Masala Spice Indian Cuisine - Goleta (CA)

5 /5 Ralphlegrand HT: I had an amazing meal at Masala, the food is great and the service is top notch. Chef Rajesh is hands down the best, I met him and could instantly tell the passion he has for cooking authentic Indian food. If you are in Goleta or on your way to Santa Barbara, this place is worth stopping by.

5 /5 Nicholas Peralez: Unfortunately, I can’t offer a tip, but hopefully, a review will suffice. I love this place, and it’s been around for quite some time. I love Indian food, and I know others from the area who do, too, and we all agree this is a great place. The lunch buffet is a great treat, and all of the staff are helpful, accommodating, and nice. Food is always delicious.

3 /5 Bobby Singh: The service is certainly good, the ambience was good, restrooms clean. But the food was underwhelming. Tried few different items like Momos, Haryali Chicken, Butter Chicken, Baingan Bhartha, Raita, and garlic naan. I would only give Baingan Bhartha and Raita thumbs up. Everything else was mid.

1 /5 Dan T: Worst Indian restaurant Ive ever been too. Buffet is literally one dish and 3 other sides which consist of food thats been sitting out for days. They dont refilll the trays with new food even when its busy. Ive never seen this at any Indian restaurant before. Meals take long and also taste terrible. Service is ok . But the food is terrible. Dried flavorless meat. And its not cheap. Who ever says this place is 5 stars has never had delicious Indian food before

4 /5 Manish Jain: I recently visited Masala Spice with my family, and overall, it was a delightful dining experience. Heres a breakdown of our meal: - **Veg Biryani and Raita**: Absolutely delicious! The biryani was perfectly spiced and flavorful, and the raita complemented it beautifully. - **Malai Kofta and Pesto Naan**: Both dishes were excellent. The malai kofta was rich and creamy, while the pesto naan added a unique and tasty twist to the meal. - **Lemon and Pepper Naan**: This naan was good, but it tasted quite similar to a regular butter naan. We were expecting a bit more distinction in flavor. - **Idli with Chutney and Sambar**: The idlis were soft but could have used a bit more salt. The chutney, while decent, could benefit from some flavor enhancements. In terms of service, the staff were friendly and attentive, making us feel very welcome. The ambience of the restaurant was pleasant and added to the overall enjoyable experience. Masala Spice is definitely a place I would recommend for a good family meal with a mix of traditional and creative dishes. Well certainly be back!