The 5 best Indian spots in Cambridge

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Craving Indian food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Indian spots around Cambridge, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.

1. Punjabi Dhaba

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Topping the list is Punjabi Dhaba. Located at 225 Hampshire St. in Wellington-Harrington, the Indian spot is the highest-rated Indian restaurant in Cambridge, boasting four stars out of 895 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Maharaja

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Next up is West Cambridge's The Maharaja, situated at 57 JFK St., Floor 2. With four stars out of 497 reviews on Yelp, the Indian spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Nirvana The Taste of India

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Nirvana The Taste of India, a cocktail bar and Indian spot in Peabody, is another go-to, with four stars out of 168 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1680 Mass Ave. to see for yourself.

4. Suvaai

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Over in North Cambridge, check out Suvaai, which has earned four stars out of 156 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Indian, Sri Lankan and vegetarian spot at 2378 Massachusetts Ave.

5. Surya Indian Kitchen

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Last but not least, there's Surya Indian Kitchen, a Cambridgeport favorite with four stars out of 124 reviews. Stop by 114 Magazine St. to hit up the Indian spot next time the urge strikes.

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