Masala Art Menu – Washington, DC

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Washington, DC

Classic Indian eats alongside hard-to-find items offered in a basic dining room with a lunch buffet. Based on 647 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Masala Art 20024

Address:
1101 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Phone: (202) 554-1101

Website:

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Chicken 65
Marinated morsels of chicken, tossed in a spicy south Indian Sauce
$9.00
Bhelpuri
Puffed rice, chickpea vermicelli, peanuts, chopped onion, diced mango, cilantro and drizzled with tamarind chutney
$8.00
Aam Palak Chaat
Fresh fried baby spinach, diced mango, sweet yogurt and chutneys
$11.00
Aloo Bonda
Spiced mashed potatoes engulfed in a coating of chick pea batter
$8.00
Cauliflower Bezule
Florets coated with rice flour, spices and tossed with mustard seeds and curry leaves
$8.00
Ragda Pattis
Potato patties on a bed of chickpeas, topped with sweet yogurt and chutneys
$8.00
Pani Poori
Puffed hollows stuffed with diced potatoes and chickpeas topped with chutneys – eaten whole in one bite
$8.00
Pyaz Ki Bhaji
Ulienned onions and bellpepper in chickpeas batter
$8.00
Kafir Lime And Basil Chicken Tikka
Chicken tikka marinated with spices and flavored with basil and kafir lime leaves
$9.00
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Lamb seekh kabab flavored with jalapenos and mint
$10.00
Fish Tukra
Fried fish marinated with spices, served with chutney
$9.00
Calamari
Sautéed calamari with coconut and curry leaves
$9.00
Tandoori Specialties
Tandoori Chicken
Half a chicken marinated in yogurt and saffron.
$18.00
Murg Chandi Tikka
Chicken tikka in yogurt and cheese marinade, topped with rolled silver leaf.
$18.00
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Succulent lamb chops marinated with spices.
$29.00
Tandoori Salmon
Dill, yogurt, and cream cheese marinade.
$27.00
Achari Paneer Tikka
Cubes of cottage cheese marinated with pickle masala and lowfat yogurt
$17.00
Tawa Selection
Bhindi Amchoori
Okra tossed with onion and mango powder.
$16.00
Aloo Ke Gutke
Potatoes with curry leaves and mustard seeds
$16.00
Bhareli Wangi
Indian baby eggplant with coastal spices and topped with tawa sauce
$17.00
Tawa Paneer
Cubes of cottage cheese tossed with bell peppers and tawa gravy
$17.00
Non Vegetarian Specialties
Meen Moilee
Fish cooked with curry leaves, mustard seeds, green chillies and a hint of coconut
$26.00
Chicken Tikka Saagwala
Chicken tikka in creamy, burnt garlic flavored spinach
$19.00
Dum Ka Murg
Juicy and tender chicken cooked in its own juices with cashew nut and saffron gravy
$19.00
Murg Tikka Lababdar
Chicken tikka in a chunky onion tomato gravy
$19.00
Murg Makhani
Chicken in a tomato cream sauce with fenugreek
$19.00
Bhuna Gosht
Panfried lamb curry with red and green pepper
$20.00
Kori Ghasi
Mangalorian chicken specialty in a spicy curry
$19.00
Saag Gosht
Baby lamb cooked with spinach and hint of garam masala
$20.00
Laal Maans
Favorite of the Rajput warriors in Rajasthan- fiery lamb curry
$20.00
Lamb Neelgiri Korma
Lamb in a rich mint and cilantro gravy
$20.00
Lamb Shank
Marinated and cooked in its own juices, topped with minced lamb sauce
$24.00
Vegetarian Specialties
Baingan Mirch Ka Salan
A delicacy from south of India – baby eggplant and jalapenos in peanut and sesame sauce
$17.00
Gobhi Musallam
Tandoori cauliflower topped with mussallam sauce – a traditional Mughlai delicacy
$17.00
Goat Cheese Akhrot Kofta
Goat cheese and walnut dumplings in yogurt and cashewnut sauce
$18.00
Kadhai Subziaya
Tossed vegetables with tawa masala
$16.00
Lasooni Corn Palak
Creamy spinach and corn tempered with garlic
$9.00
Saag Paneer
An all time favorite- cottage cheese in creamy spinach
$9.00
Baingan Bharta
Tandoor roasted eggplant, mashed and tempered with onion, tomato and cilantro
$9.00
Paneer Lababdar
Cottage cheese in a chunky onion tomato gravy
$9.00
Tofu Garam Masala
Tofu in chili coconut sauce spiced with garam masala
$15.00
Dal Makhani
Black lentil -rich and creamy
$8.00
Dal Amritsar
Ellow lentils tempered with onion, tomatoes and whole red chilli
$8.00
Punjabi Chhole
Punjabi style chick peas curry
$8.00
Biryani
Mutton Biryani
Marinated kid lamb biryani, cooked in its own juices
$21.00
Murg Dum Biryani $20.00
Chana Chilgoza Pudina Biryani
Chick peas, pine nuts and mint biryani.
$18.00
Breads
Naan
Soft white flour bread.
$4.00
Butter Naan
Soft white flour bread layered with butter.
$4.00
Garlic Chili Naan
A white flour bread with fresh garlic & crushed red pepper.
$5.00
Rock Salt & Cilantro Naan
A white flour bread topped with rock salt & fresh cilantro.
$5.00
Lachha Parantha / Pudina Parantha
Whole wheat bread with butter / or with mint.
$4.00
Tandoori Roti
Unleavened whole wheat bread.
$4.00
Onion Kulcha
White flour bread stuffed with chopped onion.
$5.00
Aloo Parantha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes, ginger and green chilies.
$5.00
Missi Roti
Gluten free- chick pea flour bread.
$4.00
Goat Cheese Kulcha
White flour bread stuffed with goat cheese.
$5.00
Accompaniments
Pulao Side $4.00
Steamed Rice $3.00
Raita $4.00
Assorted Papaddum $4.00
Onion Salad $3.00
Mango Chutney $2.00
Chutney Platter $5.00
Pickle $2.00
Desserts
Gulab Jamun With Cardamom Ice Cream $8.00
Rice Pudding
Traditional rice pudding
$8.00
Doda Burfee Tart
Punjabi milk fudge dessert
$9.00
Date And Fig Jugalbandi
Served with cardamom ice cream
$8.00
Malai-Shahi Tukra
Indian bread pudding
$8.00
Rasmalai
Cottage cheese dumplings in sweetened milk reduction
$7.00
Walnut Pista Malai Kulfi $8.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: masalaartdc.comopentable.com

Reviews

HumanFairy
This is the second time trying this place and it isn’t good, I’m so sorry. I cannot recommend this place. I love Indian food and it’s the worst I’ve ever had both time. The photo attached it the chicken biryani. This really sucks because the atmosphere is nice. I think they should do something different to the recipes, s tots revamp. The workers here are so nice. I give 4/5 for the service. 🙁 I really wanted to like the food. After paying, I left it there and that’s so rare.

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Falz V
So we had reservations for another resturant parked and walked by and noticed this restaurant. Hubby said he wanted to try it out went to see if there was a wait and it was meant to be because we were seated right away. We canceled our other reservation and it was worthit. The food was amazing. Tasted very fresh and full of flavor. The service was very inviting. We felt welcomed from the moment we walked in. This place is a must try you won’t regret it. I had the lamb chops and I still think about every bite. Me and hubby both agreed to be back soon I want to try everything on the menu

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Dallon Holmes
A warm welcome from the manager as we entered along with great service and fantastic food made this meal an authentic and memorable experience while visiting DC. So glad we stopped in to check it out.

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Madison Armentrout
I love Masala Art. The manager is such a kind person & is genuinely invested in making sure his customers have a great experience. I always come for lunch because I work in the area & their reduced lunch menu has something for everyone.

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Andrew Higgins
Curry was incredibly salty. A very good flavor unfortunately it was masked by too much salt. We just couldn’t handle the salt. As for service and atmosphere, the host was engaging and helpful. Did a great job quickly finding an impromptu table for two. Ordering was not quick given there were lot of open tables. I was hoping for better food, and won’t be back.

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jay ragojo
What a great eating experience. Artistic decor, great presentation and taste. Some of the best service I’ve had in DC.

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Erica Miller
Popped in here for an impromptu dinner with a friend and loved it. The service was good and they had fair prices. The dishes we had were filling and delicious. The place is a great vibe in the evening.

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Andrea Pawley
Masala Art in Southwest is open for lunch again in the dining room – w00t! My partner and I ate there today, and the food was great, even better than before the pandemic. I love that my vegetable curry came with palak paneer, naan, curried lentils, and rice. It was a lot of food for a great price!

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Chelsea Naylor
Absolutely fantastic experience. The owner is incredibly kind and really gets to know the guests. They take care of you and make you feel special for your birthday. The food tastes great and they can adapt the spice level. HIGHLY recommend!

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Andrew Peterson
Great family owned restaurant. Service was great. Food was excellent and the prices were fair. Easy walk from our hotel in a nice residential area.

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