Indian restaurant

Masala Cafe

531 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380

$114 dishes on the menu

The menu runs to 114 dishes, including idli and papdi chaat, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

Papdi chaat: crisp wafers topped with potato, chickpeas, yogurt and sev — Papdi Chaat

Chole bhature: puffed fried bread with chickpea curry — Chole Bhature

Typical photos of dishes on their menu

Hours

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Contact

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Vegetable SamosaCrispy vegetable turnover made from flour, filled with de-licious vegetables.
Vegetable PakorasMixed fresh vegetables dipped in deliciously spiced batter and prepared to golden perfection.
Assorted SnacksA delicious combination of appetizers, vegetable samosa, assorted vegetable fritters and chicken nuggets.
Chicken PakoraTender pieces of chicken marinated in indian spices and gently cooked and served piping hot.
Jheenga PakorasShrimps lightly marinated in sour cream touched with herbs and cooked with breadcrumbs.
Meat SamosaCrisp cone shaped turnover filled with curried minced meat.
Paneer PakoraHomemade cheese fritters gently seasoned with spices, served hot.
Fish PakoraTender pieces of fish marinated in indian spices and gently cooked and served piping hot.

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

Mulligatawny Palak SoupA curried lentil soup with spinach.
Tomato SoupA very light tomato soup flavored with authentic indian spices.
Chicken SoupA traditional indian soup made with chicken and pota-toes, flavored with lemon.
Vegetable SoupA refreshingly delicious soup made from cabbage, carrots and green pepper.
Soup of the DayPlease ask your waiter for chef's recommendation of to-day's soup.
Katchumbar SaladChopped vegetable salad mixed in mildly spiced vinegar and lemon juice dressing.
Fresh Green Salad

South Indian

Tandoor and grill

Tawa ParthaA very popular unleavened whole-wheat baked on the grill.
Tandoori ChickenSpring chicken marinated in yogurt, fresh spices and lemon juice, barbecued over flaming charcoals in our tandoor.
Reshmi KababBoneless chicken pieces flavored with fresh herbs and spices grilled on skewers in tandoor.
Seekh KababGround lamb blended and marinated with onions and spices, wrapped around a skewer and roasted in tandoor.
Chicken TikkaA northern India specialty, tender boneless pieces of chicken subtly marinated and flavored with herbs and spices and barbecued on a skewer in Tandoor.
Tandoori Mixed GrillAssorted delicates from our charcoal fired tandoor.
Tandoori Fish TikkaChunks of fish marinated and flavored with herbs and spices then barbecued on a skewer in our tandoor.
Haryali KababWhite meat chicken with Ster mint and Indian herbs and spices.

Chicken

Chicken Naram-GaramSpring chicken cooked in a special blend of onions, toma-toes and fresh spices with a touch of cardamom.
Chicken KormaA classic mogul entree, succulent chicken pieces delicately flavored with coconut and gently simmered in yogurt with a selection of spices and nuts.
Chicken MakhaniMarinated pieces of chicken barbecued in the tandoori and then cooked with a unique sauce.
Chicken MethiTender pieces of chicken cooked on low heat with a special blend of fenugreek leaves and touch of fresh spices.
Chicken JalfrazieTender boneless chicken cooked with fresh green peas, tomatoes, onions and touch of lemon. An excellent combi-nation of chicken and vegetables.
Chicken MadrasA south indian specialty chicken dish with a touch of lemon and cinnamon.
Chicken Saag WalaBoneless chicken cooked in spinach with mild sauces. A mouth watering dish from royal indian cuisine.
Chicken CurryFresh chicken exotically prepared in a light gravy sauce, served mildly spiced or hot.
Chicken VindalooA specialty of Goa, chicken pieces and potatoes cooked in a thick and hot curry sauce.
Chicken Tikka MasalaTender boneless chicken pieces broiled in the tandoor then cooked in a thick tomato, onions and green pepper sauce.
Chicken MangoChicken cooked with indian herbs in a sauce with mango.

Lamb and goat

Lamb Naram-GaramMade in a classical old delhi style in a thick sauce and blend of spices.
Lamb SaagLamb cooked with fresh spinach, green coriander and other fragrant herbs and spices.
Lamb KormaSelected morsels of lamb cooked in a mild curry sauce gar-nished with nuts.
Lamb Tikka MasalaMarinated sliced lamb baked in the tandoor, then cooked in a thick tomato and green pepper sauce.
Bhindi LambLamb cooked with okra and a lavishly delightful blend of spices.
Keema MatarGround lamb cooked with fresh green peas and mild spices.
Lamb VindalooA specialty of goa, tender pieces of lamb and potatoes cooked in a thick and hot curry sauce.
Lamb Do-PiazaLamb pieces cooked on low heat with a combination of spices, fresh onions and green peppers.
Lamb MangoLamb cooked with Indian herbs in a sauce with mango.

Seafood

Shrimp Naram-GaramShrimp cooked in a special blend of onions, tomatoes and fresh spices with a touch of cardamom.
Shrimp Do-PiazaShrimp cooked on low heat with a combination of spices, fresh onions and green peppers.
Shrimp CurryShrimp pieces exotically prepared in a light gravy sauce.
Shrimp Saag WalaShrimps cooked in spinach with mild spices and flavored with fresh herbs, ginger and garlic.
Shrimp VandalooSelected shrimps exotically prepared in mild or hot sauce. A real delight from south india.
Shrimp JalfrazieA delicious combination of shrimps, tomatoes, green pep-pers and onions enhanced with fresh herbs and spices.
Shrimp MangoShrimp cooked with Indian herbs in a sauce with mango.
Fish CurryFish pieces exotically prepared in a light gravy sauce.
Fish Tikka MasalaFish smothered with Indian condiments, onion, green pep-pers. A gourmet delight from south india.

Vegetarian and paneer

Vegetable ParthaUnleavened whole-wheat bread filled with a medley of hearty vegetables, baked in the tandoor with butter. Goes well with tandoori dishes.
Masala Cafe Special Vegetable Dinner for TwoChef's selected appetizer, two any vegetable curry of small portion served with two soups, naan bread, raita and des-sert.
Aloo GobiFresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, toma-toes and spices on low heat and garnished appetizingly with fresh coriander.
Aloo PalakPotatoes cooked with chopped spinach in a blend of spices.
Baingan BurthaWhole eggplants partially cooked on a skewer in the Tan-door, then chopped and mixed with tomatoes, onions and tasty spices and gently simmered.
Bhindi MasalaGreen okra cooked with diced onions, tomatoes and exotic herbs and spices.
Channa Saag WalaChickpeas gently cooked with fresh spinach, green corian-der and mild spices.
Daal Turka, MakhaniCreamed lentils delicately tempered and seasoned with exotic spices and fresh coriander.
Malai KoftaMixed vegetable balls cooked and filled with a materfully prepared mixture of nuts and spices.
Mutter PaneerPeas and homemade cheese dices masterfuly prepared with spices in a mild sauce. A popular dish from r india.
Paneer KadahiHomemade cheese cubes cooked on low with combination of herbs, fresh onions, green pepper and tomato.
Paneer JalfraizeA delicious combinations of homemade cheese cubes, to-matoes, green peppers, and onion enhanced with fresh herbs and spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala, Paneer MakhaniHomemade cheese cubes cooked with tomato, onions, and great peper creamy butter sauce. A very popular dish from north india.
Saag (Palak) PaneerFresh mild homemade cheese cubes gently cooked with fresh spinach, green coriander, and mild spices.
Navrattan KormaA royal entree, garden fresh vegetables gently cooked in spices and sprinkled with nuts and fresh coriander.

Biryani and rice

Sabzi BiryaniA royal treat. Basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables and saffron, sprinkled with raisins and nuts.
Chicken BiryaniLong grain basmati rice cooked with chicken and season-ings. Favorite dish of royal chefs.
Lamb BiryaniAn ornate rice dish cooked with lamb and yogurt, gar-nished with raisins and nuts.
Shrimp BiryaniLong grain Basmati rice exotically flavored with saffron, cooked with shrimp and garnished with nuts.
Masala Cafe Special BiryaniLong grain basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb, shrimp and nuts. A house specialty.

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Cholle BhaturaLarge soft deep fried bread served with special chcikpeas, yogurt, fresh onions and lemon.
NaanTeardrop shaped white bread baked by slapping it quickly on the side of Tandoor, served piping hot.
Onion KulchaBread stuffed with onioins and baked in Tandoor. Goes well with lamb dishes.
Jumbo PooriDeep-fried puffed round bread of whole-wheat flor.
Lachaa ParthaMulti-layered whole-wheat unleavened bread baked in the tandoor.
Tawa RotiIndian style unleavened whole-wheat bread baked on the grill.
Tandoor RotiRound shaped whole-wheat bread baked in the Tandoor, served piping hot.
Panneer KulchaUnleavened white bread filled with fresh homemade cheese, baked in tandoor.
Keema NaanUnleavened whole-wheat bread filled with succulent minced meat baked in Tandoor.
Garlic NaanExotic naan bread baked in clay oven with small chunks of fresh garlic and coriander.
Peshwari NaanUnleavened bread stuffed with nuts, coconut and raisins.
Basket BreadChoice of any three breads or inform your server to give you the chef's choice.
Puthina ParthaExotic bread made with whole wheat bread stuffed with mint and Indian spices.
Alu ParthaExotic bread stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes.

Sides and extras

Desserts

Combination Dinner for TwoTwo people can cuddle up to this dinner of papadum, m. soup, seekh kabab, chicken tikka, lamb or chicken curry, vegetable curry, naan bread, raita and dessert.
Ras MalaiDelightful pudding made from homemade cheese. Served cold with sweetened milk and rose water. A very popular Indian dessert.
Gulab JamunRound pastries made from non-fat dry milk dipped in honey sauce. Served warm in flavorful syrup.
Ice CreamPlease ask for available flavors.
KheerRice pudding made by boiling rice, broken wheat, milk and sugar
Gajar HalwaIt is made by placing grated carrot in a pot containing water, milk and sugar.

Drinks

Overview

114 dishes on the menu we read, about 67 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $ (inexpensive)

Dishes you can get here

Chole Bhature

Chicken Biryani

Seekh Kebab

Masala CafeWest Chester

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Location

531 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380 · Get directions

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Questions people ask

Where is Masala Cafe?

Masala Cafe is at 531 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380. Phone: 4844833355.

Does Masala Cafe have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 67 of the 114 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Vegetable Samosa, Samosa Chaat, Vegetable Pakoras and Papdi Chaat.

What dishes does Masala Cafe serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Gobi, Aloo Tikki, Bhel Puri, Bhindi Masala, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chilli Chicken and Chilli Paneer.

How expensive is Masala Cafe?

It is in our $ price range (inexpensive).

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