So glad we found this place on accident. This was the best Indian food we've ever had (to clarify, we don't eat Indian often). The owners actually run the restaurant, greet you when you come in and we're so nice. Made my teenage daughter feel special for her first trip to NY. The butter chicken and curry were amazing and loved the authentic ambiance in the restaurant. read more

Masala King - Can't remember the name of this soup but it was great - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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- Arrived ahead of my scheduled pick-up and was informed the Masala Aloo Gobi wasn't ready, but it was promptly replaced with the Mixed Vegetable Curry; the full order was still ready by the promised time; food was well packaged - Warm, friendly staff--though the accents can make communication a bit difficult at times - Authentic vibes with classic Indian décor and traditional music playing; the rich aromas of Indian cuisine linger in the air mixed with a hint of burning incense - A narrow dining space featuring a few larger tables at the front and back, plus smaller two-person tables along the side wall opposite the bar, which also offers barstool seating - Lunchbox includes your choice of two entrées and rice--generous portions with perfectly seasoned, savory, comforting flavors and a balanced level of spice - Was initially disappointed that the lunchbox doesn't include naan, but the serving was so substantial that I genuinely didn't miss it read more

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This is one of the rarest times when I am forced to leave a bad review ! Went for a meal at 3.30 pm with my wife. Ordered two plain dosas (no masala, no frills) and two cups of tea. My bill with tip was $ 72.65 !! It wasn't even close to any good dosa place and super expensive ! Imagine two plain dosas with two cups of tea and tip comes to above $72 !! Wow !! read more

PROs - location, meat curry , naan CONs - slightly expensive , service , vegetarian curry , ambience First timer . Was walking by 34th street and was craving Indian food . Saw this place via Google reviews and wanted to try . I don't think it is a 4 star restaurant like in Google reviews. For me it is 2.5 star restaurant but gave it 3 stars . I actually didnt like ambience much . They play gurunanak song (high sound) and it was like a temple . I liked the music , but wanted a better ambience in a restaurant.. thali was about 20$ plus tax/tips - 26$ . There are so many other restaurants in Lexington which is much better and cheaper . Service was average ! The guy didn't even give water till after 10 mins when I asked him. Took about 20-25 mins for the food to come .. place had a bar too.. . Naan was good . Meat curry was good too. Like home made . Vegetarian curry wasn't good . It was sweeeeeeeeet . Didn't eat the veggie food much . Dhal was ok . Overall a very average experience and will probably not go back . read more

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Friendly service. Food was okay, maybe a bit bland even though I asked for a 3/5 in spice. Not sure I'll be back as there must be many other better places nearby to try. read more

This restaurant feels like a hidden gem. The food here is great, everything is freshly made and you can tell the chef really enjoys what he is making. We had some family visiting from India who had a very specific diet (Jain - no root vegetables) and the chef was able to accommodate us. The food was well seasoned and spiced and was a good quantity for the price. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. A few things, the restaurant looks a little run down, it just needs a small make over. The glassware and dishware looks old and has a lot of scratches on it. I also think the bathrooms need to be properly cleaned. They smelled so bad - it was hard to even go in there to wash our hands. The doors also stick and don't close all the way and the smells can travel to your table if you're close enough. Insta: @TheShahLALand read more

Masala King - Papadum - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambiance was kinda scary when we came in because normally in a restaurant you'd hear a lot of talking but here it's just pure silent and there's barely any people and our table had stains on it and the service was okay, one of our glass cups was cracked too, like how crazy is that? And usually in restaurants they would pour water in your cup but they just gave us glass cups and a big jar of water. The Food took a little long but it was good I got a medium chicken ticca masala and it was really spicy overall it deserves a 3 read more

Food was very delicious & flavorful. Space was small & intimate. Service could have been better but they were polite for the most part. read more

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Tuesday eve around 7'sh in the evening ... Dead of Winter, not as BZ. The dining hall is about 35% guests. Lentil Soup ... warm, but, had btr. Ordered Garlic Naan but it didn't come out @ the same time=*{ Goat ... Butter Chicken ... Basmati Rice ... Garlic Naan ... came after the soup & entrees=*{ read more

Masala King - Lentil Soup ... - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This review is for takeout. I have always wanted to find affordable Indian food but it's usually so expensive! The $15 Lunch Box option at Masala King is SO worth it, and we got it at night for dinner! I will order from here again if I ever want Indian food! We got: Two Lunch Boxes ($15 ea) - comes with two entree dishes and rice Garlic naan ($6) - so fluffy, warm, garlicky goodness Vegetable Pakoras ($8) - good, oily and sweet For the two lunch boxes, we got chicken tikka masala x2, chicken korma, and chicken saagwala. All were really good. I especially liked the saagwala. I thought their chicken tikka was a tad too sweet. All in all it was a delicious dinner and I would totally order again. I would love to try the samosas next time. read more

Masala King - Two Lunch Box, Garlic Naan, Mixed Vegetable Pakoras - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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I haven't eaten Indian food in many years. Wow....what I've been missing! This is a quaint, family owned restaurant with some of the most deliciously prepared Indian food ever! I had lamb curry, basmati rice, and 2 amazing side dishes. Each dish was served in its own individual serving dish, placed together on a platter. The warm naan bread topped the meal off perfectly! The prices are beyond affordable, I left there full, happy, and I didn't break the bank! This was my first visit.....it surely won't be my last! read more

Purchased a pulsd and had reservations. Once we arrived we were told they are having a private party this evening, but the issue wasn't just that, it was how they used every excuse not to honor the pulsd voucher by outright lying making every excuse. No apology nothing. Disgusting! read more

My friend and I were craving some delicious comfort food when we stumbled upon this place. We made reservations online through their website, but ended up arriving half and hour early, and was able to get seated right away. The restaurant is located very conveniently super close to the 6 train and is in a great location. Ambience was nice and spacious . They have both indoor and outdoor dining options available which is nice. It was way too cold and windy so we decided to dine indoors. For our appetizers we ordered the veggie samosas and bhel puri. Both were delicious. For our entrees we ordered the lamb korma, chicken tikka masala which both came with rice and we also ordered two garlic naans. The portions were great and the meat was super tender and juicy. The food was extremely flavorful. We both especially loved the fresh garlic naan that you can see being made in the tandoor oven. The food definitely felt authentic and not like those fusion Indian/American spots, which I appreciated. The only thing that fell short for me was the service. It was okay but not amazing. That is the only reason I'm giving this place 4 stars and not 5. Overall, really enjoyed the food there and would definitely go back when I'm craving some good Indian food. read more

Masala King - Samosa and Bhel puri - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I came here with a friend for dinner recently. I passed by this place before, admiring the gorgeous décor for outdoor dining, so I knew I wanted to experience the restaurant for myself. The outdoor dining area was enclosed in a wooden shed-like structure, and there was a pretty, colorful abstract art piece in front. Upon stepping into the shed, there were fairy lights all over, and pink roses on the ceiling and along the sides. This created a beautiful sparkly glowing ambiance. The tables were deep brown wood, and the table setting had white plates, and glittery pink coasters. I decided to get the Mango Lassi, even though at $6, it was more than I normally like to pay for a drink. While the Mango Lassi was nice and creamy, very thick, with a just the right amount of sweetness, and had refreshing mango flavor, the glass it was in was way too small. For the entrée, I ordered the Tandoor Mixed Grill, which included tandoori chicken, tikka, lamb, fish, and shrimp. This was also served with basmati rice. My friend and I also shared the Garlic Naan. I always enjoy trying the Tandoori Mixed Grill, because it lets me sample a little of everything. The lamb was made with tasty spices, as were the chicken. There were only a couple of shrimp, but they were juicy, and packed with yummy seasoning. I think there was also only 1 piece of fish, but it was made perfectly. All the meat was tender, and quite flavorful. The Garlic Naan was served warm, and was fluffy, buttery, slightly crispy, and strong garlic taste. We also went for a classic Indian dessert, Gulab Jamun, which were deep fried cake balls in honey syrup. I was a little disappointed when we received it, because there were only 3 small sized balls. There was whipped cream surrounding them. They simply melted in my mouth and that sticky, sweet honey syrup was so delicious with it. Service was wonderful throughout. The waiter was on top of it and everything was served in a timely manner. I would definitely be open to returning. The Lamb Chops, Salmon or Lamb dishes sound very appetizing. read more

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This place was great! The waitress was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was authentic Indian food. I will definitely be back. read more

Masala King - Shrimp Cochin Curry with pancake. - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved the lunch special which can be vegetarian or chicken and comes with several accompaniments. Generous serving of Nan and they hit all the right flavors. Service was good and I was in and out but didn't feel rushed. I recommend. read more

Masala King - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

This review is based on a takeout order only. I work down the block and pass the restaurant everyday, so I figured I'd try the food today. That said, I ordered the butter chicken with garlic naan. The butter chicken was delicious and flavorful, but I wasn't a fan of their naan at all. There wasn't much garlic flavor, it wasn't cut, and just didn't eat well in my opinion. I actually ended up throwing the rest out. The service was ok; the waiter took my order and that was that. The food came out within about 10 minutes as it was pretty much empty at 5:30pm on a Friday evening. I will definitely return to dine in and try some other dishes! read more

I don't know how to start my review the food is phenomenal however the service is a bit off they are all over the place the owner is actually present she is super cute awesome highly skilled in her work and very knowledgeable I loved to see it they left me sitting for a really long time meanwhile another party came in and got water before me and a menu no waiter the actual owner was my waiter I was intrigued but it was due to her seeing us sitting without any acknowledgment for a really long time the ambiance was super dope I loved everything just the service was too slow they really slacked will I return not sure but I do recommend if you don't mind of being attended to not that it's nothing wrong with waiting but trust me I waited a really long time read more

This is legit my go to Indian spot ! It's a family owned biz and their all super friendly and nice. You can taste the love in their food and cooking! Dont even mention that it's super comforting and not overly spicy. Just the right amount of heat and so flavorful! Ive been bringing all my friends here and they all love it. Chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, paneer saag, samosa chaat, garlic nann, poori & this vegetarian meatball dish (don't know the name but that sauce is crack) Literally to die For! It's a must go & try! read more

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We visited this place with 8 people. The food is fine and overpriced. The bill was $78 extra after food because of tax, service fee, and credit card surcharge. I paid and asked for an itemized receipt and a North Indian guy said it would be sent to my text. I did not authorize any tip or sign, later I saw the guy added 28% tip on his own. Yes, of course 8 people, we would tip after your overpriced menu but that is my call, not for you to choose. I would not be upset if they clearly told us there is a mandatory tip % before paying or stated it in their menu. I called and a guy named Bharat said he would fix it and refund the tip. But it never happened. Will never visit again, this is not how you treat customers. read more

Food is okay, but the service was absolutely terrible. The drinks were even worse than the service making them completely undrinkable. read more

100 STARS!!! Firstly the food was amazing! You will not find better Indian food unless you travel to India! This food was the best I've ever had in my life! The service was AMAZING!! Such a wonderful experience I rate this restaurant a 10/10!! read more

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What a neighborhood gem!! If you're looking for amazing Indian food, look no further. This is a cute, family owned restaurant with fun decor. We started with samosas and ordered garlic, spinach naan and butter chicken. WOW. Easily the best butter chicken I've ever had. Prices are reasonable, service was great and quick and food was fantastic. It had so much flavor and was cooked perfectly. read more

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Ordered take out from here the other day because I was craving Indian food, and it was delicious! I got the Masala King Deal, which included one appetizer (I got veggie samosa) and one entrée (I got chicken tikka masala). The portions were not as big as I thought they would be and the food was a little bit cold when it arrived, but overall a good place and next time I would try dining in! read more

Delicious food! The masala aloo gobi was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat (medium spicy). The garlic naan was both crispy and creamy, fresh from the oven. I would definitely return if I lived here. read more

Masala King - Garlic naan & masala aloo gobi - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I think the current rating of 4.2 stars is perfect for this place. The food was very good and one of the best Indian restaurants I've had. The staff were nice, but the service was pretty slow. We were the only customers and spent an hour at the restaurant and we eat very fast. Worth the wait though! read more

Masala King - Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered Mild curry chicken, I choked with the 1st taste, waitresses took plates added water reheated & gave to us. Bread was called poor- so hard like eating a cracker. Rice is a side order. Senior discount was not offered nor did we get. I'm 77. The food could not be eaten and the bill was $88. My daughter & I did eat the appetizer which was $20. This place was horrible maybe that's why it was empty read more

The food is good. Nothing amazing. I got the malligawtani (8$) which had a nice flavor and was a little sweet which was unexpected but pleasant. The soup was pretty thin, usually I find that soup has a thicker consistency. I also go t the vindaloo chicken which is usually one of the spiciest things on the menu. I asked for it to be spicy but it wasn't at all. Very mild. Delicious but mild. The dish had an ok amount of chicken and some potatoes. Definitely felt like more chicken and some onions or cauliflower was warranted given the price tag (20$). I also order a roti which was probably my favorite item I ordered. Service was friendly and quick. I probably wouldn't come back as there are so many better options nearby in Murray hill. read more

Masala King - Chicken Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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Awesome food! Totally loved it! Don't forget to try their " Lasooni Gobhi " its the highlight of their restaurant.. We also ordered saag & malai paneer , garlic naan (trust me never seen a proper garlic naan as this restaurant makes) worth trying. The rice along with the curry is boiled to perfection! A wholesome full 5 from my side read more

Masala King - Chatpati Lasooni Gobi - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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First time trying Indian food and I was NOT disappointed. Masala King is located a few blocks away from 34st Herald Square. The atmosphere here was quite chill and laid back. We also weren't asked for our COVID vaccination card. We ordered the butter chicken and garlic nann. The server was very nice and welcoming. He asked us the level of spiciness we preferred (mild or hot). We chose mild which was great. The chicken was super tender and well seasoned. The garlic naan was somewhat crunchy. My boyfriend tried the vegetable samosa, and it was super delicious. Very soft and contained peas inside. Lastly, the mango lassi was sweet and contained yogurt. Overall, my experience here was amazing. The server made us feel comfortable and welcomed. I definitely recommend this place for any first timers trying Indian food! read more

Masala King - Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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They excelled at the main dishes here. Quality curries. The naan (garlic and cheesy garlic) were also very good. Rice felt a little dry but might be more the style and my personal preference. Waiter was kind and attentive. Great price for the food as well. Nothing too fancy but all very tasty! read more

Masala King - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

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I all the way here from Seattle to try this place out turned out to be the food was not that good all the server was new and I was trying to use my 10% off set yo give me didn't like me:( and everything I Oder on the menu was out :( read more

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I've had dosas in many places. I believe dosas are supposed to be crispy even though the sizes are small. There is a place in flushing which is very famous for dosas and their sizes are small too but their dosas are very crispy. I'm sorry to say but I was little disappointed with the dosa. I was really impressed with the tomato chutney which came with dosa because it was flavorful. However, the other chutney (coconut chutney) wasn't really good and I felt like it wasn't really fresh. Overall, excellent service and beautiful interior. read more

Masala King - Masala dosa - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

Really yummy authentic Indian cuisine in Midtown East with an extensive menu and a great lunch special! We ordered: 1 hot handmade garlic naan 2 spinach samosa 3 kadahi paneer 4 chatpani lasooni gobi (fave!) 5 dosa with sides 6 chicken tikka 7 mango lassi + fruit sparklers Heated outdoor dining is available, and service is great. Be safe & support local restaurants! read more

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I've been a huge fan of this place from the moment I I walked in. The owner is super friendly and she even taught us how to make our naan. I've eaten Indian all around the city and this is my favorite of them all and by far the most authentic! The owner is so sweet and she even showed us how to make our own naan. The service is great and all the staff are very friendly. It feels very authentic while the decor is vibrantly lit up. The food is deliciously flavorful and savory. Every dish we have tried has been delightful. The desserts are also delectable and showcase the talent of the precise curations. Excellent as always. read more

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After my first amazing experience at Masala King, I had to come back again! they recently opened up their brunch menu, which was really neat and had delicious indian fusion options! wish we could have tried everything but that just means we'll have to return! once again, had the perfect dining experience here with amazing food, super cute vibes and deco, and the warmest owner (Kush!! he's seriously the best) you could ever ask for! We got the chicken tikka masala dosa ($18). this was such a delight! there was chicken tikka masala, two chutneys, house fries, and sambar. the chicken tikka masala was super buttery and creamy... paired really well with the thin dosa ! the red chutney was spicy and my fave, i kept going for it with my fork even after the dosa was finished! honestly don't understand why indian brunch isn't a bigger thing, i much preferred this flavor packed meal vs eggs and bacon! We also ordered the salmon tikka ($19). it came with three fat chunks of salmon with two runny eggs. such a unique breakfast item that was light, healthy, protein packed, and delicious! Im such a fan of seafood, and to see it fit so well on a brunch menu made me sooo happy! this also didn't leave me feeling super heavy and bloated, like most traditional brunch meals! Finally, we couldn't do brunch without bottomless mimosas ($19/hr). The ratio here... you are DEFINITELY getting your money's worth with these drinks. super fresh and a perfect pick me up on a weekend morning/early noon! read more

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We have been ordering from Masala King about once a month in quarantine, because during these times we have really needed to have reliably comforting Indian food in our bellies. We sometimes consider ordering from someplace else, but we're so happy with Masala King and don't want to push our comfort zones too much when we're ordering comfort food. The food is always exactly what we're craving. We usually get garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, chana saag (chickpeas in spinach) but lately we're trying to cut back on meat and have done chana masala and aloo saag instead. We also like getting the Masala King Special, which is a great deal as it comes with an appetizer, a small entree portion, naan, rice, and sauces. We did a pickup order once when we were taking a long walk back home on a really nice day, and they had a pretty nice covered outdoor seating setup. I do have to note that maybe 1 in 4 of our delivery orders will be missing one item but this is really more of a testament to how much we order from them than anything else! Recommend this solid Indian spot that is in the heart of midtown. read more

We came here on a Saturday afternoon for their bottomless brunch. I was told about this restaurant by a friend who did the Pulsd deal (which you can buy online- it includes 60 minutes of bottomless mimosas/bellinis/champagne, plus two entrees all for $39). As soon as we got there, we were seated immediately. There was a cute outdoor area set up, but unfortunately we had to sit inside because it was raining/wet outside. There were just a couple tables set up inside. Not sure if it was because of Covid or if they usually don't operate in a high capacity. What I will say is that the food was pretty decent compared to other Indian restaurants in the area. The dosa was good, however nothing to ride home about. There were only a few pieces of chicken In the gravity. The Kush burger however was very good! Completely vegetarian and very savory and well seasoned. The waiters were very good about keeping our champagne filled! But as soon as the 60 minutes was up, they took our half filled bottle, so they are very conscious about the time limit on their bottomless. Also, even though the Pulsd deal was for $39, the bill total came up to $62, just something to be aware of. I'm not too sure if the tax/tip added an extra $23. Regardless, it is still a great deal for bottomless brunch plus food. The restaurant is very modern and fresh, and they are definitely one of the more hip Indian restaurants that I have been to! read more

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Unfortunately I don't have the best photos of the food I ate here but that means I was so eager to eat the delicious smelling meal! This meal was great, my boyfriend and I shared everything: vegetable samosas, Garlic naan, garlic roti, chicken tikka masala, rice, and lamb biryani. The chicken tikka and garlic naan were delicious, the samosas were fresh out the oven and tasty, along with the lamb biryani. The mango lassi was to die for, and because of how good it tasted I order another. But not only did this place have amazing food, it also had great service. I recall our waiter mentioning to another table that we was the owner. He was kind, courteous and radiated good energy which really made our dining experience all the more enjoyable. *Side note: the music was also poppin, I couldn't stop myself from singing as we waited for our meal to arrive. read more

Masala King - Indian Near Me - New York, New York

I go here for the $15 lunch buffet. The options change slightly from day to day, but there are a lot of choices and if you will not leave hungry. You will barely be able to get out of your seat. The need for a nap will hit you hard after this indulgence. Choices like chicken tikka masala, palak paneer, chicken curry, fish curry, lamb vindaloo, veggie curries, goat curry, 2 kinds of daal, basmati rice, salads, creamy desserts, syrupy fried dough, and freshly baked baskets of naan. Make sure to also ask for the tandoori chicken (thigh meat and drumsticks) - freshly made and brought to the table on request! read more

Masala King - Indian Near Me - New York, New York