Review is based on service and food when taste testing a menu for an event that they catered at a different venue. Cozy warm ambiance Welcoming staff, Raj the manager was helpful in making creating the menu and open to substitutions and alterations. Can't go wrong with any of their dishes. My favorites are delicious butter chicken, sheikh kebab, garlic and Kashmiri naan, palak paneer, mango lassi, Galub jamun Plenty of parking lot spots read more

Ambience was great. Service was nice. There were three of us and we ordered a bunch of stuff. I tried the butter chicken and Kadai paneer. Both were great. The cocktails were nice but dry (not sweet) for a Manhattan and an old fashioned. I'd go back. read more

I've heard so many great things about this restaurant so we gave it a try. Their atmosphere is great with white tablecloths and attentive servers make you feel very welcomed. The food was pretty good but it could do better with little more flavor. Chicken was bit on a dry side. I would definitely come back to try out other dishes. read more

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Food here has been pretty good, the manager and staff is friendly. I would recommend this place. Servicing sizes are little small so you need to order more food for a group of people. read more

Pretty good Indian food. A little overpriced. But I like their mutton or lamb dishes. Service is really fast. Seats are bit crowded in the dining area. read more

It was time to venture out of DC to meet up in a central location for everyone's after work hours. We were seated immediately and given water. Our drinks also came out fast, I had the salt lassi. For food we got the garlic naan, daal soup, samosas, chicken curry, and the chicken vindaloo. It's all greatly portioned to where you can try and everything had a deep rich flavor. They also have a variety of spice levels pending your palate. Highly recommend if in the area. read more

I liked this place! It's similar to some I've tried in the past area where they offer out a some papadum before we order. I got the Dahl makhani and garlic naan which was good! It had a nice spice level and was flavorful. The service was great too - they checked on us several times. read more

Chutney Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Our family is a huge fan of Chutney. The food, the staff, everything is amazing. We even got them to cater my baby shower and everyone was so happy with the food. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

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I visited Chutney for lunch, not realizing it was a buffet. I'm not a fan of buffets, so I planned to order off the menu, but the staff encouraged me to look at the buffet offerings, as the meal I planned to order was available there. I have to say, I was very pleased with the buffet items ! I had biriyani rice, chicken Tikka, chili chicken and the naan. Half of the buffet is vegetarian, and the other half has chicken, shrimp, and goat as options. Service was good and the restaurants was clean. I'd definitely visit again when I'm in the area. read more

Chutney Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

The food was delicious and extremely filling. The service was good and the servers were very attentive. They even boxed everything up for us. The ambiance was very professional with the table napkins folded into elegant shapes. read more

Door dashed fast Excellent food. Some may think it's a bit too spicy so consider ordering medium instead of spicy.

We had a fantastic experience at Chutney a few days ago. The samosas and the butter chicken and the fish tikka masala were delicious and savory and just as we had hoped. The service was perfect. Well done to the wait staff. I appreciated that the room was not noisy and the environment was calm. read more

Delicious Indian food for a fair price. The restaurant atmosphere is not as fancy as Royal Taj, but the food here tastes better than Royal Taj! The servers are professional and friendly. I enjoyed the Butter Chicken and the Chicken Tikka Masala over multiple visits. The quality of both dishes is consistently good, and the quantity is very fair for the price. I look forward to visiting Chutney's again and again! read more

My 600th Yelp review! I'm breaking up from the current series of Yelp reviews I'm doing as I didn't want what would be the next one to make be my 600th review. I visited Chutney Indian twice. It was solid, but my girlfriend & I tried House of India in the next shopping center over, and we felt it was better. However, Chutney is still a very good choice. I had my birthday party here in February 2024. I got biryani rice platter, which was great, as was the Mango Lassi and the alcoholic beverage I had. I tried some of the Indian beer, which was good. Staff was accommodating for my large turnout, like 19 or 20 people. The restaurant is kind of small, but they made it work. The 2nd time I went was in March 2024 with my girlfriend. She didn't make it to my birthday party as we were only 1 date in at that point and felt it was premature to have her meet a bunch of my friends. We enjoyed a nice meal here. Service was good as well. read more

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Ordered delivery and was not disappointed! I had the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. The chicken dish was very mild, no spice at all. While the flavor was good, I do wish it was spicier. The garlic naan was yummy and the rice was cooked perfectly. Definitely was a nice meal overall. read more

Chutney Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Oh my gosh, I love this place! The atmosphere is absolutely amazing, the so warm and welcoming. Thank you, thank you so much for such a great experience. Good food, good life... what more can I ask for? I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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This was my first Indian carry out experience. Although I had many local options I chose Chutney because of the reviews. The meal was delicious, meat and vegetable samosas (vegetarian was better). Tikka masala chicken, butter chicken, goat biryani and garlic naan. read more

I ordered takeout and the food was really not good. The service was good, as I got the takeout order early, but the butter chicken really wasn't good. read more

Excellent food and service. Outdoes Royal Taj in the taste department. Each dish comes out steaming freshly made from the kitchen. Def no franchise here Good portion, fair price, authentic flavor. Highly recommend- best Indian food in Columbia. read more

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Came for their Saturday lunch buffet with a bunch of friends and it didn't disappoint. First time here in many years and I left fully stuffed. Pretty good variety on the buffet with both vegetarian and meat options. The goat curry, saag, and jumbo shrimp dish were the stars. The butter chicken was meh, breast meat was way overcooked and rubbery. Tandorri chicken was good though. They bring naan and dosas to the table and both were great. Service was spot on and quick. Chai tea is also included and a nice touch. read more

We wanted to have an Indian buffet and went to Chutney on a Sunday. We were seated quickly and went to the buffet. The normal Indian buffet items were available and I had the opportunity to try some new ones as . The goat was a little tough for my taste but the chicken tikka masala was very tasty. The chilly chicken was good as well. The service was a little off because it was very busy but still a good experience. read more

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Chicken vindaloo: this dish was okay. It wasn't a thick curry consistency and it was thinner/not as heavy. Flavors were okay. Butter chicken: good flavors, definitely heavy and very filling. Good portion sizes. Overall 4/5 stars. Not the best Indian food I've had but I'd probably come back. read more

Chutney Indian Restaurant - Chicken Vindaloo Butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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I'm still holding on to the leftover sauce from the Butter Chicken in my fridge from 3 days ago...I can't let it go. I'm looking for some chicken to throw in there to be coated by its goodness. My goodness. I'm eternally grateful to God for giving someone the idea of this restaurant and their Butter Chicken. Butter Chicken: very rich, creamy, delicious sauce. For sure the best Butter Chicken I've had and I've been on a hard search for it. Lamb Korma: really great flavor but I think I prefer the Lamb Korma from Amber Spice. I don't want to take away from this one though because it was really good. The Lamb was cooked brilliantly. It was perfectly tender, probably the best cooked I've experienced. The sauce was very rich and creamy but I feel like it was just missing a little mmph.... But it could be because the Butter Chicken was the absolute star of the show and didn't have time to shine on its own. Garlic naan: good size and taste, no complaints! Mango Lassi: had too much of a sour, tangy taste for my liking but I'm sure some may like it this way. Was definitely sweet... More yogurts than what I prefer... But could be someone else's preference. read more

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Yummy! Just did some comparisons to other restaurants on yelp and went with this one. So glad we did. Decided on the buffet and I don't like buffets. But this was really good. The chic peas were great. Had goat curry and chicken tiki masala. I don't usually like tiki masala, but the sauce was savory and not too strong. Enjoyed the lingering flavors. The cabbage was very good! Definitely will come back. Forgot the pic, but enjoying the warm, not too sweet, dessert! read more

Chutney Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Harsher review as I have eaten Indian food all my life. Definitely not authentic in taste despite me asking the waiter to make it spicy and traditional. Plus, my stomach got very upset after my meal which never happens to me with Indian food! I ordered the Aloo Tikki appetizer with Malai Kofta, Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan, and Mango Lassi. The Mango Lassi was good, but everything else was subpar and disappointing. The Aloo Tikki were smaller in size than I expected and while they had a crispy texture, it was incredibly bland and not spicy for my tastebuds. The Palak Paneer upset my stomach- it was too buttery and not enough spices and flavor. The Malai Kofta was probably the better dish of the 2, but that also severely lacked spices and flavor. Yes, it tasted like Malai Kofta but they could've done a better job seasoning it. I wish more garlic was on the garlic naan. The ambiance was more on the classy end with decent prices compared to other Indian restaurants in the area. I enjoyed hearing good Bollywood songs which added to the vibe. This place is good for someone trying to explore Indian cuisine. But, this absolutely isn't real Indian food. The most legitimate tasting items were the pappad (crispy appetizer item), tamarind chutney, and mango lassi. Though you can't mess up a mango lassi. Given I make and eat more authentic Indian dishes at home, it is unlikely I will come back. Please cater to South Asian tastebuds especially when specifically asked to do so. And please make it more authentic for others to know what real Indian food is! read more

Chutney Indian Restaurant - Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

We only tried the weekend buffet $$. But I think a buffet is a good measure of the quality and authenticity of the food. Aside from maybe two items every dish was served at the proper temperature, looked good and the buffet was clean. One negative was the tandoori chicken chafing dish too hot and a few us felt the pain opening and closing it. The other negative terrible Chai. Which they claimed was masala chai. Yet enough good food that they have Indian clients. Good sign. The desserts were good so you win some and you lose some. Service during the buffet was decent but could have been much better. They have a lot of staff on the floor, but there's a clear disconnect. They didn't come by with naan often enough, but the naan was fresh, piping hot and buttered. They also include mini masala dosa, it's ok but you have to get the chutney and sambar from the buffet comes. Btw the bowls are not near either so it's a tight squeeze and a pain to get them. The men's restroom was pretty clean but the ladies were upset about the state of things in their restroom. Overall it is worth a visit. Next time we will order off the menu and see if they fare better. read more

The restaurant was not busy during lunch hours on a Sunday. We were welcomed and were seated in a booth. I got the super tasty mango lassi. It must be hard to screw up. We ordered too much food, but thankfully they were all delicious. The butter chicken was good, but what surprised me was the 65 chicken. I've never ever heard of this entree before but it mixes both Indian and possibly Chinese spices (maybe 65 of them) to create this lovely dish. I would come back for the 65 chicken alone. read more

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Exceptional food, terrific service, in a very comfortable setting. We even asked how some of the food was prepared and ended up hearing the most charming stories! Definitely a great place to bring the family! read more

Food was basic Indian you can find at any Indian restaurant while the taste was very good. Korma was exceptional, service was excellent. Restaurant was clean and staff was very polite. I would recommend to friends and family... read more

I rate this average - nothing spectacular, but nothing bad either. We came on a Tuesday evening and only 1 other table was there, but plenty of customers coming in for take out. Our menus were carry out pamphlets, which I think they should probably upgrade to match the beautiful setting with table cloths. We ordered the chat papri which was crunchy and tasty, and not long after our entrees were brought out. I would've appreciated more time to eat our appetizer, which we ended up taking home. My husband and I shared the chicken-65 and lamb korma. We were not asked about spice level. The lamb sauce was mild and delicious and had a very good portion of meat. I really enjoyed dipping the garlic naan in it. The chicken was good, a little spicy (perfect for us non-Indians who appreciate a little kick). I have had chicken-65 before, and thought this chicken tasted more like chinese food chicken (but still delish). read more

Chutney Indian Restaurant - Lamb korma and Chicken 65 - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Food was amazing and bathrooms were very clean. Scene was good although the restaurant itself is small. Please get reservations! Don't recall the names of everything but everything was great. read more

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Food--wonderfully spiced and flavorful. Generous portions. Service--exceptional Menu variety--something for everyone. I highly recommend. read more

After seeing all the reviews, we chose this Indian restaurant to try out. Upon entering, we were quick to realize how popular this place is! Almost every single table was filled and the restaurant roared with laughter and conversations. Once we were sat down, which was pretty immediately, the waiter came by and filled our glasses with water, gave us the menus, and even lit up a candle. Wow! He came back shortly after and placed down a complementary basket of Indian crisps and three different chutneys/sauces! This is a first for us! We had so much fun trying the flavors on the crispy cracker.. should've asked what it was. We placed an order for the chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, and tandoori chicken, and three orders of garlic naan. The curries came out in a smaller bowl than what were used to, but we were pleasantly surprised by how much chunks of chicken were in there. My tikka masala had chicken that wasn't as tender as i liked and was a bit stringy. The curry was also more mild and had less spices. I preferred my boyfriend's butter chicken which was a richer red in color and tasted a bit more spicy. We could've gone with the hot level in spice--medium was super mild in heat. The garlic naan was glistening when it came out and had plenty of visible garlic pieces but kind of lacked in flavor. It was also on the thicker side for a naan so that really filled us up. My sister was content with her Tandoori chicken but as she kept eating, the flavors grew on her and she learned to appreciate it. Overall, service has been spectacular for an Indian restaurant, the vibes were right, and food hit the spot after a six hour car ride. Would I come back? Maybe not drive six hours again but it was a fun experience. read more

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The most generous staff. We came in at the end of the night to place a to go order and everyone was so kind! Everything was so delicious and we can't wait to come again! read more

Went on a friday evening and the place was smaller than i expected, but still fit a good amount of people. Our waiter was so kind and helpful, and other waiters also stopped by to clean plates and fill our water. The chicken briyani was hugee, it barely looked like I ate any, and it was very good. Super fragrant with a generous amount of chicken. The chicken tikka masala was also delicious, and the garlic naan was to die for. We also ordered meat samosas and it was perfect. We weren't sure of what spice level to get, and we were about to get the highest but our waiter was like naww you should get medium spicy. So glad we did because medium had the perfect kick, spicy but very enjoyable. Spent about 65$ for 2 people including tip. read more

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Always excellent food. Fantastic atmosphere. Their saag and butter chicken are the best around and we have many many Indian restaurants. The staff is incredibly friendly. Simply my favorite!! read more

Chicken Biriani is probably one of the best I have had. I am a foodie, from India and tasted this dish from all over the world and this is my first choice. Its enough for 2 i if you start with an appetizer, Chutney's Special Thanddoori Assorted. Its an assortment of five of Indian favorate grilled appotizers. If you are a party of 4 add one of other favorites, Goan Shrimp Curry or Chicken Jalfrezi. Don't forget to order a Garlic Nan. Bon appetite. read more

We came in on Sunday, they maybe had 4-5 tables going. It took us around 15 minutes for someone to come over to the table and no welcome just "so you know what you want to order". We ended up ordering only our appetizers and then waited another 20 minutes for someone to come around and ask us about what we wanted to actually eat. The restaurant is pretty small, so unsure why we were overlooked so many times. Here's around the actual food: Appetizers - Vegetable Samosas: REALLY GOOD 9/10 - Chat Papri: I really liked it as well 8/10 - only reason this lost points was because i didn't feel it had enough yogurt and no one ever came to our table so i could ask for more Entrees: - Goat Curry: I can't believe I'd live the day to try bland goat curry. It's 4/10. Do not recommend. - Tandoor Special Mix: 1/10 DO MOT GET YOURE PAYING FOR PLAIN OLD MEAT WITJ NO SEASONING. - Lamb Chops: I applaud that the order has 4 lamb chops instead of 2 and they were good as well. - Tandoor Rock fish: pretty bland as well Would I come here again? Nope. Maybe just for appetizers if that. read more

Food is amazing, Lots of Veg Options at the Buffet and all of them taste Great! Generally at Indian restaurants, They specialize in one cuisine which they do very well and will suck at everything else. However, this place is not like that; they are very good at all types of Indian cuisine. The Service is all so very amazing and staff were very nice and attentive and if someone made a spill they would clean it almost immediately. Also the place was nicely lit up and was very comfortable. Would recommend for casual outings. read more

The service was, unfortunately, not great. The Indian couple at the table next to us received probably 4 times the attention from the waitstaff as we (a white man and a black woman) did. There was also a minor mix-up with our seating at the beginning of the evening, but that was quickly resolved. Beverages, no complaints. My Cucumber Collins' were large, strong, and tasty. Her merlots were nice, large pours. The Desi Chai was delicious. The food was a mixed bag. The papadams and chutneys were *delicious*. The rice was perfectly cooked, if under-seasoned, and our desserts were delicious (gulab jamoon and ras malai). My chicken korma, which I requested fairly spicy, absolutely delivered. Rich, deep flavors, and a spice that built up over time. Overcooked chicken, but otherwise, I'd give it a 7/10. However. Her saag paneer was woeful. It was beautifully presented, but really lacked in flavor. It was more like steakhouse creamed spinach than truly Indian flavored saag. We both took home leftovers, and agreed that when she reheats her saag paneer, she should add some cumin, coriander, and chili flake to it, to make it taste like it should. In summary, poor service, and avoid the saag paneer, but otherwise, not a bad restaurant. read more

Chutney Indian Restaurant - Saag paneer, chicken korma, and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland