Masala Eatery – Indian
Masala Eatery captures the electric spirit of a bustling spice market, where the air is thick with the aroma of toasted aromatics and the irresistible sizzle of golden, spice-dusted small plates. Vibrant bowls of tangy, yogurt-laced chaat and crisp, herb-flecked fritters offer a kaleidoscope of textures, inviting guests to linger over a playful menu that celebrates the bold, zesty soul of modern street food.
3206, O Street Northwest +12026219650 https://www.dcmasala.com0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Masala Eatery
Dairy-Free at Masala Eatery
Masala Eatery in Washington has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Masala Fries, Extra Lamb and Lamb Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Masala Eatery
Masala Eatery in Washington has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Lamb, Lamb Curry and Chicken Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Masala Eatery
Masala Eatery in Washington has 29 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Samosa Chaat, Masala Fries and Daal (Yellow Lentil). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Masala Eatery
Masala Eatery in Washington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Lamb and Extra Chicken Tikka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Masala Eatery
Masala Eatery in Washington has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Lamb and Extra Chicken Tikka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Masala Eatery
Masala Eatery in Washington has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Extra Lamb, Raita and Extra Chicken Tikka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Masala Eatery
Masala Eatery in Washington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Extra Lamb. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Masala Eatery
Masala Eatery in Washington has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Masala Fries, Chana Masala Curry Bowl and Channa (Chickpeas). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Masala Eatery
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp Biryani | 45.6 g | 49.8 g |
| Extra Chicken Tikka | 2.6 g | 46.5 g |
| Bhel Puri | 143.4 g | 46.2 g |
| Chicken Curry | 60.5 g | 38.1 g |
| Shrimp Saag | 69.9 g | 37.2 g |
| Lamb Saag | 69.7 g | 33.7 g |
| Chana Masala Curry Bowl | 70.1 g | 25.8 g |
| Extra Paneer | — | 14.2 g |
| Chicken Vindaloo | 3 g | 14 g |
| Samosa Chaat | 63.4 g | 13.7 g |
| Lamb Curry Bowl | 47.6 g | 12.9 g |
| Extra Lamb | 0 g | 12.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starter
- Samosa (2 pcs) - $8: Puffed pastry stuffed with potatoes, green peas and ginger. served with mint and tamarind chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Chaat - $11: Vegetable samosas broken and mixed with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, yogurt, chickpeas, onions and topped with fried noodles and chaat masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Tikki (3 pcs) - $8: Deep fried potato patties. served with mint and tamarind chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Tikki Chaat - $11: Aloo Tikkis broken and mixed with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, yogurt, chickpeas, onions and topped with fried noodles and chaat masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Chaat - $11: Samosa, aloo tikki and falafel broken and mixed with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, yogurt, chickpeas, onions and topped with fried noodles and chaat masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Chaat - $11: Falafel broken and mixed with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, yogurt, chickpeas, onions and topped with fried noodles and chaat masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Shrimp Fry (6 pcs) - $12: Crispy deep fried jumbo shrimp mixed with Indian spices. served with mint and tamarind chutney Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Chicken Wings (6 pcs) - $12: Crispy deep fried chicken wings mixed with spicy Indian sauce. served with mint and tamarind chutney Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masala Fries - $7: Deep fried french cut potato fries mixed with Indian spices served with tomato ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhel Puri - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Momo
- Chicken Momo (10 pcs) - $16: Steamed dumpling served with house made sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veg Momo (10 pcs) - $15: Steamed dumpling served with house made sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Curries
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $19: Tomato-based curry spiced with garam masala Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka Masala - $18: Tomato-based curry spiced with garam masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Butter Masala - $19: Creamy tomato based curry Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Butter Masala - $18: Creamy tomato based curry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Saag - $22: Creamy spinach curry Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Saag - $20: Creamy spinach curry Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Vindaloo - $19: Spicy curry with potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Vindaloo - $20: Spicy curry with potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Vindaloo - $22: Spicy curry with potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Saag - $18: Creamy spinach curry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $18: Traditional Indian curry with spices Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Curry - $20: Traditional Indian curry with spices Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Channa (Chickpeas) - $16: Traditional Indian curry with spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daal (Yellow Lentil) - $16: Traditional Indian curry with spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Masala Curry Bowl
Create your own Curry Bowl with Rice, Protein, Sauce, and a Veg Samosa
- Lamb Curry Bowl - $20: Rice base, choice of sauce, served with one veg samosa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Curry Bowl - $18: Rice base, choice of sauce, served with one veg samosa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Curry Bowl - $18: Rice base, choice of sauce, served with one veg samosa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Masala Curry Bowl - $18: Rice base, choice of sauce, served with one veg samosa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Curry Bowl - $22: Rice base, choice of sauce, served with one veg samosa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Biryani
- Vegetable Biryani - $16: Traditional Indian rice dish made with aromatic spices and served with side of Raita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Biryani - $18: Traditional Indian rice dish made with aromatic spices and served with side of Raita Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Biryani - $20: Traditional Indian rice dish made with aromatic spices and served with side of Raita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Biryani - $22: Traditional Indian rice dish made with aromatic spices and served with side of Raita Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Kaathi Roll
- Chicken Kaathi Roll - $16: Indian Style Wrap served with Masala Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Kaathi Roll - $16: Indian Style Wrap served with Masala Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Kaathi Roll - $16: Indian Style Wrap served with Masala Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Bottle Water - $2
- Soda - $3
- Mango Lassi - $5
Condiments
- Mint Chutney - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Tamarind Chutney - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Raita - $2 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Sesame Tomato Chutney - $0.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
Breads
- Naan - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Extra Lamb - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Extra Paneer - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Extra Chicken Tikka - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Masala Eatery
- Is Masala Eatery dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Masala Eatery has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Masala Fries, Extra Lamb and Lamb Curry.
- What can I eat at Masala Eatery on a dairy-free diet?
- Masala Fries, Extra Lamb and Lamb Curry carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Masala Eatery have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Masala Fries and Chana Masala Curry Bowl.
- Is Masala Eatery gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Masala Eatery?
- Shrimp Biryani, at roughly 49.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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