This is an absolute gem of a restaurant, I am usually picky but this wonderful restaurant hits every detail perfectly. First of all the food is absolutely delicious, so full of flavor and spices, not to mention the portion sizes are large and filling. Also plenty of vegan and vegetarian options!! Second the service is impeccable, your water glass will never be empty. The workers are wildly attentive without being too intrusive. And this place gets bonus points for Carlo the man who plays the accordion on Thursday, he is wonderful and very kind! The environment is quiet and clean. 10/10 favorite restaurant! read more

Sunday Lunch buffet is reasonable price with good food. But dinner Menu is quite expensive!

Excellent restaurant , food is great , staff is courteous and helpful, Great ambiance at the bar, and it's even better with the pianist , The mojito is excellent just like the barra kebab. Lucky to have this restaurant in the Boston area. read more

Lots of options at the brunch. Was pretty tasty. Would try this place again. Stroller friendly

Was recommended this restaurant by a friend. And it did not disappoint. When we walked in here there were only the staff there. The staff here is probably the best I have seen at an Indian restaurant. They are friendly and very attentive. We ordered Gobi Manchurian and Spinich Spring rolls for appetizers. I have never had Spinich Springs rolls at an Indian restaurant. I am glad I ordered them, it was something different that you don't see at other Indian restaurants. For our entrees, we ordered Methi mali Mutter, Paneer Machani, and Garlic Chilly Nan. If you go here order the Methi Malai Mutter, unbelievable. This has to be one of the best if not the best Indian restaurant in Massachusetts. Will be back again. read more

Masala Art - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

Great atmosphere, and the servers made us feel welcome and helped us pick dinner options I hope this place stays in business best Indian in town. Never change read more

Very good Indian food and service. The atmosphere is very nice and not too noisy. The restaurant will adjust the hotness of their dishes, which is great. I have been going there for a while and have not been disappointed. read more

Ordered goat biryani, lamb saag and bhindi on Sunday night for takeout and the food was so bad. The meat was stale, the goat was so tough and stale that it was not even edible. The entire take out went straight to trash. Their food was good but the quality seems to have deteriorated drastically. Total waste of money. Stay away from them. read more

Always great!!! I love the naan, chicken tikka masala, lassi, and samosa here. Have been coming back for years and it never disappoints!! Beautiful Presentation too. read more

Loved it service very fast n organized nice organized place for a date night food was really good

Our our trip back home from New Hampshire to New York my friends and I decided to stop by for some Indian food at Masala Art in Needham. It was highly recommended by a close friend to check them out. For a family business that has been in the area for fifteen years shows the hard work and dedication that this establishment has put into their passion of food and customer service to the community. We had a great spread of appetizers and entree items served family style. For starters we had the papadum, vegetable samosas, malai shrimp and mini tandoor chicken tacos. Our favorites were the malai shrimp and mini tandoor chicken tacos. The malai shrimp was served on a sizzling plate on top of onions and peppers. The marinade on the shrimp was amazing and flavorful. The mini tandoor chicken tacos were in a tortilla scoop shell with the spiced chicken with a cream on top. For entrees we had butter chicken, chicken korma, lamb burger sliders, Malai chicken and basmati rice. We all agreed the food was amazing in flavor. Especially when the saucier dishes are mixed with the fragrant long-grain basmati rice. We also dined on naan bread (plain and garlic) as well as methi poori (a puffed bread that is seasoned with dried fenugreek). For drinks I had the cheese lassi which was refreshing. My sister ordered the green cardamom gimlet which had a great presence of the orange-essence spice without being overpowering. For dessert we shared a small chocolate cake with two scoops of ice cream. What is good about their menu is that they have traditional dishes as well as a few options to please those who are not used to or is new to Indian food. Since my fiancé doesn't usually go outside of his comfort Americanized food he was a little hesitant trying some of the food, but he actually liked some of the more Indian dishes. He loved the Malai chicken, butter chicken and Tandoor Chicken tacos. The service was great as each waiter that attended to our table showed great customer service. I really loved how the backdrop of the bar looked and the dining area is very welcoming. There is street parking out front, but it maybe easier to get parking in the lot in the back of the restaurant. We would definitely return again in the future. read more

Made reservations thru the app. The staff looked confused when we arrived. Drinks were great but food was so so. Served cold. Tandoori chicken tasteless with no seasoning We often go there for Indian food but this time it was just not good enough. We will go back thinking this was just a one time service lapse read more

Went one more time for their buffet! Decent value but $18 for a lunch buffet still feels a little steep to me, though I'm not sure what other restaurants offer Indian lunch buffet in the area. The chicken do-pyaza I mentioned last review was available at the buffet but the meat was not cooked quite as well as I remember, though the gravy was just as tasty. Other options also ok. They bring fresh naan to you in a basket instead of having you pick it up at the buffet, which is nice. read more

50th Wedding Anniversary Party: Mr. Vinod Kapoor and staff provided excellent catering service. Food was very tasty and all our friends were very happy, Specially Bengan Bertha and Chiken Tikka Masala were delicious. Live paratha station was highly appreciated. We highly recommend Masala Art for any party catering. Thanks Bharati and Bharat Mehta read more

The following represents my experience with Masala Art in Needham. Your experience may differ but honestly if you don't like Masala Art then there is something wrong with you, not them. Food = 5 Stars Service = 5 Stars Staff = 5 stars Buffet = 5 Stars Dinner = 5 Stars Overall = 5 Stars Masala Art is simply the BEST Indian restaurant I have ever been to. The food is absolutely fabulous and delicious. They have so many options to choose from, even during their buffet lunch, that it will be nearly impossible to settle for just a few dishes. I have never had a bad meal or experience here. I have been to India (Hyderabad) and Masala Art delivers authentic Indian Food that will satisfy everyone. The service here is outstanding and the staff is excellent. Masala Art is absolutely one of my all time favorite restaurants! I can only imagine that the lower ratings must be very old and outdated. Because Masala Art has been one of the best dining experiences around for years. Don't miss out, head on over to Masala Art soon and enjoy an amazing meal. read more

Went here last Sunday for dinner. The place is huge and has a good ambiance. They start off by giving you a complimentary papad and sauces. The presentation was really good and got my hopes raised for the food. We ordered the mangotini and old fashioned drinks and they both were good! From there, it just went downhill. We ordered paneer kathi roll spice level 7. Also ordered veg lollipop. We waited for almost 25 mins to get our appetizers and I was super hungry! Finally the kathi rolls came out which were a DISASTER. They were not spicy for a level 7 plus they were no where close to the kathi rolls you get in India or other restaurants here. It was just paneer burji wrapped in a roti. That's it! Usually there is some chutney on the inside, some onion, chaat masala. They charged $9 for this. The veg Lollipop was just OK. For main course, we ordered chili garlic noodles. Seeing the paneer kathi roll spice level being mild, we asked for level 7; on a scale of 1 to 10 but the server said it would be too spicy. So he made us try level 5. And THANKS to our server; he SAVED us. For level 5, it was SUPER SPICY. I eat a lot of spicy food but this was unbearable. I can't imagine how the next spice levels would be for the noodles. We also ordered a to-go order of malai kofta; level 5. Again it was SOOO SPICY. They really have to think about their spice levels. You can't have level 7 being mild for one dish and level 5 which is unbearable for another dish. The last was our bill. I used the Yelp offer to save $5. This offer doesn't have any bar code that needed to be scanned or any code that needed to be entered on the screen. I showed the server and he WALKED away with my phone. Why would someone take my phone when all it had was a $5 off offer! He came back with the adjusted bill and DROPPED my phone! It was truly ridiculous. I won't be going back again. read more

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Vinod Kapoor has put together an amazing offer of food that is tasty and that shows off all that is good about Indian cuisine. There is always something new to try, and the care that goes into the flavors and preparation elevates your experience. The bar area is large and beautifully decorated, and the service is exceptional. Mark Masala Art as your restaurant of choice! read more

Love the yellow Dahl. Normally not one of my favorite dishes at all, it is incredible here. The lunch buffet is great at least 4 vegetarian options plus dessert and apps. They put out the mint dip which I don't always see at buffets. Their korma is also great. I haven't had a dish i didn't like but the Dahl is incredible. Great service. read more

I don't like being ripped off. Their food is good but extremely overpriced. They have luncheon specials, however the DO NOT bring any of the accompaniments: no raita, naan, papadum or dessert. You end up paying $19 for a main course. The wait staff leave your table so fast you have no time for questions. Will not be back. read more

This place is a surely a little overpriced, but if you keep in mind the ambience, the amount of space they provide, or simply the attention to detail they put in their food, it's worth it. The Lamb Barra kabab's, the spinach cheese balls, Bhindi masala, are favorites. read more

best indian food in the area and lovely decor . Beautiful bar, warm friendly colors. Their paan is homemade and thick and moist..My favorite is Chicken Tiki Masala...Large portions and great staff read more

So many reasons to wax rhapsodical about Masala Art! - The space is, well, spacious; high ceilings, clean design, plenty of room between tables and booths; great for groups. - The service is attentive and well-timed. - The menu is extremely varied, with something for everyone. - The food? Absolutely delicious. The shrimp pakora is amazingly fresh, the lamb rogan josh is perfectly spiced, the garlic naan is super fluffy and the baigan bhartha (eggplant) has a fantastic smoky flavor. - Leftovers come in perfectly separated little containers. It doesn't sound like much, but it leaves a great lingering impression of the resturant. If you have more than a couple people, I highly recommend getting the vegetarian and non-vegetarian platter so you can try a wide range of appetizers. I'd also suggest exploring the cocktail list - it has a great mix of classic drinks and new takes. read more

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My favorite Indian restaurant. I've tried others nearby Singh's, Tandoori, and this one takes the win for me. I first went in person when an Indian friend took me, he told me it was not his favorite and I ate more at other places before circling back and I can confirm that this place tastes the freshest and most magnificent to me. The breads are excellent and taste very fresh. The Saag Paneer and Tikka Masala were superb, very creamy and the Paneer tasted very fresh like homemade. The Dosa Thaali is amazing and I'm very appreciative of their non-veg family meal that I ordered all for myself to eat for the week with my favorite dishes. Thank you. read more

Masala Art - Dosa, garlic naan, daal, saag paneer, chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

Terrific restaurant. Great food and service. Van at the bar is awesome. Owners are friendly.

The waits at Sweet Basil and Farmhouse were too long, so Masala Art was our third stop to try to get seated for dinner on a Saturday night in Needham. We were seated immediately, which maybe should have been a warning sign. We were seated by the window on a circular booth seat that had a lot of markings on it. The decorative poofs on the seat had many tears and clearly need to be replaced. Our menus were tattered and falling apart (see photo). And our water glasses were filthy. I had to ask for new ones immediately. I felt very put off by the lack of care put into the furnishings and table setting. The menu is a monstrosity featuring way too many options. A huge red flag - I mean, seriously, it's 4-5 pages and includes a section labeled "Indian Chinese". ... My husband tried to ask for menu recommendations, but the waiter was not very helpful. He seemed in a rush to take our orders. My aunt asked for medium rare lamb kebabs, and the waiter said that was fine. However, when they came, they were well done and terribly chewy and tough. I'm a huge fan of dosas, but mine were a disappointment... utterly bland. Only my husband had a pleasant meal - the tandoori chicken was adequate, though certainly not the best we've eaten. The waiter was the friendliest to us right before he offered the check. Go figure. I'd never return. read more

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Alright first review of year 2016 We went to masala art with my cuz who.said it was a good place to.go as we were visiting him. The place is located downtown deedham and has street parking only. It was full house and waiting even though it is a big place. Never seen indian rest. so packed and waiting on top of that. So.we waited 15 min before we.were sat down. Apparently their dinks has to be good since every single person was holding a drink and they were no beer. We glanced at the menu and there were quite a few new items that we have not seen at other rest. So we ordered vada pav and tandoori veggies for apps and the the tandoori veggies were relly nice. Great flavors and nicely burnt edges . Vada pav was ok. Vada were preety good but the pav were not that good. Chutneys were really.good For entree we got paneer pasanda and veg.manchurian which came with fried rice. For bread we got garlic naan and i got tabaahi naan which is spicy filled with green chillies. Everything was good and we liked the food. We also got lassi's which were made from ready bought yogurt. That was a let down even though they were pretty decent. Paneer pasanda was made with cashew white gravy and was milder and sweeter and nutier while veg manchurian was as indo chinese as it can get and was good. Fried rice tasted good but still tasted lil different but cannot pinpoint what was wrong. Did not order any non veg items this time but they were some really good looking stuff in menu and not to mention glass kitchen with tandoor overlooking main dinning room those kebobs looks really good and hence 4 stars. ( one extra based on forward looking non veg deliciousness.) Def great place to go. One thing i did not like ( not a problem for me or any deal killer) was there was a wall with 3 ganesha (indian god) carvings and right underneath it was all bottle and top shelf liquors. For people who dont know we indians usually dont put all those kind of stuff near god and even the table next to us were talking about it how that was not that appropriate. So i guess lots of ppl notice it. But go for food and for.drinks and have a good.time. read more

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Very disappointed with the quality of the food. We ordered Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala. The Chicken Tikka Masala seemed to be all slivers of slimy brown meat but, worse than that, were the several pieces of bone and gristle. The Butter Chicken had chunkier white meat, but the chicken was over cooked and I also had a piece of gristle or cartilage that I had to spit out. Seriously, what kind of chef puts pieces of chicken like that into a dish?? read more

The restaurant has a lot of seating and interior looks ok. As a team of 12, we took buffet on 1/25/2020. The choice is quite limited. There are chat related items, 3 vegetarian gravies, 2 chicken gravies and a chicken tandoori, 1 lemon rice and 1 white basmati rice. Food is tasty. I am surprised that there is no biryani (veg or non-veg). All non-veg items are chicken items. Variety is missing. I had to make multiple trips to see if there is any thing I can like. I am disappointed. There is no free parking. Staff did not appear to be active and enthusiastic. We had to ask them to refill veg starter item. Though we put the credit card, nobody took it to the cashier. We had to do it ourselves. read more

Service is so fast, food is great, staff were very friendly. Totally recommend this Indian restaurant!!

I really liked the food here. A friend and I stopped in for the lunch buffet. The choices were hot, fresh and flavorful. We beat the lunch rush. There weren't many dessert options if any. Naan is served hot and fresh to the table. Needless to say I left so satisfied, after a second trip up I was so full I could hardly keep my eyes open. FYI......the okra is too die for!!!! read more

Masala Art - Tandoori chicken, curry chicken, saffron rice, and okra. - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

My favorite Indian restaurant in the greater Boston area. Super menu , great ambience , excellent cooks and pleasant and friendly staff The place can be good for both pure Indian palette and toned down versions for non Indians . Good cocktails and drinks and some fine authentic Indian desserts I am especially fond of the Vinod and Shikha recommendation section of the menu and it's a must try Suggestion : live stations on weekend evenings in addition to weekend buffets read more

Masala Art - Chana bhatura at Masala Art Needham - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

I have been visiting this restaurant for more than 5 years. The food used to be better than now, but still not bad. Ambience is very good for dining in. During last visit, I called for smoked eggplant (baingan bharta) and that was not even close to the authentic dish. Curries could be improved, breads were good though. read more

Great butter chicken! I would give 5 stars but took a star off because the food is on the expensive side.

Worst Indian food till date . I have been to multiple countries and never had such bad food ever . Got diarrhea and food poisoning, I saw hair in my food when I complained to manager he had very negative and indifferent attitude. It's my mistake I dined after seeing some clues of unhygienic settings Please never ever dine at this dirty racist and tacky establishment read more

I never thought I would have a fetish for this kind of food, but knock it till you try it. It's also the closest thing you get to real food. Don't complain about prices it's worth it read more

Food was fair. Pakoras were awful. Mulligatawny soup was watery as was the corn soup. Chicken biryani was decent. Prices were outrageous! Palek paneer was $16 and average at best, about what you would expect on a buffet. I was charged $3.50 each for 2 glasses of iced tea (my initial glass and 1 refill) which was colored water at best! I will not be back. read more

Visiting boston area from california and decided to venture and have a buffett @ masala art. Overall before i say anything; i have eaten "INDIAN FOOD" in over 10+ countries around the world and in over 10+ states in the U.S - Layout of restaurant : Good. - Food : Terrible. ( This is re-cycled FOOD....that means ..the leftovers from yesterday( frozen and re-heated). Thats my say.... read more

Masala Art recently catered for my wedding weekend and they did a wonderful job. The food was delicious and the service/set at the venue was done well. Vinod was helpful and responsive and even when we hit a small hitch he worked with us to resolve it. The restaurant is also a nice place for dinner and the staff is very attentive and nice. I would recommend Masala Art to others. read more

Vey very overpriced and the quantity is miniscule. Chicken lollypop came in 3 piece of chicken only. Chicken lollypop was made in pure ketchup and was nowhere close to proper taste. Veg lollypop was very small 4 piece. And they had sweet pretzel stick in it. The server was pretty rude and keep bugging us to put our order quickly. Overall the taste is absolutely not indian if you are looking for authentic taste. read more

Masala Art - This very tiny dosa platter .. not worth $17 - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

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Came here for a cozy dinner with some colleagues. We shared a bunch of dishes: - Mixed tandoori grill (Really loved the chicken.. so juicy! And shrimp was super flavorful too) - Assorted Naan (Garlic and plain were great, not a huge fan of wheat) - Butter Chicken (Nothing too special) - Chicken Tikka Masala (Creamy and delicious) - Gulai Jamun (3 tiny pieces. Good but so small!) Drinks were pretty strong which was great. Coworkers really like the place so I'm sure to be back when they crave Indian food! read more