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    4.0 (69 reviews)
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    DON C.

    A great find when my coworkers suggested eating at Ballston Quarter today and I wanted to find something different for lunch.....more on the healthy side.. The menu has a lot to offer. Everything looked so good, that I decided to try their Triple Combo Platter...which gives you a choice to choose from 3 Entree Items and 2 Sides from the Buffet. So I dived in to sample some of everything. I ordered: Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Ground Lamb Malabari w/ Chick Peas, Cucumber Salad & Samosa!....as my entree and sides. The food was hot and tasted fresh. Everything was delicious and the food did not disappoint. A standout entree for me was the Butter Chicken. It had the right amount of spice and flavor. My order was completed fast and in no time or wait. The portions were more than enough to share as well. This I know, because by the time I got back at work, I severely needed a nap from all my Indian cuisine goodness that I received. Only a one star deduction for the tandoori chicken. It was a bit dry for my taste and was all white meat....which I am not a fan of and can't stand. lol In all, a great experience as a first timer, delicious food and friendly counter-customer service. This will become my go to, fast casual Indian Cuisine spot for sure when needing something healthy and quick for lunch or dinner while in the Ballston neighborhood. *Elite Tip: Happy to report they offer online ordering for pick up and/or delivery as well.

    Ailun H.

    Bollywood Bistro Express is one of the many vendors at the Ballston Quarter food court. The service was friendly and made good recommendations. CHICKEN BOWL PLATTER - 12.95 I think that was the price. For the entree compartment, I got a bed of basmati rice topped with chicken tikka masala. There was a good amount of chicken and the curry was creamy and tangy -- pretty good but nothing out of ordinary. For my sides, I got palak paneer and roasted corn. Sadly, there was only two cubes of paneer, both which were quite good I just wish there was more of it. The spinach sauce was pretty oily, though. The roasted corn was OK. I would recommend any other side instead because you can make your own roasted corn at home. Overall, Bollywood Bistro Express was alright, nothing stellar. If you're looking for a quick meal in the Ballston area and you're craving Indian food, this vendor isn't a bad choice.

    Samosa
    Sarah A.

    The samosas were so good! This is perfect for a snack if you want something satiating but not a full meal. The sauces were so good. One was more sweet and one had some spice to it. Overall, the service was average paced. It wasn't very busy, but it did take a little bit for my food to be ready because it came out fresh (which is a plus). It is the type of place that you can go for a quick meal to go or sit down. It's a very casual type of place and is within the food hall. A lot of people were there with families or working and it's easy to come and go as you please.

    Ameena A.

    Service was good - friendly staff, a little bit of wait time for tandoori chicken however that's to be expected since it was made fresh. Ambiance - cute! It's in a little food court area. Food - I think for me it was the chicken tikka masala that is swaying my rating to a 3 instead of a 4 or 5. It was a little too sweet for my tastes, which is not an experience I've really had with chicken tikka masala. Everything else was pretty average!

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    Liyang S.

    Good portions, good food, good price. Service is friendly and quick. Ambiance is mall food court, with lots of energy and people moving about. The taste, though, isn't as flavorful as I would expect from Indian food, and while they have 2 choices of meats, they could be more generous with the servings.

    Tandoori
    Patrick S.

    A wonderfully tasty experience. I went on a wednesday night and ordered the Tandoori Chicken. It was not that busy and service was quick. Since it was my first time I had a couple of questions and the staff was really nice and knowledgeable. He was able to help with my allergy questions and help with picking the right items. The tandoori chicken was cooked to perfection. Tasty spices and delicious sauce. It came with a mint chutney, rice, and chickpeas. In regards to taste, I would say it is great for lunch and a quick meal. But its hard to compare to other indian restaurants that take longer to cook. I would say as a quick meal, for the price, it is a wonderful meal. The ambiance is a food court area under the Balton Mall. I would say if you're around the area, give it a try. Its on my list of repeats for sure!

    Lamb Bowl
    Hung T.

    This place had some of the friendliest people I've come across at an express food slash food court. Mind you it was kinda slow at the time I went but they were very detailed in describing the dish and breaking down the menu. I had the chicken masala bowl that was very tasty. Serving size was decent. We also had the lamb bowl. Not very pleasing to the eye but VERY good. Really enjoy this dish. Great spot for a quick lunch or dinner.

    Christine H.

    This place is a wonderful addition to the Ballston Mall and I was wondering how it would compare to other Indian restaurants in the Arlington/Alexandria area. First off, I think the process is slightly confusing as the menu online seems to highlight more of the entrees and the menu when you arrive seems to push you towards a bowl option. The bowl or platter has a number of great options that seem great, but I do wish that the process for ordering could be a bit more streamlined. For example, the protein + sauce throws you a bit off as I guess you could technically get a Paneer Tikka + Butter chicken sauce. We got two platters - (1) Minced Paneer + Paneer Makhani + 1/2 and 1/2 veggies + Kachumber salad + mint and spicy sauce; (2) Lamb kebob + Lamb Rogan Josh + 1/2 and 1/2 + pickled onions + splendid greens. All of the flavors were quite on point and the heat was ON! Definitely 4 stars across the board but I do wish that (1) the ordering would be more straightforward; and (2) the bread could be fresher.

    Cumin basamati rice Chicken tikka Lamb Rogan Josh
    Andy Y.

    Service was quick but not too friendly. It may have been a busy night or just caught them at the wrong time, but for $12 build your own bowl of chicken, lamb, and 2 side dishes, the portions were lacking. The 2-3 pieces of meat, potatoes, and vegetables were lacking as it was mostly sauce. Was pretty excited to try this place as we pass it often but must say it was not fulfilling. Maybe next time we will give it another shot as many people have enjoyed their experience. Enjoy!

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