Tanjore

18 Eliot St, Cambridge MA 02138 Today's hours: 11:00 am-2:30 pm, 5:00 pm-10:30 pm tanjoreharvardsq.com (617) 603-3560

Cuisines and Dishes at Tanjore:

Indian

Menu for Tanjore

Accompaniments

Saag $7.95
Seasoned spinach and fenugreek leaves
Baigan $7.95
Grilled and mashed eggplant
Bombay Bhaji $7.95
Flavored combination of tomatoes, coconut and herbs
Kheema $9.95
Minced lamb with herbs and spices
Raita $3.25
Savory yogurt with cucumber
Dal Lentils $7.50
Mango Chutney $2.45
Mixed Pickle $2.45

Appetizers

Roasted Papad $2.45
Cumin flavored lentil crisps
Fried Papad $2.45
Cumin flavored lentil crisps
Garnished Papad $3.25
Cumin flavored lentil crisps
2 Samosa $4.35
Potatoes and peas in savory crispy pastry
Pakora $4.35
Onion, potatoes, cauliflowers and cumin seeds rolled with gram flour
Assorted Bhajia $4.35
Assorted vegetable fritters
Batata Wada $4.35
Potatoes and herbs wrapped in a gram flour batter
Dhokla Patra $5.45
Combination of steamed gram flour bread and patra leaves tempered with black mustard seeds
Paneer Pakora $5.45
Batter fried cubes of our homemade cottage cheese
Tanjore Veg Tiffin $9.50
A delightful combination of vegetable appetizers
Chicken Pakora $5.45
Boneless chicken lightly spiced in a crispy chick-pea batter
Chicken Samosa $5.45
Minced chicken cooked with spices and stuffed in a crispy pastary
Chicken Tikka $7.95
Our boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and cooked over charcoal
Reshmi Kabob $7.95
Pate of chicken baked on skewers over charcoal
Shrimp Peri-Peri $8.50
Shrimp toasted in exotic spices
Tandoori Shrimp $8.50
Marinated shrimp cooked on a skewer over charcoal served with raita

Assorted Juice and Water Drinks

Mango Juice $2.50
Cranberry Juice $2.50
Pineapple Juice $2.50
Orange Juice $2.50
Perrier $2.50
San Pellegrino $5.25

Breads

Plain Naan $3.95
A popular bread baked on walls of clay oven and enriched with butter. Can be ordered dry
Aloo - Potatoes Naan $4.35
A popular bread baked on walls of clay oven and enriched with butter. Can be ordered dry
Onion Naan $4.35
A popular bread baked on walls of clay oven and enriched with butter. Can be ordered dry
Garlic Naan $4.35
A popular bread baked on walls of clay oven and enriched with butter. Can be ordered dry
Panner - Cottage Cheese Naan $4.35
A popular bread baked on walls of clay oven and enriched with butter. Can be ordered dry
Peshwari - Nuts and Raisins Naan $4.25
A popular bread baked on walls of clay oven and enriched with butter. Can be ordered dry
Kheema - Ground Lamb Naan $4.95
A popular bread baked on walls of clay oven and enriched with butter. Can be ordered dry
Plain Poori $2.50
Deep fried whole wheat puffed bread
Spinach Poori $3.50
Deep fried whole wheat puffed bread
Plain Paratha $4.35
Whole wheat bread cooked on a skillet
Aloo - Potatoes Paratha $4.95
Whole wheat bread cooked on a skillet
Spinach Paratha $4.25
Whole wheat bread cooked on a skillet
Kheema - Ground Lamb Paratha $4.75
Whole wheat bread cooked on a skillet
Bread Basket $10.50
Combination of plain, onion and garlic naan
Tandoori Roti $3.25
Whole wheat bread baked in our clay oven
2 Chapati $3.25
Flat whole wheat bread

Chaats & Cold Appetizers

Dahi Bhalla $5.95
Lentil dumplings in yogurt and tamarind chutney
Samosa Chaat $7.50
Savory chick peas topped with samosa, yogurt and tamarind sauce
Bhel $7.50
Puffed rice, gram flour sev noodle, crushed pooris, tomatoes and onions mixed with sweet and tangy sauces
Dahi Batata Poori $7.50
Crisp poories topped with potatoes, gram flour sev, tamarind and yogurt
Chaat Papri $7.50
Wheat chips and chick peas tossed with tamarind and yogurt
Pani Poori $7.95
Semolina pooris topped with moong beans, gram flour sev and savory sauces

Combination Dinners

Vegetable Combo $18.95
Subji khorma and saag paneer served with raita basmati rice and plain naan
Chicken Combo $20.95
Chicken tikka masala and chicken saag served with raita, basmati rice and plain naan
South Indian Combo $14.95
Idili, wada and a masala dosa served with coconut chutney and sambhar

Rice

Vegetable Biryani $13.95
Rice cooked with an exotic blend of herbs and spices, served with raita
Chicken Biryani $14.95
Rice cooked with an exotic blend of herbs and spices, served with raita
Lamb Biryani $15.95
Rice cooked with an exotic blend of herbs and spices, served with raita
Shrimp Biryani $16.50
Rice cooked with an exotic blend of herbs and spices, served with raita
Peas Pulao $7.50
Rice cooked with onion, green, peas, and cumin
Basmati Rice $2.50 - $4.50
Fragrant rice cooked with a hint of cumin seeds

Soups & Salads

Mulligatawney $4.95
Traditional lentil soup flavored with herbs and spices
Tomato Coconut Shorba $4.95
A flavorful combination of tomatoes, coconuts, and herbs
Fajjeta $4.95
A savory yogurt and mango soup
Tomato Rasam Wada $4.95
Red gram lentil soup laced with tomatoes and tamarind and complimented with rice letil dumplings
Tanjore Salad $4.35
Kachumber on a bed of lettuce served with raita
Kachumber $2.50
Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots tossed in lemon and herbs

Southern Favorites

Plain Dosa $7.95
Crepes made with rice and lentils served with coconut chutney and sambar
Masala Dosa $9.95
Crepes made with rice and lentils served with coconut chutney and sambar. Stuffed with potatoes & onions
Chicken Dosa $10.95
Crepes made with rice and lentils served with coconut chutney and sambar. Stuffed with chicken, potatoes and onions
Kheema Dosa $11.50
Crepes made with rice and lentils served with coconut chutney and sambar. Stuffed with lamb, potatoes & onions
Mysore Masala $10.50
Crepes made with rice and lentils served with coconut chutney and sambar. Crepe is lined with a chili paste
Uttapam $10.50
Rice and lentil pancake topped with onions, peppers, and corinader served with coconut chutney and sambhar
Idli Sambhar $5.95
Steamed rice and lentil cakes served with coconut chutney and sambhar
Medu Wada $5.95
Lentil dumplings served with coconut chutney and sambhar lentil stew.
Vegetable Xacuti $13.95
Delightful coconut and tamarind curry served with basmati rice
Chicken Xacuti $14.95
Delightful coconut and tamarind curry served with basmati rice
Shrimp Xacuti $16.50
Delightful coconut and tamarind curry served with basmati rice
Salmon Xacuti $16.50
Delightful coconut and tamarind curry served with basmati rice
Vegetable Madras Curry (Medium) $13.95
A curry prepared with southern indian spices and sprinkling of red chillies served with basmati rice
Chicken Madras Curry (Medium) $14.95
A curry prepared with southern indian spices and sprinkling of red chillies served with basmati rice
Shrimp Madras Curry (Medium) $16.50
A curry prepared with southern indian spices and sprinkling of red chillies served with basmati rice
Salmon Madras Curry (Medium) $16.50
A curry prepared with southern indian spices and sprinkling of red chillies served with basmati rice
Kheema Kothmir $15.95
Lamb minced with spices and cooked with fresh coriander leaves
Chicken Chettinad $14.95
Chicken simmered with coconut, curry leaves and spices

Tandoori

Chicken Khurchan $14.95
Boneless tandoori chicken tossed with herbs and spices
Tandoori Chicken $13.95
Popular indian barbeque chicken
Reshmi Kebab $14.95
Pate of chicken and herbs wrapped on a skewer and grilled over charcoal
Chicken Tikka $14.95
Boneless chicken marinated in our homemade yogurt & rubbed with spices and cooked over charcoal
Boti Kebab $16.50
Lamb chunks rolled in our special marinate and char grilled
Kakori Kebab $15.95
Lamb minced with herbs and spices wrapped on a skewer and cooked over charcoal
Salmon Tikka $16.95
Delightful gently spiced salmon flavored with cumin seeds
Tandoori Shrimp $16.50
Shrimp roasted in a tangy marinated over charcoal
Tandoori Mix $17.95
Delightful combination of chicken, lamb and shrimp

Traditional Favorites

Vegetable Jalfrezi (Mild) $13.95
A popular bengali preparation using turmeric, red chilies, mustard seeds, cumin and coriander
Chicken Jalfrezi (Mild) $14.95
A popular bengali preparation using turmeric, red chilies, mustard seeds, cumin and coriander
Shrimp Jalfrezi (Mild) $16.50
A popular bengali preparation using turmeric, red chilies, mustard seeds, cumin and coriander
Lamb Kadai (Mild) $15.95
Tomatoes, onions, and green peppers tossed in exotic spices
Chicken Kadai (Mild) $14.95
Tomatoes, onions, and green peppers tossed in exotic spices
Shrimp Kadai (Mild) $16.50
Tomatoes, onions, and green peppers tossed in exotic spices
Paneer - Cottage Cheese Kadai (Mild) $13.95
Tomatoes, onions, and green peppers tossed in exotic spices
Vegetable Kadai (Mild) $13.95
Tomatoes, onions, and green peppers tossed in exotic spices
Navaratan Mix Vegetables Khorma $13.50
Blend of spices cooked in cashew nut puree and yogurt
Chicken Khorma $14.95
Blend of spices cooked in cashew nut puree and yogurt
Lamb Khorma $15.95
Blend of spices cooked in cashew nut puree and yogurt
Shrimp Khorma $16.50
Blend of spices cooked in cashew nut puree and yogurt
Chicken Masala $14.95
A popular curry made with tomatoes and fenugreek leaves
Lamb Masala $15.95
A popular curry made with tomatoes and fenugreek leaves
Navaratan Mix Vegetables Masala $13.50
A popular curry made with tomatoes and fenugreek leaves
Paneer - Cottage Cheese Masala $13.95
A popular curry made with tomatoes and fenugreek leaves
Salmon Masala $16.50
A popular curry made with tomatoes and fenugreek leaves
Shrimp Masala $16.50
A popular curry made with tomatoes and fenugreek leaves
Paneer - Cottage Cheese Saagwala $13.95
Spinach, and fenugreek leaves seasoned and cooked
Aloo - Potatoes Saagwala $13.95
Spinach, and fenugreek leaves seasoned and cooked
Lamb Saagwala $15.95
Spinach, and fenugreek leaves seasoned and cooked
Chicken Saagwala $14.95
Spinach, and fenugreek leaves seasoned and cooked
Shrimp Saagwala $16.50
Spinach, and fenugreek leaves seasoned and cooked
Chicken Vindaloo (Medium) $14.95
A hot and spicy curry with chilies, garam masala, ginger, garlic laced with vinegar
Lamb Vindaloo (Medium) $15.95
A hot and spicy curry with chilies, garam masala, ginger, garlic laced with vinegar
Shrimp Vindaloo (Medium) $16.50
A hot and spicy curry with chilies, garam masala, ginger, garlic laced with vinegar
Vegetable Vindaloo (Medium) $13.95
A hot and spicy curry with chilies, garam masala, ginger, garlic laced with vinegar
Aloo Chole $13.50
Chickpeas and potatoes in delightful savory sauce
Aloo Mutter $13.95
Combination of potatoes and peas cooked in herbs and spices
Baigan Bhurta $13.95
Mashed eggplant cooked with tomatoes, green peas and spices
Balti Spiced Vegetables $13.95
Vegetables cooked with green mango, herbs, and lentils
Bhindi Achari $13.95
Okra cooked with pickling spices, fennel and onion seeds, mustard and turmeric
Bhindi Masala $13.95
Okra cooked with onions, dry mango and turmeric
Vegetable Bombay Bhaji $13.95
Bombay style mixed vegetables mashed with exotic spices
Chicken Bombay Bhaji $14.95
Bombay style mixed vegetables mashed with exotic spices
Lamb Bombay Bhaji $15.95
Bombay style mixed vegetables mashed with exotic spices
Dal Bukhara $12.95
Black lentils cooked in tomatoes and spices
Gobi Char Chari $12.50
Cauliflower and potatoes flavored with fennel and onion seeds
Malai Kofta $13.95
Vegetable croquettes stuffed with nuts and herbs simmered in delightful gravy
Mutter Paneer $13.95
Green peas and cottage cheese cooked in herbs and spices
Shahi Paneer $14.95
Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a rich tomatoes and herb sauce
Khara Masala Balti Chicken $14.95
Chicken cooked with delightful whole spices tossed with herbs
Lamb Bhuna $15.95
A simple country style lamb curry
Malabar Masala $15.95
Lamb sauteed with ginger, cilantro, spices from malabar coast
Ra Rah Lamb $15.95
Lamb cooked with herbs and spices
Rogan Josh $15.95
A traditional lamb curry cooked with cloves, cardamom and other delightful spices
Sali Boti $15.95
Bombay style lamb curry flavored with apricot
Dohi Macchi $16.50
Salmon curry made with yogurt sauce and turmeric
Malwani Macchi $16.50
Salmon in a spicy sauce with coconut, ginger, tomatoes and red chilies
Shrimp no Paatio $16.50
Shrimp simmered in a delightful sweet and sour curry

Sweets

Gulab Jamun $3.95
Evaporated milk dumplings dipped in rose syrup served warm and topped with crushed pistachio
Kheer $3.95
Indian style rice pudding flavored with cardamom
Ras Malai $4.95
Homemade cottage cheese patties in flavorful milk sauce
Shrikhand $4.95
Yogurt whipped with saffron and cardamom
Mango Kulfi $4.95
Malai Kulfi $4.95

Beverages

Sweet Lassi $2.95
Refreshing yogurt drink in a flavor of your choice
Salted Lassi $2.95
Refreshing yogurt drink in a flavor of your choice
Rose Lassi $3.25
Refreshing yogurt drink in a flavor of your choice
Mango Lassi $3.95
Refreshing yogurt drink in a flavor of your choice
Saffron Lassi $3.95
Refreshing yogurt drink in a flavor of your choice
Fresh Lime Soda $2.50
Chai $2.50
Indian style tea brewed in a pot
Darjeeling Tea $2.50
Served in a pot milk on the side
Assam Tea $2.50
Served in a pot milk on the side
Bengal Spiced Tea $2.50
Served in a pot milk on the side. With decaffeinated, herbal
Dark Roast Coffee $2.50
Soda (Can) $1.25
2 Liter Soda $2.50
Mango Juice $2.50
Cranberry Juice $2.50
Pineapple Juice $2.50
Orange Juice $2.50
Perrier $2.50
San Pelligrino $5.00

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Ratings and Reviews for Tanjore

Jan 21 2009

hardinghouseinncambrdge via Citysearch

With its extremely fresh and abundantly flavorful cuisine, Tanjore is Harvard Square?s best Indian restaurant. The breads, includi...read more
Jul 31 2008

localityboy via Citysearch

Worst place to go if you are looking for a good dinner experience...seriously..... all the dishes they make are rather pre cooked...read more
Mar 02 2007

gobears2001 via Citysearch

I've been to Tanjore for their lunch buffet and for occasional take out snacks. Their dining area is cold and often unpleasant and...read more

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In Short
A warm, inviting interior and a knowledgeable waitstaff help make Tanjore one of Cambridge's most popular Indian restaurants. Typical of the menu's intricate curries is the Malabar masala (lamb sautéed with ginger and onions, then braised with Malabar Coast spices). The vindaloos (vinegar-marinated meat in a sweet-sour barbecue sauce) can be adjusted for those adverse to intense heat. Cooling, yogurt-based lassi drinks are available to combat the spice.

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