Open daily. Lunch 11 am to 3 pm, dinner 5 to 10 pm Halal meat470 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453(781) 472-4000
Rassa Indian Cuisine
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470 Moody St · WalthamMost popular with 1,301 Google reviews

South Indian coastal cooking and a serious cocktail bar in Waltham

Dosa from the griddle, Kerala fish in banana leaf, Chettinad pepper chicken and a bar built around Indian whisky. Halal meat. Open every day for lunch and dinner on Moody Street.

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  • Halal meat
  • 68 vegetarian dishes
  • $15 weekday lunch
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Diwali gift card offer

Buy a $100 gift card, get $120

Give the gift of a festive dinner. Buy a Rassa gift card of $100 or more by November 15 and we add $20 to the same card. Pick the Happy Diwali design, add your message and send it now or on Diwali morning.

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Halalmeat

68vegetarian dishes

4private rooms

$15weekday lunch

01 / Ways to dine

Lunch, dinner, parties and catering

Open every day on Moody Street. Sit down for dinner, grab a $15 weekday lunch, book a room for a party, or have us bring the food to you.

Every night, 5 to 10 pm

Dinner

Dosa, Chettinad, Kerala seafood, biryani and the tandoor, with the full bar.

See the dinner menu
$15, Monday to Friday

Weekday lunch

A classic curry with naan or rice and a side. Eat in or pick up.

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Four rooms

Private events

Birthdays, showers, office dinners and game nights, with an 8 by 6 foot video wall.

Plan an event
Pickup, delivery or full setup

Catering

Trays of biryani, curries, dosa and chaat for offices, poojas and parties.

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02 / Signature dishes

Ten dishes to start with

The plates our regulars come back for, from Hyderabad to Kerala to the Indo-Chinese street stalls of Kolkata.

Classic Masala Dosa at Rassa, Waltham

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Classic Masala Dosa

A crisp rice-and-lentil crepe rolled around spiced potato, with coconut chutney and sambar.

$18VGFAbout this dish
Hyderabadi Dum Chicken Biryani at Rassa, Waltham

Hyderabad

Hyderabadi Dum Chicken Biryani

Basmati and chicken sealed and slow-cooked with saffron, yogurt and fried onions.

$22GFAbout this dish
Chicken Chettinad at Rassa, Waltham

Chettinad, Tamil Nadu

Chicken Chettinad

Black pepper, roasted coconut, fennel and curry leaves. Bold, dark and fragrant.

$22GFAbout this dish
Butter Chicken at Rassa, Waltham

Delhi

Butter Chicken

Tandoor chicken in a silky tomato, butter and cream sauce.

$22GFNAbout this dish
Chili Chicken at Rassa, Waltham

Indo-Chinese, Kolkata

Chili Chicken

Wok-tossed with peppers, onions, soy and chili. Try it with Hakka noodles.

$20About this dish
Chicken 65 at Rassa, Waltham

Chennai

Chicken 65

Fried chicken marinated in yogurt and red chili, finished with curry leaves.

$18About this dish
Tamil Nadu Mutton Curry at Rassa, Waltham

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Mutton Curry

Bone-in goat cooked down in coconut oil and curry leaves, served with flaky Malabar parotta.

$28About this dish
Lamb Shank Rogan Josh at Rassa, Waltham

Kashmir

Lamb Shank Rogan Josh

A whole lamb shank braised in yogurt and Kashmiri chili until it falls from the bone.

$24GFAbout this dish
Kerala Fish Pollichathu at Rassa, Waltham

Kerala

Kerala Fish Pollichathu

Fish wrapped in banana leaf with onion, tomato and curry leaves, then pan-roasted.

$24GFAbout this dish
Paneer Tikka at Rassa, Waltham

Punjab

Paneer Tikka

Paneer, peppers and onion charred in the tandoor after a yogurt and spice marinade.

$16VGFAbout this dish

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Dosa batter being spread on the hot griddle at Rassa

03 / From the griddle

Seven dosas, made to order

Our batter is ground from rice and urad dal and rested overnight, then spread paper-thin on a hot griddle. Have it plain and crisp with ghee, with spiced potato, Mysore style with red chutney, or as a thick onion uttapam. Every one is vegetarian and gluten-free, and comes with coconut chutney and sambar.

  • Classic Masala Dosa $18
  • Mysore Masala Dosa $18
  • Podi Dosa $18
  • Ghee Dosa $15

All about our dosa

04 / The bar

Good food. Great drinks. Better nights.

Cocktails built on South Indian flavors: coconut water and green chili in the Kulukki, filter coffee and black rum in the Kaapi, house paan liquor and rye in the Banarasi Paan. Behind them, a long list of Indian single malts and local drafts from Aeronaut and Bissell Brothers.

  • Amrut
  • Rampur
  • Paul John
  • Indri
  • Godawan

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Ice Biryani cocktail served in a clay cup
Ice Biryani
Rassa Sour being poured into a coupe
Rassa Sour
Jamun gin cocktail
Jamun
Draft beer taps and the back bar at Rassa
Local drafts on tap
Monday to Friday · 11 am to 3 pm

Weekday lunch, $15

Choose a curry or a Rassa special, then pick naan or basmati rice, and a samosa, masala fries, salad or raita. Add a lassi, chai, filter coffee or lemonade for $5.

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  1. Pick a curryButter chicken, chicken Chettinad, avial, dal makhani and eight more
  2. Pick naan or riceGarlic, chili garlic or plain naan, or steamed basmati
  3. Pick a sideSamosa, masala fries, house salad or raita

05 / For every guest

Something for every table

Halal meat, a deep vegetarian list, and every dish on the menu marked vegetarian, gluten-free or containing nuts.

Halal meat

Halal

Chicken, lamb and goat dishes across the menu.

Read more68 dishes

Vegetarian

Dosa, idli, paneer, dal and South Indian vegetable curries.

Read more27 dishes, no dairy listed

Vegan

Most dosas, chaat and South Indian vegetables. Tell your server.

Read more60 dishes

Gluten-free

Every dosa and idli, the biryanis and most curries.

Read moreSeven, made to order

Dosa

Plain, masala, Mysore, podi, ghee, onion and uttapam.

Read moreHyderabadi dum

Biryani

Chicken, goat or vegetable, sealed and slow-cooked.

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Private party room with its own bar and video wallThe Welcome Room set for a private dinner

06 / Private events

Make every occasion memorable

Birthdays, rehearsal dinners, office parties, graduation dinners, game nights. Pick from four rooms, or take the whole restaurant. Our 8 by 6 foot video wall handles slideshows, presentations and the big game.

4Private rooms
8×6 ftVideo wall
HalalMeat
  • Set menus or family-style platters
  • Full bar with signature cocktails
  • Plenty for vegetarian, gluten-free and nut-free guests

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A celebration table at Rassa set with fresh flowers, candles and a golden runner by the window on Moody Street

Celebrating something?

Walk in to a table set just for you

Add fresh flowers, candlelight and a golden table runner ($20) or a celebration cake ($15) when you book, and we set your table before you arrive.

AnniversaryBirthdayDate nightProposalGraduation

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07 / What guests order

Popular Indian dishes in Waltham

The dishes our guests order and write about most, from Indo-Chinese gobi manchurian and Mumbai vada pav to Chettinad chicken, goat biryani and kulfi falooda.

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08 / Guest reviews

Most popular with 1,301 Google reviews

Our team gets named in reviews more than anything else. Tauseef and Tejas say thank you.

Best Indian food I've ever had in the Boston area.
Tyler LinGoogle review
The place is absolutely immaculate and gorgeous, and more importantly our food was DELICIOUS.
Ari JanessianGoogle review
I enjoy the Chicken Chettinad which has great flavor and a good kick of spice.
Sean MorganGoogle review
The chicken malai kebab was top-notch, perfectly cooked, flavorful, and one of the best dishes we had.
Kalyana SunkarapalliGoogle review
The Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani was full of authentic flavors and perfectly cooked.
Uma Mahesh NaniGoogle review
Definitely one of the best dining experiences in Waltham!
James BGoogle review

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09 / Gift cards

Give someone dinner at Rassa

Buy a gift card online in a couple of minutes. A good fit for birthdays, thank-yous and the person who has everything.

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Good to know

Questions guests ask

Is the meat at Rassa halal?
Yes. We serve halal meat.
Where can I park?
Free street parking is available right on Moody Street, and there are parking lots nearby on Chestnut Street, Walnut Street and Spruce Street.
Do you take reservations?
Yes. Book a table online or call (781) 472-4000. Walk-ins are welcome when we have space. An 18% gratuity is added for parties of six or more.
Can I order takeout or delivery?
Yes. Order online for pickup or delivery during lunch and dinner hours.
What is on the lunch special?
Monday to Friday, 11 am to 3 pm: a classic curry with two sides for $15. Add a lassi, chai, filter coffee or lemonade for $5. See the lunch menu.
Do you have vegetarian and gluten-free food?
68 dishes on our dinner menu are vegetarian and 60 are gluten-free, including every dosa. See the vegetarian and gluten-free lists.
Can you host a private party?
Yes. We have four rooms to choose from and an 8 by 6 foot video wall for presentations, slideshows and game nights. Plan a private event.
Do you cater?
Yes, for office lunches, family celebrations and large events. Ask for a catering quote.
Do you have a full bar?
Yes. South Indian–inspired signature cocktails, zero-proof drinks, local draft beer, wine and one of the larger Indian whisky lists around Boston. See the bar menu.
Can you handle food allergies?
Tell your server about any allergy before you order. Our kitchen uses the same utensils and equipment for dairy and nuts, so we cannot guarantee a dish is free of them.

Visit us

Find us on Moody Street

470 Moody St
Waltham, MA 02453

Lunch
Every day, 11 am to 3 pm
Dinner
Every day, 5 pm to 10 pm
Phone
(781) 472-4000

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