Recently had our first visit and Indian Masala did not disappoint. Successful in every way you'd want a restaurant to be. Delicious, authentic Indian food, large portions, great service. Can't wait to get back to try other dishes on the menu. And we were very pleased with the eggplant and yogurt starter, Imli Baingan. The restaurant is small and even with a reservation needed to wait a few minutes but it was well worth it. BYOB is another plus! read more

This is true authentic Indian food. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Every dish I have had is more delicious than the time before. My wife and I make it a point to eat there a couple of times a month and love bringing friends and family who have never tried it before. This is a definite must try read more

Take out. Taste - Not up to expectations. Biriyani wasn't good. Didn't like the taste.

I went to Indian Masala with my family for the first time this weekend. I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars! Our food was absolutely INCREDIBLE. We started with the Vegetable Samosas and the Papdi Chaat. WOW. That's the best way to describe it. Both dishes were delicious. Our only complaint was that the food was a bit pricey, but it was definitely good quality food. For my main dish, I got one of the vegan options called Aloo Gobi. It was SO. GOOD. I wish I could've eaten it all but I was full! The garlic and the cheese naan were both really good as well. My family members ordered other things like Malabar Curry, Makhani, and Madras. We all got medium heat (you can get mild, medium, or hot) and the medium was perfect. Such a great kick, but not unbearable. My dad got the chicken vindaloo (the max spice) and it was very spicy but VERY good according to him! Rice was unlimited with made this better, and the staff even gave us extra rice to take home! Couldn't have had a better experience. I will be back here again soon and 10/10 recommend!! read more

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Excellent food, superior service, always a wonderful experience each time dining here. The Gobi Manchurian will change your life!

Very good food and friendly service. Just what Newton needed. Gets booked small with limited seats. Very good take out. Just give time for your food to be made to order. read more

Good food. Thank goodness a good Indian place around us! We had paneer makani, lamb vindaloo, naan and samosa chat.

The food here was quite nice, with very good portion sizes. The price was quite reasonable as well. The service was quick and the staff were nice as well. Overall a cute little place close to home, would recommend! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Indian Masala! We got the chicken tikka masala and it had a really awesome coconut milk flavor balancing out the heat. We also had chicken vindaloo and FINALLY - a vindaloo curry that's actually spicy! Every time I order vindaloo from other Indian places, it is toned down and called spicy but this time, it actually had heat. The garlic naan was delish as well. The service was impeccable. I truly loved the atmosphere and location. We will be back. read more

Indian Masala - Chicken vindaloo, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Newton, New Jersey

What a nice addition to Newton! Service was excellent and everything we tried was delicious! We'll be back ! read more

Excellent! Attentive, friendly service. Tried all the classic Indian fare they offer and everything was wonderful. I'll be back often.

Best food I've ever had at an Indian restaurant. Prices are reasonable. Service was great. The noise bounces off all surfaces so it can get very loud. read more

Wonderful new Indian restaurant in the heart of Newton. So happy that we decided to give this new gem a try because we were not disappointed. Tried a sampling of many dishes including a Vindaloo, Korma, Makhani, Saag Paneer and the Tandoori Chicken. It was all great. Top it all off with awesome service and you cannot ask for a better experience. We will be back for sure. read more

Amazing Indian food - so thankful to have this place in Sussex County! My husband and I had take out from here and it was great. We got the boom boom chicken, tikka masala, and naan. Everything was super flavorful and portion sizes were large. We can't wait to go back! Even if you have never had Indian food before, this place is worth a try - and hopefully it'll open your eyes to how great this cuisine is! read more

We have made two visits to Indian Masala and are extremely happy with their offerings. All of our dishes were prepared properly and tasted wonderful. We had the lamb vindaloo, twice (sufficiently spicy but not unbearable so), chicken saag and shrimp mango curry. They were all delicious. We also had the tandoori roti and raita. For dessert we had Galub Jamun and the Gajar Ka Halwa, neither of which we ever had before and they were absolutely spectacular. The restaurant is rather small and can probably hold thirty guests if every seat at every table was occupied. However, the seating was well spaced so no one was crowded. The waiters were very knowledgeable and pleasant. And as this is New Jersey, it is a BYOB. The prices were reasonable for the quality of the food. We have eaten Indian food in NYC, Easton, PA, Florida, and various other places and Indian Masala is right up there with the best. We wish Indian Masala all the best and hope it is around for a long time. read more

Decent place and good ambiance. Same owners like Masala art. Curries and breads were good, a little on the pricey side compared to other Indian restaurants in the region. Good place if you celebrating a special occasion. Nice service! Keep it up. read more

It pains me to be negative about a new and much needed restaurant in Newton. Typically I wait 6 months before dining at a new restaurant but I was so excited about not having to drive to Morris or Bergen County. The good. Nice atmosphere. Very comfortable tables and chairs. Intimate. The food was plentiful with meat (both of our dishes). What I didn't like. The food is not traditional Indian fare. The curry is watery like soup and lacks flavor. Not one cardamom pod. It had heat and that was about it. While there was a generous portion of meat in both our dishes the cubes of chicken were not prepared and would appear to have been cubes of meat dumped into the curry. No prep or seasoning. The chicken did not have any flavor. The vindaloo was the same. Lots of meat, good heat, bland, flavorless and not genuine. The meal came with rice that did not appear to be basmati which is a no no. If it was basmati it was a low grade lacking the distinctness of basmati. But that was it. No chutney and japati. No naan bread or roti. Priced over $40 the value wasn't there. My 3 stars is generous but with due consideration to the newness. I hope the owner takes this review as constructive criticism and makes the improvements. It all starts in the kitchen. I will go back in 6 months and hopefully they will have found their mark. read more

Wow. What a beautiful restaurant. Server was amazing and recommended great selections. We had a great meal with chicken tandoori and garlic naan. Can't wait to go back. This is a winner. BYOB. read more

Very disappointed. Turned away at 5.30pm because we didn't have a reservation. Only two of us and the place was almost empty. They could have fit us in if they'd wanted to but no, that would cause "a problem" later. Weren't even offered the chance to wait. Very strange experience, won't be going back there. read more

Wow!!! This is my favorite Indian restaurant for sure. The food was great, the service was even better. It is a very small restaurant so be prepared to wait, or make reservations. We ordered mild bc my father in law doesn't like spicy food. It came out spicy for him, but the rest of us thought it was perfect. They asked many times how the food was, was the spice level ok, did we need anything, etc. they truly did a great job with food and service. I'm ready to go back! read more

alburt was amazing, food was great. Recommend the garlic nan 100% 10/10. service was pretty good and the music was a good volume.

What a gem. I've eaten here many times and also have ordered take out. I've not had one bad or even mediocre dish here. Everything is absolutely delicious! Very generous portions, excellent waitstaff, fabulous menu. You can ask for whatever level heat you like. One of my favorite go to places for dinner or takeout. If you haven't been there, I highly recommend that you try it. read more

Food was incredible !!!! I would recommend to anyone. Especially in the newton/Sparta area

Awesome dining experience! Let's talk about presentation, each dish came to the table with the appearance that it was crafted by a professional chef. The boom boom chicken appetizer was excellent as well as the tandoori Shrimp. This place is definitely on my return to list. The staff was super attentive and friendly. I would go early once word gets around it's going to be reservations only!! We waited about 10 minutes for a table. BYOB.Enjoy! read more

Great food it's wonderful to have this little gem right in Newton NJ! If you're looking for something other than the same old out to dinner spot you should try it. I recommend making a reservation. read more

Wow. Amazing food. I came with my friends ,The food was delicious and it all tasted very fresh.The staff was extremely attentive, patient & friendly. The place was clean & nicely decorated. I highly recommend this establishment to all! Especially to those who are hesitant to try this type of cuisine. Will definitely be returning. Thank you for coming in town read more

Authentic Indian food, terrific service. Their samosas have chickpea flour in the dough, and they fry up perfectly crisp and with a more distinctive flavor than others we've tried. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly, from the Tandoor chicken Tikka to the lamb biriani and garlic naan--even the homemade chutney knocked it out of the park. If you're a fan of Indian food, you'll be delighted. If you're a newbie, let me translate: samosa=empanada, Tandoor=charcoal-grilled BBQ, biriani=fried rice, naan=bread. That's a very loose description; try it all here and discover the unique flavors of India in Sussex County. read more

What a hidden gem!! I can't believe how good the food was. I absolutely love Indian cuisine, and this place not only matches but even surpasses the quality of city restaurants I've experienced. The service was outstanding, with everyone being incredibly sweet, prompt, and respectful. The ambiance creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, making me feel right at home with its comfy chairs and appropriately sized tables. Everything about this place exceeded my expectations and was truly perfect. read more

After living in Newton and Sussex County, NJ for over 17 years. We finally have an Indian restaurant, Indian Masala. Food is delicious. Prices are affordable. Very cozy setting. The fish fry, Gobi Manchurian, so yummy. We are going to be coming back for more. read more

I love their food. The place is so clean. Great service. Even if you think you wouldn't like Indian food...try this place! They have something for everyone. Thank you Indian Marsala. Awesome! read more

We had a party of eight for my grandson's 12th birthday...he is a freak for curry! We started with various appetizers including chili chicken, onion pakora, and kabab sampler. All of them excellent...well prepared, large portions served with class. Entrees: Tandoori chicken: huge portion for two teens (a 17yo granddaughter and 14 yo grandson), that they couldn't finish! Chicken Tikka Masala: totally gone! Lamb Korma: Our adult daughter (30's) ordered it mild, but said she will order it again with medium spice. Chicken Chettinad: my adult son, (42, who's youngest was celebrating his birthday) could barely finish the large portion! Shrimp Biryani: my wife ordered this and it came with jumbo shrimp done to perfection! The rice was perfectly spiced and had been described as medium hot...she doesn't like too hot. She said it was perfect for her! Lamb Vindaloo: my waiter warned me that it was the hottest item on the menu...I LOVED IT! It was hot but not punishingly so. The lamb was plentiful, tender and perfectly sized chunks. We also ordered garlic naan, cheese naan, and butter naan to accompany our entrees (and to soak up the sauces). It was hot, fresh and large servings! We will be back and the family cheered when we found out that they will do take out! read more

Went here tonight for the first time and everything was excellent. Very good portions and the chicken tikka masala was nicely balanced and quite delicious. Prices are right so I hope they do not increase like so many others have in the past year. If all remains the same, we intend to make this a weekly to bi-weekly spot! Great job to this newer Newton Restaurant! Newton is on the upswing and hoping to see more restaurants open up in the near future. read more

Absolutely delicious!!! We are so excited to have a cute trustworthy place nearby that actually understands what vegan is. They have a separate section for vegan entree and were easily able to help us navigate any other items that also happened to be or could easily be turned vegan. I liked that they had some South Indian dishes on the menu as well which utilize coconut milk so I could have a creamier dairy free curry. The eggplant curry dish was just soo good, my husband and I were loving it. We will be back and will be spreading the word! read more

Amazing food! Staff was so friendly and nice. The restaurant was clean and welcoming.

Very nice place, service very delicate staff, tasty food, ambience is very calm and very good music in the background.

We love this restaurant! We moved from New York where we had a great Indian Restaurant we went to on occasion, Upon arrival to NJ, we found this one! What a great place! The food, the staff, and the very comfortable dining room! You won't be disappointed! They make you feel right at home, and the taste of the food is awesome! We shall be returning regularly! read more

Wonderful ambiance. Friendly service and amazing food. The place was super clean. We were four on a Monday night. Will definitely go back.

Really great Indian food! Everything from the Chili Chicken appetizer to the Tikka Masala and the the Naan was amazing! Highly recommended!

We were there fir dinner on 06/11/2022. A good selection of appetizers and entrees were listed. We had vegetarian samosa, Malai Kofta (my wife said it was the best she's ever had), lamb vindaloo (well spiced), saag paneer .Peshwari naan, and butter naan, with Malai Kulfi for dessert and 2 other desserts we took home to family. The food was great. The service friendly and appropriate.The restaurant is small but comfortable. Wine or beer is currently BYOB and they open it for you. When we left there were two small groups waiting and all other tables (I think 10-12 total) were full. We will be going back. read more

The food and service were great. Beautiful atmosphere. We had lamb Vindaloo, Vegetable Korma, Butter Chicken, Saag paneer, tandoori chicken. Will 100% go back soon. read more