Partner and I used to really dig Passage to India and Masala but the former moved out of our neighborhood and the latter really dropped off a cliff a few years back, so we've been sort of scrambling for a new spot.

Nirvana was okay when it had the lunch buffet but we're otherwise sort of unenthusiastic. Singh's Dhaba has been hit or miss in our experience (solid entrees, bland/mushy apps). Punjabi Dhaba remains solid if you're near Inman and I've enjoyed the Maharaja in Harvard Square the few times I've tried it. That said, Spice Delight on the Belmont/Cambridge line has sort of scratched the Passage itch unlike anyone else, recently. Surprisingly solid.

Whatever you do, just avoid Jo's Kitchen (place that moved into the old Passage spot in Porter Square). That place is all heat and no flavor.