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
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Vegan
Menu
Lunch Combos (Tuesday-Friday 11 AM to 3 PM)
Served with choice of 2 sides
Dal MakhaniUS$15.00
Buttery, creamy whole lentil curry finished with dry fenugreek leaves
- Samosa or Masala friesUS$0.00
- House salad or RaitaUS$0.00
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUS$0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUS$0.00
Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$15.00
Chicken, tomatoes, cream, yogurt, spices
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUS$0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUS$0.00
- Samosa or Masala friesUS$0.00
- House salad or RaitaUS$0.00
Butter ChickenUS$15.00
Chicken cooked until tender in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato-based sauce
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUS$0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUS$0.00
- Samosa or Masala friesUS$0.00
- House salad or RaitaUS$0.00
Chicken ChettinadUS$15.00
Chicken, black pepper, coconut, curry leaves, fennel seeds, ginger-garlic paste
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUS$0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUS$0.00
- Samosa or Masala friesUS$0.00
- House salad or RaitaUS$0.00
Chicken VindalooUS$15.00
Chicken, potato, vinegar, red chili, garlic, ginger, spices
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUS$0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUS$0.00
- Samosa or Masala friesUS$0.00
- House salad or RaitaUS$0.00
Chicken Manchurian with Fried RiceUS$15.00
Chicken, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, spring onions
- Garlic / Chilli garlic / Plain naanUS$0.00
- Steamed basmati riceUS$0.00
- Samosa or Masala friesUS$0.00
- House salad or RaitaUS$0.00
North Indian Veg. Appetizer
Vada Pav (V)US$14.00
Spiced potato fritter, pav (bread bun), garlic chutney, green chili, coriander
Paneer Tikka (V, D, GF)US$16.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), yogurt, tandoori spices, bell peppers, onions
Dahi Ke Kebab (V, D, G)US$14.00
Hung yogurt, paneer, bread crumbs, spices, herbs
Veg Samosa (V, G)US$12.00
Spiced potato filling, green peas, cumin seeds, pastry dough
Gobi Manchurian (V)US$16.00
Cauliflower florets, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, green chili, spring onions
South Indian Veg. Appetizer
Kaikari Kola Urundai (V, G)US$14.00
Mixed vegetable dumplings, chana dal, fennel seeds, curry leaves, spices
Medu Vada (V, GF)US$14.00
Urad dal, green chili, ginger, black pepper, curry leaves
Sambar Vada (V, GF)US$14.00
Lentil fritters (vada), sambar (lentil stew with vegetables), curry leaves, mustard seeds
Idli (V, GF)US$14.00
Rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds
Guntur Podi Idli (V, GF)US$14.00
Idli, lentil chili powder, sesame seeds, curry leaves
North Indian Non-Veg. Appetizer
Chicken Malai Kebab (D, GF)US$18.00
Chicken, cream, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, green chili, cardamom
Chicken Roast (GF)US$16.00
Chicken drumsticks, yogurt, red chili, garlic, garam masala
Tandoori Chicken Tikka (GF)US$18.00
Chicken, yogurt, tandoori spices, lemon juice, garlic, ginger
Lamb Chops (GF)US$20.00
Lamb chops, ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, spices, herbs
Ajwaini Fish Tikka (GF)US$20.00
Fish chunks, carom seeds (ajwain), yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, spices
South Indian Non-Veg. Appetizer
Chicken 65 (GF)US$18.00
Chicken, yogurt, red chili, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice
Byadgi Chilli Prawns (GF)US$18.00
Prawns, Byadgi chili, garlic, curry leaves, black pepper, lemon juice
Fish Fry (GF)US$18.00
Fish chunks, turmeric, red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice
Lamb Chukka (GF)US$20.00
Lamb, black pepper, curry leaves, fennel seeds, onions, spices
Dosa
Plain DosaUS$14.00
Rice, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, chutney and sambar
Ghee DosaUS$15.00
Rice, urad dal, ghee, fenugreek seeds, chutney and sambar
Classic Masala DosaUS$18.00
Rice, urad dal, potato filling, turmeric, curry leaves, chutney and sambar
Onion DosaUS$18.00
Rice, urad dal, onions, green chili, chutney and sambar
Podi DosaUS$18.00
Rice, urad dal, lentil chili powder, ghee or oil, chutney and sambar
UttapamUS$18.00
Rice, urad dal, onions, carrots, green chili, chutney and sambar
Bombay Chaat
Dahi PooriUS$14.00
Crispy puri, yogurt, potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind chutney, spices
Samosa ChaatUS$14.00
Samosa, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, spices
Smashed Tikki Ragda ChaatUS$14.00
Potato patties, white peas, yogurt, tamarind chutney, onions, spices
Aloo Tikki ChaatUS$14.00
Potato patties, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind chutney, onions, spices
Indo-Chinese
Chili PaneerUS$18.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), bell peppers, onions, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic
Chili ChickenUS$18.00
Chicken, bell peppers, onions, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic
Veg ManchurianUS$18.00
Vegetable dumplings, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, spring onions
Chicken ManchurianUS$20.00
Chicken, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, spring onions
Hakka NoodlesUS$18.00
Wheat noodles, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, soy sauce, garlic
Veg Schezwan Fried RiceUS$18.00
Rice, mixed vegetables, Schezwan sauce, garlic, chili
Chili Garlic Fried RiceUS$18.00
Rice, garlic, chili sauce, green onions, spices
North Indian Mains Veg.
Paneer Tikka MasalaUS$19.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), tomatoes, cream, bell peppers, spices
Palak PaneerUS$19.00
Paneer, spinach, garlic, ginger, cream, spices
Paneer KadhaiUS$19.00
Paneer, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, spices
Amritsari CholeUS$18.00
Chickpeas, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, spices
Aloo GobiUS$18.00
Potatoes, cauliflower, turmeric, cumin seeds, spices
Jalfrezi DelightUS$18.00
Mixed vegetables, bell peppers, tomatoes, spices
Dal TadkaUS$18.00
Yellow lentils, garlic, tomatoes, cumin seeds, spices
Dal MakhniUS$18.00
Black lentils, kidney beans, cream, butter, tomatoes, spices
South Indian Mains Veg.
AvialUS$18.00
Mixed vegetables, coconut, yogurt, curry leaves, coconut oil
Chettinad Farmers MarketUS$18.00
Seasonal vegetables, fennel seeds, curry leaves
Kaikari KurmaUS$18.00
Mixed vegetables, yogurt, spices, cashews
Vellai KurmaUS$18.00
Vegetables, coconut, cashews, green chili, spices
North Indian Mains Non-Veg.
Butter ChickenUS$19.00
Chicken, tomatoes, butter, cream, spices
Chicken Tikka MasalaUS$19.00
Chicken, tomatoes, cream, yogurt, spices
Chicken VindalooUS$19.00
Chicken, potato, vinegar, red chili, garlic, ginger, spices
Kadhai ChickenUS$19.00
Chicken, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, spices
Prawns MasalaUS$20.00
Prawns, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, spices
Lamb Shank Rogan JoshUS$20.00
Lamb shank, yogurt, onions, garlic, Kashmiri chili, spices
Kashmiri Mutton KormaUS$22.00
Mutton, yogurt, cream, almond paste, saffron, spices
Mutton CurryUS$20.00
Mutton, onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, spices
South Indian Mains Non-Veg.
Chicken ChettinadUS$19.00
Chicken, black pepper, coconut, curry leaves, fennel seeds, ginger-garlic paste
Kerala Fish PollichathuUS$20.00
Fish, curry leaves, spices, banana leaf, onions, tomato
Fish MoileeUS$20.00
Fish, coconut milk, green chili, curry leaves, ginger, turmeric
Naan / Breads
Plain NaanUS$6.00
Butter NaanUS$6.00
Garlic NaanUS$7.00
Chilli Garlic NaanUS$8.00
Tandoori RotiUS$6.00
Butter RotiUS$6.00
Chilli Garlic RotiUS$7.00
Chapati (2pcs)US$7.00
Aloo / Paneer KulchaUS$8.00
Tawa / Laccha ParathaUS$8.00
Veg. Kothu PaottaUS$16.00
Chicken Kothu ParottaUS$18.00
Biryani and Rice
Royal Vegetable Biryani (V, GF)US$18.00
Basmati rice, mixed vegetables, saffron, yogurt, spices
Hyderabadi Dum Goat Biryani (GF)US$20.00
Basmati rice, goat meat, yogurt, saffron, fried onions, spices
Hyderabadi Dum Chicken Biryani (GF)US$19.00
Basmati rice, chicken, yogurt, saffron, fried onions, spices
Sides and Condiments
Chutney Sampler with PapadUS$10.00
Mint ChutneyUS$4.00
Tamarind ChutneyUS$4.00
Coconut ChutneyUS$4.00
RaitaUS$5.00
SambarUS$4.00
Onion-Green Chili-LemonUS$5.00
Tea / Coffee / Lassi
Sweet LassiUS$6.00
Mango LassiUS$6.00
Salted LassiUS$6.00
Rose LassiUS$7.00
Fresh Lime Soda (Sweet/Salty)US$7.00
Masala FantaUS$7.00
Masala ChaiUS$6.00
Madras Filter CoffeeUS$7.00
CoffeeUS$6.00
Dessert
Elaneer PayasamUS$9.00
Tender coconut, coconut milk, condensed milk, cardamom
Chettinad Pazha PayasamUS$9.00
Seasonal fruits, milk, jaggery, cardamom
Gulab JamunUS$9.00
Milk solids (khoya), flour, sugar syrup, cardamom
RasmalaiUS$9.00
Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), milk, saffron, cardamom
Rose FaloodaUS$11.00
Sweet basil seeds, vermicelli, rose syrup, milk, ice cream
Kulfi FaloodaUS$12.00
Saffron-Pista Kulfi, Sweet basil seeds, vermicelli, rose syrup, milk, ice cream
Brownie with Vanilla Ice CreamUS$12.00
Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Lava CakeUS$12.00
Chocolate cake, molten chocolate center, butter, vanilla ice cream
Mix KulfiUS$10.00
Condensed milk, cream, pistachios, cardamom
Bombay Chowpati KulfiUS$10.00
Milk, saffron, nuts, cardamom
Mango KulfiUS$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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Order delivery or takeout
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
- AdditionalGluten-free Options, Vegan
- Website
- Phone number(781) 472-4000