Masala Cafe Chettinad in Jersey City, NJ

Name: Masala Cafe Chettinad
Address: 839 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, US
Telephone: (201) 420-7635
Price range: $20–30
Rating: 4.6

4.6(1,591)$20–30Jersey City, NJ

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Masala Cafe Chettinad

4.6

(1.6k reviews)

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Casual chain restaurant featuring traditional South Indian cuisine including seafood, biryani and dosa options.

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$$$$$20–30

Indian buffet

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Jersey City

Quick verdict

Family-friendly seating
Good value for price
Accepts reservations
Wheelchair accessible
Highly rated by diners

839 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 1591 reviews.

Family-friendly
Budget-friendly
Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

Families
Budget dining
Quick meals
Large groups

Not ideal for

Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Jersey City, NJ • Price $20–30 • 4.6★

Masala Cafe Chettinad is an Indian buffet located in Jersey City, NJ, in the Journal Square neighborhood. This establishment has earned a 4.6-star rating from 1591 reviews, indicating a generally positive reception from diners. The price range for meals is between $20 and $30. Masala Cafe Chettinad offers dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options for those who prefer to enjoy their meal elsewhere. With dine-in available, visitors can experience the full buffet setting. The restaurant also provides a website and phone number for further inquiries. For those seeking an Indian buffet experience in Jersey City, Masala Cafe Chettinad presents a well-reviewed option with multiple service choices.

Good to know

Masala Cafe Chettinad has a listed address in Jersey City, NJ, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 1,591 reviews.
Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
Service details include takeout.

This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.

Address

839 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

Phone

(201) 420-7635

Today

11 AM–1 AM

Price

$20–30

Rating

4.6 (1,591 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals

Quick bite score27/100

Speed signals

0/30

Grab-and-go

0/25

Budget-friendly

12/20

Time commitment

15/15

Convenience

0/10

What works

Budget-friendly pricing
Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.5 weighted · 1,591 reviews

4.5weighted · raw 4.6 from 1,591 reviews(↓ 0.11 from raw)

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Review volume vs. city median1,591 / 1,480.5 median

07,402.5 (Rock Solid threshold)

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Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days

friday

10 AM–2 AM

monday

11 AM–1 AM

saturday

10 AM–2 AM

sunday

10 AM–1 AM

thursday

11 AM–1 AM

tuesday

11 AM–1 AM

wednesday

11 AM–1 AM

Pricing

Price range $20–30

Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more

 Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features

Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple PayAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting

 Casual Cozy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery

Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types

 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features

 Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups

 Accepts reservations

Reviews

1,591 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Masala Cafe Chettinad?

Masala Cafe Chettinad has a 4.6-star rating based on 1591 customer reviews.

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107 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

108 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, government)

Place Of Worships

Hanuman Ji Temple

Place Of Worship

781 Newark Avenue

~0.1 mi

St. Ann's R. C. Church

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi

Christ United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

2811 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Stanley Theater)

Place Of Worship

2932 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Masjid Al-Salam Islamic Education and Information Center

Place Of Worship

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi

Congregation Sons of Israel

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi

Gallerys

Drawing Rooms (Topps Building)

Gallery

926 Newark Avenue

~0.2 miTh-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa-Su 14:00-18:00

+1-201-208-8032 Website

SMUSH Gallery

Gallery

340 Summit Avenue

~0.6 mi

Website

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00

+1-201-963-6060

Journal Square Post Office

Post Office

899 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 07:30-16:00

Website

Five Corners Post Office

Post Office

645 Newark Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:30-17:00; Sa

Website

Banks

Chase

Bank

2 Journal Square Plaza

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-14:00

+1-201-659-6112

Wells Fargo

Bank

40 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 mi

Website

Rasoi

Restaurant

~361 ftMo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:30; Sa,Su 11:00-16:00,17:00-22:30

Website

Samosa Paradise

Restaurant

~446 ft

Noodlefan

Restaurant

2814 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Fast Foods

Path Plaza

~0.3 miSu-We 09:00-03:00; Th-Sa 09:00-04:00

Subway

Fast Food

2866 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi24/7

+1-201-798-5959 Website

Bakerys

Hot Breads

~0.3 mi

Deli Plus

Cafe

24 PATH Plaza

~0.3 mi

Whealth Kitchen

Cafe

615 Pavonia Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 06:30-20:00

+1-201-795-5188 Website

The Cafe at Journal Squared

Cafe

595 Pavonia Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-16:00

Clo Coffee Co.

Cafe

97 Newkirk Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 08:00-16:00; Sa,Su 09:00-16:00

Website

Bars

JSQ Lounge

Bar

2881 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Fire Stations

Engine No. 15

Fire Station

~0.3 mi

Jersey City Fire Dept Training Academy

Fire Station

~0.6 mi

Courthouses

Hudson Vicinage Administrative Building

Courthouse

595 Newark Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:30-16:30

Website

Jersey City Municipal Courthouse

Courthouse

365 Summit Avenue

~0.5 mi

Dentists

Journal Square Dental - Cosmetic & General Dentist

Dentist

1 Journal Square Plaza

~0.2 miMo-Th 09:00-18:00

+1-201-656-2221 Website

Dental Associates of Jersey City

Dentist

2766 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.4 miMo 09:00-18:00; Tu-We 09:00-17:00; Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-14:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00

Website

Clinics

Quest Diagnostics

Clinic

~0.3 mi

CityMD

Hairdressers

Muskan Beauty Parlor

Hairdresser

157 Tonnelle Avenue

~193 ft

Unisex Salon

Hairdresser

772 Newark Avenue

~0.2 mi

M Color Unisex Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.2 mi

Casa Blanca

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi

Danica & Irene

Hairdresser

555 Newark Avenue

~0.6 mi

Parking Entrances

PATH Journal Sq Parking

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi

Staff Parking

Parking Entrance

Central Avenue

~0.5 mi

Reserved Parking

Parking Entrance

Oakland Avenue

~0.6 mi

Beautys

Nail Spa

Beauty

~0.4 mi

Natural Skin Care

Beauty

553 Newark Avenue

Convenience

2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-21:30

+1-201-984-2871

C&M mini market

Convenience

2808 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

JSQ

Convenience

46 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 mi

Sultan Food

Convenience

194 Sip Avenue

~0.3 mi

5B

Convenience

240 Sip Avenue

~0.3 mi

Jewelrys

Vanita Jewelers

Jewelry

814 Newark Avenue

~0.2 mi

King’s Liquor

Alcohol

205 Sip Avenue

~0.3 mi

Boulevard Mart

Variety Store

3000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00

+1-201-356-2200 Website

Lot-Less Closeouts

Variety Store

2839 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Charitys

Goodwill

Charity

2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.2 mi

Greengrocers

Mira Fruit & Farm

Greengrocer

2823 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:30

+1-201-938-1150

AT&T

Mobile Phone

909 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi

Childcares

Franciscan Sisters of St. Elizabeth School and Child Care Center

Childcare

Masala Cafe Chettinad in Jersey City, NJ

Masala Cafe Chettinad

Quick verdict

Quick facts

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

Not ideal for

At a glance

Good to know

What stands out

Before you go

🕐Not the Fastest

⚖️Trusted Rating

Photos

Hours & Location

Regular Hours

Pricing

Amenities & Services

Accessibility

Amenities

Atmosphere

Service Options

Payment Methods

Highlights

Planning

Reviews

Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rating of Masala Cafe Chettinad?

🍜Cultural Food Hub

Nearby Places

Arts & Culture9 places, nearest ~680 ft

Place Of Worships

Hanuman Ji Temple

St. Ann's R. C. Church

Christ United Methodist Church

Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Stanley Theater)

Masjid Al-Salam Islamic Education and Information Center

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Congregation Sons of Israel

Gallerys

Drawing Rooms (Topps Building)

SMUSH Gallery

Communications & Technology3 places, nearest ~0.4 mi

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Journal Square Post Office

Five Corners Post Office

Financial Services7 places, nearest ~0.2 mi

Banks

Chase

Wells Fargo

Santander

Bank of America

Capital One

Provident Bank

Bank of America

Food & Dining28 places, nearest ~90 ft

Restaurants

Bengali Sweet

Biryani Pot

HUNGRY Indian Fine Cusine

Szechaun Mirchi

Rajbhog Sweets

Rasoi

Samosa Paradise

Noodlefan

Fast Foods

Bikanervala

Pizza Twist

New York Fried Chicken

Taco Bell

Boulevard Drinks

McDonald's

Taco Bell

Subway

Bakerys

Hot Breads

Monteleone's Bakery

Red Ribbon

Not the Fastest

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