Masala Box
“The naan is not the typical clay oven tandoor naan, but in my opinion I liked it better because the bread was softer and on the thicker side.”
“It's a kind of fusion/hybrid kind of thing but don't let that put you off.”
“It'll be a year and a half…and this favorite (or should I say "old time" favorite) still delivers with the same energy and consistency in its cuisine that it did the first time I walked in.”
Masala Box
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Finally tried Masala Box, a raved about Indian spot on Bell Blvd. Super cute and trendy decor, perfect for a date. The ceiling to floor Windows open up, giving the outdoor vibe. The food is good, but is more Indian American fusion and less authentic. Highly recommended the chili naan; it reminded me a lot of stuffed crust pizza – warm, cheesy, and doughy. The traditional Samosas are definitely an appetizer must. The chicken curry and chicken tikka masala were also very good. The food here is VERY mild. When eating Indian cuisine is always good to be wary of spice, but the food here is not spicy at all – even when you order medium.
Three drinks, 2 appetizers, and 2 meals will cost about $68. It's a little pricy, but if you're looking for American Indian food with a modern atmosphere, check it out! (If not, there's another Indian spot a few blocks away. Less glamorous, but cheaper with delicious authentic cuisine).
Crossed this spot from my friend's list to try. We sat at a half booth with a chair table. The decor was very modern and love the open kitchen. Our server Mandeep K. was very friendly and attentive at our table. The table next to us left and a gentleman moved a table next to us so we have more space for our food.
Drinks: Mango Lassi (2)
Bread: Stuffed Naan with Cheese (1)
Entree: Chicken Tikka Masala w/white rice (1)…my friend's order and Lamb Vindaloo w/brown rice (1)…my order
Dessert: Trifecta Mousse (1)…my friend's order and Mango Flan (1)…my order
Wow my Lamb Vindaloo definitely hit the spot and it was spicy but my sinuses thanked me for letting them breathe again lol. I tried my friend's dish and it was pretty yummy because its less spicy than mine.
I made sure that I have room for dessert. When Mandeep K. mentioned Mango Flan, I know that's the only thing I want in my belly. I suggested my friend to order the Trifecta Mousse. That first spoon of my Mango Flan was like heavenly. I told Mandeep K. that the flan is making sweet love to my tongue haha. Mama definitely LIKE!!! My friend's dessert was definitely airy and fluffy but I am a FLAN kind of girl 🙂
Definitely a MUST TRY YO!!!!
I was in the neighborhood right around dinner time, but in one of those terrible moments when I had no idea what I wanted. (Don't cry for me; I survived.)
Masala Box has been around for a little over a year, I believe, but I'd never stopped in. I needed to get something to-go, so all I can really speak on is the food.
While it wasn't bad, I wasn't blown away by anything I had:
Lamb Biryani: Large serving size, good amount of meat. Even though I got the mild version, it still had a kick. But the flavor was lacking. I will say that I ate it again the next day, and it actually worked better – maybe the extra time gave the spices enough time to really seep in.
Chicken Curry: A little bit bland for my taste.
Garlic Naan: Their naan is thicker and doughier than the lighter, crispier naan I am used to.
I'll echo what others have said about the nice ambiance and friendly service, but I'll probably give other restaurants that I haven't been to yet a first shot before giving Masala Box a second.
Nice Ambiance, friendly staff, good food. I am giving this 3 stars because the food is good, but not worth the price.
Our waiter was great, gave us time to decide our meals, was helpful in suggesting what to have for our meal and how big the portions were.
We started off with the potato/pea samosas, the gobi phataka (cauliflower in spicy sauce) and the cheese naan. The samosas and gobi were good. The cheese naan reminded me of a grilled cheese.
For an entree we had the chicken tikka masala and chili cheese naan. The naan went well with dipping in the masala sauce. This entree was a nice size to share and they give you a good amount of rice and chicken. However when it came to the masala sauce. It was OK, my mother enjoyed it and its smoky flavor. However I felt it was mediocre. It wasn't terrible, but if I was to come back, I would order something else.
I am glad I finally got to check this spot out, but if I am to have Indian food again, I would rather go to Ayna Agra a few blocks up.
Despite living three blocks away, I had often passed by but never got around to coming in. So when Groupon started offering a deal, I jumped on the chance and brought my brother on a Tuesday night. Very nice modern interior that isn't over-the-top, with a quiet atmosphere perfect for conversation. And while you'd expect a newer restaurant like this to have a fusion menu, the majority of your options are your favorite classic Indian dishes!
The lamb simosas were crispy, seasoned well, and complimented very nicely by the accompanying two sauces. As for the stuffed naan w. paneer, it was quite savory and not as oily as we were expecting. I could snack on these all day! Their chicken korma entrée is spicy and very flavorful, just how we like it, served in a surprisingly large portion with brown rice on the side. And the chicken biryani has a good blend of ingredients, not one overpowering another, and they don't skimp on the meat at all.
Ultimately, I think they made the most out of a small corner space on Bell Blvd. I appreciate how Masala Box is meant to appeal to a younger crowd in their mid 20s to 30s, yet still keeps to its roots with an authentic menu. They even offer a few cocktails and craft beers! Our waitress was fantastic, a great example of what I wish service was like everywhere, and really made the experience for us. Will definitely return!
3.5 star but i will round to 4. Came here on a saturday around 6:30 pm and the place was pretty quiet which i like. The decor is very modern and clean, our wattress was very nice and attentive as well. I ordered the lychee martini which is pretty strong so thats a big plus!
For entree we ordered the lollipop chicken, masala shrimp, paneer saag and side naan. All the food are pretty tasty i love the paneer saag which is spinach and cheese. We didnt know how spicy the food would be so we ordered mild for everything which came out really mild as in no spice at all, we will order medium next time.
Overall this is a solid spot and I will be back!
If you are a looking for a good Indian food with urbane feel interiors then this is your go to spot. The place is very modern fresh and clean. We ordered a Samosa Chaat for starters and a Malai Kofta for entree which came with a bowl of rice. They also have an option of brown rice which is definitely a score!
The malai Kofta was not sweet(another score) and cooked with perfect amount of spice which is a rarity in Indian restaurants in NY that serve their Malai Kofta all sweet n white..
To go with our entree we had a Chili Naan which was just wow! And also a Garlic Naan which was also again very tasty.. Basically one word for this place-YUM!t
Saw the reviews and pictures for this place so decided to check it out for dinner. Expected authentic indian cuisine. Nothing was what I expected. It's more like indian fusion. We ordered the appetizer dishes Bombay Frankie and the Rock on shrimp and ordered the Chicken Biryani entrees. Everything seemed mediocre. The Bombay Frankie was basically a chicken burrito and the rock on shrimp was breaded the shrimp. The sauces were the only thing that was tasty. The chicken biryani entree basically looked like chicken and rice. We got mild and hot sauce on the side. The hot sauce was no joke… definitely one of the spicest sauces I've ever tasted but it was good!
Would probably come back for lunch because apparently they have a sampler