Absolutely delicious food! We love Indian Food and this was really up there in flavor. We came in for lunch at the tail end of a huge party so I completely understand they were trying to clean up from that. The place was clean the service was good, the food was absolutely delicious! read more

Masala Mantra - Indian Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

We went for a second time to Masala Mantra! We both wanted something with some heat & they did not disappoint. We started with the vegetarian Samosas which came with almost crispy chickpea in a sweet chutney. Delicious! I had a shrimp dish which came with 8 very large shrimp & was spiced perfectly. The heat started to build as I ate . My husband had a very spicy chicken dish & we added perfect garlic & regular naan. Service was wonderful as before. We never needed to ask for anything. A great addition to the area! I only wish they offered more dishes, but definitely worth the trip. read more

Excellent!! Masala Mantra was a recommendation and I am glad to have tried it while back in town. As someone who's lived on HH for a long time, it is nice to see an Indian cuisine option open - I believe this is the only, and perhaps first one. It's funny though, it took over where a short-lived zaxbys used to be. They did a great job with the building and you really would have no idea and it's really not important to this review or the restaurant but just a fun fact. Anyways, it wasn't very busy when we arrived so we were sat immediately. Really interesting but they give you iPad-like devices for the menu. You don't order on them or anything and still get service as usual but that was neat. The service was great - our server checked in on us, made sure we had what we needed, etc. I am not too experienced with Indian food and have only really had Chicken TiKka Masala (and Naan) so you can guess that it is what I got. We were a very easy table as all three of us did - two mild orders and one medium + two orders of garlic naan and one of the kashmiri naan. The decor of the restaurant was cool - had some neat lighting fixtures, and I really liked the silverware and dishes. The presentation of the meal was also really neat!! The tikka masala itself came in a little individual cauldron pot and it was served with a little bowl of basmati rice. The naans came in cool little metal baskets. I mentioned the silverware before because they had super long stems which was much appreciated and perfect for the depth of the cauldron bowl - a regular spoon would have been super messy!! Now, onto the taste, flavor, and portions! Wow! All was phenomenal. The garlic naan was hot and they did not skip out on the garlic -- nor were they stingy with the amount either. The tikka masala was huge and flavors were YUM. There actually was a kind of surprise sweetness to the mild but it was not too sweet. The medium spice definitely had a significant kick comparatively speaking, but not overly spicy either. I think an in between would be good. The portions were considerate, we had some leftovers for later that were delicious. I will definitely be adding masala mantra to my regular spots when in town. Great job!!! Definitely recommend! read more

Very busy restaurant and full of Imdian people dining which is a good sign. We got the vegetable tikka masala, Bombay Lamb chops and chicken vindaloo. The lamb chops were way overcooked and served with raw vegetables, not with the cream sauce that it was marinated in. Vindaloo and tikka was well seasoned and tender with a kick of spice!!! If you don't need much attention from your server, you'll enjoy this place overall. Authentic and well designed interior makes it feel like elevated cuisine. I would come back and just not order thmascara, They do seem to habe a tough time turning the tables quickly and cleaning them. This is my second time seeing several uncleared tables. Happy dining! read more

This was the best Indian food I have ever had! We had the Chicken Biryani, the Chicken tikka masala, the Goat Pepper Fry , and the Chicken Indian Inferno with garlic Naan. Every plate was absolutely delicious with the perfect spice level ordered. They also had some unique cocktails. We tried the cumin citrus, which was unlike any cocktail that I had ever had, but was very flavorful. The price was reasonable, service was great and the place is beautiful. Overall I would absolutely recommend this place. read more

Solid Indian food. The traditional curry and Vindaloo were great. Lunch specials are the way to go. A good addition to the local food scene. Recommend read more

Lovely atmosphere and great service. Some of the best Indian food I've ever had (former NYCer...). Highly reco: Masala Mantra Special Grill read more

Ordered pickup and everything was great! Super nice staff, quick service , and food was excellent. Great choice when in Hilton Head! read more

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This was my second visit to Masala Mantra. The food is hands down one of the best Indian cuisines I've eaten and that includes NYC. Ruben was our server. He was on top of it all. I almost always ask the server his/her name so I can address them by name. He in turn asked our names and proceeded to address us by name through the evening. We wanted for nothing. You will fall in love with the beautifully decorated venue. Golds and deep colors adorn with perfect lighting. The butter sauce, saag and pani puri were all Swadish. Don't forget some garlic naan. Enjoy! read more

This is a beautiful restaurant with outstanding Indian dishes. Granite tabletops, mosaic tile, unique glass tabletop water carafes, even gold tone silverware. We were a party of eight and everyone loved their food! Everything was fresh and delicious. Some of our party didn't want anything spicy and our server made menu recommendations accordingly. Each menu item indicates if it is nut free, dairy free, gluten free, or spicy. There's plenty of mild or spicy dishes to choose from. There's a whole section of wonderful vegetarian dishes, too. Excellent Naan - we tried Bullet (spicy), Onion, and Garlic Naan. All fresh and delicious. Service was excellent from start to finish. Don't miss this place for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommended! read more

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Food amazing! Great service I would definitely return. Homemade naan and butter chicken with just the right amount of spice read more

This place rocks! We moved here from NJ a few years back and were so sad to leave our favorite Indian restaurant behind. We were never able to find anything anywhere that compared... until Masala Mantra! EVERYTHING is excellent. I love how they make the chicken vindaloo authentically spicy and don't tone it down for the Americans. I'm not going to lie... we've driven 39 minutes just for take out. So good! read more

Were visiting from upstate sc; we had a fantastic meal at Masala Mantra! The paneer korma was rich and flavorful, and the tandoori chicken was perfectly seasoned and juicy. We started with a crispy papadum appetizer and loved the garlic naan, which was warm, fluffy, and full of flavor. Everything paired so well together. To finish, we had the kheer a rice pudding we always enjoy. It was a light, creamy, and comforting dessert perfect after a spicy meal. The food was delicious, but what really stood out was the amazing customer service. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic Indian food in a relaxed, inviting setting. read more

Masala Mantra - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Let me start by saying that as a Hilton Head regular, I'm soooo glad that the island finally has a good Indian restaurant. We went on Christmas Day.. a party of 9. Our mistake that we didn't get reservations; it seemed like the whole local population was celebrating their Christmas there. :) The host, Vedh, was very welcoming; we were initially told it would be a one hour wait, but he accommodated us after 45 mins in the outside sitting area which we didn't mind. So let me start my ratings: Ambiance: 4/5.. best thing is that it doesn't look like the typical Indian "shop" style restaurant. Cheerful and basic and clean. Somewhat tight but that's nothing on the restaurant's side. Service: I can't rate this in all honesty because on Christmas Day, they only offered a buffet. But, because they accommodated us and were very courteous, I must say they would be a 4/5. I'm cutting 1 point because the food wasn't being filled as fast as it should and most of the dishes weren't piping hot as they should be. Food: Ok so the naans were a 5/5!!! The mango lassi was a 5/5. Samosas were 5/5... big and fully loaded with potatoes without the peas that other Indian places stuff and I hate! Other than that, I'd rate the few things that I ate as the following: Welcome drink/lemonade: 5/5 refreshing! Chicken biryani: 2/5 bland and tasteless Shrimp curry: 3/5.. curry was tasteless but there was a good amount of shrimps Saag peas: 2/5... just like a paste, tasteless and who puts peas in saag? Chicken tandoori: 4/5 Channa masala: 4/5 Lamb Rogan Josh: 4/5 on the gravy only (I didn't eat meat coz of Halal issues) Gobi Manchurian: 4/5 really crispy and nice Rice pudding/Kheer: 0/5... horrible watery.. porridge like Gulab Jamans: I could tell they were the packaged store bought Raita: 1/5... yogurt was smelly Chutneys: 5/5 Salad: 5/5 Fresh fruit: 5/5 They also had Chicken korma, Tikka masala, paneer something and butter chicken which I didn't try. Overall, it was soooo refreshing to eat desi food in such a beautiful environment! It's a very welcome change. I just think that it was over-priced because the bill for 9 buffets plus 7 drinks was $449. (And then with tip n all, it was well over $550.) So dissecting it, about $40/head was a bit over the top. I think the restaurant needs to re-look at their buffet pricing. read more

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Stopped in at this new Indian restaurant with my dad and my husband for dinner on Monday night. We split two orders of naan and three curries. We had the garlic naan and bullet naan (garlic with chili oil) - we preferred the garlic. For the means we had Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Rogan Josh (spicy in a good way), and Matar Paneer. All three came with with rice. We were full after all that food but could not resist the Gajar Halwa for dessert - yum! The decor is very warm and cozy; I loved the dark greens and golds throughout the place. Service was great. read more

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Was excited to try Masala Mantra when visiting Hilton Head given all the great reviews online. I called them up several hours ahead of time to make a reservation, but was told by a gentleman that it wouldn't be necessary. We showed up shortly after 8 PM when much of the dinner crowd had already left and there were quite a few tables open. We requested an open booth by the window, but they insisted that we be seated in the interior of the restaurant in a table with half padded booth seating and chairs on the opposite side. When I asked again about sitting in a normal booth by the window, I got a very off-putting vibe from the guy when he refused, insisting that it's only for larger groups. I'm not very hard to please and treat others with kindness and respect, but I got a negative take-it-or-leave feeling from the staff at that point, so opted to take my business elsewhere. They clearly couldn't care less about losing a customer over something as simple as a preferred choice of table, when clearly many tables were open, which makes absolutely no business sense and is a major fail on the hospitality side. This was a first in my travels as businesses generally value the patronage of customers, but not Masala Mantra, so I would not recommend them to others. Luckily, Java Burrito Company was right around the corner with equally great reviews and they were happy to serve us with a smile. read more

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We went here for the buffet on Christmas and everything was so good! The service was great and the Indian cocktails even better! The dishes were prepared in traditional Indian style, they did a really good job for the amount of people that were in that restaurant that day! I will definitely return when I am in the HH area! read more

Best Indian restaurant we have been to in a long time. The area we live in doesn't have any good Indian restaurants so we alway look for them when we are on the road. On this road trip we ate at 3 different Indian restaurants in 3 cities and this was by far the best! read more

Surprisingly great! The food and service was not what you would expect In a beach town. I will definitely go back read more

My wife and I live in Beaufort, so it's a bit of a trip for us--but it was definitely well worth the drive! Food was excellent, service was incredible (it was like we had our own private servers) and the ambience was nice. We met the owner, who went out of his way to make us feel welcomed (and he offered us some free desert which was nice of him). There are a great selection of Indian beers and local beers as well and they have a liquor license, so you can order wine or mixed drinks. I just wish it wasn't so far away from us otherwise we'd be there every week! So, if you like great Indian great Indian food, definitely check this place out--you will not be disappointed! Ken & Colleen D. read more

I tried this for lunch today at Hilton Head, I was really craving Indian food. I got the Vegetable Tikka Masala. I didn't think the lunch menu was a good deal so I ordered off the dinner/regular menu. I thought the curry was delicious! I ordered it spicy for the spice level and it had the perfect amount of kick. The curry was a good portion and was just great. The rice portion was ironically too small, plenty of curry though. read more

Masala Mantra - Wonderful curry! Very tasty and good portion size. Rice portion was very small (hard to tell from the photo) - Indian Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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It was amazing experience. We were lucky to try their Christmas buffet and it was the best buffet I've ever had. The service was excellent. We were asked to seat outside because the interior seats were all booked. So we were sitting next to a Buddha statue. Special experience for Christmas dinner. read more

Ordered takeout here for a large group and while the wait was an hour (understandable), the food was great and they got everything correct. Everyone enjoyed their food, with myself ordering samosas, Chana masala, and some garlic naan. I really liked how thick the Chana masala was and it was super flavorful. The samosas were also so good, really crispy and flavorful. Always love how diet friendly Indian is and it stays one of my favorite types of food. Masala mantra did not disappoint read more

The food was awesome and the staff was so nice! This is a must try for locals or if you are visiting the area! read more

Masala Mantra - Dal Makhani - Indian Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Incredible range and such good Indian food that our family visited twice during our visit to Hilton Head. This place has been much needed and rivals some of the best Indian places we have eaten coast to coast. The service is good with a unique iPad based menu in a cozy small table environment. Visit and you won't regret it ! read more

I love Indian food. First visit at this restaurant... both my husband and I had lamb dishes. The lamb was terrible! The meat was so tough !!! I will give it another try however since others have had better experience read more

The food and services was very good. The best, if not only, Indian restaurant on the Island. Well served with attention to requested spice level. First time there and we'll go back. Change ip to fish and oysters. read more

Great food and very nice decor. Clean place. Great people. Keep up the good work. Gobi Manchurian, Malia Kofta, Dal Tadka and Bullet Naan were all great. read more

Awesome place great food. Fresh !! service was good. Ambiance was clean and peaceful. Recommend for sure.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to try this restaurant based on Yelp reviews. The chicken tikka was authentic (cooked in tandoori) and excellent. The Chana saag (chicken peas in spinach) was also very tasty. Service was also good and the food came quickly. I would highly recommend. read more

Masala Mantra is a gem in Hilton Head, serving truly delicious Indian food in a warm, inviting setting. We ordered an absolute feast and are already excited about the leftovers. Highlights: the gobi Manchurian--crispy, perfectly spiced, and addictive; the malai kofta and palak paneer--comforting, rich, and packed with flavor; the tandoori chicken--juicy and well-seasoned; and the rava fry king fish--a South Indian regional treat that felt special. The buttery naan was also excellent. The only miss was the paneer tikka, which came out a bit dry and overcooked. Service was friendly and welcoming, with just a touch of room for improvement in pacing. If you're in Hilton Head and craving bold, well-balanced Indian flavors, this is the place to go. Come for the food--you'll leave happy (and probably with leftovers). read more

Nice to have a good Indian restaurant in the area finally! Nice newer looking space. They offer a good selection of standard fare. The Tikka wasn't reddened(usually it's food coloring) so that was good. It was tasty and the naan was good and fresh. The rice was ok. Overall I enjoyed the food. However the entrees are expensive and you get a relatively small amount of food. Service was just OK .. pretty sad low and inattentive. read more

A gem of an Indian restaurant on HHI. Even before the food arrived, we were impressed: beautiful, restful dark green decor and soothing Indian music. The menus were iPads and easy to navigate. The service was friendly and attentive. I asked about adapting a menu item and the waiter worked things out with the kitchen. The lunch special was substantial and spiced to order. So savory! From the lentil soup to the curry to the samosa to the mango dessert! Truly, a new Indian gem on Hilton Head Island. read more

Excellent food , very busy ,so make reservations. Authentic Indian food with Super friendly people. Very cozy atmosphere. The owner said they have 3 locations . Dubai, Fl and Lucky Hilton Head. Great Tai Mahai Beer. read more

Best chicken tikka masala we have ever had! Service was amazing. Ambiance was next level. We WILL be back.

My whole family, including the 5 year old and the 1 year old, enjoyed the meal. We got Mango Lassis, Samosas, Samosa Chat, Pakoras, Traditional Chicken Curry, Garlic Naan, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikki Masala, & Chicken Vindaloo. Everything was absolutely delicious!! Service was great and the place was very relaxed!! I can't wait to come back and try more!! read more

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I'm back again. Masala Mantra on Hilton Head Island is a culinary escape to India. From the first bite of their flavorful curries to the last sip of chai, every detail speaks of authenticity. My server Mr.Ansari and all the outstanding team provide impeccable service, making every visit to enjoyable. It's more than a meal.. it's an experience! And of course, as always, I didn't forget to grab my default to-go order to enjoy at home after every visit! read more

Masala Mantra - Classic Malabar parota, traditional lamb curry. - Indian Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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I've been here multiple times and have not had a bad dish. I leave full and happy every time. Gobi Manchurian may be my favorite, but the Tikka masala is a very close second. read more

So grateful to add more ethnic choices to the island! Masala Mantra is a wonderful addition to Hilton Head Island!!

The chicken in one dish was seriously undercooked. The other dishes we had were simply bad.