Mr. Masala Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Mr. Masala, a delightful Indian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. This hidden gem specializes in authentic Indian cuisine, offering a diverse menu that caters to both vegetarian and seafood lovers. Highlights include the rich Bhindi Masala, featuring fresh okra spiced to perfection, and Shrimp Dhansk, a savory, lentil-based dish with a sweet and sour twist.
- Vegetarian Delights: From the creamy Matar Paneer to the smoky Begun Bharta, each dish bursts with authentic flavor.
- Seafood Specialties: Enjoy the spicy Fish Vindaloo or the sweet Pineapple Shrimp, each crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
Guests rave about generous portions, attentive service, and an inviting atmosphere, making Mr. Masala a must-visit destination for anyone craving a satisfying Indian meal.
Starters
Lamb Samosas
Triangular savories filled with ground lamb, peas, onions, garlic, and ginger
Chicken Samosas
Triangular savories filled with pieces of chicken, peas, chopped onions, garlic, and ginger
Vegetable Samosas
Triangular savories filled with seasoned peas and potatoes
Lentil Soup
Lentil-based soup containing a hearty mix of vegetables
Mixed Salad
Lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes served with sesame dressing.
Assorted Appetizers
Vegetable samosa, onion pakoras, chicken and lamb tikka, and seekh kabobs
Curried Mussels
Steamed mussels in a creamy sauce
Papadom
Crispy lentil wafers
Onion Pakora
Thinly sliced, deep-fried onions which are mixed with fragrant herbs
Malai Kufta
Mixed vegetable balls flavored with herbs and spices in a creamy sauce
Tarka Daal
A classic dish of red lentils in a flavorful garlic sauce
Bhindi Masala
Fresh okra sauteed with onions, tomatoes, and herbs
Begun Bharta
Roasted eggplant in spices
Bombay Aloo
Diced potatoes cooked in a curry sauce
Aloo Matar
Peas and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices
Matar Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes cooked with green peas
Daal Makhani
Mixed beans with herbs and spices in a creamy sauce
Tofu Saag
tofu cooked with spinach in a mixture of spices, garlic, and herbs
Tofu Masala
Tofu cooked in a yogurt-based sauce with herbs and spices
Chana Saag
Garbanzo beans and spinach cooked in light spices
Chana Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with fresh ginger, sauteed onions, and herbs
Saag Aloo
Diced potatoes cooked with spinach and spices
Saag Paneer
Steamed spinach with homemade cheese cooked in a creamy sauce
Paneer Masala
Homemade cheese cooked in yogurt and spices
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetables with mild curry sauce
Vegetable Curry
Mixed vegetables with mild curry sauce
Vegetarian Dishes
Seafood Dishes
Vegetable Shrimp
Shrimp with mixed vegetables
Shrimp Dhansk
The saucy lentil-based dish combined with cubed boneless shrimp with a mixture of fresh garlic, lemon juice, spices, and a sweet and sour flavor
Green Coconut Shrimp
Curried shrimp in a mint, cilantro, and coconut milk sauce
Pineapple Shrimp
Cubed boneless shrimp and diced pineapples in a creamy sauce
Shrimp Saag
Spinach and cubed boneless shrimp with garlic, fresh spices, and a grilled onion
Shrimp Masala
Roasted shrimp cooked in yogurt, chopped onions, tomatoes, and spices
Shrimp Vindaloo
Hot and spicy dish contains a tangy curry with potatoes and cubed boneless shrimp
Shrimp Korma
A creamy curry dish made with cubed boneless shrimp cooked in an onion, garlic, and ginger-based sauce
Fish Vindaloo
Very spicy curried fish of the day in a tangy tomato sauce with potatoes
Fish Tikka Masala
Broiled fish in yogurt sauce with fresh tomatoes and chopped onions
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb curry originating from the Mughals, prepared in a gravy consisting of browned onions, fresh tomatoes, and green peppers
Lamb Saag
Spinach and cubed boneless lamb with garlic, fresh spices, and a grilled onion
Lamb Curry
A traditional Indian dish of cubed boneless lamb cooked with onion, garlic, and fresh spices with curry sauce
Lamb Vindaloo
The hot and spicy dish contains a tangy curry with potatoes and cubed boneless lamb
Lamb Korma
A creamy curry dish made with cubed boneless lamb cooked in an onion, garlic, and ginger-based sauce
Lamb Tikka Masala
Tandoori roasted lamb tikka cubes cooked in a yogurt and tomato-based masala sauce
Lamb Dishes
Chicken Dishes
Mushroom Chicken
Сhopped mushrooms and cubed boneless chicken infused with aromatic spices
Chicken Dhansk
The saucy lentil-based dish combined with cubed boneless chicken with a mixture of fresh garlic, lemon juice, spices, and a sweet and sour flavor
Chicken Madras
Cubed boneless chicken cooked with cumin, coriander, and turmeric with a tomato-based curry sauce
Pineapple Chicken
Cubed boneless chicken and diced pineapples in a creamy sauce
Chicken Saag
Spinach and cubed boneless chicken with garlic, fresh spices, and a grilled onion
Chicken Curry
A traditional Indian dish of cubed boneless chicken cooked with onion, garlic, and fresh spices with curry sauce
Chicken Vindaloo
Hot and spicy dish contains a tangy curry with potatoes and cubed boneless chicken
Chicken Korma
A creamy curry dish made with cubed boneless chicken cooked in an onion, garlic, and ginger-based sauce
Butter Chicken
Creamy tandoori roasted chicken tikka cubes with butter and aromatic spices in a tomato and cream-based purée
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori roasted chicken tikka cubes cooked in a yogurt and tomato-based masala sauce
Shrimp Balti
Stew with a nice balance of hot and sweet spice. Includes chopped onions, green peppers, ginger, and crushed tomatoes.
Fish Balti
Stew with a nice balance of hot and sweet spice. Includes chopped onions, green peppers, ginger, and crushed tomatoes.
Vegetable Balti
Stew with a nice balance of hot and sweet spice. Includes chopped onions, green peppers, ginger, and crushed tomatoes.
Lamb Balti
Stew with a nice balance of hot and sweet spice. Includes chopped onions, green peppers, ginger, and crushed tomatoes.
Lamb Mushroom Balti
Stew with a nice balance of hot and sweet spice. Includes chopped onions, green peppers, ginger, and crushed tomatoes.
Lamb Tikka Balti
Stew with a nice balance of hot and sweet spice. Includes chopped onions, green peppers, ginger, and crushed tomatoes.
Chicken Mushroom Balti
Ыtew with a nice balance of hot and sweet spice. Includes chopped onions, green peppers, ginger, and crushed tomatoes.
Chicken Balti
Stew with a nice balance of hot and sweet spice. Includes chopped onions, green peppers, ginger, and crushed tomatoes
Chicken Tikka Balti
Stew with a nice balance of hot and sweet spice. Includes chopped onions, green peppers, ginger, and crushed tomatoes
Balti Dishes
Tandoori Grilled Dishes
Chicken Tandoori
Grilled in tandoor chicken leg and thigh marinated in exotic Indian spices and herbs
Chicken Tikka
Grilled on skewers boneless chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices
Mixed Tandoori
An assortment of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, and seekh kabobs
Fish Tandoori
Mahi mahi fish broiled in a tandoori oven
Shrimp Tandoori
Marinated jumbo shrimp broiled in a tandoori oven
Seekh Kabob
Ground lamb meat mixed with garlic, ginger, and spices, grilled on skewers
Mushroom Rice
Fried basmati rice and a mixture of mushrooms, raisins, almonds, and peas cooked in butter
Shrimp Biryani
Fried basmati rice and a mixture of diced shrimp, raisins, almonds, and peas cooked in butter
Vegetable Biryani
Fried basmati rice and a mixture of diced vegetable, raisins, almonds, and peas cooked in butter
Lamb Biryani
Fried basmati rice and a mixture of diced lamb, raisins, almonds, and peas cooked in butter
Chicken Biryani
Fried basmati rice and a mixture of diced chicken, raisins, almonds, and peas cooked in butter
Pulao Rice
Special Indian basmati rice
Rice and Biryanis
Sides
Curry Sauce
16 oz of traditional hot or mild curry sauce
Plain Yogurt
Lime Pickle
Mango Pickle
Raita
Chatni
Your choice of chatni
Sauce
Your choice of sauce
Parata
Layered bread fried on the grill
Roti
Whole wheat bread baked in tandoori oven
Naan
Traditional Indian bread baked in a tandoori oven
Gulab Jamun
2 pieces. Classic sweet milk ball drenched in rose water syrup.
Rice Pudding
Special Indian pudding with rice, milk, and coconut
Rasmalai
2 pieces. Sugary white cream ball soaked in cream and flavored with cardamom.
Mango Ice Cream
Desserts
Drinks
Soda
Your choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Dr. Pepper
Bottled Water
Perrier Water
Masala Iced Tea
Aromatic black tea served over ice
Masala Chai
Black tea with aromatic spices
Lassi
Traditional sweet yogurt-based drink