Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| 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 Malden: 4:10 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (781) 321-8800 to confirm.
Location & directions
519 Main StreetMalden, MA 02148
About Aama Lama
Aama Lama is an Indian restaurant you'll find at 519 Main Street in Malden, Massachusetts. It's part of our guide to 83 restaurants, cafes and bars in Malden.
Aama Lama is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Tuesday).
You can visit for takeout, delivery, and dine-in. On the menu: international.
You can reach the team at (781) 321-8800.
Quick facts
- Category
- Indian Restaurant · International
- Address
- 519 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148
- Phone
- (781) 321-8800
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Tuesday)
- 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 Aama Lama’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 66 hours a week, about the same as the local median (65.5 hours). 96% of Indian restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Aama Lama 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 Aama Lama’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
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Aama Lama there are 52 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 70 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (11), Bakeries & Desserts (9), Chinese (8), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (6).
Competition is light: 1 other Indian restaurant is within a mile. The closest is Joti Palace, 0.3 mi away.
24 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
- AfricanHabesha< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeHoney Honey Dessert Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.1 mi
- PizzaNew York Pizza0.1 mi
- ChineseSing Choi Kee0.1 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 Aama Lama's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; 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 Aama Lama open on Sunday?
Yes, Aama Lama is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Aama Lama located?
Aama Lama is located at 519 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148.
What is the phone number of Aama Lama?
You can call Aama Lama at (781) 321-8800.
Does Aama Lama offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Aama Lama offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
Is Aama Lama open late?
Yes – Aama Lama is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Aama Lama?
There are 70 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Aama Lama. Nearby options include Habesha (< 0.1 mi), Honey Honey Dessert Cafe (< 0.1 mi), and Dunkin' (0.1 mi).
Are there other Indian restaurants near Aama Lama?
1 other Indian restaurant within a mile. The closest is Joti Palace, 0.3 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.
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