Masala Story, Brookland
17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Masala Story, and several name it for biryani, with one diner saying the best biryani they have had was at the Brookland location. One diner calls the samosas very good, another says the paneer makhani is good, and one praises the saag goat. A few are mixed: one finds the food very American-tasting though the space is welcoming, one calls it the best of the few they tried but is not keen on the naan, and one agrees with that mixed take. One diner calls it poor.
Address
Masala Story, 3301 12th St NE #4008, Washington, DC 20017
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Biryani
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Masala Story, Brookland, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/lalalalaasdf in r/washingtondc · May 2024taste
Lists it among favorites and says its paneer makhani is good.
- Recommendsu/earliegray in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Says a friend with very strict gluten avoidance eats at Masala Story.
- Recommendsu/Fivetimesfast in r/washingtondc · Jun 2025
Gives the Brookland location as an answer to the biryani question.
- Recommendsu/bageloclock in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Suggests Masala Story in Brookland as an answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/lishaalmeida in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026taste
Calls Masala Story's samosas very good; says a gluten-avoiding friend was excited to have one.
- Mixedu/eyeblocker in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024taste
Finds the food not very good for them, though they like the space and eat there often.
- Recommendsu/Whitefriar0716 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Held a wedding rehearsal dinner here; guests needing gluten-free food were very pleased.
- Recommendsu/XDcraftsman in r/washingtondc · Jun 2025
Answers the biryani question by naming Masala Story with obvious enthusiasm.
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- Recommendsu/Extension-Divide4890 in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024
Names Masala Story in Brookland as a suggestion for the request.
- Mixedu/boopthesnoot19387 in r/washingtondc · May 2024taste
Calls it the best of the few tried, though its naan is not their favorite.
- Mixedu/collije in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025
Agrees with the mixed take on Masala Story.
- Recommendsu/azulinike in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024taste
Says Masala Story's saag goat is great and its vegetarian dishes beat its meat ones.
- Recommendsu/neofresh in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024
Says they love Masala Story but questions whether it really counts as street food.
- Caveatu/Savings_Policy3036 in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024
Advises against Masala Story, calling it poor and saying not to trust those who recommend it.
- Recommendsu/majority_whip in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024taste
Says the top biryani they have eaten was at Masala Story.
- Recommendsu/anotherplantperson13 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024
Suggests Masala Story in answer to the chicken biryani question.
- Recommendsu/airportpotatochips in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Seconds Masala Story as a recommendation for gluten-free dining.
- Recommendsu/LingonberryLow5159 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2025
Rates Masala Story among the better informal Indian choices in DC.
- Recommendsu/Educational-Hurry-21 in r/washingtondc · Jun 2025
Strongly endorses Masala Story in Brookland as the top pick for thali.
- Recommendsu/Wheresmycardigan in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025ambience
Agrees with the Masala Story pick and adds that the restaurant has a roomy seating area.
- Recommendsu/Present-Performer501 in r/washingtondc · Nov 2024
Replies with just the name Masala Story as a suggestion.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.