Masala house Indian Restaurant & Catering

We had one of the most heartwarming dining experiences here! We visited without knowing that you have to order Mandi in advance. When we learned this, we were about to leave disappointed—especially because it was my friend’s birthday and he had already faced a string of bad restaurant experiences that day.

As we were walking out, the owner himself stopped us outside and asked why we were leaving. We explained the situation, and without hesitation, he asked if we would be okay waiting a bit. He then went out of his way to personally prepare Mandi for us, even though it wasn’t pre-ordered.

The wait was completely worth it—the Mandi was flavorful, aromatic, and cooked to perfection. But what truly stood out was the kindness, hospitality, and genuine care we experienced. The owner made sure we were comfortable, checked on us often, and made the whole dinner feel special.

Thanks to him, my friend’s birthday turned around completely. This place is not just about great food—it’s about people who truly care about their customers. My friend’s birthday is coming up again soon, and we will 100% be coming back here to celebrate! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's sooper Masala time ;). I ordered Hyderabadi Biriyani and it was really spicy for me. Probably I ordered it late afternoon. Outside of the spice factor, the food was great. Courteous and welcoming staff, nice ambience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Visited Masala House with family on Friday evening — most items we wanted were unavailable, and what we ordered (Chicken Kizhi Porotta, Veg Kizhi Porotta, tea, Moru Morru Chicken) tasted terrible. Tea was like water, food lacked salt, and despite asking for mild spice, it was very spicy. Though they refunded for a few items, that doesn’t fix poor food quality. This was my second bad experience — very disappointed

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

My son got food poisoning.

Dissapointing,very dissapointing the table was very small the fish curry was spicy the butter chicken masala was bland doesnt have a variety of foods even the curd had chiles we had a bad experience Please do not go to this resteraunt IT IS NOT RECCOMENDED

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Went for buffet before 2.30 . But they were out of one of juice on menu and replaced with another. They should be able to put out Advertised menu during open buffet hours otherwise some customers like me won’t be happy if they were looking forward for something specific.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Masala House San Diego offers a truly delightful dining experience with mouth-watering South Indian flavors. The servers are affable and go out of their way to ensure a great meal.

The weekend buffet is exceptional value for money, featuring a wide spread including biryani, fish curry, various veg curries, lemonade, and tea.

Highly recommended for authentic cuisine and superb service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was not a great experience. We were told that the buffet wasn't ready until 11:30 am, so we waited around until then once we got a table and went for the buffet. The food was out but cold. They were late to put up signs, which showed that some of the food options were not vegetarian. I can't recommend this establishment with good confidence.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Masala House has the best vegetarian Indian food in San Diego! Their lunch specials are filled with fresh, flavorful ingredients. I love how everything is made with care, and the Tandoori dishes are just amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Can't get enough of their indian lunch specials. Always a satisfying delicious experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Indian food delivery service is fantastic from masala house. The food always arrives hot, fresh and flavourful. Highly recommend if you are z san Diego!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I recently ordered Indian food delivery from Masala House, and it exceeded my expectations. The tandoori dishes were flavorful, and the spice level was perfect. Fast service and incredible Indian cuisine. Definitely ordering again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Indian food at Masala House is always fresh and flavorful. The Tandoori chicken is smoky and tender,and their Indian buffet offers great variety.I've always been impressed by the quality and service here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Masala House is my go-to for authentic Indian food near San Diego Downtown. Their vegetarian options are always fresh, and the tandoori dishes are top-notch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Craving authentic Indian food? Masala House is the place to be! The Tandoori dishes are flavorful, and the service is always friendly and quick.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5