Myeongdong is one of the major shopping hubs of Seoul, with many amazing stores with the hottest and trendiest products, but one thing about shopping is that it can be tiring!
If you're planning on a big shopping adventure, stopping to recharge with a good meal is essential.
The Masala is conveniently located inside the shopping mall and serves Indian Cuisine that is Halal friendly.
Read on for all the details about our visit!
Information
Address: 서울특별시 중구 명동길 14, 눈스퀘어 6F
Noon Square 6F, 14 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Hours: 11:30-22:00
Public Transit: 7minute walk from Euljiro 1-ga (을지로입구역) exit 6
Menu
You can order single serving meals or sets for 2 or 3 people.
MENU | PRICE (KRW) |
|---|---|
Curry | |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 15,000 |
| Shrimp Vindaloo | 16,000 |
| Palak Paneer | 15,000 |
Tandoori | |
| Tandoori Chicken | Half 12,000 Full 21,000 |
| Malai Tikka | 13,000 |
| Shrimp Tandoori | 25,000 |
Fried Rice | |
| Lamb Biryani | 11,900 |
| Vegetable Pulao | 10,900 |
Nan | |
| Plain | 2,500 |
| Paneer | 4,000 |
| Butter | 3,000 |
Dinner Sets | |
| 2 Person | 45,900 |
| 3 Person | 66,900 |
Our Visit
We arrived at The Masala around 7:00 PM on a Thursday and it was not too busy at this hour, though there were some other patrons already there.
The interior decor pays hommage to India, with elephant statues and Hindu deities, along with other Indian-style motifs and tea sets.
There are large panels with writing on them that act as decor and dividers to break up the space with style.
We were seated in the corner by a window, though the view from that side of the building is not much, so there are red string drapes that add to the atmosphere nicely.
Even the plates are part of the decor.
We were quite hungry so we decided to order the 2 person set, which includes salad, Tandoori chicken, 2 types of curry (your choice), nan (choose from plain, honey, garlic, butter, or cheese), rice, and 2 drinks.
The Masala Salad
The salad was served on a large piece of nan cut into quarters and has a sweet and tangy dressing. Overall, not a bad salad, but nothing to write home about.
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
The Tandoori chicken is marinated for over 24 hours and is lean and not at all greasy, a very healthy dish with a lot of flavor.
Tandoori Chicken Wings
The set also comes with 4 chicken wings, also marinated in Indian spices and packed full of flavor.
Shrimp Vindaloo
This tasted like a tomato-based curry, which we were not expecting from a Vindaloo. It had a tanginess almost reminiscent of cocktail sauce, so it didn't taste out of place with the shrimp.
Palak Paneer
The spinach flavor came through nicely and didn't get lost in the the other flavors as can happen sometimes in my experience. This is one of favorite dishes so I was glad it was an option with the set menu.
Plain Nan
We opted for the plain nan, which was as you would expect. As everyone knows, true purpose of this bread is just to act as a vessel for other flavorful foods.
The total cost for the 2 person set was 45,900 won and we even had leftovers to bring home.
Since the food was not heavy and greasy, we left feeling full, but not sluggish and tired, which was good since we had shopping to do!
How To Get There
At Euljiro 1-ga (을지로입구영) walk out of exit 6 and go straight for about 4 minutes.
Source: Noon Square FacebookTurn left when you get to Noon Square shopping complex.
Walk into the mall entrance and take the elevator to the 6th floor.
