I went here not realizing that Hook and Anchor had moved up the street, but I quickly recovered…read morefrom my surprise and grew very happy as I perused the menu. Not just any Indian/Himalayan restaurant, but also a Balti House! Balti is an especially spicy style first made popular in the UK amongst the Indian diaspora. My taste for the style was started by a long closed spot in Hollywood on Sunset. While many Indian restaurants exist, for some reason, Balti is as rare as places with Dosai, perhaps more rare. I chose the house Balti special with basmati and naan, and everything came out as I hoped. The (by request) medium plus heat level was dialed in perfectly. A runny nose is the first indicator of success in my experience. It was so good I ate it all! I also really liked the presentation of the entrée. Next time I'll explore more than just Balti, but it really awakened old memories and taste buds. Great work!

Great food and even better service! Everything comes out quickly, and the staff is super attentive…read more You really feel welcomed every time. My wife and I love both the quality of the food and the generous portions. The biryani is absolutely superb!

I've been coming to Masala Waves in Huntington Beach for a while now and it never disappoints. On…read morethis occasion I ordered the tandoori shrimp, chana masala, and baingan bharta. Each dish was packed with flavor and the sauces were rich, flavorful, and you could really taste all the spices without it being too much. My parents ordered the chicken tikka masala and the lamb. The meat at Masala Waves is always tender, never dry. What I like most is how consistent it is. No matter if I eat there or get it to go, it tastes the same every single time. You don't get those off days where it feels rushed or bland. It's just good, every time. You can tell they actually care about what they're putting out. The rest of the food is great too. The Naan is fresh and soft, the Mango Lassi is delicious, and everything just feels homemade. The staff is nice and welcoming and the atmosphere is relaxed. Masala Waves is one of those spots you keep going back to because you know it's gonna be good. If you're craving Indian food and want something you can rely on, this place is it.

Solid. Came here…read morerecently. Friendly greeting upon entering. Seated straightaway on a warm Wednesday early evening. Service was excellent throughout the meal. We started with the Naan spinach dip which was very good. For entrees, we went with Namche Lamb (savory, rich stew with broccoli and cauliflower), saag paneer, and chicken tikka masala. Entrees come with a side of rice. We also banged out naan and mango chutney. It was all solid and we had plenty to take home. Btw, their to-go boxes and bags are awesome. They also have a small gift type shop in the corner. Parking is plentiful in this Beach Blvd strip mall. I am pretty sure we found our go-to Indian/Nepali joint.

PROS: Delicious Indian food! Got the 2-item weekend lunch special with vegetable rice, garlic naan…read more& yogurt dipping sauce for $13.99+ tax. Chicken Tikka Masala- aromatic spices are on point. Creamy, spicy, savory and tangy sauce. The texture of the chicken was soft and tender. Good comfort food, it's become my personal favorite! Palak- equally tasty, this creamed spinach with mild herbs was savory. Garlic naan- thumbs up! Soft and chewy, perfect for dipping with the yogurt or tikka masala sauce. STAFF: friendly owner CONS: Sign on bathroom door was misleading. It clearly says "Out of Order", but wasn't out of order. Had to ask the owner if I can use it, and he ok'd me using it. Dining establishments that offer on-site dining should provide functional restrooms to patrons. I believe someone had previously mention the restroom issue among the reviews and it needs to be addressed. For this reason, had to knock off 1 star.

It was our first time dining here, and even though all the food tasted delicious, there was a mild…read morecase of food poisoning from the thicker Tandoori chicken thigh. I was fine since I had the two chicken legs, but the thigh did not cook all the way. We could tell just by looking at the meat nearest to the bone, but by that point it was too late. We will probably still come back since it's the closest Indian restaurant to us, and there are dozens of non-meat dishes, but we won't be getting chicken here again.

I'm honestly shocked after seeing all the positive reviews. The $17 butter chicken plates my kids…read moreand I ordered left me baffled. I brought a party of nine, and most of us ordered similar dishes. The place was nearly empty -- that should've been my first warning. It felt like the food was pre-prepared. Each plate had maybe half a chicken breast swimming in sauce, and not a single grain of rice. I've never been to an Indian restaurant where rice is an extra charge. We actually had to go somewhere else afterward because no one was full. The flavor was just as disappointing. I asked for medium spice, but it tasted like watered‑down cream with zero seasoning. I've never had Indian food with no flavor before. I voiced my concerns, but no one seemed to care. As a local, it's wild that I now have to check whether a place is a tourist trap serving subpar food just to understand how they're still operating.

The first thing u notice is the ambience. Beautiful. Great service. Yummy food. Lots of parking…read moredespite being in a busy strip. Yuvi is doing a great job managing the place Come hungry, leave happy. Charcoal is def on the list of repeat visit.

if i could give this place a 10 star review i would. the food was really good. The interior felt…read morehomey and welcoming. Service was great. They made sure our experience was unforgettable! I can't wait to come back when I'm craving Indian food. The portions were big and very reasonably priced as well! great spot to stop by near sna airport!

Decent Indian eatery near SNA airport - stopped by for lunch today with friends as we had to do…read moresome "time-pass" before our Newport Beach airBNB was available. We ordered butter naan, onion kulcha and Aaloo paratha and enjoyed these breads with butter chicken, paneer palak, and egg bhurji (my favorite). The masala chai I ordered was forgettable. Service was adequate and prices were reasonable given the generous portion sizes. If I come back, I'll get a lassi instead of the chai.

Absolutely amazing Indian food . The best Indian food I have had in the last 20 years in the US .read more

The food was amazing here. We got the butter chicken, paneer naan, and sampler appetizer with…read moresamosa and fried vegetables. Service was very fast and attentive. the staff were very welcoming too! Can't wait to come back for the best Indian food in the Newport Mesa area!

We had a catered a graduation party here in one of their rooms and it was awesome. Had a buffet and…read moreseveral guests who were not familiar with Indian food loved it. Service was great, the room was nice and everyone enjoyed it. Raj was incredibly easy to work with and helped us create a menu that was perfect for our party. I highly recommend hosting your events here!

Came around 11:30 on memorial day for the 18$ buffet. Good amount of ppl already but continued to…read morefill up later and eventually had a wait. Good amount of variety, i think like 3 veg curries + 2 diff vegetables, and 3 meat curries (goat chicken 2x). Also had tandoori chicken, samosas, fried cauliflower(?) and like mango pudding and stuff. Tikka masala chicken was pretty good, very heavy tho but was good. Goat curry was also decent, goat not super tender tho. They gave us 3 dishes of naan for 5 ppl. Service is decent, the ppl jus walking around picking up dirty dishes very frequently and pretty attentive. Overall pretty good place for indian buffet! 18$ is cheap tbh and i think its a bit cheaper on weekdays(?)

Stopped by for dinner on a Sunday, this is one of our favorite Indian spots, but we've only done…read moredine in. I've had both the garlic and green chili naan, both are delicious. In terms of dishes, I've tried many, but their standouts are the Chana Masala, Bhindi Masala and chicken dishes. Portions are a good size (we always have a bit leftover for later) and pricing is fair. Friendly and attentive service as well. It's located in a large plaza across from Golden West College, so there's a huge amount of parking. I typically only stop by on Sunday evenings, so there will be a couple other parties inside as well. They also play sports on their TVs if there's a big game.

Ordered take out but feels like quality has gone down since we last ordered. Food was decent though…read morenot super impressed because have had better elsewhere. We had our usual garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, appetizer samosas and chicken korma. All made mild but it's funny how the samosas were different in spices. Some were spicy while others mild.