Aaron Eapen

4 weeks ago

"This place was amazing, from service to the food. Our server Wilmer provided us with great service and was very attentive, if he got busy with another customer Stephan came over to assist us and make sure we were good. We got the puchka and oh man this was prob the best I’ve had in the city, the potato was buttery and perfectly spiced and the pani is usually sweet everywhere you go but this had a nice spice to it which made it perfect. The biryani was so good, chicken was tender and juicy, egg wasn’t overcooked, it was so flavorful with a light spice. I will definitely be back!"

Syamantak Roy

a month ago

"For sumptuous Bengali food, this is the place to be. The food is authentic. Rightly spiced and a good variety of foods you get in Kolkata. The best dish was the fish fry. If you're there please order it first. Loved their luchi and kosha mangsho. The ripon street lamb chop was a surprise entry but was perfectly cooked and tasted awesome. The paratha was a little disappointing but everything else was perfect. So a definite 5/5. The mishri doi as dessert was also very good. The cocktails has intersting names and were good as well. I would definitely recommend this place."

Shaumik Daityari

a month ago

"⭐️⭐️ 2/5 — Great service, inconsistent food, and confusing ambiance I visited Masalawala & Sons in Brooklyn for dinner on the weekend. Service was definitely the highlight - top notch. I arrived around 30 min early for my reservation, and they were able to seat me within 5 minutes. The staff was polite, and food came out on time. Food: We ordered the Puchka, Fish Fry, Butter Chicken, and Kosha Mangsho. Puchka (7/10): Great presentation - the server makes them right beside your table, which is a fun touch. However, they don’t provide the spiced water separately. Since all the puchkas are made and served at once, you either have to eat them immediately or they get soggy fast. Fish Fry (7/10): This came closest to what I expected. The fish quality was good, and the texture between the fish and crust was distinct (though a bit mild). My biggest disappointment was the kasundi - it lacked the sharp mustard zing. It tasted like it had been toned down, maybe even mixed with yogurt, leaving it rather bland. Butter Chicken (2/10): Easily the weakest dish of the evening. The gravy was overly runny, as if diluted with milk, and lacked the richness and depth you expect from butter chicken. Kosha Mangsho (4/10): Traditionally, kosha mangsho is slow-cooked so that the onions and mutton develop deep flavor together. Here, it seemed they used onion paste instead of whole onions, which made the dish taste flat and one-dimensional. Atmosphere: The space felt too loud and cramped - tables are close together, the music is loud, and everyone ends up talking even louder to compensate. The decor was also confusing: the menu is distinctly Kolkata-themed, but the wall art and music were more generic Hindi. Not sure what they were trying to achieve with the confused aesthetic. Overall, I appreciated the attentive service, but the food didn’t live up to expectations; especially for a restaurant that draws from such a rich culinary tradition. I really wanted to like this place, but aside from the fish fry (sans the kasundi), the dishes fell short."

Amanda Rozea

2 months ago

"Outstanding experience. Our waitress, Sara, was extremely helpful, telling us spice levels, what went well with certain dishes, and just extremely kind and pleasant. We ordered phuchka, cauliflower fritters, and the fish fry for appetizer. The fish was so good, not your average fried piece of fish, served with a house made mustard. Braised goat for entree with delicious and perfect amount of heat, we ordered fried bread with it. Dessert we had a cottage cheese/cheesecake that was super freaking after our meal. Also we each had a cocktail that were both tasty and absolutely unique. If you ever wanted to impress someone with Indian food, you’d take them here. Interior…cozy, fun and beautifully decorated."

Arin Dutta

4 months ago

"Went for the Restaurant Week prix fixe lunch menu - thali experience. Together we covered both veg and non-veg thalis. If you are South Asian: - Spice level and combination: good, but pretty mild. Not particularly memorable - If you are of Bengali descent, this will seem reasonably authentic but probably the mildest flavoring you have ever experienced. The fish fry is excellent, the paneer pakora/cutlet is not (very thin paneer filling). The mustard/kasundi for dipping is on point - Dal is as Bengalis would make it (slightly sweet), without the sliced coconut which would have added real authenticity. - Kosha mangsho (lamb/goat curry) is just about okay though well-flavored - it lacked piquancy - Bengalis will enjoy the drinks menu naming If you are not of South Asian descent: - enjoyable introduction to Bengali home cooking, and good conversation starter if you have Bengali origin friends! - a medley of cool flavors and textures. The non-veg platter (thali) offers good value with prawn and red meat, and a fish fry. Fluffy bread (luchi) makes a nice tool for scooping up gravy too - you will enjoy the cocktails and mocktails. The beer (mango flavored) is nothing amazing in a world of many flavored IPAs and saisons, but is a good enough accompaniment to the spicy food. Photo of non-veg thali, “elaach” mocktail and mango saison attached. Overall 4/5 for adding Bengali food to the Park Slope repertoire!"