Masala Cafe

An Unapologetically Indian Food Experience.

27 Academy St — Newark, NJ
(973) 877-0993

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★ 4.1 · 800+ Google reviews 100% Halal Vegan, veg & non-veg options Dine-in · Pickup · Delivery · Catering Mon–Sat 11am – 11pm

Our philosophy

Cooked the way it should be.

Everything starts in the kitchen. We cook in the Indian tradition: spices sourced from India, produce bought fresh, and every dish built from scratch rather than pulled from a tub.

From the tandoor to slow-simmered curries, from the dosa griddle to breads pulled to order, our cooks make it on the day you eat it. Meat is 100% halal, always.

One kitchen. One team. The same standard at every table.

Fresh ingredients Halal meat Spices imported Made to order
Tandoori kebab platters with rice, naan and mint chutney

What customers say

Eight hundred reviews, and counting.

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Newark · Google
★★★★★

Sealed handi, proper long grain, and enough for two people out of one order. The raita and salan come with it rather than as an upsell.

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Newark · Google
★★★★★

Came in late expecting the griddle to be cold and got a masala dosa made to order. That basically never happens anywhere else downtown.

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Newark · Google
★★★★

Half our group is vegetarian and nobody had to settle. The paneer dishes get the same attention as everything else on the menu.

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Newark · Google
★★★★★

Chilli paneer and hakka noodles done properly, with actual wok heat. Ordered it three times in a fortnight and it was identical each time.

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Newark · Google
★★★★★

Ordered through the website, walked in, and it was bagged and ready. Nothing had leaked by the time I got home, which I do not take for granted.

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Newark · Google
★★★★

Goat curry is slow-cooked and falls apart properly. Portions are generous for what you pay, and the parotta is made fresh rather than reheated.

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Catering

Events worth remembering.

From family gatherings to office lunches, we handle the food so you can focus on the people.

Custom menu, built for you

Work with our kitchen to build a spread from the full menu: biryanis, kothu parotta, tandoor, curries, breads and tiffin.

100% halal, cooked fresh

Every dish is made from scratch on the day of your event. Halal meat throughout, never pre-packaged or frozen.

Book 48 hours ahead

We recommend at least 48 hours' notice to guarantee the best spread. Last-minute requests are welcome, just call us.

Dietary needs welcome

Vegetarian, vegan and nut-conscious options across the full menu. Tell us in advance and we'll plan around it.

Pickup

Order ahead and collect from Academy Street. No minimum.

Delivery

Hot and sealed across Newark and nearby. Office or home.

Full service

Setup, live service and breakdown for larger gatherings.

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Find us

Academy Street, downtown.

HoursMon – Sat  11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday closed
ServiceDine-in · Pickup · Delivery · Catering