Masala Bay Indian Takeaway
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About Masala Bay Indian Takeaway
Masala Bay Indian Takeaway serves Indian food for collection on High Street in Herne Bay, with an open counter where chefs can be watched cooking the orders. Chicken Dansak comes with generous chunks of chicken, and Pathia can be adjusted for spice heat on request. Prawn balti is a recurring order, and onion bhaji is offered as a side alongside the wider menu of dough, bell pepper, pakora and dak-galbi. It operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken, and opens daily in the evenings only. Cash payment is accepted for delivery orders, and a free naan has been included with an order.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
4 dishes- Dough
- Bell Pepper
- Pakora
- Dak-Galbi
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken tikka pathia, chicken dansak, king prawns and onion bhaji.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken tikka pathia, chicken dansak, king prawns and onion bhaji.
Customer Review Summary
Curries are the draw, with returning customers saying the quality has held for years and one still driving a long way to collect an order. Reviewers name the chicken tikka pathia, praised for its flavour, and the chicken dansak, with generous chicken chunks and king prawns described as king size. Several mention food arriving hot and on time, one saying it was still steaming when unpacked, and one praises friendly service on a large advance order. Another enjoyed watching the chefs cook. The complaints are specific. One reviewer who ordered a pasanda says a korma was cooked instead, and the ticket was simply crossed out and rewritten. Another found the onion bhaji greasy and not crunchy, with curries lacking flavour on that visit. A third reports a dispute over cash change after overpaying a driver, who they say denied it. One diner who stopped in for a prawn balti was given a free naan.
Customer Review Summary
Curries are the draw, with returning customers saying the quality has held for years and one still driving a long way to collect an order. Reviewers name the chicken tikka pathia, praised for its flavour, and the chicken dansak, with generous chicken chunks and king prawns described as king size. Several mention food arriving hot and on time, one saying it was still steaming when unpacked, and one praises friendly service on a large advance order. Another enjoyed watching the chefs cook. The complaints are specific. One reviewer who ordered a pasanda says a korma was cooked instead, and the ticket was simply crossed out and rewritten. Another found the onion bhaji greasy and not crunchy, with curries lacking flavour on that visit. A third reports a dispute over cash change after overpaying a driver, who they say denied it. One diner who stopped in for a prawn balti was given a free naan.
Featured reviews
- Raymond Keen
“Love there food but this time we did not enjoy, as thr onion bhaji was in a bag full or oil and they were not crunchy And pit curries did not have much flavour, very disappointed.”
- Rosto
“Grabbed a prawn balti on way through. They threw in a free naan. Good flavours. Will return”
- ratboysam123
“Never had a bad curry from this place in 7 years of living in the area. We’ve moved now and still drive 20 minutes just to get our food from Masala Bay. Excellent price and always amazing food. 10/10”
- Jacob Wanstall
“Food arrived in a timely manor food was okay, however on exchanging cash there was a mistake I gave the driver to much money and didn't realise I had paid 50£ instead of giving her 40£ for a 38.50 order I tried to call to dispute this after she left she had denied any knowledge refused to count her float of change which would explain she had extra 11.50 to her starting float and blatantly called me a liar. Will not be ordering in future unless it's via just eat never deal with cash and always check your money and change hope she enjoyed her large tip!!!”
- Chris Elton
“We ordered a take away and the food was still steaming when removed from the bag. Amazing food! I savoured every bite! Amazing bit of grub probably the best around!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Good for kids
- Casual
- Serves late-night food
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- Dining options· 1
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for dinner
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
Location
Indian restaurants near Masala Bay Indian Takeaway
- Gandhi4.43650.2 mi£10–20
chicken dhansak, chicken madras, chicken and salmon tikka
- Star of Bengal4.24744.4 mi£10–20
wednesday banquet menu, kathmandu jeera chicken, greasy naan and rice
- The Ancient Raj4.69116.4 mi away
butter chicken, poppadom condiments, lamb dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Bay Indian Takeaway | 4.3177 | — | £10–20 | chicken tikka pathia, chicken dansak, king prawns |
| Gandhi | 4.4365 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | chicken dhansak, chicken madras, chicken and salmon tikka |
| Star of Bengal | 4.2474 | 4.4 mi | £10–20 | wednesday banquet menu, kathmandu jeera chicken, greasy naan and rice |
| The Ancient Raj | 4.6911 | 6.4 mi away | — | butter chicken, poppadom condiments, lamb dishes |
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