Masala Story

The food and the people who own/serve are all very good. The quantity is okayish for the price. Although was disappointed with the quantity of the pakoras for the price. I believe it was like $8 for just 7-8 small pieces of pakoras.

ALWAYS delicious!!! I love the lamb vindaloo!

Masala Story is my favorite Indian restaurant in all of dc! Great food and great vibes!

Have been going here for years and I'm always satisfied. Best indian food in DC.

Masala Story made me a fan of Indian food. The end. Well, not the end. This place became a Sunday night, HBO pairing comfort food that introduced me to korma and mehti — both of which are exceptional and as good as any Indian restaurant in DC (and I’ve been to Rasika). The owner family is awesome too.

Disappointing. Over priced mediocre Indian food

The food at Masala Story is the worth the trip. We’ve tried many indian restaurants and it always is compared back to Masala Story. The food is high quality and delicious, the atmosphere is comfortable and casual and the staff is kind. Prices are a little higher than average but well worth it. We make an effort to visit whenever we’re back in DC and it’s always a delight.

Masala Story offers authentic Indian pairings in a quaint, family-friendly atmosphere. The staff were very knowledgeable, friendly, and outgoing. They were out of the samosas I wanted when I ordered, but the host suggested I try the fish pakoras instead and my goodness, they were delicious! The bread that comes with most plates was also warm, soft, and flavorful. Masala offers beer, wine, and cocktails, which is rare for a lot of Indian restaurants so I appreciate the offer. That said, while the bartender was very friendly, I was not incredibly impressed with the cocktail I ordered, but it certainly did not detract from the overall experience. This restaurant is a walk-up and order place, and you can seat yourself. They offer a large covered patio for outdoor seating, but the mosquitoes were out in force unfortunately. They have large, picnic-style benches inside which are great for large groups. The service was also incredibly fast. It’s very kid-friendly too! There were many families with their small children when we went there. Perfect for the surrounding neighborhood.

The gentleman that took my order was helpful, the food was amazing. I can say this is the best Indian food I have eaten.

Coming from NY with a friend that owns an Indian restaurant and my friends mother who cooks for us. This was probably the best Indian food I had . The Punjabi chicken , butter chicken was so yummy I couldn't stop eating with I took pics. Also had this fish appetizer the pakora it was sooo yummy with the sauce bruhve busssssin as my dude said. Great service , cool great information about the food also and they got the rupee ipa . I loved it !

I ordered Masala Story for delivery, and it was delicious! So many options to choose from! Everything was so tasty. The samosas were standout! Plenty of vegetarian options.

Local restaurant, appears to be family owned and operated. Food is very good and authentic. Very low key atmosphere. Price seemed a little high.

Cool. Good food and friendly staff!

I recently ordered Masala Story and was quite disappointed with the overall experience. While the food itself was reasonably tasty, the portion sizes were shockingly small, given the prices they were charging. I ordered the Punjabi Chicken & Goat Vindaloo, which is listed on the menu for $19 & $21. When the order arrived, I was taken aback by how little food was actually in the tiny container. It was barely enough to constitute a single serving, let alone a full meal. The protein was a tiny 3-4 ounce portion, accompanied by a small side chana daal. I would have expected a much more substantial filling dish at those prices. Instead, I was left feeling hungry and regretting spending so much money on such a meager meal. The delivery arrived quickly enough, but the value just wasn't there. I understand that restaurants need to price items to make a profit, but there's a line where the portion sizes become unacceptably small. Masala Story has crossed that line, in my opinion. I won't be ordering anytime soon, and I would caution others to carefully consider the portion sizes and prices before ordering from here. It seems they are more concerned with maximizing their margins than providing a satisfying culinary experience for their customers. **I forgot to take photos; otherwise, I would have shared those to illustrate what I mean**