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Passage To India is located in Massachusetts. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Indian cuisine. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features a buffet and catering.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Again, with Anmol in Beverly, I had a tough time deciding between 3 or 4. It's like 3.51 star...but then again, I think about my Jackson Heights, NY experience of Indian food and it automatically...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New go-to when I come home to visit my Mom a few times a year. We've now been 3 times & keeps getting better. Last week we shared a meat & a vegi sampler, as well as some samosas. Pretty standard...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favourite restaurants in Salem. I'm used to having a ton of Indian food places back where I used to live, and coming here always reminds me of my mum's cooking. Everything tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I tried this restaurant based on the other reviews below. Thank you for the great reviews! We really enjoyed this place. I would have made it a 4 1/2 stars but there is no option for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last weekend while visiting my aunt in Salem.It was... Decent. Tasty, but nothing exceptional.We had Chicken Mehkni, Shrimp Tikka Masala, and Chicken Saag along with some Naan.We stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service! This place is my favourite Indian restaurant of the north shore
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok fine. Five stars.I walked in here with high hopes of spotting a "celebrity". Fail. Thanks Yelpers.This place is good. I was seated promptly and had no problems with any of the staff. They seem...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The services was terrible. Chicken Tikka was ok. Naan was really good. doubt I will go back....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason why Passage has nearly 80 reviews and nothing below a 3-star rating. A Passage to India serves the best Indian cuisine around. Period. The quality and flavor of their dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner with a group of 16, after having called only minutes before to ask if they could accommodate a group of our size. When we got to the restaurant, we were seated promptly and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Salem, my boyfriend and I walked all over town trying to find a nice little restaurant to have our "welcome to town" lunch at. We stumbled upon Passage and decided to try it out....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful Indian food (and I am VERY picky about my Indian food). The staff is courteous and quick. I go here almost every week and the food is always consistently well cooked. It's rare that I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a very good place. It was my first time having Indian food. The wood was excellent if you like Indian I just don't have a taste for all the spices and methods of cooking. The staff and owner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been there numerous times with both large and small groups and they are always fantastic! The food is fantastic, as good as any in and around Boston, best of the North Shore! The menu selection...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word...YUM! Great/fresh tasting food. Nice staff...can't say enough about this place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recently tried there take out which can be done online. Very easy program to pick out what you want and food was ready in 20 minutes. Got to love this place : )
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge selection. One of the best onion chutneys I have ever had. I found most things to be quite mild so If you want it really spicy you may have to ask.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"A Passage to India" is probably my most treasured and most visited restaurant in Salem. Classy atmosphere, an amazing menu and great location make it one of Salem's must-eats.Their vegetarian options...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious Indian food. We have dined here a few times and will definitely be coming back. The dinner sampler in both meat and non-meat versions gives you a lovely sample of several dishes and comes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one my absolute favorite places to eat in Salem. The food is excellent, and the staff is very polite. The food can get a little expensive, which is why I try to go during lunch time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. It is centrally located in downtown Salem; it has a very friendly staff; and the food is delicious. A few of my favorites: garlic Nan bread, vegetable biryani and Tandoori...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will rob a bank to eat here.For those of you who are a little post-9/11-trigger-happy, I was just kidding. I wouldn't really rob a bank to eat here. I'd rob something smaller, like a Hess. Ok,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the BEST Indian food on the North Shore! I really love this place and the food especially. I have been here often and have brought new people here as well and they all rave about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
NOTE: My overall rating is 3.5 stars which is not currently a Yelp option.Passage is a solid Indian restaurant and a welcome addition to dining options on the north shore. The food and service are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited when I found out an Indian restaurant was coming to Salem a few years ago and I have never been disappointed. This is my favorite local restaurant. I never have a bad experience...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to many places for Indian food..and this place rocks. Great atmosphere, great food, a little pricey but what do you expect for good food. Avoid the mall indian food and come here.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch with mom... it's a good thing especially when they let her use her coupon. Mom likes this. The service was the perfect balance of attentiveness without intrusion. Food=lovely! Atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so anyplace with a full online menu gets high points with me. I like to research. Add online ordering and I am really happy. If Passage to India would just add delivery then I might pee a little. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
c usually gets garlic naan beef rogan josh, and k usually gets poori, cheese pakora and veggie pakora. always perfect. the atmosphere is relaxing, and the service is great. if we lived closer,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Naan/Online OrderingIf there is anything to die for in this world it is a naan bread hot out of the tandoor and Passage to India is a perfect location to enjoy this wonderful experience. Their naan is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love this place!!This is coming from someone who has never grown up around Indian food. Actually most people in my culture would hate Indian food for its excessive use of spices. When I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss this place dearly so I must give it a shout out. Looking forward to my next East Coast visit so I can dine at this quaint, cozy, and authentic establishment.I must say that the Chicken Tikka...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as Indian restaurants go, this is my second favorite. It is at a distinct disadvantage since I've been frequenting my favorite one for more almost 20 years. Their bread sampler is fantastic and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, loved it, and cannot wait to go back. I'm a big fan of dark wood, which pretty much describes the interior of the restaurant--windows face out to the Salem street, with large paintings on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the people here are SO NICE and the food is always fresh, full of authentic flavor, and fulfilling. the naan and the sauce/salad/relish/whatever they call it that they bring out with the naan is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another favorite. Food is just awesome. If you've never had Indian food before try it first here. If you still don't like it, then maybe you're just an idiot.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place.First off the food is really good, below is my critic.Vegetable pakora- authentic Garlic naan- probably the best I've had, and tasted home madeAloo gobhi (potatoes and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Passage to India was our savior the year my husband and I were living with my parents out in the 'burbs. We would go here at least once a month to quell the cravings my Glaswegian husband had for "an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A Passage to India was the warm, welcoming setting for my book club's latest Saturday night meeting. The staff was fantastic, rolling with some changes in our plan (including the need to procure us...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes. Very Yes. Dank vegetarian and vegan options. SUPER yummy. Great prices. GREAT staff. Yes.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, I don't claim to be an expert on Indian food, just a fan. That said, This is as good as I've had anyplace. It even beat the Indian I had at a famous London place.Highlights include the Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very solid indian food. Had some poori, chicken tikka masala, and vegetable masala. All were excellent. Service was a bit slow but the food more than made up for that. Highly recommend.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent indian food. Try the lamb biriyani.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting greatness, so maybe that's why I was a bit underwhelmed by my experience at A Passage to India.I had the Chicken Tikka Masala (boneless white meat diced chicken tandoori cooked in a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only managed to eat here once, and from what I remember it was amazing. However: a wait of over 3/4 hour more than once, or worse (the City of Salem's fault) no parking space after circling for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Passage to India is the best Indian food that Salem has to offer, so I'll take it. Service is perpetually good and they make some really tasty food. The lunch specials are affordable and they can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Passage to India is excellent and atmosphere is wonderful. Everything I have tried on the menu is delicious, but the Salmon Tandoori and the Malai Kofta are sooooooooo good! This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very popular place with the locals. Well, I actually don't know that for a fact, I just saw a lot of white folks there.This place is pretty average for Indian food. I have never met an Indian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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The best thing about this place the the Kasmir Naan & the worst is the chat. Everything inbetween is just okay.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Passage to India is one of my favorite restaurants in Salem, let alone favorite Indian restaurants. The food is consistently delicious. As far as I know, being a white girl from New Jersey, the good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a few times now for both lunch and dinner at Passage to India. All of my experiences there have been positive. They offer an ample menu selection as well as full bar, the food is really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of indian food and this place is a great standby when I just want some garlic naan - but every time I'm here i feel like i'm cheating on Anmol. The food is good but the waiters are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could afford to eat here every day! I am craving Malai Kofta (pardon if I've misspelled) right now in fact. I love the mango lassi too. It's a classy place and the portions are generous. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a trip to India this year, I have a newfound appreciation for the food at Passage to India. Although they are missing a few of the new favorites I discovered on my trip, in freshness and quality...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well Maggy J. ur right they must have been having a off day cuz these guys rock.....Apple Juice
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Started with a fish pakora appetizer followed by Goa shrimp curry and fish curry entrees with a side of naan. The fish pakora was just ok, the fish a little on the dry side. The Goa shrimp curry had a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work in Salem for some real tools and A Passage to India was my lunchtime escape. I would order up some takeout online (garlic naan, paneer tikka masala, vegetable pakoras, all for about 15...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great if you can spare 20 for dinner. Unless you have a sugar-momma to take care of you, which I do not at the moment. So okay, here's the low down on this place. Negatives are: No...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Indian cuisine is by far one of my absolute favorites so I love to try it in every city I visit. This was one of the best meals I have ever had!! I went basic this time and just got the Chicken Curry (hot) and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started going here when they first opened nearly 5 or so years ago and i've been hooked ever since. It rapidly became uber-popular. Food is excellent! Service is good, though a couple of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was full on last Saturday night when I went, but we had a reservation and the owner was very accomodating at seating us and setting up the table while we waited for the rest of our party to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Normally, I'd be a little shy about rating a restaurant that's an ethnicity so far from my own, but I have a handful of first-generation Indian friends; and they back my enthusiasm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well I have to second all the good votes this restaurant got. We went here on our way to the Peabody-Essex Museum. While the parking is the usual Boston area hassle, everything after that was great....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend who had never had Indian food and was somewhat afraid to try it, decided she loved it after eating here. We got a small bread basket to sample all of the different breads, and they were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious and fresh Indian cuisine. I haven't found better on the North Shore, though admittedly there is little competition.It gets busy on the weekends, and we've had to wait a little while for an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, good. Need to go to London to do better. Try the lunch menu takeout, the portions are large and the price is 1/2. We eat from here twice a month.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! Every time I have company from out of town we eat here. They always love it, never fails. I'v never had a bad dish and the service is wonderful. They also have a good beer and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
San Francisco ....you should be very sad that passage to india is not in our home town. I know we have lots of good indian restuarants and they have at least 100 reviews or more on here... and they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here numerous times. Service is always friendly, efficient and the dining area is always clean. I usually get the lamb or chicken saag. Always awesome. Have ventured out to get some curry...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Indian food isn't truly good unless it is fresh and this food is clearly fresh. I now live in Washington, DC and every time I go home to MA, I try to eat here. The spices jump out at you and every...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is a great Indian restaurant. I've consistently had good food and service here - and the bartender is creative! He made me some great drink on my birthday that involved champagne, peach...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great authentic Indian restaurant perfect for lunch or dinner. Their homemade nann is highly recommended. The wait staff is very attentive, refilling the your water non-stop which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant can't be beat when it comes to Indian cuisine. i have tried other places and this one is just by far the best thing when it comes down to it. They have a variety of foods. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times now. Once for a relaxed lunch and a second time for dinner. At dinner time the place was packed! But they still managed to seat my wife and I in very short order....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on Friday night and had reservations for 8pm, but we weren't seated until about 8:30. My only complaint with the place was the crowded front room and the wait. Food was absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I are very particular about our Indian food, and this place does a fantastic job. She loves her food REALLY hot, and Passage tends to make that happen for her, which is a big plus, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Passage of India a number of times and have never been disappointed. The service is excellent and fast, the food is great. The restaurant is always meticulously clean. I went most...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Passage to India. The staff is friendly, courteous and attentive. The food is delicious and their selections of breads are wonderful. I am a big fan of the Kashmir naan. They have tons of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here. They have a lot of vegetarian options along with the meat options. The vegetable masala is really good. The Naan (sp?) bread is great. I really like the fact that they ask...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Passage to India has incredible service and wonderful food. The family-run atmosphere shows the pride everyone has in this restaurant, and the prices are very reasonable. My favorites include the fabulous...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their tends to not be many Indian restaurants on the North Shore, in fact short of food court offerings I think this is the only restaurant around!Their food is flavorful, spicey and true to what...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy having an Indian restaurant nearby and the owners of this restaurant have a very loyal following. I've found the staff friendly although there does seem to be a bit of a problem each time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is excellent. Spicy, but that can be altered to your taste. Service is excellent too, and they do take out. It's a popular place. If you've never tried Indian before, I recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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I loved their coconut soup and the aroma that you are struck with when you walk inside. Also, the atmosphere is quite elegant.
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