
Masala Bay
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About Masala Bay
Masala Bay is an Indian restaurant on Pier St in Ventnor, at number 9-11, run by a Bangladeshi team who serve Indian dishes. The menu includes lamb curry and chicken dishes, and dal tarka and chana masala are ordered with naan bread. Rice and poppadoms are served as sides alongside the naan and the main dishes. The team asks each guest how spicy they want their food, so the heat follows the individual order.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb curry, dal tarka, chana masala and naan bread.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb curry, dal tarka, chana masala and naan bread.
Customer Review Summary
The caveats centre on takeaway and consistency. One reviewer found the chicken and lamb tough, with a puddle of orange oil on the starters and mains, and felt the sauce tasted reheated. Another found the takeaway less flavourful than some curries, and one felt the biryani fell short of expectations. One reviewer adds that staff can be rushed in summer. Delivery itself is called quick and friendly, and one diner says the flavours differ from what they are used to.
Customer Review Summary
The caveats centre on takeaway and consistency. One reviewer found the chicken and lamb tough, with a puddle of orange oil on the starters and mains, and felt the sauce tasted reheated. Another found the takeaway less flavourful than some curries, and one felt the biryani fell short of expectations. One reviewer adds that staff can be rushed in summer. Delivery itself is called quick and friendly, and one diner says the flavours differ from what they are used to.
Featured reviews
- Robiul hasan Robin
“Masala Bay Ventnor brings together the rich flavours of traditional Indian cuisine with a modern touch. The food looks absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of vibrant colours and fresh herbs.”
- Marie Nicholson
“One of the tastiest Indian meals that we have had. Everything was freshly cooked, I had a lamb curry the meat was tender and the sauce was exceptional 👌 😋 staff were pleasant and attentive, when holidaying here again we would definitely go for second helpings. Reasonably priced too 10/10 from us 👍”
- Simon Gibb
“We were away on holiday and ordered a takeaway delivery, service was friendly and efficient price was where I’d expect so all good there. The food I’m sorry to say was average. Simple stuff (naan, poppadoms, rice) all good, the starters and main dishes not so. Keeping it brief they all came with a puddle of orange oil on top that needed pouring off, the Chicken and lamb was honestly very tough and felt like a pre-made sauce had just been reheated in a very oily pan with the meat thrown in on top (Tikka starters similar quality) something I may have enjoyed after beer with the football team in 1995 but not when you spend £90 on a takeaway. It is possible/probable that eating in is a better way to enjoy Masala’s food, but for me not again. Good luck to these guys, but please keep an eye on quality as people do notice”
- Guy Wilson
“We went for a meal here whilst on holiday in Ventnor. We eat Indian food a lot but I can honestly say that the meal we had at Masala Bay was in the top five Indian meals we’ve ever had. The service was excellent, the portion sizes were large and the taste and quality of food was out of this world. I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough and would definitely visit again.”
- Rui Pedro Da Silva
“A very good restaurant... A completely different taste in food that we are used too... But it was good, very good, apart from the biryani that I was expecting to be the best in England... Probably the best just in the isle of wight... Would I recommend it🤔 yes I would.. Try it, completely different flavours..”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 4
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Indian restaurants near Masala Bay
- 8.1 mi away
ramadan buffet, lamb and king prawns, gluten free options
- Ryde Tandoori3.94699.6 mi away£10–20
naan bread, lamb madras, meat thali
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Bay | 4.1472 | — | £10–20 | lamb curry, dal tarka, chana masala |
| Tamarind Indian Restaurant | 4.1613 | 8.1 mi away | — | ramadan buffet, lamb and king prawns, gluten free options |
| Ryde Tandoori | 3.9469 | 9.6 mi away | £10–20 | naan bread, lamb madras, meat thali |
The 2 nearest indian restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
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