So, we have completely abandoned Masalaa Boston. We’ve not gone back since that first horrifying day, though I did call them this weekend to confirm what the status was. They have, apparently, reintroduced the three different dosas. The price remains decidedly unfriendly at 11.50 or so.
Now the good news. We found out about two different places. We decided to try the farther one first” Chennai Woodlands. And man, oh, man, does that place rock the house. First off, it’s not in Boston. It’s not even near Boston. It’s in a town called Ashland, which is apparently that side of Framingham, which is halfway to Worcester (hey spanky). It’s in a run down looking strip mall, with a very unassuming store front. And when you step inside the door: the aroma!
This was worth every millisecond of the 45 minute drive down there. They are exclusively vegetarian, and they have a fantastic variety that even puts the old Masalaa to shame. The idlis, the dosas, the channa, the veg curry. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmy. So yes, 4 thumbs up (2 each from Aimee and me) for them. If you’re in the neighbourhood, go there. If you’re not in the neighbourhood, then go to the neighbourhood and see the previous sentence.
It’s too far to make it a weekly jaunt, but we’re going to try this place up in Lowell next week. I’ll let you know how it goes.