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Warm, casual Southern Indian dining room offering dosas & vegetarian & meat-based meals.
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Reviews — 8
July 24, Dine In - Dinner
Chicken Vepudu : appetizer, not very appetizing - mostly a tomato based chicken roast. To say this was tasty is only cause the other dishes were so sub par.
Lamb Meatball Curry : tried very hard to identify what the flavour is to the curry, but couldn’t. Seemed like a generic curry pasty with lamb balls in it. Very hard to eat, couldn’t waste either since it’s lamb.
Mixed Veg Korma : not a korma since the tinge/taste of cashew paste was missing. Most veggies are Costco naught pre cut, cauliflower/potato were restaurant prepped.
Gluten free bread (just a variation of plain dosa+utthapam) : true the the name, would recommend over naan and good for curries.
Not sure the high rating, must be people who stick to the safe option of Dosa - which I will assume they do good. We generally try other items not popular in reviews to give the restaurant a holistic review - if not for the dosas I would give this restaurant a pass.
Chicken Vepudu : appetizer, not very appetizing - mostly a tomato based chicken roast. To say this was tasty is only cause the other dishes were so sub par.
Lamb Meatball Curry : tried very hard to identify what the flavour is to the curry, but couldn’t. Seemed like a generic curry pasty with lamb balls in it. Very hard to eat, couldn’t waste either since it’s lamb.
Mixed Veg Korma : not a korma since the tinge/taste of cashew paste was missing. Most veggies are Costco naught pre cut, cauliflower/potato were restaurant prepped.
Gluten free bread (just a variation of plain dosa+utthapam) : true the the name, would recommend over naan and good for curries.
Not sure the high rating, must be people who stick to the safe option of Dosa - which I will assume they do good. We generally try other items not popular in reviews to give the restaurant a holistic review - if not for the dosas I would give this restaurant a pass.
Food 2 ⭐️
We ordered the idly-vada combo, MB special dosa & Rava masala dosa. The sambhar-chutney alongside each item was extremely poor. Though the idly was soft and fluffy, the vada were uncooked from the inside when we explained this to our server, she said she will replace but then “forgot” about it. The stuffing in both the dosa was super less, if you are pricing a dosa at $14-15 you need to ensure you provide food that matches the price you’re asking.
Service 1⭐️
The service was extremely, we waited nearly 20mins for idly-vada to arrive and then another 20mins for the dosa to arrive and we dint go there at a super busy time. We dined in at a super less peak hour on a Sunday around 3pm.
Because of inadequate quantity of food and extremely slow service I will not be returning here again.
We ordered the idly-vada combo, MB special dosa & Rava masala dosa. The sambhar-chutney alongside each item was extremely poor. Though the idly was soft and fluffy, the vada were uncooked from the inside when we explained this to our server, she said she will replace but then “forgot” about it. The stuffing in both the dosa was super less, if you are pricing a dosa at $14-15 you need to ensure you provide food that matches the price you’re asking.
Service 1⭐️
The service was extremely, we waited nearly 20mins for idly-vada to arrive and then another 20mins for the dosa to arrive and we dint go there at a super busy time. We dined in at a super less peak hour on a Sunday around 3pm.
Because of inadequate quantity of food and extremely slow service I will not be returning here again.
After so many years of trying different Indian restaurants, I can confidently write a detailed review of the what we tried in this restaurant but I will save you the headache and the details, instead I just recommend that you try their food, and highly recommend that you taste their soups.
Our experience at Masala Bhavan exceeded expectations! Despite being in a rush, the service was exceptional, thanks to Anjali who ensured our food was served promptly and with a smile. The Masala Mysore Dosai was a highlight, bursting with flavor and perfectly crispy. Alongside, we indulged in a side of soft, fluffy idli and a steaming bowl of comforting Manchow soup. A delicious meal made even better by the efficient and friendly service. Highly recommended for a quick and satisfying dining experience!
Amazing food, great service. The place could be cleaner though. Noticed stains on the wall and dust collecting in places that should be wiped. Otherwise this is a place you must try.
Not worth the money and the Service is very dull.
The servers should suggest actively about their dishes and taste.
Chicken Vindaloo does not even taste like even a south indian chicken nor the Dosas . Sambhar was like boling water.
Only Chicken Vedupa has some unique taste.
The servers should suggest actively about their dishes and taste.
Chicken Vindaloo does not even taste like even a south indian chicken nor the Dosas . Sambhar was like boling water.
Only Chicken Vedupa has some unique taste.
So authentic & mix of north/south Indian flavours…. Tried their chef special meal and veg biriyani!! Both the dishes are good and hygiene ✌🏼
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