Boston reviewed: Ghazal

I had heard there was a new kid on the JP restaurant scene, and when I heard it was another Indian place, taking over the seemingly cursed prior locations of News Cafe (the news part being that it was both overpriced and lousy, a scandal, I know...) and Arbor (which I had liked) I kinda thought, "maybe third time's a charm?"

But, then again, new kid Ghazal on JP's Centre St. is just doors down from longtime local Punjab-style stalwart, Bhukara. So, imagine my surprise as I exited Ghazal, able to inhale the gorgeous smell of Bhukara on the street, and still think aloud,"I would rather eat at Ghazal."

Enjoy the eye candy, full review to follow. Short version: Ghazal brings cleaner crisper Indian flavors, generous portions, fresh ingredients, and very pleasant capable waitstaff to JP. Nummy!