Samuel David Wiggins

Incredible food. We went during a slow time on a Sunday afternoon and were charmed by everything about this place. The service, atmosphere, and food were all exceptional. We’ll definitely be coming back

Liam Robert Marchant

They call it a factory—but it is, really, a home. I’ve had to make home out of a lot of places. Bridges burned, paths forged, enemies made. They say home is where the heart is—but how can the heart be so abundant? How can home be so fleeting? Rumi describes the heart as being an outward flower drawing in, and I certainly felt the Factory drawing me in from across Kirkland Street. Buzzing, whirring, lifting my feet. The desire to eat and be fed is a prayer I live daily, but … daily I am broken by the demands of our increasingly discordant governmental system, unfair taxes, my sister’s ethically non-monogamous relationships, and a NON-FUNCTIONING sewer system. The Kebab Factory’s sewer system, however, was a sigh of relief. (Literally.) In a world full of meaningless pleasantries, I was immensely comforted to feel the proprietor’s warm arms around my shoulders—a safe haven, a bed of feathers for a small gosling. I have always found silence to be life’s greatest consolation. The Kebab Factory does not mar your ears with that contemporary dribble they call “music”; it invites you, instead, to look inward. When words mean nothing, actions deafen. I have some dietary restrictions, such as a terrible allergy that I do not feel comfortable talking about publicly, but the bathrooms provided the relief I needed. Plenty of seating around the restaurant, as well as in the restroom, which my sister would appreciate, given her poorly maintained boundaries. She has three attractive partners who joined us for the meal. (Desario, Alek, and Jacob, whom I love and cherish.) It’s difficult to see her continually not advocate for her needs and be subsumed by the passions of her lovers qua roommates. It’s too much for her. The world is too much for her. How can you love someone and still say you need them to change? Desario is adamant about always having a biryani on the table, even when they provide rice. I often get overwhelmed by having so much rice on the table (a fear I inherit from my father), but the Factory really delivered on portions and quality. Alek springs for mango lhassi, which wasn’t available, but the waiter provided a lovely wine list instead! Jacob and I had some delicious imported beers and commiserated over yet another round of increased taxes. When I see my sister, I see myself. (That’s because we’re twins.) As Rumi said, mirrors are not reality, they are reflections of another world—a world where I am enough, where one of my sister’s uniquely handsome partners would be enough. Where low taxes would be enough. At least, for now, the garlic naan was enough.

Prasanna Rajasekaran

Excellent lunch buffet available on Friday and weekends. Simple dishes cooked with rich flavor. Chicken and lamb were wonderfully tender, and they bring a heaping pile of naan fresh from the oven right to your table. The tea and rice pudding were also great. It’s a hole in the wall spot, which probably accounts for the lower Google rating, but it’s some of the best Indian cooking in Somerville/Cambridge.

Jessica Chook

Love the samosas and supporting small businesses. I can tell it’s family run because it’s just a grandpa and someone else. Plate could’ve been a bit cleaner but good affordable food!

Elias

Delicious neighborhood spot that’s open late. I had the lamb curry and it was fantastic. The service was okay and the restaurant is cute, but it was just us in there on a Wednesday night. Would recommend and will likely be back, definitely for takeout

Eliza Vardanyan

Food was delicious, service was great, very pleasant staff, highly recommend!

Aishwarya Sanap

Great Indian buffet with a wide variety of fresh and flavorful dishes. The curries, naan and starter (samosa) were delicious, and the dessert section was a treat. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere made the experience even better. Go and check out the place.

Anuj Karnik

Amazing, freshly prepared food. The kebabs were fantastic and so were the chaat items. Service was a tad bit slow, but that was totally fine given the food quality.

Nora Delaney

This is a really nice neighborhood spot for delicious Indian food. The restaurant is quiet and the service is always friendly. We sometimes dine in but also enjoy their takeout service. The menu has a great selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Recently, my husband and I ate dinner here at the tables on the sidewalk. My husband inadvertently left his phone at the table, and the restaurant staff were kind enough to bring it inside and hold onto it until we could come pick it up

B

Fresh tasting and delicious! I had a the veggie appetizer sampler and a Flying Horse lager. A tasty combo and perfect amount for dinner. Service was friendly and quick, too! The ambiance was eclectic but in a great way, it felt one of a kind. I will come back for the lunch special for sure.