Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4.6

1135 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Indian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Charming

'Too much is so good, you can't stop eating it. The tandoor-baked breads are not mere swabs for sauce but could be eaten, and enjoyed, on their own; the naan with cilantro and rock salt is terrific, as is the kulcha richly stuffed with minced lamb. Masala Art offers combinations you don't see often around here, but even its more familiar dishes can be revelations. Consider its samosas. They're flakier than a lot of the competition, and their filling of peas, potatoes and sweet raisins tastes fresher, too. A burst of cardamom in every bite helps. In the same vein, soft logs of minced lamb pulse with heat from jalapeno peppers, a shock offset with breezy mint. Pureed spinach is a vibrant green, flecked with corn and rich with garlic...' - WashingtonPost.com

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 362-4441
Website
http://www.masalaartdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood
Tenleytown
Cross street
Albemarle Street NW
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Vegetable Samosa$8.95
Aam Palak Chaat$11.95
Aloo Tikki Chaat$9.50
Bhelpuri$8.95
Honey Chili Lotus Stem$9.50
Pani Poori$8.95
Dahi Bhalle$9.95
Dahi Papdi Chaat$8.95
Cauliflower Bezule$9.95
Phulka Tacos Lamb$11.95
Phulka Tacos Chicken$10.95
Corn aur Asparagus ke Kabab$9.95
Onion Bhaji$9.95
Dhokla$9.95
Lahori Murg Tikka$10.95
Chicken Bang-Bang$10.95
Fish Amritsari$11.95
Calamari$11.95
Seekh Kabab$10.50
Shrimp Chilli Garlic$11.95

Tandoori Specialties

Zaffarani Jheenga$29.95
Tandoori Chicken$21.95
Murg Malai Kabab$21.95
Chargha Cornish Hen$21.95
Lucknowi Lamb Chops$30.95
Kasundi Salmon$26.95
Tand White Meat$5.00
Achari Paneer Tikka$18.95
WINTERFEST APPETIZER$0.00
WINTERFEST DESSERT$0.00
Cut In 4$0.00

Thali Dinner

Non Veg Thali$29.95
Veg Thali$26.95
Valentines 3 Course Dinner- Make Your Own$39.99

Tawa Selection

Kadhai Jheenga$29.95
Bhareli Wangi$18.95
Tawa Bhindi$18.95
Gobhi Mussallam$18.95

Non-Vegetarian Specialties

Lobster Lababdar$29.95
Shrimp Ambi Curry$28.95
Kerala Fish Curry$25.95
Murgh Tikka Masala$20.95
Chicken Saagwala$20.95
Saunfiyani Murg$20.95
Awadhi Dum ke Murg$20.95
Methi Murg$20.95
Butter Chicken$20.95
White Meat$5.00
Lamb Xacuti (Sha-go-ti)$21.95
Lamb Neelgiri Korma$21.95
Railway Lamb Curry$21.95
Goat Curry$28.95
Boti Jalfrezi$21.95

Vegetarian Specialties

Bombay Aloo$15.95
Tofu Garam Masala$16.50
Baingan Mirch ka Salan$17.95
Paneer Khatta Pyaaz$18.95
Kofta Khazana - e - Lazzat$18.95
Paneer Makhan Masala$18.95
Subz Korma$17.95
Kaju Mattar Makhana$18.95

Biryani

Shrimp Biryani$28.95
Chicken Biryani$23.95
Lamb Biryani$25.95
Baby Goat Biryani$33.00
Vegetable Biryani$21.95
Channa Pudina Chilgoza Biryani$23.95
Non Veg Kobob & Bryani$25.00
Veg Kabob & Bryani$22.00

Breads

Nan$4.00
Butter Nan$5.00
Garlic Chilli Nan$5.00
Rock Salt & Cilantro Nan$5.00
Tandoori Roti$4.00
Aloo Parantha$6.00
Kashmiri Nan$6.00
Lachha Parantha$5.00
Pudina Parantha$5.00
Goat Cheese Kulcha$6.00
Kulcha$6.00
- Cheese$0.00
- Onion$0.00
- Peshawari$0.00
- Minced Lamb$0.00
Missi Roti$5.00
Rush$0.00
Nan Refill$0.00
Roomali Roti$5.00

Accompaniments

Pulao$3.99
Pulao Plate$2.50
Chawal$2.99
Raita Cucumber$4.25
Plain Yogurt$3.99
Papad Basket / Chutney$3.50
Onion & Chilli Plate$2.50
Mango Chutney$2.50
Chutney Platter$5.50
Pickle$1.75
Tamarind Chutney$1.75
Mint Yogurt Chutney$1.75
Green Spicy Chutney $2.50
Sauce 16oz$12.00
Sauce 8oz$6.00

Mother's Day Prix Fixe

Mother's Day Prix Fixe$34.95
- Mutton Sookha$0.00
- Corn Shami Kabab$0.00
- Fish Amritsari$0.00
- Methi Chicken$0.00
- Quinoa Biryani$0.00
- Kabuli Gosht$0.00
- Gulab Jamun$0.00
- Coconut Kheer$0.00
- Lemon Sorbet$0.00

Chicken Specials

Achari Murgh$23.95
Chicken Curry$23.95
Chicken Korma$23.95
Chicken Vindaloo - GF / Spicy$23.95
Coorgi Murg$23.95
Kadahi Chicken$23.95
Kori Gassi - GF / No dairy$23.95
Murg Tikka Lababdar$23.95

Lamb Specials

Bhuna Gosht$24.95
Elaichi Gosht$24.95
Lamb Korma$24.95
Lamb Roganjosh$24.95
Lamb Vindaloo$24.95
Rara Gosht$24.95
Sag Gosht$24.95

Shrimp & Veg Specials

Vegetable Jalfrezi$18.95
Mattar Paneer$18.95
Nariyal Pudina Fish Curry$28.95
Aloo Gobhi$18.95
Paneer Tikka Masala$22.95
Plain Saag$17.95
Sag Aloo$18.95
Saag Chana$18.95
Kadhai Paneer$22.95
Tofu Makhani$18.95
Tofu Saag$18.95
Prawn Tikka Masala$29.95

PICK UP TABLE

PICK UP TABLE$0.00
RUSH FOOD$0.00

What 1,135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Masala Art DC in Tenleytown boasts "amazing food" that leaves diners eager to return. The restaurant is praised for its "excellent, thoughtful food," with standout dishes like naan and saffron cashew chicken. Known for its "great service" and warm ambience, it's a favorite for "typical Indian food at a reasonable price."

1,135 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Marsala art was amazing. The food and the customer service was on point. The owner made food suggestions and everything was delicious!
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Rahul
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Indian in DC area. Amazing food and the paneer/chicken makhan masala is to die for.
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Larry
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's one of my favorite places. Highly recommended!
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Judy
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great typical Indian food at a reasonable price. Don’t miss the bel photo appetizer or the rock salt cilantro naaan. Mediocre wine. Stick with beer - better with Indian food anyway
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barlap
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent, thoughtful food, a little too light on heat.
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Khalid
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food. Naan and saffron cashew chicken is the best
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SherryB
Washington DC
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food is excellent. Service is not what it used to be, but that's the case in many restaurants these days.
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Dupontcir
Washington DC
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We've been dining at Masala Art for years and have never had a bad meal.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a foodie and as someone who loves Indian food, I got to say this is one terrific restaurant and I will definitely go back. I grew up in northern India and like most Indians my favorite cuisine is Indian. The ambience is nice and so is Atul, but really the food is absolutely amazing!
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BhavnaL
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. Looking forward to returning soon.
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FAQs

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 362-4441.

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) is rated 4.6 stars by 1135 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

Cross street
Albemarle Street NW
Neighborhood
Tenleytown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.masalaartdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 362-4441

Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosa$8.95

Aam Palak Chaat$11.95

Aloo Tikki Chaat$9.50

Bhelpuri$8.95

Honey Chili Lotus Stem$9.50

Pani Poori$8.95

Dahi Bhalle$9.95

Dahi Papdi Chaat$8.95

Cauliflower Bezule$9.95

Phulka Tacos Lamb$11.95

Phulka Tacos Chicken$10.95

Corn aur Asparagus ke Kabab$9.95

Onion Bhaji$9.95

Dhokla$9.95

Lahori Murg Tikka$10.95

Chicken Bang-Bang$10.95

Fish Amritsari$11.95

Calamari$11.95

Seekh Kabab$10.50

Shrimp Chilli Garlic$11.95

Tandoori Specialties

Zaffarani Jheenga$29.95

Tandoori Chicken$21.95

Murg Malai Kabab$21.95

Chargha Cornish Hen$21.95

Lucknowi Lamb Chops$30.95

Kasundi Salmon$26.95

Tand White Meat$5.00

Achari Paneer Tikka$18.95

WINTERFEST APPETIZER$0.00

WINTERFEST DESSERT$0.00

Cut In 4$0.00

Thali Dinner

Non Veg Thali$29.95

Veg Thali$26.95

Valentines 3 Course Dinner- Make Your Own$39.99

Tawa Selection

Kadhai Jheenga$29.95

Bhareli Wangi$18.95

Tawa Bhindi$18.95

Gobhi Mussallam$18.95

Non-Vegetarian Specialties

Lobster Lababdar$29.95

Shrimp Ambi Curry$28.95

Kerala Fish Curry$25.95

Murgh Tikka Masala$20.95

Chicken Saagwala$20.95

Saunfiyani Murg$20.95

Awadhi Dum ke Murg$20.95

Methi Murg$20.95

Butter Chicken$20.95

White Meat$5.00

Lamb Xacuti (Sha-go-ti)$21.95

Lamb Neelgiri Korma$21.95

Railway Lamb Curry$21.95

Goat Curry$28.95

Boti Jalfrezi$21.95

Vegetarian Specialties

Bombay Aloo$15.95

Tofu Garam Masala$16.50

Baingan Mirch ka Salan$17.95

Paneer Khatta Pyaaz$18.95

Kofta Khazana - e - Lazzat$18.95

Paneer Makhan Masala$18.95

Subz Korma$17.95

Kaju Mattar Makhana$18.95

Biryani

Shrimp Biryani$28.95

Chicken Biryani$23.95

Lamb Biryani$25.95

Baby Goat Biryani$33.00

Vegetable Biryani$21.95

Channa Pudina Chilgoza Biryani$23.95

Non Veg Kobob & Bryani$25.00

Veg Kabob & Bryani$22.00