There's three Biryani Grills in the area, but my friend insisted that the Aldie location was the…read morebest. We went with a large group for a very late lunch this past Sunday, which worked out perfectly because we could order a ton of food and try a bit of everything. Despite it being well past lunch hour, at least half of the tables were still filled. Service was a bit slow, though, and we spent a fair amount of time waiting for our server to take our order or for our food to arrive. PACHI MIRCHI GOBI - 13.99 The fried cauliflower was crunchy and loaded with chilis, spices, and aromatics. Sadly, there was also an aggressive amount of cilantro, so I spent more time than I'd like picking the leaves off my food. Still, it was a good appetizer to keep us from getting too cranky while waiting for our entrees. PANEER MAJESTIC - 14.99 The paneer was cut in the shape of Fritos corn chips, which was something I hadn't seen before. It was quite saucy, but the thin, small pieces felt overcooked and had more of a firm tofu-like texture than the soft, mozzarella-like texture I was hoping for. There was also, unfortunately, more cilantro. TANDOORI CHICKEN - 17.99 This came out sizzling in a skillet, and the fragrant smoke immediately made my mouth water. It was already 3 PM and I was hungry, so the timing couldn't have been better. Each piece was incredibly well-seasoned and juicy. My tongue was burning a little by the end, but I didn't care because it tasted so amazing straight off the skillet. I'd highly recommend this. CURRY LEAF CHICKEN - 14.99 I've never had curry leaf chicken before, but I'm officially a fan. The chicken was tender, bathed generously in a curry leaf-based sauce with a complex depth of flavor. I couldn't quite tell you what all the spices were, but I knew I kept reaching back for another piece. CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI - 14.99 A pretty standard Hyderabadi-style biryani, with the chicken tucked underneath the generously spiced rice. Each bite had a nice dry heat, and the chicken was pretty good, but it wasn't particularly memorable compared to some of the other dishes we ordered. MUTTON BIRYANI (GOAT) - 16.99 This is my friend's favorite biryani, and after trying it, I can see why. Similar to the chicken biryani, the mutton was served underneath the rice, but the meat itself was the star. It was incredibly tender and not gamey at all, with rich, fatty flavors that elevated the biryani. If there was one entree I kept reaching for, it was this one. I'd highly recommend it. MANGO LASSI - 6.49 A bit pricy, but smooth, rich, and creamy with a refreshing mango flavor and a tough of yogurty acidity. It was exactly what I needed to cool down from all the spice. Overall, the food was packed with spices and flavor, the prices were reasonable, and we were completely stuffed. The biryani portions were massive -- I couldn't easily turn one serving into three meals. If I lived nearby, I'd definitely be picking up a biryani to-go.

The food was good, but not a place for people who want mild. Butter chicken (mild) still had quite…read morethe kick. We were warned the biryani was not mild. We rolled the dice anyway and let's just say, they weren't wrong. Lol. We had to ask the waiter to upgrade our carafe from room temp water to ice water and Naani (sp?) stopped by our table to check in on our experience. We let him know the "mild" had a bit more of a kick than we expected. He recommended we use yogurt and had some brought to the table. He was very friendly and easy to talk to. Each dish was $16 and I was impressed with the portion size. They don't even charge for extra rice. Next time we'll skip the biryani since it was too spicy and just order the extra rice.

Tandoori Fairfax has the best samosas and pakora. I went there on a weekday afternoon. We were the…read moreonly ones there but the food was so fresh and delicious. I will definitely be going back. They had the best samosas and pakora that I think I've ever had. Their momos are also delicious. The palak paneer was good. The garlic naan was fresh and fluffy but I wish it had more chew. I can't wait to go back.

Food and service was excellent!! Butter chicken was great. I also got the bread basket. Deliciousread more

This is my new fav Sun brunch place. I travel a good ways to get here for a reason as it's that…read moregood. Everyone here is so friendly, which makes the experience that much more enjoyable. The restaurants is very clean with a nice modern twist. The art work really gives it added character. The buffet section always clean with a wide array of choices. Their naan is top notch every time. Servers here are tentative n remember you which is so humbling. They switch certain things up here n there which is really nice. You don't see that at many brunch spots. This place is in my constant rotation which is rare. That's how much I enjoy it.

Have been here twice, one for alacarte and other time for Sunday buffet and both are really good…read moreand worthy. The presentations were perfect when you order Ala carte and the quality of the buffet is excellent.

Really good, but next time I want to try some different items…read more I ordered the Garlic naan 6/10 not much flavor and the Briyani butter chicken. Although good, I really love saucy rice so I might have to try the Butter chicken independently. I'm also going to try a more standard briyani like the goat one. Overall, I will definitely give this spot another try. We ordered a to go meal. It took around 10-15 mins to prepare. A very casual looking spot.

BEWARE: This restaurant is extremely DISHONEST and is all about false advertising - so gross in…read morethem being super deceiving to its patrons! Their site clearly states that they have dine-in lunch special where one could 'order any of your favorite entree items & get $3 off) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between the hours of 11 AM and 2 PM. The staff, however, argued that it was for 'online orders only' (come on, no where on their site does it state this), and that since 'management was not present', they could provide a discount for 'one entree only' (while continuing to repeat that it was for 'online orders' only, as if they were doing a service for us - please). Meaning, they weren't willing to own up, honor, and rectify their false advertisements. Make this make sense, folks. Not sure if their recent renovation situation went to their heads, but shady and super sus business practices. Shame on you! This is not a good look, Charcoal Chicken, so no thank you - you lost a longtime customer. +DISHONEST +POSTS FALSE ADVERTISEMENTS

I've been coming here for ~3 years, and it's one of my favorite local spots whenever I'm craving…read moreIndian food. The quality has been consistently excellent, which is why I keep coming back. Kuldip is always so kind, welcoming, and helpful, and the friendly service makes every visit even better. My go to orders are the Butter Chicken, Samosa Chaat, and Bhindi Masala. Every dish is full of flavor, and I've never left disappointed. If you're looking for delicious Indian food and great service, I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Solid Indian food here. We've been coming here over the years mostly for take out. Since my last…read morereview, they renovated the interior and looks much more warm and inviting. While we were there, it was obvious that a bulk of their business is take out. Plenty of people came in to pick up their orders. One of my biggest gripes of late with their take out has been the portion size. It is noticeably smaller than other places. So when we sat down to eat, I was pleased to know that we could get more rice. We had 3 bowls of rice. But the nicest part was we didn't even have to ask. The guy asked us if we wanted more rice...3 times! I think I may have to eat there more often.

The food here was really amazing. I've been back quite a few times for their hearty bowls.read more

I don't usually leave negative reviews, but this was my second poor experience with the same…read moreserver, so I felt it was worth sharing. I'm a local customer and live just a minute away, so I've visited more than once. I came in for lunch today with my wife and our 1.5-year-old son. After placing our order and sitting down, the server loudly yelled from behind the counter for us to come get our water. It felt uncomfortable and unprofessional, especially with a young child. When I placed my order, I asked for extra white sauce, and I asked again when the food came out. Both times, the request was ignored. I also mentioned that we hadn't received our drinks, but instead of addressing it, the server again yelled for us to get the drinks ourselves from the cooler. The food itself was okay, but the bread was very poor--hard and barely edible. I even called the restaurant later in the evening to share my concerns, but was told the server was off at that time. Overall, very disappointing experience, mainly due to the customer service. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and leads to improvement.

Mixed experience at Tulsi. Service was okay and the ambiance was cute. baby corn Manchurian was the…read morehighlight, crispy and really delicious. We also got parota with kurma and that was excellent, definitely the dish I'd come back for. The rest was hit or miss. The tandoori naan came out hard and I wouldn't recommend it. We tried the veg thali on Saturday and it was just okay, nothing that really stood out. Overall, a couple of standout dishes but some misses too. Worth a visit for the Manchurian and parota/kurma.

Opened last week is thus tasty indian vegetarian restaurant…read more Not sure what to order ask about their thali special. However as I adore dosages I ordered that. Today I tried a spicy potato masala version... the chili paste spread on my dosa carried a really nice heat. Hubby opted for gor a mushroom and pea curry and garlic naa. He enjoyed both Service was great. Dining area welcoming. Was hungry and I forgot to takes pics.... ooops

We visited for brunch on Saturday, July 18, 2026 with a party of 9, and had an excellent…read moreexperience. We've dined here many times over the years, and while our previous visits were enjoyable, our only concern had been slower service and food not always arriving hot. They've made big improvements over time. Despite our large group, we were seated quickly, and our orders were taken efficiently. The lady who served us was especially welcoming, attentive, and thorough, making everyone feel well taken care of. The food was great - fresh and hot. The naan and parathas were freshly made and delicious. I especially loved the nihari, which was tender and perfectly spiced. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the Halwa Puri, Aloo Paratha, and saag with makki ki roti as well. It's wonderful to see how much this restaurant has improved. We'll definitely be back!

best pakistani food in dmv! awesome halwa puri…read more. best nihari and paya.. reasonable price.. breakfast all day..