Went to masala art for their Sunday luncheon. We have gone to quite a few Indian buffets and this one was very good. It was not the largest buffet we have been to, but everything was just interesting and delicious. We tried few new dishes that we never had before. There was a chef making potato doses right there and they were as fresh as could be. My husband and I were asked what kind of bread we would like whether we would like all garlic Nan or plain or a mixture of both. We chose the mixture and fresh hot Nan was brought to our table in a basket The service was excellent The dishes were cleared, and the water glasses were always filled. read more

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Food is always good when we go! Service is good as well! We go once every couple of months and we're never disappointed

Food is below average and over priced. Strange edm mix of Irish music. Service is poor. Really don't recommend coming here. Save your money and appetite read more

We were here for the Sunday lunch buffet. Pleasant atmosphere, excellent service, average food.

tl;dr I've been going here for over a decade and the quality remains strong. Highly recommend a visit for good Indian food! My family has been going to Masala Art for over a decade, and the food quality is always excellent. They have a large footprint in Needham center with easy parking, including street parking out front and a parking lot out back. They're also right by the Needham Center commuter rail line for those coming in via train. The most recent time we visited was on a Sunday evening for my dad's birthday dinner (as a party of 4). The restaurant only had a few other groups present, and the relaxed atmosphere was pleasant. Though Masala Art is more known for their weekend lunch buffets, we always come for dinner. Across the table, we ordered the Paneer Butter Masala, Pav Bhaji, Madras Chicken, Chana Bhatura, and Tandoori Roti. Almost every entree comes with either rice or naan by default, which is a nice reprieve from the majority of Indian restaurants these days that charge extra for them. The Paneer Butter Masala was excellent, and honestly way better than any equivalent dish I've found in the Boston area. It was spiced perfectly, and had the right amount of creaminess (i.e. *not* too creamy). The Pav Bhaji and Chana Bhatura were also great dishes, with special recognition for the bhaji and chana themselves, which were also properly and flavorfully spiced. This is a higher end Indian restaurant for sure, all things considered, but the atmosphere is relaxed. The service is also prompt and detailed, and I always appreciate how Vinod Kapoor (the owner) comes by every table to ask how folks are doing throughout the meal. Overall, I strongly recommend a visit to Masala Art as well as to their sister restaurant Clay Oven in Lexington (which I go to more frequently purely due to distance). I'm surprised there aren't more regular patrons at either - I for one will be back very soon. read more

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A bit more upscale than regular Indian Restaurants in the area, Masala Art offers a pleasant dining experience with good Indian food and nicely decorated ambience. We love their lunch buffets which offer a variety of options including made on demand dosa and bature, and freshly made naan breads served to the table. Service staff is courteous. They have street parking in front of the restaurant and a free 2hr open parking lot near the rear entrance of the restaurant. read more

Masala Art has a great location and a huge restaurant. Unfortunately, the lunch buffet would only garner a borderline B-/C Mediocre selection and below par tastes. The naans were good and service was decent. Nothing to write home about. Rates a B + on cleanliness; table cloths and cloth napkins were immaculate. Disappointing overall! How unfortunate! read more

Went here before bowling nearby and great Indian restaurant. Had the buffet and while not huge options, there is vegetarian and meat. I loved the garlic naan we ordered and the chicken tikka masala read more

Masala Art - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

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One of my favorite restaurants. Been coming here since I was a little kid and whenever I'm back home I always request to come. 5/5!

Best Indian food in the Boston area. Maybe anywhere in the US. The only drawback is they are a bit far out in the 'burbs. But it's worth the trek. read more

It had been years since my last visit to Masala Art as I moved out of state. The ambiance is largely unchanged - simple and adequately maintained - and the service was good. I shared a dinner special not on the usual menu and we were disappointed. On my next trip I will order something from the usual menu and expect it will be at the high standards of previous years. Unable to give five stars when 3-4 is more accurate, but giving 4 stars because history is influencing my perception and I'm giving them the benefit of any doubt. I will be back again on a future trip to offer additional judgement. read more

I went during lunchtime with my colleagues and they had a buffet. The buffet had a couple options but wasn't very extensive. I ended up ordering the tandoori mix grill, the shrimp was pretty good in it. I also got a chai and didn't really enjoy it. Maybe because I am Indian, I expected the food to be a bit more authentic. My colleagues who did the buffet didn't really enjoy the food, it wasn't spicy enough. At the end we asked to have split checks and the staff gave us a single check and told us to split it ourselves. The place was clean and spacious. It didn't meet my expectations so I probably won't go back. read more

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I stopped by for the lunch buffet. There were both vegetarian and meat options. Each dish was great. Some Indian restaurants season all their food the same but here each option tasted different. The service was also great and friendly The ambiance is so cute. Quiet enough to relax, enjoy, and have a conversation. The decorations were beautiful. Would definitely come back read more

No one can beat Masala Art in creativity. Their Gobi Gulistan and Lychee panner have made us celebrate our special occasions there for over a decade. read more

Masala Art - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

Consistently good food, wide selection, and friendly, professional staff. Attractive decor.

This place has a friendly staff and delicious Indian buffet! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the curry is always delicious!!

This is one of my favorites. Excellent food, and plenty of tables, and not noisy. I recommend for all ages. They also have a nice lunch buffet and easy parking. read more

They would get 5 stars if the food wasn't OVERPRICED. I have to say there food is very good I always come back & it's always consistent. I HIGHLY recommend the *Chana masala, *Pav Bhaji ( which a lot of places do not make ) *Chili garlic noodles ( very spicy fyi ) *garlic nan *samosas For all this it's probably close to $80 which is nuts if you feel like spending big deff come here. read more

This is the best Indian food in the Boston area by far. I have never had a meal that wasn't amazing!

This place was super in all ways possible. Everyone there was very inviting and it had such a nice vibe. The food was amazing and you never got that much grease left on your plate. This place was truly amazing. read more

Masala Art is definitely one of the best Indian places in the area. Always consistent in the restaurant and for takeout and great environment. Definitely recommend! read more

If you are looking for an elegant Indian restaurant serving delicious dishes then this is your place.

Thank you so much for making my mother and father-in-laws 50th anniversary a huge success! The room was beautifully setup when we arrived and every server was so attentive throughout the party. Every time we had a need - extra table, cake knife, plates, drinks, water for flower vases, extra hand for photos, extra naan, etc someone was there to help. Thank you so much. Everyone was so happy. read more

My carryout order number tonight was #35. I ordered butter chicken, tikka masala, and naan. I specified that the order be ready for pickup at 5:45. When I arrived at 5:40 the food was already cold after having been completed long before that. In the butter chicken, there were at least two chicken bones that were sharp and small and found while biting down. You should know that whoever did the pulling/shredding of the chicken was careless and could've caused serious injury. As for the food being cold, if it's going to be prepared much faster than requested, you really should call the customer to let them know. Personally, I will never be ordering from this restaurant again. For the price paid, ($24 for 12oz of chicken but mostly sauce), this food was mall food court level quality taste. I tried searching diligently for over half an hour for a functional email or contact us portal but those are broken and there is no way to leave a private review or I would've done so. I'm hoping you are able to fix these issues so that I'm the last customer who has this experience. read more

Masala Art - Butter chicken with bone fragments - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

One of the treasures in Needham is Marsala Arts with an incredible selection of authentic Indian cuisine. Every item is a winner. The table service is excellent. Masala Arts provides a reasonable choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. The dessert options, if not already full, are limited but always perfectly prepared. read more

Thank you for enchanting my sophisticated palate. The Masala dosa was just awesome! The potatoes and the chutneys were extremely flavorful. Chana Masala with methi poori was also very delicious. I like my food spicy and they made it just the way I asked them to prepare it. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The service was great. Many vegan options on the menu. Food can be easily customized. Will definitely recommend this place for all the food lovers. read more

Masala Art - Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

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The food was tasty but maybe a little too salty. Naan was very good; we ordered plain Naan with butter and Naan with garlic. Curry in chicken korma was very flavorful. The shrimp saag was a little spicy but yummy; the tails of the shrimp are still attached, fyi. read more

Masala Art - Naan with butter, garlic Naan, chicken korma, shrimp saag, rice, and lamb dish - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

Food was good. Had the dhal and the paneer curry dish. Overall food tasted good. I have had better Indian food but value wise this was good. read more

*Review from vegan perspective* So I've been here 4 times now. I've always gotten the badami naan which was sooo good. It's been awhile since I have been (like a year) and the menu looked updated, so I double checked w/ the waiter that the bread was vegan and asked if any of the breads were vegan and he said NONE were! Usually at least the chapati is (all the recipes that come up on google are vegan/non-dairy). I wonder if they put butter on all of them and aren't willing to not put butter on one to order. Idk I am super disappointed because I ended up just spending $17 + tax and tip for chana masala, which I can make at home. There are 6 vegan entree options which is ok but not great, and everything is clearly marked with a V which is fab. They have a full bar with lots of creative cocktails, 5 stars for the bar! Coronavirus: They have hand sanitizer on the table, waiter keeps mask on, tables are really far apart, and they keep your contact info for potential contact tracing. 5* read more

Masala Art - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

Their hours for the buffet started at 11:30 at which time they were open. Everything was out. I wish the dishes were a little warmer but that is just personal preference. I am connoisseur of indian food and I found the buffet delicious with dishes that I normally don't see. There is metered parking on the street. The bathroom was clean. read more

Overpriced. Bland. Flavorless. Small portions. Will not retire. Do not recommend. Service okay. read more

Used to often celebrate our anniversary at Masala Art prior to Covid. Went back recently to find that both service and quality of food had deteriorated. All the courses showed up at the table almost at the same time. The holiday special dish was inedible and so were most of the items in their appetizer platter. This is when food was served at the restaurant. Can't imagine how bad it would be when delivered cold. read more

Some of the worst 'Indian' food I have had in a long time. Calling this Indian cuisine is like calling McDonalds American cuisine. The food is bland flavorless and lacks any sort of authenticity. It is food made for American palate coupled with awful execution. It is one of the only Indian places around and it shows. It is a lazy imitation of Indian food. You make this sort of food in places with diverse options like NJ, Chicago or the bay area this restaurant will shut down within a month. We went there for a weekday buffet and the options were minimal. I am frankly ok with that - less options means the chances of them executing the dishes would be greater. But what I was subjected to was some of the most flavorless bland food I have eaten in my life. The chicken tikka masala had chunks of rubbery breast meat swimming in a tomato gravy which had no spice. The paneer was equally drab. The sad little chat station made me weep. The puris had long gone stale and were soft. The seekh kebab had clearly been marrinated in liquid smoke and were under cooked. The smoke was so over powering that you couldnt taste anything else. The worst thing is they were cold. The dal was cold and congealed in to a blob. The vegetable biryani/pillao thing was bad. In closing you are better off driving down the road to Trader Joes and picking up lamb vindaloo and palak paneer from their frozen section then spending your money at this place. read more

My husband and I ordered takeout from here, deciding it was time to give it a second chance. Especially because so many of our friends say they love it... They are more expensive than some other places (each item is at least $2-$3 more), but MUCH closer to our house. The food was fine - but it just wasn't as good as some other places we prefer.... We decided that we won't be ordering from here again, as we were just overly disappointed. I'm keeping it at 3 stars because it's not bad, it's just not as good as other places we've tried, and the staff is always very friendly.... When I tried the samosas and a bite of my friend's meal in the restaurant, I liked them both.... Maybe they are just better eaten in the restaurant? read more

This is by far the best Indian restaurant I have ever tried in the Great Boston Area. The atmosphere here is great, very Indian. My manager and I had samosa chaat, lamb Saag, Lamb kebab, and mango lassi. The mango lassi is tasty, very thick and the taste is balanced, not too sweet nor too sour. The lamb kebab is just amazing, really hard to describe how great it is. Both the texture and the flavor are fantastic. Will defiantly come back later to try the masala and biryani. Like I said, really great restaurant! Thanks for the wonderful food! read more

Masala Art - Lamb Barra Kebab - Indian Near Me - Needham, Massachusetts

Great lunch deals! You get a lot on the luncheon menu. The taste could use a little more flavor. For an Indian place I found a lot of what I had to be good but a bit bland and not very memorable. My parents loved the place so that's just my opinion. Would definitely recommend for a good and easy to choose lunch since you get so many options with the platter! read more

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I was really scared to try the spot based on the previous reviews but I'm so glad I tried it! It's in a great location, the indoor decor is pretty, and service is attentive! The servers were sweet and went our of their way to ensure we had everything. Now on to the food: We got the tandoor platter, butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, shrimp cocktail, bread basket (assortments of breads) , paneer , mango Lassis. Everything we ordered was Amazing! Specially the shrimp cocktail, I couldn't get over how perfectly flavored each one of the big juicy shrimps were. The cocktail sauce complimented the shrimp perfectly! All the curries were great, the lamb and chicken was extremely fresh! Highly recommend this spot, and we'll defiantly be back. read more

Great food! Fast service! Superb ambiance! Awesome owner. Feeds the mind and soul. Highly recommended. read more

While it's tough for me to get Indian food during a workday lunch due to the food coma that often ensues, this place was great! I'm not sure if they only have buffet for lunch here, but since that's what the rest of my group was doing I just went with that (I know... if they're going to jump off a bridge, are you? probably). It was $14, which I felt was fair if you are utilizing it to its full extent (I sadly could not or else naptime at work), but they had decent options and were constantly bringing out fresh servings. As a human who likes to get my veggies in during the week, they had a hefty amount of flavorful veggie dishes and two main chicken tikka options that were excellent. The tikka masala wasn't too much stomach wise, for me it was not too heavy and punched a lot of flavor. The servers were extremely kind, dropped off all of the naan bread, and made sure to be attentive if you needed something (which I feel like does lack other places during a buffet setup). read more

Good decor and ambience. Service is good. Food is mediocre to good. The appetizers were good. I liked the shrimp cocktail. Gobi Manchurian and chana bhautura were quite good. The pista falooda kulfi was a let down. Just some store kulfi with no falooda! read more