Saturday, June 6, 2026
Masala Waves Restaurant
Large group tonight at Masala Waves Indian and Nepalese Restaurant. 12 people seated at a long, narrow table with tight seating. Which became a slight issue doing dinner. With all the wine bottles and wine glasses lined up it wasn't conducive for sending the bottles back and forth. You then had the tendency to drink what was closet to you. A few bottles did make it back and forth. It also made it so the only ones who could easily get out of their chairs and walk around were people on the ends. Closeness in this case made the wine in front of you much fonder and your right next door and right across dinning companions your best friends for dinner. There were eight appetizers dishes pre-selected for the evening. All were very good. It was a good gathering of people, food and wine
We started out with Spinach Dip Naan. This is always a winner. The rest of the dishes did not necessarily come out in order. With such a long table it was hard to keep track. Since there were multiple plates of each food dishes, some started at one end of the table only and a few the waiters brought to both ends. I did take portions off of almost everything. A couple I took a bit of the sauce and tested it then passed. I am still not 100% with my stomach problems so I don't want any issues coming up. I am still being overly cautious.
Jhoi Momo Veggie - this one dish I skipped.
Loaded Fries with Chicken Tikka Masala - this I skipped just because I personally do not like extra food on my fries. It is a personal thing. Everyone seemed to enjoy them so I assume they were good.
Momo Chili Veggie - was good
Papadam Shrimp - very good. I could have eaten the entire plate myself.
Tandoori Fish - this is a favorite dish for me. Fish is sweet and loads of flavor.
Tikka Masala Pizza - this dish was ok for me but I personally would not order it - others really dived into it.
Tikka Masala Wings - another very good dish that I could have eaten the entire plate of it.
I know I did not get a full list of the wines brought but I think this may be close. Several I did not get to taste so I am not making any comments on any wine. Just the list.
2014 Chateau D'Hanteillan, Haut-Medoc, Cru Bourgeois
2007 Sea Smoke, Sta. Rita Hills, Southing Pinot Noir (Magnum)
NV Revelation Champagne, Alexandre Le Brun, 100% Petite Meunier
???? Domaine Roland Schmitt, Alsace, Glintzberg, Gewurztraminer
2010 Maggy Hawk, Anderson Valley, Stormin Estate Vineyard, Pinot Noir
2018 Williams Seylem, Lime Stone Ridge, Chenin Blanc
2007 Hess Collection, Mount Veeder, Napa, 19 Block Cuvee
2018 Lucien Crochet, Sancerre
NV Chanoine Freres , Rose Champagne
2011 Williams Seylem, Ferrington Vineyard, Pinot Noir
2009 Clos du Bourg, Domaine Huet, Vouvray
2003 Williams Seylem, Vista Verde, Late Harvest, Gewurztraminer
