I met the owner at the local dog park. We usually get take out most Friday nights but have not done Indian yet. I retired recently after working in Fremont for many years and have missed the Indian choices in that area. We had a few dishes we know like butter chicken and Naan. We also had the chicken kabob and Kalamata style fish fry and chicken fried rice. All were very good. We will defiantly be going back! Highly recommend. Oh and they gave us a yogurt pudding dessert. That was so good! The perfect desert taste! read more

We had a absolutely delightful dining experience here! The food was incredibly flavorful and aromatic, hitting that perfect sweet spot without being overly spicy or greasy like many other Indian spots. The host was wonderfully engaging and transparent about wait times, ensuring we felt valued throughout our meal. Everything we ordered was a hit: our toddler gave the Luchi Aloo Dum a solid 5 stars, the Bengali Fried Rice was spectacularly aromatic, and the whole Tandoori Pomfret was cooked to perfection. The Paneer Lababdar and Tandoori Roti rounded out a fantastic dinner with mishit doi as the final hit!. We will definitely be back to explore more of their authentic menu! read more

We've been regulars at Masala Ferry for a while now, but their Poila Boishakh lunch buffet on April 18th took things to a whole new level. This Bengali New Year feast was an absolute labor of love -- an incredibly generous spread of traditional dishes that felt like a home-cooked meal. Every single item was on point: the pui shaak with chingri was perfectly spiced, the narkel lau was delicate and comforting, the rui maach in mustard was bold and authentic, the kosha mangsho had that deep, slow-cooked richness, and the chicken daak bungalow was fall-off-the-bone perfection. And the misti doi and mishti paan...a dream ending. If you are Bengali and craving a taste of home, or simply someone who loves real, soul-satisfying Indian food, this is your place. Masala Ferry doesn't just serve food, they serve memories. Highest possible recommendation. read more

Integrity is everything for a small business, and unfortunately, Masala Ferry completely fails the test. We came here hoping to find a reliable spot for our family of five, but left dealing with incredibly shady business practices. The food itself was a mixed bag. As a vegetarian family, we enjoyed the Bezawada veg biryani and the naan, and the Manchow soup was decent. However, the rest of the meal was barely passable, and the desserts were a massive letdown. But mediocre desserts are the least of this restaurant's problems. Ambiance was okay. The real red flag is how they handle the bill. They ran our credit card without giving us an itemized receipt first. When we insisted on seeing the breakdown, we immediately spotted several "silent" upcharges. They had sneaked in an unannounced 20% gratuity, and multiple items were rung up at significantly higher prices than what was actually listed on the menu. When we confronted the owner, Ambarish, he froze like a deer in headlights. He made up an awkward excuse about "menu printing errors" and very reluctantly refunded our overcharges in cash. To smooth things over, Ambarish personally handed us a "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" lunch combo voucher. Believing in second chances for local spots, we returned on a Sunday to use it. Astonishingly, Ambarish refused to honor his own peace offering. He gave us another ridiculous excuse, claiming the coupon was also printed incorrectly, that it was only good for weekdays, and that it had expired in August. We looked right at the voucher he gave us: it clearly states "Available Tuesday - Sunday" and has absolutely zero mention of an expiration date. Overcharging customers under the radar and pulling a bait-and-switch with fake apologies is deceptive and unacceptable. Shenanigans like this give the local desi restaurant community a bad name. I highly recommend taking your money to a business that operates with actual honesty and respects its customers. read more

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Their buffet was $22 and had good options. Many were Bengali cuisine. I liked Dhonka, cholar daal, kosha mangsho and chicken curry. If you want a decent weekend Bengali bhuribhoj, give it a try. read more

Traditional Bengali mangshor jhol, fish fry, beet root cutlets and whole lot of other delicacies that will expose folks to underexposed Bengal cuisine. Go for it bongs. read more

Good food from Kolkata . Had fried rice and Luchi Aloo Dum . Amazing service. Owner came and had a nice conversation with us. read more

Masala Ferry - Chicken Fried Rice - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

Masala Ferry opened recently where Hyderabad Biryani House once was. Interior similar with a change of paint from gray to light brown, less wall art, and a change of tables/chairs. Service was quick, punctual, courteous. Decided what to order with help from host/owner. Food came in 20ish minutes as it was cooked to order from scratch, not scoop ready. offerings (Bengali/Andhra, India): appetizers, curries, thalis, rice. Sips: chai (comped) self service -not bold, nuanced cardamon& milk with black tea. Bites: Bengali style thali (14): chutney, Dahl, potato curry. Fried fish, dessert. Basmatic rice. -Sweet chutney-to mix with rice & entree_ -Gulab jamun-sweet traditional Indian dessert: fried dough soaked in sweet syrups. Yum. -Potato & poppy curry: slightly sweet with ginger, garlic, tumeric, cumin, tomato, mustard oil.. -basmatic rice: fresh, fluffy, individual grains-ideal for soaking up curries, sauces -sona moong Dahl-mixture of premium lentils simmered with herbs & spices..vegeterian. -2 fried fish: small Indian fish from subcontinent. Quickly frozen after being caught. Bones not too small. Flesh flaky, tender, moist. 4.5 stars Worthy! Quality: very good, cooked to order. Quantity: reasonable. Note: Bengali food less spicy than other Indian regions. read more

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My family and I love the food at Masala Ferry! You get some of the best desi, specially South Indian/Bengali food at such reasonable and affordable prices. I do want to preface that while the service is quite slow here and it's mostly self serve, the owner seems to really care and puts all his efforts in the quality of the meal so this as well as ambiance can be totally waived in place of stellar food. My parents love the Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani and I absolutely love the paneer tikka masala here. You can tell they've let everything marinate for a while and the spices and flavor really come out of everything so well. On top of that, we never end up spending more than $60 here so it's such deal of a restaurant in the East Bay Tri Valley area. I'm looking forward to coming back many more times in the future with more friends and family who love a good quality, inexpensive desi meal. read more

Masala Ferry - Paneer Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan & Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

Everything was delicious! We came in with a group of five fairly close to closing, but not too close to closing, of course, because we're not monsters. They still gladly served us, and the staff was super friendly. We had a nice conversation with them and had no complaints at all. Everything we tried was very tasty, the atmosphere inside is casual and comfortable, and they even gave us some complimentary mishti doi to try, which was such a nice touch. read more

Masala Ferry in San Ramon is a gem! We had the Kolkata Fish Fry and Koriasutir kachori--both absolutely delicious and authentic. The flavors were spot-on. Rahul provided excellent service throughout our meal, attentive and friendly. Highly recommend if you're craving genuine Bengali cuisine. Will definitely be back! read more

Went for their weekend buffet. Every thing was super tasty. Rui kalia, mangsho, Kolkata style mutton biryani, reshmi Kabab, chicken 65, daal and many other items formed a perfect weekend buffet. Service was attentive. Place was quite clean. It's one of the best Indian buffets I have had in Bay Area. Will come back for more. read more

Masala Ferry - Weekend buffet. - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

This place has recently changed names and unfortunately the menu and recipes just are not the same anymore. This was our go to Indian place in town, but unfortunately I think we're looking for a new place. We ordered Chicken Tikka Marsala, Butter Chicken, plain nan, rice and samosas, all were just average, nothing special. read more

The paneer tikka masala here is outstanding--it's exactly like what you get in India. Rich, flavorful, and truly authentic. We also love their naan, which is always fresh and delicious. If you're looking for genuine Indian food, this place is one of the best. read more

Tried this new place in San Ramon with to go order for Kolkata style mutton biryani and tandoori chicken and the food was fantastic!! Specially the biryani was very tasty and mildly spicy and the mutton was extremely soft! They have other Kolkata and andhra dishes plan to try next time!! read more

Masala Ferry - Kolkata Style Mutton Biryani / Tandoori Chicken - Indian Near Me - San Ramon, California

Finally, we have a place we can truly vouch for when it comes to Bengali cuisine. The Bay Area has seen many attempts over the years to serve authentic Bengali food--some succeeded briefly, but the quality eventually declined. Masala Ferry feels like a breath of fresh air, serving the kind of food we grew up with. I've eaten here multiple times, and they have never disappointed. The highlight was our New Year's Eve catering order--the mutton biryani, mutton kosha and fish fry instantly brought back memories of Kolkata. It was as authentic as it gets.If you're craving for Bengali food, this is where you want to be. read more

Masala Ferry is a humble restaurant offering a short but flavorful menu of regional Indian cuisine from Bengal in the northeast and Andhra Pradesh in the south. The thalis were the perfect menu item to order to sample a bunch of different dishes in one complete meal. The Andhra Style Thali came in a veg and non-veg version--the veg thali featured butter paneer (paneer cubes in a creamy tomato curry), dal, raita, rice, a buttered roti flatbread, pickle, and gulab jamun; while the non-veg thali came with a choice of meat curries (I had the bone-in Andhra goat and the dark meat Gongura chicken), along with the same sides and accompaniments. The Bengali Style Thali also came in a veg and non-veg version, with the veg featuring Alu Posto (potato cubes in a creamy spiced poppy seed paste), Chanar Dalna (paneer balls and diced potatoes in a mild curry), Sona Moong Daal, rice, pickle, and gulab jamun. Finally, the non-veg Bengali thali came with a choice of two meat curries (I had the bone-in Kohsa Style Mutton and the Rui Kalia, a curry with boney fish), along with the other sides. Overall, everything here was nicely spiced, fresh, and delicious. I especially liked both the veg and non-veg Bengali thalis (which featured hard-to-find regional Indian flavors), but everything came at a good value, and the service was super friendly too! read more

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The food here is just okay overall--nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. Flavors were average and didn't really stand out compared to other Indian spots. What really disappointed me were the portion sizes, which felt quite small for the price. Portion sizes were a joke. This reinforced the fact that I should cook at home. It just doesn't cost that much to make a meal. read more

We absolutely love the authentic Bengali cuisine here and visit almost every week. Our go-to favorites include the Luchi, Fish Kalia, Mutton Kosha, Chicken Kosha, Basanti Pulao, Veg Chop, and Fish Fry. The desserts are freshly prepared -- the Gur Sondesh is our absolute favorite. The service is always excellent. We also recently ordered catering from Masala Ferry and were extremely pleased with the entire experience. The food was delicious, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it as well. read more

We have dined at Masala Ferry twice in the past month and both times were pretty good experiences. Unfortunately, a lot of the menu items we wanted were not available each time. So, it may be best to dine here earlier in the day, especially if you want certain curries or fish dishes. Regardless, I really enjoyed the luchi, chicken tikka kebab, and biriyani. My parents enjoyed the eggplant curry and an okra curry. Overall, customer service was slow and inconsistent and it seemed like the restaurant was understaffed. It is a pretty new business, so perhaps they need to work out some logistics or hire more staff. However, the restaurant itself was clean and comfortable, but nothing too special in terms of decor. The meal was enjoyable and tasty. Possibly worth visiting if you're in the area and would like an authentic and flavorful meal. read more

The food was delicious and full of flavor. The staff were friendly and the service was smooth. I really enjoyed the curry and naan, and the restaurant had a warm and comfortable atmosphere. I would definitely come back again. read more

We had three meals at Masala Ferry this past weekend. If you are missing authentic Bengali food from Kolkata or you want to try it you have to come here. The Karaishutir kachuri and luchi for breakfast on Mohaloya was so delicious. Mohaloya buffet included shukto, sonamuger daal, aloo posto, jhuri aloo bhaja, echor chingri, doi rui, chicken curry and mutton kosha. Each and every item was mouth-wateringly delicious and of authentic taste. The fish fry and chicken lollipop that we ordered the day before, were also excellent! Can't say enough good things about this place. Authentic Kolkata Bengali cuisine in Bay Area like never before. read more

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We tried this place first time . food was amazing. Restaurant was very clean and well Organized. Service was excellent they brought our food in a timely manner. Good job guys keep it up.. would definitely recommend trying it out... read more

I ordered Kolkata kosha mangsho n mishti doi for takeout. The meat is very good , tender, caramelized, very good taste. Instead of mishti doi , I get srikhand. I was disappointed after opening it. Hopefully they will fix it next time read more

Most amazing mutton kosha in Bay Area . Highly recommended to all Bengali food lovers .

Great food. Authentic taste. Fresh ingredients. Buffet is a must try. Good balance of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Service was fast and professional. Place has well spaced tables. Good for families. Equipped with kids high chair. Clean bathroom. Very friendly host. A must go place for East Indian food. read more

Authentic bengali food, reminds me of bengali weddings, excellent service and very hospitable. Truly enjoyed.

The food quality, quantity and the taste is top-notch. I would definitely recommend to my friends. I had ordered fish pakora- no fishy smell, chicken lollipop was not oily, and bezawarri mutton biryani- the meat was so tender and juicy. Mango lassi was tasty too. Definitely coming back again read more

Soulful food!! I would say. I am definitely going back. They did a great job with service too. The owner gave us the heads up on how much time it was going to take and worth waiting for the food. We ordered both vegetarian and non vegetarian meal, it tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend this business for the fresh food and hospitality. Ambiance was calm and comfortable. read more

We have been visiting Masala Ferry multiple times. We have experienced their buffet and ala-carte options. Each time we were greeted by courteous, polite and professional behavior by everyone. If you are looking for good Bengali snacks like Egg roll, chicken roll , fish fry; this is your go to location. Definitely try out their weekend buffet, which has both Bengali and other menu options. Ambiance is simple but professionally maintained. read more

Went for Mother's Day buffet-$30, not worth it. They mentioned ice cream as dessert but it was given in a very small container which they brought it to the table read more

Just checked them out last week and loved the authentic Bengali cuisine which is so hard to find in the Bay area. We ordered luchi alu dom, koraishutir kochuri alu dom, lachha parata, garlic naan, chicken lollipop, fish fry, reshmi kebab, kosha mangsho, chingri malai curry, mishti doi, patishapta etc etc. The food was excellent and the service was kind. Really appreciate that all the meat is halal. Will definitely be back for more! read more

Amazing food! We catered from here for our Diwali party and each dish was more delicious than the next. The beet chops and fish fry were authentic Bengali style! read more

Good food overall. You have to stay away from their Biryani .. thats one dish thats bad. I believe they mix curry and basmati rice and call it biryani. read more

Masala Ferry is Bengali/Andhra restaurant that replaced Hyderabadi Biryani house. This has recently opened and they owners are still figuring stuff out, so they take orders, serve food and even come and talk to you to make sure you can have the best experience there. We had the Bengali veg and chicken thali. It was very delicious and hugely satisfying. The base thali comes with daal, rice, chapati, chutney, papad, potato fry and one vegetable curry (aloo posto) or vegetable fry (okra fry). The non veg thali has choice of fish curry, chicken kosha or mutton kosha. The chicken was really good and will take you back to the Bengali cuisine of Kolkatta. We also tried their misti doi which was again very well done. Overall, an amazing experience! Will visit again. read more

Kolkata biriyani was bang on! Must try! Fish fry was good. Ghugni too! Good place to have Bengali food!

I don't know how, but somehow they have been able to recreate the flavor of the Kolkata Mutton Biryani exactly! It was light, airy, with a good quantity of meat/egg/ the compulsory and beautifully seasoned alu, all plentifully portioned amidst the flavored rice. The service was pretty quick as well, and Ambarish was very helpful in suggesting good side dishes. The food scene is Kolkata is well known, and I've been wishing for someone to bring well known Bengali delicacies to life and glad that Masala Ferry is finally addressing that gap! I hope that they can keep up the quality. Also, a brief shout out for their fish fry - it was slightly over done, but I loved how they have been able to get the crispiness, taste and flavor of the Calcutta fish fry. Epic! I also appreciate the fact that they've held on to the legacy Andhra delicacies also, which was the restaurant's original claim to fame for many years before it converted to Masala Ferry. read more

Very good food and courteous service. I had previously taken out their Kolkata biryani (mutton and chicken) and a few appetizers a few times, but this last weekend decided to try their buffet, which they have been running for the last couple of months. Plenty of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, and I was delighted that they had rui kalia - a staple Bengali rui/rohu fish dish, on the menu, alongside Basanti polau and mutton/goat kosha. The buffet had plenty of tasty appetizers as well, like babycorn manchurian, chicken and paneer tikkas, along with fish pakoras. There was a mixed veg dish, a customary paneer gravy dish, a daal, 3 different rices (including plain white/pulav/goat biryani) and plenty of accompaniments. Garlic/plain/butter naans are included within the buffet and brought to you table-side, as ordered. I was very happy after my meal, and whenever in the area, would love to either dine in, or take home food. I wish them all the best and hope they can sustain the quality and taste. read more

Service and food both is great I recommend this place the staff is friendly and helpful and the food always comes out fast and fresh I have been here a few times and never had a bad experience definitely a spot I will keep coming back to with friends and family read more

Food: taste soooo good our whole family loves it Service: nice nice nice It's so affordable and tasty food. Very hard to find Indian restaurants are affordable and have big portions, also delicious. Love it!! read more