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In our ongoing quest for our favorite Indian joint, this is currently our default. The butter chicken (my wife's go-to entree) is solid, as is the garlic naan. These are our go-to orders, watch we supplement with other entrees in a dinner order for more than 2 people. Thus far, we have tried chicken korma, shrimp jalfrezi, salmon tikka masala, and various vindaloos and biryanis. All were adequate, with the jalfrezi being the least impressive and the vindaloo being the most (good balance of heat and flavor). But the star of the menu is the lamb bhuna. The lamb is succulent and the sauce is perfectly spiced to match the lamb - and the quantity of the meat and sauce are in good proportion to each other. This dish will be on our order from here on out. Some tips: don't order extra rice; all saucy entrees come with a generous portion of rice (even for a rice fiend like me). But DO order extra chicken tikka to supplement the (at times a little meager) amount of fish or salmon in saucy dishes. Also, the chefs' method of adding heat to "extra spicy" requests is to add chunks of hot peppers to the dish - I don't prefer this, but you might. Order accordingly. read more

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Amazing food, great service! I got the lamb bhuna mild because I was nervous about getting it too spicy (excellent!) but my husband got the lamb vindaloo and it was honestly the perfect heat, not overwhelming but definitely had a kick. We got three garlic naan because that's what we often get but we couldn't finish them as the naan are a very healthy size here. The staff was super friendly and warm to our toddler. read more

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The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Great service, clean place, and I'll definitely come back again read more

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Came here for a casual dinner and was very impressed with the menu! We were able to pick our own seats and a server quickly came over to us. A majority of the customers appeared to be takeout orders as the door was constantly swinging but only a handful sat down. The food was incredible and I appreciated the ability to choose your spice level. I can't wait to try this for takeout on a cold winters night! read more

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Ordered online takeout on a Sunday evening after craving some Indian. We got vegetable samosas, butter chicken & butter naan. The butter naan was the best naan I've ever had; it was so soft, fluffy & buttery! We ordered medium spice (2/4 on their spice level) for our butter chicken but it didn't have any spice at all. The chicken, in my opinion, was a smidge dry but could've just been its breast meat. Overall really happy & will definitely be returning! read more

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This was a really good takeout meal. I'm always worried about portion size for Indian food but the portions of palak paneer, chicken korma, and lamb Rogan Josh were all pretty substantial. All of the items were really good, we'll definitely be ordering from here again. read more

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This is a very special place. Food is excellent. Service is very caring. And atmosphere is very comfortable. I had a wonderful Aloo Gobi meal (in this case: takeout) and it was excellent! (p.s. Lihah is wonderful)! Thank you) read more

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Authentic Indian food, and friendly service. We tried their tandoori chicken and Tikka Masala chicken, both excellent! The rice was aromatic, and the Naan amazing. We'll be back! read more

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Good service, nice ambiance and most of all good food! I've been to a lot of Indian restaurants and this one has become my one of my favorites when I'm in the area. I'm giving only 4* because it seems that the amount is getting less and the price has gone up. Not satisfied with this but they do have good food! read more

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Take out order. Good, smoky dal makhni, not overly laden with butter or cream. Okra aka bhindi is good too. Have had better hakka noodles, gulab jamun, and chicken momos. read more

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Mia L.

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Delicious! I am so happy there is now a good Indian spot in the neighborhood. I ordered the butter chicken and chili garlic naan. I made the butter chicken extra spicy, and it was so flavorful and had a good kick. The chili garlic naan was also great. Both items made good leftovers. The vibe inside was fine but wasn't anything special--the wall art was definitely an AI print lol. The service was good--my aunt has a dairy and gluten allergy, and they made sure to tell her what she could/couldn't eat. The waitresses were nice. I recommend! read more

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Delicious food and great menu!!! This place looks a bit like a hole in the wall from the outside but the food is excellent and the menu has so many delicious options. Highly recommend the samosa and biryani, spice levels accurate too! read more

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Mark H.

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Excellent vegetable jalfrezi and mint parathas! Must try, great people working there too!!!

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Sunny S.

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Ordered a few things - mediocore at best. Samosa chat had some weird smell that made it inedible, had to throw it out. Butter chicken was super sweet Biryani was the best thing among all 3 read more

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Amy J.

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Food in general is good, service is fine. Ambience is rather poor. I think some of the sauces have been Americanized with sugar and that's disappointing. As to the ambience, it's sort of dark-seeming in there. read more

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Good food. Very casual. Good portions. Moderate prices. Very little parking (small lot).

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Noah M.

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Really incredible and robust chicken tikka masala and excellent Smokey naan. Really enjoyed it

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I had a fantastic dinner here on the evening of Wed, April 2. The restaurant is casual and comfortable. The service was warm and friendly, and the food was outstanding. We ordered the chicken saag + the paneer tikka masala + butter naan. Nice portions and very fair pricing. Our server was delightful. I highly recommend this spot. read more

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I ordered take out and once I got home I found a long black hair in my food. I'm blonde btw.

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Nick B.

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Absolutely delicious. Just go and order whatever sounds good. Guarantee it will be to die for

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Good quality, fair portions, quick preparation. We have enjoyed a variety of menu selection a couple of times, will do so again

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We almost turned around and walked out immediately after being seated. We weren't greeted with anything remotely close to the hospitality typically encountered at South Asian restaurants. We're really glad we didn't however. The food was spectacular. We ordered the Samosa Chat, Lamb Rogan Josh, Aloo Gobi and a Goat Curry, with garlic naan. Fresh, generous portion of meat, soft, tender and very flavorful. Worth tolerating the initial lackluster service. Will certainly be going back. PS: parking is a major issue, for dining in or take out. read more

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Paul R.

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Ordered last week for my staff. Food was good but separate orders of rice came together in one container. And the individual different types of bread all came in one foil. Today we ordered at 11:00am for delivery. It is now 1:40pm. Still no sign of the driver. Update: At 2:00pm exactly, the driver showed up. A lot of discrepancies in the order. We were missing a few items, which I am disappointed about. However they sent us a bunch of other items we did not order (all vegetarian). I am now reading the response from the owner. They were very much not closed today. Not sure what he meant by that. read more

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I’m really sorry we are closed today. I don’t see any delivery order.

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Both their tikka masala and garlic naan are so tasty! But portion size could be bigger. read more

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This is a new spot that opened in Arlington and is serving delicious Indian food. I love how they present the Lamborghini because you kind of get to crack it open and I've never seen it served like this. The chicken tiki masala was good. My favorite thing was the garlic shrimp on their appetizers and definitely think that you should get it. The shrimp was meaty and large and the sauce was sweet and delicious. Service was friendly and semi quick, it's a small dining room, but it was actually pretty busy for it just opening. Parking is easy and right in front. read more

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Great food, the service was amazing! Definitely coming back. We also ordered shrimp tikamasala and was greatt! read more

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Amy C.

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My daughter and I had a lovely dinner here last night. We had the butter chicken, lamb Rogan josh, Palak Paneer, and chicken Momo as an appetizer along with garlic naan. All of the dishes were freshly made and delicious, and you could customize the spice level. Our server was really attentive and did everything to make it a great meal out... Can't say enough positive about it and will definitely be back! read more

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Ordered take out tonight, lamb Rogan Josh, Palak Paneer, Dal Makhani, and Lachlan Parata. All medium spice. The orders all very tasty, and enough for another meal! The lady who served us very nice. Will definitely go again! A good addition to the neighborhood! read more

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Heard this place was fantastic...but seems a bit meh. I ordered my go-to...butter chicken. Server recommended Mild, then Medium spice. It was decent, but I can barely taste any kick. Order was $18, but had less than 10 pieces of chicken and only came with a less than half (1/4?) order of rice. Naan was $3 for regular and $4 for garlic, but small and super thin. Is the landlord charging that much in rent, or are you just gouging us. No way this meal for one should have cost $28. I love butter chicken, but City Kebab and the place in Ballston commons is waaayyyy better for the money. read more

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We had our food delivered. It was hot and tasty! I loved being able to select the spicy level. I got Saag Paneer, which was buttery and medium spice. More spicy than most places and I loved it. My husband got spicy Chicken Tikka Masala. Very tasty and flavorful. My son go butter chicken extra spicy, which is no joke! Totally different experience when it is spicy. The naan was also delicious. Definitely try it out! read more

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My mother and I had lunch here yesterday; we were immediately and enthusiastically greeted by the owner who was happy to make recommendations that accommodated for my gluten allergy. The food was excellent, the space was welcoming with fun illustrations on the wall, and it had a family-friendly atmosphere that anybody with a taste for Indian food would enjoy. Highly recommended! read more

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Love this small restaurant. The servers are friendly and very helpful in what to order. Whatever we order is delicious and the portions are large. Each meal could be shared. We will definitely return. read more

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Excellent food and friendly service. It has the feel of a small family business that cares about its customers and does a great job at what they do. read more

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Some notes just for my memory: Garlic Shrimp: I asked for them to be "easy on the garlic" since they were for the kiddo (7 year old). He loved them. Unfortunately there were only six little shrimps. Dal Tadka: I asked for no red peppers because this was for the kiddo too. He loved it and ate a ton. I think this came with some plain rice flavored with cumin. Jeera Rice: Asked this to be extra mild for the Kiddo and he still said it was too spicy for him. I think he was just psyched out by the yellow color. I thought it was zero spicy and I liked it :) Mango Lassi: Tasty! Not too sweet. Very thick. Kiddo loved it. Mixed Biryani: Wife got it and thought it was too a bit too salty. I ate some and thought it was on the edge but still good. If we'd grabbed some raita or something to go with this it would have been perfect. The bits of meat I had were tasty and tender. Kiddo ate some of the shrimp and salmon chunks from this and liked it. This was "mild" spicy according to their menu and much spicier than the Jeera rice ... which he had said was too hot for him hahaha. He's such an unreliable narrator. Samosa Chaat: this was pretty good and a nice portion for $7. It would be better to eat there since the crispy bits on top were soft by the time I got it home. Next time! Overall I think this could be a solid spot. I see they do Indian pizza! Ever since I moved away from Sunnyvale I've been on the lookout for a place that does good Indian pizza. I'll def be trying this place again. read more

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Good to go Indian. Well cooked but not overdone with good sauces. We did the classics, korma, butter chicken, and saag. All are worth getting again. read more

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Well flavored authentic food . Good food !! Biriyani had lots of meat . We asked for spicy and it did not disappoint ! read more

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A terrific and much-needed local mostly carry-out Indian cafe in West Arlington, with reasonable prices and very flavorful Bengali food. The classic chicken and seafood dishes are delicious, taste fresh, and are spiced at made-to-order levels so there are no surprises. When you dine there in person they do have table service and will bring you an appetizer on the house. No alcoholic beverages, but you can buy sodas by the can. Adding a wine and beer option would be nice. My only complaint about the food is that it is a much too heavy on the butter/ghee, oil and cream. The chicken tikka masala is drowning in oil/butter similar to butter chicken - which should be more creamy but instead is nearly identical. Even the chick peas are drowning in oil and the spinach paneer as well. You can see in the posted photos how much oil is used. The flavor is great so this much oil and butter isn't really necessary and imo detracts from the food. But the food is so good I'm giving five stars anyway. Just be prepared for a heavier meal. read more

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This is a solid addition to the neighborhood. Shared a few veggie dishes with others. All of which were good. Good service.

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This place opened up next-door to my regular massage place. I have been craving Indian food for days now. When I saw this place, I had to try it. The foodwas amazing! I usually like Lamb Korma, but it wasn't on the menu. The owner told me he would make it for me anyway. I love supporting small businesses and it did not disappoint. As an amateur foodie.. I highly recommend you give this great place a try... read more

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5645 Langston Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207
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Hours

What time does Curry & Clay Oven open?

Curry & Clay Oven opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Curry & Clay Oven close?

Curry & Clay Oven closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Curry & Clay Oven take credit cards?

Yes, Curry & Clay Oven takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Curry & Clay Oven have catering options?

Yes, Curry & Clay Oven does have catering options.

Does Curry & Clay Oven serve alcohol?

Yes, Curry & Clay Oven serves alcohol.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Curry & Clay Oven have outdoor seating?

Yes, Curry & Clay Oven has outdoor seating options.

Does Curry & Clay Oven have parking?

Yes, Curry & Clay Oven has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Curry & Clay Oven wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Curry & Clay Oven is wheelchair accessible.

Does Curry & Clay Oven have free WiFi?

Yes, Curry & Clay Oven has free WiFi.

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Welcome to Curry and Clay Oven, where we bring the authentic flavors of India to your plate with a modern twist. Our restaurant stands out by offering a unique dining experience that blends traditional Indian recipes with contemporary culinary techniques. What makes us special? Authentic Clay Oven Cooking: Experience the rich, smoky flavors of our dishes, cooked to perfection in traditional clay ovens. This age-old method imparts a unique taste that sets our cuisine apart. Fresh, Quality Ingredients: We prioritize using the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients, ensuring every dish bursts with vibrant flavors and nutritional goodness. Innovative Menu: Our chefs constantly innovate, blending classic Indian spices with global influences to create exciting new dishes that surprise and delight your palate. Warm, Inviting Atmosphere: At Curry and Clay Oven, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where you can relax and enjoy a memorable meal with family and friends. Exceptional Service: Our dedicated team is committed to providing top-notch service, making sure your dining experience is nothing short of excellent. Come and discover the difference at Curry and Clay Oven – where tradition meets innovation, and every meal is a celebration of flavors.

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2.3 mi•Falls Church City

Had driven by and seen greek / Mexican fusion food on the sign. Eventually I had to try it and I…read morewas blown away! Huge portions, and the food was unique and very memorable! Weeks later I am still craving a Greek burrito! Customer service was great as someone who'd never been, very helpful and everything is customizable! Will definitely be back!

I've only been here once and gotten takeout, but their food is very fresh. Not the most affordable…read moreand can add up if you get a lot of items. However, portion sizes are huge and can be justified. The greek quesadilla, for example, is GIGANTIC. They are generous with their fillings. I don't have a picture of their tacos but they also load up their tacos. The greek fusion items are a must try. I plan to update this review when I try more items.

Indoor dining area

This is a Quesadilla with a number of dips to go with it.

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Shrimp taco

PLANTA Bethesda

4.1(429 reviews)

6.4 mi

I tried a bite of Chili crab noodles and they were REALLY good! I had another dish at a separate…read morePLANTA that I also liked, but this dish lowkey might be better. The udon noodles were ok. They were very coconutty and creamy but the taste was not something I'd really like to eat a lot of. So not a fan.

Planta of course is all vegan and the food is very good, just super expensive and staff are not…read morealways friendly. My daughter has a service dog and they wouldn't let her in without documentation despite her dog's vest. Daughter had to dig through her email and produce a Dr's note. I guess they have to be careful but they have to find a way to do that that avoids guest humiliation. Another time we had reservations for Valentine's Day and they had overbooked so they turned us away at the door. Would have appreciated a phone call in advance. Left us in a tough spot with our guests, which really stung. Another time we had a fantastic waiter who made our dinner very special. So I find them undependable. That combined with their high prices keeps me mostly away.

Bar area

VOLCANO ROLL

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One of the maki rolls

Chaia

4.5(824 reviews)

4.3 mi•Georgetown

I'm not one to go out of my way for vegetarian/vegan food but It looked worth a shot. Walking into…read morethis place is an aesthetic beauty. Very tastefully done and like the open kitchen concept. When it comes to vegetarian/vegan options, the thing that usually lacks is flavor but my goodness Chaia is not lacking in the flavor department. Ordered the enchiladas with a side of greens and it was honestly some of the best enchiladas I've had. I could not believe that this was a plant powered meal that had so much depth of flavor. Add a hibiscus honey mint iced tea and your meal is complete! Would I come back? Absolutely! Can't wait to see those fresh tortillas being made again.

Chaia is one of my favorite fast casual vegetarian restaurants. The Georgetown location is…read morerelatively easy to access if you're biking/walking/using public transportation. The service is spot on. I use the kiosk to order, and my meal is prepared relatively quickly. The staff are always kind as well. My favorite tacos are: Creamy Kale & Potato, Chipotle Sweet Potato Hash, & Scrambled Egg & Black Bean Tacos and I always order the Sweet Hibiscus Tea. Definitely a must visit if you're looking for something quick and delicious in Georgetown.

Iced hibiscus tea and Creamy Kale & Potato

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Upstairs dining area. Sit here for a more intimate feel.

HipCityVeg

4.3(1.2k reviews)

6.5 mi

I love you guys sooooooo much omg. my go to order is the meal deal with the basic b burger, medium…read morefries, campfire bbq, and sweetened green tea. holy crap it's so good. honorable mentions are the philly cheesesteak and veggie burger as well I was devastated when the DuPont circle location closed. I need the Chinatown location to never close so I'm writing this review

This was really good!! I had this place bookmarked since the previous time I visited DC. We had…read moreattended a hockey game and were starving afterwards. As we were walking back towards our hotel, we actually were passing here so I chose it for our din din spot. I thought for sure it was going to be packed but luckily it was not. I knew I wanted a burger but was struggling with choosing which one. Hubs knew he wanted the Cheesesteak and knew I wanted fries. I went with the Smokehouse burger. We grabbed a seat and did not wait long for our food to come out. I really enjoyed my burger and scarfed it down! I paid for sauces, which were tiny and super overpriced. Hubs enjoyed his cheesesteak but he prefers meat. I had a bite and thought it was really flavorful and very closely tasting like the real thing. I noticed later this is a chain, which is pretty cool. I think the prices were pretty steep so I might skip on the fries next time. The food could have been warmer as well. Definitely worth a visit and will most likely be back when in DC again.

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PLANTA Queen Washington DC

4.2(349 reviews)

5.1 mi•Downtown

•$$$

I finally had the opportunity to try Planta Queen in Dupont and it did not disappoint. I'm not a…read morevegan, but I was genuinely impressed by the food, ambience and drinks. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, making it a great spot for dinner. We decided to sample a variety of dishes, and everything was deliciously presented. Drinks: Cherry smoke show and Emperor's old-fashioned. Food: We ordered the bang, bang, broccoli, thousand layer crispy potatoes, beef, and broccoli, spicy tuna roll. Sweet ending: The sticky toffee pudding Moriah, our server was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience. Definitely a good time.

I came back to attend a birthday dinner and it definitely redeemed itself from a couple years ago…read morewhere they didn't have any other other things that I wanted to eat so then I picked something that I ended up not really liking. This time was a little different. I had the red dragon roll and I couldn't quite tell it's vegan and not actual dragon roll of some sort. And then I also tried the thousand layer potatoes, which was nice, but I don't know if I liked it that much. And I got the Unagi eggplant which was really really good. I also really like eggplant at baseline. Other people got the sprig and run drink (it's under free spirits and it's a mocktail) and they loved it. Two of my friends got the udon and mushroom - they loved it (clean bowls). So I enjoyed it but only for special occasions. It's not very affordable to come to Planta regularly you see (or maybe I just need to have a better paying gig hahah) ... a roll and a nigiri plate came out to be over $30 ... which is somewhat typical in the expensive city of DC. In the end, we all concluded Planta Bethesda has more options whereas this one is more Asian fusion type of food (which I love). But I'm still dreaming of that miso salmon tofu from Planta Bethesda (now a year later? Also higher end prices for me and can't afford to go too often). They do only have two bathroom individual stalls and for some reason it took a while for my friends to use the restroom (she said one person was trying on outfits in there?!) and it can get a little messy in there with the trash bin, but it probably isn't consistently so...

Interior

Mushroom bao

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Not-a-rita

Masala Indian Cuisine

4.2(289 reviews)

3.3 mi

Came back recently to celebrate my wife's bday and we stuck with the usuals. Chicken tikka masala,…read morechicken momos, garlic naan, and cheese naan. All of it was delicious. I like their chicken a lot because they don't over do it with the sauce. And I really like the naan. When I took it back home as some leftover, it crisped up perfectly and had great flavor. The momos are the item my wife loves the most and glad to say they are still great. I did order a mango lassi and it was tasty. The server was attentive and good came out pretty quickly. I liked the little flowers they had on the tables. Wish it had a tad bit more volume but can't complain. Great spot to grab a lowkey tasty dinner. Wish other places made momos like them.

Overall 3.5/5, but will bump it to a 4/5. Our team had our bi-annual dinner at Masala Indian…read moreCuisine last Tuesday and we ordered a variety of different entrees and drinks. MANGO LASSI - 5 Pretty sizable glass, but I thought it was way too sweet so I didn't even finish half of the drink. However, the texture and consistency was on point. ASSORTED BREAD - 11 We got this because we wanted a lot of bread for our table of 5, but personally I only enjoyed the garlic naan out of the three bread options (garlic naan, butter naan, and roti). CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA - 20 The chicken tikka masala was tangy and creamy, but also much too sweet. I wish they let the sweetness of tomatoes shine through, but they definitely added a lot of sugar in the curry. The chicken was cooked well, at least. BUTTER CHICKEN - 20 The butter chicken is a bit more orange in color compared to the chicken tikka masala, and also much more savory and even creamier. Personally, I liked this one more, and I had no complaints with the flavor. I would recommend this if you're looking for a staple. PALAK PANEER - 19 I am a huge palak paneer fan and so is one of my teammates. The curry was a deep evergreen color with lots of paneer chunks. It was spiced pretty nicely and the texture was more smooth than chunky. I personally really enjoyed this and would recommend it for the spinach and cheese lovers! CHICKEN MOMO - 12.50 Each order came with 10, which meant 2 per person! The chicken momos were delicious, and I enjoyed them. This would be a great appetizer to share with a group, but getting it for yourself as an entree is not a bad idea. People also enjoyed the LAMB ROGAN JOSH, but I personally didn't eat much of it enough to comment. There are plenty of beer, wine and cocktail options that my teammates enjoyed. Four entrees, a bread basket, and an appetizer was more than enough for the five of us, and we didn't pay a pretty penny for all of it. The food was fine for the most part, but some missed the mark. If I were to return, I would order the butter chicken, palak paneer, chicken momo, and garlic naan for the group.