Rassa Boston
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Rassa is an upscale Indian restaurant with a full bar, where we artfully elevate the rich flavors of Southern India’s culinary heritage. Indulge in iconic dishes like crispy Dosas, flavor-packed Bombay Chat, succulent Chicken Kebabs, and aromatic Lamb Biryani, along with much more to tantalize your taste buds.
Enhance your dining experience with our full bar, featuring sophisticated wine pairings, Indian-inspired cocktails, and a selection of premium Scotch.
Immerse yourself in a gastronomic journey that celebrates the vibrant spices and traditions of Southern India. At Rassa, we promise a sophisticated dining experience like no other, blending authentic flavors with modern elegance.
Join us and savor the essence of India in every bite and sip! 🍷✨
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesIndian
- Hours of OperationLunch Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
- Phone number(781) 472-4000
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Location
- AreaWaltham
- Parking detailsNone
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Lunch Combos (Tuesday-Friday 11 AM to 3 PM)
Served with choice of 2 sides
Dal MakhaniUSD 15.00
Buttery, creamy whole lentil curry finished with dry fenugreek leaves
- Samosa or Masala friesUSD 0.00
- House salad or RaitaUSD 0.00
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUSD 0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUSD 0.00
Chicken Tikka MasalaUSD 15.00
Chicken, tomatoes, cream, yogurt, spices
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUSD 0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUSD 0.00
- Samosa or Masala friesUSD 0.00
- House salad or RaitaUSD 0.00
Butter ChickenUSD 15.00
Chicken cooked until tender in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato-based sauce
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUSD 0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUSD 0.00
- Samosa or Masala friesUSD 0.00
- House salad or RaitaUSD 0.00
Chicken ChettinadUSD 15.00
Chicken, black pepper, coconut, curry leaves, fennel seeds, ginger-garlic paste
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUSD 0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUSD 0.00
- Samosa or Masala friesUSD 0.00
- House salad or RaitaUSD 0.00
Chicken VindalooUSD 15.00
Chicken, potato, vinegar, red chili, garlic, ginger, spices
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUSD 0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUSD 0.00
- Samosa or Masala friesUSD 0.00
- House salad or RaitaUSD 0.00
Chicken Manchurian with Fried RiceUSD 15.00
Chicken, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, spring onions
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUSD 0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUSD 0.00
- Samosa or Masala friesUSD 0.00
- House salad or RaitaUSD 0.00
North Indian Veg. Appetizer
Vada Pav (V)USD 14.00
Spiced potato fritter, pav (bread bun), garlic chutney, green chili, coriander
Paneer Tikka (V, D, GF)USD 16.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), yogurt, tandoori spices, bell peppers, onions
Dahi Ke Kebab (V, D, G)USD 14.00
Hung yogurt, paneer, bread crumbs, spices, herbs
Veg Samosa (V, G)USD 12.00
Spiced potato filling, green peas, cumin seeds, pastry dough
Gobi Manchurian (V)USD 16.00
Cauliflower florets, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, green chili, spring onions
South Indian Veg. Appetizer
Kaikari Kola Urundai (V, G)USD 14.00
Mixed vegetable dumplings, chana dal, fennel seeds, curry leaves, spices
Medu Vada (V, GF)USD 14.00
Urad dal, green chili, ginger, black pepper, curry leaves
Sambar Vada (V, GF)USD 14.00
Lentil fritters (vada), sambar (lentil stew with vegetables), curry leaves, mustard seeds
Idli (V, GF)USD 14.00
Rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds
Guntur Podi Idli (V, GF)USD 14.00
Idli, lentil chili powder, sesame seeds, curry leaves
North Indian Non-Veg. Appetizer
Chicken Malai Kebab (D, GF)USD 18.00
Chicken, cream, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, green chili, cardamom
Chicken Roast (GF)USD 16.00
Chicken drumsticks, yogurt, red chili, garlic, garam masala
Tandoori Chicken Tikka (GF)USD 18.00
Chicken, yogurt, tandoori spices, lemon juice, garlic, ginger
Lamb Chops (GF)USD 20.00
Lamb chops, ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, spices, herbs
Ajwaini Fish Tikka (GF)USD 20.00
Fish chunks, carom seeds (ajwain), yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, spices
South Indian Non-Veg. Appetizer
Chicken 65 (GF)USD 18.00
Chicken, yogurt, red chili, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice
Byadgi Chilli Prawns (GF)USD 18.00
Prawns, Byadgi chili, garlic, curry leaves, black pepper, lemon juice
Fish Fry (GF)USD 18.00
Fish chunks, turmeric, red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice
Lamb Chukka (GF)USD 20.00
Lamb, black pepper, curry leaves, fennel seeds, onions, spices
Dosa
Plain DosaUSD 14.00
Rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, chutney and sambar
Ghee DosaUSD 15.00
Rice, urad dal, ghee, fenugreek seeds, chutney and sambar
Classic Masala DosaUSD 18.00
Rice, urad dal, potato filling, turmeric, curry leaves, chutney and sambar
Onion DosaUSD 18.00
Rice, urad dal, onions, green chili, chutney and sambar
Podi DosaUSD 18.00
Rice, urad dal, lentil chili powder, ghee or oil, chutney and sambar
UttapamUSD 18.00
Rice, urad dal, onions, carrots, green chili, chutney and sambar
Bombay Chaat
Dahi PooriUSD 14.00
Crispy puri, yogurt, potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind chutney, spices
Samosa ChaatUSD 14.00
Samosa, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, spices
Smashed Tikki Ragda ChaatUSD 14.00
Potato patties, white peas, yogurt, tamarind chutney, onions, spices
Aloo Tikki ChaatUSD 14.00
Potato patties, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind chutney, onions, spices
Indo-Chinese
Chili PaneerUSD 18.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), bell peppers, onions, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic
Chili ChickenUSD 18.00
Chicken, bell peppers, onions, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic
Veg ManchurianUSD 18.00
Vegetable dumplings, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, spring onions
Chicken ManchurianUSD 20.00
Chicken, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, spring onions
Hakka NoodlesUSD 18.00
Wheat noodles, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, soy sauce, garlic
Veg Schezwan Fried RiceUSD 18.00
Rice, mixed vegetables, Schezwan sauce, garlic, chili
Chili Garlic Fried RiceUSD 18.00
Rice, garlic, chili sauce, green onions, spices
North Indian Mains Veg.
Paneer Tikka MasalaUSD 19.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), tomatoes, cream, bell peppers, spices
Palak PaneerUSD 19.00
Paneer, spinach, garlic, ginger, cream, spices
Paneer KadhaiUSD 19.00
Paneer, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, spices
Amritsari CholeUSD 18.00
Chickpeas, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices
Aloo GobiUSD 18.00
Potatoes, cauliflower, turmeric, cumin seeds, spices
Jalfrezi DelightUSD 18.00
Mixed vegetables, bell peppers, tomatoes, spices
Dal TadkaUSD 18.00
Yellow lentils, garlic, tomatoes, cumin seeds, spices
Dal MakhniUSD 18.00
Black lentils, kidney beans, cream, butter, tomatoes, spices
South Indian Mains Veg.
AvialUSD 18.00
Mixed vegetables, coconut, yogurt, curry leaves, coconut oil
Chettinad Farmers MarketUSD 18.00
Seasonal vegetables, fennel seeds, curry leaves
Kaikari KurmaUSD 18.00
Mixed vegetables, yogurt, spices, cashews
Vellai KurmaUSD 18.00
Vegetables, coconut, cashews, green chili, spices
North Indian Mains Non-Veg.
Butter ChickenUSD 19.00
Chicken, tomatoes, butter, cream, spices
Chicken Tikka MasalaUSD 19.00
Chicken, tomatoes, cream, yogurt, spices
Chicken VindalooUSD 19.00
Chicken, potato, vinegar, red chili, garlic, ginger, spices
Kadhai ChickenUSD 19.00
Chicken, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, spices
Prawns MasalaUSD 20.00
Prawns, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, spices
Lamb Shank Rogan JoshUSD 20.00
Lamb shank, yogurt, onions, garlic, Kashmiri chili, spices
Kashmiri Mutton KormaUSD 22.00
Mutton, yogurt, cream, almond paste, saffron, spices
Mutton CurryUSD 20.00
Mutton, onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, spices
South Indian Mains Non-Veg.
Chicken ChettinadUSD 19.00
Chicken, black pepper, coconut, curry leaves, fennel seeds, ginger-garlic paste
Kerala Fish PollichathuUSD 20.00
Fish, curry leaves, spices, banana leaf, onions, tomato
Fish MoileeUSD 20.00
Fish, coconut milk, green chili, curry leaves, ginger, turmeric
Naan / Breads
Plain NaanUSD 6.00
Butter NaanUSD 6.00
Garlic NaanUSD 7.00
Chilli Garlic NaanUSD 8.00
Tandoori RotiUSD 6.00
Butter RotiUSD 6.00
Chilli Garlic RotiUSD 7.00
Chapati (2pcs)USD 7.00
Aloo / Paneer KulchaUSD 8.00
Tawa / Laccha ParathaUSD 8.00
Veg. Kothu PaottaUSD 16.00
Chicken Kothu ParottaUSD 18.00
Biryani and Rice
Royal Vegetable Biryani (V, GF)USD 18.00
Basmati rice, mixed vegetables, saffron, yogurt, spices
Hyderabadi Dum Goat Biryani (GF)USD 20.00
Basmati rice, goat meat, yogurt, saffron, fried onions, spices
Hyderabadi Dum Chicken Biryani (GF)USD 19.00
Basmati rice, chicken, yogurt, saffron, fried onions, spices
Sides and Condiments
Chutney Sampler with PapadUSD 10.00
Mint ChutneyUSD 4.00
Tamarind ChutneyUSD 4.00
Coconut ChutneyUSD 4.00
RaitaUSD 5.00
SambarUSD 4.00
Onion-Green Chili-LemonUSD 5.00
Tea / Coffee / Lassi
Sweet LassiUSD 6.00
Mango LassiUSD 6.00
Salted LassiUSD 6.00
Rose LassiUSD 7.00
Fresh Lime Soda (Sweet/Salty)USD 7.00
Masala FantaUSD 7.00
Masala ChaiUSD 6.00
Madras Filter CoffeeUSD 7.00
CoffeeUSD 6.00
Dessert
Elaneer PayasamUSD 9.00
Tender coconut, coconut milk, condensed milk, cardamom
Chettinad Pazha PayasamUSD 9.00
Seasonal fruits, milk, jaggery, cardamom
Gulab JamunUSD 9.00
Milk solids (khoya), flour, sugar syrup, cardamom
RasmalaiUSD 9.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), milk, saffron, cardamom
Rose FaloodaUSD 11.00
Sweet basil seeds, vermicelli, rose syrup, milk, ice cream
Kulfi FaloodaUSD 12.00
Saffron-Pista Kulfi, Sweet basil seeds, vermicelli, rose syrup, milk, ice cream
Brownie with Vanilla Ice CreamUSD 12.00
Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Lava CakeUSD 12.00
Chocolate cake, molten chocolate center, butter, vanilla ice cream
Mix KulfiUSD 10.00
Condensed milk, cream, pistachios, cardamom
Bombay Chowpati KulfiUSD 10.00
Milk, saffron, nuts, cardamom
Mango KulfiUSD 10.00
Condensed milk, mango puree, cardamom
FAQs
Rassa Boston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 472-4000.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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470 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
Dining areas
Additional information
- AreaWaltham
- Hours of OperationLunch Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesIndian
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Parking detailsNone
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(781) 472-4000