(619) 234-5555

314 Fifth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101 32.7085 -117.1602

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Neighborhoods: Central San Diego, Gaslamp, Central

Hours:

Sun-Thur 11am- 10:30pm,

Fri-Sat 11am-12am

Price:

$$$

Parking:

Valet; Pay garage

Masala

Masala

What People Are Saying About Masala

The Editor

Contributor

Citysearch

In Short – Masala sits on the doorstep of the Gaslamp's busiest streets, but floor-to-ceiling tapestries and dark woodwork help dampen the city sounds once inside. The menu combines traditional gourmet naans and shorba with daring fusion pairings, like the unmistakable sula kebab which pits double-marinated lamb against potent onion salad. Chef Ashely Popet circulates the dining room often, encouraging patrons not only to try new flavors, but also to eat in traditional Indian fashion--with their fingers. – –

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/15/09

Super Fresh

by vishali

I am extremely picky when it comes to high class Indian food.

I am not bothered about the ambiance or service.

Just plain fresh food.

Monsoon Group scores 100 per cent.

Please let me know where you buy your produce from.

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/11/09

Bombay , monsoon and Masala disappointed me

by Mark92101

Ugly step sisters Bombay, Monsoon and Masala are waste of money. I tried Bombay for Lunch buffet and thefood was totally garbage. Did not like the rubbery nan bread and the bland food was totally tasteless,

Then I received coupon in a magazine and tried Monsoon in down town I think that is totally ignored restaurant they have high chairs so you can not tell if the restaurant has any customers or not and would make it dark like a hounted house. The food is same quality when I complained about my food the manager who had no idea what Indian food is , he just appologized and said they are making some changes and next time it will be better and said we should try their other restaurant Masala on fifth avenue. While talking to my friends I asked them about masala and my friends told me if I wanted to have good Indian food I should try Royal India in down town and others are just waste of money.

I am going to try Royal India soon and cant wait to get some good Indian food.

  • Pros: None
  • Cons: All
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/04/09

Superb Value

by roycey

I am just amazed at what super value The Monsoon Restaurant Group offers.

I should not say this but for offering such high class restaurants in excellent locations, I would be willing to pay alot more but I do love the value for money I get.

The service needs polishing up but apart from that, I give ten out of ten.

The Details on Masala

Save Money:

Maslasa's pairing menu featuring the "London escape" and "Love Birds" is a solid value.

Where to Sit:

For people watching, situate yourself on the street-side tables.

Know Before You Go:

There's a well-marked vegetarian section of the menu for the leafy munchers.

Category:

Bar Scene, Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Fine Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Indian

Notable Chef:

Ashely Popet

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