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Masala Desi Cafe is a vibrant and cozy Indian restaurant serving authentic flavors of India in the heart of Burlingame, CA. Located at 321 Primrose Rd, our cafe is a perfect spot to relax and unwind over a cup of coffee or a delicious meal. As a popular Coffee shop, we take pride in our specialty coffee drinks made from high-quality beans, carefully roasted to bring out the perfect flavor. But that's not all - our menu also features a wide range of South Indian restaurant favorites, including dosas, idlis, and vadas, all made with love and care using traditional recipes. At Masala Desi Cafe, we're passionate about providing an exceptional dining experience that combines great food, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for a quick breakfast, a leisurely lunch, or a relaxing dinner, we've got you covered. Come visit us today and taste the difference for yourself!

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Ronil Sawant (Californiaaa_baybae)
Ronil Sawant (Californiaaa_baybae) -Google user
2 months ago
Loved the food here. Standout Dishes were: 🌟Masala Dosa 🌟Curries: Butter Chicken and Andhra Chicken Curry 🌟Samosa 🌟Chicken Malai Kabab 🌟Garlic Naan 🌟Falooda The space is small so recommend getting Togo orders frm here
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 51 person, 2 people, 3-4 people, 5-8 peopleHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selection, Vegetarian menu or section, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Paid parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking, Free parking garage, Paid parking garage
V S
V S -Google user
a year ago
Masala Desi Cafe: Where Spice Meets Soul Nestled discreetly off the bustling downtown strip of Burlingame lies a culinary gem waiting to be discovered: Masala Desi Cafe. This cozy nook exudes warmth and charm, inviting patrons to step in and savor the rich tapestry of flavors...Read More
Atmosphere: 5Highly recommend
Harsha N
Harsha N -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
Pretty good restaurant for a start. Really tiny inside but there's outdoor seating too. I tried the masala Dosa, chicken masakali and lunch combo with Andhra chicken curry. All were good. Nothing was spicy so ask of you want it more spicy. For desserts we tried...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Vasisht Raghavendra
Vasisht Raghavendra -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
Tasty Indian food. We went there for evening snacks and tried Veg Puff, Aloo Tikki Chaat, Paneer Sliders and Masala Chai. The Veg puff just melts in your mouth and the stuffing os very tasty. Aloo Tikki Chaat was my favorite and has a twist...Read More
Dine inOther$10–20
Kunal R
Kunal R -Google user
2 years ago
Food: 5/5 I just got a lunch thali with chole, malai kofta, tandoori roti, rice and salad. And everything was just perfect. My toddler was mesmerized with the malai …
Sanjyot Sathe
Sanjyot Sathe -Google user
3 months ago
Great food, reminds me of authentic Indian flavours so much!!! excellent gobi Manchurian but the best for us was the Veg Biryani! it's absolutely delicious
Dine inDinner
Daniel Longworth
Daniel Longworth -Google user
2 years ago
After enjoying a few takeouts from this place we decided to give dining in here a try. The dining room is small and simply decorated but very clean and comfortable.. Our server Sriniketh was outstanding, service was very friendly and quick, …
Jasneeta Nadan
Jasneeta Nadan -Google user
3 years ago
Decent spot for South Indian food in Burlingame. Flavors are not overly spicy, fits perfect for those who cant handle spicy hot, which most south indian cuisine can be. …
Connie Li
Connie Li -Google user
2 years ago
Went for lunch today, service was superb and we got so much food… dosa was massive and delicious with coconut curry and two tomato based curries. Got the lunch combo as well and the masala curry was out of this world, sweet and spicy. Highly...Read More
Elizabeth Pieper
Elizabeth Pieper -Google user
a year ago
Picked up my DoorDash order here for myself and it was absolute delicious! 🤤 The Tikki Masala was perfect with the garlic naan. Highly recommend 💯 …
Manasi Jogalekar
Manasi Jogalekar -Google user
2 years ago
Nice little cafe with an indoor and outdoor dining options. We took Paneer biryani and shrimp biryani here. They both were delicious and spicy just as we like. Their daily special was gulab jamun cheesecake. It was yummy! Overall the experience was pleasant and the...Read More
Jerry McElroy
Jerry McElroy -Google user
Edited a month ago
Amazing food and friendly staff. One request: Please bring back shrimp varuval 😁! You all made it so delicious and exactly the level of spice I like. Keep up the great work otherwise :)
Take outAtmosphere: 5
pooja ramesh
pooja ramesh -Google user
5 months ago
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this Indian restaurant that absolutely nailed both flavor and hospitality. The highlight of the meal was the tandoori chicken—perfectly charred on the outside, juicy on the inside, and infused with that signature smoky flavor from the clay...Read More
Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5
Rooban G
Rooban G -Google user
a month ago
We were looking for a south India restaurant near Milbrae as we didn’t want to drive south or east just for dosa. We found this restaurant in Burlingame which is not far from Milbrae/Airport. We were skeptical but start from the service, food everything was...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizes
Ronnah Motevalli
Ronnah Motevalli -Google user
2 months ago
amazing lamb biryani and dosa. the raita was very good as well. all was very comparable to food you would get in india. the icing on the cake was the delicious mango lassi and bollywood films in the background 🙏
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Up to 10 minIndoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terraceHighly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionrestrictions were labeled per food item
S B
S B -Google user
2 months ago
Yay!! Masala Desi Cafe at Burlingame just made our day! After coming out from the Burlingame Public Library for an event, we went to Masala Desi Cafe for an Idian food. It was totally fantastic and we're so satisfied with the authentic...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Suyash Nande
Suyash Nande -Google user
3 months ago
Went to this cozy Indian restaurant in downtown Burlingame with family, and we had a lovely experience. We tried their thali, which lets you pick a curry and comes with sambar, chana masala, rice, and papad. The flavors were balanced — not …
Lauren Allard
Lauren Allard -Google user
2 months ago
I’ve been here a few times and love this place! They have great food, excellent options, and kind staff. I love their mango lassis and lamb biryani. The prices are fair and it’s a gem in Burlingame! I will keep coming back.
Rina
Rina -Google user
4 months ago
This place was one of the best Indian food places I’ve ever been too. The way they serve their food and how it tastes is absolutely delectable. Fantastic place and would definitely recommend!
Oliver Zhao
Oliver Zhao -Google user
4 months ago
Delicious food and kind and attentive waiting staff. Also very gluten free and vegan friendly with clearly labeled menu. Will definitely go here again. Love the dosi here

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