After a few great takeout experiences in the last few years, we decided to dine in. Food quality remains 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 read more

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I love the food and customer service here so much that we came two nights back-to-back, and that alone should tell you something! A few things really stood out: The chana masala that comes with the samosas is OUTSTANDING. The fact that the samosas automatically come with chana masala is exceptional. The samosas themselves are huge, the dough is delicious, and the filling has so much flavor. Definitely not an afterthought here. And can we talk about the rice?! They give you a HUGE serving of rice with your curry. So many Indian restaurants charge extra for rice with a curry, and that annoys me to no end. Just build the rice into the price of the curry! Okay, rant over, because this place gets it right. The shrimp biryani gets an A+++. What impressed me most was that it didn't taste like they used one generic biryani base and tossed shrimp in after the order came in. It was obvious the shrimp had actually been cooked with the biryani, so the flavor was incorporated throughout. And they were NOT skimpy with the shrimp...there were shrimp throughout the entire dish. The people here are just as impressive as the food. Everyone is genuinely customer-centric, constantly checking in without being overbearing, and you can tell they actually care whether you're enjoying your meal. Honestly, everything we've tried has been good, hence us coming back the very next night! And DO NOT skip dessert. Get the gulab jamun with rose ice cream. It's the perfect way to end the meal on a sweet note -- pun absolutely intended. Two nights in a row and I'd still come back tomorrow. read more

Prob the best Indian food I have had in a while. Portion sizes are as expected for a sit down Indian spot. Flavor is undoubtedly fantastic only reservation is that they can't make anything not spicy so my kids were not able to enjoy the tandoori chicken drumsticks or some other dishes (finger linking good for me). The lowest spice is "mild". I am mostly writing this review because of the customer service experience. One female waitress (not hijabi) was very very rude in terms of her attitude when I asked her for bowls or various things for my kids and elderly in laws. They don't have bowls or spoons set out in their place setting and I expect if you are eating rice with a sauce/curry, you should be able to have that as part of the meal. When I asked for bowls, she brought my family tiny ramekins !!!!! when asked for spoons, she scoffed walking away from me to retrieve them before I could even barely finish my sentence. Customer service in dining is about checking in and making sure customers are well attended to and asking if there is anything they can get you. I also felt like when asking for to go containers, they skimped out on giving us black to go containers, only giving us multiple smallsize flimsy plastic cup like ones!!! When I asked how they expected me to pack bigger sized food, it was only then they brought out bigger to go containers (with a flimsy plastic bag to hold the several small containers). I felt like I constantly had to advocate and ask for things for my family. The customer service just felt very lacking in thought and attentiveness and honestly I felt a general sense of cheapness!!!! Also expect that you will feel rushed in your dinner process because they only have a limited number of tables. Will prob only get take out from here (hopefully it comes in black containers). read more

This is my favorite Indian resturant in the dmv area. Every dish is full of flavor and the staff are also extremely friendly. I always have a pleasant experience here. We have tried probably 15 or more dishes here and each one is 5 star. Can't wait to go back and have more yummy Indian. read more

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This place used to be one of my staples as I lived right next door and it was the perfect comfort food. Loved the butter chicken and chicken madras and the daal. However, I went recently with my family and was little dissatisfied. Ambiance and service is still great, however the food was not up to standards of Indian food in nova. We got the same dishes that I used to get but they did not taste fresh nor tasty. Chicken madras was too salty and the chicken in biryani was rubbery. Portion sizes were also small. Unfortunately, family was not happy and we might not return. Giving it 4 stars for the all the good memories I had in the past. read more

Bansari Indian Cuisine - Halal Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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I came with a specific craving for channa bhatura (or chole bhature), having not gotten it at the last 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. read more

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Great Indian restaurant near work! Decided to try something different ---palak chicken: since I like spicy the waiter recommended this dish over butter chicken and I was happy to get some more greens in my diet since its spinach based! Yummy and tender dark meat chicken. The spicy level has definitely got a kick! ---Naan plain: good crispy and chew together! ---malai kulfi: the waiter recommended the as the most popular, its kind of like cookrd milk flavor, not bad but I think i would have enjoyed my typical pistachio more Will be back to try more! read more

Bansari Indian Cuisine - Palak chicken with plain naan - Halal Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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3.5 stars. Whenever I go to this garage I can smell how delicious the restaurant is. Went here for a friends birthday and it was pretty good. The amritsari tandoori chicken masala was yummy. The panipuri was probably my favorite item. I liked the side sauce which was more vinegary. Paneer tikka was also a great cheese dish. I was not a fan of the desserts. It has a strange chemical taste to it. But the best flavor was the rose ice cream. Also there's no specials for birthdays which is okay but I want other diners to know. Their drinks are stellar. The old fashion is super amazing and their house soda has mustard seeds in it and it was super delicious! The service was great for me but not perfect for a person in the group who was of Indian descent. I like spicy and he doesn't. I eat with my hands and he doesn't. The staff seemed to wait for him to make decisions for the group and was a little judgy that he wanted mild. read more

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Bansari is always our go to for Indian Restaurant. We live in Centreville and we still make the drive and it's definitely worth the drive. The Kadai Goat is always tender and flavorful along with the rest of their dishes. The lassi and the drinks are always good. The only callout I have is that they don't offer iced water but I would still give it 5's simply because of the food. read more

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Generally very lucky to live close enough to Bansari to visit as frequently as possible. After traveling and to London 4-5x it was hard finding similarly good Indian or "curry" as they call it in the DC area. This place is the closest thing to Dishoom in the UK. Butter chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala (CTM), garlic naan and daal are all phenomenal. The rice and raita only add to the experience and love that I can DoorDash in case I don't feel like moving off the couch. read more

Good indian food! Normal service and chill ambiance. I got the naan and goat and lamb kebab + mango lassi. Unfortunately very stingy on the lassi compared to alternatives. read more

Bansari Indian Cuisine just earned a permanent spot in our delivery rotation, and the Shrimp Tikka Masala is the reason why. Plump, tender shrimp swimming in a velvety tomato-cream sauce with real backbone -- that warm, layered heat that builds slow and lingers just long enough to make you reach for more. It's the kind of dish where the spice actually means something: cumin, coriander, a whisper of clove, and a chili kick that says the kitchen isn't playing it safe. We ordered it medium and it hit that perfect sweet spot where flavor and fire are in balance. The garlic naan was the ideal partner -- pillowy, blistered, and dripping with garlic, perfect for mopping up every last drop of that sauce (and trust me, you'll want to). The Chicken Hakka Noodles brought a totally different energy: smoky wok-tossed heat, springy noodles, and that savory Indo-Chinese punch with just enough chili to keep things interesting. Everything arrived hot, sealed tight, and right on time -- no leaks, no sad soggy containers, nothing lost in transit. Generous portions, free delivery, and food that tastes like it came straight off the stove. If you like your Indian food with genuine spice and soul, Bansari delivers. Literally. Highly recommend! read more

First off, I'd like to say that the Amritsari Tandoori Chicken Masala is probably one of the best Indian dishes I've ever had. The sauce had a touch of sweetness, but also a good amount of spice. I could drink the sauce honestly... The lamb curry was also tasty, but nothing can compete with the amritsari. The naan was also fantastic. We got two.. the garlic and cheese naan. I'm always a fan of garlic naan and get it every time I eat Indian food, but the cheese was also such a pleasure. The cheese naan was filled with peppers and they added a nice zing! We sat outside and it was a nice night so it was perfect. Cute little lights are hung around and it's honestly great for a date or cute friend's night out. And everything came out so fast! It was perfect. I'd come back 100% and look forward to trying more dishes (and revisiting the chicken curry!). read more

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One of the best Indian restaurants I've had around here. Really delicious, authentic Indian food. Spiced really well and a good assortment of different Indian dishes. Will have to go back... read more

The butter chicken was incredibly flavorful, tender, and creamy. The garlic naan was very soft and the bhature was perfectly chewy. The rice tasted a bit off this time, somewhat dry and the saffron note was a bit overpowering. Staff are all nice and attentive. The interior has laidback and cozy vibes, and outdoor seating is available as well. Free garage parking is just around the corner. read more

Bansari Indian Cuisine - Halal Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

This place is absolutely amazing! They are super busy for dinner so you might want to get a reservation. Their curries are so flavorful and full of meats. The portion sizes are hefty. They also have a variety of interesting styles of naan. I heard the goat cheese and cranberry naan is delicious. We got the garlic and cheese naan which were perfectly baked and paired beautifully with the curries. Caution: if you aren't good with spicy foods, make sure to get the mild or medium. Their spices are really strong! read more

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This has got to be the best North Indian restaurant in the DMV area. One of my friends is a regular here. He has been hyping this place for a while. So decided to drive to Vienna all the way from DC. Also, a couple of my friends drove all the way from Baltimore to try it out. I must say that it was worth the hype. To begin with we ordered chai. It's a must have when you try Indian food. A couple of them ordered mango lassi as well. You cannot go wrong with either. For apps, we ordered paani poori, dahi poori and Gobi Manchurian. These are some of the fan favorites. Paani poori was our favorite. We didn't like Gobi manchurian as much. I have had better ones else where. For entrees, we went crazy. We ordered their most popular dish - amritsari tandoori chicken masala. Absolutely delicious. They have nice chunks of chicken marinated for hours in their tandoori masala and then cooked to perfection. It's a must have if you're visiting this place. Next fav - the goat curry. Oh my. This reminded me of some of the best curries from my favorite restaurants in India. So authentic. Goat was very tender and delicious. Other images such as palak chicken, cholle and assortment of rotis were great as well. To end your meal, highly recommend trying the rose falooda. Mind blowing taste. Love the crunchy texture of nuts and flavor of rose milk. Ambiance and service was great. I am definitely coming back here. read more

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Finger licking north indian food near Mosaic district! This restaurant replaced Punjabi by Nature which was pretty good but dare I say this even better! Service is prompt, food is delicious! The Malai kofta, the paneer burji, naan, Chinese bhel - everything is great! I've heard good things about makki roti and sarso ka saag. Highly recommend. read more

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One of those rare places where you can pick anything on the menu and it'll taste amazing! I haven't found a better mango lassi anywhere. They definitely use fresh ingredients that aren't ultra-processed, all at a mid-tier price. Definitely make a reservation if you're dining in because the 8+ times I've been here, it's ALWAYS poppin', rain or shine. Ambiance: 5/5 Well designed and comfortably lit. Great for groups and dates Food: 5/5 High quality at affordable prices. Anyone who comes once will be a repeat customer. Overall: 6/5 This is a business that knows what it's doing and does it well, from the interior design, courtesy of the staff, and the kitchen. Keep it up! read more

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I'm not exaggerating when I say this is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the dmv area. A friend brought their "rajasthani laal maans" (goat curry in chili gravy) and I loved the curry so much that I had to get it again and try out other menu items as well. Fast forward to 2 years and we try to go here a few times a year. I love their biryanis, naans, their lamb and goat curries. My brother loves their chicken tandoori as well. On weekends it can get a little packed during dinner time and there might be a wait to get a table but we usually are able to get a table at other times during the week. The service is quick and the vibe is relaxed with Bollywood music in the background. You can get mocktails and cocktails as well for decent prices. read more

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walked by this place a couple of times and decided to finally stop in! Food: - Butter chicken: flavorful and more on the sweeter side to me (??). We asked for medium spicy and didn't taste the spice at all weirdly (or I just have a higher spicy tolerance ??) - Chicken tikka Masala: creamy & sooo good! This was my favorite!! - garlic naan: fluffy, warm, and so good dipped in both of the entrees. service is friendly & nice! Entrees are about ~ $20 per which seems steep compare to other locations in the area however overall great food! read more

Bansari Indian Cuisine - Halal Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

WOW! If you're looking for the best Indian food around, this is it. The service, attention to detail, 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! read more

We are back again. And WOW. If your taste buds crave a party and you don't fear flavor, then it doesn't get much better than Bansari, the best Indian in the DMV (we've been to many). Nothing pretentious, the excellent food is matched by the service. The chick peas (chole) is phenomenal (and comes with an order of samosas). Their take on butter chicken is unmatched - don't miss it. Ask for Krishna! read more

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I found Bansari on Uber Eats and have been hooked ever since. Whenever my fiancé and I are craving something for our non-sober night, we usually opt for Bansari. Our go-to meal is always spot on--delicious the night of, and even better as leftovers the next day. We usually get the Amritsari Tandoori Chicken Masala (medium spicy), Garlic Naan, Raita (yogurt sauce), and Butter Chicken with Bone Delhi Special (also medium spicy). I tried the Amritsari with an extra level of spice once, but it was way too much for me. The jump from medium to hot was huge--I wish they had an option in between.. The Garlic Naan is my favorite by far (I've tried almost all of their naan options). They have varieties like cranberry & goat cheese, butter naan, truffle naan, and cheese naan.. I also tried their Pani Puri once, but it wasn't really my thing. It's neat that the food is ready for pick-up right by the door, so you don't have to walk all the way up to the front to ask for it. You can just park your car on the side, with your hazards on and pop in and out real quick. The service is always great too, they always greet you with a smile. I seriously love Bansari and will definitely keep coming back! read more

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Finally tried this place after waiting so long to! Really cute inside and small. This place was packed on a Tuesday, lots of families which was good to see and especially people of similar backgrounds to the cuisine. I would definitely bring my family here. The service was pretty fast and the food comes out quickly. I should have ordered mild since my tolerance is so low and medium was too spicy for me! However the food was great. I tried the Indian deviled eggs which were like curry deviled eggs and really good and interesting but not something I would order again. Then I tried the butter chicken and saag paneer. The flavors in both were delicious and also huge serving sizes! I would get the butter chicken with dark meat next time because the white meat was a bit dry. However the spices and taste of the curries was both great. I will come back! read more

My favorite takeout Indian in Nova! Bansari always does takeout well which is tough I feel. They package the items well and the sauce is so delicious. Our faves are the butter chicken and tikka masala. Their naan bread is always perfectly crispy/flavorful. Highly recommend! read more

Bansari is the best Indian place in nova in my opinion. I usually only do takeout but this weekend we went in person. I got a mango lassi and it was good but it had only a light mango flavor despite being so colorful. We ate family style as a group of four and got a bunch of stuff. We started with the Dahi batata puri and samosa chaat (my favorite). The puri was great and the samosa chaat hit the spot like it always does, I only wished I asked for an extra side of tamarind sauce to go with! For the main meal we got butter chicken, aloo gobi masala, and chicken biryani. We also added garlic naan and the lachadar paratha. They were all great read more

Bansari Indian Cuisine - Dahi Batata Puri ----- App** - Halal Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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I've always wanted to try Bansari since people have hyped up the restaurant to me for a couple years now. Bansari is near the strips of restaurants/cafes/shopping plaza near Dunn Loring metro station! My friend and I stopped by for dinner this past Monday since we were both craving Indian food. Unfortunately, they were having some sort of plumbing issue so all orders had to be take-out. Fortunately, they do have some outdoor seating! The server was really nice and helpful. Our food came out pretty quickly and everything was quite delicious. SAMOSA CHAAT - 10 This is a great appetizer to share! The flaky pastry of the samosa was perfect, which was filled with well-spiced peas and potatoes. The toppings (chickpeas, red onion, and some others) only added more flavor, which left my friend and I speechless while chowing down the food. We'd definitely recommend this! SAAG PANEER - 18 This was good, but maybe a bit too salty. Overall, the spinach puree was rich and the deep green color was very pleasing to the eye. Not a strong spinach flavor/taste, though. There was a good amount of paneer in the dish which helped with the saltiness. This was good, but would have been better if it was less salty. The rice and naan helped. BUTTER CHICKEN - 20 Wow, the flavor of sweet tomatoes was so prominent. Maybe a bit too sweet, but it lived a positive impression on both of us. The chicken (we asked for dark meat) was super tender and soaked up the creamy sauce well. Went well with the rice and naan, of course. GARLIC NAAN - 4.5 Overall, this was OK. The naan was a bit stale so it was on the hard side of chewy. Not too much garlic flavor, either. But hey, it worked in scooping up our saag paneer and butter chicken. Good food and flavors, the portion sizes are pretty big here so you'll have plenty of leftovers for the next day. read more

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It was just okay. Like everything else food prices were expensive. I ordered a few dishes for just a few people and it was well over $100. Any of the dishes that we ordered to be spicy were not spicy at all. The flavor on everything was basically the same thing. I can't tell you how it is to dine in . There were only a few people eating in the restaurant at 5:30 pm. But I ordered takeout and they had it ready. read more

When we are on Travel, we look for an Indian restaurant and to our surprise, this restaurant was a short 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. read more

I tried this place for the first time today and ordered takeout: chicken biryani and chicken madras. The gentlemen who took my order was pleasant to deal with and he threw in free green chutney when I asked for it. He suggested I take the chicken madras mild because it's too spicy if I ordered it mild, and he was right. I waited for 10 minuted for my order--matching the estimate he gave me. The two dishes were flavorful and yummy. I highly recommend it. read more

Bansari's food portions are really good, I could barely finish the chicken biryani and had a decent amount to take home for leftovers. That aside, the biryani was yummy and the garlic naan was AMAZING. read more

Bansari Indian Cuisine - Garlic Naan - Halal Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Always an excellent meal here! The curries have wonderful flavor and the spices are melded together perfectly. The naan is soft and spongy with just the right amount of chewiness. This is by far our favorite Indian restaurant! Great for larger groups; however, make sure that you make a reservation for a larger groups. The space isn't too crowded and the noise level is great to be able to converse with your dinner companions. I've tried nearly everything on the menu, a part for the dishes with nuts due to allergies and everything is just sensational! If you like well spiced Indian food Bansari is the best! Delicious! read more

Bansari Indian Cuisine - Garlic naan, chicken Amritsari Tandoori Chicken Masala Delhi Dhaba Daal - Halal Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

hands down my favorite Indian restaurant in the dmv!! So much flavor and actually spicy if you want it. The murgh madani and Hakka noodles are my fav. Most Indian food in the area can't compare to home cooking but there's does. I always come here when I'm back in town! read more

Explored this weekend and was glad I did. We made a reservation so upon arrival our table wasn't ready. The gentleman said give him about 5 min. We did a race earlier in the day so my head was hurting really bad. I will tell you 5 minutes turned into more than 5 and it certainly wasn't 10 or 15. So we almost missed this quaint spot because again it was a quick call and you already know when I have to drive outside of Gorgeous Prince George's to experience culture I tend to not be happy. That's said we were seated and they were very kind. They plated food straight from the sky. We ordered lamb, butter chicken, chicken masala, cauliflower with potato's, rice.... More rice than another restaurant , roti, nan bread, samosas, samosas, and samosas deconstructed. Clearly these are not the names but it all tasted very good. We were glad that they were patient with us and able to try their special cuisines. read more

We've been going there for a few years now.Food has always been consistent in taste. The owner and the waiters are very courteous and friendly.. would recommend making a reservation because it's a very busy restaurant. Also if you're not used to Indian spices ask for mild food. My family and friends have always enjoyed coming here. read more

Came here on a Tuesday evening and it was pretty busy. You walk in and smell the aromas of the spices. We were greeted by a few waiters and got seated right away. We started with the Gobi Manchurian Dry which is cauliflower in a chili garlic sauce. The overall texture was soft but the sauce was a bit salty. For mains, we shared the cheese butter masala and chicken madras and a side of garlic naan. The chicken madras was spicy but I wasn't a fan of the overall flavor...chicken was slightly dry. The paneer butter masala was delicious esp with the rice and naan! I think the masala sauce base is tasty here... would recommend this sauce/dish! The garlic naan was good but I've had better naan. The food comes out pretty quickly and everyone was extremely nice and attentive. There is plenty of street or garage parking nearby. read more

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This food is super good and my friend loved the food and its super good and 10/10 i love it!! read more

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I still love Bansari. Everything is so good! If you can't handle spice, you may want to play it safe and get mild. Dishes that are always on the spicy side: chickpeas, Hakka noodles, chicken madras. read more

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During my recent trip to Virginia, I was really craving some authentic Indian food. Luckily, my sister took me to Bansari Indian Cuisine, just a block away from her place. We tried a bunch of dishes like Dal Makhani, samosa chat, hakka noodles, manchurian gravy, chicken seekh, and kadhi pakoda. We also had some coffee and vegan cutting chai. I'd totally recommend this spot to anyone looking for real Indian flavors in the Virginia area. Oh, and if you're not into spicy food, go for the mild option - medium here is spicy! Overall, it's a great place. Plus, my sister couldn't get enough of their Mango Lassi. Ambiance is decent and service is quick. Tandoori items take some time. read more

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