Christmas Eve lunch buffet had an excellent selection, but like most buffets the food started tasting the same. Naan bread was not made readily available with buffet food. If the restaurant is planning to close at 2:30pm, they should stop taking reservations at 1:30pm and not take them all the way to 2:30pm. My mistake was to make reservations for 2:00pm and only had a rushed 30 min timeframe to eat before the buffet + dessert + tea was removed.
Subhash Kommuru
It felt like we discovered a little gem especially after ordering their pani puri. We dined in but also ordered some takeout and the plates they gave for carry out was also appealing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sammy
Horrible horrible food. One of the crappiest restaurants in Goleta. Food served here is not authentic and its old and flavorless. Not sure how they allow to serve days old food. Save your money and go somewhere else
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Priya S.
I’d come here a bit of times and the food used to be good. I came back in December 2025. The food was alright. They sell papdi chat but it’s actually dahi puri not really the best. Please don’t base it off what is written on the menu. Some of the server do not even know what they’re serving :/
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dan T
Worst Indian restaurant I've ever been too. Buffet is literally one dish and 3 other sides which consist of food that's been sitting out for days. They dont refilll the trays with new food even when its busy. I've never seen this at any Indian restaurant before. Meals take long and also taste terrible. Service is ok . But the food is terrible. Dried flavorless meat. And its not cheap. Who ever says this place is 5 stars has never had delicious Indian food before
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Erin
Overall very nice experience with delicious dishes well prepared and fresh. Service was welcoming and friendly. Will be going back soon to try more dishes. A winner!
sreevatsan athinarayanan
Best Masala Chai with Sri Lankan spices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megh
They always make mistakes in portion sizes food is great but those small details matter too the green chutney I ordered there was barely a spoon full of chutney in there and no it’s was not spilled in the bag too please see the stuff before keeping it in the bag ☹️
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ralphlegrand HT
I had an amazing meal at Masala, the food is great and the service is top notch. Chef Rajesh is hands down the best, I met him and could instantly tell the passion he has for cooking authentic Indian food. If you are in Goleta or on your way to Santa Barbara, this place is worth stopping by.
The service is certainly good, the ambience was good, restrooms clean. But the food was underwhelming. Tried few different items like Momos, Haryali Chicken, Butter Chicken, Baingan Bhartha, Raita, and garlic naan. I would only give Baingan Bhartha and Raita thumbs up. Everything else was mid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Rob Stephenson
best Indian in santa barbara. flavorful dishes, attentive staff, and an overall elevated experience. highly recommend!
Food: 5
Service: 5
J C
The restaurant staff were so genuine and humble to interact with, their service was top-notch! Really made us feel so welcome..Food was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samir Patankar
It’s OK restaurant. Good location. Tried DOSA which was very good, but just the Dosa not the chutney or Sambar. Actually I think they serve dal fry as Sambar. And chutney wasn’t fresh. Next day I tried Veg Pakora which was pathetic half cooked and the important thing is the person who served knew why it and then also served it. Although he offered something different against that order as I had to return it. Veg biryani was another disaster. It’s neither a Pulao nor a biryani. So people at least don’t try these items. I was upset with the thing that you are serving the half cooked food even when you knew it, that’s not Indian culture.
Atmosphere: 2
Tim Neavin
The best Indian buffet I’ve ever had for the price. Incredibly tasty with delicious varieties. One of the best deals in the area — if not THE best.
Best indian food buffet in Santa Barbara by far
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christmas Eve lunch buffet had an excellent selection, but like most buffets the food started tasting the same. Naan bread was not made readily available with buffet food. If the restaurant is planning to close at 2:30pm, they should stop taking reservations at 1:30pm and not take them all the way to 2:30pm. My mistake was to make reservations for 2:00pm and only had a rushed 30 min timeframe to eat before the buffet + dessert + tea was removed.
It felt like we discovered a little gem especially after ordering their pani puri. We dined in but also ordered some takeout and the plates they gave for carry out was also appealing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible horrible food. One of the crappiest restaurants in Goleta. Food served here is not authentic and its old and flavorless. Not sure how they allow to serve days old food. Save your money and go somewhere else
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I’d come here a bit of times and the food used to be good. I came back in December 2025. The food was alright. They sell papdi chat but it’s actually dahi puri not really the best. Please don’t base it off what is written on the menu. Some of the server do not even know what they’re serving :/
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Worst Indian restaurant I've ever been too. Buffet is literally one dish and 3 other sides which consist of food that's been sitting out for days. They dont refilll the trays with new food even when its busy. I've never seen this at any Indian restaurant before. Meals take long and also taste terrible. Service is ok . But the food is terrible. Dried flavorless meat. And its not cheap. Who ever says this place is 5 stars has never had delicious Indian food before
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Overall very nice experience with delicious dishes well prepared and fresh. Service was welcoming and friendly. Will be going back soon to try more dishes. A winner!
Best Masala Chai with Sri Lankan spices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They always make mistakes in portion sizes food is great but those small details matter too the green chutney I ordered there was barely a spoon full of chutney in there and no it’s was not spilled in the bag too please see the stuff before keeping it in the bag ☹️
Food: 5
Service: 3
I had an amazing meal at Masala, the food is great and the service is top notch. Chef Rajesh is hands down the best, I met him and could instantly tell the passion he has for cooking authentic Indian food. If you are in Goleta or on your way to Santa Barbara, this place is worth stopping by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tandoori Mixed Grill
Restaurantji Recommends
The service is certainly good, the ambience was good, restrooms clean. But the food was underwhelming. Tried few different items like Momos, Haryali Chicken, Butter Chicken, Baingan Bhartha, Raita, and garlic naan.
I would only give Baingan Bhartha and Raita thumbs up. Everything else was mid.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
best Indian in santa barbara. flavorful dishes, attentive staff, and an overall elevated experience. highly recommend!
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant staff were so genuine and humble to interact with, their service was top-notch! Really made us feel so welcome..Food was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s OK restaurant. Good location. Tried DOSA which was very good, but just the Dosa not the chutney or Sambar. Actually I think they serve dal fry as Sambar. And chutney wasn’t fresh. Next day I tried Veg Pakora which was pathetic half cooked and the important thing is the person who served knew why it and then also served it. Although he offered something different against that order as I had to return it. Veg biryani was another disaster. It’s neither a Pulao nor a biryani.
So people at least don’t try these items.
I was upset with the thing that you are serving the half cooked food even when you knew it, that’s not Indian culture.
Atmosphere: 2
The best Indian buffet I’ve ever had for the price. Incredibly tasty with delicious varieties. One of the best deals in the area — if not THE best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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