Masala-Zone Restaurant Review – affordable and authentic, The best Indian restaurant in Taipei with a seaside view

瑪莎菈三芝印度餐廳食記 – 平價正宗、還能觀海,殘編在台灣吃過最好吃的印度料理餐廳。
Masala-Zone Restaurant Review – affordable and authentic. The best Indian restaurant in Taipei with a seaside view.

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女人的第六感通常都詭異的準。上一篇食記中殘編就提過,殘媽懷我時可能吃了什麼或接觸到什麼讓我基因突變的東西,我對食物跟男人對性一樣,對美食不但無法抗拒,直覺也超準。殘編這個肚子通常總是被虛華的米其林星級餐廳牽著鼻子走,前兩天無意經過一家位於三芝靠近淡水邊界、外觀看起來很樸素的「瑪莎菈印度餐廳」,我的直覺此時卻堅決的告訴我:「這家一定超厲害!」,於是就拿出手機,加入我的踩點名單內。機會是留給準備好的人,於是最近爆瘦到像人乾的殘編隔天就直接殺去。

English Version / 英文版:
Never doubt The Power of Female Intuition. In my last post, I’ve mentioned that I’m a mutant who was biologically born different. I have a thing for food like men have needs for sex. So in my case, I have a freakishly precise sixth sense when it comes to food or fashion. I know a good restaurant or a quality fashion piece when I pass by one. My son of a B ex freaked out every time I set sight on a product because they’re always the most expensive one. What can I say? I have good taste. Usually, I spot Michelin starred restaurants, but this time, when I passed by the humble-looking Masala-Zone Indian Restaurant in Sanzhi, that feeling just hit me, so I took out my phone and added it to my list. Opportunities are for those who are ready, and I’ve been losing weight for no reason again, so we schedule our visit for the next day.

  • 馬莎菈印度餐廳環境 / Masala-Zone Restaurant Environment:

果不其然,馬莎菈位於淺水灣旁,有觀海座位,老闆不知是道地的印度人還是巴基斯坦人,但一進門就感覺置身印巴世界。不但播放著印度歌,一進門就是一整櫃採自巴基斯坦境內喜馬拉雅山脈礦場的天然結晶鹽岩所製成如水晶般珍貴的鹽木晶燈,值得買回家收藏展示。鹽水晶如紫水晶和其他寶石一樣,鹽水晶燈係經百萬年累積成形的天然地底結晶鹽礦,深度可達至七到八千呎。瑪莎菈進門所展示的鹽木晶燈呈亮麗的橙黃色,每只重兩公斤以上,放在家裡有如任何水晶一樣貴氣。據說這種鹽木水晶還有能產生有益身心健康的負離子,可過濾空氣中的污染。進門的櫃檯似乎也是用這種珍貴的天然結晶鹽水晶打造而成,散發著亮眼的橘色光。水晶燈旁邊的櫃子則販賣一系列的正宗印度香料、天然玫瑰鹽、咖哩、料理包、辣醬、米飯等珍貴食材和沐浴鹽。

English Version / 英文版:
Boom! My instincts proved me right again. Located by Qianshui Bay (Qianshuiwan), Masala-Zone Restaurant has a beautiful view of the waters. It is also authentic to a point once you step inside, you are transported to India. The owner is Indian; the music plays Indian; you breathe India. Once you enter the restaurant, a whole cabinet of precious Himalayan salt lamps is on display. These crystal-like salt lamps are available for purchase and will make your one-bedroom apartment look like a 10 million mansion. Like amethysts and other gemstones, these crystal-like lamps are made from “Salt Rays” accumulated and crystallized over millions of years mined from the Himalayas. These stones are mined from up to seven to eight thousand feet under the surface. The salt lamps displayed at Masala-Zone are Salt Rays mined from the region of Pakistan. They have a bright orange/yellow glow. Each of them weighs over two kilograms. It is said that salt lamps can produce negative ions beneficial to physical and mental health and help filter out pollution in the air. The counter at the door has the same glow as these lamps. I’m guessing it’s also made of these precious gemstones. Next to the crystal lamp shelf, there is a cabinet with a collection of authentic Indian spices, Himalayan salt, Indian curry, meal packs, hot sauce, Indian rice, and bath salts, all available for purchase.

喜馬拉雅鹽木晶燈說明 Masala-Zone Restaurant Himalayan salt lamp "Salt Rays" benefits
喜馬拉雅鹽木晶燈說明
Masala-Zone Restaurant Himalayan salt lamp “Salt Rays” benefits
  • 馬莎菈印度餐廳菜單 / Masala-Zone Restaurant Menu:

光是咖哩類就分類成「羊肉」、「牛肉」、「海鮮」、「手工乾酪」和「蔬食」類等好幾頁的菜單,瞬間就將殘編造訪名單已久的「番紅花」米其林印度餐廳比下去。與其去吃高級的番紅花,我寧可先多訪幾次道地正宗馬莎菈,待每道菜都吃完一遍後再說。
馬莎菈有中國回教協會的「清真」認證,因此菜單上自然沒有豬肉料理。殘編之前訪問過開中東料理餐廳、在中東料理界有

喜馬拉雅鹽木晶燈說明 Masala-Zone Restaurant Himalayan salt lamp "Salt Rays" benefits
喜馬拉雅鹽木晶燈說明
Masala-Zone Restaurant Himalayan salt lamp “Salt Rays” benefits

25年以上經驗的資深老闆,得知在台灣要獲得「清真」認證非常不容易,所以台灣的穆斯林朋友可以放心來吃。下次中東朋友來造訪就決定帶他們來這。菜單第一頁是「配菜」,有我們在約旦時最愛吃的「優格」。「印度酸果」旁邊有三根辣椒辣度,但吸引殘編的是註解上的「酸」。

瑪莎菈三芝印度餐廳中國回教協會「清真」認證 / Masala-Zone Restaurant's "Halal" certification from The Chinese Muslim Association
瑪莎菈三芝印度餐廳中國回教協會「清真」認證 / Masala-Zone Restaurant’s “Halal” certification from The Chinese Muslim Association

English Version / 英文版:
The curry section alone is categorized into “lamb,” “beef,” “seafood,” “handmade cottage cheese,” and “vegetables,” which spans several pages of the menu already. The menu instantly makes the Michelin-starred fine Indian Cuisine restaurant “Saffron,” which has also been on my bucket list, look bad; and made me have a change of heart. I’d rather finish a round of everything on the menu at Masala-Zone Restaurant before visiting the highly acclaimed Saffron.
Masala-Zone Restaurant has the “Halal” certification from The Chinese Muslim Association, so there are no pork dishes on the menu. I have interviewed a Middle Eastern restaurant owner who has over 25 years of experience in the Middle Eastern cuisine industry. He told me that it is tough to obtain a “halal” certificate in Taiwan, so Muslim friends in Taiwan can eat with a piece of mind here. Next time when we get together with our Muslim friends, this is where we’ll bring them. The first page of the menu is “Condiments,” featuring our favorite “plain yoghurt” during our days in Jordan. There are three chili peppers next to “Mix Pickle,” but what intrigues me is the “sour” note in the annotation.
我們點了「原味手工優格」(“Plain Yoghurt“)($100元)、「蔬菜沙拉」(“Green Salad“($100元)、「印度酸果」(“Mix Pickle“)($100元)、「馬莎拉羊肉咖哩」(“Mutton Masala“) ($380元)、「綠醬酪咖哩」和菜單上推薦的「綠醬酪咖哩」(“Palak Paneer“)($320元)。咖哩類均附飯或印度烤餅,我們點了一份烤餅跟一份薑黃飯。

English Version / 英文版:
We ordered “Plain Yoghurt” ($100NT), “Green Salad” ($100NT), “Mix Pickle” ($100NT), “Mutton Masala” ($380NT), and the “Palak Paneer” ($320NT), which has a thumbs up recommendation on the menu, The curries come with a choice of rice or naan. We ordered an order of naan and a bowl of turmeric rice.

  • 馬莎菈印度餐廳食物 / Masala-Zone Restaurant Food:

  • 「原味手工優格」($100元)/ “Plain Yoghurt” ($100NT):
原味手工優格」($100元)/ "Plain Yoghurt" ($100NT)
原味手工優格」($100元)/ “Plain Yoghurt” ($100NT)

阿拉伯人吃優格不加糖,殘編以前最愛跟殘媽一起做耗時耗工的原味發酵優格,雖然製作時間久,但製成後嚥下的那一口酸到讓我擠眉弄眼、從脊椎酸到全身顫抖,再到頭頂的爽感,一切都值得了。瑪莎菈的「原味優格」應該是沒加糖,但也沒咱自家做的酸,所以是一般人都可以接受的健康順口。這道建議一人點一份,因為今天雖然只有殘家兩人,又是第一次造訪,不知道瑪莎菈的「無添加」是真還是跟超商的詐騙包裝一樣,所以就先點一份。但吃到後面,我倆都越吃越快、越大口的現象,抬頭一對眼,雙方還帶有殺氣。除了「原味優格」外還有餐廳推薦的「香料優格」,這道下次再點。

English Version / 英文版:
Arabs eat yogurt without added sugar. One of my favorite childhood memories is making time-consuming yogurt with my mom from scratch. Although it takes time and labour, the moment you take your first bite and the sour taste shoots up your spines and brains; everything is worth it. Masala-Zone‘s “Plain Yogurt” has no added sugar, but it’s also not as sour as the ones we make, so don’t freak out. It is a healthy dish with a smooth taste that most people can accept. I recommend an order for each person. A party of 2 of us only ordered 1 to share to test it out. It’s our first time at Masala-Zone, and we all know packaged yogurts in Taiwan labeled with “sugar-free” are all bull. Who knows if Masala-Zone follows the Taiwanese standards? After a few scoops of the “Plain Yoghurt,” tension starts building up, our eating speeds up. By the time we meet eyes, we both know the game is on, and the rest is war. Besides “Plain Yoghurt,” the “Raita” with a recommended thumbs up is also homemade yogurt with the addition of minced cucumber, onion, and tomato. We leave this one for our next visit.

  • 「印度烤餅」/ “Naan”
瑪莎菈三芝印度餐廳食記 - 平價正宗、還能觀海,是殘編在台灣吃過最好吃的印度料理餐廳。-Masala-Zone Restaurant Review - affordable and authentic. The best Indian restaurant in Taipei with a seaside view
「印度烤餅」/ “Naan”
瑪莎菈三芝印度餐廳食記 - 平價正宗、還能觀海,是殘編在台灣吃過最好吃的印度料理餐廳。-Masala-Zone Restaurant Review - affordable and authentic. The best Indian restaurant in Taipei with a seaside view
「印度薑黃飯」/ “turmeric rice””

瑪莎拉印度烤餅正宗,喔!謝天謝地!殘編終於吃到正宗印度烤餅,而不是什麼「皮塔餅」或「口袋餅」的冒牌貨了!馬莎菈印度烤餅烤得蓬鬆,一定要用手撕才夠味,吃起來口感鬆軟,乍看之下像雲一樣蓬鬆,但一入口跟口水中的唾液酶混合後,又變成稍帶嚼勁的口感,食材的香味也慢慢跑出來,甚至不沾醬都可以細細品嚐出其中的麵粉香,超讚的!瑪莎拉光是「烤餅」就有分「原味」、「奶油」、「茴香子」、「芝麻子」、「焦糖」、「新鮮蒜」、「洋蔥」、「純麥呷巴」、「奶油純麥呷巴」口味,單點價格位於$50元到$100元之間。除了「烤餅」以外,也可選擇搭配「餡餅」,餡餅有鹹的和甜的,單點價格比「烤餅」超為高一點,位於$100到$180元之間。

English Version / 英文版:
Hallelujah! Masala-Zone Restaurant‘s naan, which is spelled “nan” on their menu, is authentic, and not some “pitas,” “tortillas,” or other wanna-be flatbreads! Masala-Zone‘s naan is baked to fluffy. The texture is soft and fluffy like a cloud at first, but once it meets your amylase (enzymes in the saliva), it becomes slightly chewy. Aromas of the flour slowly come out as you chew, and it is delectable even without the dips. “Nans” alone on Masala-Zone Restaurant‘s menu features a ton of flavours, including “Plain,” “Butter,” “Jeera,” “Till,” “Sugar,” “Garlic,” “Onion.” “Plain Roti” and “Butter Roti” are also available. Price ranges from $50NT to $100NT each if you order them a-la-carte. Sweet and savoury “Paneer” and “Cheesenans are also available, priced from $100NT to $180NT.

  • 「蔬菜沙拉」($100元) / “Green Salad” ($100NT):

一片生菜上放上一排切圓片的牛番茄、洋蔥、紅蘿波和白蘿蔔。生菜上面灑上香料,擠上檸檬角的檸檬汁可以中和生洋蔥的嗆辣味。

English Version / 英文版:
Sliced ​​tomatoes, raw onions, carrots, and radish are placed on a piece of lettuce, sprinkled with mild Indian spices, served with a wedge of lemon. Squeezing fresh lemon juice on it can tone down the intense spiciness of the raw onions.

  • 「印度酸果」($100元)/ “Mix Pickle” ($100NT):

點這道菜是被旁邊的三顆辣椒以及下面註解上寫的「有特殊的酸辣味」而吸引的。用芒果、檸檬和辣椒醃製而成的「印度酸果」超帶勁,殘家兩人都只敢吃一口。愛吃辣的人必點,但是胃不好的建議不要吃。

English Version / 英文版:
I ordered this dish because I was intrigued by the three chili peppers’ spiciness level and the note below that reads “especially hot and sour.” Pickled mango and lemon are mixed with chili. The kick is a big fat kick in the A-S-S. We each can only take one bite. This dish is a must for spicy food lovers, but for those with a weaker stomach, be careful.

  • 「瑪莎拉羊肉咖哩」($380元)/ “Mutton Masala”($380NT):

「瑪莎拉羊肉咖哩」加入新鮮的洋蔥、蕃茄、青椒和香料烹調而成,羊柳條量多、鮮嫩肥大,肥肉部分入口即化,瘦肉不分鮮嫩、一點都不柴,上面灑上香菜跟薑絲提味。這道不管是配飯、手抓烤餅都欲罷不能,殘編沾烤餅吃到見底,把盤中最後一滴汁都不浪費的清光光,乾淨到吃完的空盤廚房都不用洗了。

English Version / 英文版:
Mutton Masala” is prepared with tender lamb slices sauteed with onions, tomatoes, and ground spices. The portion of the lamb is generous and includes big chunks of lean and fat meat. The lamb fat melts in your mouth while the lean meat remains fresh and tender. The dish is sprinkled with coriander and shredded ginger to enhance the flavours. This dish is bomb with either rice or naan. I couldn’t stop before wiping the last drop with my naan until the plate is shiny clean. I guess the dishwasher can save some water for this one. You’re welcome.

  • 「綠醬酪咖哩」($320元)/ “Palak Paneer” ($320NT):
「綠醬酪咖哩」($320元)/ “Palak Paneer” ($320NT)

這道是馬莎菈「手工白乾酪類」系列的咖哩瑪莎拉用純鮮奶萃取製成的茅屋起司,使其保存鮮奶的高營養成分、用僅剩三分之一的酪蛋白製成如豆腐般的乳酪,口感滑順入口即化,口味跟口感都似奶油一樣滑順,卻沒有奶油的膩。這道咖哩是馬莎菈餐廳招牌菜之一,將菠菜打成泥跟手工白乳酪翻炒,再加入印度香料、更多起司和薑。菠菜泥跟白乳酪完美融合在一起,香料味不會太重,很容易就融入口中。
瑪莎菈菜單後面標榜自己餐廳的咖哩是「北印咖哩」,不但是天然辛香、低鹽、低脂的料理,還有促進食慾、發汗、排毒等作用。
咱看到時先懷疑:「咁啊ㄋㄟ ?印度咖哩阿不都口味較重?」但整餐吃下來,真的是所有盤子都被舔乾淨了,好幾塊肥美的羊肉也都吞進肚子裡了還是很舒服,完全沒有過鹹或過油的不舒服。神奇的是,殘編回家途中還真的全身發熱。不知是羊肉還是其中的的辣味辛香料的作用。單純好吃到G點,搞到我「發騷」。反正立刻見效還蠻神奇的。

English Version / 英文版:
This dish falls under the “Cottage Cheesecurry section. Masala-Zone Restaurant‘s cottage cheese is made from pure fresh milk. It preserves the milk’s high nutritional content and results in a cheese with a tofu-like texture. The taste is smooth and melts in your mouth. The texture is similar to cream but not as greasy. This curry is another signature dish with a thumbs-up beside it. Spinach is pureed and stir-fried with handmade cottage cheese, mixed with Indian spices, more cheese, and ginger. The spinach puree blends perfectly with the cottage cheese. There are not too many spices in this dish, making it easy to eat and melts in your mouth smoothly.
The back of Masala-Zone Restaurant‘s menu reads, “the restaurant‘s curries are “North Indian Curries.” which uses natural spices, less salt, and less fat. It also lists the benefits of the spices, which include increased appetite, sweating, and detoxification.
At first, we were suspicious, but after demolishing everything and licking every plate clean, our stomachs are at ease and felt no burden. I believe everything at Masala-Zone Restaurant is made natural. What’s impressive is that I start to burn on our way home. I don’t know if it is the lamb or the spices. Or I’m just simply feeling “hot” from reaching my food orgasm.

殘編瑪莎菈三芝印度餐廳總評價 / Fashion Ecstasy Sanzhi Masala-Zone Restaurant Review in a Nutshell:

平價正宗、還能觀海,殘編超推,殘家隔天就已想再訪了!瑪莎菈餐廳是目前殘編在台灣吃過最好吃印度料理餐廳

English Version / 英文版:
Masala-Zone Restaurant is affordable and authentic. The seaside view is a huge plus. I highly recommended it to all. We only visited yesterday, and we are craving for it already!

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    Hello!  I am the blog owner & Editor-in-Chief of this bilingual website Fashion Ecstasy (http://fashionecstasy.com ) (both Chinese and English)!  Over 9 years since its inception, Fashion Ecstasy is the go-to media outlet for residents in Toronto and Taiwan.  After relocating to Taiwan, Fashion Ecstasy has immediately caught the attention across all industries, including Taiwan's Tourism Bureau! I was personally invited to become the official media partner to review Tainan’s English-friendly businesses for 2 consecutive years. See:  2017:  http://fashionecstasy.com/6-top-english-friendly-stores-for-travelers-in-tainan/  2018:  https://fashionecstasy.com/top-5-tainan-english-friendly-stores-2018/   I have also worked with many well-known global brands across all industries. I am proficient in various Adobe Master Suite design softwares, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PDF Acrobat Pro, and more. I am also active on all social media platforms. All of Fashion Ecstasy’s social media accounts are managed by me; please refer to: https://www.Facebook.com/fashionecsta Followers/fans: 3500  Twitter:  @fashionecstasy  Follower numbers: 2257 Instagram: @fashionecstasy Followers: 3500  Tiktok: @tanya.fashionecstasy  Number of followers: 30,6000  In addition, I also have my personal social media accounts: Twitter: @hsutanya Instagram: @tanya.fashionecstasy What you get from a review from us will be in both Chinese and English translation to expand your potential clientele, as well as a YouTube review video  You may reach me by: WhatsApp: (+886) 958771010  Line ID: Tinkeebellezza (capital T, without @, please send me a message first so I don’t miss you)  WhatsApp ID: tinkerbellezza  WeChat ID: tinkerbellezza  Email: fashionecstasytv@gmail.com I look forward to collaborating with you. 您好!我是知名網站時尚高潮 / Fashion Ecstasy (https://fashionecstasy.com)(中英雙語)的布落客主人&總編輯時尚高潮創辦已經10年之久,源起加拿大,7年前中風後轉戰台灣,也新增了不少當地的粉絲。 身為總編的我回台後立即受到相關業者的關注,包括台南市政府觀光局,並連續兩年內被台南市政府顧用介紹台南英文友善特色商店與推廣台灣觀光業!請見: 2017: http://fashionecstasy.com/6-top-english-friendly-stores-for-travelers-in-tainan/ 2018: http://fashionecstasy.com/top-5-tain 因為我是嚴重中風生存者,動過開腦手術,所以對鬧部心血管疾病跟醫療有專業的知識,至今仍在治療中,所以沒有上班、可以趕稿,也特別需要這份工作 我從小在國外長大,精通中英文! 我也曾與許多全球知名的品牌(美妝包括Body Shop, The Face Shop, Schwarzkopf 等等合作,請參考: 學歷我擁有意大利服裝設計名校Istituto Marangoni Masters 的碩士學位,精通Adobe各項設計軟體,包括Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, 跟 InDesign, PDF Acrobat Pro. 我也善長使用現當最受大眾喜愛的網路社交軟體,Fashion Ecstasy 的所有關方社交網站都是由我ㄧ手管理,追蹤人數請參考: 臉書/Facebook Fashion Ecstasy (http://fashionecstasy.com)追蹤人術/粉絲: 3335 推特/Twitter: I 追蹤人數2270 Instagram/IG: @fashionecstasy (http://www.instagram.com/fashionecstasy) 追蹤人數:3491 抖音Tiktok: @tanya.fashionecstasy 追蹤人數:306000 除了管理Fashion Ecstasy 的官方設交網站外,我還有自己私人的帳號 (Twitter: @HsuTanya Instagram: @tanya.fashionecstasy) 我去過四十幾個國家,可以無障礙的運用專業及當下流行的術語。日文略懂 轉戰台灣後,立即收許多粉絲注目,也連續兩年被台南市政府顧用介紹台南的特色商店與推廣台灣觀光業! 請見: http://fashionecstasy.com/6-top-english-friendly-stores-for-travelers-in-tainan/ 2018: https://fashionecstasy.com/top-5-tainan-english-friendly-stores-2018/ 2017: https://fashionecstasy.com/6-top-english-friendly-stores-for-travelers-in-tainan/ Youtube頻道https://www.youtube.com/user/FashionEcstasydotcom?sub_confirmation=1 (訂閱人數:5.23K) 希望有機會可以跟貴公司合作!與貴公司合作之文章我門都將中英譯,為貴公司帶來以及開發新客戶,真心希望與您合作! 我的聯絡方式: 電話:/ WhatsApp: (+886) 979905968 Line (賴)ID: Tinkeebellezza  ( T 大寫,沒有@,要給我訊息才看得到喔!) WhatsApp ID: tinkerbellezza Wechat ID: tinkerbellezza Email: fashionecstasytv@gmail.com  

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