Masala Box - Bayside

I am so lucky to have Masala Box in my neighborhood. Chef Sumita has an entire page of her menu dedicated to vegan dishes. I love the Gobi Phataka, sweet/spicey/crunchy cauliflower, yummy. Also, can personally recommend the somosa, Bundgobi mutter, Baigan bhurta and kachumber salad.

I ordered the mushroom peas, cabbage peas, garlic naan, and samosas. The mushroom peas and cabbage peas were okay. Both dishes didn’t have much flavor. The garlic on the naan was overcooked and bitter. The samosas were this restaurant’s saving grace. They were perfectly crisp and bursting with flavor without being too spicy. They were also a decent serving size, 3 big pieces. Would definitely order the samosas again.

The atmosphere is pleasant. The staff is very friendly. I love that the menu has symbols for the vegan foods.

Small restaurant with a clean chic decor. quick service, friendly staff, tasty food. good for groups, options clearly marked. fully stocked bar and open wall seating. parking may be an issue at peak times.

Wonderful place! Great decor and excellent service, there would be 5 stars if there were me, extensive vegan menu, but of a much higher quality than your typical Indian restaurants. Cauliflower in the sauce appetizer and the Punjab chickpea were divine (spicky is very spicy, so go with medium or mild if you cannot handle the heat) My meat eating family enjoyed the curry chicken and salmon with biryani rice so everyone was happy! Good portions and very fresh!