I've been coming to Biryani City since mmm a long time (10 to 15 years religiously). Glad to be…read moreback in the area again to order from this restaurant for their delicious and preparation of the delicacies they make. Last Friday I ordered the Crab Pepper Masala = Fantastic and SAVORY. Great Scott that was a delicious dish.!! Also had the Dal Fry.. Oh My Goodness.... Superb..!! Both were "Medium Spicy" and both dishes were SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT. Thank you Albino and AK..!! Will add future photos of the various dishes I've DEVOURED.!!

Good food. Inside looks like it's set up for dining but it's more fast casual. They serve…read moreeverything in to go containers and give paper plates. Wish it was more set up for dine in as some things are better fresh

A delicious and delightful lunch at Commonwealth. I ordered the Butter Chicken Lunch Combo and it…read morewas a great amount of food: A portion of white rice, one garlic naan (cut into quarters), a bowl of daal (lentils, a bit spicy), the butter chicken (not spicy) and the avocado mango salad. The chicken was juicy and delicious in the velvety smooth creamy curry. I also loved the zesty salad and the luxuriously creamy and flavorful daal. My husband had the Yellow Crab Curry ($22.99). It contained a very generous portion of lumped crab and the curry was smooth and creamy as well. The curry came with rice and we had the option of ordering additional naan, if needed. The restaurant was very quiet for lunch and service was very attentive by the waiter and the Maître d' The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a nice amount of seating, especially for large events. The waiter advised me the restaurant served about 300 people for their Mother's Day brunch! I thought that was amazing. I also thought I couldn't imagine how difficult it would have been to go to the bathroom during such an event. The women's room had two stalls (and the accessible stall had a diaper changing table), but only one sink! Luckily that was not a concern during our lunch visit. Heads up, the wait staff will ask if you'd like a paper bag to carry out any leftovers, and they are $0.10/bag due to the bag tax.

Our started with spinach chaat. The spinach was crispy as it should be, and pomegranate and mango…read moreadded nice contrast. We got naan but the plain naan was betty than the garlic. For entrees one got the chicken vindaloo. He loves heat, but this dish overwhelmed him. Along with his sputtering, his checks had a nice rosy red glow. Our crab curry was a nice change. I don't see crab on alot of Indian restaurant menus. It was blue crab, albeit from Louisiana. Tasted fine though. Our other dishes were butter chicken, and chicken tikka marsala. Both were fine, but most Indian restaurants have that down. We got good service, enjoyed the ambience, and recommend you give it a try.

The service and ambiance were exceptional. The food was so unique and fresh. I fell in love with…read morethis place and will definitely be returning.

Recieved great Food and service at this location…read more Gave some recommendations for our tastes and spicy levels. Loved the ambiance

The food is good and fresh. The service was kind and helpful. I had the paneer tikka bowl with naan…read moreon the side and a mango lassi. I'd advise that you get the sauce if you like a little spice. Hearty portion size and good value for the money.

This is hurt a little by the fact that there is a TON of food competition in the area. I also…read more*really* want to like this place but I can't find much reason to come back. PROS - Love variety of compatible menu options. This is what you hoped Indian food would do as it attempts a kind of Chipotle. - Nice location, bathrooms are nice, good service. CONS - Food consistency is a problem. It's sometimes great and sometimes very blah. - Music in the establishment is sometimes loud and annoying. OTHER It's not something they can fix but I really don't like the parking in this area. I recommend parking behind the establishment and walking around the building.

so fucking good .... i love that they offer discounts to students that need it that is amazinggggg…read more i wish it wasn't that expensive for me or else i would go all the time! i love the owners and workers and appreciate their hard work.

Ordered food from DoorDash yesterday for dinner: Punjabi paratha, vegetable samosas, and matter…read morepaneer. The oaratha was thick and naan-like and hard and not as expected. The samosas smelled like meat but were vegetarian and greasy. I was expecting one but received an order of two. The matter paneer was very tasty but a smaller portion that I'd expect for an $16 dish. I'm not sure what to tell you Yelpers but to try a variety of options and give them a chance!

I placed a mobile order for drunken noodles with chicken (my go to Thai favorite). My order was…read moreready upon my arrival. I was greeted right away. The restaurant was empty at the time. Getting into this lot is a bit tricky or at least it was for me since I was not familiar with this location. I had only been to the Silver Spring location. There is parking. My food was not spicy as I had requested. There are different levels and since it was my first time, I chose the almost spiciest level. It could have been hotter for me. I ended up having to add my own pepper at home! The flavors were good. the portion size was fair. I won't say it was the best Thai I've had. I would possibly give them another try, but won't go out of my way.

Thursday 1/2/2025 I…read morecame across this spot on an instagram post that was mentioning the best DMV Thai so I had to see it for myself. I made an online order through their website and got the pad see-ew (beef-mild) $14.95, pad Thai (chicken-mild) $14.95, and the mango red curry (chicken-medium) $15.95. - The pad see-ew was really good and is easily in the top 2 for best pad see-ew I've had. - The pad Thai was a new experience for me as it was my first EVER experience trying it but it was just alright (thought it would've been better). Also the chicken portions were significantly less than I expected. - The mango red curry was a dish I had HIGH expectations for but it fell flat. The "mango curry" taste and flavor were underwhelming even with the addition of the mango peices. Overall, this spot has some pretty decent Thai. The pad see-ew is THE highlight and the other 2 dishes could've been better. If you're in the area searching for Thai then this is a solid spot for your Thai cravings.

Consistent and delicious food that tastes homemade and made with love. I've been going here for…read moreyears and they have never disappointed me. Put your order in at the counter and shop while they make your food- it's so efficient! My go to order: -Combination koobideh: 1 beef kebab and 1 chicken kebab served over a bed of saffron rice and sides of lavash bread, grilled tomatoes, onion, butter and sumac. This feeds me and my husband for two meals- so worth it! -Hummus: they have the best hummus in Rockville!! Garlicky, smooth, and dare I say, luxurious. You HAVE to try it! -Shirazi: refreshing cucumber, tomato, and onion salad with I think dried mint and lemon. So simple but so good. I could eat a whole container of this with hummus and rice. -Fried eggplant dip: this is fabulous too, and tastes so unique with the whey ingredient. You just have to believe me and try it. The dry mint makes it taste like tea leaves and so fragrant. -Their sandwiches are fantastic too and remind me of Vietnamese banh mi with the pickles, deli meat, and fresh herbs. We like the Kalbas sandwich- garlic mortadella with pistachio! The market is my go to place for dried chickpeas, olives, walnuts, Barbary bread, Persian cucumbers, feta, Persian yogurt, local eggs (Poolesville), fresh and dried herbs, olive oil, and so much more! I cannot get the same quality elsewhere, and I appreciate their careful and thoughtful sourcing. They also make fresh cookies in house- my fave is the cookie mix that has like 5 different cookies. The staff is extremely friendly and kind, and the place is super well organized and clean. It's always so calming and enjoyable to shop there. And they are a local business that has been around for a long time and clearly a beloved pillar in the community. Definitely do yourself a favor and check them out!

This is definitely a hidden gem in MOCO. I was looking for a delicious kebab place cuz Mobys ain't…read moreit! They are also a Persian market. They carry delicious sweets and pastries. Zooblah Bamieh syrupy fried pastry is my top favorite. Next is their Saffron Ice cream another favorite. When I got my chicken and beef kabob, the seasonings and temperature was on point. Usually i add more seasonings to all my food but it was perfect. I never had their crispy rice which reminds me of my Puerto Rican (pegao) or concon) which was delicious. Another favorite is their Shirazi... which is a Persian version of pico. Food is delicious.. Im definitely gonna frequent more.

I stopped by Taj Caterers & Cafe because I was in extreme starvation mode, and it was the only…read moreplace that seemed interesting. Actually, I was quite surprised that this restaurant existed because many businesses in this complex looked like those of the industrial sort. Also, there isn't too much foot traffic in these parts. Fortunately, this was a great find for me. It appears that this restaurant is more of a pick up and go sort of spot because I saw only two (maybe) three tables. Fortunately for me (again), there was no one else in the restaurant so I had the place all to myself. Since I was starving, I pretty much ordered the first two appetizers that I saw on the menu, which were the samosas and fish pakoras. Both items were about 20 bucks with tax and tip. While I was not blown away by the food, I thought the meal was delicious and pretty standard. - in other words, I had no complaints. Also, I thought the portions were pretty fair for the price based on my experiences at other Indian spots in the area. Overall, I thought the service was pretty prompt, and the woman who took my order was super friendly and accommodating. Although I probably would not go out of my way to have Indian food here, it's a pretty decent, low-key spot if you live/work/go to the gym in this area. Perhaps, in the near future, I will have an opportunity to try an entree or two.

This was my second time trying the food at Taj Caterers & Cafe. My first experience was through a…read morecatered event, and I was so impressed that I decided to try their takeout today. Though it's sad to know the original owner has passed, it's clear his legacy lives on in the delicious food and warm atmosphere. Taj Caterers is a cozy, little spot, and while it seems like most people grab takeout, the experience is always worth it. The food was flavorful, the place was clean, and the prices are fair. The people behind the counter are friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back!

We just tried this place - 1st time We got take out…read more We ordered two butter chickens The pickup was odd, they furtively crack open their back door and hand you the order & it's just weird. So that's the "ambience" There was mostly rice in each dish Rice was hard/dry on both orders Sauce was bland, not flavorful There were 3 pcs of Chicken per dish The chicken was tough in both The bread was good Overall: not worth it, & so bad we are not going to try it again, So first and also last time Do not recommend

Don't get hung up on the fact that their food isn't typical "authentic "Indian food as we're used…read moreto in the plethora of Indian restaurants we are blessed to have in this area. Focus on the fact that the food is inventive, delicious, fresh, and appealing. Perusing the menu, it is clear this is more of a "fusion" restaurant. Evident by the options such as Szechuan noodles, cauliflower Manchurian and vegetable bliss, burger. I tried the butter bliss craving bowl, which includes a healthy portion of fluffy rice an appetizer, a drink and dessert, all for less than $20. I also sampled the Szechuan chicken and samosas. The Szechuan wings, which came with the bowl were certainly not authentic Indian, or authentic Szechuan, but sort of a blend. Creative, perfectly cooked and very tasty! But the shining star to my meal was definitely the samosas! I've tried these at countless restaurants and I honestly don't believe I've ever tasted better! The only low note was the "naan" which really more like flatbread. Overall I am thrilled to have another excellent dining option in Kensington!!

(5) ~ Excellent Food & Service! The Tej (Honey Wine) by the glass was still slightly oxidized, so I…read morerecommend getting a full unopened bottle to make sure it's fresh;)

While the menus at Ethiopian restaurants tend to be somewhat similar, Sheba stood out to me in some…read moregood ways. One way that I always like is seeing something on the menu I rarely see at other Ethiopian restaurants. That was their Chicken and Spinach option. The other was, for lack of a better term, a "lightness" to some of the entrees. This was particularly true of the meat dishes. While always tasty,they sometimes have a heavier, or oilier taste to them. The dishes here, in particular the chicken dishes, tasted lighter and fresher. The atmosphere here is a bit quieter, we had great service, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience.