Masala - Somerville

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful. The food was delicious and well-prepared. I opted for... read more I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful. The food was delicious and well-prepared. I opted for the lunch buffet so I could try a little bit of everything. They also offer separate vegan options. The atmosphere is stylish and you can even watch the chefs at work through a glass area in the kitchen. The buffet dishes are clearly labeled with descriptions. I enjoyed everything except for the avocado which had some condiments that didn't suit my taste. Overall, I would give this place five stars as I particularly enjoyed the spring chicken dish (not what you might expect, it's a flavor).

The first time I visited Masala, I placed a to-go order. The staff was very helpful, especially two girls who were very nice and assisted me with my order. They... read more The first time I visited Masala, I placed a to-go order. The staff was very helpful, especially two girls who were very nice and assisted me with my order. They explained the menu to me and even gave me a free dessert, which made me feel at home (I am from Turkey and asked about the dessert later). I really loved it. The portions were also big. They recommended the dumplings, which are apparently very popular. I will try them next time. I ordered vegetable chowmein. Thank you, Masala team!

This is the best Indian restaurant in town! I absolutely love their buffet. The goat curry, chicken masala, and momo are all so delicious. read more This is the best Indian restaurant in town! I absolutely love their buffet. The goat curry, chicken masala, and momo are all so delicious.

One of the best Indian buffets on the planet. Seriously. All the veggie dishes are great. Usually there's one or two options that are meh, but not here. They al... read more One of the best Indian buffets on the planet. Seriously. All the veggie dishes are great. Usually there's one or two options that are meh, but not here. They also include chai tea, fresh naan, and a great dessert or two.

Favorite Indian restaurant bar none. The food, the service, the music, everything is so wonderful, cozy and good. Their buffet is one of my favorite places to e... read more Favorite Indian restaurant bar none. The food, the service, the music, everything is so wonderful, cozy and good. Their buffet is one of my favorite places to eat in all of Boston. My friends and I were literally bouncing with excitement when we arrived at 3 pm on a Saturday and realized we still had until 4 before it closed. Super nice people working there, very attentive and kind. Highly recommend, will go again. 7/5, with rice.