Masala Art Indian Restaurant 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 212 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Masala Art Indian Restaurant 20016

Address:
4441 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20016

Phone: (202) 362-4441

Website:

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
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 5–9:30 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa (VG; DF)
Fried patties stuffed with peas, potatoes and raisin.
$8.95
Aam Palak Chaat (GF)
Flash fried baby spinach, diced mango, sweet yogurt and chutneys.
$11.95
Aloo Tikki Chaat (GF)
Panfried potato cakes on a bed of chickpeas, sweet yogurt and sauces.
$9.50
Bhelpuri (N; VG; DF)
Puffed rice, chickpea vermicelli, peanuts, chopped onion, diced mango, cilantro and drizzled with tamarind chutney.
$8.95
Honey Chili Lotus Stem (VG; DF; GF)
Crisp sliced lotus stem tossed in honey and chili garlic sauce.
$9.50
Pani Poori (VG; DF)
Puffed hollows stuffed with diced potatoes and chickpeas topped with chutneys – eaten whole in one bite.
$8.95
Dahi Bhalle (GF)
Velvety lentil dumplings in yogurt sauce topped with chutneys.
$9.95
Dahi Papdi Chaat
Flour crisps, lentil dumpling, chickpeas, topped with sweet yogurt and chutneys.
$8.95
Cauliflower Bezule (VG; DF; GF)
Florets coated with rice flour, spices and tossed with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
$9.95
Phulka Tacos (DF; GF)
Stuffed with curried chicken or curried lamb, pickled red onion, lettuce and chutney.
$10.95
Corn Aur Asparagus Ke Kabab (VG; DF; GF)
Corn and asparagus patties.
$9.95
Onion Bhaji (VG; DF; GF)
Julienned bell pepper and onion in chick peas batter.
$9.95
Dhokla (VG; DF; GF)
Irresistible street food snack made with fermented chick peas batter, tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and chili.
$9.95
Lahori Murg Tikka (GF)
Chicken cubes marinated with yogurt, chili paste and star anise.
$10.95
Chicken Bang-Bang (DF; GF)
Marinated skewered chicken cubes pan-grilled and tossed with spicy bang bang sauce.
$10.95
Fish Amritsari (DF; GF)
Marinated and chick peas batter fried fish fillet flavored with carom seeds.
$11.95
Calamari (DF; GF)
Sautéed calamari with curry leaves, coconut and hint of lemon juice.
$11.95
Seekh Kabab (DF; GF)
Skewered minced lamb kabab flavored with mint and cilantro.
$10.50
Shrimp Chili Garlic (DF; GF)
Shrimp tossed in garlic and sweet chili sauce.
$11.95
Tandoori Specialties
Zaffarani Jheenga (GF)
Jumbo prawns with saffron, garam masala and low fat yogurt marinade.
$29.95
Kasundi Salmon (GF)
Chargrilled fillet of salmon marinated with bengali mustard sauce.
$26.95
Tandoori Chicken (GF)
Half a chicken in saffron-yogurt marinade and grilled in tandoor.
$21.95
Murg Malai Kabab (GF)
Chicken cubes marinated in yogurt and cream cheese.
$21.95
Lucknowi Lamb Chops (N; GF)
Succulent lamb chops marinated in yogurt, green cardamom and mace.
$30.95
Achari Paneer Tikka (GF)
Soft paneer cubes in a creamy masala marinade punctuated with pickle spices and tangy curd.
$18.95
Chargha Cornish Hen (N; GF)
Whole Cornish hen, steamed, marinated and flash fried.
$21.95
Tawa Selection
Kadhai Jheenga (GF)
Wok tossed shrimp, bell peppers, tempered with whole red chilies and crushed coriander seeds.
$29.95
Bhareli Wangi (VG; DF; GF)
Indian baby eggplant with coastal spices and topped with tawa sauce.
$18.95
Tawa Bhindi (VG; DF; GF)
Okra with sesame seeds and cumin.
$18.95
Gobhi Mussallam (N; GF)
Tandoori cauliflower topped with mussallam sauce – a traditional mughlai delicacy.
$18.95
Non-Vegetarian Specialties
Lobster Lababdar (GF)
Lababdar means to completely surrender to the dish – chopped onion, tomatoes, fenugreek and garam masala.
$30.95
Shrimp Ambi Curry (N; GF)
Prawns cooked in onion cashew nut gravy with fresh mango fillet.
$28.95
Kerala Fish Curry (DF; GF)
Onion tomato sauce, tempered with red chili, curry leaf and hint of coconut.
$25.95
Murg Tikka Masala (GF)
Chicken tikka in onion tomato gravy with fenugreek.
$20.95
Chicken Saagwala (GF)
Chicken tikka in creamy spinach.
$20.95
Saunfiyani Murg (GF)
Delicate chicken curry with hint of fennel.
$20.95
Awadhi Dum Ke Murg (N; GF)
Specialty from Awadh – chicken cooked in rich brown cashew nut and saffron gravy.
$20.95
Butter Chicken (N; GF)
Charbroiled chicken in tomato cream sauce.
$20.95
Methi Murg (GF)
Chicken cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves, spices and brown onion.
$20.95
Lamb Xacuti (Sha-Go-Ti) (DF; GF)
Intense goan curry with ground roasted spices and poppy seeds.
$21.95
Lamb Neelgiri Korma (N; GF)
Lamb cooked in a rich mint and cilantro gravy.
$21.95
Railway Lamb Curry (DF; GF)
Tender pieces of lamb, potatoes, curry leaves, spices and flavored with hint of coconut.
$21.95
Goat Curry (DF; GF)
Bone-in baby goat cooked in bold onion, tomato sauce and garam masala, served with roomali roti.
$28.95
Boti Jalfrezi (DF; GF)
Braised lamb tossed with onion, bell peppers in masala sauce tempered with whole red chili.
$21.95
Vegetarian Specialities
Bombay Aloo (N; GF)
Potato curry with red and green pepper, garam masala and cumin.
$15.95
Tofu Garam Masala (VG; DF; GF)
Tofu in coconut sauce spiced with garam masala.
$16.50
Lassoni Corn Palak (GF)
Creamy spinach and corn tempered with garlic.
$10.00
Baingan Mirch Ka Salan (N; VG; DF; GF)
A delicacy from south of India- eggplant and pepper in peanut and sesame seed sauce.
$17.95
Paneer Khatta Pyaaz (GF)
cottage cheese tossed with tawa sauce and pickled shallots.
$18.95
Kofta Khazana – E – Lazzat (N; GF)
Spinach and cottage cheese dumpling stuffed with paneer bhujia in delicate sauce.
$18.95
Paneer Makhan Masala (N; GF)
Cottage cheese in a rich tomato cream sauce.
$18.95
Subzi Korma (N; GF)
Mixed vegetables in a rich cashew nut sauce.
$17.95
Kaju Mattar Makhana (N; GF)
Delicious rich curry filled with the goodness of foxnuts and green peas in cashew nut sauce.
$18.95
Baingan Bharta (VG; DF; GF)
Tandoor roasted eggplant, mashed and tempered with onion, tomato and cilantro.
$10.00
Chandni Chowk Ke Chole (VG; DF; GF)
Chick pea curry from the bylanes of old Delhi.
$10.00
Dal Makhani (GF)
Black lentil -rich and creamy.
$10.00
Dal Panchrattan (VG; DF; GF)
A well seasoned mix of five different lentils.
$10.00
Saag Paneer (GF)
An all time favorite- cottage cheese in creamy spinach.
$10.00
Biryani
Shrimp Biryani (GF) $28.95
Chicken Biryani (GF) $23.95
Lamb Biryani (GF) $25.95
Vegetable Biryani (GF) $21.95
Breads
Nan
A soft white flour bread.
$4.00
Butter Nan $5.00
Garlic Chili Nan $5.00
Rock Salt & Cilantro Nan
A white flour bread topped with rock salt and fresh cilantro.
$5.00
Goat Cheese Kulcha $6.00
Kashmiri Nan (N)
Stuffed with dates, almonds, walnuts, raisins and apricot.
$6.00
Tandoori Roti (VG; DF)
Unleavened whole wheat bread.
$4.00
Aloo Parantha
Whole wheat bread stuffed with mashed potatoes, ginger, cilantro and green chilies.
$6.00
Lachha Parantha
Whole wheat layered bread.
$5.00
Missi Roti (VG; DF, GF)
Chick pea flour bread with ginger and ajwain.
$5.00
Kulcha
White flour bread stuffed with your choice of cheese or onion.
$6.00
Roomali Roti
Soft and extremely thin, known for its handkerchief like texture.
$5.00
Accompaniments
Pulao
Long grain basmati rice cooked with spices.
$3.99
Chawal
Steamed long grain basmati rice.
$2.99
Cucumber Raita $4.25
Assorted Papaddum Basket (VG; DF; GF) $3.50
Onion Salad $2.50
Mango Chutney $2.50
Chutney Platter $5.50
Pickle $1.75
Desserts
Kheer
The famous Indian rice pudding.
$8.00
Khubani Ka Meetha
Apricot compote – traditional special occasion dessert from Hyderabad.
$9.00
Shahi Tukra
Indian bread pudding – the dessert of nawabs.
$9.00
Gulab Jamun $9.00
Rabarhi
A reduced milk dessert with vetiver and served with rolled silver leaf.
$8.00
Rasmalai (N)
Cottage cheese dumpling in a reduced milk sauce with cardamom and pistachio.
$8.00
Dates And Figs Jugalbandi
A medley of dates and figs.
$8.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: masalaartdc.comopentable.com

Reviews

M planetmike
Arguably the best lamb vindaloo in DC! Excellent service on a Thursday night. I have passed by this restaurant many times and finally decided to give this a try. It is indeed a hidden gem in the neighborhood. Consistent quality at a reasonable price. Half price bottles of wine on Thursday evenings.

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Geetank
One of the best Indian restaurant in DC! I go to this restaurant almost every other week. The staff is very friendly and the chef cooks authentic Indian food. You can’t got wrong with anything on the menu.

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Dondré
The food was fantastic. Masala art is a quiet nice restaurant that offers great authentic Indian food. The service here was great as well. I was a big fan of all the nan options to go with your food. When I’m in the area I would for sure stop by here again.

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Fran Hayward
The food was delicious, the servicer was gracious and accommodating. I’m not an unabashed fan of Indian cuisine but I’m glad I allowed myself to be talked into dining at Masala Art.

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Eduardo Sevilla
Outstanding Indian restaurant often overlooked. Delicious and delicate flavors, well executed dishes with authentic spice and presentation. Owner oversees service and makes every effort to make your meal memorable. Favorites are all their Briyani rice dishes, Elaichi Gosht and Murgh Tikka Masala.

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Tan Sav
This isn my go to spot for Indian food in the city. Less trendy than other better known Indian restaurants in the city but on par quality wise. Paneer, naan and the chicken with cashew and saffron gravy is signature combo.

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A U
I was considering a 4 star review bc the waitress seemed really pushy at first, barely giving us enough time to see the menu but she ended up being very helpful and kind and incredibly attentive. The food was absolutely amazing, can’t recommend the goat cheese Naan enough! Everything was piping hot and so, so delicious! I wish I lived in DC just so that I could eat here regularly.

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Audrey White
Gave 2 stars because it was edible, but easily the worst chicken tikka masala I’ve ever had… Will not be returning.

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Melanie McFadden
First I want to say I’m proud of who I am. This was the worst restaurant I’ve ever been too. All the rice was extremely dry…. Nothing we had was freshly cook. It tasted like it was yesterday food. I had a party of 6, each entree was $20 to $29 and the appetizer we spent close to $90. I felt heartbroken to know how badly my party was severed day old food. At NO time our food was hot and fresh. I hope the owner see this comment and I also I want a FULL REFUND. plus we left a nice tip. Please reply to this message. Thank you very much.

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Leo Watts (Realtor)
Best Indian food in the immediate area. Really nice flavors in some of the dishes. Ask owner / manager for recommendations. Just opened back up for lunch with a special menu.

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