Masala Politics isn’t your typical Indian restaurant that centers on a single regional cuisine. Instead, it offers dishes from various parts of India, bringing diverse flavors to the menu.
As soon as you enter the restaurant, you’re welcomed by the fragrant aroma of Indian spices.
The open kitchen faces the entrance, and you can see the entire staff and cooks, all of whom are Indian.
One notable detail is that the waiter asks about any food allergies before taking your order.
They also offer gluten-free naan, which I’d never encountered at an Indian restaurant.
The owner makes rounds, personally checking in with each table to ensure everything is satisfactory.
While waiting for my food, I was served a light snack: papadum accompanied by mango, mint, and coconut chutneys.
I opted for a mango lassi, which was pleasant but slightly too thick and sweet, overshadowing the yogurt’s flavor.
I ordered two dishes:
- Samosa Chaat: Punjabi-spiced potatoes, green peas, honey yogurt, tamarind, mint, and chickpeas.
- Dosa: Crispy fermented rice pancake served with sambar, coconut, and tomato chutney.
The Dosa had a perfectly crispy outer layer with a soft interior, but it lacked the tanginess of a fermented batter. There was also an excessive amount of ghee. The sambar was pleasant but could have used more depth of flavor, and the chutney was a bit too salty for my liking.
The Samosa Chaat was flavorful, but it had too much sauce and was a bit too sweet for my palate.
Overall, the food was good, though a bit too sweet for my taste, as I’m more accustomed to savory flavors. Still, it’s a worthwhile spot if you’re in the mood for Indian cuisine.
Masala Politics
Website: https://www.masalapolitics.no/meny
Telephone: +47 96737320
Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 15:00 p.m. – 23: 00 p.m.
Sunday 15:00 p.m. – 22:00 p.m.
Address: Karl Johans gt. 13, 0154 Oslo, Norway
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