Masalaz Restaurant

Reviews

• Tamara K.

  star star star star star 26 July 2026

  Located in a strip mall on 66 St. in a very unassuming location, it would be very easy to miss this restaurant if you weren't looking for it.  However, I suggest you plan on looking for this place and eating here soon.
  
  This is a family run South Indian restaurant, and as a result both the service and food are superb!  We chatted with several family members a couple of times throughout our visit, and they were happy to tell us about the food as well as were impressed that I knew what South Indian food entailed as I had visited Kerala several years ago.  Since my visit to Kerala, I've been searching for the Keralan fluffy rice, so I was excited when I finally found it here at Masalaz.
  
  South Indian food has a distinct taste that differentiates it from what most people think is Indian food.  We had the thali, otherwise known as the vegetarian buffet, and there were so many great dishes.  Even my husband who is a huge meat lover loved the food and said he didn't miss eating meat.  The samosas are some of the best I've ever tasted!  The potato and onion dosa was also fantastic, and the portion size was ginormous.  We also ordered mango lassis, and they were very refreshing.
  
  The prices here are very good.  For two buffets, drinks and after tip, we paid less than $40.  The decor here is very simple, but that's not what you come here for.  It's all about the delicious food and fabulous service!  I only wish I had found this place sooner.

• Rachel M.

  star star star star star 23 July 2026

  Ordered pani puri, the cheese masala dosa, lamb masala curry with a side order of roti. It was all really good! My bf isn't a big fan of lamb but this he sure loved! The meat was tender and fall off the bone and the curry was coconut based and full of different spices. The  dosa was delicious and the potato onion filling had so much flavor! Defs worth a try if u love indian and are looking for a home made style Indian that doesn't skimp out on heat! We personally love spicy food so this was amazing for us. Check it out!

• Jonny M.

  star star star star star_border 19 July 2026

  Masalaz is another hidden gem. Hidden behind a McDonald's, I'm not sure how you would even spot it if you don't know about it.
  
  I've been meaning to check out Masalaz when I was in the mini strip mall a few months ago. One of my co-workers, who is Indian, highly recommended it so that really pushed me to go. They specialize in South Indian cuisine, specifically dosas.
  
  We came on Saturday for an early dinner but pretty much had the place to ourselves. The staff here are super friendly and we chatted with one of the son's who was keen to converse with us. Very genuine guy.
  
  They offer buffets for a really reasonable price. It's $13.99 on weekdays and $15.99 on weekends. That is cheaaaaaaaaap!
  
  - Mango lassi ($3.49) - we decided to get one to share but L ended up wanting to get her own after she had a sip. She's never had one before! Missing out on the good things in life. The mango lassi was light, creamy and just sweet enough.
  
  - Papadum - not sure if the papadum came with one of our dishes but I think it was complimentary. Whetted our appetite while we waited for the main event.
  
  - Mysore masala dosa ($9.99) -this dosa came out differently than I'm normally used to but dammmmmmmmmmn, the filling was absolutely delicious. The potato inside had the perfect amount of heat and the spice mixture made you want to immediately eat another bite.
  
  - Vegetable biryani ($9.99) - the biryani was a solid choice; just look at those fried garlic bits. Harmoniously well balanced and flavourful.
  
  - Uthappam ($10.49) - Indian pizza made with rice and lentil flour. I've only had uthappam one other time in Calgary (see Raj Palace). This one was much different but just as good. Light, fluffy and a touch of sweetness from coconut flakes.
  
  - Vegetable masala curry ($8.49) - rich, creamy masala curry but not too heavy. Good variety of vegetables. I like how it's completely different than what you're normally used to with northern Indian food.
  
  - 3x Roti ($1.99 each) - three roti's were waaaaay too much for the three of us but we powered through all of them. Not a single piece of roti was left unscathed.
  
  - Gulab jamun ($2.99) - milk balls soaked in sweet syrup. Not too sweet; two to share was the perfect way to end our meal. I really appreciated how hot and fresh these were.
  
  There's an abundance of Indian places south side but this one is worth checking out. Next visit, we'll come back to try out the buffet. And I don't even like buffets!

• Suzanne F.

  star star star star star_border 16 July 2026

  We had the lunch buffet here this afternoon. We enjoyed it! The fish curry, lamb and their special chicken were fantastic. The staff was friendly, especially since offering us a whole fried fish complimentary. Too much food we definitely couldn't eat it all. We'd recommend it. Thank you for reading my review!

• Pamela L.

  star star star star star_border 7 July 2026

  Come here for the friendly service and simple, tasty food!
  
  The restaurant wasn't busy when we visited and it felt like going to a friend's house for dinner. The owner (presumably) was chatting with us about summer plans and camping. He was a super nice guy and made our visit really enjoyable.
  
  We ordered Masala dosas which were tasty and filing. They were accompanied by a chutney, spicy lentil soup (sambar) and some kind of spread that tasted coconut-ty. All were yummy and together they created a great combination.
  
  The delicious dosas convinced us to order a chicken biryani to go. Best decision we made all week. ;)
  
  The restaurant itself is very basic with little in the way of decor. It's not someplace I'd bring a date but it's good enough for a quick bite to eat.