Masala Trail

Amazing experience!! Way way better than regular conventional Indian restaurants. We ordered deconstructed samosa, chilli fried paneer, butter naan, paneer bhuna, veg fried rice, dal tadka and Garam jamun in pistachio ice cream . None of the dishes disappointed us. From the presentation to the taste, everything was so so unique and good!!

Special mention to Moe, who was quite friendly and recommended us what to try. Since we are vegetarians and wanted to try a different type of paneer curry, he specially asked the chef to prepare paneer bhuna which was not in menu.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS GEM OF A RESTAURANT !!

Masala Trail is, without question, the best Indian restaurant we’ve ever been to. The food is absolutely phenomenal. We’ve brought countless friends and family here over time, and every single person agrees this is the best Indian food they’ve ever had.

Every visit is a true culinary journey. The depth of flavour, the perfectly balanced spices, and the intoxicating aromas make each dish unforgettable. You can genuinely taste the care, expertise, and passion in every bite. No matter how many times we return, the experience never gets old, it somehow gets better each time.

The service is equally exceptional. Moe goes above and beyond to create a warm, welcoming, and personalized experience. He truly takes the time to understand each guest’s tastes and preferences, offering thoughtful recommendations that never miss. His attention to detail and genuine hospitality elevate the entire dining experience and make every visit feel special.

If you’re looking for outstanding food, incredible service, and a memorable dining experience, Masala Trail is an absolute must. We cannot recommend it highly enough and will continue to bring everyone we know here!

The food was delicious. Thanks to Mujeeb for the great service. I used to be a regular at Ishina and always loved their food, so I already knew what to expect. I had roti, daal makhni, avocado mint tikka chicken, and cutting chai. Everything tasted amazing.

One thing worth mentioning is that over the past few years, many new Indian restaurants have opened all over Ottawa. Unfortunately, a lot of them struggle with consistency, hygiene, and overall experience. Masala Trail is different. You can tell they know what they are doing. They have experience running a proper restaurant, and it shows in the food, the cleanliness, and the service.

This is going to be my go to place for Indian food in Kanata from now on.

I had dinner here with my son this evening. The food and service was excellent! I had the nariyal chicken curry and my son had the tandoori salmon. We had rice and garlic naan to share. Everything was delicious! It was so delicious that I ordered another nariyal chicken curry meal to go!

The server was very kind and attentive. Gave us a wonderful complimentary dessert. The restaurant has a relaxed vibe, is clean and beautifully decorated. We definitely recommend it and we’ll definitely be back!

Masala Trail was incredible! The food was unreal — every dish was full of flavour and perfectly cooked. You have to try the Lamb Coconut Korma, it was to die for! Our server Moe was amazing — so friendly, attentive, and really made the whole experience even better. The service overall was top notch. We’ll definitely be coming back soon!