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    Masala Twist

    3.9 (176 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Buffets, Seafood

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    MASALA TWIST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Channa masala, Paneer Tikka Masala, Steamed Rice, Parotta Salna, Garlic Naan, Samosa Chaat
    Haley C.

    FINALLY!!! I have been searching for good local Indian cuisine since I moved to Richardson and have tried nearly everyone. This place has completely met the mark. Everything pictured was only $38!!!! That is the cheapest I have found, with the best flavor as well. I'd highly recommend giving masala twist a try.

    Arcot Biryani
    Susan L.

    I ordered from DoorDash and everything was hot, fresh and absolutely delicious! The Arcot (lamb) Biryani was so flavorful and had plenty of huge hunks of tender lamb throughout. The Onion Kulcha was delicious and a large portion. Will order again very soon!

    Sunday buffet
    Stella C.

    Awesome service! We went for dinner on a Friday night, loved it! Nikitha, their wonderful staff (look her up)mentioned that they have an awesome Sunday buffet and so we did! This place is a gem bu itself, authentic, halala and vegetarian friendly. We got to talk to the friendly owner, Sabu and asked us how we found the place. #yelpgoodfind Let's support this place and dont forget their chai

    Saag Curry
    Asia W.

    Takeout Queen here again! So I'll start by saying I only chose this place because my typical Indian food spot is closed on Wednesday. I walked and no one was standing at the host stand. But there's a sign to press a button if unattended. I did and someone almost immediately came out with my order. Awesome! Ok but the food. I could immediately tell the difference in quality. I ordered the Saag Paneer (I'm borderline vegetarian so take that as you will however you define it) with Rice and heated up naan I had at home. The saag was fine but the paneer was overcooked I suppose. It was rubbery and unpleasant to chew. The rice was actually pretty delicious. Overall I wouldn't go back because paneer is pretty much the only thing I eat.

    Paneer Butter Masala
    Nichole D.

    I ordered vegetable samosas this time with paneer butter masala again. The samosas were pretty good. I requested one of the butter masalas to be extra spicy and this either only comes mild or they missed the request. Both were the same and not spicy. Still tasty, though.

    Anushka B.

    Super place for a weekend buffet. Extensive menu options available both for veg and non vegetarian food items. Affords price. Waited for few minutes to be seated but that is because it was crowded and looked quite popular among the local Indian folks. Loved their appam! Mendhu vada, malai chicken, veg navratan korma, hyderabadi chicken gravy, veg fried rice were few of the items I loved. The chhole bhature, fried fish, paneer and okra dishes could have been better. The desserts were too sweet for my preference. Overall I will recommend this place.

    Fresh made samosas. Crispy and warm on the inside.
    Dana D.

    It was raining today so I decided Indian was going to be the perfect choice! :) I had not been here before but it will not be the last. 5 star all the way from welcoming, service, made to order food and cleanliness. Emma was so nice and helpful. I really appreciated her suggestions and service. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice and Samosas. All delicious. Must try!!!

    Butter Masala (Chicken), Rice, Mix Veg Pakora
    Sumi J.

    Masala Twist comes to my job every week to sell food. Since I've been working from home, I had a craving and decided to make a trip to the restaurant. I got the Mix Veg Pakora and Butter Masala Chicken. I was a little disappointed by the Pakora. That's my fault though. I thought it was going to be vegetable fritter held together with ground chickpeas. Either way, it was pretty good. There was fried onions and green peppers. It had a great flavor but I was definitely looking for a tamarind or green sauce to help cleanse my palate and make it feel a little lighter. It wasn't spicy at all in case you were wondering. I ordered it Medium. The real reason I came was for the Butter Chicken. I got a pretty decent sized portion. Their butter chicken is different though, in a good way. They use different cuts of chicken. Other restaurants use cubes of maybe chicken breast and I don't really like the texture. Prices are comparable to other places but it was worth the drive to Richardson. Give it a try :)

    Mariella T.

    Disappointing. The Masala dosa was quite soggy, the chutneys were not great and the taste was bland. The saag curry with paneer was very watery and had no flavor. Won't be returning unfortunately

    Chicken Vindaloo
    Clinton M.

    Had a great dinner tonight at Masala Twist. The Garlic Naan was out of this world. The Vindaloo had the perfect amount of spice and tasted amazing. Overall was a great dinner and the best part was the friendly waitress Emma who helped with decisions on what to try.

    Kerala King fish curry (bottom left), mango custard, paneer butter masala (top right), and parotta (top left).
    Sarah N.

    OMG just had the best Indian dinner at Masala Twist in Richardson! We had the Kerala fish curry (King fish), paneer butter masala, parotta, and mango custard. Everything was super tasty and authentically South Indian. The owner himself served us and he was super nice! A personable customer experience is definitely one of their priorities. Can't wait to come back on Sunday and try their 30 item buffet!

    Butter Masala chicken (closest bowl) & Tikka Masala chicken (furthest bowl) w/ Garlic Naan

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    Restaurant has gone downhill since new management took over. Food quality has gone downhill and just the ambience isn't the same

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    Nice quiet restaurant to talk with friends and family. The Tika masala is good and not too spicy. Vindaloo very spicy.

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    Food is great, I've had several dishes and they all are delicious. The service is always impeccable and the ambiance is great as well.

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    Ask the Community - Masala Twist

    How much is the Sunday buffet?

    18ish? I dont remember but not more than that.

    Is there dinner buffet on weekdays?

    No, only On Sundays during lunch time..

    Do you have lunch buffet on weekdays?

    No, only on Sundays during lunch time 12p to 3p.

    Is this Chennai Cafe with name change or new management?

    Name change

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