India Pavilion
About
India Pavilion is a long-running Indian restaurant in Cambridge’s Central Square, opened in a former pizzeria by owner Mohan Singh. He replaced the giant oven with a traditional clay tandoor custom-made in India and decorated the walls with handwoven tapestries and images of the Taj Mahal. The kitchen is known for Punjabi specialties such as bhindi bhuna masala, okra cooked with sautéed onions and potatoes, and baingan bhartha, roasted and mashed eggplant with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and peas.
Singh introduced Cambridge diners to the food of his native country in 1979, and old photos show customers in bell-bottoms waiting in line to get in, something its listing says still happens today. From its original tiny space the restaurant has steadily expanded, and its listing describes plans to double the kitchen and add two gas tandoors so the Singh family can bring its Royal Bharat Catering business under the same roof.
What to Know
- An extensive lunch buffet is a long-standing draw.
- Takeout, delivery and curbside pickup are available through online ordering.
- Reservations can be made for dine-in meals.
- It is listed with the Central Square Business Improvement District.
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