Masala Express is easily my #1 Indian spot in Merced…read more I ordered the chicken tikka masala and man... this was next level. Super tender chicken and the sauce was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor perfectly spiced without being too heavy. With the fluffy rice and warm naan it was one of those meals you don't want to end. What really makes this place stand out though is the service. The owner is always there super welcoming and constantly checking in to make sure you're taken care of. You can tell he takes pride in the food and the experience. Great food top-tier service this place doesn't miss.

Having been here two different times, both experiences have been delicious. The first time was…read moreordering off the main menu. There is a huge selection with a variety of options. The entire meal was flavorful and the team provided excellent service. The second time was with the lunch buffet. It had a good amount of chicken items and vegetarian options. Two different types of basmati rice which were amazing. It was great to sample a variety of entrees during lunch. Again the flavors were consistent and the servers did a great job even though it was the buffet option picked. They do have door dash, payment the do take card and Apple Pay. It is definitely a local business that is worth the support. There is not a negative thing to say about the restaurant, food or the team working there.

Food was delicious. We ordered the Lamb Tikka Masala, Chicken curry (medium spice), Chicken…read moreTandoori. The lamb was tender. The curry was flavorful and right amount of spice. The chicken Tandoori was yummy spicy. The Masala n Curry came with rice, chicken Tandoori did not. We shared everything, 3 adults 1 kid. The garlic naan was yummy, we even ordered another round to go with our lil leftovers. Service was ok. A lil slow but nothing crazy. We'd return for sure.

Naan is made to order for buffet. Should be ready to go so you could eat it with your food. Rice…read morespoon is just laid down inside the rice cooker on top of all the rice. So everyone's hands are basically touching the rice. A man and woman stood behind the bar area staring at diners as we ate. It was really uncomfortable. For that reason alone I won't be back. Which is too bad because the food wasn't bad.

For those looking for vegan options, you'll find plenty here. I tried their samosa chaat (without…read moreyogurt), aloo paratha - the food tasted home cooked and delicious. The samosa was not too oily, the chana / chickpea was warm and well cooked. Aloo paratha was one of the best I ever had. It was quite big, well stuffed and well cooked. Tasted like homemade paratha. It's more than enough for one person. They also have delicious laddos. Overall great place, looking forward to trying other dishes.

One of the best Indian restaurants we've ever been to. The flavors are truly amazing and the staff…read moreare wonderful and accommodating. I am a vegan and they were extraordinarily helpful in choosing options and ensuring that the dishes were vegan. They were able to make a roti bread vegan for me and I also enjoyed the delicious Tadka Dal. Above all though, we highly recommend the Gobi Manchurian. Wow. The meat eaters in the family thought that the tandoori chicken was amongst the best they've ever had, perfectly spiced and moist. And the garlic naan was wonderful as well. We discovered them on a trip to Yosemite and enjoyed the food so much that we made sure to stop there for lunch on the return trip home.

My son and I come in often, wonderful home made like dishes and a very kind and professional staff…read more Thank you

Our ABSOLUTE FAVORITE place to get Indian takeout in Merced. Really sweet gal always takes our…read moreorder. They have those yummy candied fennel seeds as an aperitif on the counter. We've tried most of their dishes. All just incredible. Vibrant flavors and everything seems really fresh! Just go!! You'll be hooked too, I promise! We were referred by our Indian friends, so we figured it had to be good.

This place is AMAZING! My favorite samosas in town, they're super flavorful and the sauces they…read morecome with is so good. Lets talk about their fish fry. My wife is extremely picky when it comes to her food, so for her to love this fish fry, it speaks volumes of their food. Their fish fry is full of great flavor. Their rice and naan are always on point! Seriously give this place a try!

Good burger Will recommend…read moreWill try their other items for sure when they are back from their vacation Though they are on vacation until 27th Feb 2025

Had dinner here the other night with a group of friends. The dining area is spacious and open. We…read moreturned ordering over to the owner and had the best food! The fried fish appetizer is medium worked well for this white girl and was phenomenal - I could easily make a dinner of it. We also had a chicken appetizer that I didn't get the name of that I would surely describe so I could and order it again. The garlic on the naan was fresh and sharp. We also got butter chicken and chicken tiki. I perfected the chicken tiki - the butter chicken was made mild and wasn't as spicy as I am used to. My mom got the leftovers though - she declared it spicy and she couldn't quit eating it! So clearly what she called spicy wasn't a turn off for her! I would recommend the drive from Turlock to Livingston for a meal here - it was well worth it!

My boss and I were craving Indian food, so we decided to try a spot we found right off the freeway…read more When we walked in, the place was empty, which gave it a bit of a strange vibe--especially for 1 PM. We went ahead and ordered anyway. While waiting, I started reading other reviews mentioning long wait times, but surprisingly, our food came out pretty quickly. Not only that, it was absolutely delicious. That definitely made up for the empty atmosphere. Don't let a quiet dining room discourage you--this place proves the food can more than make up for it.

The appetizer we tasted were Chilli Chicken, Gobhi Manchurian and fish pakora. The quality was…read moreexcellent and felt like home made. Staff was friendly and seem well organized. Ambience is great and place is clean. For dinner daal makhani, garlic naan and chilli fish were extremely delicious. Highly recommended.

Awesome and amazing food and sweets. Must visit for awesome chili chicken, seekh kabab, butter…read morechicken and veggie noodles

Great food and service, my mom left her purse there and the owners personally brought it a town…read moreover to return it. I recommend this restaurant if you're in Livingston and want curry or biryani.

We were greeted by the nice waitress and they took our order right away. Very kind people. The food…read morewas amazing. Every bite was very, very, very delicious. My sister and I could not stop saying "mmm" after every bite. Seriously!! EAT HERE! MUST TRY!

Omg. So good. The owners are so nice. Very authentic! I had the goat biryani with tandoori roti and…read moreyogurt. Soooo good! I'm sure the other Indian places in Patterson and Westley are great too. Hidden gem in the middle of nowhere.

3.5 stars. This place isn't bad. It's inside a gas station so I initially overlooked it. I ordered…read morethe goat biryani and soya chaap masala. I found both of them a little too sweet which, I was expecting from the masala but the biryani? Yeah, the goat rice had a slightly sweet taste. It was a little odd but it wasn't bad. The people here are super friendly. I would stop by again and try other things.

I took the family to this restaurant and we loved it it's so tasty flavoreds are amazingread more

I don't know where to start We ordered samosa chaat as I was…read morecraving it and aloo tikki. It was one of the worst chaat we ever had. I had to finish it because I never throw food .my husband stopped after 2-3 bites. What a disaster.it took them 40 minutes to bring it out of kitchen as well. Ambience is okay