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    Gaia Masala & Burger

    4.7 (27 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
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    Beef Tikka Masala Burger, Lamb Saag, Chicken Korma lunch specials - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    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.

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    Tigra C.

    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!

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    Felipe W.

    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)

    Austin K.

    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.

    Chicken Tikka Masala Burger
    Nisha K.

    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.

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    Neil H.

    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.

    Chicken Tikka Masala Calzone
    Bruce G.

    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!

    Garlic Naan, Chicken Shawarma, Vegan Roti, Chicken Wings, Lamb Biryani

    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.

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    Jasmine L.

    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.

    Rice, daal tadka, Chicken Tikka Masala
    Kayla P.

    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.

    butter chicken with garlic oil made from garlic cooked for 6-7 hours, was so good I could cry

    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 !

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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!

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

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    9 months ago

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

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    5 months ago

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

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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.

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