I really enjoyed Masala. A friend recommended it and that's all I needed to go. We were a group of…read more7 and was fantastic to have a family style shared dinner. On the slightly bad side, the phone number on Maps is wrong, so wasn't able to call them. Luckily they are only a few minutes away so I drove on the afternoon to make a reservation (only since we're a large group)..walking are perfectly fine. My.friend did not tell me this is a vegetarian only restaurant. Was a surprise, but not a bad one. We all ate and enjoyed it just as much and had a great night. Food was delicious, and drinks too. Few lassies as expected, and some coffee/tea. I would recommend this location and likely to come back myself too

We had such a wonderful experience at Maslaaa! We ordered the Gobi Manchurian, samosa chaat,…read moreChettinad dosa, and ghee roast- everything tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. What really stood out was how kid-friendly the food was. My kids tried Gobi Manchurian for the first time and absolutely loved it (which is saying a lot!). Hands down the best South Indian restaurant and probably the only truly vegetarian restaurant in the Denver area. So happy to have found this gem. We'll definitely be back!

I really liked the food there. surprised the ratings are…read morelow :/ I thought the food was delicious and the atmosphere was fine too.

The service was really good, great recommendations from the ladies. The restaurant is clean and…read morewell decorated. The food took a LONG time, we got there when they opened and the food took a little over an hour to arrive. We were the first party in and maybe the 4th party to get our food. There were more lamb and beef options, most items are jalapeños based and spicy. They do make items not as spicy if needed. We ordered the vegetarian combo plate to share with the Beef Derek Tibs and Beef Lega Tibs. Lots of African customers in the restaurant for birthday celebration so I'm sure they are legit. We were told that they were the best Ethiopian food in Denver. The Ethiopian spiced tea was also yummy. Definitely a treat!

This food was spot on! Flavorful, exciting, and plenty! The owner was cooking and serving, and was…read morevery on top of it! We felt at home and comfortable talking and enjoying ourselves. We will return!

yummmmm. We pass the other location almost daily and didn't realize this one was so close- but of…read morecourse it's close to Havana St because that's where all the best food is. ANYWAYS: delicious and easy to eat GF. Love some baba-ganoush but obvi can't have the pita so got the Arabic salad and used the ganoush as my dressing. Entree time: combo chicken and lamb kabobs with rice, hummus and more salad. The husband enjoyed loads of pita and reported it as delicious. Service was SO fast. And even better, everyone that served us was so kind.

There is so much good Indian food in the Greater Denver Area and this place in Aurora is definitely…read moreone of them, but what really makes it stand out is its unique Nepalese cuisine! Their namesake sekuwa dishes are phenomenal! Trust me and order the boar sekuwa and ask for a side of chatpate and be in heaven! There wasn't a single thing I ordered that wasn't delicious even the naan was some of the best I've had. The staff is so friendly and happy to explain anything unfamiliar on the menu. You can really tell how much love and passion they have for their food. I enjoyed everything so much I brought my whole family to try and they all loved everything too! It's such a cozy and warm space with unique food and great staff. There is no reason not to try this place! Please come I want them to be around forever if possible!

delicious restaurant with kind service. Went for the dal bhat for a sampling of things. Only thing…read moreNOT GF in it was the dessert so skipped that. Arrived around 5:30/6pm and the place was empty but started filling up around 7pm. Service was quick to get the food but lingered awhile to bring the check.

We discovered that we like Ethiopian food when we were visiting another city. Now my daughter asked…read morefor it every time we travel. This is definitely one of our highlighted places. We really enjoyed the food.

My cousins and I were trying to figure out what to have for dinner and came across this…read moreestablishment. Upon arriving, you can notice that the market and the restaurant are connected in case customers need some ingredients, spices, etc. We were unsure what to order since it was all of our first time trying Ethiopian food. Our server gave us some suggestions and we ended up ordering the Mogne Tibs and a Veggie combo. We didn't know how to eat the veggie combo and our server gave us tip on how to take bites of different items. The Monge Tibs had a generous spice kick. Overall, delicious gamble of food for trying the first time and service was awesome. Interior of the restaurant was decored to reflect the atmosphere of the food. We even got to speak with one of the co-owners and told us her story how the menu is not westerenized, the restaurant has been passed down from a few family members, and why they chose to come to Denver. Please support this awesome establishment if you're curious about Ethiopian food.

Really good food and great service. It's cozy and comfy. It's very aesthetic and cultural in the…read morebest way.

I've had better but it wasn't bad. Definitely worth a try. The environment was warm and welcoming…read more The service was also pretty good. I may or may not return but overall it was worth it.

The food was so good ! I would absolutely delicious 10/10 would go again, give it a tryread more

My son and I visited Akwaba for lunch today (July 2024) anticipating tasting Egusi soup and fufu…read more Upon arrival at the restaurant, a woman and a young boy were behind the counter. We stood there awkwardly because they looked at us but continued to talk without greeting us. We sat ourselves and still were not greeted. I intended to create a reel of our first time trying Akwaba and our egusi as the reviews were phenomenal, so I made my way over to the counter to let the staff know that I was making a video. They acted like they didn't understand me, but maybe they didn't, so I kindly kept explaining, and they finally agreed, but the woman was seemingly very annoyed with me. I went back to my seat and had to wait quite some time for the young boy to come and take our drink order. He was kind, but mainly on his phone behind the counter for most of our experience. When ordering egusi, I asked for recommendations and he recommended lamb but said it was most popular with goat. We ordered two egusi meals, fufu and one order of rice. As our drinks were gone, we were never asked if we wanted water or checked on in any way. Our egusi soup and fufu dishes were brought out one at a time. As soon as the food was approaching, as strong smell of animal poop and the bottom of the ocean came upon us. The food literally smelled like it was going bad. These smells weren't spices - they were literally rotten. Of course, we hadn't ever had egusi, so we weren't sure if this was right. Upon tasting the soup, it tasted awful. I forced about 4 bites and could not eat anymore. My son tried to pretend a bit longer than I did, but mid-bite, his stomach started to hurt. For about 12ish minutes, we sat there with full plates trying to figure out what to do. The young boy, still on his phone, never looked up to check on us or ask how we were doing - although we shared with him while ordering that this experience was new for us. I never saw the woman again. My son eventually called for the young server and asked for to go bowls, to be polite. We really had no intention of eating the food but for some reason, we felt bad about leaving full plates on the table. Potentially because of the cost as well? We asked for our check and paid $78, including a $10 tip that was above what was deserved. When coming home, I showed my husband the plates as the "soup" looked much different than what we have typically seen on IG and YouTube. There was no broth and the smell was very distinct, like bad seafood. My husband took a bite of the lamb soup. He placed it in the microwave and took a bite. He was disgusted. Our kitchen smelled terrible. Maybe an hour later, my husband got diarrhea and my son and I both now have upset stomachs. Reflecting back, I am very upset about the overall experience and spending my hard earned money. I did notice that the green color in the egusi is darker than other fresh egusi photos that I found online. I really believe there may be an issue with your food used to make the soup. Looking on Google just now, I see that I am not alone in my experience. I am truly disgusted and disappointed. I am questioning whether the staff disliked us and purposely gave us the oldest egusi available or if the soup was growing old and we were mistakenly served. Either way, we don't feel well and have been affected.

We have visited back to back, 3 different times!! It's just that good. Super affordable, packed…read morewith flavor. The garlic mayo is my favorite to have with my meal. They are always friendly and the food is always hot and fresh I get the plate with chicken, gyro, rice and hummus! Delicious

Owner seriously needs to get a clue! I came in to get their…read morespecial chicken wraps, which honestly shouldn't take more than 10 minutes to prepare. What I witnessed while waiting was unbelievable. The hardworking young woman behind the counter was doing absolutely everything. She was taking orders, making food, handling the fries, processing payments, and trying to keep up with customers, while one other guy somewhat helped her, looked like he was new. She was literally running around nonstop and sweating so much that she looked like a football player trying to take on an entire team by herself. There were only about four customers inside, yet the operation was complete chaos. A customer before me had ordered a pizza that was made incorrectly, and after waiting 25 minutes, she demanded a refund because she still didn't have a proper order. Meanwhile, I waited 28 minutes for my chicken wraps and still had nothing. At that point, I requested a refund and left. What made the situation even worse was seeing the owner sitting outside casually chatting and sipping water with someone for the whole time that actually was also an employee while all of this was happening. The hardworking girl even went outside to ask for help, but instead of stepping in, the owner sent her back inside to handle refunds and continue preparing orders by herself. On top of that, the restaurant itself didn't leave a great impression. There was a large object sitting in the dining area covered with what appeared to be a plastic sheet, with parts sticking out from the sides. It looked out of place and gave the restaurant an unfinished, neglected appearance. If this has been sitting there for a while, it should have been addressed long ago. Customers shouldn't have to look at covered equipment or storage items while trying to enjoy a meal. This is absolutely ridiculous. I genuinely hope that young woman finds a better job with better pay because she deserves it. She was the only person making any effort to keep the place running. The owner needs to understand that running a restaurant isn't just about serving food. Customer service, supporting your staff, and maintaining a welcoming dining environment come first. Until that changes, I can't recommend this place to anyone.