The 15 Best Restaurants in Missoula, Home of the University of Montana | Eater

"Walking into this corner shop, you’re hit with wafts of cumin, coriander, and warm naan, as Masala combines Indian flavors with organic ingredients sourced from local farmers and ranchers. Owner Theo Smith is committed to hiring refugee and immigrant chefs from places like Syria, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, partnering with the nonprofit Soft Landings that supports refugees and immigrants in Missoula. Browse the line of curries, chutneys, and crispy and pillowy sides to build a bowl of goodness, best paired with a glass of the house-made chai. At $8 or $9, the most basic Curry Combo offers an affordable meal with rice and curry to spare. Dine in to watch chefs grill rounds of naan in the open kitchen among paintings of majestic dogs, or scarf your curry as you run down the street to a concert at the Wilma theater." - Lotus Porte-Moyel