I think it's time to update my review of Masala Bites. I live in the Red Mill area now and we have eaten here probably 20 times. Sometimes we go in and sometimes we do take-out and pick it up. Either way - it's always yummy. But I've tried MANY things off the menu since my first trip and I want to share some thoughts on my favorite things.... Appetizers: -Gobhi Manchurian - these are like fried cauliflower bites in a spicy tomato sauce. OMFG - they're amazing. Maybe my favorite. -Chili-Mili Shrimp - a close second - these mini shrimp bites are in a spicy sauce with peppers and a chili sauce. -Pavbhaji Spiced Samosa - these are good but they're like little deep-fried breaded potato and carrot and pea filled pastries. -Paneer Pakora - Paneer is an indian cheese - this is basically the cheese breaded and spiced and deep fried. It's not bad - but it's a bit rich for me. -Salmon Bites - last I came I had some Salmon bites as an app - don't see it online but they were amazing. Clean and light - cooked perfectly. I added them to my house salad. I love their house salad - Romaine, Cucumber, Tomato, House-made Croutons & Dressing. Their creamy white homemade dressing is delicious. Entrees: -Garlic-Peppercorn Maach/ Salmon Fillet, Northern Indian Style Marinade - this is my absolute favorite thing on the menu. It's to die for. The salmon is perfectly cooked every time and a HUGE portion. It comes with veggies like cauliflower, green pea stalks, asparagus and squash. The marinade is delicious and comes on the side so you can moderate the intake. Honestly - it's amazing - but the salmon and veggies don't even need it. -Market Vegetables "Dan-a-Dan"/ Crunchy Vegetables, Zesty Spices, Mint, Tamarind - I like this dish - it's light and pleasant - completely veggie friendly and the mint and spice sauce the veggies are cooked in is really good with the white rice the entree comes with. Plus I love crunchy veggies. Masala Classics - where you pick your protein and sauce (comes with rice): -Tikka Masala: Creamed Tomato-Fenugreek Sauce - with chicken this is amazing. Word to the wise - 5 heat is REALLY hot - that's what my hubs orders and I can't eat it. I usually do 1 because Indian spices are no joke. -Patia: A Parsi Style Tangy Sweet Curry, Mango, Ginger and Scallions - I've had this with chicken or lamb - both are good. Or just plain veggie. Their naan bread is cooked fresh and delicious - I love it all but am partial to the mint or garlic. Also - for dessert - the mango ice cream is light and delicious. Not too rich but enough to help wash away the spice flavor leftover from dinner - if you want to. That's it folks! You can't go wrong. They have proteins for meat lovers, tons of veggie options and it's all fresh and delicious. Service is excellent when we dine-in - the staff are always friendly. But they're also excellent with to-go and rarely, if ever, make mistakes when it comes to our orders. The inside of the restaurant is spotless and it's clear that this is an establishment where they really take pride in what they do. Prices are not cheap - for two people with naan and entrees we typically spend between $40-60 for dinner. But you get enough that you are going to have leftovers for at least one more meal - maybe two. And the ingredients are absolutely fresh and high quality - you can tell and I am a MAJOR fresh food snob. Still, if you eat here at lunch it's much more affordable. To us it's well worth the price as I have it for dinner and usually take some for lunch to work. Hubs and I are big time fans - I'm thrilled they're so nearby - we get this probably once a week or so - at least several times a month. Nom nom nom nom!!!!! read more

Wonderful food, great service and nice setting. I have been twice and enjoyed the experience both times. If you ask for spicy, from a scale of 0-5, and pick 5 - be prepared for some heat! read more

Drove out from Chesapeake and was not disappointed! Good portions and the food tasted great!

My family and I came here hoping for a decent meal while we were on vacation at VA beach. I usually love Gobi Manchurian but was rather disappointed with theirs bc the sauce just tasted like marinara sauce. The main course overall was decent but did not live up to the hype. read more

Always has a good taste and good service. Lunch is reasonably priced. Smaller portions but comes with salad or soup as part of the meal.

Went here for the first time 3 days ago and WOW......first the place look very clean and relaxing. The server (Rachel) is the best....very nice and professional. Very attentive! I ordered Curry Chicken with spicy level 2. The curry chicken was amazingly tasty, made perfectly. It came with rice and naan which were outstanding. The spicy level I selected was right on the spot.....I felt the right amount of heat. Overall I can say that this will be my now favorite Indian Restaurant. Keep up the good work ladies and gents. July 2nd.....came here lunch To-go, and still impressed by the customer service and the AWESOMENESS of the curry chicken and garlic naan is disturbing. read more

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That restaurant was a waste of time and money. Service was terrible. The food was not good at all. Looks like they have a new cook. Do not go to Masala Bites read more

A strong 4.5 stars and I'm excited to have found a good Indian restaurant in VB. Having lived all over the country and eaten excellent Indian food in different countries such as the U.K. and Korea, I was skeptical. Nice ambience and decor inside. It's not a hole in the wall. Good service (it was slower when we ate there at lunch and I typically find you get your worst service in a slow restaurant; they were attentive without being intrusive). Great spiciness, Naan bread, and love the Chilli-Milli shrimp. If you like Indian food, at least check it out. read more

I was so hungry and inhaled my food it was delicious so I have no pictures lol. For 10$ on the lunch menu I ordered the paneer curry which comes with rice naan and salad ! Such a good deal. I'm well feed for the day probably . The salad dressing is so yummy tastes like a yogurt turmeric type sauce . Yummy ! Everything was fresh and quality . I'm deff making this my new lunch spot ! read more

Masala Bites - What's left my my paneer curry lunch - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Favorite restaurant in Virginia Beach. Wonderful Zen atmosphere with outstanding Indian classics. Vegetarian selection is unmatched.

ONLY CHOSE A STAR BECAUSE MY REVIEW WOULD NOT POST. We were the first customers to be sat down right when they open (they open at 4pm). There were no other customers. We Waited almost 10 minutes before the young girl came and poured water into our cups. Then waited another 8 minutes too long until we decided to get up and leave. As we were getting our things to leave, the staff just stood there behind the bar and did nothing! They didn't even ask to see if we were ok or why we were leaving. They just let money leave right out the door. read more

We had the chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken and lamb kamazlo and they were so delicious. The flavors are spot on. Lamb dish is my favorite. We will definitely come back read more

This has been some of the most bland Indian/Pakistani cuisine I've ever had. The menu include standard offerings such as chicken tikka masala, vegetable korma, Chana masala, ma'am, etc. Nothing special or out of the ordinary, so I ordered those items and was very underwhelmed with what our table got. The bread was great because it was fresh and the rice was cooked well but that's all I found I liked. Their wasn't much chicken in our curry and it was very over cooked. The gravy was bland and needed more spices and salt. The veggies were tender and the korma gravy was creamy but again bland. The channa again was quite bland. I found no trace of the spices used in our dishes. I'm not sure I'll return to this location, I enjoy robust flavors and pungent spicy smells usually found in Indian and Pakistani cooking. read more

Another day, Another racist microagression. Nope, we will not be coming back to this establishment. We went there for a celebratory dinner and spent well over $100 for a minuscule amount of food. The table behind us, who were white, received disparate treatment than us, a black couple. First instance was where the waitress went out of her way to recommend items for them and not us. No big deal I thought at first because maybe the types of dishes we wanted were different. The icing on the cake, was when the couple behind us were almost done, the manager came to their table and asked them how their meal was and hoped they were enjoying their experience. Usually a manager only comes to a table when there is an issue, of which they had none. Or, the manager goes to all tables as a part of their routine. Since this was definitely a latter situation, we were waiting for the manager to ask how our meal was. He never came to our table despite seeing him in the back of the restaurant clearly not occupied or busy. Pretty rich coming from an Indian restaurant. Yep, way too much other competition now in the Hampton Roads area, and we certainly will not be coming back. read more

We loved it. Beautiful restaurant. Received very good service. A small mistake was made on my naan order but was immediately corrected and it was sooo delicious. My chicken melted in my mouth, and the rest of our dishes were flavorful as well. I've eaten a few other Indian restaurants in the Hampton Roads area....and this one would be my favorite. If you are looking for a wonderful dining experience, we highly recommend. Namaste! read more

I was very surprised with this place. I don't know much about Indian food but I tried it before in another restaurant and even though I asked them to make it just a little bit spicy, they didn't hear me and I couldn't eat half of my dish. I had Chicken curry here and it was delicious!!! Not very spicy, plenty of chicken and rice! It was very tasty! Service was fast, our waitress was always making sure we had all we needed, she was very attentive. Wish we had one of these restaurants in my area. If I'm in Va beach again, I will definitely come back! Their garlic bread is really good! read more

Masala Bites - Chicken Curry - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Best Indian food in the area! Their naan bread is so good & their classic masala bites are my go-to. I wish they had another location closer to where I live but it's worth the trip if you don't live near their restaurant read more

Always delicious. Butter chicken is a staple. Tried korma - lamb last visit and really enjoyed it.

There never open ,You don't open when you want running a restaurant you should be open 7 days a week It doesn't take a master's in business (MBA) to figure OUT that a restaurant is the number one failing business in the United States that can go under. So yes,, you need to be open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner you don't close when you want to close and come to work when it's convenient for you. read more

Very good Indian food!! The kofta is great, the chicken Tikka Masala is great, it is a fancy place inside which is nice! More expensive than some that I have had but very tasty and worth the splurge! read more

Weeknight dinner while staying in Virginia Beach 2 nights. We had a craving for Indian and Yelp led us here, and it did not disappoint! Beautiful ambiance, tranquil music, friendly service and amazing aromas! We had Indian beer (a couple to choose from), garlic naan, chicken tikka masala SUPER HOT and aloo-palak paneer HOT. The garlic naan was so light and chewy, with a great garlic flavor. The tikka masala sauce was so flavorful and spiced SUPER HOT as requested, with huge chunks of tender chicken. The aloo-palak paneer had amazing flavors, tender potatoes, fresh spinach and paneer. We were happy to discover this gem and is maybe a 17 minute drive from the beach. Highly recommend! read more

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This place is a frequently visited place when my girlfriend and I are visiting VB. And it is quickly becoming one of the main restaurants in Eastern Virginia that we frequent. The service is prompt, food comes quickly, and the staff is nice. Ambience is comfortable (dim lights and quieter with music). The younger waiter is pretty good with his gestures in explaining the tastes of each dish. This restaurant can get busy but it is rarely completely full. The flavors are vivid and bright. One particular aspect I admire about this restaurant is its interest in establishing individuality against the usual North Indian grain with respect to its menu. To elaborate, there are certain dishes I have heard of. There are modifications away from the usual Chicken Tikka or Saag Paneer (even though they have both dishes). There is a chaat of the day. There are tandoor dishes. There are curries and a variety of breads. I highly suggest trying a variety of the dishes. I was a bit underwhelmed by the vegetables dan-a-dan. It didn't strike me with the same amount of umami I receive with most other dishes. The gobi manchurian is pretty spicy. I wish it was double fried for a bit more of crunch. I highly suggest visiting this restaurant. It has a lot of character in its menu. I can't wait to try more. read more

Hi and sit down place for excellent food, service, and ambience. Kind of expensive. Staff was nice and flexible.

Very nice people and the food is amazing!!! I highly recommend! Best Indian food around. Even the take out taste very fresh like you just ordered at the table. I will be back this weekend!!! read more

Best Indian food we had in a while. We were going back to hotel from Virginia beach and found this restaurant on Yelp with great reviews. It was a 20min detour and we decided to give it a try and must say it was worth it. The staff is very welcoming. We ordered dahi chaat, dal makhni and paneer tikka masala. It was served hot and with appropriate amount of spices - garlic and chili as we like! Visiting again whenever we are in Virginia next!! read more

What a charming dinner!!! This place is comfy with stellar food, an engaging staff, and the best darn naan bread I've ever had - my god, garlicky herby goodness. Can't wait to return. Thanks jay! read more

I can't send enough people here to enjoy Indian food. Their menu is great, as I their service and their staff. And if that isn't enough, friends of ours from India whom we have taken to Marsala Bites have given it an almost unanimous thumb! What else can you say? read more

Love this place! Always great service and fantastic food. The garlic naan, chaat of the day, and goat curry are personal favorites. Cool ambience. Definitely a neighborhood gem. I'll be back. read more

Masala Bites - Garlic Naan to start the evening - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

The Best Restaurant in Virginia Beach! I would eat there everyday if I could! Fantastic friendly service, amazingly flavorful dishes...this eatery is a Perfect 10!!! Update 14MAR19: Still the premier restaurant in Virginia Beach! Great Menu great service! I wish I could give Masala Bites more than 5 stars! read more

Excellent food and service! Chicken Tikka Masala was out of this world Lots of vegan options too read more

Masala Bites - Lemon Lavendar Cake - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Excellent food and service! I am vegan and they tailor their dishes to accommodate! Great location by the mall and by Walmart ! I am a repeat customer! Love this place!! Highly recommend! read more

Best ever! Love their chicken korma and garlic naan. Love that they offer military discount. I've eaten here over 20 times, always delicious! read more

First impression, the place looks really nice! Very elegant and clean. The staff is very polite. My water glass was always full. The food is delicious! I had chicken saagwala and garlic naan. I've never had that before so I decided to branch out and try something new. I'm glad I did. read more

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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

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

Why am I adding a star to this review? Because Masala Bites deserves it! We decided to dine here for my boyfriend's birthday the other evening, just the two of us (this place is nice and intimate - perfect for any date night!) The service wasn't the fastest, but it was forgivable this night, as there was a very large, 20+ people party there. But the staff was super friendly also, always checking on us and refilling our water. The food, omg. We ordered garlic Naan (bread) of course, because you can't dine at an Indian restaurant and NOT order Naan. It was delicious. I will could totally eat 3 plates of it. Lol. We tried so hard to save some for our dishes because we wanted to dip them in the sauce of our entrees. My boyfriend had the Lamb Dalcha & I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala. He said his was delicious and I believe him - nothing was left. My chicken Tikka Masala was cooked so perfectly - all white meat chicken in the most amazing sauce. My mouth is watering now just thinking about it! What really impressed me most though, besides the waiter bringing out this oh-so-yummy, fluffy, light, lemon cheesecake for my BF, with the words "Happy Birthday" written on the plate, was the fact that when I asked for a to-go container for my leftovers, there was also some FRESH Basmati rice to go!!! Yes, in the container. I was so impressed. I am totally a fan of Masala Bites. It's now officially my favorite Indian restaurant!! read more

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There will forever be a special place in my heart for Masala Bites. Last year's birthday dinner was with my mom and brother. When the bill came my mom grabbed the check and said my dad gave her his credit card and said that he was buying dinner as my birthday gift. Well, I didn't get to spend dinner with my dad that night but that is my last great memory of him. So as long as I'm living in or close to Hampton Roads going to Masala Bites will be a part of any celebration I partake in for my birthday. I forever hope they stay in business and they continue the great things they do. The food is delicious... everything! The staff is attentive and friendly. They were even so friendly to my nephew who was having a blast slamming his hands on the table and making noises at the two year old girl at an adjacent table. You do pay extra for naan, my only ugh about the place. This place far exceeds all the other Indian restaurants in the area. read more