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Voted the 'FAVOURITE BUSINESS OF ORPINGTON', Masala Dabbas is a restaurant focusing on authentic Regional Indian cuisine, also offering popular foods from the Indian High Street - The 'Indian' as Indians know it.
PRICE RANGE
US$5 - US$17
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Indian, Asian
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We met friends here midweek for an evening meal and really enjoyed the evening. The food was delicious with very generous portions. The service was very attentive with everything running smoothly in a busy service. The quality of the food was, as always, very high....This is a great local restaurant which serves different dishes to most Indian restaurants, with a focus on South Indian cuisine, which makes for a very different and pleasurable dining experience. Thank you !More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 22 September 2023 via mobile

Amazing! The staff was so lovely! And the food was amazing we had the best time. Perfect way for us to experience Orpington

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023

Excellent food and service. I could not fault it. Staff were very attentive and prawns, chicken and peshawari naan some of the best I have ever tasted. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 28 June 2023 via mobile

Visited with my wife on a rare night out without the kids. Perhaps the finest Indian meal I’ve ever had. Absolutely delicious and the service was first rate.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 6 May 2023

Yet again a wonderful experience, super helpful staff an taste explosions to remember We can’t recommend this place highly enough *****

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 24 February 2023

We had an amazing meal at Masala Dabbas this week. We've walked past it many times but never tried it as my husband is not a fan of curry and has coeliac disease so he is always cautious when trying new restaurants. He explained this...when we arrived and Naresh went out of his way to make sure that everything was safe for us to eat. A lot of the menu is naturally gluten free and these are marked on the menu, but he double checked things with the chef and to our surprise offered us gluten free beer as well. The food was delicious - so many amazing flavours and I love the fact that these are authentic indian recipes not westernised versions. Even my husband thought the food was amazing. We will definitely be returning.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 27 December 2022 via mobile

Visited on Christmas Eve, although sadly only a few tables were booked, we had a lovely evening. Staff are very friendly, atmosphere relaxing and the food is superb. A true Indian food experience. Would highly recommend a visit!

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 2 December 2022 via mobile

I had a hospital appointment and was looking for somewhere for lunch nearby after for my mum's birthday. I find it hard to book restaurants due to my dietary requirements but was very happy to see both gluten free and dairy free clearly labelled on...the menu. The food did not disappoint. I'm usually left with one or two options if I'm lucky on the menu but I found there were so many options. The food tasted fresh, well made and with plenty of flavour. There were so many choices on the menu with different dishes from different influences which I loved. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive and polite. The alcohol free drink options were excellent and I had a mocktail which was a wonderful change from the standard soft drinks many restaurants offer. If you live nearby or are passing through I would thoroughly recommend visiting this restaurant. Delicious food and great service.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 27 November 2022

We were visiting family in the area so did a bit of research about where might offer good veggie/vegan options. We settled on Masala Dabbas and were not disappointed. A friendly welcome and a drink while we waited for our food (for takeaway). We were...pleasantly surprised at the selection of vegetarian dishes on offer and they were delicious too. We particularly enjoyed the aubergine tamarind dish. Menu clearly labelled for dietary needs. The staff were so friendly, we wished were dining in and will be sure to visit again when we are next in the area. Camilla and Simon.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 5 November 2022

We went to this restaurant for a birthday lunch and it was excellent. A great range of food on the menu and great service. Would highly recommend it.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 14 October 2022

I don’t ever write reviews but on this occasion I feel I must. First time eating here and I’m blown away! Super friendly team and the food was the best I’ve had in a long while; fresh tasting herbs and spices, incredible meat and prawns...even a wonderful but somewhat crazy carrot dessert with amazing ice cream. I will certainly be eating here again not your average Indian restaurant.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 23 September 2022

Early takeaway in September a mistake. Both meat dishes - lamb curry and chicken dhansak - tough and inedible despite additional microwave. Food containers overfull with liquid, almost soup dishes. Rice, vegetables and Naan ok but not special. Poor compared to reviews. Perhaps do not...go early....Most of main causes not eaten. Will not return.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 29 July 2022 via mobile

What a find. Really lovely experience on our first visit to Masala Dabbas. Fresh and tasty food from different regions of India. Service was fantastic and we are looking forward to our next visit already !

Date of visit: July 2022
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Lata G, Owner at Masala Dabbas, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2022

Thank you for your feedback which we appreciate. Looking forward to seeing you again

Reviewed 27 March 2022 via mobile

Excellent dinner at Masala Dabbas. The service was friendly and attentive and the food was divine. The menu is original and every dish we ordered was an explosion of flavour. The meat was deliciously tender and well-presented. Excellent choice of beers.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Lata G, Owner at Masala Dabbas, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2022

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

Reviewed 9 March 2022

Authentic Indian taste food, will highly recommend to anyone who wanted to taste proper Indian food Great service too

Date of visit: March 2022
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Lata G, Owner at Masala Dabbas, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. Our tagline resonates your review the ‘Indian’ as Indians know it.

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Yes, Masala Dabbas offers takeaway services.

Yes, Masala Dabbas is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

Masala Dabbas is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5