Welcome to Masalawala & Sons, a cozy Bengali gem where every dish is a delightful exploration of bold flavors, complemented by charming décor and attentive service.
"Unapologetic Foods’s Indian restaurant centered on Kolkata is offering a $45 dinner. It begins with phuchka (Bengali-style pani puri) and ends with the bhapa doi, a creamy dessert. In between, there are appetizer options such as beguni (fried eggplant) or keema pao (minced meat) and entrees like chicken biryani or murgh rezala (chicken in a creamy curry)." - Melissa McCart, Nadia Chaudhury
"Known for its crispy phuchka served tableside, combining various textures and flavors in a memorable one-bite dish." - Eater Staff
"Taking its impetus from Calcutta cuisine, this Park Slope hot ticket spot with eclectic Indian décor is famous for its Biyerbarir fish fry, a butter-battered bhetki fish traditionally served during marriages. On October 31st and November 1st, diners can get their fix of the addictive dish and leave with a bag of handmade Indian sweets." - Shivani Vora
"Masalawala & Sons is from the team behind Semma and Dhamaka (another place you'll be hearing about shortly). This Park Slope spot reimagines staples from the city of Kolkata and surrounding region of West Bengal, with an emphasis on seafood. Get the tiger prawns served in a young coconut, or fried fish with kasundi, a tangy mustard, on the side. The food is on par with what you'll find at Masalawala's sister restaurants, and you'll want to spend all night in the big, festive space." - neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim
"Masalawala & Sons is from the team behind spots like Dhamaka and Semma. At this point, they know their brand: inventive, hyper-specific regional food you’ll have a hard time finding elsewhere in the city. Their focus here is on Bengali food, which means fish is king. Get the one wrapped in banana leaves, or try the fried version with a tangy mustard on the side. This food is on par with their other restaurants, but you’ll stay longer because the bigger space makes for a better hang. There’s a wedding party’s worth of colorful gajras hanging from the ceiling inside, and a roomy patio out back for the warmer months." - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman
