Masala
315 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Masala offers delicious Indian food that is exotic to the new-comer yet still retains its authentic Indian edge. Guaranteed to be a memorable dining experience to anyone.

We offer Takeout and Delivery for this restaurant.
Ordering Hours
Monday
11:00AM - 2:00PM
5:00PM - 10:00PM
 Tuesday
11:00AM - 2:00PM
5:00PM - 10:00PM
 Wednesday
11:00AM - 2:00PM
5:00PM - 10:00PM
 Thursday
11:00AM - 2:00PM
5:00PM - 10:00PM
Friday
11:00AM - 2:00PM
5:00PM - 10:00PM
 Saturday
11:00AM - 2:00PM
5:00PM - 10:00PM
 Sunday
11:00AM - 2:00PM
5:00PM - 10:00PM
Appetizers
1908. Samosa $7.95
Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and peas. (Original Popat family recipe)
1909. Bombay Ganoush $9.25
Roasted eggplant mixed with hummus, onions and tomatoes. Served with garlic naan.
1910. Assorted Chutneys $6.95
Mint, Mango and Tamarind. Served with papadum.
1911. Onion Bhazia $6.95
Onion, spinach and garden vegetables mixed in lentil batter and fried till crispy.
1912. Aloo Chatt Chatpati $7.95
Potato cubes marinated with a mint and Tamarind dressing topped with crispy wafers.
1913. Chilli Chicken $10.95
Slices of chicken, onion, garlic, chillies and tomatoes all pan fried in a secret sauce.
1914. Non-Veg Sampler $15.95
A combination of chicken tikka, chicken tandoori, seekh kabab and onions.
1915. Pakora Sampler $8.95
Onions, potatoes, zucchini and cauliflower dipped in a lentil batter and deep fried.
1916. Desi Chatt $8.95
Samosa topped with spicy yogurt, cilantro, onions, tomatoes and tamarind chutney.
1917. Curried Hummus $8.95
Vegetable pakoras, onion bhaji, vegetable samosa.
1918. Spinach Chatt $9.25
Crispy spinach topped with raita, cilantro, tamarind chutney, onions and tomatoes.
1919. Pani Poori $8.95
Bite sized pooris filled with potatoes, onions, lentils & chutneys. Served with tamarind water.
Fresh Breads
Naan (Leavened dough bread)
2234. NAAN $3.95
(Leavened dough bread)
2235. Paratha $3.95
(Flaky skillet cooked bread)
2236. Chapati $3.95
(Circular flat bread from skillet)
2237. Kulcha $4.50
(Leavened stuffed naan)
2238. Tandoori Roti $3.95
(Whole wheat bread cooked in our clay oven)
2239. Plain Poori $3.95
(Deep Fried Puffy Bread)
2240. Bread Basket $10.95
Salad & Shorba
1946. Potato Soup $6.95
Creamy soup with potato slices, black pepper, curry leaves and cilantro.
1947. Tomato Soup $6.95
Tomato simmered with ginger, coriander and black pepper, tempered with cumin seeds.
1948. Chicken Yakhni $6.95
This special chicken soup takes overnight to absorb the flavor of selected herbs and spices.
1949. Dinner Salad $0.00
Mixed greens served with a homemade dressing. $6.95
1950. Spicy Mango Salad $8.95
Mango slices tossed with greens, onions, tomatoes and cucumber.
1951. Mulligatawany $6.95
Black lentils, black pepper water and a blend of spices. Topped with cream.
Rice
1939. Basmati $3.95
This is the true Queen of Rice. It is famous not only for its very long slim grain but as well as the aroma.
1940. Jerra Rice $5.95
Rice tempered with cumin seeds and green peas.
1941. Lemon Rice $4.95
Rice with coconut and fresh lemon.
1942. Pollyogare $4.95
Rice with peanuts and tamarind.
1943. Saffron Rice $6.95
Rice cooked with the most valued and expensive spice of the world “Saffron”.
1944. Lime Rice $5.95
Rice tempered with fresh lime and coconut.
1945. Pulao Rice $5.95
Rice with chopped veggies and clove masala.
Chutneys & Pickles
1952. Sweet Mango Chutney $3.95
1953. Spicy Tomato Chutney $3.50
1954. Mint Chutney $3.50
1955. Tamarind Chutney $3.50
1956. Spicy Mango Pickle $3.50
1957. Cucumber Raita $4.95
1958. Masala Mix $3.95
Onion, Tomato, Cucumber and Cilantro mixed with Lemon Juice and Masala.
Chef Ashtas - Tasting Menu
1959. Maharajah (King) $49.00
Succulant Tandoori chicken for starters, followed by our world famous chicken tikka masala, with a medium spiced seekh kabab, golden saffron rice and fresh oven baked garlic naan. Finish off with a happy ending – Masala’s signature Chocolate Samosa for dessert and a Masala shot.
1960. Maharani (Queen) $39.00
A sweet rose water shot to clean your taste palate. Curried hummus served with garlic naan followedby a rich chicken korma, garlic shrimp, lemon rice and peshwari naan. Finished off with warm rice pudding topped with cinnamon and masala chai
1961. Shahi Darbar $29.00
A taste of India? Start off with a mango lassi then enjoy a vegetable samosa served with mint chutney followed by chicken vindaloo, sag paneer, jeera rice and butter naan.
Tandoori
1962. Chicken Tikka $16.95
Chicken breast pieces in a special marinade cooked on an open flame in our tandoor oven. Served with Basmati Rice.
1963. Tandoori Kebab $16.95
Globally famous. The original tandoori chicken Marinated in roasted garlic, yogurt, ginger & spices for several hours and cooked in clay oven. Served with Basmati Rice.
1964. Seekh Kebab $18.95
Chef’s special. Minced lamb skewers with onion, bell peppers, mild green chilies and fresh herbs and spices. Served with Basmati Rice.
1965. Gohst Tandoori $18.95
Special from the royal court of Rajasthan, this dish is Double marinated and then double cooked to achieve tender morsels of lamb. Served with the chef’s onion salad. Served with Basmati Rice.
1966. Paneer Tikka $16.95
Homemade cottage cheese marinated in lemon yogurt, spices and cooked over an open flame. Served with Basmati Rice.
1967. Chef's Mixed Grill $24.95
Tandoori chicken, seekh kabab, chicken tikka, paneer and achari shrimp. Served with Basmati Rice.
1968. Achari Shrimp Tandoori $22.95
Shrimps marinated in pickled spices and virgin mustard oil, served with chef’s special seasoned yogurt. Served with Basmati Rice.
Seafood
1969. Imlee, Adoo Masala $19.95
Mahi Mahi cooked with ginger, onion gravy fresh mushrooms and tamarind pulp.
1970. Mahi Mahi Steaks $19.95
Mahi Mahi tempered with mustard seeds, bay leaves, onions and tomatoes.
1971. Makhani $19.95
Shrimps simmered in a rich tomato sauce with chefs secret masala and kastoori methi.
1972. Pudina Masala $19.95
Mahi Mahi in a mild green mint sauce. A nice herbal taste and aroma.
1973. Tawa Masala $19.95
Curry leaves, fresh garlic, ginger, and masala, all pan fried with halibut.
1974. Bangalore Shrimp $19.95
A dish for spice lovers. Sautéed shrimp cooked with fresh cilantro and green chilies. Spicy!!
Biryanis
Rose water flavored Basmati Rice, stir-fried with the following ingredients. Topped with fried onions and served with raita.
1975. Hydrabadi $16.95
Chicken, onions, tomatoes, saffron and black pepper.
1976. Bharay-E-Ghost $18.95
Lamb chunks, onions, tomatoes, raisins and green peas.
1977. Nawabi $15.95
Vegetables, saffron, almonds, ginger and lentils.
1978. Zinga-E-Dum $19.95
Shrimps, peas, raisins, almonds, saffron and a secret masala.
Vegetarian Dishes
1979. Navratan Korma $15.95
“Nav?Ratan” means nine jewels. A combination of Garden fresh vegetables, fruit and nuts in a rich gravy of almonds and tomatoes. Served with Basmati Rice.
1980. Mutter Methi $15.95
Green peas and kastoori methi cooked with a rich creamy saffron sauce. Served with Basmati Rice.
1981. Aloo Gobi $15.95
Potatoes, cauliflower, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and cilantro cooked with a spicy curry sauce. Served with Basmati Rice.
1982. Makai Kofta $15.95
Vegetarian meatballs simmered in a rich creamy sauce with raisins & almonds. Served with Basmati Rice.
1983. Daal Fry $15.95
Black daal blended with 20 spices and fresh herbs. Boiled and stir fried with ground spices. Served with Basmati Rice.
1984. Bengain Bharta $15.95
An everyday dish of India, especially in Delhi & Punjab. Roasted mashed eggplant cooked with an abundance of onion, garlic and ginger, topped with fresh green coriander. Served with Basmati Rice.
1985. Chole Masala $15.95
Chick peas soaked overnight and then cooked with freshly ground spices and tamarind water which gives a blackish brown color and sweet tangy taste. Served with Basmati Rice.
1986. Dhai Wale Aloo $15.95
Potatoes cooked with fresh ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, curry leaves and slow cooked with cumin flavored yogurt. Served with Basmati Rice.
1987. Palak Paneer $16.95
Creamed spinach cooked with fresh herbs and chunks of paneer. Served with Basmati Rice.
1988. Mutter Paneer $16.95
Green peas, homemade cheese cubes simmered with a fresh creamy saffron curry sauce. Served with Basmati Rice.
1989. Mock Duck Vindaloo $16.95
Vegetarian meat substitute cooked in a spicy tangy sauce with fresh lemon juice, ginger, garlic and potatoes. Served with Basmati Rice.
Chef Specials
1990. Tikka Masala $17.95
Englands favorite Indian dish.Tender pieces of chicken breast cooked in a creamy sauce. Searved with Basmati Rice.
1991. Vindaloo Chicken $17.95
Chicken cooked in a tangy tomato gravy. Searved with Basmati Rice.
1992. Jaipur Chicken $17.95
Cooked with dried red chillies and cilantro along with fresh ground spices. Searved with Basmati Rice.
1993. Butter Chicken $18.95
Butter, cream, fresh ground spices, saffron and chefs secret masala cooked with chicken tikka. Searved with Basmati Rice.
1994. Goa Chicken $18.25
Coconut milk, fresh ginger and sea salt all cooked with marinated chicken pieces. Searved with Basmati Rice.
1995. Imlee Chicken $17.95
Broiled chicken breast smothered with a tangy but spicy tamarind sauce. Searved with Basmati Rice.
1996. Shahi Chicken $17.95
Poppyseeds, fresh cream and white pepper slowly cooked with chicken and cilantro. Searved with Basmati Rice.
1997. Kebab Curry $21.95
Lamb kebab cooked in a traditional curry sauce simmered with a light cilantro sauce. Searved with Basmati Rice.
1998. Pudini Lamb $22.95
A delectable lamb dish. Fresh mint cooked with an exotic flavorful curry sauce. Searved with Basmati Rice.
1999. Laal Maas (caution) $19.95
Marinated lamb cooked with a very spicy gravy. This ones for you if you like it hot. Searved with Basmati Rice.
2000. Palak Lamb $22.95
Fresh spinach pureed and carefully cooked with lamb and fresh herbs. Searved with Basmati Rice.
2001. Lamb Vindaloo $19.95
Potatoes cooked in a spicy tangy curry sauce with fresh lemon & ginger. Searved with Basmati Rice.
2002. Lamb Korma $19.95
Tender lamb, cream, saffron, raisins, almonds and coconut. Searved with Basmati Rice.
2003. Rogan Josh $18.95
Chef’s secret recipe. Searved with Basmati Rice.

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