Aama Lama is one of the best restaurant restaurants in Boston for hidden gem, especially if you want a strong option in Boston.
Fair warning before you punch in the GPS: Aama Lama lives in Malden, not Boston proper, at 519 Main Street — a former dimly lit Indian takeout joint the owners cracked open into something warmer and roomier.
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Aama Lama is a clean first click in Boston when you want a restaurant option you can trust. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 73 Google reviews.
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Aama Lama is a Restaurant restaurant located in Boston, Boston. Fair warning before you punch in the GPS: Aama Lama lives in Malden, not Boston proper, at 519 Main Street — a former dimly lit Indian takeout joint the owners cracked open into something warmer and roomier.
Aama Lama is best for hidden gem. Aama Lama is a clean first click in Boston when you want a restaurant option you can trust. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 73 Google reviews.
Aama Lama is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.6 from 73 reviews
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Aama Lama holds a 9.6 Google rating from 73 reviews. Aama Lama is a clean first click in Boston when you want a restaurant option you can trust. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 73 Google reviews.
Aama Lama is located at 519 Main St, Malden, MA 02148, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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