Masala Bay
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About Masala Bay
Masala Bay is an Indian restaurant on Bridge Street in Christchurch, with a garden room at the back that guests can book for private use at no extra charge. The kitchen turns out authentic Indian food spanning chicken, lamb, vegetable and prawn curries, and the menu is also available to take away. An outside area sits alongside the dining room for guests who prefer to eat in the open air. The restaurant takes walk-ins throughout service, and groups can reserve the garden room for their own gathering. The setting keeps the focus on the food and the flexible indoor and outdoor seating.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention authentic indian cuisine, garden room, curries cooked perfectly and friendly helpful staff.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention authentic indian cuisine, garden room, curries cooked perfectly and friendly helpful staff.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the delicious food, with one describing chicken, lamb, veggie and prawn curries as authentic and another calling the meal well presented. Several mention friendly staff and the outside garden area. The recurring caveat is mixed service: one finds it quick but impersonal, another notes a wait for meals. One reviewer found the food oily and greasy.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the delicious food, with one describing chicken, lamb, veggie and prawn curries as authentic and another calling the meal well presented. Several mention friendly staff and the outside garden area. The recurring caveat is mixed service: one finds it quick but impersonal, another notes a wait for meals. One reviewer found the food oily and greasy.
Featured reviews
- Md Shahid Ahmed
“Went for meal the staff not happy there the woman is owned that place one staff said they don't get the tips.i didn't tipped anyway because I didn't like the food it was so oily and greasy”
- Louise Dann
“Friendly, helpful and efficient staff. Delicious meal and well presented. The restaurant is clean and plenty of space. The meal was good value for money. Lovely evening!”
- Juned Rahman UK
“We came from London to Sandbanks for the day and were looking for an authentic Indian restaurant. The food in this establishment was delicious at a reasonable price. We had use of the garden room as well at no extra cost! This Indian restaurant served authentic curries cooked perfectly...we ordered chicken, lamb, veggie and prawn dishes and they all tasted great. The service was superb. I could tell that owner and their staff take pride in service and really liked to their customer's needs. A big shout out to Mamun. Really made us feel welcome. Thank you.”
- Porridge Fuel
“Lovely staff, food and outside area! A bit of a wait for meals was the only downside”
- Joshua
“Popped in to order a takewa, staff where very pleasant and food turned out to be really delicious looking foward to trying it again soon”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Indian restaurants near Masala Bay
- Mela4.32570.3 mi£20–30
veg handi, king prawn madras, mushroom rice
- Starlight4.01300.4 mi£20–30
onion bhajis, bhuna, indian restaurant
- Standard Bengal4.41500.5 mi£10–20
curry, generous portions, new decor
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Bay | 4.3417 | — | £20–30 | authentic indian cuisine, garden room, curries cooked perfectly |
| Mela | 4.3257 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | veg handi, king prawn madras, mushroom rice |
| Starlight | 4.0130 | 0.4 mi | £20–30 | onion bhajis, bhuna, indian restaurant |
| Standard Bengal | 4.4150 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | curry, generous portions, new decor |
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