Grand India — Restaurant in Salem

I am so happy this place now exists in my hometown. I’ve lived NYC for a decade and eat out way too much and this place ranks amongst some of the best places I’ve been to. Amazing food, huge menu, beautiful, spacious interior (with full bar!), and excellent, warm and welcoming service. I wish I had taken more pics but I was too excited by the mere sight of the food. The samosas are big and not greasy with a delicious filling, served with addictive mint and tamarind chutneys. The chili chaat appetizer was definitely a new one on me and a must try - massive jalapeños encased in cornmeal batter, stuffed with moist chickpea, topped with yogurt and chutneys - I really wish I’d gotten a pic of this one - Tis a very cool presentation! I also almost cried when I saw dosas on the menu and my parents had never had one so it was cool to see their jaws drop when my beloved giant crepe arrived with masala and three chutneys (the coconut chutney was my favorite part of the whole meal). We also got the beautiful garlic naan (four slices per order), vegetable vindaloo, the saag paneer, and the bhindi (okra) masala all three of which were full of flavor, fresh ingredients, and served with basmati rice. You can chose what level of spice you prefer as well. Our experience dining in was splendid but takeout seems to be pretty popular too. I look forward to coming back with my sister as I think she will also be pretty impressed and will be a great teammate in tackling the rest of the menu - wish this place was around when...

Authentic South Indian Flavors with a Northern Twist!

During my trip to Boston, I stumbled upon this restaurant through a Google search—only to realize it’s actually in New Hampshire! Since it was just 11:30 AM and I had a long drive ahead, I decided to stop by for some dosas.

I expected to be the first customer, but a couple had already settled in. I was warmly greeted by Sindhu, a friendly and pleasant waitress, seated me at the first table—interestingly labeled as Table 14!

I ordered a Masala Dosa with Podi and Coffee, and I must say, the flavors were fantastic! The podi had an authentic South Indian punch, while the potato masala carried a subtle North Indian influence, making for a unique and delicious combination. The spicy tomato chutney was spot on, adding the right amount of heat. The only minor hiccup was that the dosa slightly stuck to the plate, requiring a bit of effort to scrape off with a fork.

The coffee was simply superb—so much so that I ordered another one before heading out!

If you find yourself in this area, I highly recommend stopping by for a taste of South Indian goodness. Great food, welcoming service, and a cozy atmosphere—definitely...

First visit was yesterday around 5:45PM. The seating arrangements aren't well thought out. There are two booths, four seat table, two seat table and another four seat table. Then there are two long high top tables with 8 chairs each I believe. There is also "bar" seating but they don't serve alcohol. The ambiance is lacking. I would not go here on a date!! You could hear the woman in the kitchen yelling. The three tables are so close together you can hear everything your neighbor is saying. All we heard last night were complaints and it ruind our dining experience. Disappointing to say the least. We paid for what we hoped was a nice night out spending our hard earned money but it was spent watching and hearing diners upset. I'm giving them two stars because I know they have kinks to work out. We got our food on time and our waiter was nice but people to our left and right were getting one dish here and one dish there. No one received their dishes all at the same time. I have never ordered chicken korma from any Indian restaurant and recieved DARK MEAT but I did last night. I also ordered it medium and it had no...