Masala is a one-of-a-kind "find". Nice quit digs, great parking, wonderful real East Indian cuisine (Indian Subcontinent). The super Chef-Owner is a retired Anesthesiology MD who also holds a PhD in Food Sciences. And he does much of the cooking himself. Not inexpensive, but worth every penny ! Anything Tandoori or Masala will be great. Try lentil soup & buttery nan-gee. Great place for a quiet lunch. Spotless restrooms, easy parking, some shaded. Caveat: Watch closely for tall red sign, don't pass this up. read more

Back home in Lafayette for a family members graduation. My husband and I'd first stop is always Masala's! Family owned and operated since I was a little girl. Best Indian cuisine in town and lovely atmosphere. Dr Gupta and his son Kenny always make us feel right at home. THANK YOU read more

Masala has been around forever, likely because it offers consistently good Indian food. The portions are generous and well executed. The staff is always friendly and helpful, although timing of the meal varies. During our last visit, the wait between appetizers and main courses was longer than it should have been. We usually see the owner checking in with guests and you can tell many are regulars that he knows by name. The aesthetic is clean and modern with elegant Indian elements. read more

Masala Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Masala is a great place for Indian food in Lafayette. I was in town for work and my brother recommended we try this place. His kids don't eat Indian food (that is poor parenting right there) so he rarely gets to eat here. It was very good. The service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable and offered several recommendations. The owner worked the room and checked on us several times. You could tell that he is passionate about his restaurant and appreciated us as customers. I opted for the mixed grill and would strongly encourage you to do the same. It was a bit of everything cooked tandoori style. The stars of the dish were the lamb and shrimp but everything was great. The flavors of Indian food can be so complex and difficult to describe for me. The short version is that everything was rich with a super deep flavor that is really unique. Don't be scared if you have never eaten this style of cuisine before. It is truly delicious. If you are looking for a unique place to dine in Lafayette, make sure to add Masala to your list. read more

Masala Indian Kitchen - Tandoori Mix Grill - Indian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

We tried the chicken tiki masala to go, and can't say we were anything short of disappointed. We counted 5 small bite sized pieces of chicken in a container full of tomato sauce. The Naan came separate at the fee of $5. Our total meal costed around $30. Mind you we only got the chicken tiki masala and Naan. The entree we didn't enjoy, but I'll spare the restaurant of that blame, it's just not for us. Over all though, the price is the main reason we're not going here again, but we can't get over the portions either. We went into the restaurant and rhe ambiance consisted of various decorations of Indian culture, but it didn't seem legit.. overall, not a good place to visit. This is imitation Indian food that isn't worth it with all factors considered. ​ read more

This place deserves 5 stars. the atmosphere is so relaxing and dimly lit, spacious too but the seating is intimately done, and the FOOD -- cant get enough. Be wary of the spice though! Definitely go for something mild before exploring your hotter options. Also, the service is a 10/10, the servers are well informed and attentive. EVERYTHING here is immaculate, so food wise: the bread with both sauces offered is amazing, the butter chicken, curry, or tikka masala, amazing. read more

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Enjoy Indian food and travel for work so always a solo diner. Dining room had a romantic feel and was super quiet. Usually I go for the bar atmosphere but wanted some good grub. Started with the chicken 65 and garlic naan. Would have like the chicken crispier but the naan was delicious. The chicken Vindaloo was tasty and had just the right amount of heat. Only had water to drink but they had huge drink selection and offered dessert. Would come again! read more

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Always fresh and seasoned to perfection. The servers are so kind. The dining room is so cozy.

This place here had great food. I like the fact that you lower the spice level for newbies like me. Had the Butter chicken and a chicken appetizer also. Both cooked fresh and really packed full of flavor. read more

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I order from here all the time because of the quality of the food. I ate inside for the first time and it was just as lovely - nice romantic vibe with low lights and not loud or bustling. Server checked on us in a timely manner. I've never had a bad thing to say about Masala! read more

Masala Indian Kitchen - Lamb Dish - Indian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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I got a to-go order of paneer tikka masala, butter naan and the asked for an appetizer recommendation and chose the tikki chaat. So delicious and flavorful. Will be coming back soon! read more

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The food is amazing!!! You will have a "party in your mouth" for those who dare to try the fabulous food Allie was our menu specialist and she was able to answer all of our questions and took our preferences and requests to give us the best food experience!!!! Indian food can be intimidating if you are unfamiliar with the ingredients Most think "it must be too hot" (when in fact , the spices are incredibly tasty and give the dishes wonderful depth and flavor) Without hesitation I encourage everyone to try Indian food at least once in your culinary experience Go to Masala Indian Kitchen on Kaliste Saloom You will not be sorry!!!! The ambiance is amazing and adds to the delightful experience read more

Okay. If you order Indian Hot be prepared for real heat. Not "I kind of like hot food", not "I order my wings Hot at a local wing place". This food was HOT as in I have not drank milk in 20 years and that is all I can think about. But the food is also very tasty, somehow. We did the Chicken 65 to start, Baingan Bhartha and the Vindaloo. We are not local, but I would stop here when passing through. Naan was okay. Service was friendly. read more

So good. Went in for solo lunch. Ambiance was nice, food was delicious. Butter chicken didn't disappoint read more

Masala Indian Kitchen - Butter Chicken and Raita Dip - Indian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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We ordered the Chicken Bryani & Samosas Tikka. Both were absolutely delicious. The chicken was very tender and the samosas were stuffed with delicious vegetable and potato. The sauce is accompanying all also perfect ....highly recommend. read more

Love this place!!!! Me and my husband order regularly and never have any problems. Well worth the money.

Masala is a favorite for Indian food that I've visited plenty of times. Great food, great portions, great variety and great flavors. I've had different dishes from butter chicken to lamb rogan josh and chicken tikka. It never disappoints. On my most recent visit, our server was very helpful in answering questions we had about the menu items. Our appetizer was a kind of "dip" made with samosas with chips for dipping, and it was great. My entree was the chicken tikka. The owner stopped by a few times to see how we liked the food and if we needed anything, which was nice. I've had great dine-in and pick up experiences here each time! read more

Masala Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Food was amazing! I had the chicken jalfrezzi and my husband had the chili chicken. Surprising amount of food and so very tasty. They also have a pastry chef in the kitchen. That pretty much makes dessert inevitable. I have an egg allergy so I opted for one of the traditional Indian desserts and my husband had a Bailey's cheesecake. He actually stopped eating his meal to have dessert and was very pleased with the choice. The owner came to speak with us a few times. Both he and our server were very friendly and welcoming. Very nice place. Oh, and don't forget the garlic naan! read more

Masala Indian Kitchen - Chili chicken - Indian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Masala offers authentic Indian cuisine that is simply mouthwatering! The aromatic spices, flavorful curries, and perfectly cooked naan make every meal a memorable experience. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere create the perfect setting to savor these delicious dishes. read more

Went for a quick lunch, service was a little slow at first when getting seated, however was spacious with nice ambiance. Waiter was good, and I liked the chai tea. The appetizer was ok the meat could have been better but the three chip was a nice flavorful surprise. The chicken tikka was good, nice flavor with sauce, rice underwhelmed a bit but was picked up by the sauce. The tandoori chicken looked great but was missing flavor. Garlic naan lacked garlic flavor and was just ok. Nicely presented, if they up the flavor profile this would be a place to return to. read more

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Food was absolutely amazing got the butter chicken and garlic Naan. The butter chicken had the perfect spicy level to it. My waitress Allie was amazing! I'll definitely will be back again. read more

Masala Indian Kitchen - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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This was our second time to visit and the food was excellent again. My wife had the chicken korma and I had the butter chicken and naan. We will be back! read more

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Great food! I absolutely enjoyed this restaurant. I was in The area for a funeral. The food was absolutely delicious and our waitress was awesome. read more

The butter chicken was delicious!! The waitress was so attentive and the restaurant is beautiful! read more

Masala Indian Kitchen - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Great food, wonderful customer service, and a great ambiance. This restaurant is great for date night or a small family gathering.

Visited this spot last week and really pondered on if I'd even leave a review but here I am... The waitress was friendly but past that, the food was subpar. I had the Dahl soup, the actual lentils were missing and the soup had more of a "chili" taste. The Malai Kofta tasted like nacho cheese dip. I had to send it back. The Mango Lassi was really tart, heavy yogurt but the mango was missing. It was also colder than a banker's heart in the place. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Great food and service. Kenny went above and beyond. Definitely we will be coming here again next time we visit Lafayette! Thank you Masla!! read more

Masala is a staple for Indian cuisine in Lafayette. Located on Kaliste Saloom (not far from Costco), this gem of a restaurant is serving up tasty food and plenty of it. The garlic naan is excellent. My go-to favorites are the butter chicken and chicken Tiki Masala. They offer vegetarian options as well.. they are just as good, if not better, than their non-vegetarian dishes. Seating is comfortable. Low lit, great service, owner is super nice. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

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Great food nice and spicy, excellent service, very clean restaurant. Dining here is a real treat.

Masala is one of those places that was "on my list". I had to have it, even more so since I found out it is the only Indian restaurant in Lafayette. What?! In a town full of restaurants I expect many (or at least a few) Indian options. I drove past it so many times and lusted after what I knew would be heaven inside those doors. My daughter and I happened to be off around the same time for lunch one day recently and since she is my favorite lunch date I called and asked (begged) her to come with me. She is somewhat of an adventurous eater finally now after much prodding from me...this is the child who would not eat boiled crawfish early in life "because ewww, it has eyes!"...so she agreed. Our waiter was patient with my date and suggested a bento type box for her so she could sample a little of everything. I ordered my usual Chicken Tikka Masala. I tasted a little bit of what was on her plate and it was all perfect. Like really perfect. The Chicken Tikka Masala was just what I'd expect and more. Their balsamic rice was fluffy and cooked perfectly and the Chai crème brulee dessert had us fighting over the last bite. Five stars all the way! read more

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Always a favorite when in town. I crave this when I am not. My favorite is the chicken tikka masala. Not spicy but full of flavor. And you will definitely fill up. The naan is great too. Then ambiance is really cool and could be great for friends or a date. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable. read more

Food was so salty you couldn't eat it. This was the second time this happened. Done with this place!

First time I came here and the service was friendly and attentive. The appetizer came first and in just the perfect amount of timing the main course came after (honey chicken and forgot the other one). Had to save some belly space for desert and that was delish! I recommend 100%. Rice pudding was interesting but would def rather get the vanilla bean Brulé. read more

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Came here for the second time and we were completely ignored by all the waiters and owner. Parties that arrived before us were getting waited on before us. We, weren't even greeted or anything. Disappointed in the horrible service because the food is really good. I will be taking my money somewhere else. read more

When I say I could literally eat here everyday, I really could. This was were I first was properly introduced to Indian cuisine, and I can't go back! Love it! read more

They're open for lunch! Ordered the butter naan and raita dip and butter chicken (mild). 10 out of 10 through and through. The range of fresh tastes from each dish was both unique and delightful. My recommendation for "beginners" items are to order these. The bread pudding was lovely and not too sweet. Portions are great. Two orders of Naan, the small portion of raita dip, one order of butter chicken and one bread pudding fed three adults to satisfaction. read more

Came here for lunch with my team during a work trip. It was the only Indian restaurant I knew of in Lafayette. I ordered the lunch special "thali" with chili chicken, dal, mattar (pea) paneer, rice, naan, and pakora. The pakora was acceptable. The chili chicken was made well although I did need some extra spicy sauce on the side to add more flavor. Dal was also ok. None of the stuff was special or great and the flavors were very Americanized. Three things upset me very much: 1) The mattar paneer just looked days old and tasted really off. The texture and everything about it was just off. 2) The "thali" was served in a bento box style which baffled me because trying to eat Indian food in a bento box just didn't feel right and it was hard and uncomfortable. 3) when a co-worker and I asked for our own spicy sauce each the waitress refused and said "one will be enough" and walked away It was very rude and unnecessary. And we had to skimp together on the sauce and we were quite far apart as it was a group of 6. The three issues just kinda made me get a weird vibe from this place. If this was Houston, I'd give it 1 star. But since it was Lafayette I'll give it 2 because honestly I didnt expect that much from it as it doesn't have much to compare and compete against and well at least it had this option for halal meat. read more

Stopped by this restaurant twice on the way to and from my work trip. Hara Paneer Tikka...was decent. But the onions and bell pepper were not cooked in Tandoor along egg Paneer. Malai Kofta...there was some ingredient which was too strong, hence horrible tasting dish. Waitress was considerate enough to replace it with different dish. Mattar Paneer ...was OK. Just about eatable. Veg Hakka noodles... Dish was decent...more like Masala noodles. It was NOT hakka noodles. Nowhere close. Somehow doesn't feel like it caters to Indian taste. More like an Americanized version. Also pricey. Will not return. read more

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Doc is superb and so is his food! Love that place snd we had no idea what to order! He helped us!

I love trying different foods, however I didn't enjoy the food. The customer service was horrible. The waiter seemed very impatient and wasn't very friendly. It was my first time trying Indian food, so I was excited and believed I was getting authentic Indian food. The butter chicken was gross, had a weird smell, the chicken tasted processed, and the sauce was a light pink. It had no taste and looked like a slop soup. The garlic naan taste like garlic bread. The vegetable samosas were the only thing I enjoyed. The Mango Lassi tasted like hot mango yogurt mixed with sour cream. I give this place a 0/10 and wouldn't recommend because it's not authentic Indian food, lack good customer service, and might just need better cooks. :) read more