Vaanga Boston

Vaanga on Water Street serves Indian street food with plenty to consider beyond a curry and rice. Dosas, chaats and Hyderabadi dum biryani are central to the menu, alongside dishes such as chicken Chettinadu. A samosa burger or aloo tikki burger makes a different sort of downtown lunch from the usual sandwich.

There are vegetarian choices as well, including paneer dishes and vegetable biryani, and the restaurant describes its food as halal. Counter service keeps the visit casual, with online takeout and delivery available. The Financial District shop is separate from Vaanga’s Bellingham location, so check which branch you’ve selected before ordering. For a first visit, a dosa or biryani plus a chaat gives you a useful place to start.