When we are on Travel, we look for an Indian restaurant and to our surprise, this restaurant was a…read moreshort walking distance from where we were staying. It is a total gem. The food was amazing. The service was wonderful and well worth the wait. If you don't like to wait, you will want to make a reservation, but otherwise the staff is very accommodating and service oriented. The Chicken Seekh Kebab and Chicken Curry were fab! Next time we are in town we're definitely going to eat here again.

After a few great takeout experiences in the last few years, we decided to dine in. Food quality…read moreremains consistent. Spice levels are not watered down ;), medium is eye-watering spicy, which is a good thing. Khatte Cholle--5/5-authentic north indian spiced and sour Bhature--5/5-many Indian restaurants in the area pass off a version of poori as bhature. Not Bansari. Delhi Dhaaba Dal--6/5-again authentic black lentils served in roadside eateries in North India. Think of it as dal makhani minus over-the-top cream. Flavor comes from onion, tomatoes, and spices, and of course the simmering. Baingain Bharta--5/5-the baingan bharta is what brought us back to Bansari. Just the right amount of smoky and spicy. Lamb Rogan Josh--5/5 Onion Kulcha--5/5 Pani Puri/Gol Gappa--5/5- mint cilantro water is flavorful and spicy without the watered-down taste. The sweet and sour chickpea and potato filling is perfect too. Desserts Rasmalai--5/5-no too sweet Gulab jamun--5/5 Kulfi Falooda--4/5-the ice cream and syrups hit the spot, very much like you'll get in the capital city of Indian. It is the glass or rice noodles mess it up. If indian falooda noodles aren't available, basil seeds may be a better substitute. Malai Kulfi--5/5 Rose Ice cream--4/5

Fancy Indian restaurant that replaced Spice 6. The restaurant has a vibrant ambiance with murals…read moreand nice, comfy chairs and booths. The weekday Thali and entree lunch deals and happy hour are well worth it! The Veggie Thali was loaded with 7 little dishes - Paneer Tikka, Saag, Dhal, yogurt, Cauliflower Gobi, Picked Veggie, and Rice Pudding as well as a crispy Paaper and Naan. The red Paneer Tikka as well as the spinach and corn Saag hit the spot! They paired so well with the fluffy and scrumptious Garlic Naan! The fluffy, pillowy-soft Garlic Naan was scrumptious! The Happy Hour (Mon - Fri 2:30 - 6:30pm) is a great deal with $8 apps (entree size!) and $6 cocktails. The Gobi Manchurian has a spicy kick. If you like spicy, go for it! The Karari Palak Chaat has a crunchy base with chickpea batter with crispy palak spinach and topped with sweet and tangy chutneys and yogurt. My daughter enjoyed the Vegetable Momo with a dozen bite-size dumplings. The apps were a generous size and could easily serve as a entree. The Lychee Martini was boozy and packed a punch and glad I got some extra lychee juice to dilute it. The Malai Kofta was creamy and flavorful. The Kofta were a bit stiff. The Palak Paneer was a bit tangy with soft, chunky pieces of paneer. Dhal Paneer Makhani was very tasty. The Mango Lassi was sweet. The food was pretty mild and not spicy. The service is great, shout-out to the waiter Navaan and the owner, Shankar. They are both very nice to my daughter and me. There's another lunch deal $14 with veggie entree, rice, naan, and dessert - will be back for more!

When my friends and I came, it was pretty empty but filled up as dinnertime came. We ordered a…read morebunch of dishes to share, and I really enjoyed the crispy spinach and cheese naan. The place was spacious and pretty fancy yet casual.

We ate here for the first time and were delighted - with the decor, the service, the menu choices,…read moreand, of course, the delicious food. I have been eating at Indian restaurants all over the world, since the early 1960s, and Mumbai Central is among the very best. I also cook, so I tried their Chana Masada, and it was better than my own! Our waiter, Danish, even suggested a bread that went well with that dish. Yum! We look forward to our next visit, perhaps the Sunday brunch.

Mumbai Central has quickly become my favorite Indian restaurant! I've visited many times since it…read moreopened, and the food is consistently delicious. The quality, generous portions, and reasonable prices make it an incredible value. As a vegetarian, I'm always impressed by the variety of options. I literally go here whenever I'm craving authentic Indian street food! Their appetizer selection is fantastic. The samosas, chili garlic noodles, pani puri, kamal kakdi chaat, and vada pav are among my absolute favorites. The vada pav is especially authentic, and I also love their pomegranate raita. I've tried several entrées, and every single one has been excellent. What I particularly appreciate is the balance of flavors. The food is beautifully seasoned and never overly spicy, allowing you to truly enjoy the ingredients and authentic flavors. I love stopping by for masala chai on cold winter days, while their cocktails are perfect for summer. The music is another thoughtful touch. It's calm, thoughtfully selected, and creates a wonderful atmosphere for conversation. The service is consistently warm, attentive, and personal. The staff genuinely take an interest in their guests and remember you when you return, which makes the experience even more special. One more tip for electric car owners: There's an EV charger in the same complex! I often stop by to charge my car and take the opportunity to enjoy a cup of masala chai with an appetizer. There's something wonderfully nostalgic about casually stopping for chai and samosas. It brings back memories of those simple, spontaneous food experiences in India. Between the authentic flavors, excellent service, generous portions, and welcoming ambiance, Mumbai Central is a restaurant I happily return to again and again. Highly recommended, especially if you love Indian street food!

Tucked away gem in downtown Vienna. This Nepalese shop is cute. There's always been plenty of…read moreseating when I have come in. Cutely decorated interior and leaning a little on the not fast casual vibe. They are tucked away in a side street and share a parking lot with a couple of other shops. They give a complimentary lentil soup in an espresso sized cup was nice and yummy. I think they give it for any order. The soup was savory and quaint with slight texture difference of the rice puff toppings. In the past I had their truffle naan which was quite good, with a boar momos. In this most recent visit, I had the momo platter that consisted of 4 of the 5 momos: wild boar, lamb, chicken, and veggie. My favorite was probably the boar momo and then the lamb. My least favorite was the veggie momo. All had a nice texture. The sauces had good flavor. The orange had a small spiciness to it but not unbearable. Good way to try out a lot. We ordered the butter chicken, which was good. The chicken was a little overcooked and dry, and the sauce felt a little watered down instead of creamier. We skipped the naan and instead had the mango lassi which was good, more leaning on the yogurt side so tasted a bit more tart.

Yum!! This was my first time trying Nepalese food and I was so impressed!…read more We came in for a late lunch and the restaurant was mostly empty. It was one of those crazy hot days so their AC was definitely struggling. It was like 86 inside which was not ideal but also it is what it is. We started with the momo sampler which was a really big hit. The wild boar was our definite favorite! The quinoa patties were surprisingly good but also exactly what they sound like. I got a vegetarian curry with paneer and mushrooms and it was very tasty. Highly recommend!!!

Ok real talk. I don't often get gas station food. This place....is a hidden gem. HIDDEN. GEM. My…read morebutter chicken burrito was so tasty and so flavorful, it melted in my mouth. I also got a side of garlic naan and I'm not kidding, it was all incredible. I've never had an Indian food burrito before and I was so impressed. They make everything fresh on the spot and it took 15 mins and I am not kidding when I say this is some of the best Indian food I've ever had.

An unsuspecting gas is serving up great Indian food. I tried their famous Samosa Burrito filled…read morewith rice, onions, various chutneys, and samosas. The burrito was extremely flavorful and with a very subtle spice/kick. Was very tasty, but my only critique would be I wish it came with some sauce since some bites were a bit dry (but still very tasty!)

This is our go to for Indian food dine-in or take out. The food is superbly flavored, plentiful…read morewith a variety of dishes. Our favorites include lamb chops and tandoori chicken. Service is always attentive and pleasant. The restaurant is well designed with Indian decor.

I try not to leave harsh reviews, but in this case I feel obligated. We went to the buffet…read morerecently. It wasn't early but it was still well before the end. Most of the food was lukewarm, certainly well below food safety temps. That night I got sick to my stomach and remained so for a day. I doubt it was a coincidence. It's a shame because we are really lacking in buffet options since COVID, but I would exercise a lot of caution with this one. I should add that I have gone here for regular meals and it was fine. But watch out for the buffet.

Delicious Indian restaurant - great happy hour and brunch spot!…read more The happy hour from 4pm-7pm Monday-Fri is an amazing deal. I ordered 2 dishes and a cocktail for under $20! I requested for the Paneer Tikka Flatbread (not on the menu)- vegetarian version of the Chicken Paneer Tikka Flatbread. The naan pizza was delicious, it was stuffed with cubes of paneer with a side of Tikki Masala dipping sauce. Highly recommend it! You can get the Paneer Pizza next door too! The Paneer Tacos were filling and fun to try, but large chunky blocks of paneer. While I enjoyed the spicy mayo sauce, I wish the paneer was cut up into cubes. It just felt a bit heavy with the paneer. The Spinach Artichoke Fritters (4) were tasty. The Mango Mojito and the Mumbai Mule cocktail weren't that good, but it honestly it's hard to complain when it's only $6/drink. The unlimited weekend brunch at $38 is a great deal and well worth it! You can choose from over a dozen Indian fusion dishe - as a bonus mango lassi, chai, and soft drinks are included! You can order 2 dishes/person at a time and the servers hastily swing by to clear your plates and place your next order! Between the 3 of us, we ordered almost conquered the full brunch menu and had a delightful brunch feast! The food had a spicy kick, but not overpowering and wasn't greasy. The portions range from small, bite-size apps to full, large entree size. There's a lot of vegetarian dishes on the menu with a few non-veg as well. There's a good balance between traditional Indian dishes and Western fusion with a hint of American flavors/presentation. My favorite stand-outs: - Aam Chat Papri with crispy Papri pita like chips with mango, chick peas, and potatoes smothered in yogurt and chutney, and topped with spicy garam masala mix - Chana Bhatura with chick pea curry and fluffy, bubbly fried bread. Large portion. - Spinach and Artichoke Fritters - Crispy bite-size balls filled with creamy spinach artichoke dip, 4 come in an order and perfect for sharing! - Aloo Bravas - Crispy, diced potatoes very reminiscent of the Spanish Patatas Bravas with aioli sauce and mild masala spicy kick - Butter Chicken - My friend enjoyed it, solid full entree size. I didn't order or try it in, but it looked pretty tasty and could easily why she made a happy empty plate! - Nutella Bread Pakora - Tastes like a bites-size Nutella fried donut! So good we ordered another one! - Helluva Hallawa Trio - I enjoyed sampling the 3 types of Hallawa, ranging in savory (carrot) to more sweet and milky (my favorite). - Mango Lassi - The sweetness of the mango lassi helped to balance out and absorb the spiciness of the food. - Masala Chai - Great ending to a meal, perfectG caffeine pick me up! Paired well with the Nutella bread Pakora. The other dishes on the menu were fun to try, but would probably skip and save room for my faves: - Aloo Sabzi and Katchuri - The dense hollow shell katchuri (similar to a round empanada) made of dhal lentil smothered in Aloo potato curry sabzi was very filling and dense. After a couple of bites, I threw in the towel. - Egg Burgi and Paratha - The masala spicy scrambled egg on paratha flatbread was kind of bland and a very small portion. - Mango Mimosa - While the mimosas were only $4, it was quite tangy and didn't pair well with the meal. I wish fresh mango juice was used instead of mango flavored juice (tastes like Izzy). The lunch buffet (Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm for $23 wasn't the best experience. Admittedly, I came to the buffet at 1:30pm and the food was tepid and sadly overcooked under the heat lamp. The plates were very small and it was hard to fit a bunch of food. I went to the buffet at least 3 or 4 times to try out the dishes in search of the perfect bite, which I sadly couldn't. There were 5 main standard dishes with 3 vegetarian dishes (Dal Makhani, Aloo Ghobi, and Mehti Paneer) and 2 non-veg featuring both chicken dishes (Butter Chicken and Chicken Curry) and a galore of fried fritters/pakoras (spinach, onion, potato) with a couple of new rotating stations with Pani Puri (not much going on) and Spinach Tikki and Fish Pakora fried fritters. The Mehti Paneer was quite greasy with a coat of grease at the top and the paneer was pretty stiff. It wasn't tender. The Dal Makhani was bland. The potato aloo potatoes were brittle as they were sitting under the heat lamp too long. The best part about the meal was the fluffy naan, which was made-to-order. I enjoyed 2 rounds! Order the Masala Dosa crispy! When we got it the 1st time on the lunch special, it was a bit rubbery and soggy. After the server asked us a few times whether we liked it, my hubby relented and told him the honest answer. The server got the dosa re-made to go extra crispy, which did the trick! The masala potatoes paired well with the dosa. I wasn't a fan of the Sambar. Based on the glowing brunch and happy hour experience, I would come back to try the lunch buffet with an early start right when it opens!

Inside Tyson's mall. Introduced my dad to some new Indian dishes! The service was excellent! We…read morewere the only ones there and we stayed for a couple hours peacefully. I love that their naan is thin vs the typical thick kind at restaurants and stores. The lunch special had great choices on it including biryani and butter chicken! Thanks for that! I enjoyed the masala chai tea, nice that it came with tea cookies, just wished it was a larger glass. I figured I'd like masala lemonade, and hadn't seen it on a menu before, the server cautioned me and offered a sample before I order it. sorry to say ew yuck but we tried it respectfully. I was verrryy shocked by the taste, almost tasted ritualistic it was so oddly gross. Lol Best service I've ever had at an Indian restaurant and food was delicious per usual of Indian food. One of my top 5 foods. Go, enjoy!!!

Absolutely excellent dining experience yesterday. We ordered the chili chestnut, which was truly…read moremind-blowing in quality. The kebab platter and chicken kadai were both wonderfully prepared, with well-balanced flavors and a perfect spice level. The food was not overly hot, but the seasoning and quality of spices really stood out. The service was outstanding throughout, attentive, friendly, and professional. The contemporary ambiance made the experience even more enjoyable, and the pricing was very decent for the quality offered. I would strongly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back again.

I came here for a group dinner yesterday after many years, and the place is still pretty vibrant…read moreand spacious although finding parking in the front of the restaurant can be a pain and I had to park at the other extreme end of the building complex. The food was buffet style because of the large group. It was nothing spectacular, but at least I did not get an upset stomach. I was looking forward to that Good Gajjar Halva but they only had the Gulab jamuns for dessert which was subpar. Net net not a bad experience..

They have an absolutely amazing rava onion dosa. I came last weekend with my dad and it was so so…read moreso good! I was completely a mind blown by this place. It was amazing. Their somber was really good as well. I crave it. Literally all the time now and the service was absolutely amazing. It's a cute little shop on West Maple Avenue. Def come here

Great place for Dosa. There Dosa is the best in Northern Virginia. We were a large group . The…read moreDida's were crispy tasty . Loved their sambar dal . Friendly waiter .Ordered a takeaway for hubby . He loved it too .

Masala is one of my favorite spots. Their tandoori gobi is my all-time favorite. The service is…read morefriendly, welcoming, and accommodating, which makes for a pleasant experience.

This review is for their lunch buffet after it came up on dcspot. The reel make it look real…read moreappetizing and high quality. What I got in person was not that. The dal was all watery, didn't see any split peas in there really. The spinach was pureed too much but also didn't taste very good, very grassy. The tandoori chicken was too soft. Overall, nothing really stood out and I didn't think it was that good of a quality. Definitely was not like what the reel made it seem. Aditi and Raaga has superior quality and taste, definitely won't be coming back here.