This is actually my 3rd time being here bc I hardly ever go out this way. When I am, I like to come here for lunch. Which ends at 3 I believe. I got here around a Wednesday at 2. Saw only one other table in the restaurant. Which is great for me cause I love when it's quiet and slow. Masala Bites interior is very modern and contemporary. They play funky Indian music and it's dimly lit most of the light shines from the entrance windows. You'll notice that all the tables are already set up with the silverware, plate, and drinking glasses. The server put down the paper menus asked what I wanted to drink and I said water. He filled it up and gave me more time to look at the menu. They have this really good "Pick 2" special where you pick and appetizer and your lunch entree with a choice of vegetables, chicken, beef, lamb, seafood, or combo. Bobby was very informative and was very helpful with all the questions I had. Appetizers: I ordered the Chaat of the day and my friend ordered the Kebab of the day. The kebab ended up being grilled pieces of chicken brushed with curry flavor. Not bad. The chaat I ordered was cold (was not informed it was going to be cold, but it didn't bother me bc my culture also consumes cold food) I wasn't really sure what it was. It was like a mix of potato, pineapple, chick peas, and some crispy stuff. Has a very sweet taste and crunchy texture which I like. It's good but I wouldn't get it on the regular. Entrees: I ordered the Vindaloo with veggies (great for you spicy lovers) and my friend ordered the Saagwala with Lamb (can be made spicy on request, which is how we got it). It took about 10 mins after our appetizers for our main meal to come it. The plating and presentation is very simple and clean. They have a big 9x11 plate with the curries in a tear shaped bowl and fresh naan (3-4 pcs) and white rice pilaf on the side. As I dug into my Vindaloo I was taken away by how easily they flavor and spice the food. I dipped the naan bread into the tomatoey paste and was enjoying me meal. My friend on the other hand was a little alarmed to see that the Saagwala was black and gross looking (how it's supposed to look) and was scared to take a bite. I wasn't and dipped my naan in and I was surprised with how delicious it was. The lamb was cooked perfectly and we happily ate away. I ended up eating more of my friends dish than my own. We agreed that we would get the Saagwala again the next time we come. We were only able to finish half our meal and box the rest. The boxes are nice too! It has 3 compartments and easy to close. I love coming to this place for lunch, I actually tried dinner which was good but I prefer the smaller portions from the lunch. I had the leftovers later that day and it was just as delicious as remembered. Can't wait to be around the Redmill area to come here again! read more

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I'm not a person who eats out so I don't have to cook... I do it to taste talent and passion for food - two ingredients that, unfortunately, not all restaurants have in their kitchens. Masala bites is one of those few that do. My wife and I were invited to Masala Bites and met our good friends there. The service was impeccable, the waiter was kind and humorous which added to our visit, and the food was absolutely the best Indian cuisine I have tasted in Hampton Roads. The entire experience is very polished: the ambiance, the drinks, the service, and of course the food. We ordered Dal, Boti Kebab, and Tandoori Chicken Tikka (you'll see a pattern when I eat Indian). I just can't say enough good things about this establishment, and as you can see, neither can the people who've been there. Masala Bites is an absolute must-go. Enough said. read more

Masala Bites - Tandoori Murgh "Theth" - Half Tandoori chicken. - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This is one of my go to places, the food is always flavorful and fresh. My husband even requests delivery from here often and he is a meat and potato type guy who doesn't often branch out to expand his pallet. Best Indian food in Virginia Beach hands down. read more

The food is delicious great service and staff are attentive and friendly!! Malabari goat curry is the best, a must try!! They will give you a simple spice scale (1-5 being the hottest) for those of US who can't handle spicy foods. They have great wine and beer selection too. The entire experience was very polished: the ambiance, the drinks, the service and of course the food.. I highly recommend this place read more

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We returned to get our Indian on last night and this place has worked out all the kinks. They now have a great beer and wine selection to go with the delicious food and the service is as smooth as silk. The Chilli-Mili shrimp is always a must for an appetizer and we also tried the Samosas. They were perfectly fried (i.e. not greasy at all) and the vegan filling was so good I was convinced it had more than just carrots, potatoes and peas for ingredients. Is there some kind of hypnotically funky drug they sprinkle into the recipe? I could so be a vegetarian if I lived in India with food this good. The Dal Maharani is a hidden gem on the menu. When you read it your brain thinks, "Its just lentils...meh." But when you taste it you will just be blown away with how complex and delectable this dish is on your palate. And with the assortment of Naan bread and the soft aromatic basmati rice it is more than enough to fill up and satisfy the most dedicated carnivore (Me!). The Mango Mousse cake for dessert is almost as light as air. You won't believe how good it is until you try it. read more

Masala Bites - Chili-Mili Shrimp and the Samosas. - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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THE BEST INDIAN FOOD IN HAMPTON ROADS! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! This place was fantastic, from the food, to the waiter, to the atmosphere. Don't see it on the menu? The staff happily accommodated my request for Daal Taadka, even though it wasn't on the menu. They're food doesn't just consist of your run of the mill Indian food. It has depth, and flavor and creativity. I could honestly eat there everyday. One day, while I was in the local area, I also tried their lunch special and was blown away! If you try this place, any time of day, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Went here for dinner and great Indian food in the VA beach area. The ambiance was great for a family'! We ordered family style with some curries and naans and the food was delicious. Though not as spicy as we wanted it to be. Overall, great service as well! read more

Every single person I bring here agrees that Masala Bites is DELICIOUS. If you're considering dining here, trust me, it's worth it. Staff is nice too, they aren't chatty, so that can be a personal taste if you prefer that a not. My go-to dish is Chicken Tikka Masala, be sure to order a side of nan bread. The portions allow you to take home some leftovers most of the time too! Best leftovers ever. read more

Absolutely amazing Indian food. A coworker invited me over for lunch. I had the lamb sukka and my spice level was 3, I wasn't sure but I should've went with a 4-5. But it was delicious. You have to try this place out. Very warm atmosphere. read more

So totally in love with the decor! Very comfortable and and ambiance is elegant or casual because of that. Went with friends who had been many times and love Marsala Bites. They helped me with selections and familiarized me with the menu. And wow, it was a memorable meal. I had the Saagwala with shrimp. Not too spicy per my selection, and the flavor was out of this world! We had naan bread, a cauliflower app. I tasted my friends dish, also wonderful flavor. Service was spot on! I dream of returning. read more

A gem in Red Mill commons! If you are looking for some incredible food skip the typical chain places and come here. Indian cuisine is NOT just spicy and curry. The flavors are simply amazing. If it is your first time ask the wait staff as they are very helpful and will not steer you wrong. Expand your horizons people! read more

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Live 30 miles away but find every excuse possible to come up this way just to lunch at Masala Bites! Hands down our favorite Indian spot! Hard to pick a fav as we eat and love it all!!! And they're very good to make it at my requested spice level of outrageously HOT! read more

Okay this is a long overdue review. We first found Masala bites about a year-and-a-half ago when we transfer back to the area. We're pretty particular about our Indian food and I was thinking we wouldn't find some place local that we both enjoyed. Well I was wrong! All the staff is great, however Jay, the owner is far and beyond what you expect. Every single thing that we have tried there we have absolutely loved. No matter what we get is perfectly seasoned and perfectly spiced. Jay has even a few things on the menu that I have never tried until we started eating here. And I love every single one of them. This is our go to for birthday dinners or date nights, and most recently I had a group of ladies for ladies night joined me. And I have to tell you Masala bites went above and beyond my expectations yet again. We had two ladies who had serious dietary and Allergy issues. Jay and his cousin who happens to be our waiter we're so patient and ended up making dishes for them where they could both enjoy being out with us. ***NOT that you should expect them to make special dishes on a regular LOL. As I'm sure it is not only time consuming but completely annoying LOL.**** But the fact that they went above and beyond was so awesome. We were all able to enjoy a night away from our husbands and kids. Sometimes it can be busy on the weekend so I would suggest making a reservation or calling ahead so your wait is not too long. And ironically we have brought different friends of ours to this restaurant at different times and they all go back with their families afterwards. Many of our friends would tell us they have never had Indian food and don't think they will like it. However, after giving this place a try, their hooked and often go back the same week with their families as well! Now if going to a restaurant twice in one week isn't proof enough that you need to be trying this place, I don't know what is! read more

Masala bites is amazing!! The portions are large and delishious at a reasonable price. You also have a range of options for spice 1 being very mild to 5 being an attention getter. I love this place it truly is a gem. read more

There aren't many ethnic restaurants in Virginia Beach that would survive if you plopped them in a major city. But Masala Bites is one that would. I've had better Indian food sure, but the meats here are fantastic and the sauces are plenty good. The butter chicken satisfies nicely. The lamb dishes are sublime (try the aatishi boti kabab). The naan is passable or better. read more

Best Indian in Hampton Roads. The dining area is very pleasant to the eye and the staff is always on point. The food is delicious and when I crave for Indian food this is my "go to" spot. read more

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Person answering the phone taking orders was not familiar with items on their menu and didn't know the dishes were being sold by the restaurant or whether they had that item. Prices are high, but consistent with other Indian places except for $3 charge for extra onions on the side (really?!? I've never seen this at an Indian restaurant). We ordered Gobi Manchurian, Chicken Tikka Masala, Bengan, and Kerala Seafood dish. Flavors are slightly different from the typical Indian dishes, this is a nice change. read more

Enjoy everything about dining here! Was so excited to see the dining room was open again. We love the staff, the atmosphere and especially the food! We start off with the lovely fragrant cardamom tea and follow it with onion fritters or samosas. We try to try new things but of course love our old standbys (Chana Dal, Lamb Vindaloo, Tikka Masala). Always delicious, always just the right amount of spice. read more

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A Masala bite is second to none. Top service, authentic great foods feel. The ambience is above the mark; it goes back to an old saying I use to know "go big or go home." I remember having a conversation with the waiter and he believes that this is American cuisine at his best. I like to thing that I have been to 27 countries and I can see the difference between a bad restaurant experience and good one but Masala Bites makes it elementary. Bon appetite!! Carlos read more

Masala Bites - Me having a great time with my wife! - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I love this place! I always get Chicken Makani, garlic naan, and for dessert mango ice cream. I brought a few friends here that wanted a couple Indian dishes that weren't on the menu and the chef whipped it up for them. I'm picky when it comes to Indian food because once you had the best it's hard to compete but this place is right on point. Great place to bring a date to. It's nice and quiet. Plus they offer military discount. read more

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Great service! Great food! Grand decor! Amazing Ambiance! My favorite was the Gobi Manchurian! My husband enjoyed the chicken tikka masala. The staff was so friendly. I can't wait to be back! read more

Chicken tikka masala, tandoori assortment, gobhi manchurian and garlic naan, were perfect! Server was friendly & informative. Will return. read more

Masala Bites - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I love this place! My favorite food there is the Chicken Tikka Masala and the assorted Naan, the rice is good too. I can eat here every day!! read more

I absolutely loved this place. Great environment. The malai kabob appetizer was so great and freshly made, perfectly hot and seasoned. I got the Lamb Tikka Masala and I just couldn't get enough, wonderful flavor and an ample amount of food but I seriously couldnt get enough! My friend got the chicken curry and it was really great too! I cannot wait to go back for more!!! read more

Masala Bites - Kabob bites! So yummy - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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The 5 star rating is overdone, I know, but in this case it is well-deserved. Service: Excellent, only slightly marred by a hostess who let me look at a menu, walked away, and never came back. Finally, a bus boy sat me. After that, a flawless performance by my waiter. He was quick with recommendations based on my usual order of samosas followed by lamb korma, and I ended up ordering two things I'd never ordered (or heard of) before: Gobhi Manchurian (fried cauliflower florets) and Lamb Chakriphool Dhaniwaal. Food: First arrived the Gobhi Manchurian, the cauliflower florets that were deep fried and covered in a red sauce. They tasted like a General Tso's chicken meets cauliflower and hot wing sauce. There was plenty on the plate, so much so that I could have had that for dinner alone. They were very good, but nothing compared to the lamb that followed. I know the name is, well, different, but it is absolutely worth a try. Served with plenty of basmati rice and the best naan I've ever had--and I've had a LOT of naan. Summary: I wish I lived here so I could buy a house across the street and just keep eating here over and over and over. I have no doubt that I'll return before I leave, but I lament the fact that I will not get to keep exploring what promises to be an exciting, tasty menu. Highly recommended. read more

This place is exceptional! The best Indian food that I have had outside of Oxford England. Very attentive staff, and during CoViD they are meeting the needs of food lovers. Nothing negative about them, food tastes wonderful and portion sizes are large. Try them, you will not be disappointed! read more

We have been to Masala Bites several times now and have been happy every time. The food is delicious and the staff very friendly! I would highly recommend them! read more

This is the best Indian food around, without question. Not only is the food great, the place is beautiful. Definitely not like the regular cliché Indian restaurants. The service is always good as well. I love this place!! read more

I can't even begin to tell y'all how much I love Indian cuisine. At first, I never really cared for curry or spices or anything spicy. As I grew older, I discovered this awesome love for spicy foods and curry and guess what?! Indian food has those two, such a wonderful combination! ANYWAY, hands down the best Indian restaurant in the 757. Tops Saffron and any other Indian restaurant in the area. Everything is made to order meaning that everything is fresh and made how you requested it. For Indian cuisine, that's usually the best way to have your dish made. You can choose how spicy you want your food and what sauces you'd like to have in your dish which calls for an appetizing meal! The décor is absolutely stunning. I felt like I was in a high class restaurant in India, it was gorgeous. It was a lovely mixture of grey and blue tones that made me feel relaxed and comfortable as I was enjoying my food. It was pretty crowded for lunch time, but the atmosphere was grand! Our waiter was very informative about their entrees and the background of the restaurant. So, like I said earlier I was there during their lunch hours, they have an express lunch menu, you choose one item from the first course and one item from their main course. Depending on what protein you ask for is how much your lunch will be. The most your lunch would be is $12 with a choice of protein. This restaurant is as authentic as you're going to get for delicious Indian cuisine. read more

Great service and amazing food. Hands down no better Indian food in Hampton Roads

We absolutely love this place. We get delivery at least twice a month, but will return to the restaurant to dine in when we are able to. The ambiance is amazing and so beautiful. The food is always delicious and the people are friendly! Best Indian food in all of Virginia Beach in my optimum. read more

First visit here. Food was amazing but service was horrible. Our food was served fast but our waitress never checked on us and I had to wave to get her to come to our table just for a refill. Service could definitely use some improvement. read more

Best Indian food in town. I come here at least one a month and I'm never disappointed. Lots of options and cooked to order. Authentic Indian hospitality. read more

Our second review This is a beautiful quiet experience with just the right amount of attention love the chicken Tika masala and Nan. really nice that they ask ,how spicy, so you can enjoy the taste of the food without hurting your mouth read more

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Great experience. The only down check was they did not have the goat dishes available on our visit. We dined on a Sunday early afternoon and took advantage of the "restaurant week" style menu; fixed price and choose appetizer, entree and dessert. I thought the food was interesting, opting for the most unusual sounding thing on the menu to try something completely new. The rice was excellent and prepared exactly right. The fish stew (forgot the real name) was savory, well seasoned, and served hot; so many restaurants goon up the temperature as they attempt, and often fail, at progressive cooking to time all the dishes to the table at the same time. Service was excellent. Price... exceptionally reasonable Crowd... only about half full on a sunny Sunday at 1 pm We're absolutely trying this one again and adding it to the favorites list.. read more

Crab masala- 5 excellent! Chili mili shrimp-5 to die for! Cauliflower appetizer-4.5 reallly gooood Assorted naan - 4.0 perfect to balance out all the strong flavors. The appetizers are small plates except for the assorted naan. It's probably good for 3-4 people. The main courses were generous portions too(crab masala and paneer mahkni). With all the appetizer we had we couldn't finish the main dishes so we ended up boxing 2/3 of what arrived. Crabmasala was creamy and rich in flavor. A very savory dish. read more

We made an order for pick-up. For what we got, we paid WAYYY too much. The food was okay, but I can make better at home.

This place is always goo even for take out. The owners are great as well. Food is cooked to perfection and taste seems to be authentic.

Worst indian food ever. Its not even indian food. We ordered gobhi manchurian n chilli paneer. Gobhi manchurian was not fried properly and it had some tomato curry to spoil the taste further. Chilli paneer was just paneer with raw capsicum n very little tomato curry. Someone who has never tasted indian food may like it, but its not possible for indians. Ultimately we had to order raita to finish our dinner. read more

Went there with my fiancé for our one year anniversary and the service was amazing and i had one of the best butter chicken i've ever had!