Masala Box Menu – Queens, NY

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Queens, NY

Colorful Indian restaurant & bar with a retro interior providing elevated entrees & a tapas menu. Based on 368 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Masala Box 11361

Address:
42-02 Bell Blvd, Queens, NY 11361

Phone: (718) 281-2699

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Hours

Thursday 3–9 PM
Friday 3–9 PM
Saturday 1–9 PM
Sunday 1–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
3–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM

Menu

Tapas
Scallops
Spice rubbed seared scallops served with a wine reduction sauce and garlic potato puree.
$22.00
Malabar Crab Cakes
Premium fresh crab meat with herbs and spices served with aioli sauce.
$22.00
‘Rock On’ Shrimp
Gram flour-yogurt-ginger batter, lightly fried and tossed in zesty Indian seasoning served with a piquant aioli.
$14.00
Calamari
Stir fried with southern Indian spices served over a spongy rice crepe.
$14.00
Amritsari Fish Pakoras
Zesty spiced marinated fish fritters, served with sweet potato frittes.
$14.00
Malai Kebab
Grilled chicken cubes marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt and mild flavored spices.
$12.00
Chicken 65
Spicy, stir fried with peppers in south Indian spices.
$12.00
Seekh Kabab
Marinated ground chicken with fresh herbs and spices, pan grilled, served with mint mango dip.
$12.00
Paneer Tikka
Pan grilled moist fresh cheese marinated in zesty tandoori spices.
$10.00
MB Chicken Wings
Marinated chicken wings with fresh herbs and chili garlic sauce.
$12.00
Samosa Chaat
Savory samosa and chickpea mash topped with yogurt, mint and tamarind sauce.
$10.00
Bombay Frankie (Kati Rolls)
Whole wheat roll ups served with mango mint chutney, Choice of chicken, lamb, paneer, egg, gobi (vegan), or channa (vegan)
$10.00
Kheema Flutes
Chicken spring rolls the Masala Box way, served with red chili mango sauce.
$10.00
Samosas
Turnovers served with chutneys. Choice of spiced potato and peas or mushroom and cheese.
$8.00
Gobi Phataka
Tender cauliflower florets tossed in spicy sauce.
$8.00
Duck Mastak
Marinated slow-cooked pulled duck served in phulka (soft taco) and topped with 2 flavored sauces (north and south Indian).
$14.00
Vegetable Pakoras
Mixed vegetable fritters.
$10.00
Mulligatawny Soup
Lentil based soup ground with mixed vegetables and coconut milk.
$6.00
Meats & Seafood
Salmon Tikka
Marinated in tandoori spices, pan seared and served with vegetable biryani.
$26.00
Vindaloo
Hot & spicy tomato, onion and vinegar curry, served with rice.
$20.00
Lamb Biryani
Marinated in yogurt, spices and herbs, braised in layers of saffron fragrant rice served with raita.
$24.00
Masala Shrimp
Sauteed shrimp cooked in a tomato coconut sauce served with rice.
$20.00
Chicken Biryani
Marinated in yogurt, spices and herbs, braised in layers of saffron fragrant rice served with raita.
$20.00
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken cooked in a savory tomato curry sauce served with rice.
$20.00
Chicken Saag
Lightly creamed spinach sauteed with ginger and garlic.
$20.00
Fish Pondicherry
Crusted tilapia cooked in a zesty tomato tamarind reduction sauce served with rice.
$20.00
Southern Indian Chicken Curry
Boneless white meat cooked with coconut milk and a touch of tamarind
$20.00
Korma
Succulent cubes of meat cooked in a creamy cashew nut sauce served with rice.
$20.00
Kheema Mutter
Spiced ground chicken cooked with green peas, ginger and garlic.
$20.00
Khasta Noodles
Zesty egg noodles tossed with a variety of vegetables and chicken or shrimp.
$14.00
Homestyle Curry
Classically braised chunks of tender meat cooked with fries herbs, served with chappatis.
$22.00
Veggie
Paneer Mutter
Cubed fresh housemade cheese with peas, cooked in a tangy tomato gravy.
$16.00
Aloo Mutter
Potatoes and peas cooked in a tangy tomato gravy. Vegan.
$16.00
Paneer Saag
Housemade cheese, lightly creamed spinach, ginger and garlic.
$16.00
Channa Saag
Chick peas and spinach. Vegan.
$16.00
Malai Kofta
Vegetable dumplings immersed in flavorful light cream sauce. Served with rice.
$16.00
Baigan Bhurta
Baked eggplant with tomatoes and onions, slow blended with flavorful spices. Vegan.
$16.00
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in a creamy cashew nut sauce. Served with rice. Vegan.
$16.00
Aloo Gobi
Diced cauliflower and potatoes in a spice preparation. Vegan.
$16.00
Punjabi Chole
Chickpeas cooked in a traditional tomato, onion and tamarind reduction served with pooris. Vegan.
$14.00
Dal Palak
Zesty spice confluence of whole green lentils and spinach. Served with rice. Vegan.
$14.00
Bundgobi Mutter
Shredded cabbage and green peas cooked in an onion, ginger and garlic medley. Vegan.
$14.00
Khasta Noodles
Zesty noodles tossed with a variety of vegetables.
$12.00
Vegetable Biryani
Spice flavored basmati long grain white rice cooked with assorted vegetables, served with raita. Vegan.
$12.00
Makhani Dal
Blend of black lentils, yellow lentils and red kidney beans. Served with rice.
$12.00
Lasooni Dal
Yellow lentils cooked in a traditional garlic sauce. Served with rice. Vegan.
$12.00
Moth Dal
Hearty sprout lentils with seasonings for fresh garlic. served with rice. Vegan.
$12.00
Paneer Makhani
Cubed paneer in a rich, buttery tomato sauce. served with rice.
$18.00
Accompaniments
Chili Naan
Stuffed with dill, jalapeno and artisan cheese.
$8.00
Olive Naan
Stuffed with zesty blend of black and green olives and onions.
$8.00
Aloo Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potato.
$5.00
Gobi Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with cauliflower.
$5.00
Paneer Paratha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with paneer.
$5.00
Chapati
Two thin whole wheat flat bread.
$3.00
Poori
Two puffed whole wheat bread.
$3.00
Paratha
Whole wheat bread.
$3.00
Naan
White flour bread.
$3.00
Stuffed Naan
Choice of paneer, cheese, garlic or onion.
$5.00
Chicken Naan
stuffed with pulled spiced chicken + onions
$8.00
Masala Box Famous Chutneys
Lemon-Mango Vinaigrette (10 Oz) $6.00
Mint Chutney (10 Oz) $6.00
Mango Chutney (10 Oz) $6.00
No Kiddin’ Hot Sauce! (10 Oz) $8.00
Sides
Raita
Yogurt sauce with shredded cucumbers.
$6.00
Kachumber Salad
Fresh diced tomatoes, onions and cucumbers tossed in lemon cilantro juice.
$6.00
Basmati White Rice $3.00
Basmati Brown Rice $3.00
Dessert
Halwa
Shredded carrots slow cooked in sweetened milk, cardamom, nuts and raisins.
$8.00
Rice Kheer
Traditional flavored rice pudding with nuts and raisins.
$8.00
Gulab Jamun
Milk solid dumplings soaked in rose sugar syrup.
$8.00
Rasmalai
Homemade cheese dumpling immersed in creamy milk.
$8.00
Beverages
Mango Lassi $6.00
Sparkling Water $4.00
Spring Water $4.00
Masala Chai Tea $3.00
Soda (Can) $2.00

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Reviews

Edward Kim
Decent Indian food in the area. Personally had dishes better suited to my tastes but the ones here are all solid. Full bar and nice atmosphere and great service

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No Name
As a huge fan of Indian food, I decided to stop by here with my boyfriend on 12/28/22. I ordered the mango lassi, samosas, and chicken tikka masala. The samosas and mango lassi were absolutely heavenly, however I was a bit disappointed in the chicken tikka masala and garlic stuffed naan. The chicken was a bit dry, and when asked for spice level I asked for mild, however I did not taste any spices at all. I was expecting at least a hint of flavor even for mild. The garlic naan tasted very bland but paired well with the tomato sauce in the tikka masala. Despite that, I enjoyed the place and I’m willing to give it another try while asking for medium spice level.

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Anuj Gandhi
This was an interesting experience. The service was extravagant and the waiters were very responsive. The saag paneer was extraordinary. One thing I recommend is maintaining spice levels. The butter chicken was too sweet, and the Punjabi chole was salty. Otherwise, exquisite!

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Bhavesh Gandhi
Our 2nd time at this restaurant was not as good of an experience as the first. In both instances we went on Saturday but yesterday was with the dinner crowd. The food was lacking the authenticity as it had in our first experience. Hopefully it was a fluke and our next experience will be better.

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Straw
The place has a nice ascetic look, while being authentic with the Indian food. The food was really good, but some dishes were a bit to salty.

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Jibun Nehar
The food is delicious especially the biryani. The kebabs and lamb-chops are delightful. I ordered a few times for catering event. They delivered on time and took all the food inside. My guests loved the food. Big thank you to Karan for being so cordial and professional. Excellent hospitality, service and delicious food!

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Sami Syed
Good food, decent price. This place is a solid spot. I usually like a bit of tamerind in my samosa chaat, but it was still very good. The rita could have used bit more flavor.

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Abhishek R
Review on the most recent visit on 6/25 –

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Olga M
Delicious food. My mom had the pondicherry and it was our absolute favorite. The crab cake was delish. Service was amazing. Super friendly and thoughtful. The drink was mediocre – not my favorite part of the meal. I will absolutely return.

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Alyssa Mohamed
Today my son came into the restaurant to fill up his water gun. The worker kicked him out rudely after yelling at him and even had the nerve to lock the door. When I asked why it was wrong to come in for water, she told me that he should have manners. I don’t even care what the food is like here if the hospitality is a 0. Definitely don’t eat here, it’s nasty people.

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