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    Masala Express

    4.0 (367 reviews)
    InexpensiveIndian
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Vegetable Samosa
    Cali W.

    I needed some appetizers for dinner party at my friends were throwing. The menu on the dinner party with Indian style food. I have never had Indian foods before. And I did not know what to get. I searched on yelp for help of an Indian resultant in my neighborhood. So I decided to order from Masala Express their Vegetable Samosa. Customer service over the phone was suburban, and very friendly and helpful. I order 12 pieces to be ready by a certain time and paid over the phone. The order was placed in a to go silver tray with the lid and it came with the sauces on the side. Let me tell you the vegetable Samosa was delicious warm and the sauce that it came with the green one in particular were so delicious. They were nice big and fluffy. The filling had great flavor and taste. I will definitely recommend this place and return for to try more Indian food.

    Gulab Jamun
    Shreya K.

    **HIDDEN GEM** My husband and I spotted this place when walking around the neighborhood. We were in a hankering for a spicy snack and ordered the Vegetable Samosa with Chole. O.M.G. So good!!! The samosas were crispy and fresh tasting and smothered in a heaping spoon of delicious chole (chickpeas). The fresh chutneys to drizzle on top were nice as well. We devoured the whole thing. Also the gulab jamuns (dessert, like soft donut holes drenched in a sugar rose water syrup) melted in my mouth. Pro tip: heat them in the microwave for like 10 seconds until they are warm. The owners were super friendly and noted that business has been tough since the pandemic started. So basically-- EAT HERE! Support a local business and reward yourself with delicious food.

    Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani, Lamb Roganjosh, a Naan Bread $38.00
    Rudy H.

    I ordered Butter Chicken, Lamb Roganjosh, Chicken Biryani and a Naan. my mistake was hoping that this place is be like Naan & Beyond in DC (L st) before 2012 (before they started to go downhill), and you know .. no, not even close. average food. I will keep looking.

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    Food was good and would purchase again. It's a carry out restaurant, not much Ambience.

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    Lamb Britain is great and I would love to buy it again. I also recommend butter chicken too

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    3 years ago

    Good enough local joint. A solid average place for indian takeout. The basic curry might be the best dish.

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    god tier chicken biriyani. some of the best biriyani ive had in my life and perhaps the best ive had in the DC area

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    9 years later and I am back- I have seen this place very busy on weeknights so I decided, it's time…read moreto go back. They pride themselves as a healthier spot and the food definitely reflected that. We started off with drinks (they only do happy hour at the bar) and got the Mojito and the mediteranean martini. Both were good but the purple mojito was definitely the star of the show. For appetizers we got the "fried" cauliflower and the hot appetizer platter. The cauliflower definitely felt more baked then fried and the portion was quite fair. The hot appetizer platter comes with 2 cheese rolls, 2 falafels, and two kibehs. I will say, for $17, I would love perhaps 3-4 of each item instead of just 2 each. The kibeh were super tasty and so were the cheese rolls, but the falafel were a bit dry. For our mains we got the lamb chops and the steak kabob - both were fantastic. Simple flavors but really well done on both ends, with both cuts of meat cooked to order. I will say, I would love a little bit more side veggies- especially for the $45 dollar lamb chops but I assume they expect you to order more sides like we did. Quick service, Arlington prices, a bit cold inside on a cold day. Will definitely be back to try more!

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