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    Masalaa

    3.7 (353 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegetarian
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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

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    Samosa Chaat

    I am floored this place has any reviews less than four stars. The best Indian food I've had in Denver by a long shot. Highly recommended. Good service, nice atmosphere, and good prices. Samosa chaat pictured.

    Onion dosa... that thing is huge!
    Quan D.

    One of the few eateries that is open later on a Sunday, and isn't fast food. The food was very nice and tasty, but the facilities left a bit to wonder. From a food perspective, everything was delicious and very tasty. The onion dosa was delicious, with three different dipping sauces it was easily a win to me. The garlic naan was a great combination of crisp and chewiness, and full of garlicky flavor. The palak paneer was also delish. Between those three dishes, it was more than enough for two people. The service was good, they were courteous and responsive. Did not feel pressure from them to hurry up and finish, despite the late hour - we wrapped up about 20 min before their posted closing time (with no one else in the restaurant). The facilities and interior... that's where it kinda fell apart. The seats felt dated and the whole interior felt dark. The bathroom was not up to snuff... without going into specifics... it could use some maintenance and clean up. It wasn't gross, but not fully comfortable washing your hands and going out to eat. Maybe grab to go and you'll have a different experience.

    Chilli Paneer  Baby corn pepper fries
    Payal S.

    The food was excellent! They made JAIN food for us and all the food was superb tasting. They made jain sambar, chilli paneer, baby corn pepper fries, dal tadka, dal makhini and paneer tikka masala. The service was also good and the ambience was great too. Highly recommend this place for people looking for JAIN (no onion, no garlic, no potatoes) options.

    Jyoti N.

    I like encouraging small businesses so I really wanted to give this one five stars but, I need to be honest . I have been here twice. First time I left without eating because not a single server stopped by to take my order or even give me a glass of water after waiting 15 minutes. They walked past me a few times to wait on the only other couple in the restaurant but treated me like I'm invisible. Possibly because I'm an older single women & I had read that we become invisible at this age. Today I happened to be in the neighborhood at lunch time. The AC wasn't working. Servers kept walking past me like I don't exist. Couple seated after me got water & silver. I didn't get any even after asking. I got up & got my own silver & helped myself to the buffet which had mostly empty trays or trays that you have to scrape the bottom for food. They weren't making any effort to refill the trays. What little food I got was authentic South Indian but the hot restaurant without AC & terrible service take away from the experience. As I paid, I told the dude how I didn't even get water to drink. He apologized. I didn't feel like they deserved a tip for their lack of service. I don't know who the manager is but he clearly does not manage. It could be a great restaurant cause they obviously have a good chef. But the terrible service & lack of attention to customers is going to take away any business they could attract

    Nice brunch to go.
    Mary Jo S.

    I worked in India during my career and fell in love with the food. One of my favorite breakfast/brunch dishes is sambhar and idli. I have been eating at Masalaa for years pre-COVID at their buffet. Now that they are on my drive from the stable, I stopped to order sambhar and idli as it had been a favorite of mine on the buffet. I was greeted with a smile and a nod, my order taken, and I was talked into a Chai to go. I was so pleased with my brunch, two large idli, a nice container of sambhar, and two sauces, tamarind and cilantro. And of course, the chai was as advertised, delicious. I paid around $10 for my meal and thought it was a great deal by today's standards. The dining room is small and cozy for when I decide to eat in. I know this will become a regular.

    Garlic naan
    Minde S.

    By far the BEST Indian cuisine I've had! I ordered the Paneer Tiki Masala and Vegetable Korma and both were incredible, but even more delicious was the garlic naan! Also had the Chai which was also amazing. I don't know what this place only has 3 1/2 stars! Service and Ambiance were both just fine. It's a smaller dining room but had problems being seated for lunch. The entire menu is vegetarian and vegan also gluten free options. Indian food is not on my top 10, nor vegan, but this place will become a regular for me!

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    Arpitha S.

    The best Indian restaurant in town ! We absolutely love everything on their menu ! The service is good too .. If you're craving for some good Indian food, this is the place. oh yeah , it's all vegetarian :)

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    Perfect authentic South Indian food ..must try ambience is awesome best food in Denver prices are good service was great

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    This is the best South Indian food I've had outside of India. So flavorful, so delicious!

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    Terrible service. Food used to be good here, but seems they prefer the carry out business.

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    Every weekday during lunch (not sure about weekends).

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