Shanti in Boston, MA

4.2(771)$20–30Boston, MA
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Good value

Rated 4.2 stars based on 771 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Boston, MA • Price $20–30 • 4.2★
Shanti is an Indian buffet located at 1111 Dorchester Ave in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, MA. This establishment has earned a 4.2-star rating from 771 reviews. Shanti offers curbside pickup, dine-in, and no-contact delivery options. The price range for meals is typically between $20 and $30. With its established presence and multiple service options, Shanti provides a convenient way to experience their Indian buffet offerings in Boston.

Good to know

  • Shanti has a listed address in Boston, MA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.2-star rating from 771 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1111 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125, Dorchester, Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 929-3900
Today
12–10 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.2 (771 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

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues 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

⚖️ 4.2 weighted · 771 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.2 from 771 reviews
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median771 / 903 median
04,515 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
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 (4.2) 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
12–10 PM
monday
12–10 PM
saturday
12–10 PM
sunday
12–10 PM
thursday
12–10 PM
tuesday
12–10 PM
wednesday
12–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

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
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts cryptocurrencyAccepts Apple PayModerate noise

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual CozyGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

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

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Full Menu

107 items with prices
  • Mulligatawny Soup$6.90

    Rich, warm soup with lentils, vegetables & spices. ( V ) ( GF ) ( VEG)

  • Chicken Soup$9.20

    House made chicken broth, carrots and turmeric. (Dairy Free, Nuts Free)

  • Tomato Coconut Soup$9.20

    Tomato broth in coconut milk, flavored with curry leaves. ( V, GF, VEG )

  • Indian Salad$10.35

    Diced cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and fresh coriander . Served with chef's special dressing . ( V, GF, VEG )

  • Chicken Tikka Salad$12.65

    Strips of barbecued chicken breast served over spring mixed, red onions,carrot and cucumber . Served with house dressing . ( GF )

  • shrimp salad$14.95
  • Corn Bhel$8.05

    Young Kernel corn, rice crispy, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, onions with homemade dressing. ( VEG )

  • Papri Chaat$8.05

    Homemade chips, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt and tamarind sauce. ( VEG )

  • Samosa Chaat$10.35

    Vegetable samosa, yogurt, chaat masala, cucumber, tomatoes and onions. (VEG)

  • Vegetable Samosa$6.90

    Turnovers stuffed with green peas, potatoes and spices. ( VEG )

  • Reshmi Pakora$10.35

    Tender pieces of chicken deep fried in chick -pea batter. ( GF)

  • Mix Vege Pakora$8.05

    Fresh cut vegetables dipped in chich-pea batter and fried. (VEG)

  • Aloo Tikki$6.90

    Potato Patties, peas, bread crumbs. Served with chutneys. ( VEG ) ( V )

  • Kashmiri Kabab$10.35

    Chicken thigh marinated with homemade spices and cooked in tandoor. ( GF)

  • Chicken Tikka ( app )$10.35

    Skewered chicken tender marinated in spices and yogurt, cooked in tandoor. ( GF)

  • Shanti Platter$13.80

    A delicious combination of all veg and meat appetizer.

  • shanti veg platter$13.80
  • Chana Masala$17.25

    Garbanzo beans, tomatoes, onion, tamarind and mango powder. ( V, Veg, GF, NF). Served with Basmati Rice.

  • Aloo Gobi$17.25

    Fresh cauliflower, potatoes & green peas delicately spiced. ( V, Veg, GF, NF)Served with Basmati Rice.

  • Bhindi Masala$18.40

    Fresh okra delicately spiced, cooked with tomatoes & onions. (V, Veg, GF, NF)Served with Basmati Rice.

  • Malai Kofta$18.40

    Homemade croquette with potatoes, paneer and chopped vegetables dipped in a vegetable cream sauce and nuts. (Veg)Served with Basmati Rice.

  • Baingan Bharta$17.25

    Roasted eggplant caviar delicately sauted with spices, green peas, mustard seeds, cardamom and cilantro. ( VEG, V, GF, NF )Served with Basmati Rice.

  • Dal Makhani$17.25

    Lentils flavored with ground garden spices and sauted in butter. ( VEG, GF, NF ) Served with Basmati Rice.

  • Tarka Daal$17.25

    Yellow Chana dal with ginger, garlic and spices. ( V, VEG, GF, NF ) Served with Basmati Rice.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

771 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Shanti?

Shanti has a 4.2-star rating based on 771 customer reviews.

Where is Shanti located?

Shanti is located at 1111 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125, Dorchester, Boston, MA.

How much does Shanti cost?

Shanti is budget-friendly. The price range is $20–30.

Is Shanti good?

Shanti is well-rated with 4.2 stars from 771 reviews.

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

Retail & Shopping
19
Food & Dining
17
Recreation & Entertainment
12
Arts & Culture
11
Transportation & Automotive
8
Healthcare & Medical
2

76 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

76 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, food, government, healthcare)

Place Of Worships

Dorchester Waymark Seventh-day Adventist Church

Place Of Worship

1048 Dorchester Avenue

~0.2 mi
Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia

Place Of Worship

50 Stoughton Street

~0.4 mi
First Church Dorchester

Place Of Worship

10 Parish Street

~0.4 mi
Calvary Church International

Place Of Worship

21 Parish Street

~0.4 mi
St Mary's Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

37 Stoughton Street

~0.4 mi
St Peter's Parish

Place Of Worship

315 Bowdoin Street

~0.5 mi
Pilgrim Church

Place Of Worship

544 Columbia Road

~0.5 mi
Blessed Mother Teresa

Place Of Worship

800 Columbia Road

~0.6 mi

Librarys

Campbell Resource Center Library

Library

1216 Dorchester Avenue

~0.3 mi
Mather Elementary School Library

Library

1 Parish Street

~0.3 mi
Uphams Corner Branch Library

Library

500 Columbia Road

~0.5 mi
Website

Post Offices

Uphams Corner Post Office

Post Office

~0.5 mi
Website

Restaurants

Shanti

Restaurant

1111 Dorchester Avenue

~4 ftMo-Su 12:00-22:00
+1 617 929-3900Website
Yeanie's Burgers and Social

Restaurant

39 Savin Hill Avenue

~63 ft
Website
Harp + Bard Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

1099 Dorchester Avenue

~156 ftMo-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 10:00-22:00
+1-617-265-2893Website
King Do

Restaurant

1154,1156 Dorchester Avenue

~519 ft05:00-20:00
Delicias Del Caribe

Restaurant

149 Stoughton Street

~0.2 mi
The Munchie Station

Restaurant

996 Dorchester Avenue

~0.3 miMo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-18:00
dbar

Restaurant

1236 Dorchester Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Sa 17:30-22:00; Su 17:30-21:00,11:00-15:00
Pantry Pizza

Restaurant

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-22:30

Pubs

JJ's Irish Pub & Grill

Pub

1130 Dorchester Avenue

~170 ft
+1 617-282-5919
The Banshee

Pub

~0.4 mi

Cafes

McKenna's Cafe

Cafe

107-109 Savin Hill Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 06:00-16:00; Su 06:00-15:00
Website
Comfort Kitchen

Cafe

611 Columbia Road

~0.5 mi
+16173296910Website
The Sugar Bowl

Cafe

857 Dorchester Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Th 06:00-14:00; Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 09:00-15:00

Fast Foods

Burger King

Fast Food

1204-1210 Dorchester Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00; PH 06:00-15:00
+1 617-282-5293Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

256 Boston Street

~0.6 mi05:00-23:00
+1 617-288-8361Website

Bars

The Banshee

Bar

930,932 Dorchester Avenue

~0.4 mi
blend

Bar

1312 Dorchester Avenue

~0.5 miTu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-26:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1-617-265-8846Website

Fire Stations

Boston Fire Department Engine 17, Ladder 7, Car 7

Fire Station

7 Parish Street

~0.4 mi
Boston Fire Department - Engine 21

Fire Station

641 Columbia Road

~0.5 mi

Pharmacys

Saigon Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1167 Dorchester Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
Star Market Pharmacy

Pharmacy

45 William T. Morrissey Boulevard

~0.5 mi
+1 617-265-7911Website

Beautys

Healing Thai Spa

Beauty

994 Dorchester Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 10:00-18:00
+16177857700Website

Hairdressers

T&T Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi

Fitness Centres

Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester Colonel Daniel Marr Clubhouse

Fitness Centre

35 Deer Street

~0.1 mi

Parks

Deer Street Park

Park

~0.1 mi
Downer Avenue Playground

Park

~0.2 mi
McConnell Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Ryan Play Area

Park

~0.4 mi
Allen Park

Park

~0.4 mi
Website
Coppens Square

Park

~0.5 mi
Savin Hill and Malibu Beach

Park

~0.6 mi
Columbia Road Park

Park

~0.6 mi

Playgrounds

William A. Meaney Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi
Miranda Playground

Playground

~0.6 mi

Nature Reserves

Fernald Terrace Rock

Nature Reserve

~0.4 mi

Chemists

Walgreens

Chemist

1100 Dorchester Avenue

~310 ftMo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-19:00

Alcohols

Fernandez Wine and Spirits

Alcohol

1088 Dorchester Avenue

~346 ft
Savin Hill Wine and Spirits

Alcohol

1047;1051 Dorchester Avenue

~0.2 mi
Eagle Liquors

Alcohol

~0.4 miMo-We 09:00-22:00; Th-Sa 09:00-22:55; Su 12:00-20:00

Tyres

Dorchester Tire

Tyres

1160 Dorchester Avenue

~0.1 mi

Car Repairs

Dorchester Car Care

Car Repair

64 Pleasant Street

~0.1 miMo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Columbia Road Gulf Service

Car Repair

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00

Conveniences

Ba Le

Convenience

1052 Dorchester Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 06:00-18:00
+1 617-265-7171Website
Alves Market

Convenience

~0.3 mi
Dorchester Market

Convenience

~0.4 miMo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Cappy's Convenience

Convenience

~0.4 mi
Speedway

Convenience

874 Dorchester Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Supermarkets

The Daily

Supermarket

102-110 Savin Hill Avenue

~0.2 mi
Star Market

Supermarket

45 William T. Morrissey Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Su 06:00-24:00
+1 617-265-1776Website

Funeral Directors

Murphy Funeral Home

Funeral Directors

1020 Dorchester Avenue

~0.2 mi

Tobaccos

King Smoke Shop

Tobacco

992 Dorchester Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-19:00
+16175143002Website

Cannabis

High Profile X Budega of Boston Dispensary

Cannabis

43 Freeport Street

~0.4 mi
+18576636016Website

Florists

Coleen's Flower Shop

Florist

~0.5 mi
Coleen's Flower Shop

Florist

~0.5 miMo-Sa 09:00-16:00

Bicycle Rentals

Blue Bikes

Bicycle Rental

~90 ft24/7
Blue Bikes

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Blue Bikes - Uphams Corner - Ramsey St at Dudley St

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
Blue Bikes

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi24/7
Blue Bikes - JFK / UMASS Station

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi24/7

Fuels

US Gas

Fuel

~0.2 mi24/7
Columbia Road Gulf

Fuel

888 Dorchester Avenue

~0.6 mi24/7
Speedway

Fuel

874 Dorchester Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Artworks

Edward Everett Statue

Artwork

~0.5 mi
Clapp Favorite Pear

Artwork

~0.6 mi