Came to their newer location multiple times. Experience varied with regards to service but food has always been 5stars. Place gets busy so do not expect express in and out type of service. Tres leches here is by far the best EVER and the rice they serve with the platters is simple yet extremely satisfying. Worth traveling hours for(the desserts). read more

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Just stop by Masal plus for breakfast waiting for 10 mins to be seated there is a a 5 waiter no body take care for the us. And two waiters went to kitchen when we are arrived. read more

I hate to shit talk a small business in this barely post COVID world but this place really took a great location with lots of potential and shit all over it. I came here for dinner with my friend. First, It took almost 20 mins for my order to be taken. My friend wanted a salmon burger but on a wrap instead of a bun. That didn't seem like a hard task. The waitress said "ummmmm...no" with no follow up explanation and without checking with the chef. Just like she didn't feel like going through all that effort. There is no reason why this couldn't be done. I had the salmon burger. The salmon was over-cooked, dry, and super bland with absolutely no flavor. There was a huge chunk of tomato on the burger and that was really all I tasted. There was nothing special about this burger. It was literally just a few chunks of salmon with lettuce, tomato, and onion. No special sauces, no seasoning even. This is nothing that I couldn't make myself at home. The brioche bun it came on was pretty good and the fries were crispy though there was a stale quality about them. And speaking of stale, we also ordered chips and guac. The guac was good and seemed fresh (no brown discoloring) but the chips were very stale and tasted like someone should have closed the bag they were poured out of a little tighter. The wait staff weren't nasty but really couldn't be bothered. I can't say definitively that this was because they were busy because I heard from others that they had the same experience. Go here for the location only but be prepared to be met with subpar food and abysmal service: set your expectations low and you won't be disappointed. read more

Not a bad place, convenient for children, children play in front of adults, great, you can eat well, but the juice with beetroot didn't work for me. In total, I recommend them, the service is good, they come up many times, they ask what you need I advise you to visit read more

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Great food great atmosphere I love it , delicious Turkish food and amazing customer service

CATFISH LEVEL: 3/5: Looks good, tastes good, would get again Came here with a party of 4 and ordered the pasta with tomato cream sauce and chicken, honey bee cake, dessert sampler. The dessert sampler was very disappointing, I expected it to be a lot since it's showcasing their nation's desserts. Unfortunately, none of them were fresh, and they all lacked any wow factor. The honey bee cake was very good, very moist, it reminded me of carrot cake with less frosting (in a good way!) The sour cream was unique but a very good addition, elevated the flavor of the cake a lot. The pasta took a while to come, but it was so worth it. The sauce was amazing, you can tell they used fresh ingredients. Usually creamy tomato sauces are overly creamy, which overpowers the tomato flavor. This was perfectly balanced and not too heavy at all. The chicken was cooked perfectly and very well seasoned. I would love to come back and try more of their entrees. read more

Masal Cafe - Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta with chicken Instagram: fooodies.united - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Excellent turkish food! When I first moved to the area, this place was known as the dessert place to go. So the first couple of times I went in, it was for dessert. High quality no matter what you try. The last time I went in with my Turkish roommate for what was described to me as the best stuffed baked potato ever. It certainly did not disappoint. It was cooked well, with sausage, mustard, ketchup, black and green olives, sour cream.... a big old piece of heaven. I ate the entire thing! I also had the turkish coffee which was great, and pretty standard turkish coffee (nothing like regular coffee just in case you don't realize the strength to this coffee). The furniture is fantastic, and ambience is lively. Most of the times I've been here the place has been busy, but I haven't had to wait long for a table. The wait staff is great coming to take your order, decent when bringing out your food, but when you are finished and ready to pay the bill, not one to be found. It was the most odd thing. But you shouldn't let that deter you from trying the food. read more

Masal Cafe - The ultimate baked potato. A must try once in a lifetime.... No lie! - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Another good find, thanks to Yelp! Trying to find a brunch spot on a whim in Sheepshead Bay, Masal came up, so off we went! It was a beautiful day so my friend and I decided to sit outside and nosh on some good Turkish eats. We ordered a pot of Turkish tea, the premium Turkish breakfast, a flat spinach pie, and a flat cheese pie (clearly we were feeling indulgent). Everything was absolutely delicious and so fresh! The premium Turkish breakfast was massive, and can easily feed two people. Warning: MUST LOVE CHEESE. And man do my friend and I love cheese. Both the spinach and cheese pies were very good and not a single bit was left unconsumed. Overall, I was very impressed with both quality and quantity of the food, not to mention the great prices. Though the outdoor seating area isn't too large, the restaurant itself is. Inside, it's huge and almost diner-looking, but still nice. The only reason this review isn't five stars is because the service was a bit on the slow side, but we weren't in a rush so it didn't matter much. read more

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Thank you for being open during COVID-19. Went here for breakfast back in early September and had a lovely time! I ordered one of their toasts and it was cheesy and delicious. I also ordered a small turkish coffee which was great to start the day. The service here is great and they have pretty good amount of seating in their outdoor dining. I hope to come back! read more

Service: staff is friendly and attentive Ambience: fairly casual, really beautiful Turkish decor Food: so many great options, but we always go for the Kumpir, a huge stuffed baked potato that is definitely worth trying Prices: reasonable for the amount and quality of food read more

Masal Cafe - Kumpfir (without sausage) - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food is bland and overpriced. Even the milkshakes had no flavor. Service is no good. Don't recommend

This is the first time I came to Masal Plus with my kids. Food was delicious. The service was amazing, attending to our every need without suffocating us. Very family friendly atmosphere with kids play area, outdoor dining if you love looking around and very clean and elegantly designed indoor dining if you like privacy... There is a live music as well. Loved it. Definitely recommended. read more

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I am a big fan of this restaurant. The last time I went they were playing live music! It definitely feels very homey and welcoming in there. The service was good. Our servers were kind and attentive. The food never misses either. A very reliable spot that you can return to over and over again. read more

Masal is a wonderful neighborhood place to get a wide variety of pastries, tarts, dessert and even an entree type dish and a cup of coffee or tea. This is a great opportunity to finish a meal from another restaurant or to just get a drink and a dessert. Prices are reasonable and service is very good, the quality of the food is also very good. read more

It's so cute and has a great ocean canal view . Parking is usually easy around . I love and usually order kumpir and Turkish tea here than finish it with delicious chocolate suffle. Only handicap is automatically service charge l mean forexample bill is 64.10 includes tips and l gave 70$ why l have to wait change again or just tip 30% ? Selahattin don't tell me pay credit card than something is wrong why you automatically tipping 2-3 person ! Service charge is legal for only 6+ read more

Masal Cafe - Bosphorus view - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I order from here quite often, the food is quick, delivery doesn't get lost and they're so polite.

We came here for dinner. The staff checked our temperatures and maintained precautions. There was indoor as well as outdoor seating. For beverages we ordered hot chocolate latte and cappuccino. For our main dishes we had feta omelette and pasta alfredo. For dessert we had the sultac rice pudding and the chocolate souffle. The food and ambience were both amazing. The service was quick. For anyone trying out desserts I definitely recommend the chocolate souffle, you can't go wrong with that! Will be coming back here and trying other things from the menu! read more

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Less is more, and more is less. And sometimes, more of a good thing is better. But Masal falls short of either. The food portions are perfect for my size, but pricing is on the expensive side for what you're getting. What we ordered vs what you're really getting: #Sausage omelet = an omelet with sliced hot dog and sliced tomatoes on the side. I kid you not, the sausage tasted just like a hot dog #Meat Gozleme(flat pie) = taco bell style ground beef+onion+red pepper between two Turkish style flat breads, served with yogurt sauce. Taste is ok. It's basically a Turkish quesadilla with a fluffier bread and no cheese. Very minimal veggies (4-5 pieces of visible onion and r pepper). Came here for a weekday lunch, service is poor. They charged 18% automatic gratuity no matter the party size. What did the waitress do for me? Take my order, and serve my food. Two stops. Ran out of water, never had or offered a refill. Never offered my check and she never checked in. Bottom line: Masal is all smoke and mirrors. The food wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't good. Won't be back. read more

I don't use the word hate often but I do HATE this place. So it's Sunday afternoon, I am walking by Masal with baby in the stroller. Outside seating is mostly empty so I am thinking let me walk in and get some ice cream and seat outside to have some fresh air. I order two scoops and tell the lady I want to pay now because that's all I am having. The second she hears that I want to have nothing but ice cream and occupy a seat she says I can't do it. I told her the place is empty outside so she begrudgingly gives me a receipt with gratuity included and an option to add a tip. I am paying for food, just because I am not having a full meal I am not allowed to seat and enjoy fresh air? I paid $10 for two scoops and again it is late Sunday, the place was empty. This place has a limit that you have to spend to be seated. I'd like to ask the owner, if I get a cup of Turkish tea and a pastry will I be allowed to seat in your establishment. read more

Delicious food, great atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place. Nice life music and very good service. read more

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We always go there to have breakfast on weekends. Today, the service was awful due to low personnel. They need more waiters.

Friends brought me here for my birthday. I genuinely enjoyed my time here especially considering the waiters put on a show. The desserts were very good as well, def among the best in Brooklyn. Will visit here again when I'm in the area. read more

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My favorite spot to experience "Istanbul and Türkiye" Delicious food and excellent service. Cozy atmosphere and really great place to catchup with my girlfriends read more

Halal delicious food in Sheepshead bay. Sunny place with good music and great manager Have been coming this place for a long time and they never disappointed me) P.S. incredible breakfasts are served here also! read more

Masal Cafe - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing food will go again the food and the staff are all in a perfect place . There have very famous food that will make you forget other restaurant read more

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Service is getting terrible day by day!.. They really don't know how to hire a waiter. A waitress (Sali) took out order and didn't come back and nobody didn't ask for anything else. We ordered somethings to busboys. It was our 50th times to be here but we gonna never come back again. The waiter got put our orders so loud to table and we said thank you but she didn't look at back to our eyes. Maybe she has some problems but I don't care what kind of problems or psychological problems. I couldn't order water I couldn't ask a salt. read more

Masal Cafe - Disaster service disaster place!.. - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Beautiful and clean cafe. Food is delicious. Also low prices and good assortment. You can chat with friends or family. We really enjoyed it here. I recommend to everyone. read more

Masal Cafe - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Worst food I've ever had. Everything tastes like it came straight out of a can or box. I only gave it one star for the pretty umbrellas outside. read more

If ever you need an adventure and/or a late bite and you're waaaay down in Brooklyn, head over to Masal. It's a mix of people, an attentive staff and great Turkish food. I got the manti (lamb filled dough pockets served in a yogurt sauce with sumac) and it was amazing. Now I have the hard part of choosing which middle eastern dessert to order...I should always have these kinds of problems. read more

Masal Cafe - MANTI! - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Well, we have been here many times. We usually come for the indoor playground. We have been here for birthdays too. Time after time the service is terrible. I always find myself tracking the server down for water. The food which is below average is slow and usually long wait. And the thing that tops it off is the 18% they AUTOMATICALLY put on your bill. This is our last trip here. Water just arrived 322pm however we arrived at 110pm. read more

Masal Cafe - Kids menu - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Within walking distance of the Q train located in the old Lundy Brothers Restaurant building is Masal, a pleasant change of pace cafe that overlooks the canal in Sheepshead Bay. The inside of the restaurant is decorated with imported comfortable furniture from Turkey and they offer outside dining as well when the weather permits. The restaurant specializes in Turkish coffee and teas as well as Turkish style desserts but they also offer delicious authentic Turkish breakfasts. I especially recommend their omelets which are light and very tasty! While the servers are pleasant enough and it is nice that they do not rush you through your meal, the service can be a bit uneven. Also they charge for coffee and tea refills and for jam with your bread at breakfast which did not sit well with me. Still we go back quite often and I recommend Masal to anyone looking for an authentic Turkish breakfast, Turkish coffee and teas served as if you were actually in Turkey and delicious desserts in an atmosphere where you can relax and feel that you are getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life! UPDATE: I went back on a Saturday afternoon and spent several hours watching soccer games on their big screen TV and drinking Turkish coffee and tea in their extremely comfortable Turkish chairs. First was a match between two Turkish teams, then Aston Villa and Manchester City from the English Premiere league. What I loved was that no one rushed us or cared that we were only drinking coffee and tea (though the pastries looked delicious) and that the manager, Mustafa, came over to see how we liked the game! So if you are a "futbol" fan, the Masal Cafe is where you want to watch your matches!!!!! read more

I am consistently disappointed by this place. Although I loved coming here before, even after their shoddy service, I don't think I'll be coming back or bringing anyone ever again. I used to come for this amazing truffle dessert, then they got rid of it. I started coming for their whole wheat toast with cheese and olives, and my most recent visit disappointed me. For starters, their service is still horrible. Our initial server was very nice, but barely understood what we were asking for and, after ordering, we never saw him again. However, he was there long enough to tell me that none of the teas I liked were available and I just picked anything they had. I ordered toast with cheese and olives and my boyfriend ordered crepes. His order came out in a very short time and mine... did not. I don't even know how long I had to wait for my toast. TOO LONG. And, when it finally came out, it was burnt to a crisp. Like horribly, horribly burnt. The bread was falling apart as I attempted to bite into it. You can see it blackened from the inside out. And they only brought 3 tiny slivers. I remember coming here and getting 2 large slices or 4 small before. I was so hungry, after waiting so long, and angry that I sent it back. The second one they sent me took just as insanely long (for TOAST. TOAST!!) and came on 2 tiny pieces of some sort of bread for ants. I'm confused. Do they not have regular slices of bread? At this point though, I just wanted to eat. After we finally got to eat and finish our food, I was understandably still hungry. It took us quite some time to flag someone down for the menu back and we put in an order for a chocolate soufflé and water. Now, the soufflé understandably took another million years. When it got to the table it was absolutely tiny, and I had asked for no ice cream (because it was an extra $2 for a mini scoop) but they brought it anyway. Now I don't know if they were being nice or simply inattentive. I just hope they didn't charge for it, as I didn't see the bill. And my boyfriend's water didn't even come until they brought us our check. I just don't understand why the service is so bad and why the food has gone down in quality tremendously. And why are you skimping out on bread and taking over half an hour to make TOAST?? read more

The last time I was here it was January (right after Sandy hit) and they had a new look and everything. I came here right after my last class because I've been dying for some hot Turkish tea, and they redecorated the entire place again! Like wow? Nice! Me and my boyfriend sat at the back because he wanted to watch the football game (soccer). It's a very European atmosphere, most of the customers are Russian, but the food is Turkish. Its more of a European cafe' so don't expect huge entrees, but I did noticed a pasta menu for the first time. I mostly come here for the sweets and relaxing tea. The service is pretty slow, but thats pretty much the point because its a European cafe' with a European atmosphere. Don't' come here in a rush, just sit, sip some tea, eat some baklava, and absorb the relaxing sleepy atmosphere. Its so worth it. They do have plenty of seating outside just as much as they do from the inside. I was a bit surprised to see a few people actually sitting outside so late at night in the chilly Autumn air, especially since the water is right across the street. Too bad I never experienced this place during the Summer time, but I don't think I can honestly sit outside in the heat, have people watching what I eat, and look at traffic passing by. The bay is right across from you, but still...cars are in the way. I guess it depends on the time, like I would say avoid rush hour because the drivers around Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach are nuts! It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night, I guess even during the cold nights at Sheepshead Bay everyone wants tea and desserts. I had myself a large Turkish tea, a small order of a dessert sample which consist of baklava, and other Turkish sweets that I can't even remember honestly. It was good enough for me and my boyfriend. But their was this one thing I must try that I've been dying to try for a very long time...Kumpir. Its a HUGE.STUFFED.BAKED.POTATO. I mean...HUGE! It could be good enough for 4-6 people, unless you have a big appetite! It has your typical Russian salad, with ketchup, mayo, sausage is extra. The waitress says with sausage is good so we went for it. The potato itself is honestly pureed, its so creamy and soft! Especially with the cheese inside is just a warm, melty, heavenly taste. You have to try it one day, but make sure to have Turkish tea with it. It was just too good, and we couldn't finish in one sitting. Especially because it was late and we didn't want to stuff ourselves like the potato itself. I've always loved this place, maybe I'll bring my laptop one day and study my school work here. Who knows, most likely I'll fall asleep after sipping Turkish tea and stuffing myself with sweets. Don't forget to try the baked rice pudding! It comes in a ceramic bowl and its just soooo good and sweet! I need to come here more often but I'm afraid it will get to me eventually. read more

So I just tried Masal Cafe in Brooklyn this evening and I was pleasantly surprised by its great food/atmosphere! Located next to Sheepshead Bay, Masal Cafe offers a casual and authentic dinning experience, and features a menu mostly made of up Turkish cuisine. Colorful and full of energy, Masal is a great spot with friends or family. Menu items to try when you visit include: -Shepard Salad (huge, healthy, extremely satisfying) -Spinach Pie (Turkish version of a quesadilla) -Stuffed Potato (stuffed is understatement...loaded in flavor/savoriness, it's a must try for sure!) -Napoleon (incredible pastry dessert drizzled with caramel, and served with whipped cream) The only thing lacking here was the service. Not terrible, but not great either. Seems like the staff is either untrained or has absolutely no system when waiting on tables. Not to mention, we had at least 5 different staff members wait on us and none of them seemed to communicate to each other about what we actually needed/wanted/already had. Let me stress though, our order did come out quickly and was correct, but like in many previous reviews, the staff just seemed inefficient/awkward overall. Probably the only reason holding me back from giving Masal 5 out of 5 Though, service aside, I definitely look forward to coming back to Masal Cafe in the near future, recommending them to friends/family, and trying out the hookah next door at the Cherry Hill Market afterwards!! read more

Masal Cafe - Really good "Napoleon" pastry! - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My favorite thing from here is the kumpir! I can't come here and not get it. The inside is also beautiful. It's a nice restaurant right by the water, you can't go wrong with this place. read more

The food at Masal is really delicious and always consistent. The service is even better than the food. At Masal they really know how to take care of the customer. The manager always goes above and beyond for his customers. At Masal the customers are treated like family. Masal Plus is the perfect spot for a date or any special occasion. read more

Great Mediterranean place for fast breakfast/lunch! Chicken wrap it's just great! Turkish coffee must try!

The three of us ordered desserts and tea ( my pineapple sorbet was toooo sweet, it tasted like sugar ) , but creme brûlée and coppa spagnola was good:)) I feel like the waitresses are not very enthusiastic about their jobs or may be they are tired .They give you nasty mean attitude. It's a shame that people behind Masal won't hire competent waiters... read more

The igloos were the reasons that attracted me to the place, we sat down and they said 20$ atleast for a person Worth of food, but when we ordered food, my burger was burnt with lettuce and tomato looked like few days old and my friend ordered ravioli frozen tasted like frozen microwaved. I can make better than that. So disappointed that they are charging extra but the service and food not worth it at all. And a piece of shrimp is 2$. read more

Be wary of delivery...and flavor...and presentation. See attached photos for my late night $25 dessert craving...such a disappointment. Absolutely the worst dessert delivery I've ever had and also the absolute worst dessert in general. Chocolate soufflé was literally just fudge or chocolate creme or something. Creme Brulee was clearly not torched even gently. Le sigh. Only opted to give this spot a try since Soup N Burger and Opera weren't doing deliveries tonight. Lesson learned. Also, tried to call them to discuss but both times I called it kept saying I was next in line and then someone picked up and hung up...k bye to you too Sir/Ma'am! read more

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