Masala Groove
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About Masala Groove
Masala Groove is a modern Indian restaurant at 51, 53 Meadowside in Dundee, run by a small team including Lucy, who explains the menu to diners. The kitchen centres on classic Indian dishes and cooks paneer biriyani, lamb saag gosht, biryani and tequila dates, with Old Monk rum and non-alcoholic beer on the drinks side. One recent group of four worked through eight dishes across the table, suggesting the menu suits shared, multi-course meals. The restaurant sits on Meadowside, close to the city centre. Reservations are taken, and walk-ins are seated when space allows.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
80 dishes · mains £3–25- Martini£7.95
- Cobra£2.70
- Tennents£22.50
- Imlee Kicker£7.95
- Nimbu Naach Fizz£7.95
- Masala Margarita£7.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lucy as server, biryani, old monk rum and tequila dates.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lucy as server, biryani, old monk rum and tequila dates.
Customer Review Summary
Diners single out the food as the main draw, repeatedly describing it as flavourful, beautifully spiced and carefully prepared, with the paneer biryani and lamb Saag Gosht earning specific praise alongside standouts like the tequila dates and old monk rum. Service runs a close second, with most reviewers highlighting a warm, attentive front-of-house team that guides them through the menu, though two names attached to that team are mentioned so often across reviews that servers are clearly a recurring reason people return. The atmosphere is consistently described as welcoming and relaxed, suited to both groups and families. The single less-than-perfect score comes from a diner who found the food simply good and the server helpful, with no complaint beyond that, and no other recurring issues surface across the reviews. Several reviewers mention coming back multiple times or already booking future visits, framing return visits and recommendations to others as the natural response to the experience.
Customer Review Summary
Diners single out the food as the main draw, repeatedly describing it as flavourful, beautifully spiced and carefully prepared, with the paneer biryani and lamb Saag Gosht earning specific praise alongside standouts like the tequila dates and old monk rum. Service runs a close second, with most reviewers highlighting a warm, attentive front-of-house team that guides them through the menu, though two names attached to that team are mentioned so often across reviews that servers are clearly a recurring reason people return. The atmosphere is consistently described as welcoming and relaxed, suited to both groups and families. The single less-than-perfect score comes from a diner who found the food simply good and the server helpful, with no complaint beyond that, and no other recurring issues surface across the reviews. Several reviewers mention coming back multiple times or already booking future visits, framing return visits and recommendations to others as the natural response to the experience.
Featured reviews
- iain macleod
“Food was fantastic and full of flavour. will definitely be returning. would recommend biryani and try the old monk rum. the service was quick and our waitress Lucy was first class”
- Debs
“Food was lovely here. Friendly staff. Would eat here again when we are next in the area.”
- Matthew Henderson (Msstter)
“Absolutely loved the food and had such a great experience!! Lucy was incredibly kind, helpful, and funny too, highly recommend.”
- Heather Jeffrey
“The food was delicious, as always! And our server Lucy expertly told us about each of the fabulous dishes.”
- Enrico Galvagni
“Amazing food and great service! Super attentive staff, thanks Lucy!”
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
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- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Free water refills
- Quick bite
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Indian restaurants near Masala Groove
- Taza Restaurant4.52,1660.3 mi£10–20
lunch buffet, lamb curry, melon
- Jahangir Tandoori4.57890.4 mi
chicken tikka, rogan josh, garlic naan
- 1.3 mi
large curry selection, vegetarian options, mid-week deal menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Groove | 4.9147 | — | £10–20 | lucy as server, biryani, old monk rum |
| Taza Restaurant | 4.52,166 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | lunch buffet, lamb curry, melon |
| Jahangir Tandoori | 4.5789 | 0.4 mi | — | chicken tikka, rogan josh, garlic naan |
| Tayview Hotel & Indian Restaurant | 4.2451 | 1.3 mi | — | large curry selection, vegetarian options, mid-week deal menu |
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