We really enjoyed the food and everything was perfec. I had guests from outside the country and…read morethey loved the cuisine too. The most embarrassing thing is that after we pay the bill with gratitude and tips included in the bill the waiter or waitress comes to the table before we leave and ask for cash tips separately from what we have already pai, this is so embarrassing and I have never seen this any other restaurant. This has not happened once but previously too, I am shocked that they waiters or waitresses are allowed to do such a terrible thin. The owners should stop such a behavior .

OMG *this place*!!! I generally think most Indian food is delicious, so how this place has been…read moreable to top them all and be my #1 best Indian restaurant--in a heavily South Asian location at that--continues to blow my mind. First of all, the service is impeccable; from the moment, I walked in, the host and manager were both so kind and hospitable in a way that felt natural, while also going above and beyond. And the decor: easily the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been in. Full stop. Just a fun experience, without even getting into food and drink. There isn't a bad seat in the restaurant, and I would even want to come sit at the fun bar. Ok, food and drink. I got a sangria, which was easily as good as any you would find in a Spanish restaurant--not too sweet. They have a fun "street food" appetizers section that isn't on most Indian menus--we got the dilli ki shaan, which were kind of like potato salad in a crispy shell? And for my main, I had the coconut machi curry with fish--omigod, it was so flavorful!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. My friend got the mewa murg tikka, and I think that delicious, flavorful, savory, smokey chicken may have even been better than my dish. The habanero and cheese naans were also pretty good. I can't wait to go back, though my biggest challenge will be whether to order the same dish or try something new!

Disclaimer- I have only ever ordered take out and I only order butter paneer- BUT the butter paneer…read moreis the best I've ever had I have tried dozens of other Indian restaurants in NOVA and none of them come close to Mayuri with their butter paneer.

Drive all the way here from Arlington to have lunch with a coworker. I thought they might have the…read morelunch buffet but apparently it's weekends only (so I'll need to come back for that). My coworker ordered the chicken Tikka masala and I got the chettinadu chicken medium spicy. I've never had Tamil food before but this was absolutely 10/10 delicious. I would return just for the chettinadu chicken. The service was also super friendly!

The food was excellent and tasty. They welcomed the guest and treat them good…read more Cleaning was very good and the atmosphere as well.

Good hot authentic Indian chaat/ snack food. Good portions, good quality. Although this is a self…read moreserve/ counter serve. The lady behind the counter is friendly, helpful and attentive. The restaurant bright open(corner restaurant with large glass windows) with Bollywood poster tabletops greeting guests. If you're a fan of Indian cinema you may experience nostalgia. Like many DMV Businesses they offer a cash discount.

Masti is hands down my favorite place to get butter chicken in the entire DMV! They also have a…read moresister location in Old Town Alexandria called Indochen. One thing I really love about Masti is how thoughtfully the menu is put together. The dishes and even the cocktails feel carefully selected, which makes the experience feel a little more personal than your typical restaurant. The service is phenomenal, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is one of my favorite things about this place. It has a lively vibe without being so loud that you can't hear yourself speak. I love being able to sit down, enjoy good food, and actually hold a conversation. On my most recent visit, our server recommended the Kale Chaat, and it was an excellent choice! We also had the Chili Paneer as an appetizer. For my main course, I had my favorite: butter chicken with basmati rice and garlic naan. I paired it with the Cheeni Espresso cocktail, which is TO DIE FOR. It surprisingly reminds me of a piña colada, and I absolutely love it. The interior is also beautiful, from the lighting to the colors and overall design. Everything comes together to create such a warm and inviting atmosphere. I may be a little biased because I'm a HUGE Masti fan, but this is genuinely one of my favorite restaurants. I will travel across the DMV for their food without hesitation. If butter chicken, great cocktails, beautiful interiors, and a relaxed atmosphere are your thing, Masti is definitely worth trying!

Was delightfully surprised. I'm usually not a huge fan of Indian food but we were at RTC for a…read morekids festival and wanted to stay close to the action. It's great that parking is free in the nearby ramps on the weekend. The restrooms aren't far but you do need to exit the restaurants. The server was attentive and friendly. She got my daughter a kid friendly water cup and spoon. She also suggested non spicy options since I wanted to make sure my toddler would try as much as possible. Portions were generous and drinks were delicious. My toddler was still a little bit picky and honestly I'm not used to all of the traditional Indian spices but I'm glad we tried it. Also it was a bit on the pricey side but to be expected given the location and more elevated ambiance. We were able to bring home some leftovers which was nice not having to stress out about another meal afterwards.

Extremely friendly service and amazingly tasty food!…read more Everything we had was perfect! Highly recommended!

More of a 4+. Zero ambiance but a place to grab a good affordable Indian food. Not a place to be…read moreseen but if you don't want to be. Grabbed a table for myself to enjoy a solo meal. I tried the chicken biryani special for $10 bone in with a leg and thigh. Pretty good for ten dollars, not the best but enjoyable and filling. Lot of tables. Recommend grabbing a coffee at one of the two cafes nearby.

Just went there and they've redecorated, shifted to an à la carte menu, and renamed as Tulsi. They…read moredo still have Thalis at lunch time but not dinner. The place was hopping for Sunday brunch, and everything we had was tasty. I'm glad it's not gone.

Our friends love this place and we finally tried it ourselves last evening. Absolutely delicious…read moreassortment of Rajasthani food in one big platter. It's all you can eat. There's a lot of different vegetarian food in this Thali. I haven't had the North Indian food forever. Glad I went there as I was able to try many items. I don't think I could a single item as my favorite as everything was very delicious. I got puri and roti to start my meal. It went so well with various curries in the platter (palak paneer, paneer masala, Chana masala, vegetable curry), the simple bowl of daal tadka went so well with the jeera rice. They also have kitchdi, so do not forget to ask for their Kitchdi. It's so good. Kitchdi is a lentil rice mix with lots of cumin. It's one of the comforting foods in north India. The ambiance was great as well. The manager just informed us they are going to start offering some South Indian food starting December 2025. I am stoked. Highly recommend this place.

So, we have not been here for a while. The place has changed hands. While the menu is the same,…read morethe service is terrible. The service used to be quick and efficient. Now it is slow and it is really hard to get someone's attention. The food was still pretty good. A little different than it used to be, but still pretty good. The service is bad. At the end, they also have a $5 charge for using credit cards. I have no issue with the charge, but it should be disclosed upfront and not sprung on the customer at the very end. Very unfortunate about the service, since this is used to be one of our go to places to eat.

My experience was so bad that I didn't even take my usual pictures to show the dishes…read more This review will be slightly different than my usual as I want to focus more on the customer service aspect rather than the food. To start with, they have a dedicated Jain Menu so we picked this place for some of the family members who can't eat onion and garlic. However, when we drove an hour plus to get here, they stated they're so "busy" that they may not be able to take any "Jain" orders. Well "busy" to them means less than 30% of the seating because the place was more than half empty. They stated after our questioning that they will try to get Jain orders for us so we all set down (group of 10+). Again, the place was mostly empty and had many tables that were already setup with napkins, forks, spoons, and glass cups. But when we set down, we had none of it. The waiter came and asked us if we were okay with plastic cups since glass ones will take more time as they don't have many right now. Again, they had more than enough on all other empty tables. Afterwards placing our order, we received may be 6 spoons and 6 forks and 2 napkins for 10+ of us. It almost seemed they didn't want us to be there. At least that's the vibe I got from all these things that kept happening. Another issues was that right where my wife was sitting, the ac kept dripping water from the ceiling. And while we were eating they were right next to us trying to get something out of some wooden box or working on some set of furniture. This could have waited until after we were done with our meals. Or at least they could have been courteous enough and just let us know that they had to work on something and will be making noises. To the end, lastly on the food, it was nothing too special to talk about. We did get a bowl of Rasam with a long piece of hair that my daughter caught and was disgusted with. The hair alone makes this a one star review. We came to this location for the first time since we had great experiences at the NJ location, but my experience was bad enough that I wouldn't even come back here.

Service was very accommodating and friendly! At the end of our meal, I really appreciated them…read moreputting my Sweet Lassi in a to-go cup! I love the interior design and decor! The theme definitely fits the cuisine! Sorry for no pictures! We were really hungry! We ordered the Butter chicken w/ Garlic Naan & Tandoori Chicken. All was really good! The Butter chicken had a sweet and savory taste! Paired so well with the garlic naan. The Tandoori Chicken comes on a hot plate with so many veggies! Recommend coming to this spot to get your Indian craving in!

This place is in the Indian-heavy area of Northern Virginia where all sorts of interesting cuisines…read morecan be found from the subcontinent. The name, however, apparently refers to U.S. jurisdictions (despite the fact that it is near two states and one district, not three states). The menu offered variety, and I sampled a dal based on pickle spices, a mild stir-fried noodle dish, and some fried baby corn, as well as a shake which I enjoyed later. It wasn't the speediest takeout, especially considering they weren't overly busy, but I enjoyed it.

Tiffin Hut is quickly becoming one of our favorite dosa spots in Northern Virginia!…read more I absolutely love their benne dosa. It's perfectly crisp, with just the right thickness to make it satisfying and filling. What I particularly appreciate is the balance of spices. The food is full of flavor without being overly spicy, something I don't often find at South Indian restaurants. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, from the chutneys and potato sabji to the sambar. You can truly enjoy the distinct flavors of each accompaniment. Their idli is another favorite. It's incredibly big, soft, and fluffy, almost a meal in itself! I also love their medu vada. At many South Indian restaurants, idli and medu vada are served as relatively small dishes, but here, the portions are so generous that either can be just as satisfying as ordering a dosa. I also enjoy ordering their Iranian saffron chai, which makes the experience even better. It's no surprise that this place gets busy! You might have to wait 15-20 minutes, but I would say the food is absolutely worth the wait. If you're craving a delicious, authentic, and satisfying South Indian meal in Northern Virginia, I highly recommend Tiffin Hut!

It was all right. Yeah, the whole restaurant was full of Indians but have Herndon itself has a lot…read moreof Indians. The menu is bare bones, the vibe is boring and clinical, and they don't serve water with ice, which I find bizarre. I ordered a benne dosa. Forgot what kind. It was okay. It tasted more like a croissant than a dosa. The idli was tasty with sambhar but nothing to write home about. If Im craving idli and dosa again, I probably would go elsewhere and suggest you do too.

We ordered the desi chicken tikka, tandoori naan, mango coconut naan, chicken dum biryani, and…read morebatti murgh makhanwala -- and every single item was delicious. Service was great and ambience similar to Indian fine dining. The desi tikka stood out immediately: incredibly soft and juicy, with a perfect balance of flavors. The tandoori naan was soft and beautifully made, and the mango coconut naan was an instant hit with my toddler. The batti murgh makhanwala has quickly become a household favorite. Overall, a fantastic meal -- we'll definitely be back!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Went in with a group of 8 this past Saturday evening. For a Saturday, we were surprised to see it…read moreempty. However, the interior striked us as classy and elegant. I ordered the MD Special Chicken Biryani and thought it was delicious! What makes this biryani dish special was that the chicken is fried! My whole group overall enjoyed their dishes. The thing we thought was a little strange was how little rice they brought out for the group to share. Six of us ordered an entree that's to be eaten with rice and they bought out just 2 bowls of rice to share amongst them. Another person next to me ordered the same biryani, but between the 2 of us, we were given just one of each sauce to share (which was not enough!) Service was a little odd too because when the food was brought out, there was hesitancy to how they were going to bring the correct dishes to the other end of the table. We ended up passing our hot dishes down to the correct person. People who ordered mild got the spicy orders and we had to switch things around. We also waited a long while after we finished eating and had to call someone over for the check.