WOW! If you're looking for the best Indian food around, this is it. The service, attention to…read moredetail, and overall experience were outstanding from start to finish. We started with the Aloo Tikki Chaat (so flavorful), then had the parsley garlic naan and butter chicken--everything was fresh, perfectly prepared, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out. Enjoy!

I came with a specific craving for channa bhatura (or chole bhature), having not gotten it at the…read morelast Indian restaurant I visited. I found this place at the base of a mixed use development. It had garage parking nearby. My chickpeas were spicy as ordered, and came with two nicely puffed breads, and an array of pickled onions with a fried chili pepper. It was a proper rendition of the dish. Someone else ordered the same thing and asked for extra salt to dump on the chickpeas, which just baffled me. The flavor was ample. I also ordered a chai, and while they call it a cutting chai (which I understand to mean cut in half in size), it was a decent amount and a nuanced mix of spices. The owner was a little odd and was making calls to various tables and being kind of pushy such that it made one little girl uncomfortable to the point where her party complained about it, which was acknowledged by staff. I would advise them to put the customer's well-being first, but neither I nor the offended parties would seem to have any compunctions about coming back for the food.

Phenomenal food, especially the butter chicken and tikka masala. The service is top tier. Everyone…read moreon staff is incredibly friendly. Cannot recommend this place enough. It's our favorite neighborhood restaurant. Get the gulab jamun, it's absolutely delicious.

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 lunch deals are a great dealI've ordered carry-out as well as Thali lunch. 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 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. The fluffy, pillowy-soft Garlic Naan was scrumptious! The Mango Lassi was sweet. The food was pretty mild and not spicy. There's another lunch deal $14 with veggie entree, rice, naan, and dessert - will be back for more!

I've been meaning to write this review for a while now. We stumbled upon this restaurant about a…read moremonth ago, and it has quickly become one of our favorite places to dine. On our first visit, they were extremely busy and we didn't have a reservation, but the staff was incredibly welcoming and accommodating while we waited for a table. Megha, in particular, was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, she made us feel truly at home. She consistently checked on us, made sure everything was perfect, and provided some of the best service we've experienced. Since that first visit, we've already been back two more times -- twice for dinner and once for their Sunday brunch. Every single visit has been exceptional. The service is always outstanding, and the food never disappoints. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any dish on the menu, and their brunch is phenomenal. I do have to mention the Butter Chicken -- it's easily one of the best I've ever had. The garlic naan and rosemary naan are also incredible and such a unique touch. What makes this place even more special is the consistency and hospitality. Megha always greets us warmly, remembers us by both face and name, and genuinely makes every visit feel personal and welcoming. We absolutely love this restaurant, and it will definitely remain one of our go-to spots. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for amazing food and exceptional service.

I don't eat Indian food very often. However, if I do, I'm coming back here. First, just the decor…read moreis awesome. It's a train station themed restaurant with walls that look like trains, the menu has a train (subway) map, the check arrives in a "Departure ticket" bi-fold. It's nicely done. Luckily they didn't get cheesy with train/travel names for dishes. Staff all looked professional with matching pressed shirts. Our server was attentive. Food was delicious. We ordered typical Americanized Indian dishes. A lamb vindaloo, spinach paneer, buttered chicken, and tandoori pomfret fish. For apps we got vegetable samosas and gobi Manchurian cauliflower. ALL of it was so good! I would probably skip the fish next time. Not because of the taste, because of the work to get the meat out of the fish. It's served whole, which I was not expecting. Still very tasty. The gobi was had a familiar taste- similar profile to a Chinese general tso - regardless tangy and delicious with just a little heat. I was concerned the heat level was going to be too much in our dishes. After all, we did order a vindaloo which is know for its heat. It was perfect. They probably told the cooks to make it American spicy. lol. How do you know it's good? There were many Indian patrons. I will 100% return when I get an Indian food craving. Prices are to be expected given the current economic state of our area/country.

They still had a restaurant week offering for lunch this past Saturday! I had momos, mango lassi,…read moreand a paneer entree for $25. My friend ordered a different app and entree, plus the mango lassi. We shared everything and had leftovers. Such a treat! Great service and everything was delish. Parking is tight in the lot next to the restaurant. Take a compact car! Lol

The service was impeccable. Super kind and helpful, and quick. The chef made my mom a special…read moredessert for her bday. Great sit-down place. Also saw a lot of people placing pick up order (maybe bc late evening on a weekday). Beautiful interior. Most important everything felt super clean and well taken care of. The food was incredibly flavorful and great portions. I would definitely recommend the chicken and mutton curries, the lamb bbq (I can't remember the names of the rest of the dishes we ordered). All the food was fantastic and came out in a timely manner. I would recommend to friends and family. Underrated spot in NOVA!!

This place opened in 2021 and has been on my list ever since then (it's a long list). I found some…read moregood Indian food in gas stations over the years, but while the last one I tried bordered on fine dining, this one actually felt like eating in a gas station. There are a couple of chairs, but mostly you're surrounded by vaping equipment and other convenience store features. I will say that whatever machine they have to dispense chai makes a nicely flavored beverage. I literally remembered the option to order a Samosa burrito from the first article I read in a food blog on this place four years ago. Of course this sounds kind of ridiculous. But having tried it, it is amazing. The mixed chutney on top offered in intoxicating flavor and the burrito itself was hearty and had an interesting and distinctively Punjabi spice mix. I also got some dal makhani, which I ended up eating the next day; it was quite heavy. I could certainly see why this business is still going strong.

So I live in an area of Pennsylvania with a lot of Indian food places that I thought were really…read moregood. I was talking to my friend who is expert in Indian food and told me no, I would need to go to Edison, Nj for really good Indian food. So I was in Charlottesville, VA and on tik tok and saw a video about this Northern VA Indian food place in a gas station. But she showed it also had Indian snacks so I decided to stop on my way home. I got the snacks and a samosa (added green chutney and Tamarind sauce) and 2 chicken Tikka burrito (easier to eat while driving) lol! (One I was bringing home to my son) I first tried the sauces.....it was like eating homemade spaghetti sauce after eating jarred sauce for years and I understood why my friend was so insistent that I needed to try Indian food elsewhere. The samosa was on the smaller side but so flavorful with a bit of kick but for 1.99 when I pay 3.00 for one here, I thought it was steal. The chicken tikka burrito was so flavorful, so perfect. I had planned to take a picture of my son's burrito but he literally inhaled it and declared it a 10/10 asking how far was it and that it was the best. My husband who likes Indian but turned down me bringing had a bite of my son's burrito and tried the sauces with a tortilla....he declared it was "so good" "delicious" and "I should have had you bring some for me." The food fomo was real.

After a ten-year absence due to relocation, I got to return to my FAVORITE Indian restaurant, and…read morewhat a JOY!! Not only was the food as flavorful and delicious as always, but the aroma, service and price was as good as ever. Once again, THANK YOU !

I raise a spoon of aromatic curry to my lips. I pause. I close my eyes and am brought back to the…read morehighrises of New Delhi. I sample a humble, tantatilizing bite. Eyes still closed, I ponder the flavors now jolting across my tongue. A tear slides down my cheek as I am brought back to beautiful India. I open my eyes refreshed and steeped in bliss. I wish to extend my compliments to the chef. Five stars - try the Chicken Tikka Masala!

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.

Very friendly and attentive wait staff. Fast service…read more The restaurant is decorated with white linen table cloths and nice flowers; gives off an intimate feel. However, the food is mediocre at best. The sauces are heavily oil. Will not be coming back.

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 .

Mrs. wanted a snack. We picked up the following items from here…read more -Vada & Sambar. This item was good. Portion is a little bit on the smaller side. -Laddoo was superb! A nice treat for my sweet tooth! (+2) -Dahi Vada. Was alright. Portion was also small. Total was $18.52 with tax. Staff was very polite in their interactions according to the Mrs.

Came back recently to celebrate my wife's bday and we stuck with the usuals. Chicken tikka masala,…read morechicken momos, garlic naan, and cheese naan. All of it was delicious. I like their chicken a lot because they don't over do it with the sauce. And I really like the naan. When I took it back home as some leftover, it crisped up perfectly and had great flavor. The momos are the item my wife loves the most and glad to say they are still great. I did order a mango lassi and it was tasty. The server was attentive and good came out pretty quickly. I liked the little flowers they had on the tables. Wish it had a tad bit more volume but can't complain. Great spot to grab a lowkey tasty dinner. Wish other places made momos like them.

Overall 3.5/5, but will bump it to a 4/5. Our team had our bi-annual dinner at Masala Indian…read moreCuisine last Tuesday and we ordered a variety of different entrees and drinks. MANGO LASSI - 5 Pretty sizable glass, but I thought it was way too sweet so I didn't even finish half of the drink. However, the texture and consistency was on point. ASSORTED BREAD - 11 We got this because we wanted a lot of bread for our table of 5, but personally I only enjoyed the garlic naan out of the three bread options (garlic naan, butter naan, and roti). CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA - 20 The chicken tikka masala was tangy and creamy, but also much too sweet. I wish they let the sweetness of tomatoes shine through, but they definitely added a lot of sugar in the curry. The chicken was cooked well, at least. BUTTER CHICKEN - 20 The butter chicken is a bit more orange in color compared to the chicken tikka masala, and also much more savory and even creamier. Personally, I liked this one more, and I had no complaints with the flavor. I would recommend this if you're looking for a staple. PALAK PANEER - 19 I am a huge palak paneer fan and so is one of my teammates. The curry was a deep evergreen color with lots of paneer chunks. It was spiced pretty nicely and the texture was more smooth than chunky. I personally really enjoyed this and would recommend it for the spinach and cheese lovers! CHICKEN MOMO - 12.50 Each order came with 10, which meant 2 per person! The chicken momos were delicious, and I enjoyed them. This would be a great appetizer to share with a group, but getting it for yourself as an entree is not a bad idea. People also enjoyed the LAMB ROGAN JOSH, but I personally didn't eat much of it enough to comment. There are plenty of beer, wine and cocktail options that my teammates enjoyed. Four entrees, a bread basket, and an appetizer was more than enough for the five of us, and we didn't pay a pretty penny for all of it. The food was fine for the most part, but some missed the mark. If I were to return, I would order the butter chicken, palak paneer, chicken momo, and garlic naan for the group.