[Rating:3.5/5]
(This place has been changed to serve Italian food)
Every once in a while you come across a place that is truly a pleasure to be at. This time it’s Masala Magic.
We were looking for a quick bite at Yo China, the wife had to visit a client and the child was cranky and the husband (me) had to get back to work after buying a new UPS. Looking up around for the familiar yellow billboard, we spotted another sign – ‘Masala Magic, Goan Chettinad and Punjabi’. Now that was one hell of a combination! The adventurer in me sufficiently aroused, we decided to push our luck with another new restaurant. The entrace could have been a little less camouflaged.
Entering, you find a cosy little room (30 covers) with really thoughtful decor and best of all, appropriate music. Here it was guitar based stuff. Since I don’t follow music groups or types much, all I know, is that it matched my mood and the mood of the place.
The menu wasn’t extensive but it was enough. You have to see it to understand what I mean. Some places believe the more items they stuff their menu with, the more $$$ they earn. I’m not sure thats true, since I’ve only seen one place where the menu was chock full and each item was good – Nirose, Jaipur.
We ordered Pork Sorpotel, Nilgiri Vegetable Korma and Rice with tall glasses of chilled peach ice tea. Everything was good and I think I could daresay… homemade. We had a nice time. The service was outstanding, the prices reasonable and the ambience all one could ask for.
I will definitely be going again and would recommend it anyday.
Meal for two: 500
Rating: 8/10
[1 less point for selling bottled water above MRP. While the (very polite and well spoken) owner had a point, I still believe the law is the law and if you're not adding any value, sell at MRP. Else, build it into the price of the meal and make it seem complimentary]
-sid
I visited Masala magic the other day and it has been renovated into a rather fancy Italian Restaurant called Pasto – Italian Kitchen , the management is the same and it is real good, worth a visit i think the only italain restaurant in NOIDA .
I agree, tried the restaurant and both the food & service were fantastic. Would recommned the Tiramisu…simply divine
Your article makes me fell hungry. I think i will try to visit it out the next time.
Such a treat when you can find a place like this for a good price and good food/ambiance as well. Good for you!
Thanks for the review!!! I will definitely have to check this place out!
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Hi and Thank you. I’m using the Mimbo theme with a few mods.
Cool man, i’m going to try this place out. Sounds great!
Oh my! Just the name makes me hungry to try Masala Magic out.
As a big foodie this restaurant sounds like the kind of place myself and my love would enjoy visiting. The update says that they are now serving Italian food, have the stopped serving Indian, or do they now serve both Indian and Italian food?
@Tan: Unfortunately, Masala Magic has been shut down in NOIDA and it’s successor Pasto too closed it’s doors a short while (relatively speaking) back.
hi awesome !
i will check this one out.
thank you for sharing
Great post, thanks for sharing.
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Very nice blog. Keep it up, i’ll be following along.
@Alex Lage: Thank you.
Thank you for the great advice. I too would want to eat dinner there sometime. It sounds really good. Thanks for making a post again!
After i’ve read your post i went to the restaurant ,and indeed it was very good ,the food was good, the customer care was good ,all was good.I would recommend it to anyone .It is a great place.