Masala Box

The restaurant is very clean, and full that was nice to see. We got a table with out a wait. Service was ok and so was the food. The Branzini came with so much sauce on top of it that you could not taste any of the fish. Would not mind if the sauce was good, but it was bland. Kurma was really nice. If I lived in the neighborhood I would go back, but considering I don’t I would not drive out there just for this restaurant.

Despite living three blocks away, I had often passed by but never got around to coming in. So when Groupon started offering a deal, I jumped on the chance and brought my brother on a Tuesday night. Very nice modern interior that isn’t over-​the-​top, with a quiet atmosphere perfect for conversation. And while you’d expect a newer restaurant like this to have a fusion menu, the majority of your options are your favorite classic Indian dishes!
The lamb simosas were crispy, seasoned well, and complimented very nicely by the accompanying two sauces. As for the stuffed naan w. paneer, it was quite savory and not as oily as we were expecting. I could snack on these all day! Their chicken korma entrée is spicy and very flavorful, just how we like it, served in a surprisingly large portion with brown rice on the side. And the chicken biryani has a good blend of ingredients, not one overpowering another, and they don’t skimp on the meat at all.
Ultimately, I think they made the most out of a small corner space on Bell Blvd. I appreciate how Masala Box is meant to appeal to a younger crowd in their mid 20s to 30s, yet still keeps to its roots with an authentic menu. They even offer a few cocktails and craft beers! Our waitress was fantastic, a great example of what I wish service was like everywhere, and really made the experience for us. Will definitely return!

Server was sweet. Place is cute. They have a full bar. Samosas were good. Saag was okay. The tomato based foods were abhorrent to me. Ketchup? The base of some dishes is almost certainly ketchup or some other sweet, vinegary tomato paste. No visible veggies in the vindaloo. It wasn’t spicy at all. Fish was swampy tasting, covered in ketchup sauce with spices in it. Brown basmati wasn’t cooked with spices. Naan was pita-​ish and smothered in ghee. What Indian restaurant doesn’t have onion chutney or okra??? I’m confused by this place. I felt like we were eating Indian food in Kansas.

The service in here is great! Staff is much more friendly than any other Indian restaurant in Bayside. Food is legit.

Food was excellent, very friendly people, & coffee was so good.

Enjoyed various aps, all were on-​point. Try Branzino entrée.
Great service from the staff and bartender as well.

Special place, great ambiance, food taste good, service little slow but nice and kind waiters.
In general very good with active bar and traditional Indian food I love!

We love this Indian place so much, that we’ve come two weekends in a row. Among appetizers, the duck mastak is the most delicious, heavy –creamed roll with two sauces in my whole life. The samosas are crispy and tasty, and the chicken tikka masala is out of this world.
My wife, who doesn’t always feel like Indian food, loves the tastes and feel of the place!
Service is perfect, and the family owners are lovely people.

Was a bit hesitant to try this place based on reviews calling it Indian fusion and inauthentic.
I found this to be not true at all and was glad to have given it a chance.
Ordered a variety of dishes and was very happy with the quality of the ingredients and the flavors!
The strong Indian spices are definitely toned down just a bit but it is in NO way bland or unflavorful. Nor does it transforms the intended dish into something unrecognizable.
I find the portions generous but not just that; the ingredients were not skimped on. Lots of chicken pieces in the chicken curries and so much spinach and paneer in the paneer sag etc. The non-​curry dishes I ordered were not dripping with oil which I find to be case at most Indian restaurants. The vegetables in the vegetarian dishes were not over-​cooked and mushy. Fresh good quality vegetables. Cut into just the right pieces.
The rotis were nice and fluffy. The garlic roti had just the right amount of garlic. I’m used to just a ton of roughly chopped garlic spooned in the center of the bread without much effort but the garlic on this roti placed with thought and care. (it’s the little things that brings me back to a good restaurant)
Honestly, I enjoyed everything about this place.

Came here for Sunday lunch and enjoyed it. It’s not your traditional Indian so it’s a nice twist. There are times on the menu that are very Indian like the chicken Tikka or fried fish. The waiter and staff was very friendly. Overall, I recommend this place.

We were in Bayside, craving for some good Indian food & looking to try some new places. After reading a lot of great reviews about this place, we decided to check it out for dinner.
We were here for an early dinner around 5:30pm. The place wasn’t busy at all when we got there. Our waiter was very polite. The service was great! He was very attentive, asking us about how’s the food & our water glass was never anywhere near empty!
We ordered the chicken tikka masala, the vegetable manchurian, the malai kebab, the chili naan, & an order of plain naan. The vegetable manchurian was good but it’s not authentic. It’s more of a fusion style but well it’s still pretty good. The malai kebab was really good, tons of flavor & tender. The chicken tikka masala was good but not great. When we were asked if we want it to be mild or spicy, we told them that we want it to be spicy but well, it’s not spicy at all, which is somewhat of a disappointment. The chicken tikka masala came with a side order of white rice. They were definitely quite generous with the rice. There was a lot of rice! The chili naan & the naan, both were somewhat of a disappointment. Yes, it was soft but the chili naan is not spicy at all. You can’t really taste the chili. The naan here is tiny compare to other Indian places that we went.
4 stars from us because even though the food was good, somehow we left feeling somewhat unsatisfied with our meal there. If it was based on the service alone, it would’ve been an easy 5 stars! The service here is excellent!
All in all, the food here is still pretty good. It’s worth stopping by. It’s a great place for a date night.

The atmosphere is very inviting and the décor is amazing. The Food was okay. However, if you like authentic Indian food you will be highly disappointed! Taste wasn’t the issue but was really craving Indian food but left unsatisfied.

It’ll be a year and a half… and this favorite (or should I say «old time» favorite) still delivers with the same energy and consistency in its cuisine that it did the first time I walked in. To say this of any Bell Blvd, Bayside business is indeed something. Consistency is something many talk about, but very few actually execute as expected. I love this place and encourage everyone to come over to enjoy (or experience for the first time) some wonderful authentic and genuine Indian cuisine.

Food is simply amazing. Authentic with a modern twist with bold flavors. Also our server Jessica is a gem. Great service makes the food taste that much better. Crab cakes on point and loveeeeee the chick pea plate and their bryianni!!! You guys need to stop on and try this place. Delicious!

this is the second time I was here and I really love it ! the server was so nice and super friendly. The food has been spot on each time !

Saw the reviews and pictures for this place so decided to check it out for dinner. Expected authentic indian cuisine. Nothing was what I expected. It’s more like indian fusion. We ordered the appetizer dishes Bombay Frankie and the Rock on shrimp and ordered the Chicken Biryani entrees. Everything seemed mediocre. The Bombay Frankie was basically a chicken burrito and the rock on shrimp was breaded the shrimp. The sauces were the only thing that was tasty. The chicken biryani entrée basically looked like chicken and rice. We got mild and hot sauce on the side. The hot sauce was no joke… definitely one of the spicest sauces I’ve ever tasted but it was good!
Would probably come back for lunch because apparently they have a sampler

Today was our 4^th time eating at Masala Box and the food and experience seem to get better each time. the restaurant is not fancy but clean and bright. The waiters really seem to enjoy and are proud of serving their delicious food. The chef/​owner came out this time with her big warm smile and made us feel even more welcome. Today we shared the wonderfully tender lamb bhuna, chicken biryani and my favorite, the kheema mutter.
You won’t be disappointed.

One of the best Indian cuisine restaurants I’ve been to in Queens ! randomly Unilocaled this place for lunch, quick service, no wait, good food. It did not disappoint.
HIGHLY recommend the tapas dishes Bombay Frankie and the Rock Shrimp
Chicken masala and Chicken Biryani entrees were amazing as well.

Crossed this spot from my friend’s list to try. We sat at a half booth with a chair table. The décor was very modern and love the open kitchen. Our server Mandeep K. was very friendly and attentive at our table. The table next to us left and a gentleman moved a table next to us so we have more space for our food.
Drinks: Mango Lassi (2)
Bread: Stuffed Naan with Cheese (1)
Entrée: Chicken Tikka Masala w/​white rice (1)…my friend’s order and Lamb Vindaloo w/​brown rice (1)…my order
Dessert: Trifecta Mousse (1)…my friend’s order and Mango Flan (1)…my order
Wow my Lamb Vindaloo definitely hit the spot and it was spicy but my sinuses thanked me for letting them breathe again lol. I tried my friend’s dish and it was pretty yummy because its less spicy than mine.
I made sure that I have room for dessert. When Mandeep K. mentioned Mango Flan, I know that’s the only thing I want in my belly. I suggested my friend to order the Trifecta Mousse. That first spoon of my Mango Flan was like heavenly. I told Mandeep K. that the flan is making sweet love to my tongue haha. Mama definitely LIKE!!! My friend’s dessert was definitely airy and fluffy but I am a FLAN kind of girl :-)
Definitely a MUST TRY YO!!!

Went here tonight for an impromptu date. I got to choose so we went with Masala Box and we were not dissapointed. I’ve been waiting for the right time to introduce my man to Indian food and he thoroughly enjoyed it, which made me happy.
We had the special as an appetizer, a duck soft taco type of dish with 2 different sauces to try– it was eaten very quickly. Also had the cheet Simosas, which had some tanginess from the chick pea salad with a hint of raw onion that was layered on crispy simosas which had some sweetness with a flaky finish. Very nice with a glass of wine, the man went with a tasty beer.
Sorry may not be spelling the dishes right and this pic is the signature rice dish-​I can’t remember the name of it.