Masala Ferry @ San Ramon

Name: Masala Ferry
Address: 2217 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, Ca 94583, Usa, US
Telephone: (925) 838-9090
Rating: 4.7

2217 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, Ca 94583, Usa Suite C

4.7/5.0 (224 reviews)

Halal IngredientsRestaurantIndianBengali

(925) 838-9090

Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

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Last Updated: 9th October 2026

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Dee

Rated 4.0/5.0 4 months ago

This is a Bengali (Kolkata-style) Indian restaurant where I stopped by for a special Jamai Shoshti buffet lunch. The place was quite small, and it was extremely crowded due to the occasion. We walked in without a reservation, and although they were kind enough to accommodate us, we still had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. The buffet itself was very busy and at times felt a bit chaotic, as it seemed they were not fully prepared for such a large turnout. That said, the spread was extensive and very rooted in traditional Bengali cuisine. The appetizer station had phuchka (pani puri), which was unfortunately disappointing. The shells felt store-bought, the potato filling was bland, and the tamarind water lacked the punch and flavor you would expect. The main spread, however, was much better. It included luchi with shada alur torkari (a simple, comforting potato curry), fried eggplant, steamed rice, dal, and several other typical Bengali dishes. It was wonderful to see such an authentic lineup in California, where this style of food is not commonly available. The standout for me was the chicken malai tikka, which was absolutely delicious—rich, tender, and full of flavor. The shukto was decent, the greens were okay, and both the shrimp and fish in mustard gravy were enjoyable, though not exceptional. The mutton and chicken dishes were solid overall. There was a large variety of food, and by the end, I was completely full. I couldn’t even try the payesh, but I really enjoyed the malpua, which was a highlight of the dessert section. While the experience was a bit disorganized—with shortages of plates and delays in refilling items—the atmosphere felt very nostalgic. They played Bengali music from artists like Chandrabindu and Shilajit, which gave the whole experience a strong Kolkata vibe. Overall, despite the chaos, it was a satisfying experience. It felt like a little taste of home, and I would definitely consider going back for another Bengali buffet, hopefully on a better-prepared day.

Chet Mandair

Rated 5.0/5.0 5 months ago

Masala Ferry in San Ramon is a gem! We had the Kolkata Fish Fry and Koriasutir kachori—both absolutely delicious and authentic. The flavors were spot-on. Rahul provided excellent service throughout our meal, attentive and friendly. Highly recommend if you’re craving genuine Bengali cuisine. Will definitely be back!

ATREYI DASMAHAPATRA

Rated 5.0/5.0 6 months ago

The food and vibe here are fantastic. The mutton biryani tastes just like the kind you’d get in Kolkata. They’ve also got plenty of good vegetarian choices. On top of that, the service is really warm and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Yi Ding

Rated 5.0/5.0 7 months ago

This restaurant's weekend lunch buffet is very popular (no buffet on weekdays). I arrived at 12:30pm on a Sunday and had to wait 20 minutes; when we left at 1:30, there were still several people waiting to be seated. Some unique dishes (especially fish ones) that I've never seen at other Indian buffet restaurants are served here. Well worth the wait! The price is about $30 + tax and tip, which is reasonable. Note: the rohu fish has small bones embedded in the meat occasionally. Not a problem for those experienced with fish bone picking.

Sh Dasgupta

Rated 4.0/5.0 7 months ago

Overall i like the food here. This is a new spot and am glad that this is not too far away from my home. The taste of the food is more or less consistent. I have been here several times till now and i have tried a few things here. Chicken roll - recently tried the egg chicken roll. It was filling, spicy, tasty. But of course not like Kolkata chicken roll but i still liked the taste. I felt this roll was moist inside which i usually don't like. Even though i had requested for no ketchup or sauce inside. Fish fry: so far i have loved their fish fry. Have taken them 3 or 4 times. The taste isn't consistent but overall i like them and I'll keep enjoying them from here in future. I have also taken them for my friends and they lived it too. Mutton Biryani: i like their Mutton Biryani. Closest you get to Kolkata style biryani in Bay area. I have tried kolkata biryani in few other places. Never revisited those places for biryani again. But i like the biryani here and have had that a few times now. I am not happy with the potato they add. It feels underwhelming and small in the biryani here. Koraishuti kochuri aloo dum: A bit of a letdown. We didn't enjoy the flavor profile of this item and may not order it again. The peas filling was too less and patchy inside. The kochuri was most likely fried in old/overused oil,so it was smelling of that. The aloo dum was okey but not exciting at all(we usually take leftovers back home but for this we didn't feel like). However, we did appreciate the proactive service—the owner noticed our disappointment and was genuinely interested in hearing our feedback. Mishti doi: mishti doi was good. Patishapta: had the kheer patishapta on a weekend. I liked it. It is different than other finishers you get in restaurants. Although I'm not sure if they keep it on every weekend or it's once in awhile.

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