I have Been eating at Spice Craft about 2/month since it opened under current management. I love…read morethe food, the servers, etc. this week the shrimp were small & overcooked (hard to chew), the sauce was ok. I hope this is not a new direction

Great lunch specials (11:30-3pm) and happy hour deals (3pm-6pm) every day. The build your own bowl…read morelunch special with Saag Paneer and Lemon Tumeric Rice is a must as well as the Naan flight during happy hour. The cozy restaurant has about 10 tables and nice patio seating. The lunch special is fully loaded with your choice of curry, protein, rice and comes with a fresh naan, Choola, side of aloo potato, and crispy pauper (a thin seeded cracker). I ordered 2 bowls with Saag Paneer and Korma Paneer. The spinach curry, Saag with tender, cubed Paneer cheese was mild and not spicy. The Saag Paneer paired well with white rice. The Lemon Tumeric rice is very flavorful. While I enjoyed the orange creamy Korma curry with a spicy kick, my pick is for the Saag Paneer. The bowls are very filling. The Maharani Veggie Burger also on the lunch special had a very thick and dense patty. While I enjoyed the complementary raw onions topping and flavorful chutney sauces with the burger, it was too thick. The shoe string Indian spiced fries were tasty paired with the green sweet and tangy chutney dipping sauce. The Naan flight is very tasty with a pillowy soft naan paired with dips of Saag, Tikka Masala, and Dhal Makhani. The curries were mild and not spicy and enjoyed all of them. The Paneer Kathi roll was a like a spring roll stuffed paneer. It was very small and not a fan of it. The fresh watermelon juice was delicious and my daughter and I savored every sweet sip! It made up for the unsavory Berry-Licious cocktail. I wasn't a big fan of the tangy Berry-Licious cocktail with berry chutney sauce, definitely doesn't taste as good as it's pictured. The Mango Lassi was a bit thick and not that sweet. The Indian pizza on the lunch special looks very appetizing and excited to come back to try it!

I want to start off by saying every time any family member / friend comes over I take them here…read more Everything from the food to service is top notch and I can't believe it is so underrated. The downstairs entrance into a calm cool ambience does everything for me. I cannot believe I found such a beautiful place and it is so underrated that I beg anyone whom may read this to give it a try, most specifically the Mango chicken with some garlic Naan. TLDR: place is amazing, food is amazing, everything is amazing. Thank you for reading.

Oh my gosh, this was unbelievably good. They actually listen when you say you want your food spicy!…read moreWe got Chicken Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala with garlic naan and a mango lassi. That mango lassi saved my life, the dishes were spicy and absolutely mouthwateringly delicious. The service was quick and our waiter was wonderful and helpful figuring out the spice level we wanted. The jazz playing in the background was calm and lovely, and the restaurant is cute! We will definitely return. ~$50 before tip!

The buffet for $18 can't be beat. The buffet food is hot and well cooked. There's also dessert and…read morefresh fruit. My friends and I were pretty happy with the meat and vegetarian options. The only thing to note is there are more limited options if you're vegan. The restaurant is clean and spacious. We got there at 11:30 and were some of the first customers of the day. The place slower filled up as we had our lunch. The servers were friendly and kept coming around to refill our waters. I will definitely be coming back.

Best south asian buffet momos I've had both plump and juicy, not dried out. The mango chutney is…read morebright and tangy and I went back for it twice. Naan came out soft and blistered with real flavor, and the palak paneer was creamy with tender paneer. Service was elegant and attentive without hovering. I'll be back.

This is a cute blue and white cart near Open Road and the Rosslyn Metro elevators. They have…read moreplatters, gyro wraps, sides and sauces. There is always a decent line and has been in the area for a while, so I finally decided to give this place a shot. I ordered the lamb over rice with salad and sauce (green,red, and white). Given the area, the price for the portion size was great. They got the food out pretty quick and the taste wasn't too bad. The lamb didn't taste gamey either. They included all the utensils and napkins in the to go bag. They definitely have a pretty smooth operation going on. Overall, not a bad lunch spot option for the area.

This cart is right in the heart of Rosslyn…read more This cart is also very cute. The owner of this car is very friendly. The food served out of this cart is amazing. I usually get the combo over rice and the chicken and gyro both are delicious. The rice is fluffy and each grain separates from each other. The red kidney beans were so tangy and flavorful. The chicken wings were crispy and I got plenty of sauces with them. For a small cart the food that comes out of it packs a big punch. 5/5

Great little takeaway restaurant with delicious food. I had the Chicken Momo Steamed Dumplings,…read morewhich I cannot recommend enough! I also had the Strawberry Lassi, which I think went very well with my dumplings. I will have to come back here and try their Mango Lassi, as well as another one of their delicious looking food items. It was my first time having Momo Dumplings, which apparently are thought to have originated in Tibet, but are also popular in Nepal and all countries around the Himalayas including India. So you can find multiple great cuisines in this restaurant.

Inside the restaurant was a counter and a big screen offering dumplings, pizza, bowls, sides,…read moredrinks and desserts. I ordered my lunch bowl and waited about 5 minutes for my lunch to come out bagged to go. It was $14 and came in biodegradable packaging. I love Indian food & this was a treat. I ordered a chicken tikka spicy bowl over mixed greens with edname, corn and jalapeños. It was packed up nicely but was just okay. The warm chicken over cold veggies just didn't do it for me. I wouldn't order this again.

Ordered the lamb kebab to go, and they've done a really good job! The lamb is delicious and well…read morecharred. This is also probably one of the best pita breads I've received from a kebab restaurant. Very soft doughy and large ! I really enjoy the spinach side as well. Well cooked and pleasant fast service when I walked in to collect! Clean restaurant as well with a very casual atmosphere.

Friendly service, food prepared to order, fresh flatbread. The dish called "butter chicken" is…read moreactually kabob chicken chunks in a sweet anise-laced tomato sauce that is one of my favorite dishes in the entire DMV. Dining area is small and quiet, nothing fancy, but pleasant.

The buffalo wings hit first. Hot. Tangy. Straightforward. The sauce had that sharp vinegar pop that…read morewakes everything up before the heat settles in. Skin still had bite. Meat pulled clean. It felt like late-night sports bar energy but cleaned up for Pentagon Row. Loud flavor. No confusion. The kind of wing that reminds you why buffalo never really goes out of style. The Korean chicken nuggets hit too. Crunchy little chaos pieces. Sweet. Sticky. Savory. The coating held its texture and gave that glossy street-food flex. Like K-town snack culture in a red basket. They had enough seasoning to stand on their own and enough crunch to make you keep reaching back without thinking. Reputation earned. The chicken sando was the only one that threw me off. The flavor was there. The idea was there. But the texture had me questioning things. It read a little undercooked. Or maybe just oddly soft in a way I could not place. Not enough snap. Not enough confidence in the bite. A hot chicken sandwich should move like the main character. This one felt like it missed its cue. Service was amazing. Especially for 11 p.m. Happy to serve. No attitude. No end-of-shift energy. Just solid. Friendly. Present. The spot was clean. Bathrooms were clean. Dining area was pretty spotless. Bright red walls. Counter-service pace. Late-night food with the lights fully on. it's giving... Hot Ones after the cameras cut.

For those who don't know, this place is halal! This place also stays packed! They do seem to have…read moreonly one person working in the front and maybe one or two people in the back because it took a while for me to get my two sandwiches and fries. But honestly, it was worth the wait. I've only ate here once and in the DMV, I've tried three different fried chicken places in the last 30 days and this was easily one of the best ones. Everything here is truly cooked to order unlike those other restaurants that pop everything in the microwave or have it already made and just reheat it for you. Everything was flavorful but I will say for me, the medium wasn't that spicy and the chicken itself didn't have any sauce aside from the condiments added at the end, but I would definitely go again and try something spicier. I got the junior sandwich that came with two chicken breast tenders and that's important to know to because the picture shows an actual chicken breast, but the sandwich comes with only tenders, coleslaw, pickles and their special sauce inside of a brioche bread. The other sandwich I ordered was just the giant version and it had a full chicken breast. I will say that the person taking my order told me the junior sandwich was pretty big which is why I opted to get that one instead of the regular sandwich and in theory if you get it with a drink and eat a whole side of french fries it would be enough but I just wanted the sandwich and I was splitting fries so I was actually still hungry even after having my small sandwich, but it gave me space for ice cream later There are a few tables in the actual restaurant and chairs along the walls but you're lucky if you get a table at this place because it's so packed but also so delicious. I'm not sure if I met the manager or the owner but they're so kind. There was a little boy crying and they came out and brought him some toys to play with. This is truly our neighborhood gem and while I know there are others in the DMV, from what I hear this one is one of the best so check them out.

A Hidden Gem at Ballston Quarter - Fresh, Flavorful, and Worth Every Bite!…read more After a full day of exploring the beautiful and lively Ballston Quarter area, my family and I were ready for a good meal--and Bollywood Bistro Express absolutely delivered! Located right in the food court, this spot turned out to be a hidden gem serving some of the most delicious and freshly made Indian dishes we've had in a long time. We tried the Lamb Bowl, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Seekh Kebabs, and Bombay Shrimp--and every item was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. For about $80, we had an incredible feast that easily satisfied the whole family. The food tasted fresh, authentic, and clearly prepared with care. Bollywood Bistro Express deserves far more recognition. Whether you're shopping, strolling, or just looking for a hearty and flavorful meal in Arlington, this is the place to go. Fantastic food, generous portions, and great value--highly recommended! Overall, we rate this place a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Ordered the Chicken Tikka bowl and it was just ok. The Chicken was dry and the Palak Panir had a…read morestrange flavor. The Kachumber salad was unremarkable. I enjoyed the naan and mango lassi though. Overall it was just too expensive for what you got- the bowl and the mango lassi ended up being over $20. Service was fast though