Masalawala & Sons
Masalawala & Sons serves Bengali Indian food in Brooklyn, with craft cocktails and Opinionated About Dining casual recognition in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
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- Address
- 365 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
- Website
- masalawala.com
Saves & bookings on Pearl
Bengali Indian dishes: Daab Chingri and Kosha Mangsho
Bengali Indian is the focus, with Macher Dim, Daab Chingri, Kosha Mangsho, Keema Kaleji, and Biyebarir Fish Fry among the named dishes. That gives planners a regional frame beyond a broad Indian category.
Opinionated About Dining casual recognition
Opinionated About Dining ranked Masalawala & Sons number 329 in its 2024 Casual in North America list and number 520 in 2025, then recommended it in 2026. The sequence signals sustained casual-dining attention.
365 5th Ave with craft cocktails
365 5th Ave anchors the Brooklyn plan, while craft cocktails, casual dress, lively noise, and leisurely pacing shape the visit. Dinner and brunch both fit the format.
Booking and Cost Snapshot
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masalawala & Sons | Park Slope, Bengali Indian | $$$ | ||
| Veerays | $$$ | Michelin Plate | East Midtown-Turtle Bay, Modern Indian Speakeasy | |
| Red Onion | East Village, Authentic Indian | $$$ | , | |
| Malai Marke | East Village, Modern Regional Indian | $$ | , | |
| Sahib | $$ | , | Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Authentic Mughlai Indian | |
| Vatan | $$ | , | Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Gujarati Vegetarian Thali |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #520
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #329
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At a Glance
- Lively
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Group Dining
- Casual Hangout
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Terrace
- Design Destination
- Craft Cocktails
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Lively, warmly lit space with colorful murals, busy and buzzy yet warm and inviting, like eating at a family function.