Masala

Name: Masala
Address: 1394 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA, United States, 22101
Telephone: (703) 462-9699
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (31)

$30 and under

Indian

1394 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative

We specialize in fine Indian cuisine cooked with perfect blend of spices or Masala. Masala is a generic term used to describe different types of ground spice mixes used in Indian cuisine. A typical mix consists of coriander, cumin, black peppercorns, green cardamom, cinnamon, and dried red chiles, while cloves, fennel, mace, and nutmeg frequently assume the roles of supporting casts. The decision of what spices to use (and in what proportions) to concoct a perfect masala for a given dish depends on, among others, whether the dish includes meat, vegetables or fish and on the culinary origins of the dish. This process of creating a perfect mix to add just the right spice and flavor to different dishes is something of an art in itself, which our Chef, Ram Thapa, has mastered over years of training and exploration. We invite you to take a stroll down Chef Thapa’s world of masala and experience fine Indian cuisine like you have never before.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Nepalese, Pakistani
Hours of operation
Daily: Lunch: 11:45 am-2:45 pm; Dinner: 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm:
Phone number
(703) 462-9699
Website
http://www.masalava.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1394 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Neighborhood
McLean
Parking details
Parking is plentiful and free in a public lot right in front of the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crispy Calamari$5.00
Seasoned Flour Bettered Crispy Calamari Served With Green Chutney
Chicken Wings (6 Pcs)$5.00
Garlic And Spices Battered Fried Chicken Served With Garlic Chili Chutney
Chicken Momo (6 Pcs) - Chef's Special$3.99
Steamed Chicken Dumpling Made With Minced Chicken, Onion, Garlic, Ginger And Our Spice Mix. Served With Tomato Achar (Nepalese Tomato Based Sauce)
Masala Aloo$5.00
Cajun Seasoned Baked Potatoes Tossed With Garlic And Green Chili Served With Sweet Chili Sauce
Stuffed Jalapeno (6 Pcs)$5.00
Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Breaded Jalapeno Served With Plum Chutney
Masala Vegetarian Plate$3.00
Plate Consisting Of Papadum, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Olive, Celery And Heirloom Tomato. Served With Our Signature Pickle Dip (Finely Chopped Vegetables Marinated In Brine And Oil Along With Various Spices)

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Sparkling Wine
Mojito
Bacardi, Lime, Simple Sugar
Manhattan - Chef's Special
Wild Turkey, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters
Moscow Mule
Stoli, Lime, Ginger Beer
Negronib
Beefeater, Sweet Vermouth, Campari, Bitters
Old Fashion
Makers, Sugar, Bitters
Delhi Affair
Stoli, Lemon, Strawberry Syrup, Prosecco
Chai N Coffee Martini
Chai, Vanilla Vodka, Coffee Liquor
Spiced Mangotini
Sky Vodka, Mango Nectar, Lime, Spiced Syrup
Chilly Margarita
Chilly Infused-Jose Cuero Gold, Lime, Spicy Syrup

Beers

Sixpoint, Bengali Tiger, IPA, NY
Samuel Adams, Larger, Boston
Guinness, Stout, Ireland
Fat Tire, Amber Ale, Colorado
Heineken, Pilsner, Netherlands
Kingfisher, India
Alewerks Washington's Porter, Williamsburg, Virginia
Heavry Seas IPA, Baltimore
Budweiser, St. Louis, Missouri
Corona, Mexico
Bluemoon, Colorado
Yuengling, Pennsylvania
Budlight, St. Louis, Missouri
Stella Artois, Belgium
Buckler (Non Alcoholic), Netherlands

What 31 people are saying

Masala reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

31 Reviews

CL
CurryLover
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Indian food in the area, including DC! Really have a great buffet. And wait staff is very friendly as well.
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DCHugh VIP
Washington, D.C. Area85 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 3, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
always great, best Indian / nepalese in the region
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OccasionalGourmand
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 29, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
great local indian. the steamed dumpling appetizer from Kasmir was particularly good.
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DCHugh VIP
Washington, D.C. Area85 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
excellent visit, for curry officianados you will know that Nepalese quisene is a little different from the run of the mill, great find in McLean will certainly be going back
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MHVa
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Buffet lunch is an excellent choice. There is a wide selection of food. The food is always flavorful, with choices of spicy, hot and mild. Service is good and the dining room is comfortable. I will definitely return.
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Mila
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 5, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It was fine overall, but we are not going back. The tables are too close to each other, I was constantly kicked by everybody who was passing by. The service was very slow and they brought my son's entree 15 min earlier than the rest of us...
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RenukaC
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on August 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went in a party of 4 for a celebration and the food did full justice to the occasion! We left very satisfied with our choices which were Lamb Vindaloo, Chennai Seafood Curry, Shrimp Briyani and Okra, specifying Medium Spicy. In addition we had Rice, Naan and Raita. We ate it Asian style with central dishes so that each person had a meal balanced with flavors and nutrition. The chef was top notch and I was particularly intrigued with how they drew out the dried chilli and curry leaf flavor in the seafood curry. Absolutely superb! For dessert we variously ordered rasmalai, gulab jaman, kheer and mango kulfi. Every one of those desserts enchanted. The mango kulfi was served as a round in 4 pieces with a sauce. It was a memorable meal and we are all devoted fans of Masala, planning to come back regularly. Of course the service was delightful and very responsive.
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CarlottaL
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on August 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food, especially the chicken teka massala! Nice service!
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JenaC
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Indian restaurant in the area. Amazing service!
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Michelle VIP
Washington, D.C. Area138 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 20, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All good here. Tasty food, friendly service, easy parking and moderate prices. Especially liked the mutter paneer.
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Masala is rated 4.4 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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1394 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Additional information

Neighborhood
McLean
Hours of operation
Daily: Lunch: 11:45 am-2:45 pm; Dinner: 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm:
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Nepalese, Pakistani
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is plentiful and free in a public lot right in front of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.masalava.com/
Phone number
(703) 462-9699

Masala

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Happy Hour Bites

Crispy Calamari$5.00

Chicken Wings (6 Pcs)$5.00

Chicken Momo (6 Pcs) - Chef's Special$3.99

Masala Aloo$5.00

Stuffed Jalapeno (6 Pcs)$5.00

Masala Vegetarian Plate$3.00

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz

Mojito

Manhattan - Chef's Special

Moscow Mule

Negronib

Old Fashion

Delhi Affair

Chai N Coffee Martini

Spiced Mangotini

Chilly Margarita

Beers

Sixpoint, Bengali Tiger, IPA, NY

Samuel Adams, Larger, Boston

Guinness, Stout, Ireland

Fat Tire, Amber Ale, Colorado

Heineken, Pilsner, Netherlands

Kingfisher, India

Alewerks Washington's Porter, Williamsburg, Virginia

Heavry Seas IPA, Baltimore

Budweiser, St. Louis, Missouri

Corona, Mexico

Bluemoon, Colorado

Yuengling, Pennsylvania

Budlight, St. Louis, Missouri

Stella Artois, Belgium

Buckler (Non Alcoholic), Netherlands

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Masala offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Masala restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

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