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| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Address: 214 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: (862) 275-7128
Website: http://www.indianmasalanj.com/
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EE Grimshaw
***2 1/2 stars***
As a native of the Kingdom of Hunterdon, I tend to grade on a curve/appreciate when an ethnic restaurant, or really any establishment that’s not just selling pizza by the slice, sets up shop in a pretty rural area. The tradeoff though is that sometimes these places just aren’t very good. Indian Masala has a ton of great reviews so maybe I DID just come on an off day, but in my experience, these restaurants often get inflated positive feedback because the patrons just don’t have perspective/experience to compare it to (the Hunterdon comp is Bamboo House in Frenchtown, which is very average but is literally the only sushi place must residents have ever been to). I genuinely don’t know what the case is here.
I stopped by for lunch yesterday with one of my top-tier chums, herself a native of the Kingdom of Sussex. She’s a pretty big fan of this place and has mentioned it several times before. We both had pretty big appetites and were ready for a hearty meal. Comparatively speaking, the interior is a little on the bougie side especially for downtown Newton – high-class chairs, sleek tables, etc. I don’t think there were any other customers in there when we showed up so we got our pick of the seating and I happily chose the table in the window for potential people watching outside.
The highlight for me was the Gobi Manchurian app, which was fried cauliflower florets in a garlic sauce. I thought a few of the florets were overcooked/soggy but overall it was pretty decent – it tasted to me almost like healthy Chinese food, if that makes sense. If we didn’t have legit entrees looming on the horizon, I would have had a lot more of that.
The Chicken Tikka Masala was literally the worst I’ve ever had, and probably the only negative experience I’ve had with the dish. I’m by no means an Indian cuisine expert, but this to me is one of the more mainstream “Americanized” dishes and thus rare to mess up. The chicken was rubbery and dry and definitely wasn’t helped by the accompanying curry. I got mild, but this was so mild to render it almost tasteless; it should have at least a little nip to it, but this was so rough that I chose to eat my accompanying naan bread naked without dipping it. Just a gigantic miss in my book and I’d recommend to any future customers that you opt for at least medium spice here.
The service was hard to describe and ultimately a wash for me. In many ways it was technically a positive. Our waitress was very attentive but our interactions were a little awkward/odd, much of which can likely be chalked up to cultural barriers so I don’t see a need to ding them for it. But as an example, any time my water glass was 80% full, she’d swoop in to fill it all the way to the top – literally the water level would hover right at the edge of the glass so I had to be careful not to spill when I took the next few sips. And once or twice she came by to fill up my chum’s glass while I literally was drinking from mine, and she just stood there like a vulture until I placed the glass back on the table so she could swoop in. Especially given that my water was never close to even halfway empty, it was just too aggressive. But it came from a good place so your mileage may vary. Little odd all the way around.
As much as I love to highlight restaurants in this area, this one is a pass for me. Much better options for Indian food closer to the city.
… moreAs a native of the Kingdom of Hunterdon, I tend to grade on a curve/appreciate when an ethnic restaurant, or really any establishment that’s not just selling pizza by the slice, sets up shop in a pretty rural area. The tradeoff though is that sometimes these places just aren’t very good. Indian Masala has a ton of great reviews so maybe I DID just come on an off day, but in my experience, these restaurants often get inflated positive feedback because the patrons just don’t have perspective/experience to compare it to (the Hunterdon comp is Bamboo House in Frenchtown, which is very average but is literally the only sushi place must residents have ever been to). I genuinely don’t know what the case is here.
I stopped by for lunch yesterday with one of my top-tier chums, herself a native of the Kingdom of Sussex. She’s a pretty big fan of this place and has mentioned it several times before. We both had pretty big appetites and were ready for a hearty meal. Comparatively speaking, the interior is a little on the bougie side especially for downtown Newton – high-class chairs, sleek tables, etc. I don’t think there were any other customers in there when we showed up so we got our pick of the seating and I happily chose the table in the window for potential people watching outside.
The highlight for me was the Gobi Manchurian app, which was fried cauliflower florets in a garlic sauce. I thought a few of the florets were overcooked/soggy but overall it was pretty decent – it tasted to me almost like healthy Chinese food, if that makes sense. If we didn’t have legit entrees looming on the horizon, I would have had a lot more of that.
The Chicken Tikka Masala was literally the worst I’ve ever had, and probably the only negative experience I’ve had with the dish. I’m by no means an Indian cuisine expert, but this to me is one of the more mainstream “Americanized” dishes and thus rare to mess up. The chicken was rubbery and dry and definitely wasn’t helped by the accompanying curry. I got mild, but this was so mild to render it almost tasteless; it should have at least a little nip to it, but this was so rough that I chose to eat my accompanying naan bread naked without dipping it. Just a gigantic miss in my book and I’d recommend to any future customers that you opt for at least medium spice here.
The service was hard to describe and ultimately a wash for me. In many ways it was technically a positive. Our waitress was very attentive but our interactions were a little awkward/odd, much of which can likely be chalked up to cultural barriers so I don’t see a need to ding them for it. But as an example, any time my water glass was 80% full, she’d swoop in to fill it all the way to the top – literally the water level would hover right at the edge of the glass so I had to be careful not to spill when I took the next few sips. And once or twice she came by to fill up my chum’s glass while I literally was drinking from mine, and she just stood there like a vulture until I placed the glass back on the table so she could swoop in. Especially given that my water was never close to even halfway empty, it was just too aggressive. But it came from a good place so your mileage may vary. Little odd all the way around.
As much as I love to highlight restaurants in this area, this one is a pass for me. Much better options for Indian food closer to the city.
Dennis Clark
We made a reservation for 3 at 5:30pm on a Friday night. We were seated promptly. There were two other parties and a few available tables at that time but as time past the restaurant got busier.
We started with a shared appetizer that we very much enjoyed. – Papdi Chaat
As entrees we had Chicken Tikka Masala, chicken chettinad, and chicken xacuti. The last item on their summer specials menu.
We added a garlic Naan and a Peshwari Naan
For dessert we tried the carrot halwa and Gulab Jamun.
The restaurant is BYOB and they immediate provided wine glasses without question.
The food was very tasty and the atmosphere pleasant. The only dish that was slightly disappointing was the Chicken Tikka Masala – it tasted like chicken in cream of tomato soup, sweet and without Indian spice. While it tasted ok it wasn’t what we typical experience for this dish. We encountered no other challenges.
The dinner was for a birthday celebration and it was perfect for us. We would certainly return.
… moreWe started with a shared appetizer that we very much enjoyed. – Papdi Chaat
As entrees we had Chicken Tikka Masala, chicken chettinad, and chicken xacuti. The last item on their summer specials menu.
We added a garlic Naan and a Peshwari Naan
For dessert we tried the carrot halwa and Gulab Jamun.
The restaurant is BYOB and they immediate provided wine glasses without question.
The food was very tasty and the atmosphere pleasant. The only dish that was slightly disappointing was the Chicken Tikka Masala – it tasted like chicken in cream of tomato soup, sweet and without Indian spice. While it tasted ok it wasn’t what we typical experience for this dish. We encountered no other challenges.
The dinner was for a birthday celebration and it was perfect for us. We would certainly return.
Y A
Food is delicious! I’m so happy/shocked we have this authentic gem in Newton/Sussex county!
We had the chicken tikka, saag paneer, lamb biryani. All medium spice. The butter and garlic naan. And the mango lassi?! !!! oof. I cannot wait to come back again.
… moreWe had the chicken tikka, saag paneer, lamb biryani. All medium spice. The butter and garlic naan. And the mango lassi?! !!! oof. I cannot wait to come back again.
P Daher
My friends and I have eaten dinner here many times, especially before shows at the Newton Theater. The staff is truly friendly and attentive, and the food is always delicious. Everyone in my party felt like the staff went out of their way to keep filling our waters, and making sure everyone enjoyed their food. Small and cozy, and an excellent atmosphere. BYOB to round out the night. Highly recommended! A+++++++
… moreAlexis C
My partner and I were in the area and tried this restaurant on a whim for a late lunch/early dinner and it was a hit ! The aroma of spices smelled wonderful as soon as we entered. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The restaurant itself is very clean, homey but still stylish. We ordered the summer special kashmiri curry, methi salmon, garlic naan, and mango lassi. All were delicious ! I ordered medium spice for my curry, but I wish I ordered the spiciest level since it was a little too mild for me. The mango lassi was especially good, not too sweet and perfect. The portion sizes are pretty large too, and very filling. There was also a decent amount of vegetarian/vegan options which is nice. We will come back if we are in the area again !
… moreLisa Borodovsky
The best Indian food around! I’ve been searching for 5 years for authentic Indian food in Northeast PA/Northern Jersey and this place fits the bill. The food is fresh and delicious (pick your spice level), there are plenty of vegetarian options and the service is professional/friendly. Reservations are a good idea for weekends because there are a limited number of tables. You’re going to overeat!! Enjoy!
June 2022
Went back and I’m thrilled to say it was even more delicious! Excellent service and truly The Best Indian food anywhere in the area. So fresh you can taste every spice!
September 2022
Still Amazing! I’m so happy that I can get excellent Indian food within a decent driving distance (but please open a restaurant in Milford, PA!)
… moreJune 2022
Went back and I’m thrilled to say it was even more delicious! Excellent service and truly The Best Indian food anywhere in the area. So fresh you can taste every spice!
September 2022
Still Amazing! I’m so happy that I can get excellent Indian food within a decent driving distance (but please open a restaurant in Milford, PA!)
Oi Lin “Chinagirl568”
10/4/24
We had dinner before a concert in the nearby Newton Theater.
Street parking if you got lucky or a municipal parking about 2 blocks away.
It’s cute 1st floor of a house. Service was good. While some of the staff did not know much English they were very polite and helpful.
Fish Fry – meh. I thought the fish would be cooked in a sauce, but it came with a dipping sauce. The batter needed seasoning, and the dipping sauce was just mayo with some Indian spices. I say pass.
Chicken Kadai – flavorful sauce i just didn’t like the breast meat they use. I generally dislike breast meat because it tends to me dry and tough. This dish would have been way better with thigh meat.
Shrimp Malabar Curry – again, a good sauce. Plenty of shrimp.
Garlic Naan – ok
Peshwari Naan – raisins and nuts Naan was interesting, not sure I would get it again. It’s slightly sweet. The texture is like finely shredded coconut.
… moreWe had dinner before a concert in the nearby Newton Theater.
Street parking if you got lucky or a municipal parking about 2 blocks away.
It’s cute 1st floor of a house. Service was good. While some of the staff did not know much English they were very polite and helpful.
Fish Fry – meh. I thought the fish would be cooked in a sauce, but it came with a dipping sauce. The batter needed seasoning, and the dipping sauce was just mayo with some Indian spices. I say pass.
Chicken Kadai – flavorful sauce i just didn’t like the breast meat they use. I generally dislike breast meat because it tends to me dry and tough. This dish would have been way better with thigh meat.
Shrimp Malabar Curry – again, a good sauce. Plenty of shrimp.
Garlic Naan – ok
Peshwari Naan – raisins and nuts Naan was interesting, not sure I would get it again. It’s slightly sweet. The texture is like finely shredded coconut.
Altamash Sheikh
I ordered food through Uber Eats, but unfortunately there was an issue with the delivery and the driver couldn’t complete it before the store was about to close. The restaurant went above and beyond—Fransicco, the owner, personally called me to explain the situation and even offered to wait so I could pick up my order. They stayed open 30 minutes past closing, which truly means a lot.
Fransicco also informed me that they serve halal food, which I really appreciate. It’s great to have such a kind, customer focused business in our town.
… moreFransicco also informed me that they serve halal food, which I really appreciate. It’s great to have such a kind, customer focused business in our town.
TravelingGayPanda
A nice, homey, small town Indian restaurant. We came around 5:30 pm and it was just getting busy. It’s probably best to make a reservation to ensure a table, although we came in without one and managed to nab the last large table. The staff are very kind and accommodating. We started with the Imli Baingan which was fantastic, refreshing and layered with different textures. We had the Kabab Sampler which was a little dry, although the flavor was pretty good – it also comes in very small portions just as an FYI. For the main course, we ordered family style the lamb chops (overcooked and burnt), the jumbo tandoor shrimp (good rub but slightly salty), the chicken tikka masala (more tomato and tangy than it is creamy), and the lamb biryani (perfectly seasoned and spiced). We had one butter naan and one garlic naan (delicious, soft and warm).
… moreRuby Farfan
This is ridiculous. They gave me a basic chicken stew instead of the butter chicken that I ordered. It’s long stripes of chicken with watery sauce and onions. This is not butter chicken and the guy said it’s kinda like butter chicken….WHAT DO YOU MEAN “KINDA”? It’s not butter chicken in general dude. Ridiculous I’m never coming here or recommending others of this place.
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