Masala Project(Indien Culinary Art Restaurant) in Bochum

The food was delicious and the restaurant was nicely decorated. The service was also very good, except for the reservations. Otherwise, the staff was very friendly. I would definitely recommend it!

We ate at the restaurant last night. The food was absolutely delicious! The service was very friendly and incredibly helpful with choosing our dishes! We even got a very tasty dessert at the end! I'm totally satisfied! 👌 I would definitely recommend this restaurant! 🤗

We were visiting Bochum from Hanover and stumbled upon this restaurant while searching for a place to eat. We received friendly and attentive service, and the food was delicious and prepared quickly. We highly recommend this restaurant; we felt very comfortable and would gladly return.

Delicious food and friendly staff.

Never eaten such good Indian food before. Great service and atmosphere. Highly recommended! Keep it up!! I'll definitely be back! :D

Fantastic food. Very authentic, wonderfully charming service.

A great selection, and everything I've tried so far has been delicious. They even offered a complimentary dessert at the end. The hosts are friendly.

Such a lovely place with really friendly staff, a peaceful atmosphere, and super fresh, delicious food! I'd love to come back! :)

Wonderful food, jazz in the background and lovely staff ✨

The good reviews are incomprehensible to us. This was the worst Indian food we've had in a very long time. The shrimp butter masala, priced at €22.90, contained four tiny frozen shrimp, the sauce itself had little to do with curry, tasting more like an overly sweet ketchup… The garlic on the naan bread was burnt and therefore bitter. A real shame, so much room for improvement…

Delicious food and super friendly staff! They even had something tasty for our dog :)

Delicious food. Absolutely charming and service-oriented staff. I'd love to come back again.

We had amazing food. Sauces, yellow lentil curry, etc. etc. – Highly recommended! A real experience and fantastic Indian cuisine!

The food was excellent and the service was very friendly. When it's really busy, you have to wait a bit, but I don't think that's too bad. However, you should reserve a table during prime time.

Chicken Tikka Masala was unspiced Lidl tomato soup with chicken chunks for 17€. Avoid. I would have requested they exchanged the meal, but they never returned to ask if everything was ok.

Never had such tasteless and flavourless curry. It doesn't deserve to be called "curry". I would not recommend eating here. For sure not curry. Despite visibility barely eating what I ordered, I was never asked how my food was. From that perspective, service can be improved.

I ordered a veg biriyani as I was a vegetarian and I did not like it personally. The owner was a bit rude as I knew the native language.

Hello, unfortunately, we were disappointed. The food lacked flavor and the service was overachieving. It's a shame we came all the way from Velbert.

I traveled all the way from Dortmund! I highly recommend it. Friendly service, delicious food!

The food was super delicious and the staff was so nice. Super delicious food.

Incredibly delicious food and a very friendly and attentive manager; we'll definitely be back!

Very tasty and extremely customer-friendly.

I highly recommend this restaurant! The three of us visited this restaurant one weeknight and were very satisfied. The owners are extremely friendly and have a good sense of humor. It wasn't too loud, the food was delicious, and the price was reasonable. However, you should be aware that (as of September 2025) you can't pay by card. There was also a large selection for vegetarians. Furthermore, after our plates were cleared, we were told that we were welcome to stay seated.

Great fresh food and a very friendly owner. Thank you.

Very good food and friendly service! We'll be back!

Great, authentic Indian cuisine! Great value for money. Best regards, a family with two kids

When we go for Indian food in Bochum, the Masala Project is our first choice. Great atmosphere, the owners are super friendly and helpful if you have questions about the food. The dishes are always fresh and served quickly.

A very good Indian restaurant that truly deserves its excellent reviews! It's busy, which means the restaurant can get quite noisy, but this is more than compensated for by the perfectly friendly and efficient service and the fantastic food! The fact that there are some Indians among the guests speaks volumes about the authenticity of the cuisine. I've been to several Indian restaurants, but the Masala Project was by far the best so far – it's a shame there aren't any in Hanover and the surrounding area at this level.

Amazing spiced tea, very friendly service, and also great vegan and vegetarian dishes!!! Galigrü

Beautiful place with relaxing music and great food, and the service was super friendly too!

It was our first time there, but definitely not our last. The service and owners were very relaxed and friendly, the food was delicious, from appetizers to dessert, and the ambiance was inviting. We'd love to go back!

I ordered the vegetarian Thali Veggie, which wasn't on the menu but was on a separate piece of paper they gave me with the menu. It was absolutely delicious! It was 14.90 euros, and the portion was more than enough for one person. I'm not sure if this is only available for lunch, but it was a truly delightful lunch. From now on, I'll definitely be coming to this restaurant for dinner in Bochum.

It was simply amazing and incredibly delicious! The owners are very friendly, you feel welcome, and the food is simply fantastic! This definitely won't be my last visit! Highly recommended!

As soon as you enter the Massalla Project in Bochum, you immediately sense the special atmosphere: a place where culinary delights meet warmth. The dishes are not only authentic, but true taste experiences – aromatic, balanced, and prepared with so much love that every bite leaves you wanting more. The personal touch is particularly lovely: the owners are incredibly friendly and manage to make every guest feel welcome. This combination of authentic food, passion, and hospitality makes the Massalla Project a must-experience for me. In short: a culinary highlight in Bochum – highly recommended and definitely not my last visit! 🌿✨🍴

Best food ever...been there many times...they often try to copy it, but here it's always world-class... Many thanks to the friendly, attentive staff at the front and in the kitchen...

This is our second time here. After our first visit, we decided not to order so many appetizers and just have the main course, as we couldn't finish everything the first time. Unfortunately, ordering no appetizers didn't work out again. The selection is so hot and everything is delicious, and you just want to try everything. I've rarely eaten such delicious food. But the chicken and vegan dishes were also very good. My favorite is the fried onion! The staff and service were friendly and equally good. We'll be back soon. I can highly recommend this restaurant.

We were at the restaurant yesterday evening around 7:30 p.m. We were immediately seated at a table for six without a reservation. The menu is very extensive, especially for vegetarians and vegans. The food we ordered arrived very quickly and was of excellent quality, especially the rice and naan. The portions were generous. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially the manager. We will definitely be back.

Authentic for an Indian restaurant in Bochum, yet still suitable for German palates. A diverse menu with dishes that can be customized. Very friendly and welcoming service. I'd be happy to return.

Delicious, fresh Indian food. A large selection of different Indian dishes. It wasn't particularly interesting for me, but there was a good selection for vegetarians and vegans. The service was friendly, and the wait time was perfectly reasonable. The ambiance is very clean, but ultimately, you can sit comfortably and get a good meal for a fair price.

Very friendly owners, humorous, and hospitable. The food is very fresh and a culinary delight. The menu is promisingly diverse, ranging from vegan indulgences to delicious lamb. We'll be happy to return again and again.

Very good food, friendly service, would definitely come back.

This was our first time there. The decor is very spartan. This makes the room very noisy, and it's hard to have a conversation. Before we ate, we asked directly if we could pay by card. They said yes. The menu offers something for everyone. We particularly liked the vegetarian and vegan options. We ordered a starter and a main course. The bread for starters was good, but the dip was more of a mild tomato sauce than tikka masala. While we were still eating the main course, the main course was served. This is completely unacceptable and a complete no-go. It was like mass processing, just to get rid of the guests quickly. Our main course was almost cold when we started. One dish was good, the other average. When paying, they demanded cash. We pointed out that we had specifically asked beforehand. The person reacted unfriendly and said we would have to wait minutes because it was so complicated. At some point, the person with the device came, placed it on the table, and left. The card payment didn't work, and we had to wait until the person finally came back to our table. They set something else, and it worked. They didn't even say "goodbye" or "thank you." The bill was also very suspicious. It said "interim bill" and there was no tax number. This was our first and last visit to this establishment.

Absolutely. The food is very good, the selection is extensive, and the service is prompt.

Very welcoming host and super friendly. Best and authentic place to have Indian cuisine.

Very friendly staff. We got a table spontaneously. The food was also very tasty, although the portions could be a bit larger.

We visited again, this time as a group of four, and once again we were all very satisfied. It was also interesting and stimulating to chat with the owner, who is not intrusive but very open and interested in the well-being of his guests.

A truly culinary temptation in the art of Indian cuisine. Feel free to let the knowledgeable staff advise you on your choice of dish. This way, I was able to create a culinary delight!

The Masala Project is highly recommended! You can immediately taste that everything here is fresh, homemade, and prepared with a lot of effort, care, and passion. The dishes are delicious, the selection is diverse—there's something for everyone. Add to that the warm service and the incredibly friendly owner. Highly recommended!

It's a beautiful and magnificent place. The owner is a very nice person.

Very delicious food at a very fair price. Extensive menu, from vegan to meat. Absolutely perfect service from everyone working that evening. This is what you want in a restaurant. We'll be back.

I'm writing this review with stomach cramps, which I've had since the day after my visit. We rarely eat out, and since then, I haven't eaten anything exceptional. Of course, it's always difficult to prove something like that, but for me, the answer to where I got it is obvious. Regardless, I'd like to share my general opinion of this restaurant: Where the good reviews come from is a mystery to me. This was the worst Indian food in terms of taste. Indian cuisine is known for its spices. But here, the sauces simply tasted of nothing. Just like tomato sauce and skimped on spices. The butter chicken has hardly any nuts. We ordered different dishes, but they all tasted more or less the same. And everyone said it didn't taste of anything. And the price/performance ratio is also poor, considering the quantity and quality you get. On top of that, the owner is very pushy and constantly came to our table to ask if we needed anything, even though we repeatedly said no. We constantly felt like we were being watched. By the way, I was the only one who had lamb. My wife had butter chicken. Since then, my wife and I have only eaten the same thing at home. So, there aren't really many options as to where I could have gotten this food poisoning. I've had stomach cramps with diarrhea and nausea for almost four days now. Great.

It was a pretty good experience when I tried chicken curry pakoda and mango dream the taste is simply amazing

Truly delicious food, incredibly friendly and witty service! Highly recommended! You can taste that the food is freshly prepared 🤤 Highly recommended!

This restaurant was a pleasant surprise for me. Cravings for Acha North Indian food would definitely be fulfilled, that's definite. And above all, hospitality of the staff, is beyond words. Ghar se door, poori ghar vaali vibe milii.

Very tasty, healthy food. The masala was freshly prepared. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. Very friendly, courteous service. Highly recommended. Ask for whole wheat nan bread!

Great service! Best chef!! Best food!!!

We ate here for the first time today and had a great experience. The two chefs are super friendly, and the food is made with fresh ingredients and love. The service is very attentive and courteous. We'll definitely be back again. :)

A culinary experience for the whole family, from young to old. Delicious and fresh food, great and prompt service, and very child-friendly. Unbeatable value for money. We'll be back on our next trip to Bochum!

Super friendly service and very tasty!

The food was very tasty and the staff was super friendly. Gladly again!

We ate there yesterday with the company. Everyone was absolutely thrilled. The lamb was the best I've ever eaten. The other dishes were all very good, too. The service was very friendly and attentive. The hosts were very welcoming and answered all our questions about spiciness, spices, etc. We'd be happy to go back...

My husband and I had a wonderful meal here. Because of the heat it was very quiet. Plenty of time to chat with the owner about India and other topics. Service was great. Nice restaurant. Good food. I even got a nice beer glass. Thanks for a nice evening.

Exquisite! Delicious food, great vegetarian dishes. The service was extremely friendly and very attentive. Be sure to try the desserts! We'd definitely love to come back. (We've already made a reservation 😉.) Thank you and greetings from the Bergisches Land region! The best place to park is in the P8 parking garage (Bermuda Triangle).

It's really beautiful here. And it tastes really great.

So delicious, small menu, great quality.

+ Friendly staff + Dark, cozy ambiance + Very diverse menu (including many vegetarian dishes) + Slightly higher prices + Central location in Bermuda

Unfortunately, our visit was anything but pleasant. The service was chaotic and uncoordinated – despite clear communication, our order was taken incorrectly and we received the wrong food. The staff were rude and unhelpful when we asked questions. Especially annoying: The bill showed dishes we had neither ordered nor received. Transparency, attentiveness, and basic hospitality – all of these were unfortunately lacking here. We definitely won't be returning.

The worst Indian food I've ever eaten. There was nothing fresh or cooked, it tasted bland and like it came from a can. We felt like the owner was constantly watching us, which was creepy, and the restaurant seemed pretty run-down. Add to that the relatively high price for the poor-quality food and drinks. The bill was marked "NO INVOICE," so it was more like a list of the order with prices, so it's safe to assume that they're making money here bypassing the government. People, don't go here and find a decent restaurant; you can get better Indian food!

It was very freshly prepared, the service was also excellent, overall it was excellent

I am afraid I need to revise my first feedback for this place as experience verified my first few impressions regarding food, staff and their general professionalism. I dont think I will be coming back or recommend to others. We were a larger group and the staff was not only utterly confused about the orders and upset about us being 34 and not 36 people (or something) but also angry and unpleasant to interact with which makes them a complete no-go for me.

Friendly, quiet and very tasty. Would love to come back.

Delicious food, very nice service, reasonable prices. Recommended!

Very friendly and competent service, good advice on food and drinks, really well prepared food. An absolutely successful evening!

Very very good food. I have visited many Indian Restaurants but Masala project is the best in food , Super service. Owner treats the customers like family. Super best restaurant in Germany. Chicken Masala is so delicious. Nan is so big one family can eat.

Very tasty food, with a wide range of vegan options. The owner came by frequently and was able to explain exactly what was in each dish, etc. Very friendly. Service took a little longer at times, but everything was within reason. Thank you for the great food.

Great shop, very nice, very clean, very tasty And instead of like other shops (Sri Lankan Tamil etc) the dishes and the people themselves are North Indian which makes it a real exception

Were there yesterday. We hadn't made a reservation, but we were warmly welcomed and seated at a very nice table. The food was really excellent and the service and friendliness were really outstanding. We have found our favorite Indian restaurant and will definitely eat here often

We were there for the first time yesterday. Absolutely great. Delicious food and great service. Thank you. We'd love to come back.

It was delicious. Huge selection also for vegan guests. Mango Lassi highly recommended. See you soon.

The best Indian restaurant I have found in Germany so far. A wide variety of flavors of spices. I'd love to come back. Greetings from Munich.

We have already visited many restaurants, but unfortunately the food here was not convincing. For a full hour the staff was visibly overwhelmed, which was also noticeable in the service. But even when things calmed down, the service left something to be desired - there was no demand for a repeat order. Unfortunately, overall not a recommendable experience.

Super nice owner. Food tasted very good.

Genuinely one of the best vindaloos I've had in my 3 years in Germany. 100% recommendation to Indian food lovers!

Last week the four of us went to the Masala Project for the first time and unfortunately we weren't that thrilled. We had different dishes and all of them were more or less unseasoned, my butter chicken tasted like chicken in tomato sauce, no trace of Indian spices, the other dishes were similar. Only naan and roti were convincing. I found it very unpleasant when, when I asked whether it was tasty (after the meal, no one asked in between), I said that I had eaten better Indian food before, and the boss explained that I should have said that if the food was supposed to be seasoned, it wasn't his fault and I left offended. Firstly, you could also be asked how it is customary elsewhere, and he probably meant spiciness, but that wouldn't have made the food any more aromatic, then it would have been chicken in spicy tomato sauce. We definitely won't come back.

You don't expect it in the middle of Bochum. Not a cosmopolitan city but still one of the best Indian restaurants!! Delicious food and good service!

We ate here and were very satisfied. Fresh ingredients, aromatic spices and nice exchanges with the owner and his wife. We'd love to come back!

Were there for the first time today. Friendly welcome and good advice on choosing drinks and food. All ingredients are freshly prepared and you can taste it. The restaurant is simple but cozy and not too loud. We'll definitely be back.

Even though everything was reserved, we still got 2 seats at a good table. The service and general friendliness were very pleasant. The food was appetizingly prepared and the chicken and lamb tasted excellent. My companion was given a green paste for sharpening, which is a good solution for regulating the spiciness of a dish yourself. There is also an extensive menu for vegetarians and vegans. All in all we were more than satisfied.

We ate here with 6 people on the occasion of a birthday. The ambience is nice and calm. There is enough space even with larger groups. The service is wonderful: very attentive, friendly and open-hearted. The food is also excellent. The whole family was thrilled. We'll definitely be back.

I wish we could rate the restaurant well, unfortunately that's not the case. We came on a Friday around 7:00 p.m. First we were rudely turned away because we hadn't reserved a table in advance. Then the service said that we should please come back in 20 minutes. So 20 minutes later we were back in the restaurant, this time we were even offered a table. We then sat at the table and waited in vain for a menu or service... for a full 25 minutes. The waitress looked at us from time to time, but didn't bother to take our order. Meanwhile, several other person who came after us were served instead of us. We then left and left our money somewhere else…

I have a new favorite restaurant! Very friendly owners and great cuisine. Haven't eaten such good Indian food in a long time. There were four of us and we had different dishes and they were all very tasty. Regardless of whether it was a starter, main course or dessert, there was nothing to complain about. The nan bread and dips are also simply a treat for the palate. Keep it up, we'll definitely be back.

We were there for the first time yesterday and were really pleasantly surprised. We love Indian food and were not disappointed. The service was a bit slow but it was also very busy. So it's understandable that we had to wait a bit. But the quality of the food was great. Especially since you could decide the level of spiciness yourself. We would love to come back again. Tip: on weekends you should reserve a table in advance.

Spectacularly delicious, super nice, great evening! We always like to come back! Dr. Thöns says thank you!!!!

Super tasty food at fair prices, very nice people and a nice atmosphere!

Food is not bad. It’s on averaged level as you can expect from any Indian restaurant. But the waiter kept some changes without asking us. How much tips we give should be decided by us, not directly kept by the waiters.

The food was really, really good and plentiful. The service was great and the owners were very friendly. Excellent value for money. Will definitely eat there again.

Had Indian food again yesterday. Food was very good. Starting with the lentil soup. Very good and also very hot. The other starter was good, the naan with the dips was very tasty and the main course was a dream combined with that perfect rice. Top The service was very nice The sanitary facilities were very clean. I can recommend it without hesitation. Thanks for the delicious food

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 stars The Masala Project in Bochum is an absolute insider tip for lovers of Indian cuisine. The restaurant impresses with a wide selection of delicious dishes that reflect the diversity of Indian culture. The dishes are prepared according to original Indian recipes and impress with their authenticity and variety of tastes. The perfectly prepared naan bread and the delicious paneer dishes are particularly recommended. The chicken tikka and the mango lassi are also absolute highlights on the menu. The friendly and helpful staff ensure pleasant service and a welcoming atmosphere. The prices are very fair for the excellent quality of the food. Overall, the Masala Project is a must for anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Indian cuisine in Bochum. A culinary experience not to be missed!

Very friendly atmosphere. Authentic Indian food is served.

Yesterday, Saturday, we were at the “Masala Project” again. It was again very tasty and we had a lovely evening. The starters were brought to the table very promptly after ordering. And the tasty main courses didn't take long to arrive either. The owner and his family are always very friendly and attentive. The boss likes to chat and joke with his guests, something that doesn't happen that often in the catering industry anymore. Because I like spicy food, he gave me 3 more “spicy peppers”. Thank you very much and see you soon.