Where Bollywood Meets the Streets of Mumbai — Right on Bleecker Street

Masala Times brings the electric energy of Mumbai's street food scene to the heart of Greenwich Village. Bold spices, fresh-made dishes, Bollywood on the speakers — this isn't just dinner, it's a full sensory experience.

How It All Started

In 2009, owner Hemant Phul was running a nightclub in the Meatpacking District when he started feeding late-night crowds something they didn't expect: smoky kebabs and fiery curries straight from the streets of Mumbai. The response was immediate. New Yorkers couldn't get enough.

By 2010, that after-hours experiment had become Masala Times — a proper home for Mumbai's most beloved street food, right here in Greenwich Village.

What Makes Us Different

Everything is made fresh to order, using quality ingredients and zero artificial colors or food dyes — just real spices doing what real spices do. Our dishes are bold, deeply spiced, and made without shortcuts, whether you're grabbing a quick Kathi Roll or settling in for a full curry.

A few things you'll notice right away:

Kathi Rolls packed with twice the filling you'd find anywhere else. Curries that are fiery, fragrant, and always made from scratch. Street food classics — Samosa Chaat, Bhel Puri, Biryani, and more — that taste like home. Bollywood beats and an atmosphere that transports you straight to Mumbai.

Come for the flavors. Stay for the vibes. Leave smelling like masala — we consider that a compliment.