Interested in getting the lowdown on the freshest new spots in Somerville? From a purveyor of South American sauces and snacks to a Japanese sushi bar, read on for a list of the newest spots to arrive recently.
Curry Express
A new addition to Central Hill, Curry Express is an Indian takeout-only spot that's located at 147 Highland Ave.
Appetizers include aloo tikki, or potato patties deep fried in chickpea batter, and lasooni gobi -- cauliflower florets and white sesame sautéed with tomato garlicky sauce.
For entrees, the restaurant offers a number of Indo-Chinese dishes, noodles, fried rice, tandoori specials, curry dishes and more. Desserts include rice kheer and gulab jamun, and catering is available. See the menu here.
Buenas Maxi Kiosko
Stop by 1 Bow Market Way, Suite 14 in Union Square and you'll find Buenas Maxi Kiosko, a new spot to score empanadas and more.
The business offers a line of South American-inspired ingredients, from chimichurri sauce to tapas dough, to help home cooks. In addition to the Bow Market location, it sells its fresh-made empanadas, tapas, chimichurri, pebre and dulce de leche sauces at a number of other local venues, which you can see here.
Yelper Maria S. writes, "Delicious! These people put their heart and soul into making quality, authentic food and it shows. I absolutely love their chimi sauce and will put it on empanadas, bread and whatever else someone puts in front of me."
Genki Ya
Stroll past 246 Elm St. in Davis Square and you'll find Genki Ya, a sushi bar and Japanese spot. The restaurant has other locations, including in Cambridge and Boston.
Try the Red Sox Bases roll, with fried bean curd, spicy crab, avocado, cream cheese, and flying-fish roe with special sauce. Multi-grain and brown rice are available for an additional fee. Entrees include standards, like beef teriyaki and shrimp and vegetable tempura, as well as udon or soba, each served with miso soup. Catering is available. See the full menu here.
