walked in a little after 11:00 am hoping to try some Chicken but noticed a steaming layer of oil on the surface of all meat dishes and wondered if a Canola Oil tanker had spilled some graciously, I opted for the Veggie Combo; Daal(lentils), Sag Paneer (Spinach + Indian Cheese cubes), Rice (Basmati variety) and Roti (wheat bread) I got very little Daal in comparison to the heaping serving of Basmati Rice & I got way too much Saag Paneer, But I'll be back and hopefully the staff can serve the dish with the right proportions.
(4)Mary M.
Guru has come to downtown Boston, and brought with it delicious Indian food, fast and casual, at a good price. It fills the aching void between the frankly awful food-court representation at Downtown Crossing, and the two white-tablecloth options nearby, and I expect it will be a hit here. D'Guru offers a limited menu that changes daily: typically one or two chicken dishes, one or two goat or lamb dishes, one seafood dish, and four to six vegetarian dishes. A lot of Indian vegetarian food includes dairy, but some of Guru's dishes are vegan and marked as such (four out of five on today's menu). Combos include two main dishes, rice and naan and are easily big enough for two meals. They also sell a la carte entrees and sides. The food is generously spiced -- not so much hot as rich in cardamom and clove and such -- so if you prefer your Indian food on the bland side, this might not be to your taste. I like it just fine, and find it to be much less heavy than the typical Boston-area Indian food (as long as you don't lose your mind and try and eat the entire combo). One intangible that I'll add about this place: they seem to really love what they're doing and really care what people think about their food. They smile and react with pleasure when people make yummy noises. This seems like an obvious thing for restaurant staff to do, but I guess it isn't as common as you'd think, because it really stands out when it happens. A trip to a Guru location is always a delight because of the obvious pleasure that they take in serving up their delicious food.
(5)Aaron D.
Fantastic food. My favorite dish here is the palak paneer which is spiced up wonderfully with the addition of some thai chili peppers. This place is an oasis of flavor in a bland desert of food in the financial district.
(5)Ben J.
Definitely not bad. I wish I could rate it 3.5 stars. Best Indian food downtown but there are MUCH better options in Allston (Punjab Palace) & Jamaica Plain (Bukhara). Tikka Massala is pretty good, generous portions, decent price - 8 bucks for a lunch. Pretty spicy and will tickle your Indian food fancy. As for authenticity, I usually go with a co-worker who moved from India last year and he absolutely loves it. He goes almost daily.
(3)Damas L.
Excellent location, quick easy serving. Delicious chicken tikka masala.
(5)Noe C.
FOOD POISONING alert!! Salmonella Warning - DO NOT EAT HERE!! On Thursday 1/20/2011 around 1:30pm, I did a take-out of chicken vindaloo, and aloo mater, and did not eat any dinner that night as I was very full from the high calories. In the middle of the night, I had a violent food poisoning episode, and had to be hospitalized (due to dehydration and needing ivy). The doctor and I agreed that it was most likely due to the chicken I had ingested from D'Guru. Even though I used to enjoy their food, I will NEVER go back again. D'Guru does not place sanitation as a priority in their practice, and they may be under-cooking their meat products. This is a very health hazardous practice. I've discouraged my other co-workers who have had lunch there, and they are convinced never to return. I don't usually write restaurant reviews, but this was an important message I wished to give to others so that no one else has to suffer like I did. Thank you for reading!
(1)Sean M.
4.42 Stars A simple take-away place with quality food and prices that are in line with the market in this pricey area of town. This is the best Indian food in the Financial District and probably in all of Boston Proper. I get the meal combos, sometimes, the chicken dishes, often the lamb and goat, but I go all veggie too. I think I have run through items, the ingredients are always top quality, the food is seasoned, not "spiced" it always has a kick, they certainly don't dumb down the heat. The Naan is warm and tasty and they have onion, cilantro chutney, taramind and pickles at the cashier. The line moves quickly, I can walk there from South Station and be back at my desk in less that 15 minutes. Seating is a little tight, but if you go later, after the rush, you can get a spot. The people there are mostly friendly and upbeat, they seem to be patient with questions from what I have observed. * Adding a single somosa bumps you up to $10, I get veggie sometimes, and skip the Naan. * I usually don't finish a "combo" in one sitting, the containers are great for use at home since they are compartmented. * A real value in time, price considering other Financial Offerings. * To the above I would add a healthier choice.
(4)Laurinda U.
For almost ~$9, D'Guru is an affordable Indian lunch spot with good portions. I went last week for lunch and ordered the chicken keemi and a lentil side, and for $1 more you can get extra rice. However, this is definitely cafeteria style rather than sit-down. There aren't that many places to sit, so I advise new people to make plans to take the food and sit somewhere else. My only issue that I had was while ordering, I requested the palak paneer as my vegetable side dish and was told no. I had to pick the chunky vegetables or the lentils. I was highly disappotinted that I couldn't get the palak paneer because of all the good Yelp reviews. However, it turns out she just didn't like me. We go to sit and my dining companion right who was right behind me in line was able to get it. -_- My food envy aside, D'Guru makes some good and filling food for a fairly reasonable price.
(3)Laura J.
Love at first spicy bite. I was so thoughtfully introduced to this delicious hideaway by the owner himself. After I had met him and told him my pal Damien S loved his food, having tried Guru out in Somerville, Mr. P graciously brought me some of his delicious chicken tikka masala, along with some palak paneer, and steamed basmati rice. I was in indian food heaven. Every bite tasted of a far off land I had only dreamed of but could now grasp so tightly. The place is located in the financial, mostly a to-go style takeaway but home to a few tables and chairs. Come up to the counter, pick your meal, and have it presented to you in a nice portable to-go container. Perfection. Transportable Indian food. Yesssssssssssssssss.
(5)Julie S.
This place was surprising and impressive. I'm pretty picky about Indian food I've found in the States and yet D'Guru does it right. The food is fresh, fast, and delicious. Plus, the offerings aren't always what you'd typically expect at an Indian takeout place in Boston or most U.S. cities (meaning--they go well beyond the Palak Paneer, Aloo Gobi, and tandoori chicken, and offered really good lentils (dal) and okra last time I went in). They were also really generous with the naan, which is always a plus. I love the combo-style setup as well (the closest thing you can get to a lunch thali in the neighborhood) and the prices are great, especially given how fresh everything is. And extra bonus--they label everything clearly as vegan, vegetarian, or meat, so for vegans, there is no wondering whether a certain dish uses real ghee or has cream in it. So excited to have this place down the street from the office!
(5)Matt W.
The food isn't bad, though I'm not crazy about it. Vegan options are clearly labeled, the service is very pleasant, the the price point is totally reasonable. That said, it's no more than 2.5 stars on the deliciousness scale.
(3)Jeff F.
Average Tikka Masala - ok option for lunch, but nothing I'd chase down.
(3)Michael C.
As soon as I heard that D'Guru opened a location in the Financial District I was psyched to try something different for lunch. This place seems to be all about the quality and not concerned with a huge menu. Their menu consists of things like Chicken Tikka Masala, and a variety of rotating specials in seafood curries and lamb curries as well as about 4 veggie side options. Everything seems to be served in a combo style (meat, veggie, rice, and naan) for between $8 - $10. The food was excellent. My ONLY complaint there isn't a good ventilation system in here so you will smell like the place for long after you leave if you eat there.
(4)Ashwini C.
Best indian lunch in downtown! I hav tried all curries veg n non-brg n they r just soo tasty n spicy! N the price is so economical n qtys r huge! Way to go guru..
(5)Vishal B.
Biryani is better .. Goat curry is spicy .. Good food.
(4)Spike N.
I've been to D'Guru on a few occasions when I've craved Indian food, and this is the closest place to my office. I got the tiki masala with a veggie side combo. The rice is nice for me... i like it dry so it can absorb the flavor from the sauces. But it does lack flavor (like some of the saffron rices I've had at other inidan places). The sauces themselves are good too. For me, the sauce has a spicy kick to it, but I have a low threshold for spice so maybe it would be considered average. The underlying chicken seemed a little dry, but in the sauce it is passable. The naan is nothing like real naan, as it is not crisp or fresh or thin. But actually, it didn't taste bad, I just wouldn't call it "naan." It is a take out place mostly, although I have always found an empty seat (about 6 at a bar, and two tables of 3 equals about 12 total seats). The big negative for me is the value. With a price of $9:50 / for the combo (no drink). I guess this is about average for downtown, or the high end of average anyway, but with lot's of other cuisine options at a few bucks less (or a lot less at some food trucks), I will probably not go here often.
(3)Mindy A.
I like it. A nice option other than sandwiches and burritos in the financial district, and the food seems homemade (except for the naan as others have mentioned). Their combo deals are reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. The line can get long but it moves fast. I'll be back!
(4)Brendan H.
I've only been once for lunch, but I'll definitely be back. For 7 bucks I got really top-notch palak paneer and very good dal makhini. This in downtown Boston, land of the 8-dollar salad. It's quite small, so really only good for takeout, but it's great to have cheap and delicious Indian food downtown. Especially nice if you don't have the time for a lunch buffet, or even if you just want a filling, rather than belt-loosening lunch.
(4)Joanne B.
So happy that I discovered this place! I usually get the vegetarian combo, costs less than $10 and you get a lot of food. Haven't had a dish that I did not like yet. I usually go around 12 and it does get very busy, but the line does move fast. It is a smaller area, there are tables and chairs, but due to how small it is, I wouldn't personally dine in, but for me, that doesn't take away from the quality of the place or make it less deserving of 5 stars.
(5)Steve C.
As a curry fan i have to say the chicken curry was pretty good, i wasn't too impressed with the naan and chapati as they had been made a while ago and kept warm in foil which had made them a little soggy. In all fairness we were there quite a while after the lunch crowd had left, maybe if we'd have been there earlier they would have been a little better. Very friendly staff, tasty chicken curry, chicken tikka marsala was ok, rice was fresh and pakoras were crisp. Not so much a restaurant as a diner with community tables and bench's, ok for the lunch crowd that it caters for. I see no reason not to stop by again!
(3)Suzanne L.
I LOVE the Somerville location, so I was really excited to go here - but it's really different, and not in a good way. The naan is chewy but bland (made from white flour) - from reading other reviews, I know now you can request the delicious whole-wheat roti that is the default in Somerville. The food is way oiler here, and I suspect they use more cream than the other location too. I'm guessing they are appealing to white American Financial District palates. Oh well. Also, I understand that everyone is in a rush at lunch, but I find it unbelievably appetizing to see them serve the (oily and weirdly watery) food so hastily that it drips into the other metal compartment things (what does one call these?). How is a vegetarian dish supposed to stay vegetarian if it's been showered with a little bit of chicken tikka masala multiple times? The service is very nice though. I appreciate the free chutney too.
(2)Corona W.
I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately did not enjoy the food. Ordered the vegetarian combo which comes with two sides, a naan and rice. For the sides, I ordered the palak paneer and lentils. The lentils were watery, extremely bland and under seasoned. Although the palak paneer and naan were decent, the rice that came with meal was clumpy and later gave me very bad indigestion. I would have rated this establishment a solid three stars but the lamb samosa that I also ordered tasted like windex/cleaning solution. :(
(2)Anthony R.
D'Guru is a serious asset to the downtown lunch scene. As a resident of Teele Square I'm no stranger to Guru the Caterer's delicious food, but D'Guru packages the whole thing in a quick, lunch-friendly, assembly-line style package -- making the experience sort of like an Anna's Taqueria for Indian food. Everything I've had here has been seriously good, seriously fast, and incredibly satisfying. At $7-9 for a combo plate (veggie, meat, seafood combos come at ascending prices) it's not the cheapest lunch option but I'd say it's easily worth the money. If you're lunching downtown and looking for more than the usual sandwich, definitely check it out.
(4)Kelli W.
After deciding it was worth braving the cold today for something other than the soup or sandwich I normally get from Sebastians in our building, I decided to give D'Guru a second try (my first visit was in Sept or Oct...I liked it then, but didn't take the time to write a review). I really like this place and find it to be very good...not great, but very good. Today, I ordered the palak paneer with dal and rice. Not as spicy as I might like, but a decent kick. The sole, ongoing disappointment is the naan. As mentioned in other reviews I agree in that it is probably store bought and tastes more like pita bread than naan. They really need to find another solution. On my first trip, I ordered the curried goat and mixed veggies, both of which were good. Again, missing a bit more spice, but overall good. I agree the prices are very reasonable, the staff is very nice and I like the fact that they do not have a set menu. If you're looking for a reasonably priced lunch option, especially in the Financial District, this is it. Much better Indian take out than you find anywhere else in the neighborhood (i.e. The Food Court at Downtown Crossing).
(4)Alex C.
I'm a fan of Guru the Caterer in Somerville, so I was excited to see D'Guru under construction right by my office. Having just opened, I stopped in today to try it out. D'Guru doesn't have a buffet; instead, they have four different combos for you to try. Veggie ($7), Chicken ($8), Lamb ($9) and Seafood ($10). Each of the meat combos includes one dish of that type, plus a veggie dish as a side, rice & bread. The veggie combo gives you two veggie choices. I went with the chicken and was happy with strong, spicy flavor and more than enough food to fill me. I was told that the bread was naan, but I think it was really chapati (baked and grilled, looks sort of like pita bread). It was good bread, but not the super-tasty (and pretty fattening) naan that you may be used to from other Indian restaurants. I finished my meal satisfied; I'll hit D'Guru again when I'm craving Indian.
(4)Aditi R.
In lieu of all the political drama going on - I'll err to the side of being slightly liberal with this review. :) 2.5 stars for my lunch - but I'm willing to give it three just because I have yet to try their other specials, dishes, and most of my meal was just ok. I'm picky about Indian food and it worked well for me since the Financial District used to lack any establishment serving quick Indian food. Hence I satisfied my urge for it every now and then by the occassional run to Thai pick up or Cosi's Bombay Chicken salad (more for the name than anything else). I'd always heard from a coworker about Guru the Caterer - unfortunately he was all the way in Somerville and unless there was a bulk order placed, he wouldn't deliver here. Which is why when my boss stated that he was craving Indian food even though I informed him there wasn't anything here, but I'll search anyway, I was pleasantly surprised to see this establishment right around the corner! (Thanks to Yelp!) We decided to brave the cold after all. And here are my findings.... - the place can be easily missed. Between Milk & Franklin on Devonshire..it's right after Roly Poly Sandwiches. - the decor is non existent and the place is sparse - There's no menu (only a chalkboard with 'today's special' and other items) - the ladies serving are very nice - the food was just about ok: chicken tikka masala lacked the punch, palak paneer was the best of the lot, the rice and naan were nothing to write home about, and OH! they have thums up! (which I recently realized, after being born & brought up in India, that thums up was never spelled Thumbs Up....I was confused and then convinced it was a knockoff until google confirmed the (mis)spelling of the beverage) - for the price, there's a good helping of food. (chicken combo: 7.95) Even though I wasn't over the moon about it, I think the place warrants at least another try. Perhaps their biryani or dal will be in order next time. But For the assortment of food that I had, I will iterate, go in expecting a good variety of food, but not that the food will have you singing for more, and you won't be disappointed!
(3)Heather G.
I have always wanted to try Guru in Somerville, so when they opened D'Guru near my office, i knew i had to check it out. The space is small and has a few seats/tables, though it's largely takeout. They have daily specials and you can order a combo with chicken, lamb, seafood, or vegetarian. The combo comes with bread, rice, and a side dish. Today, there were 4 side-dish choices, but I assume they vary. For $7.95, i had a decent (lunch) sized portion of chicken tikka masala, some rice, a small portion of spicy potatoes, and a large piece of bread. Overall, for the price, it was an OK amount of food for lunch. The masala had some nice spice to it, but the chicken was very dry. Also, the sauce was extremely salty, which detracted a bit from the experience. The spicy potatoes were, in fact, spicy, but the portion was very small and the potatoes were very undercooked. The bread wasn't naan-like in flavor or consistency, but was still warm, fluffy, chewy, and buttery. I think this was the best piece of my meal. I think for $8, I expected a bit more either on the way of quality (less-dry chicken, less salty) or quantity (the compartments in my takeout container were only about half full). If one of these two parameters were to improve, I think I'd feel better about spending the $8. While I recognize that this is basically the only viable Indian option in the Financial district (and thus the best, by default), I personally will likely delay gratification when I crave Indian food, and get it for dinner instead.
(2)Amber L.
Same fantastic people, fantastic service, and fantastic food as the Somerville location. Can't wait to take all my coworkers here! As with the Somerville location you get a choice of a combo. Several family style dishes are prepared and visible behind a classic cafeteria type display. On a plate with rice, your other dish choices are assembled, then, some bread on the side. Don't forget a Samosa, they are delicious!
(5)Maithili R.
Some of the best Indian food I've tried in Boston. Authentic North Indian food. It's a quick pick up place. Enough space to sit...(assuming you're ok coming out smelling like Indian food). But all in all delicious food and more than adequate for two meals. It's my go to place when I'm craving home food!
(4)Charles T.
Excellent, healthy Indian fare. I've been going for months, and haven't had a bad pick. I particularly recommend the Salmon curry and the lamb specials. Very fresh!
(5)Justin N.
In the culinary wasteland that is the Financial District, D'Guru is a fresh bit of something different. Something that's not a cafeteria or deli? Sweet! Well, I just stuffed myself (it's a lot of food for 8 bucks) on my first lunch hear and it's definitely a viable lunch option for the area. The food seemed a little salty and the nan was kinda spongy...not what I'm used to, but I'm not exactly an Indian connoisseur anyway. Bottom Line: Food is decent but not awesome, the service is really friendly, and it's in the right place. 3 stars.
(3)Jacqueline C.
No matter what else is said...the food here is delicious. Scrumptious. I love it. I don't always know what I am eating, but it is always good. And the portions are huge so you will need a nap by 4pm if you do this for lunch. There are only 2 reasons for not giving it 5 stars, in my opinion. 1.) The awkward eat-in area is....awkward. You don't want to eat there - so this is a take-out only detination. The tables are close, I don't think there is music and you feel like everyone is staring at you or listening to you. 2.) The people behind the counter do not speak English very well so you cannot ask ANY questions and if you order anything remotely not in the standard offerings you will not likely get it. You basically can't ask any questions about any food or ask for anything remotely different - ever. However, in my opinion, the food is so good I think those offenses are forgivable and I keep going back.
(4)Rebecca D.
Tried D'Guru today when my preferred lunch spot didn't have what I was looking for. Ordered the chicken combo with Tikka Masal, Palak Paneer and Rice. Side order of a Samosa. Pros: Samosa was flaky, spicy and filling. Rice tasted good, if a little buttery, chicken was tender. Portions were large for the price. Cons: Masala was runny and a bit vinegary for my tastes. It would be difficult to eat with the naan...which was also less than stellar. The Palak Paneer looked like and tasted like Baby food...just spicier and more bitter. Someone on here said this was better than Gourmet India, but I have to say I disagree. I know they're a chain and all, but i like Gourmet India's flavor and consistency better. Don't know if I'll be going back to this place for anything but the Samosa.
(2)Harsh V.
Since my last review, there are more food options in the Financial District than delis and run-of-the-mill caterers. D'Guru still serves the best home style Punjabi comfort food in Boston. The roti and the mango pickle just sealed the deal for me today.
(5)Ranjit V.
Great lunch special. $7 loads you up with a chicken curry, rice, veggie side, naan, and a chutney. The taste wasn't authentic, but good Americanized Indian food.
(4)Chris S.
Even though I have low standards for lunch downtown, I was disappointed by how unauthentic this place is. The naan could pass for pita. D'Guru is Indian the way Chipotle is Mexican.
(2)Jackie S.
The portion sizes were good and the meal was def a decent lunch. I am not the biggest Indian fan but the food tasted good. The chicken tikka masala had big chunks of chicken in it and the potato side dish was very tasty and cooked perfectly. This is definitely a to-go spot. The naan needs some work though!
(4)Brian K.
Fantastic. Nice and spicy. My tikka was all white meat, unlike those other take-out places that mix in BONES (???) and dark meat. Vegan options, friendly and smiling staff.
(5)Tatsu I.
What Is Mobile Number? There's two ways to view D'Guru. One is to see independent Indian blow up the downtown spot full of bad delis and other grossities for Boston office workers gulping low octane fuel. The other as an extension from a remarkable catering business cum retail outlet in the far reaches of Somerville (Tufts) made good by their unbelieve fresh ingredients (Afforded by the high volume and turnover by their catering business no doubt that was a hard but successful sell to the Tufts community.), healthy high-qual cooking (Better than most Indian home cooks.) and low-price, simple yet varied menu. (Constantly changing 5-6 dishes daily.) Both are true of course, and whether you are in the camp of newcomer or frequent customer to Guru, it is joy that we find D'Guru in the heart of Boston. It's a rather American-Indian small-business success story that one of the tiniest most hidden restaurants in Somerville can expand to downtown and thrive. There are reasons why Guru dominated the "Hot On Yelp" boards last year. This is easily the best lunch option to open since Chacarero, a decade or so ago, but more versatile. Guru's Palak Paneer is a wunderdish. After pondering how you can get spinach to stay so green, and reading about shock ice-baths, shock therapy, lemon juice, ju-ju juice, sugar tricks, large pots of boiling water and salt and even reviewing notes on carbon dioxide release in chlorophyl, (magic unto itself) I still just don't get it how it's so green at D'Guru. The color is indescribable, and oh so pretty. Not even $10,000 emeralds are this nice a color. Ya got me beat Pushpinder, just gunna have to plain ole ask ya straight out when we build a little trust. Your recipe online hah, that's not even close. It has the most wonderful paneer, so soft not dry and hard, just perfs textured farm-style cheese that would be the envy of any firm tofu or mozzarella maker. A very mild heat is provided by subtle dried whole chilies which would of been chewed on had I been aware, but being pre-occupied with work back at the office... And that is a shame because it was the best Palak Paneer ever, even if it wasn't hot. Also just loved the special of Salmon Curry. Fish is a welcome addition to Guru's repertoire. Whole black mustard seeds and curry leaves and salmon bathing in a better-than-breaking-kosher-milk-and-fish-code coconut milk sauce. While the seafood option is the most expensive option at 10 something, (Eh, 10 is the new 5.) it's basically getting delicious salmon for 10 bucks plus this amazing spinach for free. Maybe not localvore but certainly quality ingredients at a good price. They have an excellent business model, and cookery far out-pacing the competition. The dealbreaker with most pre-cooked Indian is rice. Guru's is better than all Indian buffets around town. Must study it more closely but certainly the almond-sliver shaped rice is moist and well-cooked, not grainy and dried out like most places. Certainly, like their Palak, they've thought long-grain and hard-rain what goes into that rice cooker and came out with something Jiminy Cricket. Got a hunch, but really, gotta go back. Repeatedly. Dislike plastic dishes! Revive Tiffin Boxes so plastic doesn't land in trash! And that is the worst part about lunch. Waste in our harried pace of life. The Naan is well, it really does resemble Greek-style pita, but certainly tasty, good bread if you have take it to the office, doesn't flake out and leave thousands of crumbs in your keyboard like normal naan. Anyway it's a freebie. It is a lot of food honestly, this doesn't necessarily improve the excellent value proposition, I'd pay the same for half the food almost, it's just really that good and maybe you can portion into two if you are on a diet or something. Split it with an office mate? Dunno lick it off your office mate during boring sexual harassment trainings?
(5)Svetlana F.
You get what you pay for at D'Guru, which goes a long way here! The quanitity and quality of the food is fantastic for the price and location. I would categorize it as a really good Indian fastfood/takeout place. The service is quick and friendly. I was in and out within 3 minutes, although I did go at 1:30 post-peak lunch hour. To all the negative reviews out there, I mean what did you really expect for $7-$10? I'll admit this is no Diva, but yet again I didn't walk out with a $50 bill for a full course meal either. D'Guru has good food, great prices and an ideal location. I definitely recommend it and will certainly be back!
(4)Stacy P.
Local business with great Indian food. Always clean, fast moving line and friendly staff.
(5)Howe L.
I have yet to try the Indian places around Boston (since I recently got back from India and needed a long hiatus). I came here for lunch and was pretty disappointed by the quality of the food. The rice was not soft and fluffy, the goat meat was not very tender, I only had like two pieces of paneer, and the roti was not fresh. The place reminds me of a stereotypical food court set-up. Affordable, yes - but not recommended by me.
(2)J A.
Came here for a quick lunch and was rather disappointed. First off, the staff on duty were incredibly snarky and appeared uninterested in waiting on customers. Secondly, I came here at 12:30pm and they were already out of samosas and several other items. I ended up ordering Chicken Tikka Masala with a side of Aloo Gobi (curried potatoes and cauliflowers) served with naan and rice. Fairly large portion but incredibly salty and overall tasteless. I won't be returning here.
(2)Brandon A.
Full disclosure, this was only my second time trying Indian food but this place was just as good as the reviews said. There was quite a line when I walked in around 12:30 but I was in and out of there with a huge portion of Chicken Tikka Masala within 10 minutes. Food was reasonably priced for such a large portion. Chicken was tender and delicious. The naan was generic, which has been mention in quite a few reviews, but it was still tasty. I have already recommended this place to several of my co-workers.
(5)Neil B.
This place is really good. Easily the best place for indian food in the downtown/financial area. Beats the pants off of the place in Faneuil Hall. All the food I've had in there has been really good. The sag paneer isn't the greatest, but all the chicken dishes I've had have been great. The lamb and goat options add a nice variety too. The vegetable dishes are really quite great as well. One of the things I like here is how much they rotate the dishes around. Tend to find a different selection each day. You get a ton of food for around $8. They lose one star for the naan bread which is very average. A coworker has gotten chapati, but I haven't had that so I can't comment.
(4)Elaine S.
This was our first trip to D'Guru and so pleased to have a new choice in the Financial District ( for takeout only). Tried the chicken masala which was very good and the palak paneer of which I have had much better. The palak unfortunately was cold and not heated. It was all served with a hefty portion of rice and 2 pieces of warm buttery naan, very good. Little plastic covered containers of the various condiments are available, all good, a few very spicy which is to be expected. Large portions, nice selection of chicken, lamb, fish, and many veggie choices. Biryanyi and potato samosas are also on the menu. In summary, good food, not spectacular but good enough for a return visit.
(3)Brendan S.
Pushpinder and his business is Top Notch. The place it clean, the food in excellent as is the service. Quick and Easy. I've been to India several times and eaten at some of the best places the country has to offer. His food is on par if not better than that. Lamb/Chicken biriyani, Lamb Curry, all fantastic and highly recommended dishes. He updates the menu each day too so that you don't need to eat the same things everyday. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
(5)Melissa W.
Oh my God! I just ate here for the first time, and it is so good! This from a girl who "doesn't like Indian food"? I know, I know, so why'd I go in? Well my colleague had something from D'Guru last week that smelled divine, and since then I've been craving chicken tikka masala, the one Indian dish I know I like. It was on the board today and the rest, as they say, is history. The food is SO FRESH. It actually tastes like a meal you'd sit down to at someone's house--none of that tasting-remnants-of-freezing or tasting-additive-junk one can readily find in the Financial District. I love that inside, at the counter, they list the ingredients (in broad terms) to each of the dishes so a newbie to Indian food like me can figure out what to get. That's a huge plus. The joyous woman behind the counter, another plus. With a meal like the chicken tikka masala you get to choose a vegetarian side--I didn't know this and so when the woman asked what I wanted for the side, I was confused...but hell, those look like potatoes, I'll take those with my white rice! The potatoes rocked, too. I am not a naan expert, but I can say when you open the foil pack of naan it's nice and soft and chewy (don't know if it's supposed to be), but very quickly turns hard, almost like the effect one gets with microwaving bread. Dunno. But I can deal with just not eating the naan. Oh, and the chicken tikka masala was truly delicious--spicey, but not too spicey. Made my nose run a little...just like a good tikka masala should. I love it here!
(5)johnny b.
great lunch break indian eats here! nuff said!
(5)Eamon K.
A nice, new, clean, well-priced addition to this up and coming block downtown. The food is delicious and authentic. A family owned business in an area surrounded by chain lunch places. I love it and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to support privately owned local business people vs. corporate chains that surround this hidden gem.
(5)Paul M.
Finally!... an Indian option for lunch in the Financial District. The portions are generous, the service is friendly and efficint, the price is reasonable and most importantly the food is delicious. I go there about once a week and have not been disappointed.
(5)Alicia C.
Had the chicken combo with vindaloo and aloo gobi. It was great. I agree with some of the other reviewers that I don't love the naan-hybrid they use, but the sauce and spicing is spot on. I have been missing an indian lunch spot since I moved to Boston and this hits the spot.
(4)John K.
Quick and easy place to grab takeout for lunch. I little pricey for takeout lunch, but taste good. Menu changes daily.
(4)Snowy C.
The food is delicious and authentic.
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