Went to Choolaah with a friend, and I must say, it did not disappoint. The service was great from…read morethe moment we walked in. The cashier was friendly and offered to help even though we chose to order at the kiosk. He even grabbed our drinks right away and gave me a sample of the ginger lemonade (which didn't have much ginger), so I ended up going with the mango lemonade instead. I ordered the paneer and samosa chaat, and the flavors were spot on. I dipped my paneer wrap in the mango sauce, and it was the perfect touch. I would definitely come back--the food tasted so fresh and flavorful that it never once felt like I was eating at a chain restaurant. The space itself is cute, with plenty of seating and easy access to sauces, utensils, and napkins. My only critique is that the restaurant was cold inside. It was already a chilly day, and it didn't feel much warmer than eating outdoors. Overall, great food and great service--just wish the heat was turned up on that cold day!

Choolah is one of the healthy food place near our house when we wanted something different,…read moresomething that is not a salad but have plenty of vegetables. I usually get the probowl with all veggies and protein. I added spicy mango sauce and the Whoa sauce to it! It is a large large bowl and I usually eat them for lunch and then dinner.

My third time dinning at Bombay Tandor last night confirmed my expectations for quality and…read moreconsistency. The food, service and atmosphere are outstanding. Weekends they have a buffet which allows you to taste a wide variety of Indian foods. Always excellent.

I'm having a multi-event wedding this summer and we've been looking for a good caterer and heard…read morereally good things about Bombay tandoor. Went with my fiancé and family to try out the food and everything we got (chicken tikka, mixed grill, butter chicken, chicken Amritsari, chicken biryani, carrot and moong dal halwa) were all delicious. Ambiance was nice with Indian songs playing. Service was a little slow, we had to call people down constantly to get water refilled or order more food. From this experience alone, I would've given this a 4 or 4.5 stars. However, about a week later, we had a small family gathering and order to-go trays of chicken tikka for others to try. Unfortunately, this time the flavor wasn't as strong or good and the tikka was more watery than we expected. We also got paneer tikka, which tasted good but for $16, it was only 5 pieces. Called the restaurant to give feedback regarding the watery tikka, and whomever my dad spoke to was rude and condescending. They asked if we were South Indians as South Indians generally do not like the taste of North Indian food. First of all, not true. We had the exact same dish a week prior and it objectively did not taste the same. We also asked why they charged us $16 for the paneer tikka as the menu said $14 and he said that the Leesburg location is priced higher, which again, not clear anywhere on the website or when ordering. If anything, I would assume Tysons location would be more expensive. Anyway, we went from excited that we found our wedding caterer to feeling hurt about the way that one man spoke to my dad. But the first time we had the food in the restaurant was really delicious without any professionalism issues.

I hosted a celebration dinner for my 65th birthday and world with Ms. Reeta Batra to make the…read morearrangements. The drinks, appetizers and the food was absolutely delicious. my guests were happily satisfied and enjoyed everything. Service was impressive, Atul our head server attended to every detail. The ambiance is amazing, it feels you are inside a palace. Beautiful decoration, comfortable seating, beautiful serving ware and the bonus that it is located less than two miles from my house. Thank you for making my milestone birthday special and memorable

The food was immaculate, I recommend the butter chicken. the mango lassi is also immaculate…read more definitely recommend the lunch buffet, got to try everything. The service was amazing, the staff was extremely nice and welcoming. The decor is also too tier. Definitely coming again.

Amazing food and remarkable customer service! Yusuf & Nosher, both guys are amazing!…read more We ordered Kofta Kabobs, Kabuli & Malai - everything was amazing! Even the Hummus was delicious (fresh). Desserts are also good, we ordered ice cream and Baklava, both great. Definitely recommend this place!!!

The food was awesome !!!! Best service and customer service…read moreJay was so friendly and kind he did a great job taking care of us and giving us an outstanding service. We tried platter #2 Jay was nice enough to treat us with the chick pea curry And we also tried the fried cauliflowers was awesome I really recommend this place and would come back again for sure For their awesome food and customer service the quality and quantity is outstanding, very delicuos food. Specially Jays amazing customer service and kindness.

If you're looking for an incredible Indian restaurant, this is the one. The food is absolutely…read morebursting with flavor, and every dish we've tried has been outstanding. The Chicken Saffron, Crab Curry, Goat Curry, and Vegetable Platter have all been exceptional, especially paired with the warm, buttery garlic naan. The gravies are so rich and flavorful you'll want to use every last piece of naan to soak up every drop! The drinks are just as impressive as the food, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service makes the experience even better. It's absolutely worth the drive, and we can't wait to go back. Highly recommend to anyone who loves authentic, delicious Indian cuisine! The serving team is just amazing! Friendly and courteous!!! Just lovely!!!

We went back after a year and noticed a marked improvement in service. But having said that, at…read moreleast with the items that we ordered today, which is the Aloo Gobhi and Chana masala - both were cooked in a weird way, and were overly sour, the veg biryani was not too bad and tandoori platter as a starter was decent as well.

As a part of my tour of NOVA's best Indian restaurants, we stopped by Banaras Xpress for Mother's…read moreDay brunch! The buffet had tons of options and was absolutely delicious. The best was definitely the veg biryani and paneer butter masala. The rice was so fluffy and full of flavors. The paneer gravy was creamy and packed with the best flavor. Excited to come back to try their regular menu and Indian fusion items.

CLOSED They were the third :Indian: place in that spot. How stupid is that? Now they are…read moreclosed. Forget the "temporarily" part of their statement. They are gone. If anyone is considering putting an Indian spot in there, DON'T. The last three fought to the end. The food was okay; the service exemplary, Some locations simply don't work. There is a heavy Indian population in Sterling, but apparently not enough to support this location. I recommend Blossoms, in Ashburn. This place will not reopen.

What a wonderful treat Turmerica was! We were looking for a…read morerestaurant in the area and did an AI search with this being highly rated. I would not normally have chosen a vegetarian restaurant, but I can't wait to go back. A lovely ambiance, excellent service with helpful recommendations, and the food was amazing and fresh. We loved the fried cauliflower - Crispy Cauli Marvel and the potato and paneer - Turmerica Kofta Elegance.

I came seeking a taste of Gujrati food, but was recommended to try their Pubjabi thali. I obliged…read more What emerged was a really fantastic thali. Sometimes these sampler platter dishes have a feel of being lazy or like they just throw whatever in there, but this was beautifully presented and offered an excellent mix of tastes and textures, including multiple appetizers and desserts, and even a drink, though it turns out that I'm not a huge chaas fan. I got a chai instead and otherwise wolfed down the entire mess on an empty stomach. While the strip mall setting isn't special, it was a nicely decorated place inside. I've tried to go before and found it packed at peak times, so I was glad I took the opportunity on a slower midweek night. The menu is vegetarian and offers markings for various niche dietary needs as well.