Food here is delicious and even spectacular at times. Among the cleanest restaurants I've ever entered and the staff are so genuinely warm and excellent at their craft. Quite possibly the most delicious Samosas I've ever had. Highly suggest in and what's great is their open late till around 3 am, spotlessly clean restaurant. read more

Have a fantastic dinning experience here during their astoria food crawl. I tried the vegan pineapple pizza, masala pizza, chicken momo, chicken tikka masala sauce. Have to say the amount of seasoning was amazing. The pizza dough tasted like naan bread. The dipping sauce was amazing. They do have free water if you ask. I opted to purchase a bottle because I'm weird about water. I definitely wanna come back and have the masala pizza again. They had this mixed rice that has a little kick to it. This place has only been here a year. I'm sure it will become more popular after this event. The korma chicken is delicious! What a punch of flavor. Their chicken tika was mild, I'm so thankful for that. I didn't bring my pepcid today. Wish I brang some tubber wear with me to bring over whatever they had left. There was a ton of food left. Check out their rice too!!! Definitely will come back!!! Very welcoming location. The staff was super cool too! Very nice people here it felt like a mom and pop stop! read more

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PHENOMENAL!!! Being married to an Indian man means that I eat a LOT of Indian food...and I've developed a taste for more authentic versions of this beloved cuisine. We decided to give this place a try last-minute on a Friday night after reviewing their menu and seeing many different dishes that intrigued us. Boy, was this the absolute right decision!!! Gaia Masala & Burger is an Indian fusion restaurant, and they have done an excellent job of fusing the flavors of India into a variety of different dishes. We tried the following: Chili Paneer (dry) Chili Veg Momos Cheese Samosas Papad We've tried all of these dishes in other restaurants before (excluding the cheese samosas), and they're hit or miss... I'm happy to report that ALL of these dishes were an explosion of flavor and goodness in each bite! My new favorite is the Cheese Samosa. As a cheese lover, this dish was beyond satisfying. Ooey, gooey cheese in a crispy shell that has a nice flavorful touch? Absolute perfection! There were soooo many other dishes that we wanted to try but didn't have room for in our stomachs, so we'll be back soon! We've already started making a list of which friends we want to bring here. It's a good thing we live close by. read more

Gaia Masala & Burger - C.momo (Chili Momo) Vegetable (Comes Fried) - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Located in Astoria Broadway right off the N subway, this is a fairly convenient location for a restaurant that deserves a lot more business. Quite a hidden gem that my high school friend recommended, and I enjoyed my experience. I arrived around 12pm and we were the only ones there up until 1:30pm, which is surprising as the lunch specials are quite excellent value in NYC. $14 for a combo meal - burger + fries + drink or the Indian entrees + a boat load of rice + lots of naan. I got the beef tikka masala burger with curly fries and ginger ale and my friends got the saag lamb and chicken korma. The burger is quite delicious and a bit of a fusion - nicely grilled patty with a tikka masala sauce. There is a thick cream and dipping sauce with the curly fries which they give a lot. The saag lamb was quite delicious and I usually only have had saag paneer so this was nice mixture. Naan was plain naan but cooked to be soft enough to enjoy it throughly, and the rice is perfectly cooked. The chicken korma was creamy and there are nuts to supplement the dish. Very hearty. Even though we are all hungry, there was so much food that we had one untouched bowl of rice and a few pieces of naan to-go to supplement and enjoy for a few extra meals. Service is good as to be expected as we were the only tables. As it was not busy, we spent a good 2 hours there and no one is rushing anyone, a perfect oasis from the hustle and bustle of NYC. read more

Gaia Masala & Burger - Beef Tikka Masala Burger, Lamb Saag, Chicken Korma lunch specials - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Excellent customer service. Friendly, patient, and helpful. I love how the menu clearly marked the vegan and gluten free options. There are so many vegan options! The portions are huge. The prices are great, especially for the amount of food they give you. And the place was very clean. I was elated to see our server cleanse his hands between tasks and handling food. I ordered the Saag because Aloo Saag is my favorite dish and I haven't had it in like forever because most places don't make it to my liking or they don't make it vegan. Theirs didn't have the aloo (potatoes), but that didn't keep it from being an amazing dish. I ordered spice level hot and it was the perfect amount of heat. Delicious dish. Habibi ordered the Chicken Cheese Masala fries, Lamb Butter Masala, and Garlic Cheese Naan. He loved his food as well. This place is open to 3am, which was extremely fortunate for us because we dined in at 2am. The menu is pretty extensive. There's something for everyone. Be sure to check them out! read more

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5 stars across the board - the spicy levels, the sauces, the creativity, all superb! This is what new York City is all about - fun with fusion. The moment I saw Tikka masala calzone knew I had to get it and it did not disappoint. I ate the whole thing - super filling, delicious, lots of sauce without making the bread soggy. They did everything right. I can't speak for the service since this was takeout but my friend spoke highly of the staff so I'll say they're great people who embrace their cuisine. I also can't say much for the vibes since we didn't eat in but based on the pictures it's a modern fast food setup and they are creative with their space. (Points for seasonal switch up of decorations) read more

Gaia Masala & Burger - Spicy tray - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I was wary of this place because of the fusion nature but I tried some takeout and it is good for actual Indian food. Lamb korma: the lamb itself is tender, and korma is decent although not as good as Sahib in Manhattan. Butter chicken: got this medium, and liked this more than the korma sauce although the chicken is a little dry. They give you massive amounts of rice. We also got the garlic naan and it was big. Lunch specials are great deals and seems like they offer on weekends too. I think this place is on par with Seva and such, and maybe a little better. read more

Gaia Masala & Burger - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Beautiful time here for lunch. Really awesome lamb gyro that I got and my partner loved the calzone. Management is cool and friendly and the floral arrangements are a great sight to see- done locally as well :) I'll be back for sure. read more

I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala Burger and it was pretty good. The service is absolutely incredible and the staff is so welcoming and nice. The owner chatted with us and checked up on us multiple times. The overall vibe is great and very comfortable. read more

Gaia Masala & Burger - Chicken Tikka Masala Burger - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Visited with the family, including heat-averse diners, and the food was delicious! The dishes were all seasoned well, respectful of spice tolerance, with a varied menu of offerings at different price points. The staff was kind and very friendly, and the decor was bright, airy and welcoming. We came for lunch, so we ordered from their lunch specials, which were generously-portioned: chicken tikka masala and chicken korma, served with rice and naan, and and chicken tikka masala cheesesteak on crisp bread and served with fries. For a shared starter, we ordered the masala cheese fries, which were amazing and so addictive! Definitely recommended, and guaranteed return visit! read more

Great customer service! Food was delicious. So worth it to drive all the way from Long Island. Order butter chicken and paneer saag. My kids even enjoyed it! Will definitely be back read more

What a welcome addition to Astoria! Gaia Masala & Burger is a fusion restaurant that specializes in Indian and American cuisine. In addition to their Indian and Mediterranean dishes, they are known for their masala burgers, which include tikka masala sauce.  I had passed them many, many times and always thought this was a grubby restaurant; however, when I ventured inside, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of options and seating arrangements. I ordered my favorite, a lamb masala, and was delighted to see how tasty it was, not too spicy. What is great about their arrival in Astoria is that they are one of the very few restaurants that are open late on Broadway, so you can always depend on a good meal. A burger version complements every traditional Indian meal. In addition, they offer cheese steaks and gyros, so most culinary needs are met. I am now a firm fan and can recommend it, and I plan to return soon. read more

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Finally got a chance to come here after walking past it so many times on my walk from the train station. We walked in on a Friday night and were welcomed immediately by a friendly server. We started off with the chicken tikka masala calzone which is quite unique. The crust was soft, buttery and the chicken tikka masala with mozzarella filling was delicious. Our main entree was the chicken tikka masala, which was creamy, appropriately spicy (medium). The portions were huge! Overall very good value for what you pay for. I will definitely be back and can't wait to try the rest of their menu. The place itself was casual and very clean. Definitely recommend trying this place out if you're in the area! read more

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Food was delicious and there are so many lamb pieces in the rice. Chicken sandwiches is huge. I wrapped it with Nan and sauce they gave me so many kinds. I definitely return to buy food and grab a lunch. read more

Gaia Masala & Burger - Garlic Naan, Chicken Shawarma, Vegan Roti, Chicken Wings, Lamb Biryani - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Omg the food is so good!! I've been searching for a decently priced Indian/Halal pizza & burger spot AND their portion sizes are huge for me. Definitely will be enjoying it at home, sharing with my loved ones, and telling everyone I know to try it. I will be back for sure. The service is also super friendly and the ambience was perfectly chill for an introvert like me. read more

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Stay away from this place!!! Not clean at all ... very disappointing! Should be inspected. I do not know who can eat here, seriously!

The perfect Astoria Indian food place DOES exist. And it's right freakin' here. They started us off with delicious Chai. The spice level and flavors were right on the money. Our server was so sweet and so cool--the kind of guy you just want to play a game of Smash Bros with. Also, my date was hot and that didn't hurt. read more

Gaia Masala & Burger - Rice, daal tadka, Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ordered chicken masala - tastes good but for 25 dollarsI got mainly rice and 10 pieces of cubed chicken.

DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS PLACE! I was a little skeptical about this restaurant when I saw the menu, seeing as it seems to push fusion over traditional Indian foods. However, I stuck to the the basics and ordered what was the best butter chicken of my life. The sauce was chunky and beautifully reduced and had this luxurious taste from an oil infused throughout. I asked the wait staff and was told it is from garlic they cook for 6-7 hours. My mind was blown, please support this place because I need to be able to order this dish for the rest of my life ! read more

Gaia Masala & Burger - butter chicken with garlic oil made from garlic cooked for 6-7 hours, was so good I could cry - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Popped in late at night. Food was great and the service was impeccable. Solid late night option!

Good food and service and really good prices. The servers were really attentive and present.

For starters the staff was so kind and helpful. We tried the chicken tikka masala and the cheese steak all so delicious. We were extremely satisfied! read more

Always passed by this place but never got the chance to eat here until now. Solid yummy flavors, and the medium spice level is SPICY. The cheesy masala fries were our favorite - really addicting and didn't get soggy super quick. Mango lassi was really thick if that's your preference. We took a lot of leftovers home, & they still tasted great heated up. Would come back again! read more

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The food and the service were both great! And it's vegan friendly! I'm glad my friend took us there! I'd go back next time I'm in town.

I went in person and ordered their Chicken Biryani and it was really good! The service was great and they offered myself and my friend drinks in case we wanted. Would recommend anyone to go and try as they have a lot of options as well. read more

Got the chicken tikka masala cheesesteak and it seriously did not disappoint. The sandwich was packed with flavor and juicy chicken. I asked for it to be spicy and they really brought the heat. It was also such a substantial portion I had to split it into two meals. The cajun curly fries were also a fantastic addition. I got it delivered so can't speak much to ambiance but I would definitely check this place out. read more

love that they have so many vegan options especially things that aren't normally vegan. the tikki masala tofu and vegan korma were so delicious! and they actually make it spicy when requested which is the best - highly recommend! read more