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    Masala Street

    3.8 (554 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Nitin J.

    reat spot for Indian food in Encinitas! We tried the Aloo Tikki Chaat and Paneer Tikka, and both were amazing. The Paneer Tikka was the best I've ever had--perfectly marinated and cooked. The chaat was flavorful, with a good balance of spices and textures, and the portion size was generous. The service was also great! Our server was helpful in explaining the different food options and made sure we had a good experience. But overall, a fantastic place for Indian food, and I'll definitely be back!

    Dining room with plenty of seating!
    N D.

    Masala Street is a Must Try! I haven't been here in years. I used to come a handful of times when I first started working in Encinitas, back when it was KC's Tandoor. After it changed owners, my boss and I went once and felt the quality had dropped a lot, so I stopped going. Recently I noticed the new name and possibly new owners and had been meaning to give it another try.I finally did thanks to a surprise bag on TGTG, and I'm so glad I did. The meal came with rice, a salad, another curry-style dish, and fresh naan on the side. Everything tasted fresh, the flavors were solid, and the portions were just right. The naan was especially good. This was a really pleasant surprise and totally changed my impression. This is a great spot if you want a fast place to grab a bite to eat, plenty of seating indoors and some cute tables outside, perfect for warmer weather. If you take your food to go they very carefully wrap everything, because when I got home everything was perfect, warm and no spills! I'll definitely be coming back and ordering again. Also the workers were really nice!

    Ashley B.

    Everything was great! It's a very cute spot to eat and the owner gave me a mango lassi on the house which was amazing. The customer service was great. 10/10 would recommend. I will definitely be coming back.

    Virginia B.

    I placed a pick up order for the coconut pineapple chicken curry and I have absolutely no regrets. This was probably one of the best curries I've ever had. It was sweet and perfectly spicy (I did get a medium spice level). I also got an Indian tea and it was the perfect way to end the meal. The tea was a tad sweet and was very flavorful. Would definitely come back!

    What's left of Fish Curry and Lamb Saag
    Robert S.

    Interesting reviews on this restaurant. We were quite happy with our dinner of Fish Curry and Lamb Saag. Both were tasty, freshly made and just the right amount of spice. We also ordered garlic naan which was warm and plentiful. There was alot of fish in my curry and I couldn't eat it all. The saag also had alot of meat (not as much as the fish). We had just the right amount of rice for our meals. This our first time having dinner here and there were several other groups of diners of many ethnicities. We've eaten at all the other Indian places in town but this one was the most casual of all. Outdoor seating and lots of windows for indoor seating. It took a little longer to get our food but that's ok knowing it is freshly made. Service was good for counter service. Only downside is that they use paper plates, the Chinet variety, which is not good for sauces. By the end of my meal the paper started shredding from the bottom. Also, the bathroom needs alot more attention. Anyways, we'll be back and want to try the lunch special for $12.

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    Judy B.

    Our recent visit for dinner at Masala Street was delicious! The quant little restaurant had a very relaxed atmosphere that immediately made us feel welcome. The service at the table was awesome! The woman was so friendly, helpful and encouraged us to tell her if we needed anything. The food came out hot and spiced exactly as ordered. I had the Butter Chicken and my husband had the Lamb Hara Masala. We ordered some Garlic Naan and Raita. The serving sizes are ample and I actually had half of mine the next day for lunch. Yum! I also tried the Mango Lassi which is a yogurt mango mixture that was absolutely delicious! I was too full for dessert but I noticed they had an ice cream type dessert that I have to come back and try! They have some amazing specials that is well within our food budget. Especially the $7.99 lunch special! What a pleasant surprise to have such upscale Indian food place in Encinitas! And at a price I can handle!

    Samosa is yaaaaay
    Foodie M.

    I stopped by on the way to San Diego . We just ordered a cha n samosa . Quick service and very welcoming front desk staff. Samosa was fresh and authentic . Chai was like homemade cha . Felt at home after long time . Plenty of parking .

    $30 meal (not worth the price)!   One order of the Navrattan Korma and one order of Tikka Masala with a container of rice to share.
    Candace R.

    Very SAD to be writing a one star review...but I just got home with my takeout order tonight (that I've been getting for years) and I was very disappointed when I opened the bag. For the first time, I saw two big containers of curry (mushy not wholesome ingredients like before) and one regular sized container with rice to share when ordering two meals at $15 each. So, I paid $30 for half the rice and way too much curry and no naan or yogurt cup as side orders like before? Disappointing. After this discovery with my order, I had to look online and see what I missed... I found out that the KC's Tandoor I have loved for over 7 years is gone. The restaurant is under new ownership and new management. Im also guessing new chefs because the food is not very flavorful either- mediocre at best. I can't begin to explain how sad, disappointed and bummed I feel about this news. I can honestly say that the two meals I ordered tonight will be my last. I will no longer visit KC's or order from them again. Apologies to the new owners but you're taking away all the charm and tradition this place has held for many of us (customers) over the years. Now the prices are too high to be given a half meal in return, compared to the incredible full meal we had experienced before. Good luck! **This is a message to the original (previous) owner, I wanted to say Thank you for making KC's such a joy and a place I could indulge myself in your Indian cuisine and truly enjoy everything I tried for many years. You were a restaurant I loved sharing with family and friends and also introducing Indian food for first timers. If you ever open another spot please let US know! You have a community that loves your food and would support you- wherever that is. Thank you again! - Candace E.**

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    Rhondi S.

    Did new owners again take over this Indian restaurant? We came here craving Indian cuisine and the name/interior changed in the past year. Menu changed a bit, lunch specials not offered over the weekends (rats!) only plates and Ala cart items in the weekend with non naan, salad, tzatziki,sides chicken me with any of the dishes. Service is good, it's the flavors or lack of flavors in the dishes. Saag paneer was spicy hot, but missing spices like cardamom and curry, masala - was really bland. Chicken tikka was dry as was the Tandori chicken. Have to order naan and salads because none of this comes with the entrees. Not impressed by these dishes m, won't be coming back.

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    Ramya M.

    Sad this has to be my first review in 2024 :( Meh!! It was my first time here and I had a so so experience. We had dinner on a Saturday night and the place was a ghost town !! We were the only ones in here apart from couple of DoorDash drivers picking up food. The Thai place next door seemed to be having a regular night. So that says something. The place itself is small with four tables and a partially visible kitchen. All tables were slightly dirty and we had to request it to be cleaned. What we ordered - Aloo Tikki - The potatoes were over done and mushy and were barely salted or spiced. 2/5 Vegetable Spring Roll - This was one of the better appetizers we had. But again nothing you wouldn't find at any Thai place. 4/5 Gobi Manchurian - Okay . 3/5 Navarathan Korma - The worst dish we could have ordered! It had no salt, no flavor and the gravy tasted lumpy from the paneer and grainy from the nuts. And it was topped with some measly peas and zucchini. 1/5 Basmati Rice - This was a side that came with the Korma But it wasn't cooked fully . Think al dente. 1/5 Tandoori Rotis and Garlic Naan - The saving grace Both were down well 5/5 And our bill came to a shocking 65$!! For that price and the quality of food, I don't see myself returning.

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    The bhel puri and Aloo chat were both sour and not well cooked. Overall, quality was not good even though service was fast.

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    Food was delicious. Chicken tiki Marsala was spicy and flavorful. Will definitely be back! Waiters and staff very nice as well

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    Excellent food at a reasonable price. Felt like eating in India. Spices were fresh the chicken was well cooked.

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    Great food. Great service. Our food was cooked to perfection. Homemade and piping fresh and hot.

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