Masala Indian Cuisine

1394 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
(703) 462-9699

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Jhol Momo Chicken Korma Lamb Rogan Josh Goat Cheese Naan
Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan
Paneer Tikka Masala
Basil Garlic Naan
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Biryani
Tandoori Shrimp
Gobi Manchurian
Tandoori Salmon
Butter Chicken

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Most Popular
Chicken Biryani
Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with your choice meat or vegetable and golden fried onion, mint, and spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala
White meat chicken tikka cooked in mild creamy sauce.
Tandoori Salmon
Oven baked atlantic king salmon chunks marinated in sour cream, herbs, and masala.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb cooked with a creamy tomato sauce.

Non Vegetarian Appetizers
Chicken Momo
Steamed dumplings made with minced chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, and spice mix. Served with tomato achar Nepalese tomato based sauce.
Chili Chicken
Sauteed batter fried boneless chicken with green chilli, bell pepper, and onions. Cooked in garlic chilli sauce.
Chicken 65
Boneless chicken | ginger | red chilli | yogurt | mustard seeds | vinegar.
Chicken Sekuwa
Chicken roasted in a natural wood fire in a real traditional Nepalese style.
Fried Wings
Traditional wings served with buffalo sauce
Fried Shrimp
Four pieces . Shrimp marinated in rice flour batter and fenugreek seed

Vegetarian Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa (Vegetarian)
Crispy turnover patties stuffed with spicy potatoes and peas.
Spinach Chaat (Vegetarian)
Crisp fried spinach and lotus topped with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, onion, yogurt, and spice mix.
Vegetable Momo (Vegetarian)
Steamed dumpling from Nepal made with minted vegetables, onion, garlic, and spices. Served with tomato achar.
Vegetable Pakora (Vegetarian)
Mix vegetable fritters banded with chick peas flour.
Gobi Manchurian (Vegetarian)
Fried cauliflower florets cooked with green onions, soy, garlic, and chili.
Samosa Chat
Samosa served with chickpeas, toppings-yogurt, mint, and tamarind sauce.

Vegetable Entree
Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese and spinach with roasted garlic.
Chana Masala
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cubes of fresh cheese stewed in creamy tomato gravy.
Gobi Mutter
Cauliflower and green peas with ginger flavored.
Bhindi Amchuri
Fresh okra saute with onion, tomato, and cilantro.
Baingan Bharta
Mashed and baked eggplant cooked with green peas, onion, tomato, and spices.
Dal Bukhara
Slow cooked black lentils soaked overnight with spices ,butter, tomato, and cream.
Aloo Saag
Fresh potatoes cooked with spinach and spices.
Mutter Paneer
Panner and green peas cooked together with onion sauce.
Sahi Paneer
Cottage cheese cooked in creamy sauce and fenugreek.
Vegetable Korma
Mix vegetable cooked in creamy cashew sauce.
Kadhai Paneer
Cottage cheese with bell pepper and onion
Malai Kofta
Paneer, cashew, and quinoa dumplings in rich milk sauce.

Lamb Delicacies
Lamb Vindaloo
Highly seasoned lamb dish made with potato, spicy tangy sauce, and spices.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb cooked with a creamy tomato sauce.
Goat Curry
Bone-In goat from the Himalayas cooked in curry sauce.
Kashmiri Rogan Josh
Classic lamb curry from valley of Kashmir cooked in tangy sauce.
Lamb Curry
Succulent lamb cooked in our house blend spices.
Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb and spinach cooked together with onion, garlic, and spices.
Lamb korma
Tender chunks of lamb cooked in cardamom and cashew nuts in a rich gravy.
Lamb Madras
Lamb cooked in curry leaves, coconut milk, and coconut powder.

Sea Food Baits
Salmon Tikka Masala
Salmon cooked in creamy tomato sauce
Coconut Fish Curry
Coconut flavored Fish curry made with coconut, curry leaves, and mustard seeds.
Shrimp Dopiaza
Shrimp with onions, tomato, green chili, coriander, and ginger garlic paste.
Sea-Food Curry
Prawns, salmon fish stewed in tomato, and masala.
Shrimp Balchao
Sweet and sour shrimp cooked with masala and served with lemon tomato sauce.
Fish Vindaloo
Highly seasoned fish dish made with potatoes, spicy tangy sauce, and spices.

Biryani
Briyani
Saffron flavored basmati rice cooked with your choice meat or vegetable and golden fried onion, mint, and spices.
Shrimp Briyani
Saffron flavored rice cooked with shrimp, mint, and spices.

Soup
Sweetcorn Soup
Tamato Soup

Tandoori Sizzlers
Tandoori Salmon
Oven baked atlantic king salmon chunks marinated in sour cream, herbs, and masala.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken with bones marinated in hung yogurt, spices, and lemon.
Tandoori Mix Grill
An assorted grill of chicken, lamb, and shrimp.
Assorted Seafood grill
A mix of tandoori shrimp and salmon.
Seekh kabab
Lamb blended with onions, whole spices and herbs.
Tandoori Shrimp
Broiled tiger prawns marinated in roasted garlic and chili paste.
Tulsi Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken breast marinated in cream cheese and fresh basil.
Lamb Chops - Tandoori
Lamb chops marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and flavored with mint.
Paneer Tikka - Tandoori
Cottage cheese with fennel seed, marinated with masala, and tangy sauce.

Chicken Temptations
Chicken Tikka Masala
White meat chicken tikka cooked in mild creamy sauce.
Butter Chicken
Chicken cooked in creamy rich sauce, made with tomato, onion, and butter.
Chicken Vindaloo
Highly seasoned boneless chicken dish made with potato, spicy tangy sauce, and spices.
Classic Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken cooked in spices onion, tomato, and masala.
Chicken Korma
Boneless chicken cooked in spices onion, tomato, and masala.
Chicken Saag
Chicken thigh and spinach cooked together with onion, garlic, and spices.
Mango Chicken
Chicken cooked with mango-based sauce.
Kadai Chicken
Chicken tikka with bell pepper and onion in tangy sauce.

Clay Oven Baked Bread
Basil garlic Naan
Naan
A flat-leavened bread.
Goat cheese Naan
Roti
Onion Kulcha
Assorted bread
Naan, roti , and basil garlic naan.
Aloo Naan
Potato naan.
Peshawari Naan
Naan stuffed with dry cherry and coconut.

Kids Mains
Junior Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Fingers
Breaded and fried chicken marinated with kids friendly Indian masala.
Fries
Deep fried potatoes

Sides
Extra rice 16 O.z
White Basmati Rice
Raita
Mango Chutney
Papadaum
Extra Mint Sauce ( 8oz)
Made with mint, cilantro, and homemade yogurt
Mixed Pickle
Extra Tamarind Sauce ( 8oz)
Masala Sauce
Indian Salad

Momo (Chicken or Vegetable)
Steamed Momo
Chili Momo
Served with chili and peppers.
Jhol Momo
Served with soupy sauce.

House Beverage
Lassi
Yogurt drink.
Soda
Can.

Dessert
Rasmalai
Patties made with cheese, milk, and dipped in reduced kesar milk.
Gulab jamun
Solid milk dumpling in cardamom syrup.
Kalakand
Sweet milk cake made out of solidified, sweetened milk and panner.

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Recent Reviews

Ordered takeout from this place. Food was overpriced for the taste, which was nothing special. We also ordered a bread basket which was advertised as having different kinds of naan, but only got regular naan. On the whole, given all the other south Asian restaurants in the area, it's unlikely we'll order from here again.
March 2026
I ordered takeout from Masala and was pleasantly surprised. The food was ready quickly and arrived in a timely manner. The samosas were large, perfectly fried, and generously stuffed with filling. The green cilantro chutney was fresh and bright, adding a nice pop of flavor to the dish.

I also got the chicken tikka masala, which was rich and comforting. I usually prefer spicier foods, and this one leaned mild and more on the tomato-forward side, but it was still...
February 2026
Saw the place advertised on DCSpot in a video and a friend and I went to try it. They have a $17 dollar lunch buffet and it won't dispoint. Very fresh, flavorful, and nothing tasted old. It was great.
December 2025

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Masala Indian Cuisine

1394 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
(703) 462-9699