Masalawala & Sons

Name: Masalawala & Sons
Address: 365 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.5

Park Slope · Indian

365 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215Directions

4.51,176 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's authentic and flavorful Bengali cuisine, with many highlighting the butter chicken, fish fry, and kosha mangsho as standout dishes. They also mention the lively and festive atmosphere, along with the unique and delicious cocktails. Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable staff who provide excellent recommendations.

Biryani, dal, and weekend crowds backed by 1,594 check-ins.

Masalawala & Sons is a $$$ Indian restaurant in Park Slope, Brooklyn. It has logged 1,982 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Casual, stylish eatery serving Bengali seafood dishes and goat curries, plus wine, beer and cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 8d ago

Why go

Masalawala & Sons is a $$ Indian spot with a 4.4 Google rating across 1,208 reviews and a visible Blackbird following: 1,982 on-chain check-ins recorded from September 3, 2025 to August 5, 2026. The review pattern is clear: good ambience, attentive service, and a kitchen that hits hardest on deeply flavored mains.

Order around the dishes diners actually call out: Chicken Dum Biryani as a “clear favorite,” dal makhani with roti or paratha, butter chicken, chili chicken for heat, and gobi lehsuni. Fridays and Saturdays lead Blackbird check-ins.

editorial/ updated 8d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird shows 1,982 all-time on-chain check-ins for Masalawala & Sons.
Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google reviewers rate it 4.4 from 1,208 reviews.
Reviewers repeatedly praise the ambience and service.
Chili chicken was described as very spicy, driven by ginger heat.

editorial/ updated 8d ago

Did you know

Masalawala & Sons has logged 1,982 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 8d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 8d ago

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1,982

Neighborhood

Park Slope

Last 30 days

48 check ins

−69% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Masalawala & Sons

The experience

Casual, stylish eatery serving Bengali seafood dishes and goat curries, plus wine, beer and cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 8d ago

Review signal

4.5

1,176 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 8d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Masalawala & Sons?

Masalawala & Sons has logged 1,982 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Masalawala & Sons busiest?

Masalawala & Sons is busiest on Friday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Masalawala & Sons serve?

Masalawala & Sons serves Indian cuisine.

How expensive is Masalawala & Sons?

Masalawala & Sons is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Masalawala & Sons?

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