Diva carries off the upscale Indian look with a rare touch of class: the decor may be princely but it isn't garish, and the dishes remain deliciously authentic. Although the name may evoke expectations of over-the-top creative fusion cuisine, the menu actually offers traditional Indian soups ($4) and breads (the poori is unbeatable; $2.50-4.50), as well as entrees like every variety of Tandoori known to man ($10-20) and numerous types of dosa (rice crepes stuffed with spiced potatoes and onions; $10-12). Diva finishes its performance on a high note, with a more extensive dessert menu than those of most Indian restaurants—indulge in some kheer (creamy rice pudding with raisins and almonds; $3) or a tasty mango sundae ($5). If your hunger reaches operatic heights, don't miss the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet ($8) daily 11:30am-3pm. Appetizers $3.75-11, entrees $10-20, desserts $3-5. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. If there's nothing in front of the restaurant on Elm St., head around back and check out the large public lot.

OK, so you are in Davis Square. Are you hungry? Thirsty? Check, check. Then head on over to busy Elm Street and pop into the Joshua Tree. Tucked inside this Somerville institution you will find a whole lot of food, and a whole lot of booze. Lots of beer on tap and a lively locals conversing with music in the background, does it get better than that? This lively Tufts hangout packs in the crowds with its enormous bar, a proliferation of large flat-screen TVs, and Top 40 hits playing from the DJ booth. The 65-item menu runs the gamut from Southwestern specialties like quesadillas to more traditional and expensive grilled steak. The bar is definitely the main attraction though, so if you're adventurous, try the 83oz beer tappers ($28.50), served in a long glass tube, or show up during any Red Sox game for cheap beer ($2.50 lite drafts) and half-priced appetizers. Sunday brunch 10:30am-3pm. Entrees $7-16. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Right across the street from the Somerville Theatre, this new Japanese joint boasts sushi on the cheap. For $5.95, you can fill up on rice and entrée during lunch. While their sushi is average to above average, Taipei Tokyo scores big points for their spring rolls and overall ambience.

A nearly life-sized bas-relief elephant welcomes visitors to the Elephant Walk, where the pseudo-imperial outpost, Eastern-minimalist-meets-Cambridge-bourgeoisie décor reflects the two-toned, post-colonial menu: half French, half Cambodian. Both sides are outstanding and equally popular, though the Cambodian dishes tend to be more strongly flavored and certainly more novel. On the French side, the beet and sweet pear is tasty, filling, and on par with those of more expensive French restaurants ($9.50). Perfect for sharing, Croustillants de Crabes serves 2 crispy soft shell crabs with chilled spicy noodes in sesame oil, ginger, and scallions. As for entrees, the Loc lac (beef tenderloin in a soy, garlic, and pepper sauce; $19) is better and more unusual than the French steak options, while salads and plenty of seafood and vegetarian dishes abound. Desserts, all sprinkled with elephant-shaped cocoa, includes delectable crêpes de fruit au cointreau ($7). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.