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Masala Cove

Restaurant · IndianAvalon Beach4.6 (219 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

74 dishesmenu read 1 Novmasalacove.com.au

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Dinner

Monday to Sunday 5:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Pearls of the Cove$14.90

    Six pieces of crisp pani puris, spiced potato and chickpeas, served with tangy tamarind water

  • Seabreeze Samosa$13.90

    Two triangular pastries stuffed with spiced potato and cumin, served with sweet and tangy tamarind sauce

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Oceania Onion Bhaji$13.90

    Four fried onion fritters in a light chickpea flour, served with mint sauce

  • Aloo Tikki Chaat$17.90

    Two spiced potato patties topped with chickpeas, onions, yogurt, mint, and tamarind chutneys

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Cove Chana Chaat$17.90

    Chickpeas tossed with fresh onions, tomatoes, coriander, mint, and tamarind chutney

  • Samosa Chaat$17.90

    Two triangular pastries, layered with spiced potatoes, yogurt, chutneys, coriander, and pomegranate seeds

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Hara Bhara Kebab$18.90

    Four crispy spinach and potato kebabs

  • Paneer Tikka$18.90

    Four cottage cheese cubes marinated in yogurt and herbs

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Kur Kuri Gobi$18.90

    Four crispy cauliflower bites, lightly spiced, served with mint chutney

  • Okra Fries$16.90

    Lightly battered and fried okra sticks, crisp and served with tangy tamarind dip

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Veg Manchurian$18.90

    Crispy vegetable dumplings stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and spiced sauce

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Butter Chicken Fries$16.90

    Crispy golden fries drizzled with butter chicken sauce

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Butter Chicken Bao Bun$16.90

    Two steamed buns filled with tender chicken in a rich butter sauce, garnished with onion and coriander

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Amritsari Fish Tacos$16.90

    Two crispy spiced fish in soft tortillas with avocado, pickled onions, and mint chutney

    Likely gluten, fish (our guess)

  • Amritsari Fish$23.90

    Four crispy spiced fish pieces served with mint sauce

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Dry Chilli Chicken$23.90

    Chicken tossed with green chilies, garlic, ginger, onion, and capsicum

  • Chicken 65$23.90

    Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, deep-fried to perfection

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Jewel of the Sea Jhinga$33.90

    Four spiced prawns grilled in the tandoor, served with herbs and lemon

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Lamb Cutlets$29.90

    Two tender lamb cutlets, char-grilled with aromatic spices

  • Murgh Malai$24.90

    Four creamy, mildly spiced chicken pieces, grilled to perfection

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Sunset Sheekh Kebab$24.90

    Four spiced minced meat skewers with mint yogurt chutney

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Harbour Murgh Tikka$23.90

    Four boneless chicken fillets marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled smoky

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Mariners Murgh$20.90

    Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, slow-cooked in the tandoor

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Build Your Curry$29.90

    Choose your meat (Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Prawn), pick your curry (Korma, Saag, Rogan Josh, Vindaloo, Kadhai, Jalfrezi), and select your spice

  • Dal Makhani$24.90

    Black lentils and kidney beans slow-cooked with spices

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Palak Paneer$24.90

    Cottage cheese in smooth spinach and garlic sauce

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Vegetable Korma$24.90

    Seasonal vegetables in creamy cashew and yogurt sauce

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Chilli Paneer$24.90

    Cottage cheese stir-fried with bell peppers and onions

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Kadai Paneer$24.90

    Cottage cheese with onions and bell peppers

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Malai Kofta$24.90

    Vegetable dumplings in rich tomato-cashew curry

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Aloo Baingan$24.90

    Potatoes and smoky eggplant cooked with onions and tomatoes

  • Yellow Dal$24.90

    Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garlic

  • Bhindi Do Pyaza$24.90

    Okra stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, and spices

  • Chana Masala$24.90

    Chickpeas in spiced tomato-onion sauce

  • Aloo Gobi$24.90

    Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with turmeric and fresh herbs

  • Keema Matar$31.90

    Minced meat simmered with fresh peas, onions, and tomatoes

  • Beef Badami$31.90

    Tender beef cooked in a creamy almond sauce with onions and tomatoes

    Likely dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • Beef Kadhai$31.90

    Beef simmered with yogurt, turmeric, bell peppers, and onions

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Butter Chicken$31.90

    Classic chicken in creamy tomato and butter sauce

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Mango Chicken$31.90

    Mild chicken curry with mango cream

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Pepper Chicken$31.90

    Chicken with cream, black pepper, and bell peppers

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Chilli Chicken$31.90

    Indo-Chinese style stir-fried chicken with capsicum and onions

  • Goan Fish Curry$33.90

    Fish simmered in tangy tomato sauce with Goan spices

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • Prawn Malabar$33.90

    Succulent prawns in creamy coconut sauce with garlic and ginger

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Fish Richard$33.90

    Tender fish fillets in rich tomato and onion tamarind sauce

    Likely fish (our guess)

  • New Zealand Mussels$33.90

    Fresh mussels in spiced plum sauce with capsicum and ginger

    Likely shellfish (our guess)

  • Lamb Biryani$28.90

    Rice cooked with tender lamb, aromatic spices and herbs

  • Chicken Biryani$28.90

    Rice cooked with chicken, aromatic spices and herbs

  • Vegetable Biryani$25.90

    Fragrant rice cooked with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices

  • Plain Rice$4.90

    Plain white rice, lightly garnished with coriander

  • Pulao$7.90

    Rice cooked with aromatic spices

  • Plain Naan$4.90

    Soft, leavened Indian flatbread baked in the tandoor, served plain

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Garlic Naan$5.90

    Soft, leavened Indian flatbread baked in the tandoor, topped with garlic

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Butter Naan$5.90

    Soft leavened flatbread baked in a tandoor clay oven, brushed with butter

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Cheese Naan$6.90

    Leavened Indian flatbread with cheese, baked in a clay oven

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Cheese and Garlic Naan$7.90

    A soft leavened Indian flatbread with cheese and garlic

    Likely gluten, dairy (our guess)

  • Keema Naan$8.90

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Peshwari Naan$8.90

    Leavened naan stuffed with dried fruit and nuts, cooked in a clay oven

    Likely gluten, nuts (our guess)

  • Tandoori Roti$4.90

    Unleavened wholemeal flatbread cooked in a tandoor

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Papadums$4.90

    Thin, crisp wafers made from lentil flour

  • Mint Sauce$4.90

    Aromatic mint sauce for dipping or drizzling

  • Mango Chutney$4.90

    A classic mango condiment with a sweet, tangy flavour

  • Mixed Pickles$4.90

    Assorted Indian pickles with a tangy, spiced flavour

  • Raita$4.90

    Cooling, creamy yoghurt accompaniment, lightly seasoned

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Tomato & Onion Salad$4.90

    Sliced tomatoes and onions with a light seasoning

  • Banana with Coconut$5.90

    Banana with coconut, served on the side

  • Garden Salad$9.90

    Light mixed salad served as a side

  • Mix Platter$13.90

    Includes raita, onion, tomato, mango chutney, banana and coconut

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Gulab Jamun$8

    Soft, deep-fried milk-solid dumplings soaked in sugar syrup

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Rasmalai$11

    Soft cottage cheese patties in sweetened milk

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Kulfi

    Mango or pistachio

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Chips$10
  • Chips and Nuggets$15
  • Fish and Chips$15

    Crispy fish fillet served with hot chips

    Likely gluten, fish (our guess)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Kids welcome (3)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menu (3)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegetarian dishes (31)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegan dishes (7)venue menu, read 1 Nov 2026 · source
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026 · source
  • BYO allowedvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026 · source

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
AddressShop 1/21/23 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach NSW 2107, Australia
AreaNorthern Beaches
KindRestaurant · Indian
Phone+61 2 7245 8169
Websitemasalacove.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.6 from 219 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from masalacove.com.au
Hours
  • Monday5pm–10pm
  • Tuesday5pm–10pm
  • Wednesday5pm–10pm
  • Thursday5pm–10pm
  • Friday5pm–10pm
  • Saturday5pm–10pm
  • Sunday5pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Masala Cove

Does Masala Cove have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Masala Cove coeliac friendly?

Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Masala Cove open?

Monday: 5pm–10pm. Tuesday: 5pm–10pm. Wednesday: 5pm–10pm. Thursday: 5pm–10pm. Friday: 5pm–10pm. Saturday: 5pm–10pm. Sunday: 5pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Masala Cove online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.masalacove.com.au/reservations

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