Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Allston: 5:22 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (617) 780-4461 to confirm.
Location & directions
122 Brighton AvenueAllston, MA 02134
About Tabla Express
Located at 122 Brighton Avenue in Allston, Massachusetts, Tabla Express is an Indian restaurant. It's part of our guide to 104 restaurants, cafes and bars in Allston.
Tabla Express is open daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Available service options are dine-in.
You can reach the team at (617) 780-4461.
Quick facts
- Category
- Indian Restaurant
- Address
- 122 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
- Phone
- (617) 780-4461
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Indian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Tabla Express’s weekday schedule with 51 other Indian restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 67% of them (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 77 hours a week, 12 hours more than the local median of 66. 96% of Indian restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Tabla Express is one of them.
Compared with 51 other Indian restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Indian restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 19 menus with 2,091 priced items from Indian restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.99.
We don’t have Tabla Express’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Indian restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Gulab Jamun | 84% | $5.25 |
| Mango Lassi | 79% | $5.97 |
| Garlic Naan | 74% | $5.20 |
| Malai Kofta | 68% | $15.99 |
| Chicken Tikka | 63% | $18.00 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 53% | $17.98 |
| Chicken | 47% | $15.00 |
| Chana Masala | 47% | $16.55 |
Calculated from 19 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Tabla Express there are 130 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 215 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (30), Chinese (27), Bakeries & Desserts (22), and Korean (15).
Competition is healthy: 3 other Indian restaurants are within a mile and 19 within three miles. The closest is Punjab Palace, < 0.1 mi away.
74 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiMi-Nori< 0.1 mi
- ChineseBaby Cafe Express< 0.1 mi
- VietnameseLumi Roll and Bowl< 0.1 mi
- KoreanPark's Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificTasya's Kitchen< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an Indian restaurant
Indian and South Asian restaurants serve curries, tandoori dishes, breads and rice from across the subcontinent, plus Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan specialties. North Indian dishes – butter chicken, tikka masala, naan – are the most familiar, while South Indian restaurants focus on dosas, idli and vegetarian thalis.
What to order
- Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala – the mildest and most popular curries
- Dal and chana masala – hearty vegetarian staples
- Biryani – spiced rice layered with meat or vegetables
- Garlic naan – baked in the tandoor
Good to know
- Spice levels are adjustable; “medium” varies widely between restaurants.
- Weekday lunch buffets offer the best value.
- Mango lassi helps cool things down if a dish turns out spicier than expected.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Tabla Express's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Tabla Express open on Sunday?
Yes, Tabla Express is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Tabla Express located?
Tabla Express is located at 122 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134.
What is the phone number of Tabla Express?
You can call Tabla Express at (617) 780-4461.
Does Tabla Express offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Tabla Express. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Tabla Express open late?
Yes – Tabla Express is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Tabla Express?
There are 215 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Tabla Express. Nearby options include Mi-Nori (< 0.1 mi), Baby Cafe Express (< 0.1 mi), and Lumi Roll and Bowl (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Indian restaurants near Tabla Express?
3 other Indian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Punjab Palace, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Indian restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 19 menus with 2,091 priced items from Indian restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.99.
Nearby places
All in Allston
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