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Jain food in Boston
15 places in USA serving pure veg and customization-friendly no onion, no garlic Jain food — from fully-Jain kitchens to spots with confirmed options. Always confirm prep details with the restaurant when you order.
The Maharaja
India Quality Restaurant
LuLu Green
My Thai Vegan Cafe
Rosa Mexicana
Kala Thai Cookery
Regina Pizzeria
Regina Pizzeria
Peppino's Dosa
WOW TIKKA
Cafe Landwer
Dirty Water Dough Company
Foxhole
Levain Bakery – Back Bay, Boston
Lindt Chocolate Shop
What you can eat in Boston
The 15 places listed here span 10 cuisines. Jain-friendliness varies more by kitchen than by cuisine — what matters is whether the base gravy or stock is made fresh.
Eating Jain in Boston
Can you get Jain food in Boston?
Yes — this directory lists 15 places in Boston, USA that either serve Jain food or will cook without onion, garlic and other root vegetables on request, including 1 with a pure vegetarian or fully Jain kitchen.
What kinds of food can Jains eat in Boston?
The places listed here cover indian, cafe, dessert, pizza, thai. Cuisines built on onion and garlic bases usually need a request made before cooking starts rather than a modification afterwards.
How do I order Jain at a restaurant in Boston?
Say it before the dish is started, not after: no onion, no garlic, no potato, no carrot, no beetroot, no radish and no ginger. Ask whether the base gravy or stock is made fresh — that's usually what decides whether a kitchen can do it at all. 10 of the places listed on this page have notes from other diners on what they actually managed to order.
More on this in how to order Jain food at any restaurant, or what counts as Jain food if you're explaining it to someone else.