A sensory journey across the living flavors of India
Experience time-honored spice blends, clay-oven tandoori fire, and slow-simmered regional curries celebrating heritage culinary traditions from north to south India.
Mastery steeped in culinary reverence
Each recipe honors age-old regional traditions, combining slow tandoori charcoal charring, hand-ground spices, and generational cooking techniques.
Charred Tandoori Lamb Chops
$36Grass-fed lamb cutlets marinated in Kashmiri chili, green cardamom, and mustard oil, clay-oven roasted over charcoal embers.
Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)
$28Tandoor-smoked chicken simmered gently in vine-ripened tomato gravy, tempered with dried fenugreek leaves and churned white butter.
Malabar Coastal Prawn Curry
$32Wild sea prawns simmered in fresh pressed coconut milk, sour kudampuli tamarind, crushed ginger, and aromatic curry leaf tempering.
Crispy Samosa Chaat
$16Crushed spiced potato pastries layered with warm spiced chickpeas, sweet tamarind chutney, mint yogurt, and ruby pomegranate arils.
The sacred art of Atithi Devo Bhava & spice
In Indian culinary lore, hospitality is a reverent offering. Every guest is welcomed as divine, invited to share in recipes handed down through generations. At MASALA, we honor this spirit by cooking with unhurried patience, family-style abundance, and openhearted warmth.
Our pantry begins where the spice routes meet. We select whole botanicals from heritage farms across North and South India, toasting them daily on heavy cast iron to awaken their volatile oils before slow-simmering them into deeply layered gravies and marinades.
Kashmiri saffron & sun-dried chilies
Cold-harvested stigmas paired with fragrant mild red chilies from northern valleys.
Malabar black pepper & green cardamom
Sun-cured coastal berries and highland pods hand-crushed for essential oils.
Stone-ground roasted garam masala
Twelve whole botanicals toasted on cast iron and ground fresh for every dinner service.
Roasted in brass bowls and ground to release natural aromas.
ATMOSPHERE & SPIRIT
Immerse in the sensory warmth of evening feast
Step into an intimate sanctuary illuminated by brass lanterns, aromatic tandoor hearths, and handcrafted botanical spirits.
The Sanctuary Dining Room
Carved teak jali screens and glowing brass lanterns cast intimate shadows across plush banquette seating.
Botanical Spice Infusions
Smoked green cardamom, star anise distillate, and toasted saffron mist garnished with fresh garden herbs.
Family-Style Feast Platters
Sizzling clay-oven skewers, rich slow-simmered curries, and warm butter naan shared across rustic dark timber tables.
The Brass Mixology Bar
Warm amber backlighting, hand-beaten copper shakers, and artisanal house-made spice tinctures.
Guest Experiences
Words from our patrons
Stories from travelers and neighborhood regulars who gather at our tables for regional Indian flavors and mindful hospitality.
"An authentic taste of India right in the heart of the city."
The balance of hand-ground spices in the rogan josh and the delicate smokiness of the freshly fired tandoori rotis reminded me instantly of home in Old Delhi.
"Warm hospitality and incredible flavors make every visit special."
Every celebration for our family starts here. The staff treats you like family guests, and the coastal curry with coconut and mustard seed is second to none.
"A masterclass in regional Indian culinary tradition."
From the crisp street-style chaat bites to the slow-simmered black dal, each dish demonstrates rare culinary discipline and reverence for heritage spices.
Experience our traditional cooking and family hospitality firsthand.
Reserve a tableReserve your table for unforgettable feasts
Join us at MASALA for lively family reunions, romantic evenings, or private celebrations. Experience authentic heritage curries and tandoori specialties crafted over live flames.
Monday – Sunday
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Monday – Sunday
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM