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Masala Craft

Restaurant Bar Indian restaurant Buffet restaurant

Traditional Indian cuisine served in an airy space with floor-to-ceiling windows & an open kitchen. People often mention good, Indian, buffet, naan, chicken, experience, friendly, service, ordered, Preet,


Address

575 W Chapman Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

Website

www.masalacraft.us

Contact

(714) 406-4314

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 11 PM, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) Indian (12) buffet (9) naan (9) chicken (9) experience (8) friendly (7) service (7) ordered (7) Preet (7)
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  • 2/5 Prithvi A. 2 years ago on Google
    Alright, I have a lot of experience with Indian spices and I say that this restaurant lacked that. I came in here for lunch buffet. They had total of 5 dishes out, one rice item which was fried rice. All of their dishes either had too much of one spice and less of other. The combination of mismatched spices destroyed the taste completely. Samosa were good but felt like they were frozen from store and heated in oven. I dried every dish in the buffet and was not pleased by even one dish. There was no dessert either which is a no miss for an Indian buffet. Overall, I was not satisfied with the food at all. However two star is for cleanliness and friendly staff. I did not try the menu items so can't speak on that yet.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Noe E. 2 years ago on Google
    Great, authentic Indian cuisine! From the moment you walk in, it’s an experience! The service is very good and the server took his time to answer all out questions.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris m. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty, standard Indian food. We ordered samosas, palak pakoras, naan, roti, chana masala, chai and mango lassi. It was all very good. The food was all fresh and staff was friendly and helpful. Many vegetarian and vegan options. Would definitely return.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kris D. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a lovely conversation with the owner, and our waitress was just delightful. The food was delicious - best butter chicken I've ever tried. We will go out of our way to eat here again the next time we are in Anaheim.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bobby S. 9 months ago on Google
    This place was near my hotel while I was staying for a conference. The other restaurants nearby where typical chains like Outback Steakhouse and Red Robin, don't get me wrong those are great options maybe for when I'm back home once in awhile but not when I'm traveling for work or pleasure, I prefer to be more adventurous during those times. I saw this Indian restaurant with good reviews and I am thrilled I decided to check it out. Very casual easy-going atmosphere, and they have a buffet on the weekends, but I went during the week and ordered off the menu. The portions are generous and the pricce are quite reasonable. The samosas are amazing and I wanted the messala spring roll but they were out, so the waiter suggested something else. I wish I had remembered the name, but it looked like a flattened falafel and was excellent! If you don't know what to order ask for a suggestion, I don't think they would steer you wrong. Now for the main dish, the chicken tandoori! It was spectacular! Those spices and onions danced on my pallet. Two people could have easily shared my meal and have left completely satisfied. I want to come back. You need to try this place!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bre L. 11 months ago on Google
    Fresh flavorful Indian food and attentive service. Preet was AMAZING! Awesome music. But, let's get back to the food. Fresh flavors and perfectly cooked. A hidden gem!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cristofer M. 9 months ago on Google
    Preet greeted me warmly at the door and explained that it was a lunch buffet only. As I was making my first plate, he asked what kind of bread I wanted. I also was served one dish fresh from the back while making my plate. The food was delicious and most were hot and fresh. A few not so much. My guess since they were less popular. The naan was freshly baked in the visible kitchen. One thing that surprised me that was missing the buffet was plain white basmati rice. Another thing missing were labels identifying the food options. I eat everything, so it didn’t phase me. Lastly, I never saw a sign requesting patrons to get a new plate for each visit. Maybe they don’t require it, but where I come from that’s a standard. The atmosphere was small and quaint, but I’m guessing since maybe they were short staffed some tables were still dirty, which was unappealing. I’m from out of town, but if I wasn’t I would return semi-regularly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Todd L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good and fresh Indian food just down the road from Great Wolf Lodge. We arrived 30 min before closing, but they still graciously served us and even gave us a free desert for free. Garlic Naan was excellent. friendly, clean with friendly staff, highly recommended!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon P. 6 months ago on Google
    I loved the entire vibe of this place. But the food was so incredible. Our entire family couldn't believe we chose a place that gave us the ultimate experience when it comes to Indian food. Very favorable food if that is what you enjoy cooked to perfection. I want to write more but try this place for yourself. We had the lamb kabobs and fried spinach. The staff are very passionate about preparing the food.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Manny S. 1 year ago on Google
    Awful service, we show up at 8:45 to eat and are told at the door that if we don't finish by 10 they will close the door on us. That is no way to talk to guests. After letting that one go, we noticed an awful gutter like smell from the restaurant and a restroom with no soap, place seemed Terrible to eat, as an Indian I would highly recommend and urge you to seek service elsewhere, this place has too many red flags and potential health risks. Cheers 🍻!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajan K. 10 months ago on Google
    Preet was very attentive and helpful to our needs. He made our dining experience excellent and fun. Thank you very much for the best meal of the month!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barbara Q. 10 months ago on Google
    Been eating here for years but I always do takeout. But this was the first time I dined in. Service was soooo friendly; and Preet was so attentive and personable. Also, the food always hits in the best way - so much flavor! Ugh, so tasty! And the place is nice and spacious, clean and I love the giant TV playing Indian music videos. Ya gotta come here!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaushal Mehta P. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible food and service. Our server, Preet, was very friendly and immediately attended to our every need. The food was extremely tasty and very flavourful. We went twice and both times were great. Definitely would recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gurwinder s. 10 months ago on Google
    They have really good taste in food. Very clean and good environment. Preet is very good person and speaks very politely and helpful
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David C. 6 months ago on Google
    Stopped for lunch buffet during our Disneyland trip. Food was good and hot. Service was quick and friendly. Mango lassi was delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Pooja 2 years ago on Google
    Would not recommend this place at all. Cleanliness: 1/5 Order correctness:1.5/5 Taste: 1.5/5 I ordered Paneer tikka dry which was not even close to what is paneer tikka. Literally paneer and lot of onions,some peppers in OIL! Malai kofta: only 4 kofta in entire curry and ofcourse OIL. The only thing a little better was onion kulcha. Cleanliness was just far from this place. Almost 15 mins the surrounding tables were left unattended
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam A. 6 months ago on Google
    Food was delicious. The flavor of the butter chicken was superb. The portions were generous, the garlic naan was very good. Zero complaints. I will definitely return for the buffet in the coming days. 10/10 would recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M 5 months ago on Google
    Delicious food!!!! The butter chicken is amazing and good portions. Ordered delivery, it was packaged well. Highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J P. 5 months ago on Google
    We thoroughly enjoyed the exquisite flavors of our dishes at this establishment. From the rich Shahi Paneer to the delightful Malai Kofta, and the flavorsome Tandoor Paneer Tikka with Garlic Naan – every item surpassed our expectations. However, the restaurant seemed understaffed, leading to prolonged wait times despite a limited number of patrons. While the Mango Lassi was good, there is room for improvement in its preparation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha C. B. 10 months ago on Google
    I was going to order the chicken Tikka masala, but when I saw the lamb Tikka masala, I went for it! The sauce is to die for! And the lamb is cooked just right! I also ordered the garlic naan, it's made fresh to order, warm and toasty! Great customer service as well, my waiter Preet was so nice! Would definitely come back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jimmy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a wonderful dinner here, after being sick of all the typical American fare around the area. Ordered the chicken briyani, saag paneer, garlic naan. Everything was done beautifully. Briyani had a nice fragrance in the basmati rice. The garlic naan is a simple thing but can be done so wrong, but they did it perfectly. Perfect ending with a nice cup of masala chai.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Angie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Was excited to try this place out. Unfortunately the food was just not tasty to us. The garlic naan was a little rubbery and doughy. There was no crisp to it at all. We shared one dish and didn’t even finish.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ROD G. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff, seating available, super delicious food. Reasonable prices
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John D. 1 year ago on Google
    Just ordered a delicious meal of chicken tikka masala. Service was top notch. I ordered medium spice and it was perfect. Naan was crispy on the outside, soft inside Place was clean. Nice atmosphere. Price was fair. Overall great experience!

  • 5/5 Muhammad A. 1 year ago on Google
    First timer. Very good. I’ve had vegetable biriyani that was on the dry side, but this was perfect with the right level of spice. Definitely deserves a second visit.

  • 1/5 Arashdeep chandan s. 1 year ago on Google
    We specially asked them to make my food mild spicy but they made it ultra Spicy and the Bread (Roti) was not so good too. Had Bad Experience and wanted everyone to know. Way expensive also

  • 5/5 Koji I. 1 year ago on Google
    No. 39 Chicken Masala Curry It’s strongly recommended!! My favorite curry. Taste soooo nice. Quality great natural materials I think. They use high quality cooking oil.

  • 1/5 Zak A. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here because a few years ago I had a great experience for dinner. This time around I came in for lunch buffet. As soon as I walked in, the server lady told me to grab a plate and just sit anywhere after getting food. There was not a lot of options for the Buffet. Rice and 3 or 4 other dishes. That was it! I then had to find an open seat that did not have dirty plates that were not cleaned up yet from previous guests. I started eating, my waiter was no where to be found. Had to get up and get my own water from the fountain. Then I saw her and asked for naan. She came over and asked me which type. I ordered from her and then she disappeared. I finished my full plate before I can even have the naan Let’s talk about the food, the rice had been sitting under the heat lamp for so long that it was crunchy and hard. I’m not even gonna mention the rest. Overall terrible experience and I would recommend you find other Indian restaurants near by. There are lots. Skip this one! The restaurant was empty.

  • 2/5 ramya g. 8 months ago on Google
    The dining experience was disappointing; the food quality was subpar, and the sofas were unclean. The dishes did not capture the authentic flavors of Indian cuisine. Our order included chicken chaat, mixed vegetable appetizers, and chicken biryani. Unfortunately, the rice in the biryani was dry and lacked the usual flavors. Moreover, the service was notably slow, requiring excessive waiting time for our meals. Adding to the frustration, the kitchen is in plain view of the seating area. The only saving grace was the gulab jamun, which stood out as a better option.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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