Mr. Masala | Our Story
A family table in Los Angeles
Mr. Masala is a family-owned Indian restaurant rooted in the warmth of Downtown Los Angeles, where founders Salma and Mohammed set out to make every guest feel genuinely at home. Two Los Angeles locations, one enduring table.
How it started
Salma and Mohammed founded Mr. Masala with a clear intention: to create a neighborhood Indian restaurant where families could gather, friends could reconnect, and every guest felt genuinely at home. That founding warmth is still the heart of everything we do.
Experience behind every dish
Our chefs and owners bring over four decades of combined experience, shaped by some of Los Angeles's most beloved Indian kitchens — Anarkali, Mumtaz, India Inn, and Agra Cafe. That depth of craft shows in every bowl of Chicken Tikka Masala and every piece of freshly baked naan.
A table for everyone
Our menu is built for mixed tables — halal dishes sit alongside vegetarian and vegan options, so no one has to compromise. Whether you're drawn to a fragrant Chicken Biryani or a hearty chickpea curry, there's a place set for you.