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The MasalaWala

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Indian Restaurant$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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The MasalaWala

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Jesse BagelsOctober 14, 2015
If you meet the MasalaWala himself it would behoove you to be nice to him. He's as true and authentic as his restaurant's food. Highlights were the lamb ribs, chili cheese naan, and milk chai. 10/10
Kosha ShahOctober 15, 2014
Had an amazing meal! Food was delicious! The staff was so nice too! The owner checked up on us several times to make sure we were doing good with all of our courses! Try the dahi puri and gobi app!!
Tamara JadeMarch 29, 2016
Tried the palak paneer along with a chicken chettinad, both incredible ,and this is coming from 2 ppl who eat Indian atleast twice a week. We will be back to try the rest of the menu!Hopefully tmwr ;)
Mario LinDecember 7, 2016
Dal tadka was amazing!! Service here is top notch, they replaced our meal free of charge cuz we couldn't handle the spice 😆😆
TomAugust 2, 2015
Food is good & portions are big. Owner & staff is warm & welcoming. I came with a Gilt City deal and thought the offering was really generous. Not sure I would feel the same if I had paid full price.
simhskalSeptember 23, 2015
The whole experience was really satisfying. The place is small but packed most of the evenings. The service was excellent (owner was super courteous) and the food was absolutely delicious.Coming back!
Cindy MaDecember 9, 2016
good ass dal tadka, but got indian hot which was toooo spicy!!! owner hooked it up with a milder replacement for free! great tasting food with top of the notch service
lia bulaongMarch 30, 2012
new instant neighborhood fave! the food is delicious, best indian i've ever had in manhattan. so glad to finally have a fantastic indian restaurant on the les.
DavDecember 10, 2015
Samosa chaat is my fav! I've only tried their veg options and they're all delicious. Onion naan is the best. Can't wait to go back and try the non veg
Afro lynneOctober 3, 2013
Amazing food, ESP the Manchurian cauliflower, mango lassi, shrimp dish, fish curry and many more. Friendly and attentive staff. Will definitely return!
Ernesto GutierrezJuly 2, 2016
The Lamb biryani stole the show. Amazing blend of spices and flavor. There is no brunch nonsense here, so come anytime to enjoy some good Indian food.
LynneMay 29, 2015
Been here 25+ times
My favorites are the shahi korma and paneer saagwala. Garlic naan is always a nice addition too. But really, you can't go wrong with anything here.
Thomas HolmenMay 3, 2019
One of the best New York experience I have had! Lovely staff, friendly and the food is amazing! Try the Samosa Chaat with a nice cold 1947 beer!
Mary LyonsDecember 25, 2018
Pani Puri chaat, Aloo Gobi, & Dal Tadka were all so flavorful and delicious (and vegan). Can’t wait to back to try more dishes!
Eliberty LopezMarch 7, 2015
The BEST Indian food I have ever had! I'm especially a fan of the black lentils, chana masala, and mango lassi. Plus the service is great!
Calvin MultanenJanuary 19, 2015
The food is great. Very affordable lunch specials, include choice of course with rice and side soup/salad. Service was a little slow. Not exactly a place for a quick lunch
Edmund BoeyFebruary 7, 2017
The staff is very friendly, and the food is great! Be warned that if you want your curries they can come pretty hot, totally worth it!
JohannaSeptember 9, 2014
The vindaloo is so good! But very spicy -- be sure to order some mango chutney and raita with it (it'll be more delicious overall too).
Cherry ChenApril 29, 2012
Best India food so far in Manhattan! Definitely ask the waiters for recommendations if you can't decide what to get. Chicken 65 is the one dish you can't miss!
Johnny WonMay 11, 2015
Fantastically spicy and wonderful service from the Masalwala himself. Vegetarian friendly but I'll say it again, next-level spicy.
Afro lynneNovember 30, 2014
💗mango lassi is a must, manchurian cauliflower, samosa, pretty much everything is delish
Vivienne GucwaSeptember 4, 2014
Excellent food with a nice balance of spices. Bonus: THE Masala Wala himself is sometimes there and love to interact with patrons.
Serious EatsJanuary 13, 2014
A tribute to South Asian street food--with really good chai.
Neil KumarSeptember 5, 2014
Malai Kofta and Chicken tikka masala are awesome. One of the best I've had.
simhskalSeptember 23, 2015
About the food: Gobi Manchurian , Paneer Tikka Masala with Garlic / Peshawari Naan and Pani Puri. End it with Mango Lassi - your life is good :)
Christina ChinFebruary 9, 2018
The food here is spicy, even for mild! Owner and servers are very attentive and friendly
SonjoeDecember 13, 2015
Great cuisine, service, best Naan i have ever eaten. Go ahead
Henry YuanOctober 10, 2015
It's places like this that reminds me why I wouldn't want to move out of NYC. The cheese chili naan (it's vegetarian) is so simple, I don't know how it's not more available. A must-try!
Paola MontelongoNovember 25, 2015
The spicy salmon masala was amazing! The owner stayed open an extra hour for us to eat! Very hospitable. Great service!
Xanthe TravlosOctober 18, 2015
The owner, the Masala wala, is such a wonderful fella. So friendly. And the food was delicious. Try the samosa chaat.
LynneSeptember 19, 2012
Been here 25+ times
My absolute favorite Indian in NYC. Best part about this place is the owner: kind, warm, welcoming. Personal fav is the paneer saagwala
Maxime BuryMarch 16, 2015
Lamb rolls are awesome. All the curries I've tried were fantastic. The owner is the friendliest guy!
CarolynSeptember 8, 2012
Crazy good food and supremely friendly service. The dal is perfect and the chicken tikka roll is way above standard. Fabulous
James MarshallOctober 16, 2015
Very solid straightforward Indian food. Love the spicy naan. Curries, vindaloos, all excellent.
Bram HubbellJuly 28, 2017
I love the samosa chaat! And get the masala chai.
Millie SDecember 22, 2015
Manchurian Cauliflower, Aloo Chaat, Indian Milk Tea and anything Lamb. Skip the Biryanis though, they pale in comparison to everything else.
Chris BraithwaiteMay 5, 2014
I'm an English guy who eats a lot of Indian food. This is the best I've ever eaten. Absolutely amazing.
Joseph TerranellaAugust 2, 2015
The poori and the malai kofta are amazing. Good eat that malai kofta sauce everyday.
Michelle C.December 11, 2011
Tasting table recommends: Indian Milk Chai with potato and pea samosa, Masala Chai with pan-fried kofta and Kashmir Pink Chai
LaineyLouDecember 8, 2012
Fantastic Indian food. Try the Gobi Manchurian appetizer - never thought cauliflower could taste so good!
Tyger MadendaNovember 8, 2011
The owner and staff are extremely polite and friendly. He gave myself and another waiting customer samples of the Mango Lassi, which were delicious!
Vadim DrobininJune 4, 2015
Aloo gobi and garlic naan are really good, though that's a pity they don't cook a cheese garlic one.
Enrica CaliriAugust 16, 2014
Awesome place and food!! Let the waiter give you advices: he knows what he's talking about😍
Jose CaballeroMarch 20, 2015
The navratan (vegetarian) korma is not on the menu, but it can be ordered and it's good.
Taby KislanovDecember 22, 2014
The Mango Lassi is a must! Also loved the Paneer Tikka Masala ❤️
Sandeep PinnapureddyMarch 21, 2016
Great for lunch, dahi puri was on point. Extremely reasonable prices.
Akshay KohliDecember 29, 2016
The Chicken Tikka Roll was delicious! Owner is really nice too!
Alberto SimonAugust 24, 2014
The Gobi manchurian is fantastic!
Arjun Shivanand KannanSeptember 23, 2015
Make sure to try the cauliflower manchurian and the garlic naan!
Christine HartMay 16, 2013
The dev puri is amazing. Crunchy sour, sweet and spice all in one!

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