best indian food, and i eat indian alot. Portions were very large and service exceptional -just visiting here or i would be a regular. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I had a lunch special and one other dish and had dinner for 3 nights. read more

Parking - check. This restaurant has a small shared parking in front of their entrance on Regina. There is also ample parking in the larger uptown waterloo parking area. I came here on a Thursday night under high recommendations from others. My expectations were high, i was excited! 7:00pm, walk in and there's a quiet, empty ambiance to the place. We got to choose where we sat and were promptly given beverages and the menu. On the center of the table is their form of a lazy susan. 3 tea candles and a holder above it to hold your meal - it's not just to light up your table :) I ordered the Kadai Murg - a boneless chicken dish in a spicy tomato like sauce with green peppers. Flavour was good. It had a good amount of spice to it. Sides are to be ordered separately - they do not come with anything. I ordered the saffron rice and my friend ordered the garlic naan. Rice was alright. Nothing outstanding, but a good balance with the Kadai Murg to soak up the sauce. The garlic naan was really good. Very strong fresh garlic flavour - prob the best thing on the table. My friend ordered the Tandoori Chicken. 5 pieces of chicken, bone in, served on a sizzling platter. The aroma was heavenly. The taste? meh. It was overly salted... but cooked alright. It wasn't too dry, but it's not something that stood out other than the initial smell. Probably should have ordered the butter chicken for a better evaluation... the service was good. The owner seemed very nice. Overall, it was an okay experience. Did it live up to the hype I received from others? no. Was it decent food? yes. For the portion size (it's quite a bit of food, but for $20 a dish plus a side to go with it), it's alright. read more

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Amazing vicinity, delicious food, spectacular price. Had an amazing birthday dinner with my parents for $67. Was so great had to tip 30%. Truly a great experience read more

This is a fine dining restaurant that doesn't burn a hole in your pocket. Despite coming here (with sweatpants on) on a whim based on yelp reviews, the service and food didn't disappoint! I felt very welcomed in here by the waitress. She served this crisp rolled up bread-like appetizers with 3 different dipping sauces (forgive me for my lack of Indian food lingo). She then lit up candles on an extremely large centrepiece and placed a cloth serviette infront of us. It turns out the centerpiece would hold a bowl and the candle would keep the dish warm (ingenious)! Kashmiri Rogan Josh ~$18.99 (A delightful lamb curry with a combination of blended spices, herbs, saffron and yogurt) Great to share with 1 other person. It was so good. There was a unique tanginess (sour and saltiness) from the curry and they definitely used spices that I haven't tasted before. The lamb was extremely tender, and not gamey at all. I ordered a buttered naan and it was so freshly crisp. Perfect with the curry. read more

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Great food (especially goat curry, spinach & lamb gosh), sweet lassi) lovely friendly server and accommodating chef who lightened up the spiciness of mother in law's chicken masala, when it was too hot for her. Decor is attractive, music at Just the right level, just need to spruce up front door, to invite people in. We'll go back next time we're in town. read more

Ordered takeout on a Tuesday evening. Pleasantly surprised to be able to get take out at 8:30. That is where the pleasant experience ends. The rice smelled bad, even the mild butter chicken dish was spiced to the max. Drove back and arrived at 9:00. Supposedly open til 9:30. Don't believe it. Lights were out and doors locked. read more

Tasty Indian food! We tried the kadai baigan (spicy eggplant and pepper dish) and dal makhani (lentils with butter) with roti and naan for three people. We got there at 1:15pm and were unfortunately too late for the lunch buffet, but I would love to try it next time. read more

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I have been back a few more times over here since my first review. During my last visit it felt that the food they served had been prepared a few days ago and had been heated up and served. Was not too happy about that but not writing this place off just yet. On another note, their washroom facilities are well kept. read more

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Possibly the best Indian food in canada. Coming from someone who has eaten in a lot of Indian food restaurants in canada. have eaten here 5 times and each time is amazing. Quality is great, everything on the menu is full of flavour and the perfect level of spices. Enjoy it! read more

On one of trip as usual I visited this place but really disappointed. As a starter I order Resmi Kabab, unfortunately I don't think it's Reshmi but chewy and relly over Solty. I returned it and order paneer pakora, was pricey and small portion but taste good. For main course I had Shrimp dish " Dum ka jinga, and same, over salt. Out if 6 shrimp 3 with tail skin on. With price tag of 19.99$ didn't make sense. For drink I had masala Lassie, but it was like buttermilk with spices. Can't call Lassie. In short I would choose some other place over this. read more

Communal pots of sauce are taken from table to table, drying out and picking up germs as they go. Unhealthy and unappetizing, and it is revolting to see other people's crumbs in "your" sauce. I'm not a germphobe but I found this to be a foul practice. I never saw the sauces refilled or the sauce plates taken away to be cleaned. The curries are lacking -- sloppily presented and tasted of stale spices. The only reason this place gets even two stars is that the samosas are still okay and the tandoori is decent. Our shrimp appetizer came with the nasty table sauce and cost $10 for four small fried shrimp. On the menu they allegedly have some special sauce, but it's just the little table sauces and nothing special. Wine list is short, and mark-ups are massive. The outdoor tables should be a nice place to eat in the summer but the plastic tablecloths are tacky and dirty. Our waiter was rude and awkward. He nearly threw the food on the table and interrupted our conversation. I mentioned it to the hostess; she said he usually works in the kitchen and has a condition that makes it difficult for him to work with customers. This is unfortunate, but I'm still paying pretty high prices and part of that is service. Perhaps they should hire another waiter if they are lacking in staff. It's a shame, because we used to love this place. It used to be a cozy upscale Indian treat and now it's just messy and lazy. They are very lucky that there's little in the way of competition in K-W, because this place wouldn't last a week in Toronto. We took out-of-town guests to Masala Bay more than once and enjoyed it, but this last experience was a total turnoff. We will not be returning. read more

I went with a group of friends following an exam. It has a relatively small dining area and our group basically took up maybe half of it. We went for the lunch buffet option, which was $14, whereas a la carte was $15 + per dish. Huge pitchers of water were on the table and finished plates were cleared off almost instantly. The selection was small but I think is comparable to other Indian buffets I've been to. It had plain basmati rice, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, and goat curry. I wished that the dishes were kept on hot plates, as they were only warm. The butter chicken and goat curry were so fragrant from the spices. Only complaint was that they don't refill their two trays, and the goat curry ran out. There were maybe half a dozen appetizers, but they all had similar ingredients such as potatoes. My friend who often eats vegetarian Indian food told me that they didn't include some of the better ones from their a la carte menu. For the desserts, my friend tried a lot of them, and said they were too sweet for her liking! Some were drowned in syrup and another tasted like fried sugar...so I just ended my meal with orange slices and rice pudding which was also not something I acquired taste for. Overall, I think the amount of food I ate was well worth the price...but maybe the selection isn't really what I crave most. read more

I'm sad to say I haven't had much good authentic Indian food before, but this place was amazing. My friend recommended it. We ate family style. Everything was amazing, especially the kesaria kulfi (spiced frozen sweet milk, in the same ballpark as ice cream). It helped that I was very hungover that day and we were on a long bus trip back from muskoka so that probably helped with enjoying the meal, but I believe it would've been delicious no matter what. Also, as a die-hard garlic fan, I preferred the plain naan over the garlic naan. read more

Decent Indian food in the area. Parking can be a bit tricky and when it's raining, you may have some trouble walking in the entryway. That said, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Naan, and Rice filled us up just enough. The prices seemed a little high for what we got. Other than that, I'd probably stop in here again if I were in the area and craving Indian food. read more

My boyfriend took me to Masala bay the first time was for our anniversary. The food and the atmosphere surprised me. I was so happy about the portion and the style the food was being serve. With that being said, my first impression of Masala Bay was a 10. Last night, after a very long day at work, my boyfriend and I went again. We were so happy and excited to again experience the warm hospitality and the amazing food. We were very hungry. We went straight into the restaurant and order and we were greeted by the chef ( he was very sweet) and not the front of house lady. Who I believe was the owner. We asked to be placed outside since the weather was nice and she said, yeah go. No one helped us out with getting the table ready. She didn't bother cleaning the table for us until later. Not only that, the new plate she sent out for us to dine with was dirty. My boyfriend didn't make it a big deal... Only asked her to switch place but she didn't even bother to apologize. They served us cold food, they ignored us and I felt awful because of my previous experience..... I won't be coming here again. The owner's attitude and spirit last night has ruined it for me. I don't care how good the food is, I felt so disappointed and angry. I would never recommended this place to anyone else. read more

Really good Indian food! The service is really friendly too, however the dinner is on the pricier side. We ordered the tikka masala, aloo ghobi and garlic naan. Everything was on point. Would come again if I have another craving for Indian food. read more

Masala Bay has good Indian food. The two times I've gone, I have been with a group of people and we have shared dishes, family style. So, I'm not always sure what I ate. But, it was all good. Some of the things that stood out to me were: the garlic naan and the vindaloo (it is VERY spicy even to this southern so watch out). As the previous reviewer pointed out, it is a small restaurant with what can be difficult parking (the second time we parked in a free parking lot just past the restaurant which was nice) and they can be understaffed. But, the food is good, the beer is good and the atmosphere is nice. I will certainly go back if I find myself in W-town! read more

Such a cozy little restaurant in uptown. Never been disappointed here at masala bay. First time here I had all you can eat lunch, which was okay for the price. But the next few times I came here for dinner. Absolutely loved the food! Price is slightly higher side, but the big portion compensates :) Not a big fan of the tandoori though, I find them very dry. read more

One of the best Indian meals I've ever had. Food was absolutely delicious. Served piping hot. Martinis are cheap ($5.25). Food is on the pricier side $20 per entree but completely worth it. Atmosphere is good. Was chilly to start but warmed up. Waitress worked hard and was efficient dealing with take out calls and patrons in the restaurant. Such unique flavours, food quality meat. Wish this place was closer to guelph! read more

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The food is fantastic! My favourite Indian restaurant so far! However the place is too small and kind of crowded! read more

Masala Bay Fine Indian Dining - The food is fantastic! My favourite Indian restaurant so far! However the place is too small and kind of crowded! - Indian Near Me - Waterloo, Ontario

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Masala bay is decent Indian fair. The food is great and the terrace is a good as it gets in waterloo. I love the fact that if you want spicy...you;ll get spicy. I just wish the portions were smaller and cheaper. I like to order multiple plates with my friends and share among the group. Its my personal preference not to be served a heaping bowl of food and stuff my face. read more

Definitely my favourite place in Waterloo. I've tried a couple of Indian places nearby and keep coming back. Many of the staples of Indian comfort food are done very well. The menu marks the spiciness of a given dish very well and I've never been surprised by either how hot or bland a dish was given the spice marking. The portions are very large and conducive to sharing with a friend of partner. I've never been to their lunch buffet but their prices can be a big high at dinner. Regardless, I consider it a welcome premium for the quality of the food. They also do take-out and it is great to take such good food home. The portions are large enough that you can probably make two meals out of it. read more

This restaurant is a quiet little place, run by friendly staff. We were a group and got several dishes to share. I really enjoyed their chana masala and saag (with potatoes)! It's a great place for some good food and audible conversation with friends :) read more

They have North Americanized the food too much to taste like authentic Indian food. I.e. Too much sugar, toned down flavours etc. Atmosphere is nice and the service is friendly. One of the better sit down Indian restaurants in Waterloo. read more

Just okay.. Nothing stood out to be amazing but a few things definitely stood out that need changing: about 90% of their plates and cutlury were dirty (spots, stains, and food remains), the food was okay (some items looked like they have been sitting for quite some time), the salad wasn't fresh which was a bummer and it had HUGE pieces of onions that made up the majority of the salad. The restaurant itself definitely needs a facelift (renovations is a must). But what can you expect from lunch buffet standards? read more

I ordered take away Lamb Biryani and Mango Lassi, the service was quick and courteous. Food was delicious and mouth watering with pieces of lamb melts in the mouth. Just one thing it's a bit salty for my taste. Mango lassi is to die for. All in all an awesome Indian restaurant. read more

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I've been to top-tier indian places in Toronto, SF, and New York that are not as good as Masala Bay. Lovely small restaurant with incredible vindaloo, korma, and tandoori dishes. read more

Love this place! Best Indian dine-in restaurant in Waterloo in my opinion. Lit candles keep the food warm throughout the night. The restaurant has a very cozy and romantic feeling. read more

I love this restaurant! Definitely the best Indian restaurant in Waterloo. The decor is very nice inside. For dinner, they dim the lights and bring out the candles so it has a very romantic feel. In the summer time, they will open up a patio which is a bit more casual if you want to go with a couple of friends. (The first time I went, I went with 3 friends and we were all dressed in very casual clothing. It was a little awkward since we were having dinner, and there were candles and everyone around us was dressed up and on a date or with their families. We didn't know!!) The service is good, but sometimes it seems they are understaffed and take a while to bring you something like more water. Overall, the wait staff is helpful with the menu and friendly. The food is great! The butter chicken is very tasty and the naan is made very well. They also bring out some complimentary crispy rolls (?) and sauces for you to dip them in and they taste amazing!! The best value is to go during lunch time. For lunch, they only have a buffet. The one time I went, they had fruit, butter chicken, naan, a type of goat curry, chicken tandoori, potatoes, some beans/veggies dishes, dessert and ice cream. Great value! My only complaint is parking. Masala Bay is located next to a hotel, and there is a private lot but I guess the hotel claims all the parking spots there since there are signs everywhere that state parking is reserved for hotel guests only. Consequently, you will have to park on the street and walk about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the time of the day. One last note -- there is a picture on the wall of Stephen Hawking at the restaurant! Neat :) read more

I came here with such high expectations after having read quite a few positive reviews. We ordered off the menu for an early dinner. The mango lassi was quite good. The biriyani rice was dried out and crunchy - probably leftover rice from their lunch buffet. The chicken in the curry tasted as though it was a few days old. The lamb in the biriyani had too much fat left on it and made the whole dish taste too greasy. The décor inside suits the Indian theme of the restaurant. This is definitely not the best place in KW for authentic Indian food. read more

The lunch buffet here has a pretty decent selection. The curry and naan here are really oily, which isn't necessarily a bad thing but if it's not your thing, take note. The samosas are called "beggar's pouches" and are a huge rip-off. read more

Their weekday lunch buffet is a steal not a deal. Food is delicious and they offer dishes that are actually spicy.

I was never a big fan of Indian food, but this place is absolutely amazing. Don't have much to say, it is definitely recommended! One serving comes in a fairly big portion, I shared with someone and still felt really full after. read more

Terrible to average food quality, slow service, dim ambience and expensive. Probably still in business because of lack of serious competition in KW. Most Indian restaurants in KW are pretty bad. read more

I have tried both there lunch buffet and a la carte dinner. If you arent that hungry you will not be disappointed with there a la carte dinner even though it might be a little pricey but well worth it.. If you are hungry then you should try there buffet as they have a lot of varieties of food even for vegetarians. You can notice the quality difference from the buffet to a la carte but the buffet is still awesome. read more

I visited Masala Bay with some co-workers after a friend highly recommended it. We ordered 3 vegan options to share, and couldn't even eat half of it! So much to take home; it was delicious. Would absolutely love to return again. read more

Both buffet food and service were below average ( though not very bad ). Decorations can't​ be considered as fine dining at all.

Parking is awful. But the food is excellent. Expensive, but up to par with others. Well worth it for a treat, but not for regular visits.

Nice Indian food, quite authentic. They missed my order of naan, but were quick to correct this.

Delicious food and very friendly staff. It is a mandatory experience of coming to Waterloo. read more

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