In Iloilo City, you will never ran out of new international flavors to choose from — Masu Cafe is one you can check out if you want to try Indian and Nepalese cuisine. Flavors of South Asia is now closer at home. With a ride or two, you can already have a taste of it.
Indian cuisine is known for its rich and diverse flavors, aromatic spices, and a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Masu Cafe Menu
Indian food is famous for its bold and complex flavors. You’ll encounter a variety of tastes, including spicy, sweet, sour, and savory, often in a single dish. The use of herbs, spices, and seasonings like cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers adds depth and intensity to the flavors.
What We Had
For first-timers like me, because it is Indian food, please expect that the spice is there. Not just your typical spice — its a new level. Gulab Hamon and Aloo Gobi became my instant favorites.
Here are the food we had:
How to Get There
Masu Cafe is located along Delgado Street. It is close to corner Delgado – Jalandoni Streets in Iloilo City. Landmarks that you can take note are Quixmart and Shell Gasoline Station.
The public utility jeepneys that are passing by the area are:
ROUTE # 4 UNGKA-ILOILO CITY VIA DIVERSION FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP
ROUTE # 7 COMPANIA – ILOILO CITY PROPER LOOP
ROUTE # 10 TAGBAK – ILOILO CITY PROPER*
ROUTE # 11 LA PAZ – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA ISATU*
ROUTE # 12A MANDURRIAO – MOLO VIA TABUCAN LOOP*
ROUTE # 12B MANDURRIAO – VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB LOOP*
ROUTE # 13A HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA TABUCAN HUB*
ROUTE # 13B HIBAO-AN – ILOILO CITY PROPER VIA FESTIVE WALK TRANSPORT HUB*
*drop by corner of Delgado and Jalandoni Streets (Gas Station). Masu is in the next building after the gas station.
Over-all it was a good visit. The experience was great and it was not a waste of my holiday at work. The first experience with Indian food is likely to be a journey of vibrant flavors, aromatic spices, and warm hospitality. Be open to trying new dishes and exploring the diverse world of Indian cuisine, and you’re sure to have a memorable culinary adventure.
