Masala Magic is hands down one of the best Indian restaurants I've visited! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and made with authentic spices. The butter chicken was rich and creamy, the biryani was perfectly cooked, and the garlic naan was soft, buttery, and absolutely delicious. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and had a great atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. The service was fast, and everything exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for authentic Indian food with excellent service and generous portions, Masala Magic is the place to go. I highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back with family and friends read more

The service for takeout is unbelievably slow. I'm honestly shocked that customers have to wait 1 to 1.5 hours for a to-go order. This was on a Tuesday night, and I still waited over an hour in my car for just two simple dishes. It feels like this restaurant prioritizes dine-in customers over takeout orders. They seem to enjoy the appearance of being busy, but in reality, the kitchen is just extremely slow. The food isn't exceptional enough to justify these kinds of wait times. If you're planning to order takeout, be prepared for a very long wait. I would give this place 0 stars if I could. Ridiculous read more

So, I'm a little mixed about this place. I did the mistake and came on a busy night. Little did I know but I came after a video had gone viral showcasing their food. So because of that, service was incredibly overwhelmed and slow since they weren't prepared for a huge surge of people.. I had flagged down someone for water cups and forks. The kitchen was also overwhelmed and extremely backed up to where I waited an hour and half for everything to arrive. The food arrived in time blocks. First it was the drinks. The drinks were very tasty. No issues, My appetizer arrived next. The puff balls you see in the pic were absolutely delicious and had a refreshing taste to it. Unfortunately, I didn't know I would be playing the waiting game next. The tandoori chicken showed up, and that was it, even though I ordered more stuff. Lastly, the rice shows up, along with aloo golbi and the naan bread. All carbs which made eating it felt heavy. Like all you can eat pasta from Olive Garden. No water to help either since no waiter/waitress was available. My one mistake was I should have ordered a saucy dish like a curry instead of the tandoori chicken, that way it would have arrived at the very end with everything, making it easier to eat instead of all carbs. The food is good but be prepared to wait a while. Plan accordingly. read more

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Came here for my dads birthday! Inside is surprisingly really nice! Definitely causal but nice, can be upscale. We were seated right away for a Sunday night. Servers were good. Customer service could be a bit better. But they did good. Food was tasty! The butter chicken and goat curry were really good. Garlic naan was yummy and we ordered noodles! That was also good. Only suggestion is. On the table they just stack the plates and the glasses with the silverware. And you have to individually hand them out to your table, they don't do that for you, and I feel like they should. But overall. A good experience! Would come again and I do recommend read more

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Went with my Dad and sister for the lunch buffet, it was really soothing the shai paneer, ever since I found out about it awhile ago I like it a little more if not equal to better chicken. This might be my go to spot for Indian food when I'm in the area read more

Masala Magic - Shahi Paneer with rice and naan - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

This place is fairly new, well decorated and staff seem to collaborate very well. The food is very good! We started with the samosa chaat, so good!! The main course, we did this family style! We had the tandoori chicken, butter chicken and tikka masala. Everything was very good with consistency flavors. It looks like they have a buffet option as well, next time I'm in town I'll definitely aim to try the buffet! read more

Masala Magic - Butter Chicken and Achari Chicken Masala - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

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Oh my goodness! This place is worth the drive from the East Bay. The food was so incredibly delicious! The butter chicken and garlic naan? Oh yes! Mmmmmm good! The fried fish appetizer? Oh my word! So perfect! And the veggie biryanis? Drool. So good. I wish I didn't live far away. Did I mention the staff was really cool? So charming- we had lots of laughs! Please take me back! read more

They serve Dosas. So good. Food is fresh. Not left over. Service is fast. Staff is very attentive to your needs of spice. Inside is clean and welcoming. I just love the this place and the welcoming vibe. Awsome. read more

We went for the dinner service and they were really busy. They quickly cleared a table for us and seated us. We ordered paneer tikka masala, masala dosa, papadam, garlic naan, rice, and paneer pakoras. Everything was delicious. The service, atmosphere, and vibe were all great. Would definitely recommend to try. read more

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We had a great experience for our first visit. The food was so good and the service was great! We will definitely be back! read more

Masala Magic - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

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We were travelling through Modesto and searched for Indian food Internet gave this option. We had lunch buffet. Now the food review .. worst Indian food I have ever had. The daal tasted bad the chicken masal was not cooked good. Overalll I hoped Yelp gave an option to give minus read more

Heard a lot about this place,hence wanted to try and I am happy we did.I am usually not that impressed with Indian restaurants as I am a good cook myself. But this place genuinely is amazing ,we tried their "Amritsari Fish" and "green chicken tikka " as starters.Garlic naan and daal makhani as main course, which was good as well. We liked the starter more. Ambience was pleasing and service was fast. If you are in and around Modesto ,definitely worth trying this place. read more

Food was delicious and the inside was very nice! Their chairs are so comfy. Would definitely come back again read more

Masala Magic - Basmati Rice Mango Lassi Garlic Naan Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

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Best Indian food in the 209, hands down. Indian food is one of my favorites. I've tried all the local spots. This place actually blew me away. It took great one step further. Absolutely phenomenal food. read more

I had a great experience at Masala Magic! The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. You can really tell that a lot of care goes into every dish. The owner is amazing--very helpful and attentive to customers, and they make you feel truly welcome from the moment you walk in. Great service and great atmosphere all around. They also have really yummy, fresh sweets that are definitely worth trying! I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend giving Masala Magic a try! read more

Chicken dishes were delicious. Garlic naan was warm and fresh. Also had the yogurt raita to help cool your mouth when the spice is too much. You can ask for mild or hot spice which is really nice. read more

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Found a family fave! Buffet is such a good option. I love the samosas with the mint and tamarind chutney, naan and shahi paneer. Dont forget the masala chai. Everything I tried was good. I highly recommend this place. We will definitely be back! read more

The staff is so friendly and the restaurant is super clean! The food is amazing! Everything tastes amazing and freshly made! read more

I love Indian food but I really didn't care for theirs. The sauce was much too sweet and the chicken was bland. Their entrees do not come with rice either. The restaurant itself is really beautifully set up and decorated nicely. read more

I went to Masala Magic with my co-worker friends. The decor was amazing. I liked the big, fancy, comfortable chairs especially. We got the lunch buffet so, I tried a little bit of everything. The food is delicious and very fresh. The restaurant is incredibly clean and the staff are very friendly. The prices are great and I will definitely be coming back! read more

Masala Magic - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

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Nice ambiance, very friendly customer service, food taste good. A good spot to eat lot of space with nice decor, food taste good, good quantity. read more

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Me and the wife came out to try the new place out. We had chicken curry, which was excellent. We also had butter chicken, which was excellent some garlic naan have to rate this a five all day long read more

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This place was good the food took a long time but worth the wait . The sweets were good. The water was good and cold best water i have ever had. This was one of a kind water. We loved our server and we will come back soon. read more

Masala Magic - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

The wife and I love Indian cuisine and this restaurant popped up on her Instagram feed. The buffet special was promoted and we decided to give it a try. Upon arrival we were greeted and welcomed with smiles and seated. The place is beautiful and the seats were super comfortable. I'm a really big guy so the seats, booth, and waiting area looked like I was chilling at someone's house lol. The AYCE buffet special. Included with the special was the House Chai & Naan Bread (Butter or Garlic). There was a selection of sauces, some fruit and salad, a dessert offering, Raita and 10 hot food offerings to choose from. These are the items I tried off the buffet line: 1. Special Rice of the Day: 10/10 Starting high already. This was my favorite. It had just right amount of kick and filled with vegetables and paneer. It was so flavorful and I honestly could have eaten just the rice and been satisfied. 2. Dal Tadka: 7/10 It was dal. This was just what I expected Dal to taste like, and it was flavorful but neutral enough to give my pallet a break. 3. Chana Masala 8/10 I've always been a fan of Chana Masala. This was good in my opinion. I can eat this over rice anytime for a long time. 4. Chicken Curry: 9/10 So good. The curry had a very mild kick and the chicken breast piece I had was tender and juicy. Usually when people stew chicken it can get dry and chewy especially the breast piece but this was so much better. 5. Samosa: 8.5/10 Not sure if they are made in house. If so, then great job. lol. The potatoes at some places can be so bland and these were not the case. I enjoyed them with, and without any chutneys or sauces. Crispy exterior and soft interior this was great. 6. Tandoori Chicken: 9/10 I haven't had a great Tandoori Chicken experience until today. In-house or takeout the chicken would be cold, overcooked and dry. Today's chicken had a great char on it and was super juicy. I told my wife that they won me over with this chicken. Man it was memorable to me. 7. House Chai: 9/10 This was perfectly sweet and the spices were delicious. It seemed to be a bit heavy on black cardamom (assuming it was used) but it really worked well. I had a lot of tea today. Thank you The last dish I tried was an order I placed off the menu that wasn't part of the buffet. I was craving some lamb and I decided to order a lamb dish. Lamb Vindaloo 5/10 The dish was served hot and I can tell was prepared fresh. The lamb was tender and dish lacked salt. The potatoes were slightly undercooked as they did have a bite to them, which added a nice texture to the dish. If it was on purpose, great job. The dish was also more gravy than lamb and potatoes. For the price I felt like I could have gotten more meat and potatoes than sauce. I am not a food critic, I just love good food and so far this place has it. The food was piping hot off the buffet line and it was delicious. We will definitely come back to try more of what they have to offer. The FOH staff was so friendly and helpful. Always checking on us, and making sure our experience was pleasant. I'm glad we have a new Indian Cuisine Restaurant in the neighborhood. Until next time. read more

The picture is not the best, but you can see it's almost all gone, and that's for a reason! This was so good. Garlic naan and lamb tikka. I just ordered my food to go, but the service was great. There is a full bar that had a TV with cricket on. I was watching and one of the servers explained it to me. The inside of the restaurant was clean and nice. There is a buffet that I will go back and try when I have more time. Definitely go here! read more

Masala Magic - Lamb Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Modesto, California

The staff at Masala Magic were incredibly warm and welcoming. They helped clear the room for decor and rearranged the tables with us. They provided glass for the tables adding the best finishing touches. The owner was so helpful, sweet, and easy to work with. The food was authentic and very tasty. Lighting was perfect for decor and photography. Overall would recommend this place for dining or hosting an event. read more

The food is sooooooo good. My husband is Indian and he doesn't go out for Indian food u less it is really good. We've eaten here 3 times in the last month. The vibe inside is super upscale as well. Glad we have a place like this in Ceres. read more

I highly recommend this newly opened restaurant. The food and service quality was truly exceptional. Good ambiance and great customer service. read more

I ordered chicken tika masala and is very tasty, garlic naan delicious, the chicken with vegetables cooked in the brick oven is also very good.the Ambience is nice and relaxing the couches are comfortable and they are fancy,the service is similar to the fast food restaurant, they can improve on that,they are nice but not checked out often. read more

Everything I've tried here is amazing! Fresh soft garlic naan, spicy butter chicken full of flavor, great tamarind sauce etc. chicken

From the moment we walked in, everything felt welcoming and warm. The food? INCREDIBLE. Every dish tasted unbelievably fresh, perfectly spiced, and clearly made with care. You can tell they don't cut corners. Rich flavors, beautiful presentation, and that homemade depth you just can't fake. Honestly some of the best Indian food I've had. And the service totally blew me away. The staff is hands-down the most attentive and friendly in the valley. They checked on us just the right amount, gave great recommendations, and made us feel genuinely taken care of the whole time. This is officially my new favorite spot. If you love amazing food and top-tier hospitality, this place is a MUST visit. Already planning my next trip back! read more

Wonderful food and very polite service. The dining area has lots of art; a variety of seating; and is comfortable for small and large groups. Next time I will try the buffet! read more

Tried this new gem in ceres, ca yesterday! I went on a Saturday night & the place was pretty packed and busy, therefore customer service was a bit slow. We tried the dhokla chaat 5/10, achari paneer tikka it was good but I felt like it could be better just tasted a lot of spices nothing else. Masala soda had way too much lemon in it. Mango lassi was way too sweet. Chole butare were a 10/10 but butare size was very big for the amount of channey provided so those needed to be a bigger portion size. Dosa was mid & malai kofta 8/10. But i'd be back again to try their buffet. Ambiance was nice too. read more

Good food. Nice and clean. Only thing is service on the slow side..could be a little bit faster.

I follow Cuzzo eats on Instagram. He recommended this place and the food was amazing BEST tasting butter, chicken with amazing flavors and their tandoori chicken , But the service sucks. read more

Had a great meal here. Ordered the standard butter chicken and naan. and it was great. The service and atmosphere is why I would go back. Nice place for a casual dinner date. Thank you for the hospitality. read more

Service was great, food was all delicious and fresh the place as a whole was clean and well maintained would definitely eat here again

The food here is amazing. I've come on quite a few times. Their samosas and chaat are great appetizers. All the entrees so far have been great. I'll update my review if it ever changes lol The service is great, the ambiance is great, the music is good and they even have a bar. It's a great spot read more

The food was delicious we had the buffet and it was great and the service was very nice also the decor was very beautiful

Food was super tasty. Would come everytime. Service was amazing. Ambiance is chill and family friendly. Everything is clean. Those low 1 rated reviewers. Do not take their word lol. People dont know what they are talking about read more