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Aman Place
- Nearest Transit:
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Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave (85, 86, 87, 91, CT2)
Somerville Ave @ Union Square (85, 87)
Webster Ave @ Washington St (85, 91)
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
13 reviews for Aman Place
13 reviews in English
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Review from Josh M.
Somerville, MA
3/27/2012
Like a lot of people, I've used them via Foodler for delivery.
The Malai Kofta and Shahi Paneer Korma I've ordered are watery and less flavorful than almost any other Indian food place I've been to in the area. The naan was serviceable.
But the delivery last time was really goddamn quick...I placed the order at 11PM and received my meal at 11:20...unreal! That's more like takeout time than delivery time.
I would never go here for the food. But I might order from here again if most other Indian food places are closed and I have a craving for sub-continent delicacies.
I can't really bring myself to give anything less than four stars to a restaurant these days...and that delivery was REALLY quick. -
Review from S C.
Cambridge, MA
5/18/2012
Like some others on Yelp, I am only compelled to write reviews when something remarkable happens. I appreciate, though, that even the great/good eateries will drop the ball occasionally. I'm mostly vegetarian and highly critical of anything I order that includes either fish or chicken breast. I ultimately decided to order from this place because a discount was available and I'm a sucker. That's my disclaimer.
I had delivered: Garlic Naan, Swordfish Masala, Navratan Korma, and Saag Aloo (all medium spicy). I read reviews before ordering and went with two safety entrees and one risky one. Turns out that was a good move because the swordfish masala ruined my appetite. It was as though only the bones and head were removed and all else was thrown into the pot. A lot of skin and fat, and it was rubbery and undercooked. I am now scarred for life, haha. On the bright side, the masala was decent...based on the small amount I had. The other negative was the garlic naan. It was thick and doughy like the naan you can sometimes find in a grocery store.
The safety entrees were decent, but not remarkable. -
Review from Sabrina G.
Somerville, MA
11/21/2011
I just ordered delivery and I was so impressed I had to get on yelp and write a review before I forgot.
I ordered from Foodler and got a 25% off, making this meal incredibly affordable. I got an order of Veggie Samosas (comes with 2), Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, and a Mango Lassi. Everything was delicious and cost me under $20 (with tip)!!
The Samosas were piping hot and crispy. The Naan was decent, not the best I've had, but certainly not the worst. The CTM was pretty good, too. Rice came with the tikka masala but it was just enough for one serving, and the portion of tikka masala is big enough for 2 servings at least. I asked them to make it medium spicy since several reviewers said it was bland. I didn't find it to be bland at all - so maybe that's the trick.The mango lassi was excellent, too!
All in all I am very happy and will certainly get delivery from them again. -
Review from Julia F.
2/23/2011
Should I have called them directly? I have no idea... Sometimes when I'm hungry and feel like being lazy, I don't even want to make a phone call. Then, I get all confused, and don't like to be redirected to other websites, or pay delivery charges. I'll do more research next time. Promise
First order :
Chicken Tikka Masala (hot & served with rice and chutney)
Raita
Chapati
Mixed pickle
I vow to never eat this "mixed pickle" again. It was a strange combination of salty and sour. It was not a good combo. It also went against everything else that was on my plate.
Overall the food was bland, and fairly tasteless. The chicken tikka masala came and it was spicy. It didn't have a good flavor, the consistency was kind of pulpy. No bueno, Aman, you done me wrong. The raita was sour, it didn't taste good. I don't think that I will be giving them repeat business. I should've just gone with what I knew... It's such a hard letdown to get bad delivery. Story of my life this whole month!Listed in: tikka
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Review from Aboud Y.
Cambridge, MA
6/4/2011
This review is based on one delivery experience (via Foodler w/25% discount). Basically it was the definition of "Meh," but I might give them another shot. FWIW...the delivery arrived promptly and everything I ordered was there.
Their one glimmer of hope? The Chicken Jalfrezzi (which was quite tasty).
But this place doesn't really give me any good reason to choose it over the many other fine Indian spots in Boston/Cambridge (e.g., Samraat, Desi Dhaba, etc.). -
Review from Evan S.
Medford, MA
7/30/2011
I think I am becoming addicted to their food.
We ordered through Foodler. It was our first delivered Indian food experience so I was happy with how well it went. So well that, we have since ordered from them every week.
The only thing odd is how they always ring the doorbell about 400 times in a row. I always know it's them though so maybe that's like their calling card. I would also love to have more sauce included in the order. I don't have any real complaints.
Our orders:
I don't eat meat so I always get veg meals. My appetizer addiction has grown now to where I am ordering the veg platter as my meal. They make great cheese pakora, samosas, and veg tikki.
My family loves meat however and they seem to particularly enjoy the chicken Tikki Masala and the chicken naan.
My son loves the mango lassi and he recommends that I add that in here. -
Review from Devon M.
12/4/2010
I'm kind of in love with Aman Place. It's near home, the food is fresh and delicious, and the delivery is nice and quick. We've ordered the vegetarian and the non-vegetarian appetizer platter, vegetarian briyani, chicken korma, shahi panner korma, and a variety of naans. Everything has been delicious and hot upon arriving to us.
I really enjoyed the vegetable briyani, much more than at other local Indian restuarants, and the veggies tasted very fresh and not straight from a bag of mixed vegetables. It was a smidge on the spicy side for being mild, and Jesse said it was too spicy. I didn't feel like it was too hot, but there was definitely more heat than most mild dishes elsewhere. I enjoyed the meat samosas and the fish pakoras that came in the non-vegetarian appetizer platter a lot as well. The naan is buttery and light.
Be sure to split dishes-the portions are generous. I'll definitely keep ordering from here. -
Review from Marshunda S.
Somerville, MA
11/12/2011
I just ordered delivery from http://eat24hours.com, and the food arrived 20 minutes later. I will order again. This is the first time. The food was ok. Didn't get enough rice for the amount of Chicken Vindaloo I received. I LOVED the garlic naan! Instead of having the garlic on top of the naan, it was inside a thick piece of naan. Mmmmmm good.
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Review from Leighann F.
Astoria, Queens, NY
1/6/2010 1 photo
After a particularly salty experience with my usual Indian takeout place, I couldn't bring myself to look at their menu without craving a gallon of water. My thirst for Indian food, however, apparently cannot be quenched, thus my mission for a new go-to spot materialized. Shamefully, I order the same thing every time and simply wanted a place that served these things, along with Coca Cola. Don't judge.
Having ordered from Aman a couple of times, and intending to continue ordering from them, there a few things to be noted:
-The delivery is quick. I usually order through Foodler and it always comes in 45 minutes or less. And everything arrives piping hot!
-The vegetable samosas are fantastic. Crispy, not oily, with a nice little kick to the flavor. Not spicy...just pleasantly far from bland.
-The chicken saag is excellent. It's on the spicy side, the chicken is not chewy, the portion is enough for 2-3 meals and it's $11. Yes, please.
And now for the only, but admittedly very big, draw back:
-Their naan is consistently lacking. It's thin, it's flavorless and it's stale. No fluffiness to be found. If you order garlic naan, don't expect any garlic.
Despite the not-awesome naan, Aman is now officially in my takeout rotation, replacing my usual spot for the time being, with a less-salty, cheaper and often quicker option for Indian. -
Review from Kate S.
Boston, MA
9/19/2010
I love Indian food, and Aman Place is one of the few that delivers later in the evening. I have now ordered delivery from Aman three times. Three times a charm; I am never making that mistake again.
THE FIRST TIME
Delivery took about an hour and a half. That's a long wait when I was only ordering enough food for two people. When everything arrived, it was a little cold. I'm assuming the driver got lost; not a huge deal. I did have a problem with the food. The chicken tikka masala was sort of lacking in... chicken. It was more like a soup or sauce. The vegetable samosas were very bland, surprisingly so. Possibly the worst samosas I have ever tasted.
THE SECOND TIME
This time, delivery was fast. The food, however, still left so much to be desired. The naan was stiff and tasted stale. Once again, the most bland samosas I have ever ordered. The jalfrazi was so thin, it resembled a broth, and the taste was very weak. The tandoori skewers were terrible; they were very plain, not marinated at all, and very overcooked. That's when I swore I would never order from Aman Place again.
THIRD TIME'S AN EFFING CHARM
I had some company and they really wanted Indian food, and Aman was our only delivery option. I figured it couldn't hurt to give them one last chance.
And okay, I get it, lesson learned.
This is what I ordered:
Two (2) orders of chicken tikka masala (these both come with rice)
One extra order of rice
One 2 liter of Coke
This is what was delivered:
One (1) order of chicken tikka masala with rice
One 2 liter of Fanta orange soda
I'm sure I looked confused when I saw the orange soda, and the delivery driver immediately put on a brilliant smile and announced, in a very thick accent, "Fanta very good, Fanta go with EVERYTHING!"
It was too funny to argue with, so I gave him $25.00 (the total was $21 and change) and came inside to discover that I was missing half the order. I immediately called Aman Place, and I swear to god, this is how the actual conversation went down:
Me: I have two small problems; I'm missing an order of tikka masala, an order of extra rice, and I think we were given orange soda instead of Coke.
Aman Place: Orange soda is Fanta. Fanta go with everything!
Me: I'm... sure it does, but do you have Coke?
Aman Place: No, we have Fanta. Fanta go with everything! Is very delicious.
Me: Okay, well --
(click)
Yes, he hung up after that dazzling defense of the powers of orange soda.
So I called back, and asked about the missing food. The same man answered and responded, "Do you want the rest of your order?" I explained that I had just paid for it, so yes, I would like it, please.
It arrived almost two hours later. Ice cold.
There will not be a fourth mistake. They suck. And orange effing soda does not go with ANYTHING. -
Review from Adam S.
Middlesex, MA
2/12/2011
Ordered on Foodler and got a 25% discount. Delivery was quick and food was very hot like it just came out of the oven. Food quality was great as well. Would definitely order from them again.
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Review from Allison R.
Somerville, MA
8/31/2009
cheap and fast indian food is now an option when i don't have the cash to saunter down to punjabi dhaba!
not only did i not want to saunter anywhere to grab dinner tonight, i also didn't want to talk to anyone. enter ordering delivery from aman palace online.
the interweb tells me this restaurant is located in union square, and they held true to their promised delivery time of 35-45 minutes. as someone who orders a lot of delivery, let me tell you, that's no small feat!
i'm glad i ordered my tandoori chicken 'medium hot,' and not 'hot, 'extra hot,' or 'burn half of my tongue off hot,' because this spice level is perfect.
tasty tandoori and a vegetarian combo appetizer were on offer for this order, which was under $15 and has given me leftovers to enjoy for brunch tomorrow.
helpful life tip: i think indian food is great for breakfast the next day with a scrambled egg or two, preferably if you have some naan and a samosa to savor it with.
glad i could help. -
Review from Jillian Y.
San Francisco, CA
11/10/2009
We ordered delivery from here, which arrived in reasonable time. I wish I could say the food was as good as the service, but sadly...although the naan was fresh, hot and tasty, my korma was soooo freaking mild and bland, no nuts, no raisins. The fish pakora were similarly spiceless, and a friend who had the raita had only bad things to say. Decent takeout, but nothing special, especially if you have a taste for authenticity or spice.
