Based on 314 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 314 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 702 in 923 in Carmarthenshire
Nº 8 of 9 Asian in Carmarthenshire
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By far the best Indian restaurant in Llanelli. Never had a bad meal from here be it a takeaway or a sit down meal.
Miriam W . 2020-10-15
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Order on just eat and waited over 2hrs 30mins for the meal, after ringing the establishment there was no explanation to why.. just the driver was on their way, i will never give these customer ever again.
579antonyg . 2020-07-31
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we are here weekly,and have been coming to this indian for 12years and always have good service and excellent food.
juliand573 . 2020-03-03
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Amazing service food was out of this world definitely going again weve had takeaway a few times and that doesnt dissapoint either
A9613HCwayned . 2020-02-14
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Fantastic Sunday buffet. We rarely go out for Indian food but we’ve been to Masala 2 weeks running. Great selection of really tasty food and friendly staff. Well worth a visit, we’ll be back.......maybe next Sunday Gareth 👍
gdh698 . 2020-02-09
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The best Indian meal and value for money in Llanelli . Definitely be going again and again. Good service. Friendly staff and I have to say the food is so tasty and so much of it I couldn’t eat it all
dalbec . 2020-02-01
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Just great indian food & not at all pricey. Many dishes i've not see on any other Indian i've ever visited. 3 starters, 2 beers, a bottle water, 1 coffee, 2 mains , 3 sides, 2 naans & 4 poppadums came in at a marvelously pleasing £55. It's friendly, warm & comfortable, unhurried service but good service. If you're in Llanelli do go & eat there. It's not town central but not a long walk out yet definitely worth it. Many thanks to the staff.
huw j . 2020-01-26
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Absolutely amazing food here! Service was excellent, our waiter couldn’t do enough for us and we weren’t rushed to make our order all in one, it was actually really nice to have our poppadums and starter first then order our main! Extremely friendly staff made us feel very welcome. Would highly recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to come here again! Thanks so much,Amy and Jacob
AmyLou9191 . 2020-01-10
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With no booking we managed to get a table for 2. Unfortunately there were other diners complaining from the outset due to slow service and the restaurant feeling cold.We were greeted and seated very politely with a warm welcome.We waited 30 minutes before ordering drinks and food. The drinks took another 15 minutes to come, with the food following another 90 minutes later!That said, when the food arrived it was hot, looked and smelled lovely and tasted delicious.We were cold waiting for our food and there wasn’t much ambience and no music.All in all we would go back again as the food was so good...they just need more staff!!!
Julie B . 2020-01-07
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4 of us went to Masala on Friday night. You can always guarantee this place for great food. Chilli lamb balti and fish chef special were a couple of the dishes we had. Large portions and prompt service, what more do you want from an Indian restaurant Good night with friends and great food
Diane F . 2020-01-05
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I booked a table for four on New year's eve 2019 at 7:00pm. We had our drinks and ordered 2 starters & the 4 main meals,we waited for an hour for the starters,I got locked in the toilet as the handle wasn't working and another customer had to force the door open with a knife to get me out. One of the staff took away me fathers drink when it was still half full and i waited 10 mins for a glass for my second drink. The time is now 8:30pm and still no food I asked a member of staff how much longer would we have to wait and she said that she would send the manager over to see us. It's now 9:00pm that's it I've had enough I went looking for the manager and told him that the service was appalling we were leaving and I wasn't paying for nothing, at this time I found out that there was another table of 8 people that had been waiting since 6:30pm for their food. What a f***ing joke. We got our coats and left.
796leighf . 2019-12-31
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A group of us book Masala. The staff were friendly and the food was plentiful. The only issue was, one person was Vegan. When we asked what was available, we were offered chicken. Eventually the chef understood no Dairy, Cream or butter, and made a lovely Mushroom curry with boiled rice and a chapati. Their knowledge is vague but the food was amazing for all the other guests!
V_3gan22 . 2019-10-03
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We decided to go to Massala based on the fact we hadn't called there for years. There were four of us and we all ordered different meals. The meals and service were excellent. So much so, during the last couple of months we have visited an additional two times, and on each visit our experience was the same.
DEBRA D . 2019-08-27
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We hadn’t called at this restaurant in a very long time which was due to the food being below par
julesOnTour . 2019-08-09
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Enjoy the meal, there is a limited choice, but plenty of it. The staff replenish on a regular basis. The food may not be the best, but it is enjoyable. We are always made welcome. The ice cream afterwards is a nice touch. For what you pay it is good value for money.
Choirman09 . 2019-05-22
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Lovely food and good service. Tend to get takeaway but the table service and buffet is great on a Sunday
Susevans84 . 2019-04-13
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Booked here for family birthday, sorriest thing i've done awful place very dingy dark, paint coming off walls, carpet threadbear and dirty, menu dirty and splashed with food. The service wasn't too bad but food desperatly needed seasoning, very bland. First and last time for me
Gill D . 2019-04-05
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I arranged a fundraising event at Masala for a local Scout Group and we were not disappointed. The food and service was fantastic and we got to fundraise quite a lot of money. Also, Masala very kindly donated a raffle prize for our raffle.
687ThomasL . 2019-03-26
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Reviews seem really mixed, but can’t fault the place myself. Visited on a Thursday evening, place was pretty quiet. Order taken quickly. Reasonably priced menu and good value for the price. Food was excellent, plenty to eat and decent quality meat, which is always variable from place to place. Food arrived promptly and staff were attentive and friendly.
WalnutTruffle . 2019-03-20
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we c alled here on sunday night floor was covered in food, tables were left with dirty plates and glasses. Owner showed us to table and left. Buffet food was not covered and anybody could cough over them.
ted87 . 2019-02-12
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Have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I organised a charity curry night at Masala and the food was absolutely outstanding! Highly recommend it. It is a little chilly in there but once it filled up it warmed up.
welshjojo . 2019-02-01
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Hadn't booked a table but was accommodated - so was happy about that - however - I ordered a dish and my wife and I waited an hour an a half and they bought out the wrong dish - nothing like I'd ordered - so my wife at alone - but worse than that they didn't seem at all bothered - I think the problem was they offer a take away service and clearly these customers take precedent over their seated guests - hence the wait - overall - very disappointed
KevinT3307 . 2018-09-20
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Arrived here on a Friday evening with friend. Only a few other people eating. Very busy with takeaways. Was served by a lady and gentleman, a bit ap hazard having 2 serve you. Starters and main courses were of generous portions, very tasty, plenty of meat and not greasey. Keema nan was lovely and fluffy too and deep filled. What got me was that all the crockery I was served on had chips in them (a breeding ground for germs) and the carpets in the restaurant were disgusting, dirty and thread-bare as well!! We were not going to stay but did and didn't complain because the food itself was great. However we will not be returning until they spruce the place up.
NICHOLAS042 . 2018-09-09
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I really like this place, which is a couple of miles from our home. My neighbour tipped me off about it and I've never regretted coming here. The menu is good - I can reccomend the goan specialities - the lamb vindaloo is excellent - and not ridiculously hot. I have also been to the sunday buffet on a few occasions and it's excellent value as well as being very tasty. My only critcism of the buffet is that they sometimes forget the labels, but it does make it more interesting! The staff are friendly and helpful.
Adam D . 2018-08-14
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Four of us visited last night (Fathers Day). It was difficult to book a table as they were booked up, but they said they would fit us in. When we arrived in reception it seemed very busy, that was just the reception area. No one was being seated ! The tables were not cleaned and ready to be used again, so we waited twenty minutes without being told why. Eventually we were told where to sit by a very abrupt waiter. As we were sitting down three couples that were waiting too got up to leave and told this abrupt waiter that they would not wait any longer and all six walked out.
idew2018 . 2018-06-18
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Good value buffets on Sundays at £8.95, drinks are pricey but just ask for a water . Food always comes out fresh and the selection is well varied. Free ice cream at the end of the buffet. Menu during the week is pricey but good quality, the servers however aren't the friendliest.
Derrick_Weasels . 2018-05-07
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Visited last night for a quick curry on our way back to hotel. Not many in but we were not over rushed and given time to order. Overall it was good service and a decent curry. My wife though was very pleased with the poppadoms and the pickle tray you got with them.
cssoperator . 2018-04-02
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I love Indian food and had visited this restuarant once before about a year ago when my daughter was with me after having been to see local team Scarlets play. The food and service on that occasion was very good although we were the only people in the restaurant, and the owner and staff were all over us asking us to write reviews on TripAdvisor and tell all our friends on Facebook etc. We were told that when Scarlets had played down the road at Stradey Park, they were always full match days but now struggled a little. Last Friday after the big match, I am pleased to say the restuarant was three quarters full, mainly with fans returning from the game like me. On this occasion however, other than the local lady who welcomed me and showed me to my table with a smile, the service was distinctly lacklustre, as was the food. My onion bhaji starter was tasteless and the worst I have had in some time. My main course of chicken jalfrezzi was good, with tender chicken pieces but to be honest too few of them and too much rice. I had hoped to finish with some kulfi and coffee, but when the owner walked past from behind, and without a word of thanks or otherwise deposited the bill on the table accompanied by a small piece of chocolate, I changed my mind, left the cash on the table and walked out! I shall not be back in a hurry!
terryapj . 2018-04-01
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We went to Masala for a charity evening. The place was lovely and clean and the food laid out and presented very nicely and the food was really lovely but the plates were cold so the food went cold very quickly and the place was really cold even with two gas heaters. Several people sat with coats of for quite a while. The staff were attentive and polite.
kmtudor . 2018-03-01
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I went with 3 friends on a Sunday evening. Clean restaurant and great service.
menryhole . 2018-02-19
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We ordered a takeaway for three over the phone which was answered promptly and politely. The order was read back to me and I was told it would be approximately 25 minutesbefore it would be ready for collection. On arrival I was warmly greeted and my takeaway was ready within five minutes of arriving at the Masala. The food was excellent,well cooked and tasty. We have also eaten in the restaurant previously and always found the food and service to be very good.
Keith J . 2018-02-12
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In a word, outstanding. Food - outstanding. Staff - outstanding. Service - outstanding. Go to this restaurant or get them to knock you up a takeaway. It’ll be outstanding.
jezeast . 2017-12-29
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Myself and wife called for a sit down curry both very nice menu has a wide variety to choose from staff are excellent and price very good I will be back
Kim H . 2017-12-28
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A very popular and busy restaurant on my visit. I was welcomed very shortly after arriving and given guidance in my choices for the meal. Meal was served in good time.
Richard S . 2017-12-07
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Have had takeaway from Masala before but went to the Sunday buffet this week. Food was delicious and plentiful. A varied choice including all the popular staples. Staff friendly and price excellent.. will definitely be back .
Rebecca B . 2017-12-04
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Went to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Firstly we received out drinks and my daughter had to send her coke back...
CorieLp . 2017-10-27
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When we arrived we were seated straight away and served out starters in good time-they were good and we were...
jane d . 2017-10-23
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Had a home delivery tonight , nothing fancy and all 3 meals were delivered on time and reasonably warm considering....
999Mike_12 . 2017-10-13
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Apart from the friendly service, nothing else was nice. Food was terrible! Wont be going there again, Ever.
Julie B . 2017-09-21
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Curry tarde después de un largo día en dardos. Todo el mundo dice lo que pedimos fue magnífica, cuando la cuenta vino nos sorprendió gratamente el costo ya no ha prestado mucha atención a la hora de realizar el pedido. Sin duda volveremos.
BrownieBig5 . 2017-07-30
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Hemos estado en la masala unas cuantas veces, siempre con una cálida bienvenida, el personal es genial, el servicio excelente y el Curry son muy sabrosos, nunca nos hemos sentido decepcionados, mantener el buen trabajo chicos pronto xxxxx
Kim H . 2017-07-19
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We were disappointed- they had no clue how to serve - popadoms come with mint - had to ask for mango and mixed pickles, popadoms were stale - mass cocked and kept over days.Food was "quantity " not quality. Wine tasted like acid as it was probably opened several days ago. Asked for Cucumber Raita and had a huge portion- cucumber slices (not chopped) at the bottom -even this they didn't know how to make.Presentation was a turn off. Not an experience I would care to remember. Spoilt my night.
Sundaram Pillai N . 2017-06-24
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Please don't go to this place. They don't give the tips to the staff and instead the generous tip you leave goes right into the till! I saw this with my own eyes and when I brought it up with the boss (who took the tip away from the table next to us) he wasn't sure what to say.The food quality is getting worse every time we have been and the wait for your food is getting longer even though they are pretty quiet.Please please please, don't go to this place so that such behaviour is not encouraged. We should look after each other. This was certainly the last time we will go to this place.
mariamchicky . 2017-03-31
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I bought a take away for my wife and I! Heavenly bliss, great curry and price, I had two meals out of it! Highly recommend as quality food! Thanks
Gnrpross . 2017-03-10
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Always have a lovely welcome and great food at Masala, going back for our camera club presentation evening in a couple of weeks cant wait
A H . 2017-01-12
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My wife and I decided to try the Sunday buffet at Masala. It's a place we'd been thinking of trying out for a while, but I think we chose the wrong day and possibly the wrong time.It was very busy when we arrived, and we had a bit of a wait while we attracted the attention of a member of staff. They did manage to find us a table very quickly, but it soon became apparent that there was a large family party in progress, and so the few staff that were working were rushed off their feet.When I went up to the buffet, there were no clean plates left. It took ten minutes for some to appear, and by then a queue had formed of people who wanted to eat but didn't have anything to put their food on!Once I got a plate, I was very pleased with both the choice of dishes and the quality of the food that I ate. the poppadoms were fresh and crispy, the salad was also very fresh, and there was a good range of curry dishes, including chicken tikka, chicken dhansak, sag aloo, korma and tikka masala. It did cross my mind that if I didn't like chicken it wouldn't be such a good selection, but luckily I do!Anyway, I enjoyed the food and so did my wife, but it took ages to get some drinks and no one ever appeared to clear the table (no wonder there was a shortage of plates). We had to wait ages to find someone to do the bill and take payment, eventually we hovered around the door to the kitchen until someone appeared.We will definitely give Masala another chance because the food is good, but on the day we went there were simply not enough people working to make it a good experience overall.
RojBlake . 2016-12-05
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Wonderful food, service 1st class. All enjoyed the food which the staff served at same time to all of us, no one having to wait as others eat, We had an enjoyable fun evening with good food...perfect .
Joanna I . 2016-12-04
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Went for a meal with friends to celebrate Mr T s birthday.Arrived to a very friendly welcome. Waited for friends to arrive so ordered a bottle of red wine and cider.Great service from start to finish.Always asking if the food was ok.Ordered food and was very quick, didn't have to wait long. Even though there was I think a Christmas party there of around about 30 people we were still served and attended to all the time. When the food came out it was plentyful and very tasty. The chicken shaslik was fab and I had a masala dish. Everyone in my party thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The atmosphere was great we had a great time and would recommend this restaurant to anyone and everyone who likes Indian food. Can't wait to go again thank you for a great night.
cazbolt . 2016-11-07
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I have to say it was the first time i called at masala Food outstanding Service really good / friendly staff Not that expensive Food quality very good I will be calling again IV been told that a Sunday is a good day eat at much as you want
A TripAdvisor Member . 2016-10-26
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We call here often for a sunday buffet. Eat all you want, £7.95. Great quality. You help yourself to as much of everything as you want. Always about 8 different curries on offer, plenty of different rices, chips, sides and salad and dips. Staff are always very helpful and nice. Drinks menu a little expensive but can't complain when the food is so cheap!
cymro92 . 2016-10-06
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We were a large group on a charity night - the night was excellent thanks to the people who had organised it.However, the food left a lot to be desired. Very limited choice 3 chicken curries, one lamb curry and two chicken on the bone dishes. Naan bread and rice and chips.No papadoms.The bar prices were ridiculously expensive - 2 large cokes cost £7.20 !!! Ridiculous !!! Won't be going back !!
ElaineG32 . 2016-09-29
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A friendly, cosy restaurant with consistently delicious food. A good varied menu. Staff are always friendly and helpful; tonight we were served by a lovely young man, Tanvir, I think, who was fabulous.
Alison S . 2016-08-31
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I probably eat here at least once a month. Brilliant take away service and delivery options, but the Sunday buffet is the best ! Value for money and is so tasty. It also allows you to try some different dishes out. Plenty of things like nuggets and chips for the fussy younger diners who don't fancy the range of tastes available. The standard of the food is outstanding, doesn't have the grease that you get with some Indian restaurants. Service is great and they are so accommodating. I probably measure all Indian cuisine against the food here. The Kahari kebab is phenomenal - I love it.
dilynwr . 2016-07-30
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The best Indian food I had on holiday. everything was nice place was clean, staff were good and the food was excellent. we had three different dishes and a few different starters and everyone tasted great we enjoyed them all. I would recommend this place if you want a good meal out
mobilemowers . 2016-07-17
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Full marks for decor and atmosphere in the seating area, but sadly the food (Sunday buffet) did not reach the same standard. The buffet was disappointing and did not look, or taste authentic. The food wasn't very hot and one of the electric food warmers wasn't even working! Also the buffet is laid out next to the toilets which is off putting.
issie-S . 2016-07-14
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Exellent value and quality to the food in this restaraunt,silver service on display even on a Sunday,staff very skilled in customer service,food for my grandaughter too she had Chicken Nuggets and chips,will be visiting again soon.
Wendy D . 2016-07-09
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Excellent food with attentive service. The menu is varied and management will accommodate any variations required.Take away standards just as high.Pleasure to recommend.
Simmo54 . 2016-04-25
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Had heard good things so tried out for the first time, but when we arrived waited at least a few minutes before the host acknowledged our presence, then proceeded to shove us on a table right next to the kitchen door which kept banging open every 5 minutes. Both the host and the main waiter seemed in a hurry to take orders and put food out as quickly as possible. We felt a bit like an inconvenience and our drinks were just slammed down on the table (after he already got the order wrong twice). Weren't friendly or polite at all. Food however was faultless and came after a reasonable time , just wish the staff were a bit more pleased to see customers. Not sure I would come again as was made to feel very uncomfortable.
Laura180893 . 2016-04-23
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visited on a damp Thursday evening without booking. excellent service from the waiter who made some excellent recommendations, the atmosphere and ambience first class.The food is cooked to order and is well worth the wait
PGH51 . 2016-04-07
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we visited on a busy saturday evening without booking and it was exceptional - we all had starters and mains and every dish was extremely good. we had just returned from travelling around north and south india and had a thirst for even more delicious vegetarian food - despite this restaurant being bangladeshi - it lived up to our cravings- i really cannot understand how the neighbouring asian restaurants are rated above this one- it is insane. Good food takes time- enjoy your evening - otherwise carry on with the takeaways - its not a race about who gets fed the quickest time,
julesOnTour . 2016-04-04
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Popped in here for a meal before (we thought) going to see a band in Kilkenny Cat. First waiter didn't have a clue about the menu (I e what ingredients were in the dishes). So we waited until a lovely and very friendly chap came to explain which dishes were vegan on the menu. Then the wait began. 1 hour later we got 4 poppadoms (after having to ask again twice). 1 hr 20 mins in total until the food arrived. I had ordered a Goan bean curry which I was warned was hot. What turned up was beans in tomato sauce Barely a hint of spice and certainly no chilies. The same for the fish dish my husband ordered. Certainly not worth the wait. I was really disappointed. I would not recommend unless you have an aversion to spicy Indian food...and then you'd be fine.
Vanessa B . 2016-04-03
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Food was very nice but unfortunately there was such a long wait! We arrived at 9pm and didn't have our main meal until 10pm. It would have been understandable if the restaurant had been busy but it wasn't. A customer next to us complained about the long wait for food. We then complained when another table of four who came in half an hour after us were served their main meals 15 minutes before we received ours. A member of staff tried to explain that our food was later because we had ordered starters but we had only ordered poppadoms and a chutney tray just like the table of four! Such a shame because the food was nice but management was a let down.
Sian M . 2016-03-27
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Having been a regular and loyal customer for many years I was disappointed with my last two visits, one being restaurant and the other takeaway. Very tough chicken and burnt nan. Management have taken their eyes off their standards.
Thomas M . 2016-03-10
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Recommended by Premier Inn Staff me and my friend decided on Masala. It didn't disappoint. We started with Poppadoms which came with a selection of sauce and dips which were ace. Tandoori starter very very tasty. Had Balti and Pasanda for mains which were both lovely. Bangla Lager also goes down very well. Marked down due to slightly slow service/attentiveness.
Tom M . 2016-03-08
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Having been a regular and loyal customer for 8 years I am sorry to say, standards of food is poor, in restaurant and takeaway. Bring back Ahmed? I never thought I would say this, but masala is no longer my first choice.
Thomas M . 2016-03-07
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I've tried other take a ways around and nowhere compares to Masala. Staff are friendly, they deliver for free, the restaurant is beautiful. Outstanding food, I've never had a bad meal
aly21uk . 2016-02-26
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Last Wedensday 50 women from my fitness class attended a charity evening at Masalas. We paid £6 per head for the meal which was superb. Despite only 4 mains available, the extras that came with h the meal was plenty. Food was piping hot and replaced often. The sundries were my favourite, with a lovely choice of veg and rices. However, there were no vegetarian main meals. One other criticism by my ladies, it was very cold in the restaurant and only two gas stoves keeping the place warm. The staff were very accommodating and even gave us a meal for two for our raffle. Good value for money & highly recommend the buffet style dining.
Neg73 . 2016-02-19
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Awful curry house! The food is decent for the price but the service is a joke! The staff are very rude and grumpy, they only have time for the regulars or big spenders! This makes you feel very unwelcome! the carpets are filthy they look like they've haven't been washed in years. The older waiter is god awful! Won't clear your plate, say please or thank in all the time I've been going there he's never smiled! Will never be going there again! Has gone way downhill!!!!
chris0193 . 2015-11-23
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We ordered a large amount of food for a take away, we were told no drivers were available so we would have to collect, this was not a problem. When we got there we had to wait an additional 40 mins over the pick up time for the food to be brought out to us. When we returned we discovered some of our order was missing and other dishes were not what was ordered. We rang and were asked to return so the missing dishes could be provided. When we got there we were informed that the dishes had not been ordered so we would need to pay extra, and that the dishes provided were all correct...basically called us liars. They did admit the number of sides provided were incorrect but said all the main dishes were what we asked for despite showing them a list of what was read out over the phone. We were treated very rudely and will not be returning. This is a shame as this used to be a brilliant restaurant with really friendly staff don't know what has happened.
Owen W . 2015-11-16
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Attended a charity evening at the well established and popular Masala restaurant. Very impressive that they offer to hold such evenings and apparently they are very popular. This was far from the truth! Money grabbing was the only things they had on their minds. Drink prices were extortionate and to think that we were supporting a small charity it was not made clear that they had to have a minimum of 50 guests. Practically impossible! Charged for 50 guests when there were nowhere near that in attendance resulting in the charity making little money. Pointless! Far from supporting. On discussing this with other guests there are far better options in other restaurants for nights of this sort. Food was average with very little meat in curries. Usually a regular customer but having experienced this will not be returning and do not recommend!
Bwcio . 2015-11-16
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Really enjoyed the food and the service was excellent. For me the disappointment was the decor. Not in the least Indian, more like an ordinary cafe..
Selina M . 2015-11-03
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We were staying in the area and stopped here for dinner. The best Indian I think we have ever had! Great service and a delicious meal. Would definitely come back here if we are in the area again.
GinaJ89 . 2015-10-25
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My family and I are a regular at the Sunday buffet and try to visit at least once per month as it never disappoints. The team at Masala lay on an excellent selection of apertisers (poppadoms, chutneys, tandoori & tikka chicken, onion bhaji, etc) and a good selection of curry's that cover all tastes from mild to hot. There is no limit on portion size unlike some places where there is an insistance on clearing a plate before ordering another. The team also welcome the children along and encourage them to try the different curry's on offer. Although I've commented on the buffet here the normal weeknight and weekend service is of the same high quality and I would recommend the Goan Lamb Vindaloo to those that like a little heat in their curry, it's truly exceptional.
Andrew C . 2015-10-18
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Oredered a takeaway for delivery for my partners birthday which we looking forward to and have done many times before and always had a fantastic meal and been able to pay by card over the phone ... However tonight not able to do that as " we don't do that anymore " no explanation , no apology just we don't do it ah well you are missing out on vital business if you can afford to do that ... well cheesed off staff attitude was uncaring too ....
Andrew G . 2015-10-17
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We were a party of five and everyone of us enjoyed our meal.It was tasty,hot,plentiful and well presented.
Collthedoll2014 . 2015-09-10
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The food here is absolutely second to none, with the Chicken Tikka Biryani being my favourite! The service is brilliant with the lads, Tanvir and Salik, always full of it !! but once you know them they're half tidy .. . They are very busy, but despite this their quality of food and care is maintained consistently. Highly recommended to all. Give it a go if you have a bad meal I'll make it up to you x
jeffb31 . 2015-09-05
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We had dinner on a Wednesday night and the place was busy. There was lot more selection than you can find generally. The food tasted great and will definitely return next year when we visit Wales.
nimmy200 . 2015-08-29
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Good enough and far better than village average. The service is acceptable, the place is clean and quiet and food is ok
JoseRevuelta . 2015-08-16
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Been here a few times and the food has been spot on each time! Very friendly staff too! Highly recommend!
Nikki L . 2015-08-16
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I love going here. The all you can eat buffet is fantastic value for money and give you the chance to try new things without wasting too much!
Amy E . 2015-08-07
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Been going here for many years with my father, staff are so friendly so happy to see you, any family celebration we go here for a lovely meal would recommend this restaurant food is fab
Debs74ggg . 2015-08-04
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We usually use this restaurant for a takeaway for just the two of us but visited last weekend as a family for a special celebration.The food was delicious and the service excellent.
Rarebit_7 . 2015-07-25
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Called last Friday night for a table of 4. Everything was first class. The food, drinks and service. This is by far the best Indian cuisine Llanelli has to offer! I have been having takeaways from here for many years but rarely have the chance to eat in! What a treat it was! The food hot and tasty, and the service personal and friendly. I would highly recommend anyone to visit Masala. You won't be disappointed. Chicken Dhansak and Chicken Muli are two of my favourites, along with the Chicken Chat pathi starter. Go on - give Masala a go!!
Ryan P . 2015-07-24
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We are completely at a loss why this restaurant ranks a measly 75th out of 122 restaurants in Llanelli. It is excellent. We went on a Sunday, which turned out to be a buffet night. The buffet was the most extensive we have seen in an Indian restaurant - 9 different curries and a plethora of starters. Although the restaurant was understandably busy the service was efficient and friendly. While the buffet selection was mainstream it was delicious and at £7.95 a head fantastic VFM. We are sure the menu on other days will be just as good. We will definitely go back. Highly recommended.
MrMrsRML . 2015-07-21
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We have been here alot of times usually with family members or with friends and have always enjoyed, the staff are very welcoming and nothing is too much bother! I highly recommend the thali dishes as there so lovely and excellent value as a sharing meal! (usually end up taking food home) . Have never tried the buffet so can't really comment on it! Have visted also with young children and they also enjoy. Will definitely be there again.
Cheryl l . 2015-07-17
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Brillant service! Beautiful food and a wonderful atsomphere, very pleased and one of the best indian in carmarthenshire! Will definitely visit again
LukeNelson . 2015-07-03
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The food is second to none and the staff are really friendly and helpful. Couldn't find fault with this establishment.
Bernadette W . 2015-06-27
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I used to live in the Slough, Southall area and had a plethora of good quality Indian sub continent food. So far this restaurant is within the top three, but is definitely not third in my list
bobe17 . 2015-06-03
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Have been here many times before for their famous Sunday buffet and have had no complaints and enjoyed the food. My daughter wanted a curry night out with her friends for her 17th birthday at the Masala and thankfully the Masala welcomed them! My daughter said that they had a fantastic time and the food and service were great (as usual).Not to be outdone, the ones not invited to the birthday meal decided to have a takeaway. Beautiful meal and very welcoming when I picked it up. If you happen to be in Llanelli and fancy a curry, do go to the Masala, it is a cracker!
DebDonuts . 2015-05-28
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I had heard so Many good things about this restaurant so went for a Sunday buffet. We called at around 3 pm there was plenty of choice but it was cold so not enjoyable won't be returning as was left disappointed
jonesr1 . 2015-05-10
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Food.. cold unedible.Service.. the worst ive ever come acrossStaff.. Rude and disrespectfulnever again
shannon-fitz . 2015-05-01
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Had a meal for four on Saturday night. Friendly and attentive staff. Food was very tasty and the portions were very big. My wife says the chicken tikka biryani was the best she's ever had and the portion was easily enough for two people.Would recommend for anyone after an Indian in Llanelli.
thegunners1978 . 2015-04-19
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thought id give this a chance after reading some of the more positive reviews but boy was i wrong. the title of the review says it all, service was utter crap and to top it all of the food wasn't better. one of the waiters standing by the bar had the sourest face ever, looked directly at him for some service but he totally ignored our table. i will never visit this place again, would not recommend this restaurant at all!
Samantha L . 2015-01-12
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Excellent staff in a very enjoyable atmosphere. The food was presented to the table in a good manor & served well. The food came to the table in good time. I must say the Chuckney tray is the best I've seen in & around the area.
David G . 2015-01-12
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I have been a customer at this Indian restaurant for a number of years and I have to say I have never had a bad experience - staff are always polite and friendly and the food is always lovely. On a few occasions, I have had to wait longer than usual for food, but when it's busy, I appreciate that things cannot be done straight away and there may be a little delay, but at the end of the day, food doesn't take 5 minutes to cook, and staff can and always will do their best to serve people within a reasonable time! I will definitely be continuing to visit this place for food - I have no issues whatsoever with the place, the food or the staff!
Rainbow1989 . 2015-01-10
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Granted like some other reviews was very busy full to bursting but where else can u go where the food is still cooked per order yeah we had to wait to longer than normal but standard of food was still excellent won't go anywhere else Rome wasn't built in a day n a excellent curry ain't tossed together in 5 mins
Nev A . 2015-01-09
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As similar to the other reviews about New Years Eve. The behaviour of some staff towards customers and the total disrespect they have shown was shocking. They had obviously taken on too many bookings, even though it was New Years Eve, everyone was waiting way over time to be seated and also have their takeaways. Our table was booked for 8, we were finally seated at about 9, to which I sat on a soaking wet chair !! We then had our chutney tray which was the left over tray from someone else, it had obviously been used as one of the chutneys was more or less empty, and you could see where it had been used and spilt over the sides of tray. 10.15 came along, but still no meal !! So with a wet bottom, a hungry son, and no longer having an appetite to eat anything from this horrendous restaurant we walked out with out paying. There are other Indians in Llanelli to try out, so I really wouldn't bother wasting your time or your money in this place. I personally will never step a foot inside there again. !!
Angelj39 . 2015-01-03
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I have been a regular user of this establishment but after last night, never again. I ordered a take away at 1820 and was told it would be ready for 1900. Arrived at 1900 to collect food. Paid for the order and was told food would be right out! There were quite a few other people waiting there as well and I wasn't surprised as this was New Years Eve. I waited patiently, chatting to some other people that I knew who were either waiting for their tables or for take away food.I enquired at 1930 if there was a problem with my order and I was told 'I will go and check and let you know'. He never came back to speak to me. More people continued to arrive for pre-booked tables and pre-ordered take aways, until in the end there was no standing room inside and people were actually waiting outside, being unable to get inside.Despite asking numerous staff (that were clearly very harassed and busy and quite honestly unable to cope with the demand) including one of the owners, I was continually fobbed off saying they would check or that food would be right out. By 2030 I was at the point of asking for a refund when the order was brought out, handed to me, and then the member of staff turned away and walked off. Even a simple apology would have been gratefully received, but clearly that was too much trouble.During my 90 minute wait for one meal, I witnessed a table of 15 people leave as they had been seated for two and a half hours and had only had a chutney tray and pappodums by that point. Again, I did not hear any apology being made.Other people on hearing the waiting times that were seated and standing waiting for tables booked for between 1930 and 2000 simply got up and walked out. It is a shame that grred on behalf of the owners will in the long run cost them dearly as I am sure that the people that walked out last night will never return. I include myself in that list.I have used Masala on numerous occasions at the Sunday buffet, many, many booked meals and also the take away service. You may feel I am being a little unfair to base this on just last nights experience. However, this is the third or fourth time now that I have had to wait an excessive amount of time. Once we endured a three hour wait at our table when we visited on the annual town Carnival night, it was only because we were a party of 12 on that occasion that we waited as we were unlikely to get in anywhere else without prior reservations.It is such a shame that the owners have damaged their reputation as the food has always been very good. But I am sorry, you have lost my custom now.
Happy H . 2015-01-01
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New year's eve. Table booked for 8:00pm.Not seated until 8.15 so made to wait in a very busy waiting room with no offer of a drink whatsoever. After being seated no waiter approached the table for 20 minutes to offer drinks. By this time it was 8:40. Ordered chutney tray, finished that by 9:00 and no order taken until 9:15. Waited 2 hours and still no sign of food, went to ask what was the wait and waiter swore and argued with me. We left without paying. Absolutely appauling.
BenD1992 . 2015-01-01
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Looking forward to an nice evening with my family before seeing in the NY, sat down just after 7pm and had to leave (along with several other couples/groups) due to still not being served our main course by 10pm! A group that sat down just after 8pm were eating their main course by 9.30pm, very disappointing end to 2014 and won't return for a meal or a takeaway plus the staff were quit rude to people when asking about the delay in being served.
kevin332015 . 2015-01-01
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Fuimos un sábado por la noche con mi novia. El restaurante tiene un ambiente agradable y el personal era amable. El servicio era estupendo y la comida tardó en llegar realmente rápida. Me encanta el curry caliente y fue de lejos el mejor curry que hemos tenido. El precio también era increíble. Muy satisfecho y recomiendo este lugar! 10/10.
currycookedlambchickenFuimos un sábado por la noche con mi novia. El restaurante tiene un ambiente agradable y el personal era amable. El servicio era estupendo y la comida tardó en llegar realmente rápida. Me encanta el curry caliente y fue de lejos el mejor curry que hemos tenido. El precio también era increíble. Muy satisfecho y recomiendo este lugar! 10/10.
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