Masala Zone (Islington)

Never ever again! The food was full of oil with no taste a really small portion.

The vegetarian option was disgusting - Bananas in skin??? What the heck?? am I monkey?????

Left the restarant hungry and asked the manager to take off the service charge.

The place was nicely decorated but very nosy as the customers talked very loud!

Over all Never ever again.
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tanie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 0 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

I really did not enjoy the food as it was not tasty and the vegetarian option was very greasy. Service was very quick the place was nice but i have eaten better indian food
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Sisa
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Food 0 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

last night i went with my boyfriend. i would say after long time i had a good and momorable experiece at masala zone. just passing by on upperstreet we thought lets have a curry night. Once we entered it was a total different experience when comparing to other indian restaurants. The waitress explained the menu and explained why they were different to other indian restaurnats. on recommendation from waitress we had a large platter with different dishes. each and every dish were great with diffferent spice level and flavours. and the highlight of the evening was the service. we felt we were welcomed and didnt felt rushed at all. the service was on top of everything- esecially out waitress(eve) ,manager(forgot his name - (tall guy) knowledged us about indian food in india. in short words this place is every thing. people who havent tried should try this food.

once thank i want to thank the whole team at masala zone, will see you soon
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maria
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

My family and I recently visited the masala zone at islington. my boyfriend and I normally go there once in 1-2 months and have always loved the food there. My parents were visiting London and we decided to eat at the masala zone keeping in mind its food, service and location. However, on this visit, I found the staff extremely rude. The so called host cum manager kept asking us what the problem was when we asked him to change a certain dish. On explaining the problem instead of understanding it he rather questioned our knowledge about the dish. This happened twice that night. We left the restaurant unsatisfied for the first time in 2 years since we first ate there. Today is my boyfriend's birthday and we are DEFINITELY NOT GOING THERE!
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sassy kahn
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Food 7 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, August 06, 2008

rk thats right, i agree with you. Good indian food i have had after a long time and the service was exceptional, very friendly and always willing to help .. will definitely go back again, again and again. To masala zone team - thank you so much.
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reperowska
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, July 03, 2008

i love this pace. A place to go for good indian meal
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rk
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, June 08, 2008

i keep saying to myself ''never ever again Masala Zone'', and last night i made again this same mistake - went to have a nice curry but in return got some watery, with no taste food.... and the service - moody and with no smile, but asking for a tip. This time for sure it was LAST time there...
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Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 2
Friday, May 16, 2008

Went to Masala Zone last night before going to the cinema next door so we had limited time. It was not busy. My partner ordered one drink and they brought him another. I ordered a vegetarian starter and they brought me a meat starter. I complained and explained that we were short on time so the manager said he would bring the right starter at the same time as my main course and take the price of the starter off the bill. My main course arrived - but no starter. Then the same, wrong meat starter that I had previously sent back was brought to me again, and when I said this was not what I had ordered the waitress started arguing with me! I sent it back again and didn't have a starter.

When the bill arrived it included a discretionary service charge. While we were deducting this the manager brought us a second bill with a discount and with the service charge removed. He was apologetic and charming which went some way to redeeming the experience - but I won't be rushing back.
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Roxanne
Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Monday, April 14, 2008

Went to Masla Zone in Covent Garden last night and thought the food was bland and tasteless. Portion size mean as well. Glass of wine very pricey. I've been to India numerous times and the food there is fantastic even in the cheapest restaurant. Fresh spices are used in the cooking and you can taste the difference. If fresh spices were used at this place I certainly couldn't tell it. Their food was insipid and boring. Maybe they tone down their seasonings and spices for the British palate. How they can claim to offer real Indian food is beyond me. Real Indian food is full of flavor and you can even smell the assorted spices used. Our local Indian take away has better food. I would not recommend this place to anyone who savors the taste of real Indian food. And from my experience, real Indian food this ain't!!

Decor very nice and service excellent. Shame about the loud noise of a lot of people talking which seemed to reverberate around the walls and created a constant hum. It was like eating in a work canteen. If you want to have a conversation with the people you are eating with this is not the place to go. Tables crowded together as well.

Overall I was extremely disappointed, especially as their website was so well done with wording that made your mouth water. They promised you delicious food. Too bad they didn't deliver. I would not go back there again. I certainly would not recommend this restaurant or any of their chains to my friends.
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Chris Owen
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Food 0 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 2
Thursday, March 13, 2008

Ate here a couple of nights ago: great service and delicious food. The decor is smart and colourful, and the menu offers a wide range of different dishes.

A good choice for a quick dinner in Islington!
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Alex
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, December 18, 2007