Since opening, Shanti has been named Best of Boston by Boston Magazine in 2012 and 2018, rated Excellent by Zagat five times, reviewed 4 out of 4 by the Boston Globe, and recognized as a 2026 Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Honoree. We are MBE certified and women-owned — rooted in Dorchester and Roslindale for over 25 years.
Owner Solmon Chowdhury opened Shanti in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 1999 to bring Indian food to Boston.
Over a decade later, after adding locations in Roslindale, MA (2013) and Cambridge, MA (2016) with his wife Rokeya Chowdhury, Shanti Restaurant is said to be The Best Indian - Boston. "Boston's Best" Indian cuisine (2016) by Improper Bostonian, "Best Indian" cuisine (2016) by Boston A-List, and "Best of Boston" Indian cuisine (2012) by Boston Magazine.
Rokeya Chowdhury - Under her leadership, Shanti became MBE certified, Women Owned certified, launched Holi Mela — Boston's largest South Asian festival with 6,000+ attendees — and a monthly regional subscription box.
Jebin Tuladhar - Managing Partner
Jebin is currently overseeing day to day operations at all our Shanti locations. His undivided attention and dedication to this family restaurant is a true testament to the success of Shanti Restaurant.
