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Bethesda Curry Kitchen

3.5 (162 reviews)
ModerateIndian, Halal
Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Chicken Biryani
Margo C.

I enjoyed a delicious and peaceful dinner here...the wait for the food was long but worth it. This is a good place for a (very) leisurely meal with friends and family. The naan was very fresh and warm, the chicken biryani seasoned just right (ask for the raita to go along with this--it's very good). Seating is ok--not the most comfortable, but not bad. Parking isn't super easy--there are several garages nearby, though. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes!

a meal in a styrofoam container
Susan J.

I'm going to bump it up since this was served in a cafeteria setting at my work; my office's cafeteria opened up a pop up for various local restaurants to come in and today it was Bethesda Curry Kitchen. I opted for the paneer w spinach, butter chicken, chickpeas and basmati rice lunch for $14. Was it the best curry I've had? Far from. But was it decent? Yes. I mean, everything was precooked to the location and warmed up to serve. The rice was well cooked. The butter chicken was a little overcooked with the cubes of breast meat. The spinach still had quite a few spice pods in the mixture that made for exciting bites! The chickpeas, unfortunately, lacked flavor and was more just spicy. Naan was totally forgettable. So overall, a 3 kicked up since it was precooked for who knows how long and would probably be better freshly made.

Kulfi

I order a lot from this restaurant and it's really good. Unfortunately a bad experience, I ordered kulfi, halfway done eating it and wanted to collect some pistachio pieces to add to my kulfi from the container. When I look down I see this big piece and thought wow I must be lucky to have been blessed with a big chunk of pistachio, to then be surprised upon better lighting and inspection. Bug skin! I have no words. I turn it around to see creature feet. I forced myself to throw up, even if I didn't consume it, I am hoping PRAYING that pieces of it weren't sprayed along as pistachio pieces. Would I order again from this restaurant? Maybe. Maybe not. It was just from this dessert container and their other food is good. Will I be more wary? Yes 100%. I am traumatized by this experience.

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Gi S.

Stopped by for some quick takeout at this Bethesda Indian restaurant on a balmy Saturday afternoon. The service was quick and the staff were friendly. The food was just meh. I ordered lamb vindaloo which had a slight kick but not much flavor. The restaurant looked clean but smelled a bit musty.

Hank P.

Always a good meal at Bethesda Curry Kitchen. Rock solid five stars... a Tikka Masala that is to die for! Smooth as silk Mango Lassi. Garlic Naan to knock your socks off. Basmati rice cooked to perfection. Whenever I'm in the Woodmont section of Bethesda I always enjoy BCK!!

Paneer kathi rolls
John B.

Always go for the small family-owned hole in the wall place. Which this is. Their menu is quite appealing; it offers a nice variety including a South Indian selection. Vegan items are marked, and choices are pretty diverse. Among the hard-to-find items are a paneer kathi roll appetizer (basically a tortilla with delicious cheese and sauce inside) and a masala dosa. I really liked this dosa (a fermented lentil-based crepe). It tasted freshly made, was fluffy and aromatic, and large. The potato masala filling was delicious and not overly onion-y as these things often are. This was head and shoulders above the dosa I tried at Malgudi in DC, and a good dosa is hard to come by around here. The sambar that came with the dosa and the mulligatawny soup I ordered separately were fine; salty to be sure and tasty enough, but not the highlight. It seemed to be professionally run; they had fast service and their website is quite functional, which is for some reason a challenge for some restauranteurs. It's also one of the closer places to NIH and Walter Reed and has a lunch buffet. Definitely a place I'm coming back to.

Seth K.

This is my favorite Indian restaurant. Anil's cooking is the best: fresh with wonderful seasoning. His core menu is fantastic and nuanced, from Masala Dosa to anything (salmon, shrimp, chicken) tandoori. Aloo gobi is bright, perfectly spiced and his malai kafta heavenly. Tonight I met the Chef Specials for the first time, his new creations. I selected the gobhi avadhi and it was exceptional, a head of cauliflower with a very light batter beautifully seasoned. Extraordinary! If you are looking for an Indian treat for yourself or a place to bring a crowd, Bethesda Curry Kitchen cannot be beat. Oh, and the warm carrot halwa was a special dessert- loved it!

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This family run restaurant excels in its authentic cuisine. Excellent food that differs among dishes and regions of India.

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Very nice family run place. Friendly service, delicious food, and relaxing atmosphere. I'll be back very soon.

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