Indian Cuisine at Masala Magic
by Ellen P.
(Woodbridge, Va)
Indian Cuisine at Masala Magic
Indian cuisine at
Masala Magic Indian Fusion Restaurant and Bar is now well established in Woodbridge, Virginia.
With the arrival of this new restaurant, I took yet another trip down memory lane...right here in Woodbridge, Virginia.
A culinary trip that is - this one combining the best of
southern Indian cuisine and
Nepalese specialties.
Located at 14313 Potomac Mills Road, in the Potomac Festival Shopping center, we were lucky enough to discover this new eatery before they even had a grand opening.
Judging from the crowd that night, they will quickly become a popular addition to our local restaurant scene.
Tables set with white tablecloths and neatly folded,
cloth napkins make for a true "restaurant" atmosphere. The background music does not drown out a conversation.
The menu alone took me back to the many eateries I frequented throughout India and in Kathmandu.

The fresh, hot and peppery pappadams definitely whet your appetite.
They were incredibly authentic tasting and it was easy to picture myself back on the porch at the beach side restaurant in Madras.
Oops...just dated myself there. Madras is now known as Chennai.
Picking something from the extensive menu was quite a chore but it just means I'll be back for more.
Decisions, decisions - Last night, my initial choice was the Lamb Biryani, then I opted for the Tikka Masala or the Tandoori Lamb. In the end, I ordered my favorite Seekh Kabob and J. ordered the Goat Masala.
Both were well prepared, served up by a friendly staff and spot on in flavor.
We'll be back for more...
Photo courtesy of
Fine Cooking