Classic Indian cooking including vegetarian fare in a relaxed, utilitarian cafe setting. Based on 625 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
27 Academy St, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 877-0993
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Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: masalacafeindiancuisine.com
Reviews
Sherley R
This place has the best food in Indian street, NJ. One of the very few Indian restaurants open until 2 am on a weekday. Food is served pretty fast and has a wide variety of street style south Indian foods. The restaurant features portraits of memes all around which I found to be innovative. The cut pomfret fish served here is the best! This should definitely be on your list if you’re visiting NYC NJ or surrounding areas. Highly recommended.
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Harish k s
Randomly visited this place for lunch, first of all this place is not good for dine in because of its ambience. They have washroom in the dining area and dining area stinks. I asked manager to spray room freshener!!
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Raghu Varma.M
Best south indian spice with authentic taste. Try chicken varuvel
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Diya Raichand
There should be a zero stars option. I googled best Indian restaurants in Newark as were in the city for a few hours, and this came up a few times.
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Witalis007
When I picked up food it looked like a take out only place. There was no place to sit and eat at all. I’m not sure if they ever do sit down eating but it didn’t look like it. The service was quick and the prices were very reasonable. The raita was different than we had ever had, it was kind of gloopy and had chunks of red onion. The saag paneer was a little watery and different from what we’re used to. The biryani was a bit dry. Everything tasted good though.
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Swarna Swathi
Nice restaurant. Pretty decent tasting food. Friendly staff. Best thing was very quick service!
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Hiatuses Bree
My friends and I randomly came here and the food was honestly amazing. I got the spicy boneless chicken biryani and it was definitely a 10/10. My friends got the chicken vindaloo and lamb masala which they loved. The garlic naan was nice and soft with crispy edges. We’re not Indian so we’re unable to speak on the authenticity of the taste but the cooks and servers are Indian so I doubt the food isn’t also authentically Indian. The bowls may look a bit small from the pictures but the portions were extremely reasonable for the price. The three of us were able to share each dish equally. The service was also amazing.
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Akshit Mehta
One word review : Disaster
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Mohitha Edupuganti
I had an amazing experience. The ambiance was welcoming, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The Food served was great. Butter Naan, Paneer Butter Masala, Chhole Bhatura is a must try. Overall, pleading experience.
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Donna Arriaga
I went yesterday with my son and I must say every dish we got was delicious and busting of fresh flavors.. For starter we got the veggie samosa then we had chicken masala the chicken mandiki and naan garlic bread..
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