I have ordered from here several times through grub hub and have always been satisfied. The food is consistent and tasty. It arrives hot and I haven't had any mistakes in my order so far. I highly recommend! Some of my favorites are the chicken korma, palak paneer, and garlic naan. The malai kofta is also delicious. read more

I was a little skeptical about this place since it was empty on a Saturday night. But we decided to stay and I'm glad we did! The masala tea was great - a very simple, but delicious Chai tea. We got the lamb samosas and veggie samosas - both were packed full of goodness and perfectly fried. Then we got palak paneer, chicken vindaloo (just the right amount of heat), and plain naan. Everything was great and the leftovers the following day were a lovely treat. We will be back! read more

We dine at this place quite regularly and enjoy our dinners every visit. Very friendly staff. My favorite items are their dosas, chicken momo and mustard greens. We'll be back again, thank you! read more

What can I say? This place was much better than expected. My girlfriend and I eat a lot of Indian food and this has to be one of my favorite places in the area. I will definitely return for the Chicken Tikka Masala! Also, try going when buffet is open. It's a good way to try a little bit of everything. It was all good. :) read more

Really excellent lunch buffet. Friendly staff. Totally fair prices (lunch is actually really cheap). You probably won't leave here saying, "that is the best Indian food I have ever had" but you will likely have no complaints and leave feeling super duper satisfied, happy, and sleepy. The atmosphere is really wonderful--great for friends, coworkers, solo, etc. Full bar, which is nice, though nobody really goes to an Indian restaurant to drink, am I right? read more

I've been here once, it's a four star+ restaurant Good menu, Indian and Nepali fair, lots of vegetarian options, service is above average for most Indian restaurants. Extra points for being super clean, I like that in a restaurant (although I have had amazing food in dirty restaurants) I ordered a Chicken Dosa, Dosa was good, lentil soup served with it was A+, lots of fresh veggies, way better than is typically served with Dosas. at $8.95 a super good deal. My girlfriend ordered some okra dish, looked good, large portion. Why 5 stars? $3 MARGARITAS!!!! I don't even drink tequila, don't think I've ever even had a margarita before, but damn, for $3 my girlfriend and I were extraordinarily pleased. Plenty o' sauce in them too, yeah! read more

Loved the food. Albeit parking was kind of tough in the area. Service was excellent, and the spices were HOT! Would definitely come back for date night :) read more

Delicious malai kofta and shahi paneer! Good service + covid precautions. Would recommend!

We had a terrific buffet lunch on its first day. Perfectly cooked, moist chicken Tika masala and the variety was wonderful. All fresh. Great nann. Can't wait to return.__ read more

Good food and drinks! The service was GREAT I loved the watermelon mojito (I was not reluctant to try that, but was great! ) Dal makhani is great here..I would surely visit again, if I want to eat Indian/Nepali food around here.. read more

We've had take-out dinner and lunch buffet here. The weekend lunch buffet was amazing - they had a very well-balanced selection of dishes: saag paneer, vegetables curry, chicken tikka masala, goat curry and a few other dishes (lentils curry and sweet-spicy chicken on a sizzling plate). In addition, they had a condiments and desserts bar that had fresh fruits, rice pudding and all kinds of chutneys. The food was fresh and didn't feel buffet like - what I mean is that the quality is as if you ordered the dish off of the menu instead of having a compromised quality just because it's all-you-can-eat (which happens a lot at other local Indian buffets). The mango lassey was very fresh - a bit tart compared to others in the area, which is exactly what I like because I can really taste that mango instead of just the sugary yogurt. We would definitely come back for the lunch buffet again! The restaurant also gets points for being super neat and clean. Also - did I already rave about the goat curry? If I haven't, now I am. It's awesome. A must-get. read more

A truly excellent meal! I've eaten at maybe 10 indian or Nepali restaurants in Cambridge/Somerville/Boston and this was definitely the best. Rich and genuinely tasty dishes (particularly the paneer), good atmosphere, and great service. Highly recommended! read more

I never knew that Salmon tikka can taste so good before trying one here. The curry on the side was delicious and had perfect flavor. The host was very nice too with all time smiling face and kept checking in couple of times while we were there. read more

Their vegetable samosa appetizer could've been a bit more crispy, but the filling was flavorful and plenty. We thoroughly enjoyed the tandoori chicken that was served with a tasty tomato based sauce, as well as the Chana Masala. read more

Been back several times. Every time got better and now it's a favorite spot of mine. Wonderful service, affordable prices and I always feel welcome. They've improved much! read more

The food felt like it was homemade filled with love. Chicken Tima Masala is perfect! I love the creamy texture of curry and the chicken was just right to chew. Garlic Naan is always fresh. There's enough garlic, and cilantro and it's not burn underneath the bread. I don't know how to do it but they always get it right. You also have to try their drink called sweet laci. It reminds me of my hometown so much. Sweet laci is a yogurt drink. It's sweet and cold -perfect for summer read more

One of the best groupon deals I've had. I purchased the $21 for a three course meal" groupon and went to dinner that night. Positives: The food was FANTASTIC. I ordered palak paneer and it was some of the best I ever had. My boyfriend ordered lamb tikka masala and really enjoyed his meal as well. Negatives: Lots of people had the same idea as we did to use their groupon that very night. The restaurant was not accustomed to so many customers. Our waitress was very delayed in taking our order and bringing out our food. It took her a very long time to tell me they were out of the wine I'd ordered so I could order another one, and then that glass was a long time coming. More often than not, we had to flag someone else down for extra naan or water. Overall, I will be definitely be going back because the food was worth it, and I'm willing to give the service a second try. read more

My friend and I were on our way home and were really hungry and decided to use Yelp to find a place to eat that was still open after 9pm around out area. We were looking for something with an Asian flare and this place popped up. We sat at the bar because we wanted to watch the game and was greeted by a a very friendly waitress/bartender. Turns out she is part owner and helped us choose what to eat. My friend and I have had Indian food before but never Nepalese. Our waitress was very helpful describing the dishes, sauce, spice level etc. I tried the goat while my friend got a shrimp dish and they were both good. Not great though....my dish was on the salty side but that could be how the dish is. My friends shrimp dish was a little bland. Since the food wasn't awful and it's the first time I'm trying a new cuisine....I always give a place a second chance to impress me. So I'll be going back in the future to let you know how round 2 goes. For now, I would recommend anyone to try it. read more

Had dinner here. The food was very good...fresh and tasty. We had chicken tikka masala and a tandoori mixed grill...I would also recommend ordering a side of the raita sauce (yogurt sauce) to go with naan. We had a lovely open air table, $3 dollar margs. My only complaint is that they were clearly short staffed- so the service was slow. However, they did acknowledge this and apologize. read more

Decent food and lot of varieties in the cuisine. Be sure to use yelp app on your phone to get 10% discount on your food if you check in with this restaurant. read more

Veggie Nepalese food there was nothing different from Indian food. Ordered their veg thali. Got Paneer chili and Aloo methi as the optional veg subzi. The former had ketchup in it instead of chili sauce! But their nepalese aloo based chutney was great. So if veggie stick to their Indian dishes. If you can eat Nepalese nonveg or meat based food. read more

Delivery review: I live abt 10 mins away from this restaurant. The delivery order took 2 hours. I am not sure why the delivery service is so bad. read more

Awesome food, is really cheaper and the taste is really good, I'm in love with chicken masala is really delicious, also you get Naam free read more

Masala - Indian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Everything we had was delicious! I love that they have a lot of options during the lunch buffet instead of only having the standard lunch buffet dishes. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Delicious food. Bad service. Our order missed soup which was one of the reasons we ordered one of the dishes. Called back to let them know. They were accusing us of lying and crucifying us. They said they'd send the delivery man with our soup and it came like an hour later and its basically just some raw chicken and peas in water. Rude people who probably pissed in the soup. Make sure you call instead of putting your order in because maybe they'll be more attentive to your selections. read more

The ambience is functional, the booth seats are a nice touch. The place is small, so the quiet tables by the window were taken and there is something wrong with the acoustics, so conversation was virtually impossible. Now the food. I was with my pal and we had the buffet. The food was average Indian. The chicken masala tasted like it was like out of a packet. I was eating the chicken on a bone dish and that is probably why there were three razor sharp bones in my food, that I discovered to my alarm in my mouth. Good job I am a slowish eater. I was going to complain but I did not want to embarrass my pal who is a regular there. This place is very average Indian. The shrimp dish was OK, but flavorless and the vegetables were not cooked right. The spinach and mushrooms were OK, a simple dish, the naan bread was good, but it is hard to screw that up. Overall the place is average and all he dishes lacked flavor. Cooked without heart or experience, or both. But the reason for a lot of stars deduction was the sharp chicken bones pieces that I nearly swallowed. I would have ended up in the ER with a perforated colon. I know someone that happened to and he had a terrible time and was dead a few years later. So should I complain to the health department? You tell me. The bottom line is that if this happened, it reflects that the kitchen does not give a shit about the job. There is no pride in this place. This is reflected in the bland food they are putting out there. Like some conveyer belt. Sorry, but for $17 inc. tax and tip, they should be doing a lot better. Me thinks not......... read more

The food is good. Delivery times take much longer than predicted (generally takes about 1.5 - 2 hours). This has been the case 3 times that I ordered delivery. read more

Really tasty Indian food in Teele Square. Came here Sunday evening around 6pm and it was quite empty but had some tables as we were leaving. Got a few staple Indian dishes to share and everything came out great. Good portion sizes (with leftovers), friendly and attentive service and overall great ambience. read more

Slowest delivery of all time. Called multiple times to check after 1hr and it was always 5mins! Don't get delivery from them.

Our neighborhood Indian/ Nepali buffet. Pretty cramped but we like the weekend spread. Momos and garlic naans are are my fave. Calamari fry is pretty good too. Nepali food is better prepared than Indian read more

Indian food....nope the food is far away from indian taste. I had ordered "navratan korma"...I am still figuring out...it was "navratan korma" or "CACUMBER KORMA". I would say, if you want to try a new place and new dish, prepare it at home (sure it will be better than masala). Thank you!! read more

Love Masala! So glad there's good Indian food in Teele Square! My husband and I eat here fairly often. It's become our go-to "We don't feel like cooking tonight" place. I've never been disappointed in the food. There was only *one* time that we had a waiter who was completely out of it. All the waitresses are great. I've fallen into the trap of eating only the few Indian dishes I already know I like. Time to explore. And here at Masala, I'm happy to do that. read more

Delicious. Have been here for both dinner and the weekday lunch buffett and had great experiences both times. During weekend dinner, we had a mixed tandoori, lamb samosas, and chicken tikka masala. Delicious. Weekday lunch, however, was BALLER. I was really excited that they offered numerous proteins, and multiple vegetarian dishes. Goat, two kinds of chicken, and shrimp dishes, and two vegetarian options? For $9?! Phenom. read more

I can't say enough about Masala. The food is always excellent but the staff is just superb. I eat there almost every week with my 3 yr old and my 9 mos old and we love the lunch buffet. The food is varied, fresh and delicious. The are so accommodating -very sensitive to baby's dairy allergy. The staff is generous and welcoming and my older son just adores them. He also loves the location across from the fire station. Not a better value around for an excellent meal. read more

Wow. Awesome food. Got introduced to this place by some dear friends & loved it. Nepalese food at its finest. Momos (dumplings) are great. read more

It's a Indian and nepali restaurant. The waiter is very nice and the restaurant looks beautiful and comfortable. It's a good place for dating. read more

Masala - Chicken curry and Pharsi Ko tarkari Taste Good! - Indian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My fiancee, roommate and I all see Masala as our "go-to" Indian restaurant. It's reliably delicious, and the staff are always very friendly. The Dhaba Chicken, Chicken Korma, garlic naan are always great. Their food tends to be a little spicier than others, so if you usually get spicy, maybe get medium, etc. Lentil soup is much thinner than any I've ver had, but still very yummy. read more

Very kind service and good window set-up to adapt to COVID. Not to mention our food was ready 10 min before the online pick-up, our luck! Garlic naan, chicken vindeloo, and Chana masala were all incredible!!! read more

I've always used Yelp, but finally decided to sign up because of Masala. I've only ever gone for their lunch buffet, and it's great. I've gone to many Indian buffets in the Somerville/Cambridge area, and Masala is hands down the best! They have a wide variety of options of both Indian and Nepalese food, with options including palak paneer, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, some shrimp curry, numerous vegetable options, momos, and a Nepali chicken that's really good. Along with the mains, they have a large carafe of tasty chai and sweet gulab jamun for dessert. If you're looking for an Indian buffet, go here! read more

Great lunch buffet, at 8.95 doesn't get any better than this. I'm not going to say you will get michelin star level food, but (I also admit that I will find any south asian food absolutely delicious) it was very satisfactory for the price. I recommend trying the Tibetan tea, if you're adventurous. It's like chai but with salty butter. May not be your cup of tea, but hey, it's only 1.50 and you will get to try something new. There was a slightly crazy guy in the restaurant when I was there, props to the waiting staff for being patient with him. read more