Great veggie/vegan options.highly recommend!! Only feedback would be please provide less spicy of an option The lentils,chip peas and Naan were all delicious! read more

Easy five stars. The owner of the gas station and Chit Chaat Cafe was so nice and even took the time out to explain the menu to us and the off menu items. Loved his personality and loved that it was a mom and pop shop. The food is better than all the DC Indian restaurants because it's properly spiced and made true to taste. We are vegetarian so we only ordered vegetarian items and items that we previously heard were good. We ordered the Samosa Burrito and two Samosas. We ate the samosas first to see what we were getting in to and they were phenomenal, just how I remember my family making them!! The samosa burrito was even more flavorful with the samosa, rice, and different chutneys included inside. I figured that DC Indian food is so bland, why not travel and bit outside to get some quality food and it worked! Amazing family, amazing food, and amazing vibes inside the gas station...could not ask for more. They also have a variety of Indian drinks as seen in the images attached. They do not have a seating area inside so we ate outside then went back inside to tell the owner how great it tasted! Loved the experience and will be back!! read more

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I was really excited to try Chit Chaat Cafe given all the hype. Unfortunately, I left quite disappointed with both the service and food. Initially I tried to order Lamb Biryani burrito online but found it wasn't listed. When I called, they advised me to order online. After some back with someone who had trouble speaking English I was able to place a phone order. They advised the food would take 15min but when I arrived 30min later it still wasn't ready. I stood around for 10min waiting. The Biryani burrito was plain disappointing. It was very little lamb and a bunch of flavorless rice in a tortilla. I could hardly call this Biryani. It was dry and unappetizing. For $16 I could have much better Indian food elsewhere. read more

I tried to place an order through the phone but unfortunately for me their phone lines were down. so i was forced to placed it through their website which used Door Dash (which made it more expensive) but I don't base my reviews on inconvenience, so I won't hold It against them. the cafe is located inside the Exxon. They also have aa small convivence market. When I arrived they couldn't find my order but once they confirmed it, they had it out in 10 minutes. So no biggie. I had the Butter Chicken Burrito and the Samosa Chaat. when it comes to flavor the rice wasn't season as I would have but it was freshly made and the chicken in the burrito felt like it was slightly over cooked. There were also big junks of chicken so if you were to bite into it you would have to chomp down or you would take the whole chicken out the burrito. What makes the butter chicken burrito is the butter sauce, but unfortunately, they only give you one sauce container. : ( nonetheless with the sauce I still enjoyed it. I feel bad if they forget to put sauce with your order. I can say the same with Samosa Chat, it was rich in flavor the first bite you get an explosion of flavor. Pause. the only thing that threw me off was the chickpeas. They tasted days old, but other than that it was still good. I definitely want to give it another try, definitely getting the Samosa Chaat again. If you want a quick bite of Indian food in the Vienna. This is the spot!! They also sell Indian snacks and drinks inside the Exxon so thats also a plus for me. read more

This is the cleanest cafe/gas station ever! They have a small Indian kitchen with some of the most delicious offerings. Raja, recommended we also try the new addition to the menu- mutter mushroom. We started with the butter chicken platter, Dal Makhni on the side, garlic naan, paneer Makhni, samosa, Gulab Jamun and a samosa burrito. The Dal Makhni is PHENOMENAL. It will remind you of some of the best restaurants around DC area. It is slow cooked, creamy finished to perfection. The butter chicken had balanced flavors and my paneer Makhni was on the hotter side.. which was a very good thing! The garlic naan was tender and his samosa is delicious! The 8oz of mutter mushroom is like no other. I am so glad Raja recommended it because it wouldn't have come to me easily to get it on takeout today. All platters come with a side (curry), rice and a Gulab Jamun. The man/team needs to wear a crown for dishing up possibly the top 3 Indian flavors in the DC area. We shall be back! read more

Chit Chaat Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I've seen reviews all over Instagram and this has been the best North Indian food I've found in the DMV. I got a few of the chaat options and the pani puri and they were absolutely amazing. I want to go back for full meals and to try the rest of the menu! Don't be turned off by the fact it's in a gas station it's amazing. read more

Stopped here randomly for lunch. I was so impressed with the food! We tried: lamb biryani, butter chicken burrito and mango lassi. 10/10! I'll be stopping by again, if I'm around town. Great service too! read more

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The food here is 5 stars. It's take out only, but we only waited about ten or fifteen minutes to get our 2 items. There's video poker if that's your thing, nice beverage and beer selection to take home with your food. I wish there was cafe seating, but I'm sure they don't want to be cleaning up after every customer leaves. Fantastic food here though. The samosa burrito is amazing. read more

Service was lacking. Almost as if I was a bother. Very expensive-- in my opinion though it is tasty. We paid 85$ with a 7$ beer and a 2$ chai a small tip and the following dishes: chicken samosa (delicious but expensive at almost 3$ for a small samosa), chaat chadi which was a new taste for me. It was interesting. Much too much sugar for me. Two 16 os containers of butter chicken. Also extremely extremely sweet. And minimal meat. I had two pieces of meat and a few spoonfuls of sauce to make sure my husband had enough. Left the other container for the kiddos. There were no more than 8 small hunks of meat in that entire 16 oz container. Lots of left over sauce. Lamb was very tasty. Same issue with meat but it's a heavy meat so for one person the 8oz with rice or bread would probably fill you up. The chickpeas were excellent. The spinach paneer was nice. Same issue as meat dishes but the paneer itself was outstanding. Didn't try the rice so no comment on that. The chai on the store machine was a neat surprise and not very sweet so perfect for me. I didn't take pics of the take out but did take one of the samosa. I'm not sure if I'd go back particularly given how far we live and how sweet that butter chicken is but I had to try this raved about place. read more

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Stopped by this place to pick up some Chaat - had the papri Chaat and chicken biryani. Both dishes were so so. Happy to find some Indian snacks and drinks in a gas station - proper bay area vibes read more

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Ordered many different dishes to try. Super fresh ingredients, and definitely some heat! The chicken biryani and the samosa dishes were a bit too spicy for us (was not expecting that at all), phew, but still tasty. Thankful for the yogurt dip on the side. We also ordered the mango lassi which would have been a nice ending, but unfortunately wasn't packed. That's on me for not checking the bag before I drove away. Other than that mishap and the uncomfortable heat on some of the dishes, the order was ready on time for pick up. read more

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Updating my previous review to 4 stars due to a couple reasons: 1) The rice is not consistently fragrant as I was hoping- tried them again a couple times and I think maybe I just got lucky the first time with amazingly fragrant basmati rice. 2) I believe it's the owners son(?) but he is pretty friendly for the most part, but every time I go he tried to sell me some of their other items which I'm not really interested in. He seems a bit pushy about it too. 3) Their spinach palak paneer is a bit underwhelming and doesn't actually have much spinach in it compared to other Indian restaurants. A bit disappointed about that. Otherwise I'm okay coming back but if I feel like I'll continue to be upsold on other items I might not be as comfortable coming here so just beware of that. Are YOU looking for the best and most authentic Indian food experience in the DMV? Well you've come to the right place because I'm pretty sure this would be a final contender if not winner of such a title. This place is literally the definition of a secret gem. Heck, I think this place wins at best gas station food in the country lol. Yes, if you're wondering where it is, it's in the Mobil gas station convenience store. I tried their Butter Chicken platter with Shahi Paneer (pic) and it was probably one of the best Indian curries I've had in some time. The butter chicken was good, I think next time I'll need to come closer to lunch time (I went late afternoon) because the chicken would be ultra fresh then. But wait...yes the chicken and paneer were good but omg the rice. Is this authentic Indian rice? Because it feels like it is. I've never had basmati rice so aromatic that I can even taste it through my nose. Whatever they put in the rice...PLEASE don't change it! It's literally perfection. So flavorful. This rice might be worth getting seconds for. I also love there's a little dessert in the platter too. (I forgot what these are called but I've had them at Indian buffets and love them). 3 course meal right there!! (Lol, sort of kidding...) The lady working there is also nice and it seems like it's a family owned/small mom and pop kinda place. Again, gotta try the lunch there. You will thank me. And while you're at it maybe buy an Almond Joy or something. I'll be back to try their biryani... read more

Chit Chaat Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I want to caution everyone about ordering from Chit Chaat on GrubHub. Based on the listed prices, I figured that I was getting a large portion with a 20% markup compared to the menu pricing posted on Yelp from 2 months ago. I was mistaken. A curry that costs roughly $5.49 in store costs almost $13 on GrubHub. It was well over a 100% markup. I paid $22 for six bites of butter chicken. It didn't come with rice and I didn't choose to add it on because a side of rice was $10.50. I acknowledge that this was my mistake, but I want to let others know so they don't make the same mistake. It was a huge disappointment. That said, the food was delicious. The butter chicken, palak paneer, and dal makhani we all top notch. The next time I'll go there and order in person, but will never order delivery again. It was an unbelievably small amount of food for $48. It barely fed one person. read more

Absolutely fantastic - cleanest gas station, amazing food! A total gem. Nothing bad on the menu at all - and then you can buy some great Indian beer, snacks or candy to go with it! read more

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So many peoples in my Vienna foodie facebook group always talk about this place so i decide to give it a try. Location ambiance 3/5- This location is gas station, a well nice clean gas station. I am for sure they don't cook the food here just warm the food and prep in the back with microwave. It a carry out type of food place. Food 5/5 - Omg caught me off guard how good the food it here. Butter Chicken Platter 5/5 ($10.99)- So good amount of chicken with sauce and rice . It also come with side of you choice of 1 side from chickpea curry, panneer spinach are my favorite . It also come with a piece of sweet Gulab Jamun. The butter chicken is nice and creamy and they use white meat. It so savory and flavorful. The Gulab Jumun is like sweet ball donut dip in sweet syrup. Sometime they give you a white ball for sweet instead but I don't like it the brown Gulab Jumun is better. Chicken Biryani 4.5/5 ($11.99)- Nice presentation but come in a foil bowl container if you need to heat it up have to take out the bowl.I wish it was lil bit bigger portion like butter chicken platter. The presentation is nice but can use some a tad bit more flavor and spice for me . It doesn't come with a side of curry just side of yogurt sauce. Veggie Samosa 5/5 ($1.49) - Baby these little samosa pack so much heat and flavor. I love it . So spicy but I can't stop eating. It a good snack or meal if you eat like 3 of them . All over i would definitely go back because the food is so good to be a gas station food lol read more

A truly hidden gem! I did not expect to find quality, fresh Indian food inside of a Mobil gas station but I'm so glad I did. The staff is incredibly friendly, and their enthusiasm for the food is contagious. We ordered the butter chicken burrito, samosa burrito, and pani puri. Ordering the pani puri is a must, trust me. And apparently, you can order any of the curries in burrito style so I will definitely be going back soon! read more

Chit Chaat Cafe - Butter Chicken Burrito, Samosa Burrito, Pani Puri - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

The service at Chit Chaat Cafe, which is located inside the a Mobil Gas Station is amazing. The owners are very friendly and willing to help their customers. The pani puri was amazing and i will definitely be going back for more! The butter chicken burrito was also good and very unique! I enjoyed the platter and mango lassi as well. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends. read more

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The food is better than restaurant quality and super affordable for lunch prices in Vienna. I'll usually get the vegetarian platter or samosa chaat. I love the daal makhni, a little bit of tanginess to it. Service is great! They also have slot machines inside. read more

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This place is just a perfect go to for good Indian street food. I personally like to get either vegetable samosas, Chicken biryani, or panu puri. The owner was also super nice and gave us a free mango lassi for leaving a google review. There are also vintage arcade machines in there and it is so fun to wait for your food while playing street fighter. Staff are always nice and always greet you with a smile. One thing to keep in mind is that there are no seats because it still is a gas station. read more

I'm having a love affair with Chit Chaat. Everything is soooooo good!! Service is prompt and pleasant and the food is fresh and well packaged for take home. Go!!! read more

Unassuming little spot with great flavor. Chicken was cooked perfectly and the samosa burrito was unlike anything I've ever had. The gentleman at the counter was very kind and made for a pleasant experience. Don't skip the mango lassi! read more

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tucked away down maple avenue in vienna you will find some great indian food in a gas station. Yes, a gas station, but do not let that deter you. This place is super clean and the staff is very helpful/friendly. when entering the double doors, look to the left and you will see a screen menu above the order counter. everything on the menu looks amazing and the mango lassi is 10/10. there is a 6 chair seating area that is along the windows of the establishment. i would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for great food in a fast casual setting! read more

Well kept secret in the heart of Vienna. This cafe is located inside a gas station, but don't let that fool you. The food quality is incredible and authentic. Another highlight is the food proportions which fit the bill and satisfy any cravings for Indian food. The service is quick, under twenty minutes, and there is an emphasis on consistency here. Which makes me and those I've told of this establishment such a fan! read more

I love love love the food that we ordered. I ordered the butter chicken burrito, and my wife ordered the chicken biryani rice. Wow, I was amazed by how much flavor and how delicious our food was. I had heard that the Mobil gas station was serving some good Indian food, so for Valentine's Day (yes, this was our Valentine's Day dinner) we decided to order from here to see what the hype was about. When I walked in, I noticed how clean and well organized the entire convenience store was. I was really impressed. There was a big menu on the far wall. Right away, someone came to help me to see what I wanted. The menu isn't super big, so it wasn't too hard to make a decision. I don't think I have ever had such delicious food from a gas station. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes Indian food. Last thing to mention: they told me that they can spice it up as much as you want, but the default is mild. My wife told me their mild was slightly spicy to her, but she a light weight when it comes to spice. read more

Truly some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Love this place! So casual and quick.

We used to love ordering from here but since they got new owners it's not as good. Prices are higher, portions are smaller and food doesn't taste as good. Very disappointing. read more

Food was really really good! Being indian, we never go to an indian joint coz we cook it at home, but we decided to give this a shot as it came recommended by a foodie group online and we are SO HAPPY we did! The food was so authentic and amazing! Now, looks of this place can be deceiving - almost speak-easy like - its in a mobil gas station and there are no signs..just a hand written note on the front door that says something like, "..if you are looking for indian food, please ask us or call this number..". We called ahead, which I recommend because they had lots of additional items on the menu, compared to the one that was online. We got the chicken briyani, veg platter that had rice, shahi paneer & dhal makhani, as well as a couple naans (they have a big assortment) and the samosa burrito. All of it , including the burrito was perfect! Also super glad to see an indian place around here that is actually good! We will deff be back! Keep it up! read more

Ok, you have to go here! Can't believe an eatery in a gas station would produce such tasty Indian/South Asian foods. Ambiance: very clean! Taste: chicken biryani was very flavorful and was moist. The rice was layered with sauce which made it so tasty. The pani puri comes potatoes in a sweet sauce with a large side of mint flavored liquid. Poke a hole in the crispy shell, add a spoonful of potato and a pour on the liquid and one-bite it. Yummmm. Last but not least, the samosa was crispy and was seasoned well. Portions were fair. Great quality for the price. Look forward to visiting soon! read more

This place is a hidden gem! In side this Mobil gas station is a awesome Indian street food Cafe! When you walk in there is a menu straight ahead, order your food with the Cashier. There's also samosas to go next to the cashier. This mobile gas station it's quite cute and not like any other gas station. It is clean organize the interior decor is like a local coffee shop. Now let's talk about the amazing food! My co worker would stop by once a week and bring back samosas to the office, when he told me they came from a gas station I had to go and see for myself. Today to my surprise, We ordered chicken Biryani, butter chicken plater with spinach, a couple samosa and a mongo lassi... omg! The taste! The smell! The presentation! The food check all the boxes! The Chicken Biryani was suggested to me and it did not disappoint! The flavors and freshness of this dish was beyond what I excepted and it made my tastebuds sing and dance. The serving size was fantastic they did not skimp. The butter chicken platter was fresh and melted in your mouth. The samosas did not quite make it to the vehicle to head back to the office, so we had to go in and get a couple more. They also recommended the yogurt sauce which was quite delicious and a mango lassi, which was made fresh and hit the spot. They do make everything fresh so it may take a little longer than a quick fast food, we only waited 20mins, but worth the wait! The price is spot on and the service was friendly and the place is clean and inviting! You have to go in and try the amazing food this little cafe Serivce up! We will be back! read more

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This is a real treat considering the cafe is inside the gas station convenience store. I've been wanting to try this food and it did not disappoint. The garlic naan was really flavorful, but does get a little soft on the way home. The goat curry was flavorful and tender, not gamey at all. The palak paneer was very good, firm paneer and a slightly spicy sauce. Would absolutely recommend you try it with the mango lassi that is in their grab and go refrigerated section read more

Chit Chaat Cafe - Goat curry, palak paneer, garlic naan - Cafes Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Came here for the rave reviews plus food critic recommendations. Got the chicken masala burrito which was incredibly average, lacking spice and flavor. Nice single can beer selection though! read more

This hidden cafe has the most delicious Indian food! the staff was excellent and super helpful. Had a great time here with a group of frends after work! read more

Literally amazing!!!! Pani puri was so so delicious, water is so so spicy and amazing. The butter chicken burrito wasn't bad but the flavor was lacking. read more

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Authentic Street food, so good with excellent rice. Butter chicken platter and mango lassi were 9/10.

The best in the town. Bindu Aunty is my to go place for chai, chat & biryanis whenever I go to Vienna. I love the people who are super accommodating & friendly and best low profile home style northern Indian food. Love it . read more

They charge about $10, plus have increased prices for delivery, but then do not deliver what you ordered. Instead, they tell you to come in and get it, then shrug when you explain the problem of paying delivery fees and still having to come in to get your food. read more

Not only tasty Indian food but reasonably priced. I had the opportunity to have a short conversation with the clerk at the gas station/Indian cafe and they were humbled by all the attention they had been receiving. It's overall a great family restaurant story, with tasty food and friendly service. I recommend the Samosa burrito with a Mango Lassi! Please note that this is a take out place with no real seating. read more

Delicious food with a homemade taste! We recently had the samosa burrito and the butter chicken burrito, and have had the biryani in the past - all were fantastic. I can see why everyone talks about this being a hidden gem in Vienna! read more

This hidden gem is in a fancy, clean Mobil gas station. My wife got the chicken curry platter and I got the chicken tikka masala burrito. Both were delicious and portioned nicely. Quick tip that applies to all burritos though: Make sure you double check your burrito halves because when they're cut with with a knife while wrapped in aluminum foil, there can be small pieces foil that you will want to pick out before eating. All in all, this spot is a 5/5 for me and I will be returning to try more of their dishes! read more

A MUST TRY! Absolutely delicious food and friendly service. Don't be deterred by the location. The flavors are worth it. read more

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