Just had a wonderful lunch. One got the lamb biriyani which was delicious and beautifully spiced. One had the lunch buffet. Food was delicious. Especially the butter chicken, dal, and chili cheese naan. Service was excellent and staff was cheerful and informative. read more

Delicious food , great atmosphere, good customer service , very friendly service , first time there and we will definitely go back soon.

Wanted to eat here twice before posting a review. Very consistent for a new business. We tried the Chilli chicken, Chilli paneer tofu, the Tandoori chicken Tika and on a previous visit Dal, Butter Chicken and Chicken Tika Masala. All dishes are well seasoned and delicious. Rice, Naan and Roti are plentiful when ordered. This has very quickly become a family favorite. Customer service is excellent with a caring front manager. read more

I'm giving them 5 stars. The inside is very clean, including the restroom. I had the chicken Tikka Marsala was delicious, I'd say best in town. Service was prompt very friendly staff. read more

Wonderful food! I had the Aloo Gobi, Butter Chicken and Saag Paneer. The sauces were amazing. Took this to go and my wife loved it as well. We will be back. read more

The food was amazing! We had the Butter Chicken and Paneer Tikka Masala. The spicy level was actually spicy and very flavorful! They also had a special of garlic cheese naan that was delicious! Service was great and staff was very attentive. Definitely a hit for Merced. 10/10 recommend! read more

Masala Express - Indian Near Me - Merced, California

I have eaten here numerous times and have been impressed with the consistency of the deliciousness of the food here. It also helps that the service is exceptional, everyone is very hospitable and friendly! The restaurant is also very clean! read more

Moving back to Merced, from Turlock you definitely are going to the fine dining they offer. Look no further. Masala is hands down are new favorite spot. The food is always great. Made fresh and with quality ingredients. The crew and management are top notch and very courteous. Will definitely be coming back each week. read more

The food was delicious and they provided excellent service. The staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back.

We came here for the lunch buffet during the weekday. There are not a lot of options but the food is great. Service is also excellent!

I moved to Merced 2 years ago and I was disappointed with the options here for Indian food. It's my fave and I have kind of high standards lol. I was so excited to discover a new option tonight on Yelp. I ordered the samosas, butter naan, fish pakora, butter chicken, and lamb vindaloo. All of it was delicious, and the butter chicken was my fave, creamy and rich and the perfect balance of savory and sweet. They paid meticulous attention to my requests for spice level, extra condiments, etc. I'm so excited they are here and I can't wait for my next visit! read more

Excellent food! Excellent service! The Owner, Sam is super attentive and is always recommending the best dishes. Never disappoints. Definitely best Indian food around! read more

Clean and simple decor, with a great selection of tasty Indian food. I look forward to trying another dish next time.

Great food and awesome staff make this my favorite restaurant in Merced. The chicken and curry are particularly delicious!

What a wonderful place for good Indian food! The people are very great explaining the food. And it was very delicious! Definitely go back to. It was very clean and look nice. read more

Best Indian food ever and service is amazing. Not oily food at all. Clean, healthy and delicious like home style.

The food here is amazing! My family and I, once again, were traveling, and started to get our end-of-the-trip craving for Indian food. We went after a day of traveling and some hiking in Yosemite and the food absolutely hit the spot. We loved it SO much that we actually went back for dinner again the next night. The staff are very nice and informative, the service is fast, the food comes in good quantities, and the ambiance is relaxed. 10/10 would definitely recommend! (We had the pani poori, samosas, baingan bhartha, paneer tikka masala, tandoori chicken, chole bhature, and butter chicken) read more

Great food, really nice service, clean, and reasonable prices! We will be back! They will customize the spice level and the drinks are made fresh read more

Best Indian restaurant in all of Merced County! Sooo good! Wish they had a lunch buffet option.

customer service was really nice. Owner is very kind hearted and soft spoken. Would recommended my halal community here as well.

I dont eat Indian food frequently, but I know that I do llove me some samosas. I walked in the place is clean so that was nice. I walked up to the counter & the gal at the register asked if I was dining in? I said no, I'm ordering to go, but this is my first time here. She didn't offer any suggestions, so I grabbed a menu & ordered based on previous experience at another restaurant. The chicken Tika Masala was great, Naan was good & the samosas were delicious. I'd give this place 5 stars but the gal who took my order wasn't friendly at all. I almost felt a little unwelcome, but at that point, I was too hungry to care. Also, pay attention to the bell they ring at the counter. Turns out that means your order is ready for pick up. Here I was sitting at a table with my back to the counter, waiting for my food to be brought to me. I likely waited more than I needed to. I think someone at the register noticed my food sitting there & brought it to me. Just FYI. Anyway, I'd still come back. Enjoy! read more

the food is awesome, service is great Jess always greets you with a smile, my favorite Indian Restaurant

Try everything. The channa masala was incredible. The chicken tikka masala was amazing. The sweet lassi with rose was honestly perfect.

Everything my husband and I tried was delicious! The service was very friendly made sure we didn't need anything! I loved listening to their culture of music and just enjoying a different environment! They did such a great job with making you feel welcomed! We will definitely be back probably once a week for at least the next month it was that good! I'd show you my plate but I licked it clean already! read more

This place has the best food ,the staff is amazing and place is really clean 10/10 recommend

Customer service is excellent. Went out of their way to recommend dishes and explain what they were ..Food is delicious !!! And did I forget to mention the wonderful sweets nice selection.. a must try you will be hooked .. read more

A very pleasant experience. The owners are so friendly and welcoming. The two dishes we tried (butter chicken and lamb vindaloo) were super delicious. Definitely will be going back on a regular basis. read more

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Right off the bat when we walked in we were greeted with great customer service, the inside of the restaurant is super cute and clean and really nice was actually quite taken back on how nice it was . The gentleman who helped us order our food was so great and helpful very friendly and attentive excellent customer service. I love the fact they bring you water without having to ask and leave some for you to continue drinking . We ordered quite a bit of items I'll start with the butter chicken at a Spicy level 7 it was absolutely delicious and flavorful definitely a 10/10 , next up we decided to go with the basmati rice it was very moist not dry and paired well with the butter chicken . The tandoori chicken pizza was delicious the pizza dough was definitely some of the best I've ever had! It truly had the perfect texture and crunch to it next time we will have to get the butter chicken version of it . The garlic cheese naan was amazing super tasty and delicious. Merced has two different Indian restaurants and this one takes the number one spot definitely recommend coming here and we will be back read more

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The food was excellent beyond expectations with layers of flavor, aroma, and texture. The server/owner was prompt, personable, stylish, and humble. The Indian hip hop videos playing was a nice touch. read more

Absolutely amazing food and wonderful staff. The food is gourmet, fresh, and quick. A nice addition to the Merced area! read more

Awesome food. The buffet is what I had and I loved it. The staff are friendly too. Highly recommend.

Came to try the new Indian spot in town. Glad I did! Food was really good, tastes fresh and flavorful. Restaurant was clean and welcoming. Great customer service. I will definitely be back again! read more

we ordered takeout for 8 and the food was immaculate. We ordered the tandoori chicken, tandoori salmon, saag, and naan. When we had ordered online we got the food at the exact same time they said it would be ready. The place is a must go to in Merced and if I could I would give this place 10 stars! read more

When you walk in It's very welcoming and the aromas strike you, tasty delicious aromas. The food is very good the Naan is soft and delicious. The Samosa are hearty and filling. It was clean and well lit inside. read more

Food and service were great. Their bread is amazing!! The ambiance is fine - pretty casual place.

The food is delicious! My favorite is the chicken tiki masala been here a couple of times and every time the food is great, I also get the garlic naan and that's very good too read more

Went in for the first time and although the establishment is nice and clean, the customer service was subpar. The 2 ladies working barely acknowledged me and my party, told us to seat ourselves and handed us menus but never came back to take our orders, or offer us a drink. So we got up and walked out, and went right to Taste of Little India because they've never disrespected us. Never going back, sticking to the place I've been going to for years for my Indian Food fix. read more

The food here is absolutely delicious. The server recommended the butter chicken - it was amazing. Portion size was just right & the dessert was also very tasty read more

Great place to have lunch with the family, the owners very friendly and attentive they serve cold water as soon as you get there which is a plus , we tried different dishes and everything was delicious , we definitely recommend it to anyone . read more

Went there with my good friend and loved it. We have visited another Indian Buffet and it wasn't nearly as good as this one. Great service and hot and fresh food which is hard to find in a buffett read more