I adored the meal i had today, it was overwhelmingly delicious. the butter chicken melted & sauces were to die for! the man behind the food wall was so kind and knowledgeable aswell as the guy checking us out gave us an honest deal about the case of Bhaji being a tad old and told us theyre really good as a crunchy alternative ontop of our curry! again SO GOOD. plenty of gluten free and dairy free options. if youre dining in its a self serve drinks and silverwear and cleanup. LOVE it. ALSO the 30$ got us so much food for the week and everytime i think about it my mouth waters. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY BAD DAY SO GOOOD!!!!!! we will be back :) read more

Masala - Indian Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Wonderful food of India for a great lunch in the center of town, ideal for meeting a friend ...

Fantastic food! Amazing place! Great people! Always on point never had a bad meal there.

Okay food, good service. First, important to understand what this place is. It is Indian-inspired "fast food." The curries are all pre-made and sitting in large serving troughs. You order which type of rice you want, and they put a lot of rice in a very large bowl. Then they add to that bowl whichever curries and chutneys you order, so it's all mixed together (one curry on one side and another on the other side of the bowl). There are no serving dishes, you can't share, you can't take what you like. Just a big bowl of rice, curry, and chutney. It is Indian-inspired, not really Indian. The butter chicken was good, but didn't taste like any butter chicken I've ever had or made (and unfortunately the texture of the chicken wasn't great). The pork vindaloo was also good, but it didn't really taste like vindaloo and of course no one has ever heard of pork at an Indian restaurant. The raita was good, and the hari mirch was very nice and was a great way to add some heat to the curries since they are all very mild. The naan was also nice, but again not "authentic" naan. The portions were good. I got the two-curry combo and it was a huge amount of food. Descent beer selection (would be nice if they had Indian beer like Old Monk 10000 or at least Taj Mahal, but they don't). The servers were very friendly and quick. They also charge an extra 4% if you pay with a credit card, which seems very high. There is a good amount of indoor seating and a few wire tables and chairs outside (which is where I ate since it was 101 degrees and they don't have air conditioning). Overall, good food but not "really" Indian. With the right expectation, this place can be pretty good. I really wanted to give it 3.5 stars because it is better than a 3-star place, but definitely not a 4-star option. read more

Staff is super friendly and their food is good for the price! Great portion sizes and you're likely to always have left overs. I love all of the sauces and toppings you can choose from. read more

Always delicious! Try all of the chutneys! My favorite casual lunch/dinner in the Zoo read more

The food is good but there are a few issues. The number one issue is the number of flies in the restaurant. I mean, when you feel like you have to cover your food with a napkin to keep flies from landing on it, it's a problem. Also the ordering process is confusing and could do with a bit more explanation - I ended up paying for naan bread that I only ordered because I thought it was included. And seriously - raita needs to be in a separate container - you don't lump it in with the curry. Also, they stopped serving wine, which was a disappointment. read more

I enjoyed my experience at Masala. I came with very low expectations (having been to India) but was pleasantly surprised! They offer fair prices with hearty servings. We had to take half our food home! The food was well spiced with nice flavor. The chai was not great, though. It lacked flavor. Had a skin on it as though it had been microwaved. The service was so friendly, upbeat and congenial. The ambiance was ... not much. But again, expectations low for a order-up-front kind of place. read more

So good for a cheap meal! Lots of vegetarian options which I love and very friendly staff!

As I've mentioned in other reviews, as I am Indian, it is difficult for me to give a 5-star rating to any Indian restaurant as compared to my mother's Indian food. I give Masala a 4-star rating but there are a number of factors involved in why I gave it this generous of a rating. 1.) it's in Missoula where options for this cuisine appear to be limited if not existent 2.) it's clearly a fast casual approach to Indian/South Asian food and, as a result, its rating should reflect that as compared to a sit-down Indian restaurant in a bigger market city. First, their menu is confusing as hell and overwhelming for what is supposed to be a quick selection dining experience. Numerous different combos. Luckily I'm not a meat eater so I didn't have to wrap my head around if I wanted a meat & vegetable or whatever was going on. I ordered Saag Paneer with basmati rice & garlic naan. When I ordered the saag paneer, the white employee said to me, "Good choice," and I wanted to jokingly respond, "I know. I'm Indian," but I controlled myself. In general, the staff is very kind. Again, for what is fast casual Indian food, it was sufficient, priced affordably, and had a solid taste. For those reasons, I appreciate that the option even existed while I visited Missoula. I think some more picky individuals who've tried Indian food elsewhere have criticized it here on Yelp (if I was looking at it in that way, sure it's probably 2 or 3 star) and I understand that perspective but when you approach this from the standpoint that there are minimal offerings in this city and this is more of a fast-paced almost buffet-like approach to the cuisine then you can appreciate it for that. read more

If you are looking for a kick in the mouth look no further! In an area lacking ethnic foods this is certainly an oasis of flavor you must not skip. I've had a few different curries my favorite so far is the pork vindaloo, watch out of the spicy dishes as they are def spicy, and no shortage of vegetarian options! Staff is always friendly and happy to answer questions. Some interesting dog portraits on the walls making for a nice dining area, style is bus your own table. read more

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I have never tried this type of food before yet was so pleasantly surprised. It was AMMmmmazzzing. The staff is so nice and pleasant to recommend items. The garlic naan is incredible!! I had the chicken curry, spicy mushroom and veggies. So exceptional !! I shall be back. Food yummy and the staff is very pleasant. Planned to go back next day, didn't make it. Look forward to my next visit. read more

Masala - Garlic naan, chicken curry, spicy veggies - Indian Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Amazing service! Came for FRESH MADE NAAN. omg delicious Wanted to share with my dad since he has never tried it. They made it while we waited and it was warm. Phenomenal read more

Staff is very friendly food comes hot and is delicious and we make Indian food so we are very familiar It's buffet style so a bit different Highly recommend read more

Excellent curry, naan and assorted dishes. Really nice people and very clean place. Funny dog art. Went there once and am now a dedicated regular. read more

Delicious spices are all on point. I had the white rice with Chana Masala, Hari Mirch, Cabbage Pachadi and naan bread. Staff was friendly and polite offered us samples if we wanted to try something out first. We took our order to go but looking around the dining area was clean welcoming. read more

Fresh naan, beautifully smelling curries, great tasting chutneys, too good for words. I love curries, but I've never had this Afghan-style. Please come and enjoy! read more

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Food was amazing and healthy - reasonably priced as well! My favorite place for Indian cuisine.

Food is rather good and good value - a nice variety of dishes. And the specials they offer make sense. Friendly staff, too.

It's deli style fast food. Food is hot and ready for you. Absolutely love that I can eat so many different options, allergy friendly. Delicious read more

Terrific Experience- Great Food Great Value Pleasant service Good Location too Only complaint was the extensive wait and very slow moving line (slow counter person filling orders) ... Food flavor / taste was exemplary... read more

Masala is one of my favorite restaurants. It got me into curry a long time ago and still delivers incredible fast casual curry for a great price. read more

Pretty tasty for a bargain price point. Decent kick on the two curries I tried. Good social distancing. Friendly staff. read more

Masala - 2 x curry, 1 x beer, 3 x bites. Fifteen bucks. - Indian Near Me - Missoula, Montana

The food was pretty good and the portions were massive, definitely worth the price. The service was really good, and the person that helped us was really friendly. Really good restaurant and would definitely recommend. If you're in Missoula, I would check it out. read more

The food was great. I did one of the bowls and the portions are huge. It's kinda like chipotle but with Indian food. It has a sitting area but it's pretty small. It's has a bar type area facing the window so good for people watching. read more

Cool restaurant! Chipotle but Indian food and way better. Good value and good flavors!

We were excited for gluten free vegan options that were clearly labeled. The food was good, especially for the price. I would highly recommend the Bahji and fried potato dumplings (can't recall the name). Not the most flavorful curries but still tasty and with generous portions. read more

I was so impressed to say the very least! I had been recommended by coworkers to eat here, and was a little skeptical at first. Only bone I have to pick with this place is their menu, it can be a little confusing upon your first visit in. Very overwhelming and a little hard to understand how the setup goes here. What the portion/plate options are. I got a large plate with two curry's the coconut vegetable and the lentil both vegan. I LOVED that they had everything labeled, which ones were vegan, vegetarian, etc. I got the chapati, which is a vegan naan and it was made to order! Delicious!!! The plate with a base and two curries was enough food for two! And only for about $15 for all of that food! I appreciated that both of the men serving food up at the front wore gloves! And everything was very clean and well maintained! Will be coming back!! read more

Sometimes VERY good, as close to authentic Indian food you can get in Missoula. However, this place is so hit and miss. This time was a major miss... I had the coconut pork which was fantastic... Unfortunately it was the only part of the experience that was good. The girl behind the counter was super friendly and helpful to the customer in front of me, even offering them 1/2 off sides. To me it was a short "want any sides"? She wasn't willing to tell me about the other dishes, and as we have an allergy to worry about in our house and asking is a safety precaution. No need to be nasty, snide or short about it, there are no descriptions on your menu! Just trying to make sure no one DIES, super sorry to inconvenience you about doing your job... My bad, star off for that. (If I wasn't enjoying the sunshine so much it would be two off, but I'm feeling generous) The white rice in my meal was hard, almost chip a tooth hard, and very dry and everything was a bit on the cold side. Ugh, star off for the rice and cold hard (old) potato ball. I get I got take out, and I have to get it home (5 min drive) but I shouldn't need to throw it in the microwave 5 min after it was served. Star off for that. read more

Masala - Spicy Coconut Pork, potato ball and (not naam) - Indian Near Me - Missoula, Montana

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Curry in Montana? Yes! My wife and I stumbled across this place while walking downtown, and I'm thrilled to say that the food here is delicious!!! My wife is Indian/Nepali, and I've spent considerable time in the Indian subcontinent, so we know when the food is done right. Until today, we had not been able to find any real curry in the whole state. We were particularly happy to find that this restaurant also has a ton of healthy options for people who are trying to eat healthier. They even have paleo medjool ladoos. They were fantastic. The kebabs were also amazing. And the sauce/chutney options are the best I've ever had at any Indian restaurant in the USA. (I've been to a lot.) I have two criticisms though. Lamb wasn't available and they featured a lot of beef (which is not common in India due to Hindu beliefs). Second, the waitstaff were particularly unkind and treated us very impatiently--as if we were a burden. But the flavors were so good I'm still giving this place 5 stars. And I'm definitely going back tomorrow before I leave town! read more

Masala - Indian Near Me - Missoula, Montana

They sold me burnt naan. I am in town visiting and came here 4 times. Only half the time the food was good. They are not consistent. The saag paneer, which is typically not a spicy dish was over spiced. The falafel today was overcooked and so dry it is basically inedible. I've never had naan that is literally crispy, usually it's light and fluffy. Very disappointing. read more

Masala - They sold me Burnt naan - Indian Near Me - Missoula, Montana

I've been in LOVE with Masala for many years now. The food is amazing! Unfortunately, I have had poor experiences with the staff as of late. One woman in particular has been very rude to myself and even my mother the last few times we have been in to eat/pick up food. I know life is hard for many right now, but being rude to patrons who despite what's happening in the world still choose to go out and support a small business is astonishing. The way you have the place set up is great for the times, I just really wish you staffed folks that were not pretentious and rude. I won't be back, and am spreading the word that I love the food but not the service. read more

First time ever eating here and am extremely impressed!! Very reasonably priced! The plate pictured was only $11!! Walking in it can be a bit overwhelming with their choices, but staff were very helpful and patient while I made up my mind. Will definitely be going back!! read more

Masala - Indian Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Food is delicious & consistent! Workers are always fast & friendly. Great place to pop in before a show at the ZACC! They serve canned beer.

I ate here while visiting Missoula and now I just wish we had something like this back home. The food is affordable, delicious, and extremely customizable. If you're looking for somewhere to eat, give Masala a try! read more

Just passing through town but I got the butter chicken, some spicy pork, aloo chop, and green chile corn fritter. Beware when it says spicy, its really spicy! Really good and filling for its price! read more

Masala - I got the butter chicken, some spicy pork, aloo chop, and green chile corn fritter. - Indian Near Me - Missoula, Montana

We stopped at Masala during our recent visit to Montana. Fast, fresh, healthy Indian food. We had the two curry combo with Palak Paneer and Vegetable Korma and corn fritters and aloo chop for appetizers. They also let you choose two free chutneys with the combo. We got the apple cherry (sweet) and mint chutney. Everything tasted great and the entire meal cost us less than 20 bucks. read more

Masala - 2 Curry Combo with Palak Paneer, Vegetable Korma, Aloo Chop, Green Chile Corn Fritter - Indian Near Me - Missoula, Montana

For what it's worth... Masala is the ONE RESTAURANT I wish I had access to right now. This coronavirus, keep your distance, stop eating at restaurants - sucks. I really don't think about any place more than I think, "damn... wish I could order some Saag Paneer right now." or then later I find my self thinking, "wouldn't some Vegetable Korma be good right now!" UHHHGGG! Daily... I have thoughts of it. LOL. I'm obsessed even more now that I know I can't have it. read more

Tasty, fun, and fresh. Sitting at the corner of Ryman and Main this jem features a menu that if full of flavour and is vegan friendly. The sides and sauces will blow your mind. Setup in a semi cafeteria style, you can get in and out quickly. If you have more time, drop the needle on some vinyl and enjoy. Will be back the next time I am in Missoula. read more

I know Indian food well and this is a poor example of it. Honestly it's the worst Indian food I've ever had. That being said at least there's an "Indian" option in Missoula. Some of the menu items are not even Indian food! Very disappointing. I hope a real Indian restaurant comes to town so people will realize how bad this is lol. I'll try them again and if the food is better I'll adjust my review. I hate leaving bad ratings for restaurants but honesty is key. read more