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Cambridge: Helmand

Location:

143 1st Street  Cambridge, MA

Finally! Something tasty in this city!

I've never tried Afghan cuisine, but it certainly has very distinct flavours. Mint to coriander to pumpkin to cardamom. Curries and rices but crispy pastries and soft breads.

We ordered Bowlawni, the pastries filled with veggies, the Qoremay Ma-He, sea bass that's pan fried and sauteed, and served with rice. Absolutely delicious! The vegetarian special which includes baked pumpkin (out of this world!) eggplant, spinach, okra, and rice.

The cardamom cake (called "our cake" on their menu) is a must try. I make a cardamom cake, too, although this was much more moist and soaked in the essence. Mine is more of a tea cake (also a must try!)

It was also fairly busy even on a weeknight, but the service was still attentive and beyond wonderful.

I can't recommend this place more!

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tags: Cake, Cambridge, Cambridge Massachusetts, afghan, cake recipes, cambridge restaurants, cardamom, cardamom cake, helman, ppumpkins
categories: Afghan, Boston, Cake, Cambridge, Dinner, Fish, Herbs, Recipe, Seafood, Vegetarian
Wednesday 06.27.12
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 8
 

Cambridge, MA: Royal Pastry Shop

Location:


738 Cambridge St., East Cambridge, MA

Having just moved to Boston, one of our explorations took us to the Royal Pastry Shop on Cambridge Street.  We chose a very simple chocolate cupcake.



It was divine. 

Open since 1941, there are now two other locations feeding locals delicious American and Italian pastries.  I'm looking forward to being one of these locals.

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tags: Boston, Cambridge, Cambridge Massachusetts, Cambridgeshire, England, Harvard Square, Logan International Airport, boston cupcakes, cambridge cupcakes, chocolate cupcake, pastry, royal pastry shop
categories: Bakery, Boston, Cafe, Chocolates, Cookie, Dessert, Italian
Sunday 08.07.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 2