Masala Junction in Nottingham

Truly delicious food! Prawn malabar, prawn biriani, kale kofta, carrot and beet patties, aloo tiki and perfect rice. Very efficient delivery too.

Superb. Food and service were simply brilliant. Cannot fault Masala Junction at all. We ate at 8pm on a Saturday, restaurant was busy but not too full so the atmosphere was just right. Starters were very enjoyable - perfect size to whet your appetite, especially the Tulasi Tikka. We ordered a variety of dishes for our group of four, king prawn, fish and chicken. All were delightful, not too heavy on the spices (accurate to their descriptions) with incredible depth but not drowning out the more delicate flavours. Masala Junction was recommended by Indian friends as being their favourite restaurant in Nottingham, and it certainly lives up to that. We will return.

The variety of Indian cuisine is excellent. Good service. Cozy atmosphere.

Ive been visiting this restaurant since it opened. Ive been several times since it was sold to the current owner and for the most part the quality has been maintained, however, on my most recent visit I came away with a sense that something has changed. The service is still excellent but the food is not quite the same. Additionally, there is gaffer tape holding some of the leather seating together and if you catch in wrong its very sticky on your hands, not exactly in line with the premium price that is charged. My wife and I both came away with a feeling of 'sort of'. Everything was sort of as we expected but just not quite the same. There have been subtle changes to the poppadum's and nan breads which definitely feel cheaper. Additionally, the starters and mains were 'sort of' what we expected but it just felt there were subtle changes that have impacted the overall quality of the food, the sauce for the Goan fish curry has definitely been changed and not for the better. Maybe there is a new chef or supplier, who knows, its just not quite the same. The big problem now is 'do we go back'. Its not the cheapest restaurant around but we always viewed a visit here as a treat knowing we would get great service and outstanding food. On the basis the food quality has dropped, it's difficult to justify the additional expense for what was in reality an average meal. Such a shame, because the staff are lovely and we usually enjoy the food. Hopefully this was a one off experience and things improve in the future.

EXTRAORDINARY ***** Yesterday evening on the 29th of December, my beautiful baby cutie & Fiancé Katarina celebrated her birthday. I wished to surprise her with a dinner reservation someplace new and even the Cuisine I kept a secret. "Fine Dining Indian Restaurant" are the keywords that won my commitment to booking us a table for 2 at Masala Junction. The Restaurant is situated within a stunning Old Bank Building (built in 1929) with architectural features to pleasure even the most fastidious Diner. The atmosphere in Masala Junction Restaurant is warmly 'pitch perfect' and so is its Staff. Shoutout is so deserved for Akash (apologies if spelled incorrectly) who was our most astutely fantastic Host/Server for the evening. He made our dinner at Masala Junction Restaurant as memorable for all the best reasons as can be experienced anywhere else. The food here is almost ridiculously delicious & my Saag Gosht was truly the BEST Saag I have ever tasted out of the 9 countries where I had ordered the dish. A quiet word with Akash during my Fiancé's shorter powder room step away, led to him in total quiet preparing a luxury cake with lit-Sparkler to surprise Katarina the Birthday Chica at the end of our meal. I met the Owner in happenstance before our exit and he is a stellar human being that deserves Masala Junction's success. Thank you so much everyone at Masala Junction Restaurant, Nottingham ---

Recently ordered a Christmas Dinner takeaway meal from Masala Junction which included the superb Goat ka Salan and a very tasty curated Lamb Rogan Josh. Everything ordered was excellent quality. A first class service and first class food.

The best Indian restaurant in Nottingham. That really sums it up, the food is exceptional! Give the methi murgh a try, an incredible thick sauce, almost paste like with fenugreek, herbs and spices, packed with flavour, delicious! The staff are professional and friendly, the restaurant is spotless and tastefully decorated, just a wonderful culinary experience, well worthy of travelling the small distance from the city. Cant wait to go back, thanks to the team, keep up the great work!

This is a lovely restaurant with a great ambiance and lovely staff. It is beautifully set out and great background music. The food was one of the best Indian meals I have had and the wine was really good. Will definitely be going again.

We had the most amazing food. Extremely well presented. Absolutely delicious. The best Indian food I have ever tasted 😋 service was outstanding. Will definitely be going back. A big plus was free parking.

Had a wonderful meal - excellent service, nice atmosphere, and delicious food, with an extensive vegan menu. Highly recommended.

I frequently passed by this place and recently made a visit. I was thoroughly impressed – it's undoubtedly one of the best Indian restaurants in Nottingham. The food was incredibly flavorful, from the starters to the main course. The service was excellent too. I'm definitely planning to go back again.

Probably the best Indian I've had. Beautiful setting, attentive genuine friendly service and the most delicious food. Interesting and original menu, everything was just lovely.

Food and service is outstanding! Fine dining at its best!

Over priced. Bland food. Forgot my starter but still charged us for it. Waiters staring throughout meal.

Lovely food and good value for money. A lovely place to have some curry in a fancier setting.I went with a party of 4 and booked a table which I would recommend doing. I got to taste lots of things and I would recommend the lamb pudino bot with a chicken tikka masala starter. I got a starter, 2bbeers, main, rice, naan and shared dessert and it came to £50 per person so good value I think. Overall I would definitely come back.

Excellent food and fabulous service. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Indian dishes, with a twist. Absolutely delicious with fantastic customer service. Great value for money too! The team had to deal with a very rude man, trying to impress the two young women with him, by being obnoxious. They were professional and calm, despite his pompous behaviour. Well done to the staff.

A fabulous local restaurant in Carringtin. Delicious food, made with top quality ingredients, served with a smile. Couldn't ask for more. Enjoyed every morsal!!!

Nice food , not heavy, good flavors. Enjoyable. Atmosphere classic music! Humm but never the less chilled

The food itself was excellent, a clever , innovate twist on traditional "Indian" food. Sat in the very centre of the restaurant was a large group with 5 children, ranging from a baby upwards. The older children were totally out of control - screaming, running around, throwing food about etc etc. None of the parents took any action, and the restaurant staff/management simply watched. From the body language of the other clients, most were as annoyed as we were. Some restaurants now have "over 12's" nights, or a policy that children must remain at the table at all times. Unless they want to lose many of their clients Masala Junction need to consider action such as this.

Very expensive. You can find the same food at quite cheaper price. It's just the status thing to go there.

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Thank you for such an excellent meal we have had such a wonderful evening and the service was amazing the girls from Skin clinics have loved the dining experience

Wow. Just wow! I called at 20:30 on a Saturday to book a table for 21:30 and was greeted by a lovely man who booked us in, no trouble. When we entered the building it was instantly warm and welcoming, with soft but upbeat music playing at the perfect volume. The ambience was spot on. Once seated, our drinks order was taken and poppadoms with dips were brought to us very quickly. The corrainder dip was sublime, a really fresh flavour. Starters were onion bhajis and the paneer and brocoli dish - both my partner and myself thoroughly enjoyed these. I had never had brocoli served in this way and it really worked! Mains were chicken tikka masala and chicken xacutti which were delicious and perfectly spiced. We shared a pilau rice and had a naan each (my partner doesn't like pershwari but it's my favourite!). If we didn't live so far away this would be our new go to! Everything about the service, food, drinks, menu, decor... It was all 100/10

We decided to visit Masala Junction for a family celebration. The atmosphere was relaxing, tables nicely set out and spotlessly clean, service was superb, food was delicious and beautifully presented. Highly recommend . Thank you for a lovely evening.

Great food. Very tasty Highly recommended

Here for work, fantastic meal poppadoms were great, Chicken Tikka starter was incredible, garlic naan great and the naan shihari was very good. The service was impeccable, I have had worse In Michelin restaurants! It was a bit quiet in there, but it is also a Wednesday.

Food was excellent and really enjoyed Will be back.

Excellent food as usual, the staff were attentive and welcoming. Great value for money given the quality of both the food and service.

Really enjoyed our time here. Staff are attentive, atmosphere is nice and relaxed, food is great. Which we'd visited before! Nice hidden gem of a place.

The service was amazing the staff was extremely polite and friendly the food was delicious and really nicely cooked I definitely recommend this restaurant

We do really like this place, only go for special occasions as it is pricey! Lovely atmosphere and great food. Usually would score 5, but the onion bhajis were sooooo disappointing, too well done and all we received for £6.25 was 2 tiny bhajis, don't mind paying the price but come on the portion size definitely didn't justify it. We will return again and I still recommend, just hope the feedback is welcomed and acted upon.

What can you say when everything was perfect. Food perfect, so tasty. Wine perfect, service perfect. Haven't been for a while, and have missed it. Love the jazz background music too, it adds a bit extra.

Delicious food, generous portions, great service and they were so friendly and patient with the kids too.

Simply awesome . Brilliant attentive staff great menu* amazing food - will. Be going there again

Came for a curry as part of a business networking event held by Nottingham City Business club. I wanted to try it as it’s been taken over a few months ago by the family that runs the excellent MemSaab in the city centre of Nottingham. Well, can I give the chefs kudos for the tasty combination of crisp poppadom and tasty chutney starters, a main course sized starter with a variety of classic Indian food and a wonderful selection of mains, including melt in the mouth lamb (no fat) delicious chicken and fish curries, a variety of sides including pilau rice, garlic infused vegetables, salad and raita . We were given our own space with two huge tables for 24 people so had the full VIP experience. Service was sublime. Excellent, highly recommended for a company meal and network event.

Great food, with amazing service and friendly staff

Came for a curry as part of a business networking event held by Nottingham City Business club. I wanted to try it as it’s been taken over a few months ago by the family that runs the excellent MemSaab in the city centre of Nottingham. Well, can I give the chefs kudos for the tasty combination of crisp poppadom and tasty chutney starters, a main course sized starter with a variety of classic Indian food and a wonderful selection of mains, including melt in the mouth lamb (no fat) delicious chicken and fish curries, a variety of sides including pilau rice, garlic infused vegetables, salad and raita . We were given our own space with two huge tables for 24 people so had the full VIP experience. Service was sublime. Excellent, highly recommended for a company meal and network event.

The very best Indian Restaurant in Nottingham.

What can I say about Masala Junction, the food was 5🌟. The waiters were really knowledgeable about the menu and really friendly They have a great menu for vegans, and they made the Roti vegan for as the pitta bread wasn't, which was really nice. I really could have eaten the food over again but really didn't want to be greedy. The dessert, which was a chocolate fudge cake, was mmmm..... just enough. It was our first experience at Masala Junction and DEFINITELY, not the last.

Food ok not sure how authentic it is thou 🤔

Lovely food ! A bit pricey😏 Service was good and staff was very attentive Went there with my family for dinner following our stay at the Claremont Hotel. We were not disappointed

Остро, вкусно, мягкая бургундия в винной карте. Очень доброжелательно.

Peaceful and quiet place to sit and enjoy a meal, the very best restaurants in Nottingham . Highly recommend

Great food and service as always, when we've visited.

Delicious. 1st time we have been to this place. Will 100% be going again soon. Staff was great, food amazing

Lovey food, lots of variety on menu. Good portion sizes - we over ordered. Great service and good value for money. Great all round Indian!

Very nice place, with calm atmosphere. food and service were perfect for us and we would love to come again when we are in the area.

I've only just walked out of this restaurant and felt compelled to write a review immediately (which i never do). This is without exaggeration one of the finest, if not the finest, Indian dining experiences I've ever had. The food was divine, the service was excellent and the bill should've been more. If you're anywhere within 50 miles of Nottingham and fancy a good curry, get yourself down here, its incredible.

This place in amazing the food was the best I’ve tested in along time extremely recommended

Fabulous restaurant, any excuse to sample the fantastic food and service.

We had a truly unforgettable time celebrating my birthday. Food very well presented, lovely flavours. Junction Jalfrezi was amazing!

Amazing place to eat, the food is absolutely top quality cooked to perfection, the staff were very helpful and very polite, service was 10/10 will definitely be coming again thank you

Absolutely incredible meal. Food was exceptional, service great and vibe ‘buzzy’. Probably one of the best Indians I’ve had.

Masala Junction seriously exceeded expectations for their Valentine evening. Restaurant tables were beautifully adorned with red hearts & roses, the menu choice & quality of the food was excellent, staff very slick & friendly and the saxophonist created a great ambiance. Cost of the evening was very reasonable indeed for all it delivered. A great effort by all involved. Our first visit, but will definitely be back

Food was exceptional with a good number of options. Service was excellent as well, with the servers being very attentive but not too intrusive. I forgot my phone at the table and our server ran outside to hand it back to me, which he didn't need to do but I now have a fun anecdote to say when suggesting this as an option to friends. It was lovely atmosphere and will definitely come back for another visit!

I went here for an event, raising money for Maggie's Nottingham. Had a really great time, the food was amazing. Indian food isn't something I've really had before, but masala junction has converted me, the food was incredible. With it being an even we had a choice of foods, which was great as it meant I was able to try different foods and loved it all. Can't wait to go again.

Food is good but over priced, 75 pounds for two people (only one starter Ordered, no desserts, and one alcoholic drink)

This has to be one of the best dining experiences in Nottingham. The staff are incredibly conscientious and attentive to customers - from even taking your coat, every detail is considered. The venue is beautiful, and the music compliments an ambient atmosphere. The cocktails are...

Booked this place last minute for my birthday which was the second of January,,, was a big party of 12 ! The staff was absolutely brilliant! Wonderful atmosphere and amazing food !! So glad they stayed open , couldn't of wished for a better birthday meal / outing , thank you xxx

Got to be THE best tasting indian food i have ever had, service and decor, toilets, everything impeccable. Should we ever visit Nottingham again, we will definitely be back 🙂

Went to Masala Junction to celebrate friends birthday. Lovely, festive atmosphere on a busy Saturday evening, service was good, wine was good, curry was delicious. Really lovely experience, not cheap but worth the money for good quality food and drinks.

Nice. Service time was poor. Taste okay. Got food after 1 hr. Over Priced restaurant. Keep your items rates reasonable please to attract in future. Thanks Abhishek

I came across this place during a short stay in Nottingham. It is a fine dining restaurant and the menu intrigued me. After a lovely conversation with the manager, I decided to get a takeaway and am very pleased that I did. The vegetable samosas were excellent and served with some chick peas, chat style. The chicken tikka was also excellent and Amritsari tilapia fish was simply unique. However, the Junction Goat Ka Salan stole the show. It is an authentic family recipe and was magnificent. I really look forward to going back to this brilliant operation.

Situated in a wonderful old bank building the Masala Junction is conveniently situated within 5 min stroll from the Mercury hotel. On our arrival my wife & I received a very warm welcome and we’re shown to our table. Inside was decorated for Christmas however the restaurant’s own tasteful decor was attractive and very fitting. The menu although not huge had a very good choice of starters, Mains and deserts, additionally a varied choice of wines was available. We ordered the onion barji & vegetable samosas which arrived swiftly, both looked & tasted amazing! For Mains we ordered Chicken Jalfrezi which was a tasty, and delightfully spicy dish & Chicken Tika Tak also delicious although less spicy. Both dishes were generous portions, super tasty, food arrived nice and hot and all was complimented by sides of light perfectly cooked Pilau rice, potato & spinach Sag and quite possibly the best Nan bread we’ve ever tasted! We were both too full for deserts so unable to review those other than to say that what was on offer looked incredibly diverse and sounded delicious. The wine was also superb and the service was outstanding, we cannot fault anything and would highly recommend.

Having tried various Indian restaurants in and around Nottingham I'm usually underwhelmed, so delighted to be charmed by this place. Attended a private dining party and the food and service and atmosphere was fantastic - really tasty starter of assorted dishes and great chicken and...

Visited as I had heard that the food here was really good, really liked the decor and the ambiance of the establishment. Also a BIG thumbs-up for me was the tablecloths,service was slow and everything took ages to arrive. My currie was good but that's all. My partner had the lamb shank which was a bit tuff. Lastly the bill was a bit eye watering £77 For two with no alcohol just two cokes. And a salt lassie. If the Food was as good as I was told I may go back . But it wasn't.

Extremely well laid out plenty of room between tables. Staff very attentive. Food excellent, well cooked to your liking, hot or spicy or in-between. Slightly expensive but we'll worth it.

Not great. Food was quite expensive for what is was. Especially the onion bhaji. Worse of all was being made to go past their bins, through the back to take my pick up order.

What can be more enjoyable than having a decent curry during a cold rainy day? My very first impression on non-food matters: Excellent service as if you are dining at a Michelin restaurant and great ambience. Their foods are amazing! Look at the food presentation of the starters, simply beautiful and most importantly, they taste really good. Curry (I could not remember the Indian name for it) had a balance taste of spiciness and spices with a generous amount of onions, which makes a great combination with the Garlic Naan. Refreshing taste of the dessert mainly made from carrots, quite a new experience for me. With a satisfying pint of Kingfisher, nothing can go wrong with this meal. I am grateful for the fact that the restaurant was saved from permanent closure. This is an Indian restaurant that you should not miss if you are looking for delicious and authentic Indian meal. I would have rated more than 5 stars if the system allows me to do so.

Just really nice people, great food, nothing to possibly complain about

Exceptional meal and helpful staff. Slightly pricey but you get what you pay for. Nicely presented. Will definitely visit again.

Had a lovely meal, everything was cooked well and tasted wonderful. Service was attentive but not overbearing. The meat was juicy and tender and the boiled rice was light and fluffy and not sticky like it can be sometimes. All in all a great meal and I'd definitely come back again.

Our first trip to Masala Junction since pre-COVID; Naj Aziz has now retired and sold up to the accomplished operator of Memsaab came, Amita Sawhney. Lovely to see the restaurant busy and atmospheric again. What a FABULOUS meal, with superb service and meticulous attention to...

Very pleasing experience all round apart from the ambient modern jazz music, which can be changed.

We were going to go to Maid Marian Way to our usual Indian, but saw that Masala Junction had been taken over, so decided to see if was as good. We were not disappointed, meal was good, well presented, very fresh and staff super attentive....

My wife is allergic to all nuts which i asked about prior to our visit, the manager could not have been more helpful. Ive been to many indian restaurants but can honestly say this was by far the best meal and experience ive/weve had...will deffo go back again...fantastic...thank you for a great night

Visited on Saturday 11th for a romantic meal for two. The reputation of Masala Junction precedes it, and I must say it delivers on all counts. Top-class, London-quality, family-owned establishment. What you don't necessarily expect is the value to be so good, what with the average main being around £15 and being substantial enough to satisfy a considerable appetite. The chutney selection with the poppadoms was a great way to start off, and the delightful spiced potato patty starter (Aloo Tikki) is well recommended. The family recipe Junction Goat Ka Salan is phenomenonal. Don't fret about it if you're unfamiliar with kid goat as a meat, if you like red meat generally there is nothing really challenging about it, and the balance of spice and flavour is mouth-watering - falls right off the bone! Not overly spicy. The wine selection is master somelier curated (there's, like, only about 200 ish of such experts in the world, apparently). This is great, because I don't really know my wine. The waiter was able to suggest a complimentary wine for my meal. I had the Camarsac Bordeaux (France) - it was delicious. This place also does a mean Jamaican coffee (Captain Morgan's!), which is nice for afters. Did I mention the restaurant is soundproofed? The restaurant is soundproofed. Even sirens flashing by on the busy road outside made no interruption to the gentle jazz ambience inside. I spent £67,00 on a memorable meal for two with wines, starters, mains and an Irish coffee to finish. Will definitely be back.

We were a group of 4, and found the staff attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. The food was delicious, and well presented, albeit a bit more expensive than we are used to.

We were invited here by friends this evening (none of us having visited before) and i can only say that this has probably been the best Indian meal i have ever eaten! The service was impeccable, from being greeted at the door, to being shown...

Absolute fantastic meal. Would highly recommend

Absolutely superb Indian meal for a birthday celebration. Goat curry top notch and the monk fish was delicious. Parathas, Naan and rices as good as you will find anywhere. Staff friendly, attentive and efficient and even welcomed our trainee guide dog puppy with no hassle....

The food was really delicious and the staff were kind and friendly and quite happy to be part of the organization!

Greeted at the door with a welcome, pick of a number of tables, explained that my wife is Gluten and Dairy intolerant, and shown the menu, which she was shown all that could be changed for her. my friends also asked for something that was not on the menu and it was made for them, service and delivery was excellent, food was excellent and a very pleasant, unrushed dining experience. Service charge of 10% was added to the bill, which we paid, but we would have given a tip anyway. Keep up the good work Massala Junction

I don't even know where to start because everything was just beyond perfect and I can't even stress how high I hold my standards for Indian food and you have exceeded them today, something I very rarely get to say! My new regular place for sure!

Lovely food. The best Indian food I have ever tried. The main dishes’ portions were more than enough. Everything that we ordered was just absolutely delicious. Good job!! Very polite and Friendly staff too.

Lovely food; really interesting starters with good flavour combinations. One vegetarian and one gluten free guest. Would go back for more!

Had an excellent meal recently, beautifully cooked and very nice ambiance. A bit expensive but it is better than most.

Had a takeaway for the first time tonight from masala Junction.Excellent,you have a new customer.

Wonderful menus,beautifully prepared and very tasty. The staff and atmosphere - really good

the staff really make this restaurant, so informative and courteous, the flavor is just amazing, i got to speak to the owner who is such a gentleman, if you want to try authentic indian cusine with service to match then look no further !! 5...

Food — The quality and flavor of food was excellent. You can feel it's really fresh. I must say I have visited many restaurants in the UK and have reviewed the food and quality, but the freshness I saw at this hotel is at another level. When you visit any Asian restaurant you will more or less have the same food menu and many paneer varieties. I have seen only one item of Paneer here and that has completely amazed me. The menu had a few items listed, but they were unique, and I can guarantee whichever you order it will definitely be at par quality and taste. You will regret having no Paneer item here. Price - Reasonable price, it cost £82 for 5 people. Location – It is on a high road, next to LIDL. Reservation - We booked the table in advance to avoid any delays. I recommend a reservation. The restaurant is quick in responding to your queries. Customer service – The service offered here is nothing less than a family welcome, brilliant staff, smiling face, happy to chat and offer any advice you want. The staff will come and ask for anything you want or if you need any help. The staff were extremely talented and trained to deliver 5-star experience. The food was presented and served hot. The owner is from Pakistan and chatted with us in a friendly manner. The owner understand we have had a long day and were really tiered and hungry, and was very quick in delivering our food. He went extra mile, served with us Poppadom and chatni (highly recommended Mint and Apple Chutney) until the main course arrives. Next time I visit Nottingham I will surely visit the restaurant and have food.

We have sampled plenty of top notch indian food before in Leiscester, London, Paris and this was one of the best, I will definitely be going back again next time I am in Nottingham, the menu was really interesting with plenty of vegetarian options, we had a super good meal.

Attentive staff, smart surroundings and above all, delicious food. We were staying in Nottingham, for the weekend,so unfortunately it will be a while before we can re-visit.

Difficult review to write as the food was good, as was the service. However the value for money was extremely poor with regards one of the main dishes we ordered - Prawn Malabar. The meal arrived and was literally 4 prawns and nothing else in...

Very taste food. A Little bit to expensive but worth it

Friends and I found this restaurant by chance when staying nearby this week. What a treat. First impression - immaculate white table cloths, sparkling wine glasses, healthy plants. 2nd impression - friendly, professional staff, who added to the sense of calm and orderliness. 3rd impression - the food was excellent. The attention to detail was excellent. We loved it.

Venue excellent, service excellent, goan fish curry, bland. Obviously a pre made sauce. More flavour in a supermarket own brand jar. Not what I expect when paying £15.00 for a main.

The Grilled Starters, Amazing Great Staff, Amazing Mains, Execellent! A must try, when you are in Nottingham! Ryc Slough, Berkshire

Wonderful restaurant. Every aspect from the food, drinks, service to the decor is all spot on. The staff work hard to ensure an enjoyable dining experience, and they succeed. Have enjoyed numerous meals at Masala Junction, including takeouts and it always impresses.