Indian Masala

Based on food, I would give this place a solid 4 – 5 stars. The food was sooo tasty! I have had a lot of different Indian buffets, and everything at Indian Masala, from the naan, tandoori chicken, saag paneer and chicken tikka masala were great. Good spices, good consistency, I would happily come back for the food.
Unfortunately the service was a much different story. Rating on service alone, I would maybe give it 1 star, and that is because the food trays in the buffet were kept full, hot and refilled quickly. Our experience with our server was practically non-​existent. I have never actually laughed out loud at how terrible the service was. We were shooed to our table after a solid 5 minutes of waiting in the entry way, told to pick a spot and go ahead and get started and he would bring us our drinks.
Now I completely understand that when it comes to lunch buffets, the amount of actual service is pretty minimal, but I would have appreciated our finished dishes not piling up, and more than 1 glass of water. I have worked in service industry for years, I tend to be overly forgiving when it comes to tipping, and I can understand completely being understaffed and/​or extremely busy. I did notice they had one fairly large lunch group, but majority of the restaurant was empty, and our server seemed to just «disappear» for chunks at a time. But when we were ready to go, finally figured out that you pay at the counter instead of waiting for a check after watching a couple other customers. So we stood up at the counter to pay for another 5 – 10 minutes. Then our «server» casually walks over to 2 different tables, after noticing us ready to leave, then finally, slowly up to the counter, I literally laughed out loud at how ridiculous it was. Not to mention how rude he was to my boyfriend and I, telling us to tip in cash, not on the receipt.
But, like I said, that food was really delicious, and I really want to give them ⁵⁄₅ stars, but the service was just so awful. But being 100% I would gladly return for the lunch buffet again just maybe next time I should bring my own water bottle?

Flavors were good, but what we received was mostly sauce, little meat. Restaurant décor is awful.

I was lucky enough to come here with an Indian friend so we ordered a la carte. The food was excellent and the prices better than most other Indian restaurants I’ve tried in the Twin Cities. I also learned that this restaurant had catered a buffet for a wedding I attended several months ago. The variety and flavors then were outstanding, and even the Indian guests were impressed. I will be back for sure to try the buffet!

Fabulous food here. This is my third visit to indian masala. Two times dinner and today lunch buffet. this place looks clean always. Out side of the restaurant not looks great but inside we can see fantastic interiors and themes… great job. their dinner menu have lots of verities an options. My favorite one is chicken vindaloo and Bombay khorma. Dinner service was quick and good. Restaurant was busy in the dinner time when I had here for two times. Lunch they have lots of verities across India .all of the items tastes authentic in the lunch buffet .my favourite was vegetable chettinadu and tandoori chicken. A must try place for the foodies looking for authentic Indian food.

we tried under previous ownership and it had been ok. it is incredible under the new ownership. we have been in twice since the re-​opening and are in love with the food! looking forward to trying the buffet soon.

Delicious and good size portions (which is what really matters to my husband!) I don’t remember the dishes we had but the medium spice was perfect. We added vegetables to the chicken dish. Ordered coconut cashew and cherry naan for an app. Music was enjoyable, décor inviting and cloth napkins makes a fancier feel.

This is probably the best Indian buffet I have had in Twin Cities. I have tried buffet at many Indian places but this is by far the best spread. They have a good spread of both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. I went here for their Lunch Buffet two consecutive weekends and both the weekends I was very happy with the food, taste and the service is also good.
My only suggestion probably would be a little more variation to the dessert menu. Thats why a 4 instead of a 5. A must try place if you love Indian Food!

This is by far my favorite Indian place in Minnesota. The food is fresh, intensely flavorful, and the service is great. The new management is doing a fantastic job.

FYI — this was not the buffet. I would have given a 2 but they are trying. We have been there through all their restructurings, revisions, «change of ownership». This is a strong 2.5, weak 3. Current owners have tried hard to change décor, which is a nice move. Service as usual was an issue, nice guy but ran back and forth with one table, one glass of water at a time.
I so wish they’d get their Masala together, because there are so few ethnic choices over this side of town! Food is good enough to keep trying, but really, they should not be overwhelmed by four tables. At least the kid playing with his cell phone is no longer the waiter.

Best Indian food I have put in my mouth EVER!!!
I have going to a place in Woodbury for my Indian food fix but this place is AMAZING.
I had the Kadai Paneer and the sauce was the best sauce I have ever tasted. It isnt tomato based so it is amazing. I dont review too many places, but I had to for this place!!!
Down side is there is one waiter for the restaurant but he was running around like he was doing a marathon.
Please go so this place remains open!!! Get the Groupon to try it out and you will be hooked. The place in Woodbury wont see me again.

This is the third Indian restaurant in this location, thankfully it is so good, we eat the buffet here at least once a week.
How is it good?
· Huge selection: 4 – 6 each of meat and vegetarian
· Home style: bones, cardamom pods, etc.
· Spice! Not your standard Minnesotan level, more like a regular India level
And Caucasians are always outnumbered by Indians if that is any indication.

So far so good. First time after long time the same address has a good restaurant. Food is good and made fresh. Samosa chat was very good and nicely served. Staff is friendly. Changed ambience is better experience than earlier one.

I came out here for a business trip and found this hidden Jem. Food is delicious and the service is great. I would definitely come back here on my next trip.

Goog ambience fantastic food taste I am from Mexico we hardly get a chance to have a great experience like this
I had lamb soup and mutton biriyani it was awesome
No words to explain their hospitality

This was THE BEST Indian buffet I’ve had for the price in the twin cities. In my three years I’ve tried several Indian places but the variety in the buffet beats all others. There are around 20 dishes. Naans were fresh and warm on arrival.
If I were asked for feedback I could say add 1 – 2 items to the dessert menu but frankly after all the food we had we barely had room for dessert
Super pleased with ambience and service (timely and courteous) surely recommending it to our friends and returning soon

Recently renovated! Looks better now and perfect place to hangout with friends and family

Nice variety of dishes including vegetarian. Chutneys were über tasty and every dish was fresh including the naan. Reasonably priced.

My son and I decided to give this restaurant a chance after the many names and owners this location has been through. We really enjoyed the rehab of the interior, the change of the layout and the cleanliness of the place was 90% better then before. We utilized the lunch buffet, the variety of types of dishes were plentiful and labeled. The food tasted very good and I would say the fresh naan was one of the best I have eaten. The spices were perfect in the dishes we had, not overwhelming the food, but simply perfect.
I am still very cautious due to the many changes of names, styles of food and owners.
One thing bothered me was the bathroom, although it was better then previous visits, the lack of cleanliness was evident.
We shall come back again.

We’ve eaten here quite a few times now, and it’s consistently very good. The Chicken 555 appetizer calls to my wife. So good.
Seems to be busier than before, and has a high % of Indian customers, which is a good authenticity indicator for any ethnic restaurant.
Love the waitress töö.

Unbeatale lunch price in this restaurant. lunch buffet is 9.99 $, And they have large selection of indian buffet. when i enter at 11 am for lunch lots more people were waiting for the lunch buffet. they are opening at 11 am for lunch i thing. lunch was crowd today and lots of 3M ers here .had delicious indian food after long time i ate ofter after united kingdom. i saw their dinner menu and it looks with great dishes around india,