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Masala Spice - Goleta

4.7 (10)
$30 and under
Indian
5796 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117-2347

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Masala Spice - Goleta

4.7
$30 and under
Indian
Goleta

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Kid-friendly
We at masala spice signify the true traditions and culinary treasures of our homeland ,presented to you in our restaurant , where we welcome you to come and try our delicacies , handcrafted by our chef to take you on a soulful journey through our spice mountains and curry streams to the land of incredible flavor and true satisfaction.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Sri Lankan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 770-8989
  • Website
    https://www.masalaspicesb.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rajesh Selvarathnam
  • Catering
    Masala Spice provides multiple options for your events. Enjoy our handcrafted menu and personalized service to ensure a memorable evening. We also offer corporate lunch and full-service menus.<br />Please get in touch with our manager<br />(805) 770 8989 Cater@MasalaSpiceSB.com<br />It’s Personal. We will work with you to create a menu that fits your taste,
  • Private party facilities
    Masala Spice provides multiple options for your events. Enjoy our handcrafted menu and personalized service to ensure a memorable evening. We also offer corporate lunch and full-service menus.Please get in touch with our manager(805) 770 8989 Cater@MasalaSpiceSB.comIt’s Personal. We will work with you to create a menu that fits your taste,
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    5796 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117-2347
  • Neighborhood
    Goleta
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Lunch Buffet Everyday 11:30pm to 2:30pm

    1 - 25 people

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM
    Lunch Buffet Everyday 11:30pm to 2:30pm, you can also enjoy our regular menus as well.

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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(10)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

  1. cynthia Gold

    Los Angeles27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 1, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the dishes was not as shown on the website. Chopped eggplant, not slices. Order moderate, butcwas top hot. Other didh was tasty. Alas, one dinner became sick after eating. Overall, my experience was somewhat disappointing. Server was trying too hard, but nice. Having a new chef really isnt satifactory as an explanation for a different dish, than photo

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  2. Sean Gold

    Central Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The magic gunpowder idli is phenomenal as is the papdi chaat!

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  3. Naresh Gold

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very accommodating for my son’s graduation lunch and able to add a couple more seats last minute.

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  4. Sean Gold

    Central Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always! Pani puri and dhai puri were great.

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  5. Mark

    London38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 12, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I live in London where we have an embarrassment of excellent Indian restaurants and I can say in all honesty that Masala Spice is easily on par with the best of what we have on offer. The menu is large and varied with plenty of vegetarian options. Their curries are well balanced, their tandoori chicken is sizzling and flavourful. We always start with the Gobi Manchurian which is a fried cauliflower dish that is large enough to be a main. The portions are large; you'll never go away hungry. In fact, you'll probably leave with boxes of leftovers. The booths are a little small and are pretty cramped for four adults. The place gets busy and noisy so if you can, sit outside. They also do a lunch buffet (which I haven't tried) and take-away. Always on our list when we're in town.

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  6. Patty

    Central Coast5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve lunch buffet had an excellent selection, but like most buffets the food started tasting the same. Naan bread was not made readily available with buffet food. If the restaurant is planning to close at 2:30pm, they should stop taking reservations at 1:30pm and not take them all the way to 2:30pm. My mistake was to make reservations for 2:00pm and only had a rushed 30 min timeframe to eat before the buffet + dessert + tea was removed.

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  7. Erin Gold

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall very nice experience with delicious dishes well prepared and fresh. Service was welcoming and friendly. Will be going back soon to try more dishes. A winner!

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  8. Mayfair

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always delicious, our party of 8 people had a wonderful time.

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  9. Timmy

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent food options. Cost of meal was above average and portions were small. Mango lassee Garlic and butter naan Spicy shrimp app was really good Butter chicken- flavorful but small portion Spicy goat vindaloo- not much heat or flavor. Very small meats with bone.

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  10. Tom Gold

    Central Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently great food. We opted to forgo some of our regular favorites and tried some new dishes -- the Chicken Saag and the Fish Moilsee -- and both were excellent.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Sri Lankan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 770-8989
  • Website
    https://www.masalaspicesb.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rajesh Selvarathnam
  • Catering
    Masala Spice provides multiple options for your events. Enjoy our handcrafted menu and personalized service to ensure a memorable evening. We also offer corporate lunch and full-service menus.<br />Please get in touch with our manager<br />(805) 770 8989 Cater@MasalaSpiceSB.com<br />It’s Personal. We will work with you to create a menu that fits your taste,
  • Private party facilities
    Masala Spice provides multiple options for your events. Enjoy our handcrafted menu and personalized service to ensure a memorable evening. We also offer corporate lunch and full-service menus.Please get in touch with our manager(805) 770 8989 Cater@MasalaSpiceSB.comIt’s Personal. We will work with you to create a menu that fits your taste,
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    5796 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117-2347
  • Neighborhood
    Goleta
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

Masala Spice’s lunch buffet, especially the Sunday buffet, draws the biggest crowds, while some dinner visits are described as more mellow and relaxed.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

Yes, guests note you can sit outside, and many recommend doing so when the dining room gets busy.

Masala Spice offers a warm, welcoming dining room with genuinely friendly service and thoughtful décor; booths are intimate and some guests find them a touch compact, while dinners can feel mellow.

Yes, Masala Spice - Goleta is family-friendly: staff accommodated a graduation lunch and multiple guests call it a great place to bring kids.

Portions tend to be generous, guests frequently report large servings, leftovers, and entrees substantial enough to share.

Sunday lunch is a standout, guests rave about the Sunday lunch buffet, especially the dosa station and special items like the Sri Lankan fish curry.

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Masala Spice - Goleta

4.7
$30 and under
Indian
Goleta

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
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