TLDR
Late-night Indian-American fusion spot w/ creative tikka masala fries & cheesesteaks. Open till 3 AM!
Reddit Sentiment for GAIA MASALA & BURGER(based on 31 Reddit opinions)
Details
This Queens-based restaurant offers a unique fusion of Indian and American flavors, most notably in their inventive burger and fries combinations. It's a popular spot for late-night cravings, staying open until 3 AM daily. Visitors praise their creative dishes like the cheesy chicken tikka masala fries and chicken tikka cheesesteak [1].
Food Overview
The food at Gaia Masala & Burger is a standout for its Indian-American fusion, particularly their popular cheesy chicken tikka masala fries, described as 'top tier drunk food' [1]. Other highly praised items include the chicken tikka cheesesteak [1]. While most feedback is positive, one commenter found the chicken tikka masala calzone a bit mild [2].
Highlights / Recommended
"Highly recommended dishes include the cheesy chicken tikka masala fries and the chicken tikka cheesesteak, with the latter being described as a 'revelation' [1]."
Mentioned Dishes:
- •tikka masala calzone(3)
- •chicken tikka masala calzone(2)
- •masala fries(2)
Caveats
While the restaurant is generally well-regarded, one user found the chicken tikka masala calzone to be a bit mild, wishing for more spice [2]. Another commenter initially found a picture of the dish unappetizing, though others defended its appeal [7].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About GAIA MASALA & BURGER
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Anywhere To Get Curry Pizza Google Maps Yielded
"This user suggested Gaia Masala Burger and Bar in Astoria as a place to find curry pizza."
NeutralFrom post: Looking For The Best Chili Cheese Fries Around
"Although not a direct match for chili cheese fries, the commenter mentions Gaia Burger in Astoria offers "butter chicken fries.""
NeutralFrom post: Bombay Masala In Bay Ridge Closed So Im Looking
"This commenter suggested Gaia Masala Burger in Astoria, noting it's far but awesome."
PositiveFrom post: Tikka Masala Calzone From Gaia In Astoria
"Replying to a question about the calzone's crust, this user confirmed that the crust on their tikka masala calzone was not soggy and held up well."
PositiveFrom post: Tikka Masala Calzone From Gaia In Astoria
"In response to a question about the calzone's crust, this user confirmed that their experience with the tikka masala calzone was that the crust did not get soggy and held up fine."
PositiveFrom post: Tikka Masala Calzone From Gaia In Astoria
"This user previously posted about Gaia's chicken tikka masala fries and was prompted by the original post to try the calzone. They found the calzone crust held up well and was not soggy."
PositiveFrom post: Tikka Masala Calzone From Gaia In Astoria
"The user asked about the crust of the tikka masala calzone at Gaia, specifically if it was soggy. They noted Astoria has many good restaurants."
NeutralFrom post: Tikka Masala Calzone From Gaia In Astoria
"The user visited Gaia as part of a tourist day in NYC, specifically after visiting the Museum of the Moving Image. They found the restaurant to be very good."
PositiveFrom post: Tikka Masala Calzone From Gaia In Astoria
"The user mentioned trying the masala fries at Gaia, describing them as elite drunk food."
PositiveFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"This commenter expressed excitement and appreciation for the look of the food."
PositiveFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"This commenter highly recommended the chicken tikka cheesesteak, calling it a 'revelation'."
PositiveFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"This commenter confirmed Gaia is a chain loved by CU students in Boulder and later praised the NYC location, mentioning their usual order and the tikka masala cheesesteak."
PositiveFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"This commenter added Gaia Masala & Burger to their list of places to visit during their upcoming trip to NYC."
PositiveFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"This commenter compared the dish to poutine and added the restaurant to their list."
PositiveFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"This commenter recommended the chicken tikka cheesesteak as an excellent dish."
PositiveFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"Comparing the dish to poutine, this commenter noted the surprise at the lack of other fries + sauce + cheese format dishes, seeing potential for more variations."
PositiveFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"This commenter described the dish negatively as 'Dogs Breakfast'."
NegativeFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"This commenter expressed their intention to visit the restaurant soon based on the description."
PositiveFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"This commenter asked about the quality of the paneer tikka masala calzone."
NeutralFrom post: Cheesy Chicken Tikka Masala Fries From Gaia
"This commenter initially found the picture unappetizing, but another user defended the dish's appeal."
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