Indian Tapas in Queens With Duck Mastak and Retro Style
Share duck mastak and chicken curry over Indian tapas in Queens, with retro decor and an extensive cocktail list.
🦆 Duck Mastak and Curry
Masala Box serves Indian tapas in Queens from a restaurant and bar on Bell Blvd, where a retro interior sets the tone for elevated cooking. The menu pairs refined entrees with a tapas selection built for sharing, and the duck mastak arrives with two sauces regulars call flawless.
The southern Indian chicken curry is the dish to order first, creamy, richly spiced and perfectly cooked, with naan and rice that draw steady praise. Vegetarians have saag paneer, and butter chicken, tikka masala and biryani cover the classics. The cocktail selection and beer menu run deep, and service is friendly.
The room is clean, comfortable and on the smaller side, which makes reserving ahead the right call for a group. Hours run 3 PM to 9 PM on weekdays and 1 PM to 9 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and free street parking nearby makes the drive easy.
