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Masala Art DC (Tenleytown)

4.3 (1114)
$30 and under
Contemporary Indian
4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Innovative
'Too much is so good, you can't stop eating it. The tandoor-baked breads are not mere swabs for sauce but could be eaten, and enjoyed, on their own; the naan with cilantro and rock salt is terrific, as is the kulcha richly stuffed with minced lamb. Masala Art offers combinations you don't see often around here, but even its more familiar dishes can be revelations. Consider its samosas. They're flakier than a lot of the competition, and their filling of peas, potatoes and sweet raisins tastes fresher, too. A burst of cardamom in every bite helps. In the same vein, soft logs of minced lamb pulse with heat from jalapeno peppers, a shock offset with breezy mint. Pureed spinach is a vibrant green, flecked with corn and rich with garlic...' - WashingtonPost.com

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 362-4441
  • Website
    http://www.masalaartdc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
  • Area
    Tenleytown
  • Cross street
    Albemarle Street NW
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

This menu from Masala Art DC (Tenleytown).

Lunch Appetizers

  • Corn aur Asparagus ke Kabab (VG; DF; GF)USD 9.00

    corn and asparagus patties

    • Samosa (VG; DF)USD 8.00

      fried patties stuffed with potatoes & peas

      • Aam Palak Chaat (GF)USD 11.00

        flash fried baby spinach, diced mango, sweet yogurt and sauces

        • Cauliflower Bezule (VG; DF; GF)USD 9.00

          rice flour coated florets tossed with mustard seeds & curry leaves

          • Lahori Chicken Tikka (GF)USD 10.00

            chicken tikka marinated in yogurt, star anise & spices

            • Lamb Seekh Kabab (DF; GF)USD 11.00

              lamb seekh kabab flavored with jalapenos & mint

              • Calamari (DF; GF)USD 11.00

                sautéed calamari, curry leaves, coconut & hint of lemon juice

                • Fish Amritsari (DF; GF)USD 11.00

                  marinated & chickpeas batter fried fish fillet with carom seed

                  Lunch Combo Meal

                  served with vegetable of the day, dal, pulao & nan please order Individual Meal per person

                  • Chicken Makhani (N; GF)USD 17.95

                    charbroiled chicken in tomato cream sauce

                    • Coorgi Murg (DF; GF)USD 17.95

                      chicken cooked with curry leaves, crushed black pepper in a rich coconut sauce

                      • Chicken Tikka Masala (GF)USD 17.95

                        chicken tikka in onion tomato gravy with fenugreek

                        • Chicken Curry (DF; GF)USD 17.95

                          home style chicken curry

                          • Lamb Roganjosh (DF; GF)USD 18.95

                            lamb curry with bellpepper

                            • Lamb Saag (GF)USD 18.95

                              lamb and spinach

                              • Lamb Neelgiri Korma (DF; GF)USD 18.95

                                lamb cooked in a rich mint and cilantro gravy

                                • Lamb Vindaloo (DF; GF)USD 18.95

                                  fiery lamb curry with vinegar and potatoes

                                  • Saag Paneer (GF)USD 15.95

                                    an all-time favorite- cottage cheese in creamy spinach

                                    • Paneer Makhani (N; GF)USD 15.95

                                      cottage cheese in a rich tomato cream sauce

                                      • Paneer Lababdar (GF)USD 15.95

                                        cottage cheese in a chunky onion and tomato gravy

                                        • Mattar Paneer (N; GF)USD 15.95

                                          an Indian classic – green peas and cottage cheese

                                          • Aloo Gobhi (V; DF; GF)USD 15.95

                                            Potatoes and cauliflower

                                            • Eggplant Bharta (V; DF; GF)USD 15.95

                                              tandoor roasted eggplant, mashed and tempered with onion, tomato and cilantro

                                              • Chana Masala (V; DF; GF)USD 15.95

                                                punjabi style chickpea curry

                                                • Subzi Korma (N; GF)USD 15.95

                                                  mixed vegetables in a rich cashew nut sauce

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                                                  Reviews

                                                  OpenTable reviews from verified diners

                                                  Reviews from people who have dined at Masala Art DC (Tenleytown).

                                                  4.3

                                                  4.3
                                                  (1114)
                                                  • 4.4Food
                                                  • 4.1Service
                                                  • 3.9Ambience
                                                  • 1.7Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  1,114 Reviews

                                                  1. Raafat Gold

                                                    Washington, D.C. Area72 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined on 25 December 2025

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Excellent vegetarian lunch with a friend (we are not vegetarians, but the food was so good that we didn’t miss the meat). Reasonable prices. The owner/host makes good recommendations.

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                                                  2. Rafael Gold

                                                    Washington, D.C. Area63 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined on 25 December 2025

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Neighborhood Go-To Reliable, tasty, friendly service

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                                                  3. Sarah

                                                    Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on 23 December 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Great menu, great suggestions from the staff and a really nice evening out.

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                                                  4. Ron

                                                    Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on 15 November 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    This was my 2nd visit (first was about 3 months ago). Both times, my group had excellent / attentive service. We all enjoyed the food, both times. The menu offers ample choices without being overwhelming. There are a variety of categories, including veg. I particularly enjoyed the bread with figs, and other filling. It's a fantastic value. The setting is comfortable and, for the prices, the ambience is good. It does not feel like a high-end venue, but the food tastes high-end.

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                                                  5. Robert Gold

                                                    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on 1 November 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    We had a fine and delicious dinner at Masala Art, as always. I tried the Railroad Lamb Curry for the first time, and it was delightful (and perfectly spiced). Like all their dishes, the flavors were complex and well balanced. My wife had the Tandoori Prawns, which were very special and came with a nice side of lentils. We also like that the restaurant offers a wide range of fresh-baked breads, and also that they sell half portions of some vegetable dishes to order as sides. I have dietary limitations for health reasons, but I'm always able to find something tasty that I can digest there.

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                                                  6. Seth Gold

                                                    Washington, D.C. Area45 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on 27 October 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    I and my dinner partner greatly enjoyed the food, service, and ambience. Our delicious meals were promptly served, piping hot. The prices at Masala Art DC (Tenleytown) are quite reasonable, given the ingredients, complexity of preparation, and the restaurant's location in DC. Very pleased! Bravo!

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                                                  7. Stephen

                                                    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on 19 October 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    A very pleasant evening. The cauliflower bezule appetizer was delicious and the hosts suggestions on entrees were perfect.

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                                                  8. Larry

                                                    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on 10 October 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Consistently excellent food and service. Highly recommended.

                                                    1 person found this helpful

                                                  9. Raafat Gold

                                                    Washington, D.C. Area72 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on 4 October 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    We came in for late lunch. Four of us ordered the non vegetarian tali. Very tasty and good value. Nice presentation.

                                                    1 person found this helpful

                                                  10. Miles

                                                    New York City4 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined on 18 September 2025

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Food and service were excellent. Would return in a flash. Was very loud, despite dampening panels on the ceiling.

                                                    1 person found this helpful

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Dining style
                                                    Casual Dining
                                                  • Price
                                                    $30 and under
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    Contemporary Indian
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                  • Phone number
                                                    (202) 362-4441
                                                  • Website
                                                    http://www.masalaartdc.com/
                                                  • Payment Options
                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Casual Dress
                                                  • Location
                                                    4441 B-Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
                                                  • Area
                                                    Tenleytown
                                                  • Cross street
                                                    Albemarle Street NW
                                                  • Parking Details
                                                    Street Parking
                                                  • Additional
                                                    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
                                                  1. Home
                                                  2. United States
                                                  3. Washington, D.C. Area
                                                  4. District of Columbia
                                                  5. Tenleytown

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