Bhindi Bazaar Cafe

An extraordinarily attentive waitstaff and diverse cuisine from all regions of the subcontinent make Bhindi Bazaar a fun and even eye-opening experience. Light and innovative appetizers such as the shrimp balchow ($7) and chaat papri (chickpeas, potatoes, wheat chips, and yogurt; $4.50) aptly prepare the palate for heartier entrees. Skip the all-too-familiar North Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala ($12) and vegetable korma ($11) and instead try the more exciting biryani ($12-14) plates or the boti kabab (grilled lamb marinated in special spices; 16). Heaping portions leave little room for dessert, but those with a sweet tooth should indulge in one of the many types of lassi ($3.50) or the homemade kulfi (ice cream, $4). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.