Masala Box

Masala Box It is to every Indian chef what a palette is to a painter. Traditionally it is referred to as a ‘dabba’ or Box.

Masala Box is an essential tool box at the core of all Indian cooking – a round stainless steel container within which are several small round containers that hold spices. My fondest memories growing up in humble settings were of family members gathered around for dinner, sharing bread and dishes over stories of the day. Our family history of migration took us from India to Philippines to Europe t

o Canada and now the US. I found that despite regional and cultural differences, we are all intrinsically alike; the act of eating and drinking together is the simplest form of pure joy and affirmation of being a family, connecting with friends and integrating into a community. It is unfortunate that the conventional understanding when it comes to Indian food is ‘hot and spicy’. A flavorful Indian meal requires understanding of how spices work together, it is a science and an art, based on Ayurvedic principles of well-being; every spice used in Indian cooking has health benefits that go beyond flavor and nourishment. Stemming from travels and assimilation of all cultural influences along the way, my love for food and passion for cooking is always evolving. The emphasis is always on freshness and flavor, ‘hotness’ is optional. My life’s journey has brought me here; we welcome you to our home. We are here to create, here to serve and above all here to connect. Hope for your reciprocation

khao, pio jiyo [eat, drink, live]

Sumita Gohal-Verma
Executive Chef

🍤🔥 our masala shrimp is the kind of dish you think about after the first biterich tomato masala, bold indian spices & ju...
05/28/2026

🍤🔥 our masala shrimp is the kind of dish you think about after the first bite

rich tomato masala, bold indian spices & juicy shrimp simmered to perfection ✨

best enjoyed with warm naan or steamed rice 🤍

📍MASALA BOX
42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361



(masala shrimp, spicy shrimp, crispy shrimp, indian seafood, halal seafood, halal food nyc, seafood lovers, buttery shrimp, flavorful appetizers, indian restaurant nyc, queens food, bayside restaurants, nyc eats, desi food, foodie reels)

some meals don’t just fill you up… they feel like home 🧡crispy puris, comforting dals, rich curries, fluffy rice, and al...
05/24/2026

some meals don’t just fill you up… they feel like home 🧡crispy puris, comforting dals, rich curries, fluffy rice, and all the little flavors that make an indian thali so special

a little sweet, a little spicy, a little everything—just how the perfect thali should be ✨

📍MASALA BOX
42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361



(indian thali, veg thali, indian comfort food, authentic indian food, halal food nyc, indian restaurant nyc, dal rice, puri, indian curry, homemade flavors, queens food, bayside restaurants, nyc eats, desi food, foodie reels)

good food, good mood… every single time 🤌📍MASALA BOX42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361 (indian food, grilled...
05/22/2026

good food, good mood… every single time 🤌

📍MASALA BOX
42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361



(indian food, grilled fish, flavorful rice, halal food nyc, halal indian food, smoky flavors, comfort food, nyc eats, queens food, bayside restaurants, indian restaurant nyc, foodie reels, aesthetic food plating)

from the streets of chandni chowk to your cravings in new york 😮‍🔥 spicy chaat, buttery parathas, crispy samosas, smoky ...
05/20/2026

from the streets of chandni chowk to your cravings in new york 😮‍🔥 spicy chaat, buttery parathas, crispy samosas, smoky kebabs… delhi just does food differently

every bite is loud, messy, flavorful, and absolutely unforgettable 🤌 if you know delhi food, you know the obsession is real

which one are you grabbing first? 👀

📍MASALA BOX
42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361



(delhi street food, indian street food, chaat, gol gappe, chole bhature, pav bhaji, samosa, kebabs, momos, jalebi, lassi, halal food nyc, halal indian food, indian restaurant nyc, queens food, bayside restaurants, nyc eats, desi food, chandni chowk food)

one bite and suddenly you’re on the streets of mumbai 🤌📍MASALA BOX42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361 (pav bh...
05/18/2026

one bite and suddenly you’re on the streets of mumbai 🤌

📍MASALA BOX
42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361



(pav bhaji, butter pav bhaji, mumbai street food, indian food, halal food nyc, halal indian food, spicy bhaji, buttery pav, comfort food, desi food, queens food, bayside restaurants, nyc eats, indian restaurant nyc, foodie reels)

these lamb chops came to steal the whole table 😮‍🔥 smoky, juicy, perfectly charred, and packed with bold flavor in every...
05/16/2026

these lamb chops came to steal the whole table 😮‍🔥 smoky, juicy, perfectly charred, and packed with bold flavor in every bite

one bite in and suddenly nobody wants to share anymore 🤌

📍MASALA BOX
42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361



(lamb chops, grilled lamb chops, halal food, halal food nyc, halal grill, indian food, indian restaurant nyc, smoky flavors, grilled meat, juicy lamb, queens food, bayside restaurants, nyc eats, foodie reels, desi food)

one bite and suddenly you’re on the streets of mumbai 🤌butter melting, bhaji sizzling, pav getting perfectly toasted 😮‍🔥...
05/14/2026

one bite and suddenly you’re on the streets of mumbai 🤌

butter melting, bhaji sizzling, pav getting perfectly toasted 😮‍🔥 this is the kind of comfort food that disappears in minutes

📍MASALA BOX
42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361



(pav bhaji, butter pav bhaji, mumbai street food, indian food, halal food nyc, halal indian food, spicy bhaji, buttery pav, comfort food, desi food, queens food, bayside restaurants, nyc eats, indian restaurant nyc, foodie reels)

summer in india isn’t complete without these drinks 😮‍🔥 from creamy lassis to spicy jaljeera and nostalgic aam panna… ev...
05/14/2026

summer in india isn’t complete without these drinks 😮‍🔥 from creamy lassis to spicy jaljeera and nostalgic aam panna… every sip feels like home

cooling, refreshing, packed with flavor, and made to survive the heat the desi way 🌿☀️ which one are you choosing first? 👀

📍MASALA BOX
42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361



(indian summer drinks, lassi, jaljeera, chaas, aam panna, nimbu pani, thandai, coconut water, desi drinks, refreshing drinks, indian food nyc, halal food nyc, queens food, bayside restaurants, nyc eats, south asian food)

can’t decide what to order? that’s exactly why the bento box exists 😮‍🔥 a little spicy, a little crispy, a little saucy…...
05/12/2026

can’t decide what to order? that’s exactly why the bento box exists 😮‍🔥 a little spicy, a little crispy, a little saucy… basically everything you were craving in one tray

📍MASALA BOX
42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361



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Mom deserves comfort food done right 💛This Mother’s Day, treat her to our buttery, flavor-packed Pav Bhaji special serve...
05/07/2026

Mom deserves comfort food done right 💛

This Mother’s Day, treat her to our buttery, flavor-packed Pav Bhaji special
served hot, fresh, and made with love. 🌸✨

Bring the family, make memories, and celebrate over food that feels like home.

📍MASALA BOX
42-02 Bell Blvd, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361
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42-02 Bell Boulevard
New York, NY
11361

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 9:30pm

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