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Masala: Restaurant Reviews

229 Bear St., Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
403-760-8270
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Ranked #68 of 104 restaurants in Banff
Price range: $10 - $25
Cuisines: Indian
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
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Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
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NEW YORK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Quickly seated, nice ambiance and good Indian buffet”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

I know there were plenty of negative review, but we had a really good time. We went past high season (10/2012), and we went right in. It was late when we went to the buffet (a few minutes before closing), but they seated us anyway.

The selections were enormous, but they were tasty and filling. I will return when back to Banff in a couple of years.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Westlock, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“must go again”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

We stayed in Banff a few nights, and every time we walked by the window, we could see this little placed was packed, so we thought we should try it out. We are so glad we did. Food was amazing, happy friendly servers, and the candle light atmosphere was great.

  • Visited September 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Preston, United Kingdom
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72 reviews 72 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Best Indian Food outside England!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

This was a great restaurant, with wonderful Indian food. Well cooked, well presented, tasty, and with great service.

Visited September 2012
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Red Deer, AB
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Worth the wait”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

Well, we thought Oh Oh, we've made a mistake...The restaurant was busy 7pm on a Saturday night with only two staff working. We waited an hour before we got food. We thought about leaving multiple times but other peoples food looked so good we stayed. It was worth it. I had the chicken korma, my husband had a beef dish they were deelish!

Some more staff and this would be a fab place to go.

  • Visited October 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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kimberley
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23 reviews 23 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“fantastic food - onion bhaji's to die for!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2012

We had a take away and it was one of the best curries we had ever eaten. The onion bhaji's were the best we had ever had! The dining room looked nice and clean and we will go back to eat inhouse next time we visit Banff. A little on the pricey side but portion size is good and quality worth the extra.

Visited October 2012
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