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Gaia Masala & Burger is an Indian-American-Mediterranean fusion restaurant at 425 Westport Rd in Kansas City’s Westport district, known for tikka masala burgers and late-night hours. It is the first Kansas City location of a Colorado-founded chain.1

Description

Gaia Masala & Burger is a fusion restaurant that blends Indian, American, and Mediterranean cuisines, serving dishes such as tikka masala burgers, tikka masala chicken cheesesteaks, Philly masala cheese fries, beef gyro pizza, gyros, hamburgers, and pizza.1 The menu also includes vegetarian and vegan selections.1 The restaurant’s name is derived from the Greek word “Gaia,” meaning “Earth,” which the ownership describes as reflecting a commitment to “nourishing our guests just as Mother Nature nourishes her children.”2

The Westport restaurant occupies 425 Westport Rd, the former home of Kobi-Q, in Kansas City’s Westport district.1 It operates from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. daily, positioning itself as a late-night dining destination in the bar-heavy Westport corridor.32 The restaurant carries a strong customer rating and was favorably reviewed for its beef tikka masala burger in an April 2026 local write-up.4

The Kansas City restaurant is the company’s first location outside Colorado, where the brand operates several restaurants.1

Ownership and history

Gaia Masala & Burger was founded in 2019 and grew to four Colorado locations before expanding to Kansas City.1 The Westport restaurant — the chain’s first out-of-state location — was announced for an opening in early 2025 at 425 Westport Rd, the former Kobi-Q space.1

The business is owned by Nandalal Neupane and Hira Kunwar.2 Neupane, who describes more than 15 years in the food business, frames the restaurant’s mission around quality and service, stating, “As I have been in food business for 15 years now, I can assure best food with best service at Gaia.”2 Kunwar, described as the operation’s fusion specialist, emphasizes the restaurant’s global menu and late-night appeal.2

Last verified: 2026-08-30 · Source: first-party Westport storefront (location id 16) behind the official site menu / order-online · URL(s): https://gaiamasalaandburger.com/menu · https://gaiamasalaandburger.com/order-online · https://api.gaiamasalaandburger.com/location/menu/?location_id=16 · Confidence: High (first-party)

The official /menu HTML is JavaScript-gated and prints no prices; there is no operator PDF. Prices and copy below are the Westport location’s own ordering API (the backend for /menu and /order-online), not DoorDash, Grubhub, or the aggregator mirror used on 2026-06-23. June 2026 delivery-platform dollars are retired and discarded.53

The homepage still prints “we serve halal meat only.” The Masala category on the storefront is tagged “Masala items garnished with cilantro.” Fries appear under both Accompaniments and Side Of Fries; they are listed once below. Descriptions are copied only where the operator published them; name-and-price items stay that way. Unavailable on the Westport storefront today: Sweet Potato Fries (regular and large), Pepsi 2 Ltr., 12 Oz Redbull.5

Price tier reads as Medium (burgers $13–$21; masala plates $18–$24; most handhelds $13–$16).

Burgers

Fire Tikka Masala Burger patty modifiers on the Westport storefront: Beef, Chicken, Lamb, or Vegan at the listed price; Veggie Patty +$1. Burgers otherwise list bun, cheese, and fries modifiers (not itemized here).5

  • Beef Tikka Masala Burger ($15)5
  • Chicken Tikka Masala Burger ($16)5
  • Lamb Tikka Masala Burger ($18)5
  • Gaia Tikka Masala Veggie Burger ($16)5
  • Gaia Tikka Masala Vegan Burger ($17)5
  • Fire Tikka Masala Burger (Super-Hot) — double patty on a brioche bun with super hot tikka masala sauce, jalapeno, green chili, double cheese, lettuce, and fried onions ($21)5
  • All-American Burger ($13)5
  • Ralphie Burger ($17)5
  • Gaia Veggie Burger ($16)5
  • Gaia Vegan Burger ($16)5
  • Buff Vegan Burger ($19)5
  • Cheese Burger No Fries — simple cheese burger with a beef patty ($7)5

Cheesesteaks

  • Tikka Masala Chicken Cheesesteak — comes with red onions, lettuce, tzatziki sauce, and provolone cheese ($14)5
  • Philly Cheesesteak (Beef) — comes with caramelized onion, siracha sauce, mayo, 2-slice provolone cheese ($13)5
  • Veggie Jackfruit Cheesesteak — comes with 2-slices of provolone cheese, mayo, grilled bell pepper, lettuce, grilled mushroom ($14)5
  • Vegan Jackfruit Cheesesteak — comes with 2-slices of vegan cheese, vegan mayo, grilled bell pepper, lettuce, grilled mushroom ($15)5
  • Veggie Jackfruit Tikka Masala Cheesesteak — tikka masala jackfruit cheesesteak with 2-slice provolone cheese; comes with lettuce, mushrooms, and grilled bell peppers ($15)5
  • Jumbo Tikka Masala Chicken Cheesesteaks — large cheesesteak with extra meat and provolone cheese; comes with tajiki, red onions, lettuce, mushrooms, and grilled bell peppers ($20)5
  • Jumbo Philly Cheesesteaks (Beef) — large cheesesteak with extra meat and provolone cheese; comes with mayo, lettuce, mushrooms, siracha sauce, grilled bell peppers, and caramelized onions ($20)5

Indian masala entrees

Operator copy on most plates: served with rice; many lines add “garnished with cilantro.” GF/DF tags are the storefront’s.5

Tikka masala

  • Vegetarian Tikka Masala (GF) — seasoned vegetables cooked in onion and tomato-based sauce with cream ($18)5
  • Vegan Tikka Masala (GF) (DF) — seasoned vegetables cooked in onion and tomato-based sauce with cream ($18)5
  • Tofu Tikka Masala (GF) — tofu simmered in homemade onion and tomato-based sauce with cream ($18)5
  • Vegan Tofu Tikka Masala (GF) — simmered in homemade onion and tomato-based sauce with cream ($18)5
  • Paneer Tikka Masala (GF) — seasoned paneer cooked in onion and tomato-based sauce with cream ($19)5
  • Matar Paneer Tikka Masala (GF) ($19)5
  • Chicken Tikka Masala (GF) — seasoned chicken cooked in onion and tomato-based sauce with cream ($20)5
  • Shrimp Tikka Masala (GF) — seasoned shrimp cooked in onion and tomato-based sauce with cream ($21)5
  • Lamb Tikka Masala (GF) — seasoned lamb meat cooked in onion and tomato-based sauce with cream ($24)5

Butter masala

  • Butter Paneer Masala (GF) — paneer simmered in onion and tomato-based sauce with cream and clarified butter ($19)5
  • Butter Chicken Masala (GF) — chicken meat simmered in onion and tomato-based sauce with cream and clarified butter ($20)5
  • Butter Lamb Masala (GF) — lamb simmered in onion and tomato based sauce with cream and clarified butter ($24)5

Biryani — seasoned aromatic rice accompanied with a side of raita.5

  • Vegetarian Biryani (GF) ($18); Vegan Biryani (DF) (GF) ($18); Tofu Biryani (GF) ($18); Vegan Tofu Biryani (GF) ($18); Paneer Biryani (GF) ($19); Chicken Biryani (GF) ($20); Shrimp Biryani (GF) ($21); Lamb Biryani (GF) ($24)5

Saag — chopped, seasoned spinach cooked in cream.5

  • Vegan Saag (DF) ($18); Tofu Saag (GF) ($18); Vegan Tofu Saag (GF) ($18); Paneer Saag (GF) ($19); Chicken Saag (GF) ($20); Shrimp Saag (GF) ($21); Lamb Saag (GF) ($24)5

Korma — curry sauce, ground cashews, and herbs.5

  • Vegetarian Korma (GF) ($18); Vegan Korma (DF) ($18); Tofu Korma (GF) ($18); Vegan Tofu Korma (GF) ($18); Paneer Korma (GF) ($19); Chicken Korma (GF) ($20); Shrimp Korma (GF) ($21); Lamb Korma (GF) ($24)5

Curry — stew cooked in authentic Indian sauce with various herbs and spices.5

  • Vegetarian Curry (GF) ($18); Vegan Curry (GF, DF) ($18); Chicken Curry (GF) ($20); Shrimp Curry (GF) ($21); Lamb Curry (GF) ($24)5

Other masala

  • Daal Tadka (GF) — lentils cooked with cumin seeds, garlic, chili, curry leaves, hot oil (vegan) or clarified butter ($18)5
  • FRIED RICE — wok-tossed rice stir-fried with cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper, seasoned with fresh garlic, soy, vinegar, and aromatic spices ($13)5

Pizza

  • Cheese Pizza ($14); Honey Pizza ($14); Veggie Pizza — pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, and black olives ($14)5
  • Pepperoni Beef Pizza ($15); Paneer Pizza ($15); Beef Gyro Pizza ($15); Masala Pizza ($15)5
  • Veggie Pineapple Pizza — pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, mushrooms and black olives topped with pineapple ($15)5

Calzones

  • Veggie Calzone — pizza sauce, tomato, onion, olives, bell pepper, mushroom, and mozzarella cheese ($13)5
  • Beef Lamb Gyro Calzone — pizza sauce, beef lamb gyro meat, tomato, onion, and mozzarella cheese ($14)5
  • Chicken Tikka masala Calzone — tikka sauce, chicken, and mozzarella cheese ($14)5
  • Paneer Masala Calzone — tikka sauce, paneer, mushroom, bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese ($14)5

Mediterranean

  • Beef Lamb Gyro ($13)5
  • Chicken Shawarma — thinly sliced seasoned meat on pita bread, along with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and tzatziki sauce ($13)5
  • Falafel Sandwich — spiced chickpea patties with pickles, tomato, and lettuce wrapped in a tortilla ($13)5
  • Lamb Shawarma — thinly sliced seasoned meat on pita bread, along with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, cilantro, and tzatziki sauce ($14)5

Appetizers

  • Hummus ($9)5
  • Falafel (3pcs) — chickpea balls with fresh herbs and spices, served with tzatziki sauce ($9)5
  • Baba Ganoush — roasted eggplant dip blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and spices; served with pita bread or naan ($9)5
  • Vegetable Soup (16 oz) — spiced vegetables in seasoned broth ($9)5
  • Chicken Soup (16 oz) — marinated chicken in seasoned broth ($10)5
  • Vegetable Samosa (2pcs) — fried pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas ($7)5
  • Cheese Samosa (2 pcs) — fried pastry stuffed with mozzarella cheese ($7)5
  • Chicken Chili — pan-fried chicken with onions, bell peppers, and soy sauce ($15)5
  • Dry Chili Paneer — sauteed paneer with dry chilies, vegetables, and soy sauce ($14)5
  • Dry Chili Mushroom — sauteed mushroom with dry chilies, vegetables, and soy sauce ($14)5
  • Dry Chili Tofu — sauteed tofu with dry chilies, vegetables, and soy sauce ($14)5

Momos, wings & tenders

Momo storefront copy flags a default 20-minute prep time.5

  • Vegetable/Vegan Momo — bite-sized steamed dumplings filled with mixed vegetables and spices; 8pcs ($13)5
  • Chicken Momo — savory dumplings stuffed with ground spiced chicken; 8pcs ($15)5
  • C. Momo Vegetable — bite-sized steamed dumplings filled with mixed vegetables and spices fillings cooked in chili sauce; 8pcs ($16)5
  • C. Momo Vegan — same operator copy as C. Momo Vegetable; 8pcs ($16)5
  • C. Momo Chicken — dumplings stir-fried with vegetables in chili sauce; 8 pcs ($17)5
  • JHOL MOMO VEGETABLE/VEGAN (8 pieces) — bite-sized vegetable dumplings served in a warm, flavorful, soupy sauce ($16)5
  • JHOL MOMO CHICKEN (8 pcs) — bite-sized chicken dumplings served in a warm, flavorful, soupy sauce ($17)5
  • Fried chicken wings: 3 pcs $5 · 7 pcs $11 · 14 pcs $20 · 28 pcs $37 · 56 pcs $795
  • Boneless wings: 7 pcs $7 · 14 pcs $13 · 28 pcs $25 · 56 pcs $475
  • Chicken Tender: 3 pcs $8 · 6 pcs $15 · 12 pcs $255

Naan & breads

  • Regular Naan ($4); Roti (Butter Optional) ($4); Garlic Naan ($4.50); Honey Naan ($5); Alu Paratha (Butter Optional) ($6); Cheese Naan ($6.50); Garlic Cheese Naan ($7); Spicy Garlic Cheese Naan ($7.50)5

Sides of fries

  • French Fries Straight-Regular ($6); French Fries Straight-Large ($10)5
  • Curly French Fries - Regular ($7); Curly French Fries - Large ($11)5
  • Onion Rings-Regular ($8); Onion Rings-Large ($12)5
  • Cheese masala fries ($11); Chicken Masala Cheese Fries ($14); Philly Masala Cheese Fries ($14); Lamb Cheese Masala Fries ($15)5

Side orders

  • Pita Bread (Side) ($1.99); Hummus (Side) ($2.49); Pappad w/Tamarin Sauce ($2.50); Yogurt ($4); Raita (8 oz) — seasoned yogurt with cucumber and carrot ($5); Rice ($5)5

Desserts

  • Chocolate chip cookie ($2.50); Baklava ($3)5
  • Gulab Jamun — spongy deep-fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup ($5)5
  • Carrot Pudding — grated carrot pudding with cream ($6)5
  • Rice Pudding — pudding made with rice and milk ($6)5

Beverages

  • 16 Oz Fountain Drinks ($2); 32 Oz Fountain Drinks ($3); Pepsi - CAN ($2); Bottled Water ($2); Gatorade ($3); Redbull ($3); Gaia Peach Iced Tea ($4); Mango Lassi ($6.50)5

Sources

Disputes

None at this time.

Footnotes

  1. aol.com — asserts: Gaia Masala & Burger founded 2019; blends Indian, American, and Mediterranean food; KC Westport location at 425 Westport Rd (former Kobi-Q) is the chain’s first outside Colorado, slated to open early 2025; menu includes tikka masala burgers, tikka masala chicken cheesesteaks, Philly masala cheese fries, beef gyro pizza, gyros, hamburgers, pizza, plus vegetarian/vegan options; name from Greek “gaia” meaning Earth. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  2. gaiamasalaandburger.com — asserts: Owners Nandalal Neupane and Hira Kunwar; Neupane quote on 15 years in food business; restaurant name derived from Greek “Gaia” meaning Earth; daily 10 a.m.–3 a.m. late-night positioning. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5

  3. api.gaiamasalaandburger.com — asserts: Westport record id 16, slug gaia-masala-and-burger-westport, title “Gaia Westport (Missouri)”; street 425 Westport Rd, Kansas City, Missouri; hours 10:00 AM–03:00 AM; is_closed false; phone +18166034242. Retrieved 2026-08-30. ↩ ↩2

  4. thecatalystnews.com — asserts: April 30, 2026 review of an in-person dining visit to Gaia Masala & Burger describing the beef tikka masala burger, confirming the restaurant is currently operating. ↩

  5. api.gaiamasalaandburger.com and api.gaiamasalaandburger.com — asserts: first-party Westport menu (operator API behind gaiamasalaandburger.com and gaiamasalaandburger.com): item names, operator descriptions, and location prices as of 2026-08-30, including Beef Tikka Masala Burger $15, Fire Tikka Masala Burger (Super-Hot) $21, Tikka Masala Chicken Cheesesteak $14, Cheese masala fries $11, Garlic Naan $4.50, Chicken Tikka Masala $20, Vegetarian Biryani $18, Lamb masala plates $24. Halal-meat-only line is printed on the official homepage. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15 ↩16 ↩17 ↩18 ↩19 ↩20 ↩21 ↩22 ↩23 ↩24 ↩25 ↩26 ↩27 ↩28 ↩29 ↩30 ↩31 ↩32 ↩33 ↩34 ↩35 ↩36 ↩37 ↩38 ↩39 ↩40 ↩41 ↩42 ↩43 ↩44 ↩45 ↩46 ↩47 ↩48 ↩49 ↩50 ↩51 ↩52 ↩53 ↩54 ↩55 ↩56 ↩57 ↩58 ↩59 ↩60 ↩61 ↩62 ↩63 ↩64 ↩65 ↩66 ↩67 ↩68 ↩69 ↩70 ↩71 ↩72 ↩73 ↩74 ↩75 ↩76 ↩77 ↩78 ↩79 ↩80 ↩81 ↩82 ↩83 ↩84 ↩85 ↩86 ↩87 ↩88 ↩89

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