Masala Indian Cuisine – Indian
Masala Indian Cuisine invites guests into a warm, aromatic sanctuary where the air is perfumed with toasted spices and the inviting sizzle of the tandoor. Vibrant plates of crispy spinach chaat and tangy Gobi Manchurian offer a symphony of textures, while tender chicken sekuwa and golden, hand-crafted samosas celebrate the bold, soulful flavors of traditional street food. It is a lively destination where heat and heritage meet, creating an immersive dining experience that captures the spirited essence of the subcontinent in every bite.
1394, Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA, 22101 +17034629699 https://www.masalava.com/online-order/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, halal, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, zone, volumetrics, tlc, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, raw-food, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Vegetarian Appetizers
- Vegetable Pakora - $8: Mix vegetable fritters banded with chickpeas flour. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Samosa - $7: Crispy turnover patties stuffed with spicy potatoes and peas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobi Manchurian - $12: Fried cauliflower florets cooked with green onions, soy, garlic and chili. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Chili - $12: Homemade Cottage cheese sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and spicy garlic chili sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Chaat - $11: Crispy fried spinach topped with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, onions, yoghurt and spice mixes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Chat - $12: Smashed samosa served with chickpeas, toppings-yogurt, mint, and tamarind sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Tikki - $8: Crispy potato patties stuffed with spiced lentils. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dum Aloo - $10: Nepalese style Stir-fried potatoes cooked with mustard oil, fenugreek seed, turmeric and lemon juice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers
- Chicken Sekuwa - $12: Charbroiled Chicken marinated with Himalayan spices, in a traditional Nepalese style. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Chicken - $12: Sauteed batter-fried boneless chicken with green chilli, bell pepper and onions. Cooked in garlic chilli sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $11: Traditional chicken wings served with ranch/buffalo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken 65 - $12: Boneless batter-fried chicken, ginger, red chili, yogurt, mustard seeds, vinegar. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Choila - $12: Grilled marinated chicken, Nepalese spices, mustard oil, ginger, garlic, and onions. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Buffalo - $15: Fried buffalo meat tossed and served with green chili, bell pepper, onions and garlic chili sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Chicken MoMo (6 Pcs) - $9: Steamed dumplings made with minced chicken, onion, garlic, ginger and spiced mix. Served with tomato achar. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Choila - $15: Grilled buffalo meat, Nepalese spices, mustard oil, ginger, garlic, and onions. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried shrimp - $13: Shrimp marinated in rice flour batter and served with tartar sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Boar Sekuwa - $15: Charbroiled wild boar meat marinated with special Himalayan spices. Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Tomato Soup - $6: A soup made with ground spices and tomatoes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Lentil Soup - $6: Yellow lentil cooked with spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
MOMO
- Chicken MOMO - $12.5: Ten pieces of dumplings with meat or vegetable fillings. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo MOMO - $14.5: Ten pieces of dumplings with meat or vegetable fillings. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable MOMO - $12.5: Ten pieces of dumplings with meat or vegetable fillings. Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetable Entree
- Kadhai Paneer - $19: Cottage cheese with bell pepper, onion and spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Saag - $18: Fresh potatoes cooked with creamy spinach and spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mutter Paneer - $19: Cottage cheese and green peas cooked in creamy cashew and onion sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sahi Paneer Korma - $19: Cottage cheese cooked in creamy sauce and fenugreek. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetable Curry - $18: Fresh mix vegetables cooked with homemade spices in a thick sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palak Paneer - $19: Cottage cheese and creamy spinach with roasted garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhindi Amchuri - $18: Fresh okra sauté with onion, tomato and cilantro. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana masala - $18: Garbanzo beans cooked with tangy spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobi Mutter - $19: Cauliflower and green peas with ginger flavored. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Tikka Masala - $19: Cubes of fresh homemade cheese stewed in creamy tomato gravy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baingan Bharta - $18: Mashed and Baked eggplant cooked with green peas, onion, tomato, and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Makhani - $18: Slow cooked black lentils with spices, butter, tomato and cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Korma - $19: Mix vegetables cooked in creamy cashew sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Kofta - $19: Kofta cooked in creamy onion-tomato gravy with cashews and raisins. Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Temptations
- Chicken Vindaloo - $20: Highly seasoned boneless chicken and potato dish made with spicy tangy sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $20: White meat chicken tikka cooked in the classic creamy tikka masala sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $20: Boneless chicken thigh prepared with Himalayan spices blend. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter chicken - $20: Chicken cooked in creamy rich sauce, made with tomato, onion and butter. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kadai Chicken - $20: Chicken tikka with bell pepper, onion in tangy sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Saag - $20: Chicken thigh and spinach cooked together with onion, garlic and spices. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Punjab Chicken - $20: Chicken thigh meat cooked in yogurt-based sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Korma - $20: Cashew flavored chicken cooked in onion-gravy sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Chicken - $20: Chicken thigh cooked with mango-based sauce. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Lamb Delicacies
- Lamb Rogan Josh - $21: Classic lamb curry from Kashmir cooked in yogurt and fragrant spices. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Madras - $22: Lamb cooked in curry leaves, coconut milk and coconut powder. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Saag - $21: Boneless lamb and spinach cooked together with onion, garlic and spices. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Vindaloo - $21: Highly seasoned lamb dish cooked with potato and spicy, tangy sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Korma - $21: Tender chunks of lamb cooked in cardamom and cashew nuts in a rich gravy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Curry - $21: Succulent lamb cooked in house blend spices. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Tikka Masala - $22: Lamb cooked with a creamy tikka masala sauce. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Curry - $22: Bone-In goat cooked in curry sauce with typical homemade spices. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Bhuna - $21: Lamb cooked with peppers and onions. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sea-Food Baits
- Coconut Fish Curry - $22: Atlantic salmon cooked with coconut, tomato, and fenugreek seeds. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish vindaloo - $22: Highly seasoned Salmon and potato made with spicy, tangy sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Tikka Masala - $23: Salmon cooked in creamy rich sauce made with tomato and onions. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Balchao - $22: Sweet and sour shrimp cooked with masalas and served with lemon tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Dopiaza - $22: Shrimp with onion, peppers, green chilly, coriander leaves, ginger-garlic paste in thick gravy. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea-Food Curry - $25: Shrimp, salmon and scallops cooked in a spiced tomato, mustard seeds and garam masala. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Biryani
- Chicken Biryani - $21: Saffron flavored spiced basmati rice and boneless chicken. Includes raita. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Biryani - $23: Saffron flavored spiced basmati rice and bone-In goat. Includes raita. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Biryani - $22: Saffron flavored spiced basmati rice and shrimp. Includes raita. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Biryani - $20: Saffron flavored spiced basmati rice and mixed vegetables. Includes raita. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tandoori Sizzlers
- Paneer Tikka - Tandoori - $23: Cottage cheese and fennel seed marinated with special spices and tangy sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Chicken - $22: Chicken with bones marinated in hung yogurt, spices and lemon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Shrimp - $23: Tiger Shrimp marinated with fresh Lasuni spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Salmon - $25: Oven baked Atlantic king salmon chunks marinated in sour cream, herbs and masala. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Gobi - $20: Cauliflower, bell peppers, onions marinated in tandoori masala. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Mix Grill - $25: An assorted grill of chicken, lamb and shrimp. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - Tandoori - $28: Lamb chops marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and flavored with mint. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seekh Kebab - $23: Ground Lamb blended with onion, whole spices and herbs. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Seafood Grill - $29: A mix of tandoori shrimp, salmon and scallops. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tulsi Chicken Tikka - $22: Boneless chicken breast marinated in Amul cheese, garlic, ginger and white pepper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Naan
- Garlic naan - $5: Topped with chopped fresh garlic and coriander. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Kulcha - $5: Bread stuffed with onion and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Naan - $4: A flat leavened bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Naan - $5: Bread Stuffed with goat cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aloo Naan - $5: Bread stuffed with spiced potatoes and mild spices. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mint Paratha - $5: Whole wheat bread stuffed with mint. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti - $4: Whole wheat plain flat bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Bread - $11: Mix of Butter Naan, Roti, and garlic naan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Paratha - $5: Whole wheat flat layered bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Peshawari naan - $5: Naan stuffed with dry cherry and coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Keema Naan - $5: Naan stuffed with a minced lamb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Menu
- Junior Chicken Tikka Masala - $10: White meat chicken cooked in a onion based creamy sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $5: Julienne cut, deep-fried crispy fries. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Chicken Fingers - $10: Breaded chicken tenders Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Chicken Pasta - $10: Pasta cooked with chicken in marinara sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Gulab jamun - $6: Deep fried sweet desert balls made from milk solids, flour, ghee and dipped in cardamom syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rasmalai - $6: Patties made with cheese and milk and dipped in reduced saffron milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $5: Yoghurt drink
- Can Soda - Coke - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Can Soda - Diet Coke - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Unsweet Ice Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Can Soda - Sprite - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sparkling Water - S. Pellegrino - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Can Soda - Ginger Ale - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Raita - $5: Cucumber-carrot yogurt sauce.
- Mango Chutney - $5: Tangy, sweet, and savory mango chutney.
- White Rice 16 Oz. - $4: Plain white long grain basmati rice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Pickle - $4: Mix of Mango, Lime, Green Chilies, and Lotus Root. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Indian Salad - $4: Raw Onions, sliced lemon, and green chilli Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mint chutney (8oz) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Tamarind sauce (8oz) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Masala Sauce (16 0z) - $11: Onion based creamy tikka masala sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Papadum - $4: Thin and crispy lentil crackers/bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mula ko Achar (8 0z.) - $6.5: Nepalese style fermented Daikon radish with spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
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