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    Masala Waves

    4.8 (485 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    MASALA WAVES ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Kayla D.

    ~ Tiktok Spot ~ Ordered: Nepali momo 4/5 Chicken tiki masala 3/5 ~ a little too sweet for my liking Shrimp curry 4/5 ~ a great savory dish Mango lassi 4/5 Nice service! Lots of seating inside.

    Spinach Dip Naan
    Emily S.

    I went on a Sunday night and got sat right away. It's pretty spacious with a good amount of tables available. There was a good amount of parking available as well! The food was so good! The portions don't look huge but it's very filling. My friend and I shared a spinach naan, chicken tikka masala, and a mango lassi and we had leftovers. The spinach naan was so so good! It was soft but stuffed with a spinach and cheese filling. It came with a sweet mint sauce which made it refreshing and you just want to keep eating it. We dipped it in the chicken tikka masala and that was good too! We got medium spicy for the chicken tikka masala and in our opinions it was just a small kick of spice (but we can both eat spicy). The chicken on its own can be slightly dry but if you break it up smaller and mix it with the sauce it's still really good! The mango lassi had really good flavor, you can really taste the mango and yogurt flavors. We did wish it was slightly colder but we still loved it! N

    Tikka Masala Pizza
    Linh N.

    Wow. I've seen this place on TikTok before but had a chance to visit it this week and it was great! Servers were attentive and recommended some pretty cool stuff. We got the tikki masala pizza, lamb tikki masala and the spinach dip naan! Tikki masala pizza (3/5): very very cheesy but has rrally good flavor! This was a lot of handle tho not sure if I'll get it again Lamb tikki masala (4/5): perfect, nothing to complain. Flavor was great and the lamb meat was tender! I wish the portion was a bit bigger Spinach dip naan (5/5): The rrason why I CAME HERE! This was heavenly and a flavor bomb! The dip was great and the naan was filled with spinach. I'd definitely get this again

    Tandoori Fish, Lamb Biryani, Garlic Naan
    Willis N.

    I love trying me some fusion or unsung cuisines, so when my friend invited me to try some Nepalese you know I had to tap in. We walked into a beautiful wooden restaurant, proudly decorated with cultural art and lined with flags, then were sat and served by very friendly staff. For the food we got the chicken momo dumplings, tandoori fish, lamb biryani, garlic naan, and rounded off with a refreshing mango lassi. Each and every dish was a hit, boldly flavored, yet balanced. Plus they gave us a LOT of food, there was plenty to take home. Will be back soon for the chili momo

    Chau N.

    It was my boyfriend and my first time here and it did not disappoint! Everything we got was amazing and we really enjoyed checking out this place. We ordered the garlic naan, butter chicken with rice, and the chicken momos. I also got to try the mango lassi and the coconut kulfi ice cream, and both were so good! We will definitely be coming back, and the service was so kind and welcoming!

    Garlic Naan
    Andrew D.

    Fantastic Indian Cuisine! This restaurant has a family-style vibe to it with lots of tables and booths to boot. We were seated quickly and the server was helpful in guiding us through the menu. We got the following: 1) Spinach Naan (appetizer) - Great appetizer! Not too heavy and the dipping sauce was refreshing combined with the spinach loaded inside the naan. 2) Chicken Tikka Masala - Savory and sweet, all in one! This dish is a staple for me whenever I get Indian and this place did not dissapoint. 3) Goat Curry - The goat was bone-in; the meat was tender and juicy. 4) Chicken Biryani - Loaded with spices and full of flavor. 5) Garlic Naan - Pretty standard, nothing to note. 6) Mango Lassi - Great drink to go with all the hearty dishes! It was sweet and definitely refreshing. Note: For all of the meat entrees, we got the spiciest option available and it definitely had a kick to it! I would recommend to communicate with your server based on your preference. Everything was amazing and I would highly recommend to those in the area looking to get some great Indian food!

    Spinach Dip Naan
    Celine C.

    Seems a little busy at night so I recommend coming earlier. It's a nice restaurant in HB meant for more casual dining. Okay seating and wait isn't too long. The people working are very helpful and nice. Food is also pretty good. If you have ever had Trader Joe's tikka masala and liked it, you should try this place. Their tikka masala hot is so good. Spice could definitely be amped up more as we got hot and it wasn't that hot. Their naan is so good so I definitely recommend. Overall would be back and try different items.

    Regular Naan + Butter Chicken + Saag Tofu
    Eunhye S.

    First time at an Indian/Nepal restaurant and happy to have found it! The restaurant is welcoming and booths very comfortable. The service was impeccable and that alone makes me want to return. We ordered the Spinach Dip Naan (recommended by the server), Butter Chicken, Saag Tofu, regular Naan, and a complimentary Mango Kelfi(?). Everything was delicious! I would definitely get the Spinach Dip Naan and Butter chicken again.

    Brian B.

    Hands down my favorite Indian Restaurant in Orange County. They just don't miss. Dupesh is great with the suggestions from the Menu and is a credit to the Restaurant. I'm a bit of a Creature of Habit but tried something new today. It was a Platter that I can't remember the name of but I got it made with Lamb. One of the dishes on the Platter was spiced mixed vegetables. I used to think I didn't like Broccoli til I tasted it today. I feel at home the moment I walk through the door every single time. Love this place.

    Cecilia L.

    Love this spot!! The staff were so nice and helped us pick what to get. We went with the butter chicken and the flavor and spice was just right. I do wish it would actually have a kick to it but overall was delicious. We ended with a mango lassi and it wasnt too sweet which I really enjoyed. I definitely recommend coming here!

    Butter Chicken Lamb Curry
    Cathy T.

    Food was okay it wasn't outstanding. Came here after I saw a TikTok. The samosas were very heavily breaded. The butter chicken was very rich in tomato flavor if you enjoy that. Lamb curry was my favorite dish. The mango lassi I wished was more cold but it was tasted like a warm mango smoothie. They were attentive when we needed them. It's a large restaurant with plenty of seating.

    Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan and Cheese Naan
    Brigitte M.

    This just wasn't it. Was craving Indian food, so I ordered chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and cheese naan. Cheese naan was cheesy and arguably the best thing of the 3. The chicken tikka masala just didn't taste right. Very tomato and jalapeño forward, and it just didn't taste like any other masala I had. I also asked for it to be hot, but it just was more jalapeño-y. Garlic naan wasn't really garlicky. I doordashed, so can't speak to service or ambiance, but the food just wasn't it.

    Jenny P.

    Ordered takeout so cannot comment on ambience or service. Ordered the chicken thali ($21) which tasted delicious! Good variety of side dishes.

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    1 month ago

    Hard to describe how good the food is. Must try. Service is very good as well. Restaurant is clean and pleasant to sit in.

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    1 month ago

    Fabulous food and service! Highly recommend the spinach naan and the yak chili appetizer is incredible !

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    Ask the Community - Masala Waves

    Do you have many gluten-free menu items?

    All of our entrées are gluten-free. Please check with your server or the manager on duty—they’ll be happy to guide you. You can also look for the GF symbol on the menu. Thank… Read more

    Do u guys take cash still sorry for asking?

    Yes they do

    Do you have lunch buffet?

    No, we don’t have a buffet. However, we do have a lunch specials starting at $11, M-F Thanks

    Is the chicken, lamg n goat halal?

    Currently we do not offer halal options. Thank you

    Hello! Are any of your breads vegan?

    Hi there- Our Tandoori Roti is vegan.. Thank you !

    When do they open?

    11:00 am to 9:30pm

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    4.6(257 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Excellent food and excellent service from the friendly staff…read more Really tasty and big portions. We will come back for sure!

    What a great surprise! The food was great, the appetizer was great. The drinks were great, and the…read morethe service was great. My friend's son wanted to try chicken tiki masala, so I looked up Indian food. There is not too many Indian food places in Costa mesa but this one looked the most appealing from what I found. It is on the other side of town for me.. I didn't expect much, and was very surprised... It is in a somewhat hidden corner of a strip mall on Harbor and Adams... but worth the search. they immediately served a complementary appetizer like you would get chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant.. It was a nice touch. The tables proper table cloths, nice water, glasses, etc. when the food was served, it came served in very nice what I believe to be copper Bowls... everything just had a nice feel to it. We talked to the owner a bit before we left. He used to manage some Indian restaurants up in Los Angeles for a long time, but has lived in Orange County for many years... I guess he recently purchased this restaurant, and I would highly recommend going to check it out.. I love to see independent restaurant owners making good food in our neighborhoods thriving.. Please go try it out and keep this delicious place thriving as it should. I don't usually take the time to write reviews. This place was definitely a great surprise. I had to share..

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    Hot N Chili Indian Restaurant - Grand opening

    Hot N Chili Indian Restaurant

    4.7(175 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Had takeout from this restaurant. Haven't had Indian food in a long time and wasn't sure how I felt…read moreabout it. Still, ordered the tandoori chicken (which I normally almost never get at Indian restaurants, because most of the time it's dry), chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and fried rice. Chicken tandoori - super juicy, not dry. My husband was also pleasantly surprised. Lots of flavoring cooked into the chicken itself as well. The only thing is that it was a bit too salty for us. Otherwise this was shockingly on point. Chicken tikka masala - creamy, tons of chicken (breast?) meat included. Goes well with the rice. Has a tomato taste as well. I really liked this with their rice and garlic naan. I did not try the fried rice since I don't fancy fried rice. Their garlic naan is standard, but regardless it was still quite delicious especially if you dip it into the tikka masala. I'm really happy we found an Indian restaurant close by that has such wonderful chicken tandoori. Will definitely takeout again or come in person in the future.

    Staff was very friendly. The food was exceptional, specifically the samosas. The curries weren't…read moreanything astronomically mind blowing, but it definitely hit the spot and satisfied the Indian food craving I was having that day! Highly highly recommend the naan. If you sit inside to dine, it was quite warm when I sat in, but that may have changed!

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