Masala Waves Indian and Nepali Cuisine Menu – Huntington Beach, CA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Huntington Beach, CA

Experience the vibrant flavors of India and Nepal at Masala Waves in Huntington Beach, where you can take a culinary journey from the mountains to the Surf City without buying a plane ticket. Our authentic dishes feature fresh ingredients and a cozy atmosphere that will transport you to the heart of South Asia. Join us for lunch or dinner and enjoy exceptional service that will make you feel right at home.

Based on 25 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 5.0 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Masala Waves Indian and Nepali Cuisine 92648

Address:
18302 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Phone: (657) 329-0008

Website:

Hours

Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

Appetizer – Meat
Nepali Momo 7 Pieces
Most popular. Dumplings filled with minced chicken, or veggie like onion, cabbage & aromatic spices. Served with roasted tomato sauce aka momo sauce.
$9.00
Momo Chili
Spicy. Savory dumplings with a choice of chicken or vegetable fillings seasoned with aromatic spices and tossed with chili sauce and bell peppers.
$12.00
Chicken Chili
Spicy. Most popular. Tender chicken infused with the flavor of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and tossed with spicy chili sauce.
$12.00
Yak Chili
Spicy. Tender boneless yak / Tibetan beef and bell peppers sautéed in our chili sauce. (Seasonal).
$16.00
Coconut Shrimp 7 Pieces
Jumbo tiger shrimp dipped in coconut flakes and fried to a golden brown with homemade sauce.
$12.00
Chicken Tikka Naan
Naan stuffed with chicken tikka & spinach dip.
$7.00
Chicken 65
A spicy marinated chicken cooked with a blend of aromatic Indian spices.
$12.00
Chicken Pepper Fry
Juicy chicken, black pepper, and stir-fried veggies.
$9.00
Appetizer – Veggie
Nepali Momo Veggie 7 Pieces
Dumplings filled with minced veggie like onion, cabbage, & aromatic spices. Served with roasted tomato sauce aka momo sauce.
$7.00
Momo Chilly Veggie 7 Pieces
Savory dumplings with vegetable fillings seasoned with aromatic spices and tossed with chili sauce and bell peppers.
$10.00
Spinach Dip Naan
Naan stuffed with spinach dip and Indian cheese.
$7.00
Samosa 2 Pieces
Vegan friendly. Flaky triangular pastry pockets filled with a mildly spiced mixture of potatoes and peas, fried to crispy perfection. Served with homemade chutney.
$6.00
Samosa Chat
Crispy samosas topped with flavorful spices, tangy tamarind chutney, and cooling yogurt – a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
$8.00
Aloo Tikka 2 Pieces
Gluten free. Vegan friendly. Delicately seasoned and fried mashed potato with sides of homemade sauce.
$6.00
Vegetable Pakora
Gluten free. Vegan friendly. Crispy assorted vegetables batter that is spiced just right for everyone’s taste.
$7.00
Govi Manchurian
Gluten free. Cauliflower and bell peppers tossed with homemade chili sauce.
$10.00
Soup and Salad
Daal Soup
Yellow lentils cooked with ginger, garlic, herbs spices, garnished with fresh cilantro.
$6.00
Aloo Tama Bodi
Potato, bamboo shoots and black-eyed peas with a hint of lemon. Aka festive soup of Nepal!
$6.00
House Salad
Fresh organic spring mix lettuce, cucumber, carrot, & tomatoes.
$8.00
Veg Lovers
Bhindi Masala
Gluten free. Vegan friendly. Fresh okra cooked with tomatoes, onions, and mild Indian spices.
$15.00
Paneer Tikka Masala
Homemade cottage cheese cubes simmered in rich tomato tikka sauce and mild Indian spices.
$15.00
Daal Fry
Gluten free. Vegan friendly. Yellow lentil with a hint of spices cooked in the authentic Indian style.
$15.00
Veggie Madras
Gluten free, spicy. Vegan friendly. Freshly assorted veggies cooked in spicy coconut milk, with dried red chilies, and Indian spices.
$15.00
Veggie Korma
Freshly assorted veggies cooked in a yogurt-based sauce with Indian curry and spices.
$15.00
Saag Paneer
Spinach cooked with garlic, cumin coriander, and ginger, then mixed with paneer (cubed cheese).
$15.00
Aloo Gobi
Vegan friendly. Fresh cauliflower with red potatoes, toasted cumin, tomatoes, and mild Indian spices.
$15.00
Navratan Curry
Vegan friendly. A delicious Indian dish featuring a blend of nine vegetables cooked in a mild Indian spiced curry sauce.
$15.00
Dal Makhani
Rich and creamy black lentil simmered in a flavorful blend of butter and tomatoes.
$15.00
Chana Masala
Vegan friendly. Garbanzo beans cooked with tomatoes, onions, and Indian spices.
$15.00
Malai Kofta
Vegetable dumplings made with a mix of fresh veggies, cooked in a rich and creamy sauce with mild Indian spices.
$15.00
Tofu Saag
Vegan friendly. Spinach and tofu cooked in nepali-style with aromatic spices. A vegan and gluten-free dish that’s both healthy and delicious.
$15.00
Meat Lovers – Chicken
Nepali Chicken Curry
Most popular. Tender boneless chicken cooked in a mild Himalayan sauce with hint of garlic & ginger.
$16.00
Chicken Tikka Masala
Most popular. Marinated spiced boneless white meat cooked in tandoor oven simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
$16.00
Butter Chicken
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a rich creamy curry sauce.
$16.00
Madras Chicken
Spicy. Most popular. Boneless chicken tikka cooked in a spicy coconut milk sauce, with dried red chilies, and Indian spices.
$16.00
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken delectably cooked in mild Indian spices with a yogurt-based sauce.
$16.00
Chicken Vindaloo
Spicy. Highly spiced chicken cooked in a sharp pungent sauce, and Indian spices.
$16.00
Meat Lovers – Lamb and Goat
Goat Curry (Bone-In)
Tender bone-in goat cubes cooked in a mild Himalayan sauce and hint of garlic & ginger.
$17.00
Lamb Tikka Masala
Marinated spiced boneless lamb cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
$17.00
Lamb Curry
Tender boneless lamb cooked in a mild Himalayan sauce with the hint of garlic & ginger.
$17.00
Lamb Madras
Spicy. Boneless lamb cubes cooked in spicy coconut milk sauce and Indian spices.
$17.00
Lamb Korma
Boneless lamb delectably cooked in mild Indian spices with yogurt-based sauce.
$17.00
Lamb Vindaloo
Spicy. Highly spiced boneless lamb cooked in a sharp pungent sauce, and Indian spices.
$17.00
Meat Lovers – Seafood
Fish Curry
White fish delicately simmered in Indian spice with a curry sauce.
$17.00
Shrimp Vindaloo
Spicy. Jumbo shrimp cooked in a sharp pungent sauce, and Indian spices.
$17.00
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Marinated jumbo shrimp cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
$17.00
Shrimp Curry
Jumbo shrimp perfectly cooked in Indian spice and a curry sauce.
$17.00
Tandoori Festive
Tandoori Wings
Chicken wings marinated in a yogurt-based sauce & cooked in a tandoori oven.
$12.00
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken breast, marinated in a yogurt-based tandoori sauce with ginger, garlic, and spices.
$15.00
Chicken Sekuwa
Char-grilled tender pieces of chicken breast, marinated with fresh ginger, garlic, and Himalayan spices.
$15.00
Tandoori Fish
Most popular. Soft and tender white fish fillet that melts in your mouth, marinated in mild Indian spices, and cooked in a tandoori oven.
$16.00
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp, marinated with yogurt based sauce, and cooked in a tandoori oven.
$16.00
Tandoori Veggie
Cauliflower, broccoli, potato, and bell peppers marinated in a mild yogurt sauce, and Himalayan spices.
$17.00
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Chicken marinated in yogurt-based sauce with Indian spices and cooked in a tandoori oven.
$16.00
Tandoori Artichoke
Most popular. Whole artichoke marinated in yogurt sauce and grilled in a tandoori oven.
$16.00
Paneer Tikka
Indian cottage cheese marinated with yogurt-based and cooked in a tandoori oven.
$15.00
Bread
Plain Naan
Oversize white flour dough cooked in a tandoori oven.
$4.00
Garlic Naan
Most popular. Fluffy naan cooked in a tandoori oven with cilantro and hint of roasted garlic.
$5.00
Onion Kulcha
Freshly leavened bread stuffed with mild spiced onions and cilantro.
$5.00
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread cooked in a tandoori oven.
$4.00
Cheese Naan
Freshly leavened bread stuffed with cheese.
$5.00
Aloo Naan
Naan stuffed with mild spiced peas and potatoes.
$5.00
Traditional Thali
Nepali Style Thali
Most popular. A popular Nepali meal served in a tradition platter arranged in a circular pattern. This thali typically consists of small bowls of dishes such as rice, lentil soup, choice of curry, naan, and mango chutney. A great way to experience the diverse cuisine of Nepal in a single meal.
$15.00
Rice & Noodle
Chicken Biryani
Long-grain basmati rice cooked with tender pieces of chicken in a blend of aromatic Indian spices and herbs.
$15.00
Veggie Biryani
Long grain basmati rice cooked with aromatic Indian spices, mixed vegetables, and herbs.
$15.00
Lamb Biryani
Long-grain basmati rice dish with tender pieces of lamb cooked in aromatic Indian spices and herbs.
$16.00
Chicken Fried Rice
Fried rice cooked with marinated chicken and assorted veggies in mild Himalayan spices.
$14.00
Veggie Fried Rice
Veggie fried rice cooked with a blend of aromatic Himalayan spices, fresh vegetables, and fluffy basmati rice.
$13.00
Chicken Chow Mein
Most popular. Stir-fried wheat noodles with tender chicken, and sautéed veggies.
$14.00
Veggie Chow Mein
Veggie chow mein stir-fried wheat noodles with fresh sautéed veggies.
$13.00
Yak Chow Mein
Stir-fried wheat noodles with crispy yak meat, veggies, and fresh cilantro.
$17.00
Surf City Specials
Chicken Tikka Burrito
Most popular. Chicken tikka burrito tender chicken marinated in Indian spices rolled in a naan bread.
$10.00
Tikka Masala Pizza
Most popular. Naan with homemade pizza sauce, cheese, and chicken tikka.
$10.00
Veggie Burrito
Assorted veggies marinated in Indian spices rolled in a naan bread.
$9.00
Veggie Pizza
Naan with homemade pizza sauce, cheese, and yogurt-marinated veggies.
$10.00
Kids’ Meal
Chicken Tender Fries
Deep-fried chicken breast, served with homemade sauce.
$6.00
Kids Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodles with cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, and cauliflower.
$6.00
Cheese Quesadilla
Cheddar cheese grilled in tortilla bread.
$6.00
Masala Fries
Deep-fried potatoes marinated in Indian spices.
$5.00
Sides
Papadum
Papadum deep-fried Indian lentil cracker served with mint and tamarind chutney.
$4.00
Raita
Yogurt with mint, cucumber, carrot, and roasted cumin seeds.
$4.00
Mango Chutney / Aap Ko Aachar
Homemade sweet mango chutney.
$3.00
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Most popular. Smooth yogurt drink with mango purée.
$5.00
Sparkling Water
San Pellegrino.
$5.00
Masala Chai
Most popular. Black tea stepped with milk and spices.
$4.00
Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Dr Pepper, or Sprite.
$3.00
Coffee
Regular coffee: freshly brewed, premium quality beans, perfect for a classic pick-me-up any time of day.
$4.00
Desserts
Mango Kulfi
Homemade ice-cream flavored with mango aka king of fruits!
$6.00
Coconut Kulfi
Homemade ice-cream flavored with coconut.
$6.00
Pistachio Kulfi
Most popular. Homemade ice-cream flavored with pistachio.
$6.00
Rasmalai
Soft spongy cheese balls soaked in sweet creamy milk.
$6.00
Gulab Jamun
Rounds of white flour, infused with reduced milk and soaked in sweet rosewater syrup.
$6.00
Kheer
Rice pudding with saffron, milk, and cardamom.
$6.00

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Reviews

Kathy Cosentino
Delicious platter of food from Nepal served in beautiful brass dishes. Dal, vegetable curry, a spinach dish. Dumplings were yummy with a spicy sauce. Pappadum was super special.will order extra next time. Best rice pudding – creamy and rich. Definitely coming back.

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Bill Augsburger
Great tasting Indian food. The Biryani rice was perfect. I will definitely come back.

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Marc Daniels
This is hands down the best Indian/Nepalese restaurant in Huntington Beach and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves authentic and delicious cuisine. Masala Waves deserves more than 5 stars!

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Aaron Stehle
Best service, everyone is so nice.

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Javier Cifuentes
TRY THIS PLACE! The most tasty and creamy curry I’ve had in the US, hands down.

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Amina Maslo
I had tried so many Indian restaurants across the West Coast and this is by far my favorite. Their tikka masala is rich, creamy, and perfect level of spice. The naan was soft and fluffy. We had paner tikka and madras chicken curry – both were delicious.

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Lauren Tillotson
This place is amazing! The service was incredibly helpful and attentive, and the food was so delicious! Everything was so tasty and flavorful. I’m recommending to everyone I know!

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Dilli Thapaliya
Masala Waves is truly a culinary gem! From the moment I stepped in, the ambiance transported me to a world of vibrant flavors and Indian/ Nepali hospitality. The menu is a delightful journey through the diverse and rich tapestry of Indian/Nepali cuisine. Each dish is a masterpiece, meticulously prepared with the perfect balance of spices, and the presentation is a work of art. The staff is incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about the food they serve, making the dining experience unforgettable. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Indian/Nepali dishes or seeking innovative twists on classics, Masala Waves delivers beyond expectations. I can’t wait to return and explore more of their culinary delights. Highly recommended!

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Ryan Palmer
Amazing over the top service. These guys go above and beyond.

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Josh Plotkin
This is a new restaurant, I went to try it out. I thoroughly enjoyed the vibe and the food.

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