Crystal Spoons in Boston, MA

4.6(460)$20–60Boston, MA
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 460 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Casual dining
  • Quick meals
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Boston, MA • Price $20–60 • 4.6★
Crystal Spoons is an Indian buffet located at 1950 Washington St in Boston, MA's South End neighborhood. This establishment has a 4.6-star rating based on 460 reviews. Crystal Spoons offers delivery, dine-in, and takeout services. The price range for dining at Crystal Spoons is between $20 and $60. Visitors can find more information via their website or phone. This buffet provides a dining option for those in the Boston area seeking Indian cuisine.

Good to know

  • Crystal Spoons has a listed address in Boston, MA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 460 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1950 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118, South End, Boston, MA
Phone
(781) 499-5933
Today
11:30 AM–11 PM
Price
$20–60
Rating
4.6 (460 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.3 weighted · 460 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.6 from 460 reviews(↓ 0.26 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median460 / 903 median
04,515 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.6) with the city average (4.21) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4515+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–11 PM
monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
saturday
11:30 AM–11 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–11 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–60
Price range$20–60

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Wheelchair accessibleADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroomQR code menus availableStreet parkingFree Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Cozy Quiet Romantic Trendy Upscale

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Live music

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Reservations required Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations

Reviews

460 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Crystal Spoons?

Crystal Spoons has a 4.6-star rating based on 460 customer reviews.

Where is Crystal Spoons located?

Crystal Spoons is located at 1950 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118, South End, Boston, MA.

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21
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Miscellaneous Services
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Transportation & Automotive
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Financial Services
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Crosstown Church International

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Iglesia De Dios Penecostal MI

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Salvation Army

Place Of Worship

1500 Washington Street

~0.6 mi
+1 617-536-5260Website
First Church of Roxbury

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~0.6 mi

Community Centres

Boys & Girls Club of Boston: Orchard Garden Club

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~0.3 mi
Blackstone Community Center

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~0.5 mi
Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción Technology Center

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Gallerys

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The Boston Globe Library

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Post Offices

Northeastern University ResMail

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Bureau De Changes

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Atms

Bank of America

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~0.3 miMo-Th 17:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-01:00; Su 10:30-14:00,17:00-22:00
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SRV

Restaurant

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~0.5 miSu-We 17:00-23:00; Th-Sa 17:00-01:00
+1 617-536-9500Website

Fast Foods

Papa John's

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
Subway

Fast Food

981 Tremont Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 09:00-24:00
+1 617-989-0453Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

17 Melnea Cass Boulevard

~0.3 miMo 00:00-24:00; Tu-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa 07:00-13:00; Su 00:00-24:00
+1 617-427-0980Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

2360 Washington Street

~0.4 miMo 06:00-16:00; Tu-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 00:00-24:00
+1 617-427-2800Website
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Fast Food

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Yummy Yummy Chinese Food

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Fast Food

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New York Pizza

Fast Food

~0.5 miSu-Th 10:00-01:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-02:00

Cafes

Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar

Cafe

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~0.3 miMo-Su 06:30-23:00
+1-617-236-1680Website
Dudley Cafe

Cafe

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~0.3 mi
Flour

Cafe

~0.4 miMo-Fr 06:30-08:00, Su 08:00-05:00; Sa 08:00-06:00
Caffé Strega

Cafe

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:00-15:00
Render Coffee

Cafe

563 Columbus Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-17:00
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Starbucks

Cafe

360 Huntington Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 617-373-2530Website
Argo Tea

Cafe

~0.5 mi
Farmer Horse Coffee

Cafe

374 Massachusetts Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00

Food Courts

International Village Dining Hall

Food Court

~0.5 mi

Pubs

Five Horses Tavern - South End

Pub

535 Columbus Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 617-936-3930Website

Bars

Sister Sorel

Bar

~0.6 mi

Fire Stations

Boston Fire Department Engine 22

Fire Station

700 Tremont Street

~0.5 mi

Polices

Suffolk County Sheriff

Police

20 Bradston Street

~0.6 mi

Clinics

CCA Primary Care: Boston Clinic

Clinic

30 Northampton Street

~0.2 mi
Website
South End Community Health Center

Clinic

~0.6 mi

Hospitals

Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center

Hospital

85 East Newton Street

~0.5 mi
+1 617-626-8857Website

Beautys

Elegance Salon

Beauty

~0.3 mi
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Beauty

~0.4 mi
Venus Nails & Spa

Beauty

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Ruby Nails

Beauty

~0.6 mi
+1 617 859 0067

Hairdressers

A-1 Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
Darcy Barber Shop

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi
+1 617-424-5500
Cut-N-Edge

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi
Tribe Barber

Hairdresser

50 Concord Square

~0.5 mi
+1-617-530-1666Website

Coworking Spaces

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~0.5 mi
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Studios

WRBB-FM (Boston)

Studio

~0.5 mi
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Studio

~0.6 mi

Fitness Centres

Blackstone Community Center Gym

Fitness Centre

~0.5 mi

Furnitures

restoration resources

Furniture

1946 Washington Street

~16 ft

Charitys

Goodwill

Charity

1010 Harrison Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 09:00-18:00
+1-617-541-1270Website

Conveniences

Quick Pick

Convenience

~0.3 mi
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Convenience

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~0.5 mi
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~0.5 mi
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~0.5 mi

Mobile Phones

iWorld Accessories

Mobile Phone

~0.4 mi

Clothes

Streets Boutique

Clothes

~0.4 mi

Psychics

Psychic Readings

Psychic

~0.4 mi
+1 617-236-8324

Cashs

Boston Checkcashier

Cash

~0.4 mi

Dry Cleanings

Bijan Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

567 Columbus Avenue

~0.5 mi

Laundrys

South End Laundry

Laundry

565 Columbus Avenue

~0.5 mi

Books

Northeastern University Bookstore

Books

~0.6 mi

Childcares

Learn and Play Day Care and Preschool

Childcare

~0.4 mi
+1 617-442-1162

Social Facilitys

Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry

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~0.6 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Blue Bikes - Washington St. at Lenox St.

Bicycle Rental

~308 ft
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~0.3 mi24/7
+1-855-948-2929Website
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~0.4 mi
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~0.4 mi
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~0.4 mi
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~0.4 mi
Blue Bikes - Ruggles Station / Columbus Ave.

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
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~0.5 mi24/7
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