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1-10 scale, with 1 = bad, 10 =
excellent
N/A = No Answer/Not Applicable |
| Name - Stephanie |
Hometown - Salem |
Date of Visit - Various |
Drink Quality - 9 |
| Decor - 9 |
Atmosphere - 8 |
Server - 9 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 10 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Lamb and Chicken Saag, Vegtable Tempura, Garlic Naag,
All the soups |
| Comments and Suggestions
- Only negative is that the parking out frond is
full most of the time so it is hit or miss if you find a
spot there. But there is a couple of other bigger
parking lots across the street and behind the building.
Also, the tables are a tight fit sometimes. |
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| Name - Mary Ann |
Hometown - Revere |
Date of Visit - 6/24/2007 |
Drink Quality - 10 |
| Decor - 8 |
Atmosphere - 10 |
Server - 3 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 8 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Masala dosia,Shrimp Tikka Marsala,peshweri nan |
| Comments and Suggestions
- I love it there...we know the bartender from
England who is very nice and greets us always. I have
never had a bad experience in all the years I have been
there. It is a very cozy and quaint place and there
could be a significant wait. But the wait is well worth
it. It is a bit over priced but then again it's well
worth it! |
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| Name - Susan |
Hometown - Mohnton, Pa |
Date of Visit - 2-11-07 |
Drink Quality - 10 |
| Decor - 10 |
Atmosphere - 9 |
Server - 8 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 10 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Coconut Soup, Chana Masala (not on menu
anymore)EVERYTHING |
| Comments and Suggestions
- This place is amazing! My fiance' and I first
ate here last Valentine's Day and came back to Salem
this year for the Ice carvings and of course to eat
here! Their coconut soup is the one I judge all others
by and the others never come close!!! The food is
wonderful, service is amazing and personal, and you feel
like royalty! Heck, we drive from PA to eat here! |
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| Name - Brian |
Hometown - Marblehead |
Date of Visit - Many |
Drink Quality - 9 |
| Decor - 9 |
Atmosphere - 9 |
Server - 8 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 8 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Chicken Tikka Masala, Somosas, Lamb Vindoloo, Lamb
Biryani and many others |
| Comments and Suggestions
- Every review here is dead-on. I lived in
India for three years as a kid and have loved the
cuisine ever since then. I've been to many Indian
restaurants up and down the East Coast, and this is
close to the best I've ever found. The personal
attention that the owner gives his diners makes it
particularly enjoyable. |
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| Name - AJ |
Hometown - Salem |
Date of Visit - 06/13/04 |
Drink Quality - 10 |
| Decor - 9 |
Atmosphere - 9 |
Server - 10 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 9 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Vegetable Samosa, Chicken Curry, Chicken Korma, Shrimp
Saag, Shrimp Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan |
| Comments and Suggestions
- I've been a huge fan of Indian food for
years, and this has to be one of the best restaurants
that I've ever eaten at. The wait staff was attentive
and remembered us from previous visits. The owner was
also very friendly, and talks with his customers,
which shows that he cares about your dining
experience. The food was excellent and the prices are
very good. Now I no longer have to trek to Boston or
Providence for good local Indian food; I can enjoy it
right in the town we live in. |
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| Name - Mark |
Hometown - Salem |
Date of Visit - 08/03/04 |
Drink Quality - 10 |
| Decor - 8 |
Atmosphere - 8 |
Server - 9 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 9 |
Overall Experience - 9 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 10 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Shahi Paneer Korma, Kasmire Naan, Paneer Pakoras |
| Comments and Suggestions
- So good it's not even funny. My girlfriend
and I visit the restaurant no less than 2 days a week
these days and it never gets old. The food is just so
fresh and perfectly spiced to order. I almost cried
the first time I ordered the Shahi Paneer Korma
*HOT* and it actually came *HOT*. The servers are
friendly and actually remember return customers, which
is a welcome change from the Cambridge places I used
to frequent. My only critique is that the place is
pretty cramped and for such high quality food I'd
expect a little more privacy in my dinning experience.
PS-Try the Paneer Pakoras. They will blow your mind. |
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| Name - Janet |
Hometown - Marblehead |
Date of Visit - 08/21/04 |
Drink Quality -10 |
| Decor - 8 |
Atmosphere - 8 |
Server - 10 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value -10 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Chicken Korma |
| Comments and Suggestions
- I heard great things and finally got the
courage to try Indian food. So glad I did! I love it.
And I loved the attentive service. I've been telling
everyone to go there. |
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| Name - ABS |
Hometown - Marblehead |
Date of Visit - 03/06/04 |
Drink Quality - 9 |
| Decor - 7 |
Atmosphere - 7 |
Server - 8 |
Food Quality -9 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 8 |
Overall Experience - 9 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 9 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
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| Comments and Suggestions
- Love the place. My first time having dinner
there, My other two experiences were lunchtime. I have
not had a bad dish yet. The cool breeze from the doors
near the bar, created a slight discomfort. Right now
the bar is not opened, but they will be re-licensed in
early April. In the absence of alcohol, I chose a delicious
and very refreshing yogurt drink. |
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| Name - Mary |
Hometown - Salem |
Date of Visit - 04/08/04 |
Drink Quality - 10 |
| Decor -8 |
Atmosphere -8 |
Server - 9 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 10 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala |
| Comments and Suggestions
- The tables are a bit to close for my
comfort, but the food is absolutely amazing! Best I've
ever had, out of 19 countries I've been to. You can
get the food as spicy or as mild as you like it.
Absolutely Wonderful! |
| Name - Leslie |
Hometown - Salem |
Date of Visit - 1/16/04 |
Drink Quality - N/A |
| Decor - N/A |
Atmosphere - N/A |
Server - 5 |
Food Quality - 9 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 5 |
Overall Experience - 6 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 9 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
N/A |
| Comments and Suggestions
- This was probably our 8th time dining at
Passage and while the food as always was excellent,
the overall experience was not. The servers were
inexperienced and not well trained. There was a
definite language barrier but they did not try to
bring over someone more fluent in English even though
we asked them to. The appetizers came quite quickly
which was fine, but our main course came less than 5
minutes are we got our appetizers. This is not the
first time this has happened. The servers should not
be putting in the complete order, if the kitchen
cannot time things better. The tables on the bar side
should not be used during cold winter nights - at
least not the first two closest to the door.. We had a
reservation and were told we would be seated on the
non-bar side. We weren't and every time the door
opened there was a blast of cold air which was very
uncomfortable. The owner said that he did not expect
such a big crowd on such a cold night, and obviously
they were not prepared. |
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| Name - Jim |
Hometown - Lynn |
Date of Visit - 1/14/04 |
Drink Quality - 10 |
| Decor - 6 |
Atmosphere - 6 |
Server - 10 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 10 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Vegetable Masala, Chicken Dosa, Garlic Nan |
| Comments and Suggestions
- Amazing!!!!! No more trips to Boston and Cambridge
- although the decor needs Queer Eye's help. A little
bland for a dynamic kitchen. This won't stop me
though....just a suggestion :) |
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| Name - D.T. |
Hometown - Marblehead |
Date of Visit - 12/23/03 |
Drink Quality - 8 |
| Decor - 8 |
Atmosphere - 8 |
Server - 9 |
Food Quality - 9 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 8 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 6 |
|
| Favorite Menu Items -
Jalfreize was fresh, crisp and clean. The Chicken
Tikka Massala smooth and robust. |
| Comments and Suggestions
- A good quality traditional "English
curry house" with wide selection and great food.
The prices are a little steep with main courses around
$12 each. |
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| Name - Souvala |
Hometown - Lynn |
Date of Visit - 12/20/03 |
Drink Quality - 9 |
| Decor - 8 |
Atmosphere - 8 |
Server - 9 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 9 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 9 |
|
| Favorite Menu Items -
onion naan, shrimp korma, mint dipping sauce and
veggie samosas. |
| Comments and Suggestions
- The tables were a little too small for all
the food we ordered and were a bit too close together.
Also the tables were too close to the door constantly
swinging open with a draft. Other than that my first
experience was great. I'm very finicky and great
authentic Indian restaurants are so hard to find so I
have to say there will be a return visit. The food
came straight from the oven very hot and very fresh. I
do not easily impress. I loved it! Hopefully they'll
do so well they'll expand and won't have a problem
with the tables anymore. |
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| Name - Damon |
Hometown - Marblehead |
Date of Visit - 11/23/03 |
Drink Quality - 9 |
| Decor - 8 |
Atmosphere - 9 |
Server - 9 |
Food Quality - 9 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 9 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 9 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Matter Paneer! Make it HOT. |
| Comments and Suggestions
- When the sign went up over Passage to
India, my girlfriend and I were excited but skeptical;
too many restaurants on the North Shore fail to live
up to their counterparts in Boston and Cambridge.
Passage to India is an exception. This place ranks in
the top 3 Indian restaurants, anywhere, for us (we had
some good Indian in Amsterdam.. but seriously, how
convenient is that?) The staff are attentive,
enthusiastic and friendly and they remembered us from
previous visits. The food is excellent. If you like
your food spicy make sure to ask for it. I love hot
food and do not find dishes acceptable unless I
specifically request "hot". But this is true
of all Indian places I have been to. The tables are a
little on the small side and perhaps a little too
close together but this can be forgiven, as we have
never really had to wait, yet the place can be packed.
The atmosphere is simple but vibrant with lots of
people coming and going for take-out and a TV over the
bar (but you can sit in a different room if that
bothers you). I personally like that it's upbeat.
Don't worry about parking; park in the large lot that
services Starbucks and the UPS Store, and just walk
over. Passage to India.. the goods are good. |
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| Name - Kimberly |
Hometown - Salem |
Date of Visit - 11/05/03 |
Drink Quality - 9 |
| Decor - 9 |
Atmosphere - 10 |
Server - 10 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 10 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 9 |
|
| Favorite Menu Items -
naan, brown chutney, shrimp gao curry, mango lassi. |
| Comments and Suggestions
- Excellent Indian food. All the servers are
excellent. The owner Hugh is very welcoming. I have
been several times for lunch and tried different
dishes each time. All excellent. Make sure to try the
mango lassi and the tandoori chicken naan. To die for! |
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| Name - John |
Hometown - Beverly |
Date of Visit - 11/15/03 |
Drink Quality - 10 |
| Decor - 9 |
Atmosphere - 7 |
Server - 7 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 8 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 10 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Non-vegetarian Thalis (a sort of sampler) Chutneys and
sauces. |
| Comments and Suggestions
- WOW! What great food. No more trekking to
Cambridge for top notch Indian food. My fiancé has an
allergy to MSG which was not a problem-they don't use
ANY. APTI will probably become a weekly event for us.
It is that good. We arrived at a busy time and the wait staff
seemed a little overwhelmed. The host (and I believe
owner) was gracious and attentive. Parking out front
is hit or miss but there is a big municipal lot behind
the building. |
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| Name - Barry |
Hometown - Salem |
Date of Visit - 10/25/03 |
Drink Quality - 9 |
| Decor - 9 |
Atmosphere - 8 |
Server - 8 |
Food Quality - 9 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 9 |
Overall Experience - 9 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 10 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
Shrimp Tandoori, garlic naan, dosas |
| Comments and Suggestions
- Excellent food and atmosphere. Hugh, the proprietor
is extremely gracious and welcoming. The food is first
rate. Tables can be a bit too close together for true
comfort -- particularly in the first room where the
bar is located. Overall however, an excellent addition
to the Salem eating scene. It will be a regular haunt
for us (small pun intended). |
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| Name - Leslie |
Hometown - Salem |
Date of Visit - 10/24/03 |
Drink Quality - 9 |
| Decor - 9 |
Atmosphere - 7 |
Server - 10 |
Food Quality - 10 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 9 |
Overall Experience - 10 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 10 |
|
| Favorite Menu Items -
Everything was wonderful. The best Indian food around. |
| Comments and Suggestions
- They will have to enlarge if the quality of
the food and service continues to be this good. |
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| Name - Dave |
Hometown - Salem |
Date of Visit - 10/25/03 |
Drink Quality - N/A |
| Decor - 9 |
Atmosphere - 9 |
Server - 9 |
Food Quality - 9 |
| Quality of Overall
Service - 9 |
Overall Experience - 9 |
| Would You Eat Here Again?
- Yes |
Value - 9 |
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| Favorite Menu Items -
N/A |
| Comments and Suggestions
- Service was great, fast, and polite. The
best samosas I've had in years. Our dishes were just
right (they specifically asked how spicy we wanted
them). The presentation of the food was also
excellent. |
