I've never been disappointed. Their butter chicken is phenomenal, their lamb dishes divine and…read moreoffer a great selection of pastries that should be illegal in several states. Parking is painless and there's both indoor and outdoor seating. What's not to like?

I order from this restaurant pretty often and it's consistently so good! My favorites are…read moredefinitely the butter chicken and garlic naan. The butter chicken has so much flavor, and I especially love that the sauce isn't overly creamy or heavy. It has the perfect balance of spices and richness, and I could honestly order it every time. The garlic naan is also amazing -- fresh, flavorful, and perfect for soaking up the butter chicken sauce. Everything I've tried from here has been delicious, though, so it's hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. One thing I really appreciate is how fresh the food always feels. Even when I order delivery or takeout, it arrives piping hot, which makes such a difference. The quality has been consistently great every time I've ordered. Definitely one of my go-to spots for Indian food!

My husband and I were heading this way and so we were looking for some Indian cuisine and happened…read moreupon this place. The inside is really nothing to write home about, but it's clean and family friendly. We enjoyed the lunch buffet at 19.99 per person. It's a little steep for lunch buffet, but it was actually quite good. Definitely recommend the tandoori chicken the eggplant dish the palak paneer and samosas. Also the naan was great too. My husband really enjoyed the goat, but I didn't try any. We definitely come back. Very tasty

I go here at least once a month and I live in PG COUNTY. I love the lamb dishes! The garlic naan,…read morefried chicken chili momos. The drinks are good and the menu is reasonably priced. The staff is great. The place is always clean.

This is the time for warm and comforting food and you can't go wrong here. My wife said she enjoyed…read morethe butter chicken and palak paneer the most. I liked everything. The lamb korma was great to eat with the fragrant rice. It would be nice to have more proteins in the korma for example salmon. The samosas were fried excellently and did not feel greasy. Going back to the butter chicken it has more of a tomatoey flavor even with what I presume was heavy cream in the takeout container we could tell was added fresh per order. The chicken amount was quite generous. You didn't have to search for the chicken. It was cubed nicely into large bite size pieces. Whenever trying a new restaurant I start with mild. All the dishes were flavorful and were true to the mild spice level. We plan on ordering again and increasing the spice level. I love vindaloo, but my stomach can't handle that level of spice anymore, but next time maybe I'll try. Solid spot and no complaints!

I stopped by Mumbai Darbar in Alexandria after a recommendation. I ordered the Chana Masala with…read morenaan -- excellent flavor, great heat, and exactly as spicy as I requested. Really impressed. I'll be back to try more dishes. Last visited: Nov 2, 2025.

The food here is so well done! We got the chicken biriyani and the butter chicken, wow oh wow!! So…read moremuch flavor in every bite and my fiance and I were just super impressed!! Even eating the leftovers were delicious and made me crave more. The mango lassi here is also a must freshly made Small thing we did pay $3.50 for garlic naan and were only given one piece, a little much for one piece

Often when I try a new restaurant I think about how a successful restaurant doesn't just get you in…read morethe door, it gets you in the door again and again. Not only are they getting me back no question, I'm gonna go tell everyone how this is the best Indian in northern Virginia. Idc. I'm sorry all my other Indian restaurants around. I still have love for you, but I'm newly wedded to Spicelife. Let's start with the butter chicken. Best butter chicken I've had. (Out of respect for Gymkhana I'll say best butter chicken I've had in Virginia lol) I got everything spicy and the heat was perfect. Also got lamb vindaloo and chicken 65. All amazing and including as leftovers. The behl puri also the bomb. For sure going back to try more. 10/10 recommend.

Let me just say...this spot is a gem. We stopped in for lunch after seeing the Chinese Indian…read morefusion concept and were intrigued. The space is charming, though we did notice a patch of peeled paint near our table. We ordered the steamed chicken momo, butter chicken pasta, lamb vindaloo, and kale chaat. Chicken momo - excellent filling and sauce. 10/10 Butter chicken pasta - tasty but heavy; chicken was cut, not shredded. 8/10 Kale chaat - fresh and flavorful, loved the mango. 10/10 Lamb vindaloo - spicy, rich, and satisfying. Only surprise was no chai on the menu, which felt like a miss? Still, we'll definitely be back.

This restaurant is in an otherwise residential area; parking was a little bit of a search due to…read morerestrictions on some of the streets. My takeout order yielded chickpeas with a vicious kick when I asked for the full spice level, which I mollified with an onion-filled bread. The option to order a tofu appetizer yielded a basic but satisfying set of breaded cubes. My chai was unsweetened and served to quickly wash things down. The portion size wasn't huge for the money. Kind of a 3.5, fine but not great for me.

Went 1 week ago. Met new owners, they very kind and welcoming. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala…read morefor my first time and the dish was served hot and had a beautiful bright red color with amazing flavor. I was able to customize the spice level for my liking, which came out perfect. I also tried their Mango Lassi, soo delicious, refreshing, sweet, and creamy. Definitely worth coming back to share with friends or family. Can't wait to try new Indian dishes!

Came here to say for the lunch buffet on Friday and was not disappointed! Usually most Indians…read morespots either only do lunch buffets on the weekend only or not at all. I believe this location offers Wed-Sun from 11:30-2:30pm. (I was doing a lot of research for this since not many spots do it outside of the weekends!) I tried everything from the buffet and my top two favorite dishes were: Peshwari Goat - probably my favorite dish. The goat didn't taste gamey at all, was very soft and cooked very well. Sauce was a bit spicy and delicious. Even my +1 who doesn't eat goat thought it was good. Mushroom mutter sauce - this caught me by surprise. I didn't think I would like it but it was surprisingly so good. Not spicy and has just a hint of sweetness that adds a nice touch to the dish. And I don't usually like sweet things in my savory meals. The chickpeas and the tandoori chicken were great too. Unfortunately, the butter chicken wasn't that great today. Not sure if we came on an off day but since everything else was fairly good, it didn't matter much. Finished the meal w a mango lassi. I would rate it maybe 3.75/5. It tasted good but it was just too thick for my liking. All in all, a solid buffet for $19/pp. I would definitely come back here again for the buffet, and hopefully their butter chicken is better!

I was so surprised that Raaga had evolved to Himalayan Spice & Grill. I remembered going there from…read moreweekend brunch from time to time. With the new name and updated interior, the food is just as good when the restaurant was under the Raaga name. Vegetarian and protein mains were oh so gooooood!!! The staff were attentive and accommodating to our large group. Also, we got an opportunity to meet up with the owners who were the kindest people. I would recommend their appetizers like the vegetable pagodas for a great start of your meal. I will definitely visit again.

We have been going to Raaga for a long time and was surprised to see it had name change. But was…read morerelieved that it is the same ownership, just going for a big refresh and adding some new menu items. We have always gotten great service there as well as excellent take away. My favorites are the lamb saag, paneer mahkani, paneer pakora, anything tandori. The new flooring and pain job make for a nice ambiance as well. It's just a solid reliable go to Indian restaurant. Their lunch buffet is also very well done.

NOTE: This is mostly replicated in my review for Spice Circle as these businesses are co-located…read more Searching for pizza late night one night, and wanting something different than the old reliable of Domino's, Papa John's, or Pizza Hut, a new place called Indian Pizza Company. So, since I was looking for Pizza, the Butter Chicken Pizza caught my eye and instantly made me craving for it. Unfortunately, it was too late the night that I found them on Yelp, so I had to wait a couple of days. I knew generally where they were located, but had no idea that they were nestled a couple doors down from the Harris Teeter I have been going to for years. Even knowing the address, I passed by the first time as it doesn't stand out among the other businesses in the strip mall. Upon walking in, I saw that the place is clean and I was immediately greeted by the gentleman at the register. Still craving the idea of Butter Chicken on a Pizza, how could I order anything else? Well, when I noticed that they also sell momos, I also ordered Chicken Momos. The sound of a Mint Cherry Lemonade spurred my curiosity as well, so that topped off my order. The steamed momos took a little bit of time to make, so I was given my lemonade in the meantime...at my request. It is pretty amazing...but, you may want to ask for extra ice as it is very sweet and very sour at the same time...but is made fresh from real fruit and muddled mint. After about 10min, my order was ready, and somehow I was able to resist the urge to open the bag before my ten minute drive home. I have to admit, at first sight, the size to price ratio seemed to be off balance. The Butter Chicken flatbread pizza is not that big. Personal sized is appropriate...but the size is deceptive. Every bite of this little Pizza was amazing. It was like Butter Chicken and Pizza were made to be paired...with a generous amount of mozzarella marrying the two together. The chicken, the sauce, the cheese, the spice, the flatbread, the caramelized edges...all make for an amazing experience. After finishing the last bite of the last slice, I was unexpectedly, and pleasantly full. So, that size to price ratio? For such a unique and amazing Pizza, I think it's appropriately priced. The momos I had to save for the next day, but they too were amazing. For those unfamiliar with momos, the dumplings themselves are not that different from other Asian dumplings except that they tend to be fully stuffed and with higher quality meat. What sets momos apart is the sauce which is rich and flavorful...not just soy sauce like so many other asian dumplings. In this case, the sauce is a rich, creamy, spicy tomato sauce...and it paired perfectly with the chicken momos. They too seemed to be too few to make a meal, but I was wrong. Totally full afterwards with smile a mile wide. Will I be back? Uh...I would have gone back every day afterwards if I didn't want to ruin a good thing!

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

I love the food and customer service here so much that we came two nights back-to-back, and that…read morealone 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.

The bottom line: great happy hour update. Just visited for the first time in a while and ate/drank…read morethe full happy hour menu (all the food and a couple of drink). The service was fast and attentive, the outside was sun baked, and thr food was tasty. We got two servings of thr chicken tikka nachos, but the only thing that wasn't a smash hit was the bel puhri. The total bill was half of what we would have paid for burgers and fries, what a tasty bargain!

Spice Kraft was delicious! The mango lassi was thick and so fruity. The curry rice bowl had huge…read moreportions and was so flavorful! I really enjoyed the curry chickpeas. I tried the lemon turmeric basmati rice, and it was a little too lemony for my liking with all the other flavors, but it was good. I'll get the regular basmati rice next time because I'll definitely be back!