1100 Center Ridge Drive, Austin, TX
A halal certificate is clearly visible on the premises of this restaurant. From the management: 'We are carry only Halal meats at all locations. Each location also has a halal certificate from the vendor. The employee may not be aware of this, but this is our corporate program and all stores receive meats from same supplier.'
MasalaWok is a Casual Asian and Indian Diner featuring best of Asian and Indian dishes. Asian menu features a blend of typical Asian and Indian inspired Chinese dishes. Indian menu features traditional curries prepared with fresh herbs and seasonings, and meats cooked in tandoor oven. MasalaWok is a better place to eat because of the fresh, made-to-order food prepared with fresh-grounded spices, fresh vegetables and meats.
1100 Center Ridge Drive, Austin, TX
Soooo much better than the Dallas locations! the taste was amazing, clean restaurant, great service. Walked expecting mediocre food but was blown away at how good it was. We live in Dallas and even at the top of their game back in the days in Dallas, this location tops them.
I love Masala Wok's Chicken 65! I think I've tried their Kung Pao and Chicken Lollipops as well (I forgot), but I've always had a good experience with them. I'd recommend them to anyone interested in trying out.
Food was not good at all. I would not come back here. I was disappointed based upon the other reviews I read.
Foods not great, I'd say average at best.
i ate here last night.., the food was realllyyy good... i didnt have chinese for such a long time and someone suggested this place.. the portions were huge.. i ordered the simple fried rice and chicken manchurian with noodles as a side.. the fried rice came in large bowl... will definitely go again iA...guys seriously it was really good.. =)
Big disappointment: cashier said this place is not halal.
Excellent Halal Chinese Food, Sesame Chicken is a personal Favorite! They carry a Halal Meat Certificate for those who care!
The food was pretty good basil rice sucks
low quality, and not a clean environment to eat
Stopped in for dinner after given verbal assurance the meat was halal. My family ordered Masala Noodles, Yellow Fried Rice, and Chicken Tikka Masala. Everything was quite good, thougt CTM is better in desi restaurants. As with other locations, the portions are good, the decor is very pleasant, clean washrooms, and excellent service.
Jun 2010 - Rating 5 stars! This place has made a 180 degree turn and is now fabulous! Food is awesome, environment good and people friendly. I wish others who have left bad reviews in the past would take time to re-visit them and update their ratings. Best Indo-Chinese food in Austin. --------------- Oct 28, 2007 - Rating 0 stars: Absolutely worst food that i have ever tasted. Its been a few months that we went there and ordered 4 different chinese dishes and 2 soups and amazingly each one was a piece of crap. AVOID AT ALL COSTS
Pathetic place. Its a rip off for the price. Quantity is not even enough for a kid. They just want to make money for saving on raw material. What a poor management of a restaurant. I would never go to this place.
Food was very chain like - there was hardly anyone when I went to get some take out - I would go back if there wasn't any else around
WARNING! They serve non-zabihah chicken nuggets. The owner always says all food is halal, but when asked about chicken nuggets he owned up.
Horrible, horrible food. These guys dont know how to cook food and are basically running there business thanks to the poor white and mexican crowd which doesn't have a clue of what good desi food is. I'd prefer McDonalds Fillet Fish Sandwich anytime over this place.
Very poor deshi food and poor chinese food, that's how I remember Masala Wok. Unfortunately Austin does not have halal chinese place, so had to go there more than once. (comment based on my visit there in 2004-06)
I agree with Shamim33...Food was quite poor. I have never tasted chicken corn soup so sweet! We ordered a few other desi dishes..and they tasted not good at all...Chow mein and Hot N Sour soup was good..i would say stay away from Desi dishes
Visited May 2007. Food was quite poor. I have never tasted chicken corn soup so sweet! The kakobs were dry. This is a rip-off in the name of Halal. Unfortunately Austin does not have too many halal restuarants.
I ordered vegetable chow mein and my husband ordered the shrimp masala noodles. Both were pretty horrible. We were going to order chicken, but they told us they were out. During our meal, I saw a little boy come in with 2 whole chickens in yellow (commercialized like) bags in an HEB grocery bag and handed it to the cashier. That made me a bit suspicious. I inquired with the cashier about whether they served halal and he confirmed. I asked where he got the meat from and he said they get it from Houston. I then told him that I saw the little boy walk in with the 2 whole chickens (I said nothing else), and he said the chickens were for the workers. That makes me a bit suspicious.
My friends and I have a regular Masala-Wok-night because the food is great, the decor is fun, and the portions are huge. I love that you can order every meal as Mild, Medium, or Spicy. I would recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala because it is decadant and addictive. Also, the Blazing Masala Noodles, Masala Fried Rice, and Chicken Lollipops. My friends and I stick to these meals only because some of the other food is not so great. Also, the kid's menu has some tasty options, but adults cannot order from this part of the menu (Chicken nuggets should be available for all ages!).
One serving big enough for two. I ordered medium but it was too spicy. If you dont like too spicy just order mild. Food was OK. Restaurant was busy.
The place is clean but anyone who has had "desi" chinese, knows that the food here REALLY REALLY is horrible. The Chilli Chicken tastes like someone brought in left overs from "asian week" at the Home Ec. class in Yeehaw High School, Texas! I cannot believe my fellow "Desi's" saying the food was good. If you want Desi chinese, don't go there.
Place is clean but food is pricy for its portions. I have been there twice and have no more desire to go ther again.
Took my father here, and he loved it! I found it pretty good myself, although I was expecting more fusion items rather than a menu that was half Chinese, half Indo-Pak. Very clean and stylish restaurant.
I went to this restaurant yesterday. Food was really very good. I had Masala Wok with beef and shrimp. Very good. They have a certificate showing that they have halal meat. Hot-N-Sour soup was just OK. I agree that music was loud. One thing I was surprise to see that they had one sign saying that alcohol permission is pending.
hello,the food is good,but in less quantity and expensive,but not sure whether the non veg is zabihah or not,the vegetarian is good as we had only vegetarian and yes its sounds like we step into a disco,music is too loud,we could barely converse,thanks.
This is the same chain that has restaurants in Dallas. They do have a certificate from a Halal meat supplier in Dallas who supplies them with the meat and can show it to you upon request. The Chinese dishes are excellent. The Indian dishes that I tried were not bad either.