# Mapo Indian restaurant B set with chicken masala: Deli India

- By Minae (https://superchart.com/en/@side-dish-crossings/)
- Written Sep 10, 2026
- Updated Sep 13, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
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## In short

Deli India is an Indian restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, near Sangsu Station. After finishing an important appointment near Hongdae, we tried the B Set with plain lassi, salad, chicken tikka, and chicken masala curry in the breezy second-floor dining room. Verdict: the sweet-spicy chicken masala was especially good with both naan and rice.

## Good to know

- **Location**: A 3-minute walk from Sangsu Station Exit 1; also walkable from Hapjeong Station
- **Hours**: 11:00–22:00
- **Parking**: Free parking available; use a public parking lot if full
- **Order**: B Set
- **Review event**: Post a verification photo to receive either naan or lassi free

*as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026*

![Deli India B Set Indian curry meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-01-104sy-966.webp)

After wrapping up an important appointment near Hongdae, we were wandering around looking for a meal with relieved hearts when this curry restaurant caught our eye.

![Curry restaurant found near Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-02-18jk9-966.webp)

Here’s our visit to Deli India, the kind of place I think I’ll remember whenever I want proper, authentic Indian curry. From interiors that felt like they had transported India’s charm right over to the fresh flavors filling my mouth, these were happy moments from start to finish. Let’s go!

![Visit to Deli India for authentic Indian curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-03-ki5n9-966.webp)

## Walking to Deli India from Sangsu Station

It is only a three-minute walk from Exit 1 of Sangsu Station, so it is very easy to reach, and it is also walkable from Hapjeong Station.

![Deli India location near Sangsu Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-04-1d8pj-966.webp)

Located on the second floor, it is a lovely place for a date or a get-together with friends: the weather has been so nice lately that warm sunlight streams in, and you can eat while enjoying a pleasant breeze.

![Sunlit second floor at Deli India](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-05-dd5y1-966.webp)

Even though we had just missed the lunch rush, almost all the window seats were filled with people eating curry, and I thought, okay, this really must be a popular spot.

![Window seats with diners eating curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-06-1qwuh-966.webp)

Elegant traditional Indian ornaments and soft lighting came together beautifully inside.

![Interior with traditional Indian ornaments and lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-07-d8whe-966.webp)

![Restaurant interior with Indian-style decorations](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-08-1wwaj-966.webp)

The kitchen structure looked a bit like a Taj Mahal palace model. I happened to look up and the lighting was pretty too; my companion admired it, saying it reminded them of their trip to India.

![Taj Mahal palace-like kitchen structure](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-09-e6b1b-966.webp)

The table was neatly set, so it felt like we were being looked after from the moment we sat down.

![Neatly prepared dining table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-10-4pq3p-966.webp)

On a day like this, after walking around and hanging out in Sangsu or Hapjeong, Deli India seems like a good stop for curry when hunger hits.

![Curry meal after a Sangsu and Hapjeong walk](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-11-1a2eb-966.webp)

They are also running a review event: upload a verification photo and you receive either naan or lassi for free. The guest beside us posted theirs and scored some naan.

![Review event offering free naan or lassi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-12-17hzh-966.webp)

## Indian dishes we tried in the B Set

We ordered the generously composed B Set, which takes the stress out of deciding what to order. The colors of all the different ingredients filling the table were a feast for the eyes too.

![Deli India B Set filling the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-13-1gw8f-966.webp)

The set also includes sweet, smooth plain lassi, a yogurt drink. Its characteristic tang and gentle sweetness were perfectly balanced. With the spicy masala curry, it had that addictive sweet-and-salty pull that made me keep reaching for more.

![Sweet and smooth plain lassi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-14-1cbci-966.webp)

The green salad that opens the meal arrives with crisp lettuce and fresh vegetables topped with a sweet-tangy house dressing. It freshens up the palate before the spiced dishes.

![Green salad with house dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-15-1gpu6-966.webp)

### Juicy chicken tikka

The chicken tikka was more tender and delicious than I expected, which surprised me. Its outside was red and nicely crisped, while the meat inside held onto lots of juices, making every bite wonderfully tender.

![Crisply cooked chicken tikka](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-16-19tyy-966.webp)

I recommend squeezing on some of the lemon juice served alongside it, which makes the flavor even brighter. It is also good with the onion pickles that come with it.

![Chicken tikka with lemon and onion pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-17-1hhlu-966.webp)

The more I chewed, the more a gentle smoky char spread through the bite, while a mild spiciness cut through the richness, so I could have kept eating forever.

![Chicken tikka and included side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-18-dvvcd-966.webp)

There were three side dishes included too, and the onion pickles especially suited my taste perfectly ^^

![September curry enjoyed on the second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-19-1bxio-1200.webp)

September curry on the second floor. The softly blowing breeze felt so nice.

![Tomato-and-onion-based chicken masala curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-20-1vpci-966.webp)

![Sangsu chicken masala curry B Set at Deli India](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-21-117u9-966.webp)

## Is chicken masala curry better with naan or rice?

The highlight of today’s meal was the chicken masala curry. It had a little heat, but the deep sweetness of its tomato-and-onion base stood out, and it was delicious piled onto both naan and rice.

The Indian spices came together in vibrant layers, yet they were not at all overwhelming for a Korean palate.

Tear off warm naan by hand and heap it with masala curry, and the sweetness and curry’s spiciness come together perfectly.

![Chewy golden naan with curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-22-1hgxh-966.webp)

First, I dipped the chewy, golden-browned naan in it. Naan is delicious whenever you dip it.

![Masala curry with rice and chicken pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-23-30rr2-966.webp)

Mix a little masala curry sauce into glossy rice, then add a big piece of chicken, and it delivers a filling, satisfying flavor that is different from naan.

The onion pickles were crisp, spicy, and tasted like they had just been freshly seasoned—you do it all, honestly.

![After-meal sunflower seeds and Indian meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia/sangsu-chicken-masala-set-deliindia-24-nt6tg-966.webp)

After such an enthusiastic meal, sunflower seeds are a must. If you are looking for an unusual date-night restaurant that wins over both lovers of bold spices and Korean tastes, how about Deli India?

## Where it is

- Deli India (델리인디아)
- 8 Dongmak-ro 9-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 마포구 독막로9길 8 2층
- 37.5486828, 126.9197468
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8D%B8%EB%A6%AC%EC%9D%B8%EB%94%94%EC%95%84/@37.5486828,126.9197468,17z

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