Masala Elaichi Indian Restaurant

I ordered chicken biryani and I got yellow rice with chicken and cashews..and onions. So..it comes close to Indian food but misses the mark in authenticity. The new management keeps the place a lot brighter and cleaner, there is a lot of light inside now and the chairs are big and comfortable at some tables. The table for two is small for two people if they order different dishes. I love the traditional looking umbrellas made in India, possibly from Gujarat or Rajasthan, the decor is quite charming and listening to Indian tunes playing in their TV is relaxing. I wish Indian restaurants in Vermont would bring actual Indian chefs to cook instead it seems some are students working or people who are from South Asian descent but they are not professional chefs so the food is never going to be as good as what you get in India or even in bigger cities like New York, Dallas or Montreal.

There are not many restaurants that utilize such quality ingredients, spices, and herbs to create such complex and appetizing choices on the menu. The flavors resemble quality home cooking that is very authentic. My wife and I rave about this family owned corner restaurant to everyone. These people can cook and, yes, service is great too 👍🏻

Hands down the best lunch special in the state. Two small curries, a pile of their amazing rice and an order of naan for 12$ You really can’t beat it. The specials rotate depending on the day of the week as well so it’s always fresh, they have vegetarian options as well for the same price.

Update! Tried again and ordered a meal--what a difference! Sign said "under new management" for months--sooo, I ordered my usual--butter chicken, apps and bread--all terrific! Flavor was sublime and well cooked. Apps were generous and tasty. Nice to have a great go to for Indian cuisine. Great customer service! I ordered take out--chicken masala, butter paneer masala, chicken madras & veg pakora. Maybe it was just a bad night for me, but I ordered medium on the entrees and it was very spicy--so much I couldn't really taste the food. Veg pakora was a very generous portion--but was heavily breaded-so much so it was kinda gross. I've been going here for years--seems like new owners and I understand that they have their style of dishes--but I can't say I would want to order again. I remember a light and delicious chicken masala--creamy--not something like out of a bottle (Pataks). But if this style of dish is your jam--enjoy.

Best Indian food I've had in a long time maybe ever. I got my go to of curry chicken with garlic naan. It is amazing! I saved some for breakfast but almost couldn't resist raiding the fridge in the middle of the night to get a snack. The owners are very nice and they even gave me a free dessert that is delicious. I dont know what it is called but I'd describe it as an Indian spiced rice pudding. I will be eating from here again for sure. Right now they are take out only but I look forward to dining in one day soon once covid is under control.

My new favorite Indian restaurant! Their dosa is to die for! The naan is soft and perfectly laminated, the pakora crunchy and the curries wonderfully spiced! An excellent spot for college students, families, date night etc

I get Indian all over in my travels. The food I get from Masala Eleichi compares with the best I’ve had anywhere. Appetizer, main dish, papadum, naan- it is always superb. So happy we have them in our area.