Consistently one of the finest Indian restaurants in Northern Virginia, this is where I first fell…read morein love with North Indian cuisine. A true mark of authenticity is seeing Indian families dining here--and the food absolutely lives up to that standard. You're warmly greeted upon arrival, and the service is polished, attentive, and welcoming. The décor is stylish yet comfortable, creating an inviting dining atmosphere. After four years away, it was wonderful to return and see the buffet back. The selection of savory dishes is impressive, complemented by desserts and drinks--including an excellent mango lassi. This is a family-owned restaurant that takes great pride in both food and hospitality. Pricing is very reasonable for the quality offered. Highly recommended, and don't miss their sister restaurant in Falls Church, Mumbai Central, which upholds the same exceptional standards.

This place is amazing. We first went there on a weekend night just for drinks because every place…read morearound was too crowded/noisy. They cleared a table for us, were super attentive, and the drinks were really good. We came back for food on a weeknight (because it smelled so tempting when we were there before) and it. was even better. The Bombay Shrimp and Chicken Korma are standouts. The Butter Chicken also got rave reviews from my husband, who went with another friend. It is quiet, has some outdoor seating, the service is nearly fine-dining levels, and the food is delicious. The also have a date-filled naan which is not something I've seen before, and it was quite tasty.

I raise a spoon of aromatic curry to my lips. I pause. I close my eyes and am brought back to the…read morehighrises of New Delhi. I sample a humble, tantatilizing bite. Eyes still closed, I ponder the flavors now jolting across my tongue. A tear slides down my cheek as I am brought back to beautiful India. I open my eyes refreshed and steeped in bliss. I wish to extend my compliments to the chef. Five stars - try the Chicken Tikka Masala!

This restaurant is oddly in an apartment complex without a lot else around. They were doing robust…read moretakeout business when I stopped in and not a ton of dine-in, though it's a fine space to stay. My order included an okra preparation that was thinly sliced and layered with onions. I eat a lot of okra, but this was particularly mouthwatering. My dal was also delicious, with or without the bread I got. And when I ordered the maximum spice level, this place delivered the goods. It was aromatic and satisfying cuisine at a very reasonable price, with distinctive North Indian flavors. Special dietary considerations were labeled. I could not have expected better takeout.

I ordered food from Lassan Indian Restaurant through GrubHub for the first time last night. Placed…read morethe order at 5:50 pm and by 7:15 had we had not received the order. Called the restaurant and they said the order was ready. Called GrubHub and they said I had clicked pickup instead of delivery when I ordered. Called Lassan again and told the owner what happened and she offered to deliver our food to our house. She was at our door in 15 minutes and refused to accept a $20 tip. Such a kind gesture and the food was DELICIOUS. We will be going to Lassan in the future next time we are wanting Indian food.

Ever since I first tried it when I was in college, Indian cuisine is my favorite. Because of that,…read moreI've been to a LOT of Indian restaurants over the years, and Lassan is easily in the top 3 for me. The food is always excellent. It has those above-and-beyond touches that let you know that extra care went into it: the meat and naan cooked in the tandoor oven always has just the right amount of brown; the vegetables have just the right amount of caramelization. The sauces are deep and flavorful. The gradation of spiciness is nicely linear -- you won't get surprised when you jump up one level. The plating and presentation is simple and delightful. There is quite a variety of mixed drinks on offer! My absolute favorite is the boozy chai. This one might be one of my favorite drinks of all time; it's very much like an apple cider with just the right kind of alcohol in it. It's warm, rich, deliciously spiced (not spicy, spiced), and it has a wonderful layer of foam on top. Definitely try this. To cap it all off, the service here is always impeccable. Good recommendations, excellent balance of presence and leaving us to our devices. We very much appreciate whenever we get to eat during Sujal's shift, so please pass along our thanks to him as well! This place is fantastic. I cannot praise it more. We will be moving away from the area in the coming months, and will be very sad to lose it has an option. If we're ever in the area again, we will not miss the opportunity to eat here! (For the record, I am not AI just because I used an em dash!)

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

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

Even though we live in the area, we have never tried this place until tonight. The appetizer momo…read morewas incredible as well as the garlic naan. Although the food took a little bit of time, it was understandable and worth the wait. I got the chicken vindaloo which had the right amount of spice and my husband got the chicken sekuwa. Overall it was a great meal and we will definitely be back!

Amazing food. Empty restaurant today you should 100% go here. Had the Goat Karachi with garlic naan…read moreand it was amazing. Staff is great. Nice and clean place.

Happy to have referred two friends to this lovely restaurant! I went two different times once to…read moreorder a la carte and the second time to experience the buffet. Before Maharani Palace I will admit Indian food was not on my radar. Not on purpose; I live closer to other cuisine. I share this detail as context behind why I might have been so impressed with the buffet. An opportunity to try many wonderful popular Indian dishes I have heard before. The chicken tandoori was my favorite. Moreover, the customer service was wonderful. I never had to hunt anyone down to get my water refill. Lastly, this is a great restaurant to go to if you are looking for a place that isn't too noisy. Would return!

Lunch Rating... This…read moreis a buffet. Never eat at buffets. Food missed mark even with all of the options. Besides finding bits of bone or whatever it is in some of the curries, then the taste was .... It was just a very overrated and overpriced experience. The naan was good, but that was it. Plenty more Indian places to go, just not here.

For my birthday, I was craving some decent dosas in the Fairfax area, and this restaurant did not…read moredisappoint! The server was so kind and attentive. He answered all of our questions and in the kindest way invited us to come back and try their buffet, which we absolutely plan on doing. I wish I caught his name so I could give him a shout out. Additionally, the space was quiet since we went early but clean and cherry space. I could see this place getting busy during their lunch buffet. Going here really made the day a special one!

I'm not usually a buffet person, but having skipped a meal, this made an excellent stop. It's a…read morevegetarian restaurant that offers a lunch buffet every day. You have to come hungry to be worth the price, but I got my money's worth. There was a chaat station, several appetizers, and numerous entrees. Some were labeled as being free of onion and garlic and there were certainly vegan options as well. Having said that, I like garlic, and the Indo-Chinese noodles appealed to me. The signage promised a dosa, and I was beginning to wonder if it was true but they make them in batches I guess, and eventually a fresh masala dosa was brought to my table. I got a day's worth of food and probably two days' worth of salt (as is typical for the cuisine), but it was a great mix of flavors and textures.

The food itself is fantastic!…read more But there is a glitch in the system... if you buy a $45 gift card [worth $50] on the web site, you can only redeem it in the restaurant. You'll get a code via email, but you still have to redeem that code IN the restaurant. I was expecting a electronic gift card. And since the restaurant is geared towards food delivery services and take out, when you redeem the gift card in the restaurant and order there it takes them FOREVER to get you your food. In my case it took more than half and hour from the time I ordered until I got my food; so I had to burn all that time sitting around in the restaurant, while other take out orders and delivery services got their food more quickly. The restaurant itself is clean, if a little dated.

Yesterday, wasn't my first visit, but it was my first time eating in the restaurant…read more It is a very nice little place for being in a strip mall. It is clean and welcoming. We were greeted and chose to sit near the front of the restaurant. Our waitress was perfection. There is no other way to describe her consistent care. She was never over-bearing but always accessible. She brought over each course perfectly timed. The service alone would be worth another visit. The food. Holy cow, the food. It was delicious! We have been to several Indian restaurants in the area and were never quite satisfied. This restaurant is so good. The Naan alone deserves to be noticed. It was amazing. Everything we ordered was done well. I ordered the Mixed Grill Tandoori. My husband had the lamb vindaloo. It was so good. It is a little unassuming place in a strip mall, but definitely worth a visit.

I've driven past his place for years and tonight decided to check it out. I ordered the Samosa and…read moreAloo Mater. It was all very good. I think I'll be working my way through their vegetarian menu items. Looking forward to trying the Mango Sabji.

Been here a few times during weekday lunch over the past few years. Pretty quiet around that time,…read moreis a nice chill spot. Would be good for a more formal dinner too I bet. Food is delicious and the service is great too. We got Chicken Bryani & Paneer Tikka Masala. Mango Lassi is good too!

I've been meaning to write this review for a while now. We stumbled upon this restaurant about a…read moremonth ago, and it has quickly become one of our favorite places to dine. On our first visit, they were extremely busy and we didn't have a reservation, but the staff was incredibly welcoming and accommodating while we waited for a table. Megha, in particular, was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, she made us feel truly at home. She consistently checked on us, made sure everything was perfect, and provided some of the best service we've experienced. Since that first visit, we've already been back two more times -- twice for dinner and once for their Sunday brunch. Every single visit has been exceptional. The service is always outstanding, and the food never disappoints. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any dish on the menu, and their brunch is phenomenal. I do have to mention the Butter Chicken -- it's easily one of the best I've ever had. The garlic naan and rosemary naan are also incredible and such a unique touch. What makes this place even more special is the consistency and hospitality. Megha always greets us warmly, remembers us by both face and name, and genuinely makes every visit feel personal and welcoming. We absolutely love this restaurant, and it will definitely remain one of our go-to spots. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for amazing food and exceptional service.

I don't eat Indian food very often. However, if I do, I'm coming back here. First, just the decor…read moreis awesome. It's a train station themed restaurant with walls that look like trains, the menu has a train (subway) map, the check arrives in a "Departure ticket" bi-fold. It's nicely done. Luckily they didn't get cheesy with train/travel names for dishes. Staff all looked professional with matching pressed shirts. Our server was attentive. Food was delicious. We ordered typical Americanized Indian dishes. A lamb vindaloo, spinach paneer, buttered chicken, and tandoori pomfret fish. For apps we got vegetable samosas and gobi Manchurian cauliflower. ALL of it was so good! I would probably skip the fish next time. Not because of the taste, because of the work to get the meat out of the fish. It's served whole, which I was not expecting. Still very tasty. The gobi was had a familiar taste- similar profile to a Chinese general tso - regardless tangy and delicious with just a little heat. I was concerned the heat level was going to be too much in our dishes. After all, we did order a vindaloo which is know for its heat. It was perfect. They probably told the cooks to make it American spicy. lol. How do you know it's good? There were many Indian patrons. I will 100% return when I get an Indian food craving. Prices are to be expected given the current economic state of our area/country.