Punjabi Tandoor is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

1. Punjabi Tandoor

8.2
9235 Activity Rd #111 (btwn Clayton & Padgett St), San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Miramar · 53 tips and reviews

Odette S.Odette S.: Combo #1 with mushroom masala, delicious!!!

Tony H.Tony Huynh: Get the chicken tikka masala for some kickin' Indian spice! Also try the mango lassi to sweeten your taste buds after the intense heat!

joonspoonjoonspoon: Loads of excellent vegan options: baingan bharta,mushroom masala (ask them to hold the cream),chana masala,okra masala,aloo gobi, samosas, roti. The aloo matar beats anywhere else I've had it.

Royal India is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

2. Royal India

7.6
3860 Valley Centre Dr Ste 402, San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Carmel Valley · 12 tips and reviews

dEEpdEEp: Order the Chicken Tikka Masala with garlic naan!

Jill J.Jill James: Staff is great. I love the tikka masala.

John M.John MacFarlane: Chicken tikka masala is bomb

Spice Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

3. Spice Lounge

8.7
859 Hornblend St, San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 11 tips and reviews

Hannah W.Hannah Wallace: Chicken masala is wonderful!

Estevan C.Estevan Costa: fantastic place, great staff, a secret spot with awesome Indian food. the masala with lamb is delicious! Veggie and gluten free options too. Definitely a must go in SD!

Clarah G.Clarah G: Good food, ambience, amazing staff! A must go when visiting San Diego!

India Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

4. India Palace

8.2
694 University Ave (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Hillcrest · 14 tips and reviews

Jessica L.Jessica Landers: Everything here is super tasty. Paneer Tikka Masala and Mango Chicken are my favorites.

Kristin P.Kristin Pavon: They know my order by heart here, great service. Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan for the win!

Abeer M.Abeer M.: Chicken Tikka Masala. SO good!

Village Indian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

5. Village Indian Cuisine

7.9
9187 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #2, San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Kearny Mesa · 22 tips and reviews

Jodi D.Jodi Drake: Worst Chicken Tikka Masala I have ever had

😜 Heather S.😜 Heather Siems 🍻: Really good, great prices, generous portions, nice people. Tikka Masala was yummy and their naan is to die for. Will definitely go back again and again!

AHNAHN: Best chicken masala

Royal India is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

6. Royal India

7.7
329 Market St, San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Marina · 31 tips and reviews

ChandraisgreatChandraisgreat: The samosa chaat is awesome! For entrées I suggest the chicken korma or the chicken tikka masala

G Q.G Quirós-Hdnz: chicken tikka masala, coconut and raisin nan is delicious.

Shahad AlshubailiShahad Alshubaili: Everything here is so great!! Samosas are so yummy, masala as well. The place is fancy with perfect service👏🏼

Taste of The Himalayas is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

7. Taste of The Himalayas

7.5
3185 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Midway District · 38 tips and reviews

Kathy D.Kathy D: I like #7 Heat and they will make a special veggie masala if you ask! SOOO awesome!

Anesia O.Anesia O.: Chicken Tikka masala was great!

Michael P.Michael P: Sooooooo good! Favorite Indian restaurant in San Diego! Best Naan I had in SoCal!

World Curry is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

8. World Curry

8.0
1433 Garnet Ave (btwn Gresham St & Haines St), San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 36 tips and reviews

Jolie N.Jolie Novak: Try the Tikka Masala -

Jimmie L.Jimmie Lew: I haven't been able to try many of their curry offerings because I'm a slave to their Tikka Masala. Also, the garlic naan bread is never a bad idea.

Dhaval R.Dhaval Rawal: Try all the curries! Vegetarians and vegans - ask for options!

Bombay Coast Indian Tandoor & Curry Express is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

9. Bombay Coast Indian Tandoor & Curry Express

7.3
4705 Clairemont Dr Ste G (btwn Lakehurst Ave & Clairemont Mesa Blvd), San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · North Clairemont · 11 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda Webb: Mango chicken masala is amazing!

Lynda E.Lynda Estacio: Mango chicken masala is crazy good. You won't leave hungry!

Eric C.Eric C: Great vegan food. Aloo Gobi takes a little extra time. I love their Yellow lentil dish, too!

Sher E Punjab is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

10. Sher E Punjab

7.3
9254 Scranton Rd (at Oberlin Dr), San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Sorrento Valley · 11 tips and reviews

IheartCheckerz T.IheartCheckerz Thegame: Chicken Tikki Masala is yum yumz! :)

Adrian K.Adrian Kok: The chicken tikka masala is a great choice!

DemetriusDemetrius: Name makes me think of poon lol

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

11. Trader Joe's

8.8
8657 Villa la Jolla Dr (at Nobel Dr), La Jolla, CA
Grocery Store · 26 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rodriguez: Recommend chicken tikka masala, honey o's, and few other favorites

Lina T.Lina Tsvirkunova: Best prices and best hours! Keeping me healthy at a good price! (But if you want to eat a little unhealthy, I highly recommend the coconut red curry chicken medallions found near the veggies)

Laureen P.Laureen Prv: Love the salads there !

Tandoori Hut is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

12. Tandoori Hut

7.3
3890 5th Ave (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Hillcrest · 20 tips and reviews

Michael R.Michael Reyes: Had the lunch buffet. Amazing for price 8.99. Tikka masala was on point!!!!

Sameer R.Sameer Raut: Went for the dinner buffet instead of a la carte. Amazing buffet. Their chicken tikka masala, goat curry and garlic naan were phenomenal. Their mango mousse was the perfect ending. Two thumbs up 👍👍

V V.V V: Don't eat there if you expect good service and authentic food.

Urban India is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

13. Urban India

7.3
1041 4th Ave (btwn Broadway & C St.), San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Central San Diego · 21 tips and reviews

Patrick A.Patrick Alcoke: Try the samosas and chana masala! Both amazing!

DavidDavid: Excellent buffet, veg and vegan friendly and the staff is outstanding!

San Diego ReaderSan Diego Reader: An Indian sports bar! Part of the New India movement. Read more.

Punjabi Tandoor is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

14. Punjabi Tandoor

6.9
5424 Morehouse Dr (at Scranton Rd), San Diego, CA
Indian Restaurant · Sorrento Valley · 5 tips and reviews

FranFran: A new & bigger location. Went a little after 7pm & there wasn't a line. Perfect place for big groups. Food is as delicious as their Miramar location!

Tim D.Tim Deng: Bigger than the other Punjabi tandoor close by. The food is made in the back (fresher?) rather than scooped out chipotle-style. The building has a nice aesthetic to it!

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Chicken makhani

Westfield Mission Valley is one of The 15 Best Places for Masala in San Diego.

15. Westfield Mission Valley

7.4
1640 Camino Del Rio N. (btw/ Mission Center Rd & Camino del Este), San Diego, CA
Shopping Mall · Mission Valley East · 56 tips and reviews

Amy M.Amy McCain: Monsoon Express has the BEST chicken tikka masala!

Myra M.Myra Martinez: One of my favorite malls In SD! Check out NewYork&Co awesome customer service ;)

Jennifer D.Jennifer Davies: Like any mall, people park like jerks and drive too fast - park outside and far from the garage unless you have touchup paint or want a dent or two.