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Masalawala & Sons

Park Slope · Indian

365 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★1,176 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.

Friday-Saturday Indian spot with biryani drawing praise.

Masalawala & Sons is a $$$ Indian restaurant in Park Slope, Brooklyn. It has logged 1,951 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings; check ins have held steady over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
masalawala.com

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Masalawala & Sons is a $$ Indian restaurant with real traction: a 4.4 Google rating across 1,203 reviews and 1,951 all-time Blackbird check-ins. On-chain behavior points to a weekend restaurant, with Friday and Saturday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Masalawala & Sons has 1,951 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.4 rating from 1,203 reviews.
  • Reviewers repeatedly call out strong ambiance and service.
  • Chicken Dum Biryani, Dal Makhni, and Chili Chicken all drew specific praise.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Masalawala & Sons has logged 1,951 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Saturday leading the crowd pattern.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Full menu

mains

  • VEGETARIAN THALI

    Beguni, Dhokar Dalna, Chhenar Kofta, Cholar Dal, Luchi, Ghee Bhat, Mango Pickle

    $38.00
  • NON-VEGETARIAN THALI

    Biyebarir Fish Fry, Kosha Mangsho, Chingri Malai Curry, Cholar Dal, Luchi, Ghee Bhat, Mango Pickle

    $38.00
  • BHAPA MAACH

    banana leaf wrapped whole branzino, mustard-poppy cream, turmeric

    $32.00
  • PRAWN MALAI KARI

    tiger prawns, coconut milk, black caraway

    $31.00

appetizers

  • PHUCHKA

    crisp balls, black chickpea, potato, chutneys

    $10.00
  • BEGUNI

    eggplant, chickpea flour, kasundi

    $10.00
  • BIYEBARIR FISH FRY

    bhetki (fish), cilantro-chili, butter batter, kasundi

    $25.00
  • ALOO CHAAT

    potatoes, spiced chickpeas, mint & tamarind chutney

    $11.00
  • CHILI GOBI

    cauliflower fritters tossed in soy-chili sauce & scallions

    $15.00
  • CHILI CHICKEN

    chicken fritters tossed in soy-chili sauce & scallions

    $15.00
  • PRAWN CHINEY KEBAB

    fresh water tiger prawn, garlic, gawa ghee (available Fri-Sun)

    $21.00
  • RIPON STREET LAMB CHOP

    garam masala, hung yogurt, cabin salad

    $27.00
seed menu intel/ updated 22d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity129
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Flynet check ins

1,951

Neighborhood

Park Slope

Last 30 days

129 check ins

−7% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

As busy as it gets right now

Wednesdaytoday
2a1p11p
MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Inside Masalawala & Sons

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.5

1,176 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Guide

Inside Masalawala & Sons

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Masalawala & Sons is a $$ Indian restaurant with real traction: a 4.4 Google rating across 1,203 reviews and 1,951 all-time Blackbird check-ins. On-chain behavior points to a weekend restaurant, with Friday and Saturday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.5

1,176 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Full menu

mains

  • VEGETARIAN THALI

    Beguni, Dhokar Dalna, Chhenar Kofta, Cholar Dal, Luchi, Ghee Bhat, Mango Pickle

    $38.00
  • NON-VEGETARIAN THALI

    Biyebarir Fish Fry, Kosha Mangsho, Chingri Malai Curry, Cholar Dal, Luchi, Ghee Bhat, Mango Pickle

    $38.00
  • BHAPA MAACH

    banana leaf wrapped whole branzino, mustard-poppy cream, turmeric

    $32.00
  • PRAWN MALAI KARI

    tiger prawns, coconut milk, black caraway

    $31.00

appetizers

  • PHUCHKA

    crisp balls, black chickpea, potato, chutneys

    $10.00
  • BEGUNI

    eggplant, chickpea flour, kasundi

    $10.00
  • BIYEBARIR FISH FRY

    bhetki (fish), cilantro-chili, butter batter, kasundi

    $25.00
  • ALOO CHAAT

    potatoes, spiced chickpeas, mint & tamarind chutney

    $11.00
  • CHILI GOBI

    cauliflower fritters tossed in soy-chili sauce & scallions

    $15.00
  • CHILI CHICKEN

    chicken fritters tossed in soy-chili sauce & scallions

    $15.00
  • PRAWN CHINEY KEBAB

    fresh water tiger prawn, garlic, gawa ghee (available Fri-Sun)

    $21.00
  • RIPON STREET LAMB CHOP

    garam masala, hung yogurt, cabin salad

    $27.00
seed menu intel/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Masalawala & Sons has 1,951 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Friday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.4 rating from 1,203 reviews.
  • Reviewers repeatedly call out strong ambiance and service.
  • Chicken Dum Biryani, Dal Makhni, and Chili Chicken all drew specific praise.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Masalawala & Sons has logged 1,951 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Saturday leading the crowd pattern.

editorial/ updated 22d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Masalawala & Sons?

Masalawala & Sons has logged 1,951 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins have held steady over the past month.

When is Masalawala & Sons busiest?

Masalawala & Sons is busiest on Friday evenings, 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?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Masalawala & Sons in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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