Channa Koliwada
$20.00
Spiced, fried chickpeas with optional bread and heat choices.
“It was really great. You will enjoy yourself. The food is real Indian food and the cocktail drinks on the menu are fabulous.”

South Asian food spans chicken curries and fried bites at Don't Tell Aunty in Fenway–Kenmore, Boston, MA, with pickup available.
Order onlineChanna Koliwada
$20.00
Spiced, fried chickpeas with optional bread and heat choices.
“It was really great. You will enjoy yourself. The food is real Indian food and the cocktail drinks on the menu are fabulous.”
Tawa Shrimp (New)
$19.00
Shrimp cooked on a hot, flat griddle called a tawa.
“Food was so nice and taste like India and the every item was mouthwatering Thank you so much for your service and hospitality”
Maggi
$12.00+
Maggi noodles with your choice of at least one add-in.
“The best Indian place with great vibes. Their Lamb burger and the cocktails are must try. Will be back for their Live Music nights.”
Tikka Tots
$15.00
Crispy potato tots with a tikka-inspired Indian spice profile.
“We went for dinner before a show at MGM Music Hall and had a great time. The food was out fast and was delicious. We had the Podi wings, Tikka Tots, Smash Burger and Mango Lassi cheesecake and I would have all of them again. As you can tell by the Tikka Tots being on the men this is not traditional indian food and in my opinion that has lead to many of the lower reviews. Go in with the right understanding and you will have a positive experience.”
Ragda Patties
$14.00
Potato patties served under a savory curry of dried white peas.
“Nice customizations on traditional Indian food. Great beer selection on tap with variety of summer ales, hazy IPA and lagers. Good dessert choices with unique adaptation of western baked goods meeting Asian sweets”
Palak Chaat
$15.00
Crisp spinach leaves served in chaat style with tangy toppings.
“Really fun modern Indian fusion I love cat. The Kashmiri velvet was gas. Hope they thrive and prosper.”
Tiranga Chicken Tikka
$19.00
Chicken pieces marinated with spices and grilled as tikka.
“It's best and first premium indian cuisine”
Three Chilli Chicken
$18.00
Chicken prepared with a three-chile flavor profile.
“Oh My GOSHH!! Love love love the food! If you guys are around, please do dine in here! The vibe and the food! Our fav would be THREE CHILLI CHICKEN, and the SAAG Paneer! WOW! And thank you for the service Akshata! 🫶”
Lamb Ghee Roast (New)
$19.00
Lamb roasted with ghee and a blend of spices.
“We dined in for lunch about a month ago. Lamb ghee roast is a must-try! It’s was absolutely delicious with bread. I loved the atmosphere, the light, decoration and of course the bar! The staff were super nice, great service and lively music!”
Rasam Ramen
$18.00
Rasam-style ramen with optional rice, noodles, vegetables, or chicken.
“Loved the ambience, food and moreover, the service and hospitality! The rasam ramen is a must try and the Durga complex cocktail was the bomb. Definitely visiting the place again.”
Tanjore Kothu Paratha
$17.00
Chopped paratha cooked with spices in the South Indian kothu style.
“10/10 experience at don’t tell aunty! I was really impressed by the menu, which was a blend of some delicious South Indian dishes and creative takes on pub-fare staples like fries & tater tots. Everything we ordered was delicious but the standouts for us were the butter chicken, goan fish curry (with the Malabar paratha!), chaat tots & mango lassi cheesecake. We’ll definitely be back - thanks for a great night team!”
South Indian Pickle
$3.00
A South Indian pickle with mango or tomato available.
“Fantastic Indian gastro pub with delicious food, creative cocktails, and great service. Great vibes and top-notch drinks. A perfect spot to hang out!”
OG Butter Chicken
$22.00
Chicken in creamy tomato sauce, with optional bread and spice choices.
““Best butter chicken I’ve ever had” and “This mushroom fried rice is amazing” were all phrases thrown around amongst our group when dining here. Truly a very good restaurant. Service is great and all staff are nice. Provided a side of spice to adjust the heat level of the fried rice. And had a good iced latte. Music is also really nice and the decor is great. Overall very good experience here.”
Paneer Butter Masala
$20.00
Paneer in tomato-butter curry, with optional bread and spice choices.
“The Indian restaurant's friendly and attentive service made our dining experience truly special, while its extensive menu offered well-priced and tasty food options.”
Andhra Chicken Curry
$22.00
Chicken cooked in curry sauce; naan, paratha, and roti are optional.
“LOVE THIS PLACE!! I was very satisfied with the experience, Very delicious authentic Indian food. Every bite was a delight, Excellent service and Very good ambience, and warm environment. and reasonable pricing, We had biriyani, chicken masala, garlic Naan, and some amazing appetizer, Don't Tell Aunty is the place to be! Can’t wait to return!”
Dal Rice
$19.00
A meal of lentils and rice, with optional spice-level adjustment.
“Very delicious Indian food. The deserts are a must try. Prices are also very reasonable.”
Garlic Naan
$5.00
Leavened flatbread baked with garlic for savory flavor.
“We ate at a lot of places in Boston but this may have been most delicious. Had OG butter chicken medium spice (best butter chicken I’ve ever tasted) my wife has the rasan ramen with chicken and we had some garlic naan. Honestly incredible”
Rumali Roti
$5.00
Thin, soft Indian flatbread rolled and folded into a handkerchief shape.
“Amazing food, service, and ambiance! The lamb ghee roast with rumali roti was so much meat, delicious, spicy, and with the coconut on top really a great experience. The drinks were creative and savory - loved the Kashmiri velvet and the Curry Tales!”
Malabar Paratha
$5.00
Flaky, layered Malabar flatbread cooked on a griddle.
“I’ve been to this place amazing first time I tried Indian food. I really loved it. I can’t handle spicy stuff but they made us amazing. Thank you. The service team chefs, and the bar. Amazing drinks.”
Naan
$5.00
Soft, leavened Indian flatbread with a tender texture.
“Such a good place. Great location, ambience food and service. Ordered Kale chaat, podi chicken wings 🔥, butter chicken, naan, rumali roti, rasam ramen , cucumber cooler and mojito. Each dish was excellent.”
Kerala Fried Chicken Sandwich (New)
$20.00
A Kerala-style fried chicken sandwich with fries.
“Came here for dinner on a Tuesday night and the vibe was great. Good music, food and drinks. Kheema biryani was excellent. Nice flavors and spice level. Kerala fried chicken sandwich was also tasty. Washed it all down with Kashmiri Velvet and Tamarindo Disco. Would definitely come back here.”
Bombay Vada Pav
$15.00
A spiced potato fritter tucked into a soft bread roll.
“Some of the best Indian food I have ever had and the spices were awesome not overpowering”
Gajar Halwa & Rabdi
$14.00
Carrot halwa and rabdi, a thickened sweet milk dessert, served together.
“This place is so awesome!!!! The staff are so sweet, they personally came to talk to us and meet us. The food is unreal. Very authentic south indian eats, but in a fun fusion place. Obsessed with everything here :)))”
Jamun Sundae Nuts
$12.00
A dessert sundae featuring jamun and nuts as named toppings.
“Great food and vibe. The okra fries and the kale chaat were especially delicious. Definitely try the mango lassi cheesecake and the gulab jamun sundae”
Don't Tell Aunty serves South Asian food with chicken tikka, Madurai-style fried fish and Kerala-style fried chicken sandwiches. You can also have lamb roasted with ghee or black chickpeas in a Malabar curry.
OG Butter Chicken offers mild or spicy heat; Lamb Korma can come with Rumali Roti. Choose onion for the Pakora Basket, or add spinach to Dabba Daal. Maggi can be ordered with ground lamb.
Visit Don't Tell Aunty in Fenway–Kenmore, Boston, MA, with pickup, dine-in and delivery available. South Indian Pickle has a mango option, while Chutney offers mint or tamarind alongside your meal.
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