🌶️ Don’t Tell Aunty is Boston’s first Indian gastro bar and it’s bringing the heat—literally and musically! 🎶 Located at 1080 Boylston St, Boston, MA, this vibrant, tapas-style Indian spot is bursting with flavor, color, and energy. Perfect for date night, a girls’ night out, or just when you’re craving something bold and fun! 🍽️🔥

Here’s everything we tried—and what we thought:

🥒 Okra Fries – $7 (GF/Vegan/Vegetarian) The name says it all. These super crispy okra sticks were like Indian veggie chips 👏 Lightly battered and perfectly paired with a sweet tamarind dipping sauce. Even if you’re not an okra fan, give them a shot. ⭐ 10/10

🌿 Kale Chaat – $14 (Vegetarian) My FAVORITE dish of the night. Stunning presentation and addictive flavors—crispy kale fritters with yogurt, mint, and tamarind sauces. Sweet, tangy, crunchy, creamy… just perfection. 🥰 10/10

🍖 Lamb Ghee Roast – $17 (GF) So tender and juicy! 🍛 Marinated leg meat slow-cooked in ghee with curry leaves and green chilis. Rich, spiced, and totally sharable. Got that heat but in the best way. 10/10

🍗 OG Butter Chicken – $20 (GF, contains nuts) A classic done RIGHT. Velvety makhani sauce, fenugreek, and generous grilled chicken pieces. Pure comfort food. Would 100% order again and again. 🙌 10/10

🍞 Garlic Naan – $5 (2 pieces) Tasty but a bit small for the price. Wish it was fluffier and more plentiful. 🫓 6/10

🍚 Kheema Biryani – $20 (GF) Fragrant basmati rice with ground lamb, crispy onions, and a side of boondi raita. Bold and flavorful, great to pair with butter chicken. 🍖🧅 8.5/10

🍔 Kerala Fried Chicken Sandwich – $16 Honestly, the only letdown. It looked good, but flavor-wise, it just didn’t compete with the other standout dishes. The fries had more punch than the chicken. 🍟 5/10

🍨 Jamun Sundae – $12 (Veg, contains nuts) Gulab Jamun + vanilla ice cream + ghee-roasted almonds = a fun and playful twist on a traditional Indian dessert. Super tasty! Just wish the ice cream wasn’t so rock-hard. 🍧 8/10

🍹 Drinks? Don’t skip them! We tried 2 cocktails and 1 mocktail—all expertly made, beautifully presented, and seriously satisfying. 🍸✨

🎤 Final Thoughts: Don’t Tell Aunty is not your typical Indian restaurant. It’s fresh, funky, and full of flavor. With bold dishes and a foresty atmosphere, it’s definitely worth a visit. Just don’t tell aunty you’re out past 10. 😉

⭐ Overall food rating: 9/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Affordability: 8/10 there were some dishes that were just not AS expensive as other indian restaurants in the area (and I was happy about that!) ✅ Must-Try: Kale Chaat, Butter Chicken, Okra Fries 📸 Bonus: Every dish is Instagram-worthy!