Great delivery Indian food. I usually get palak paneer, samosas, sometimes fish curry. Solid, tasty food! read more

Very good food and no complaints. We ordered the chicken biryani and the Chicken Tikka Masala and they were both very delicious. I would definitely come back to eat more. read more

Curry Mantra - Indian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This place is my favorite to go to place for indian food. Their food is flavorful and well spiced. The portions are similar to other locations. I would recommend their chicken 65 read more

Solid, not spectacular Indian eats. I can't comment on the interior because I had delivery which arrived right on time - definitely appreciate that. I didn't appreciate them not including a plate or utensils despite requesting them several places in my online order. Sigh. Here's how it broke down: Samosas ($5) - ok, not a ton of flavor here Naan ($3) - pretty crappy. It was gummy and soggy and maybe a little underdone. It tasted like a premade naan that had been heated in the microwave. Chana Masala ($12) - good. Ordered spicy, as actually spicy. Gravy was nice and thick but it was really lacking additional spice flavor beyond heat. Not bad, not great. Wouldn't avoid but wouldn't go out of my way either. read more

I ordered there lamb chops, chicken tikka, and there gulab jamun it all came with rice and chick peas. Lamb chops- spicy delicious and juicy. Chicken tikka- was delicious and tasty, chicken was cooked perfectly. Chickpeas- taste so good. Gulab jamun - mouth watering! read more

I have visited Curry Mantra twice, once for the lunch buffet and one for ordered meals, both experience were delicious. The first time I visited I had a Groupon and ordered from the menu. Because that was the first visit we stuck with a couple of staples including naan, a spinach dish, and a chicken dish. We both enjoyed ourselves enough to decide we would visit again which says something. Likewise, we were impressed with the look of the buffet and wanted to visit again and give it a try. Well this Friday we had our chance to enjoy the buffet. When we arrived it was about 1:30 and the buffet was in good condition. The buffet including the butter chicken, fritters, goat in gravy, mushroom curry, paneer with spinach, and tandoori chicken along with seasonings and sauces. We noticed restock several items while we were there. Likewise, meat items were never reduced to just sauce. While there is no pressure to get drinks, if you are the mood the chai tea and lassi were both quite good. We had only limited contact with the staff but they were all good interactions, even at the end when I apologized for my failed attempt to clean up a table spill. The woman made a point of letting me know I had done better than she does and it was nothing to worry about. Overall a delicious and pleasant experience. If you like Indian eats and are in the area Curry Mantra is worth the visit. If you can swing the lunch buffet all the better (it is available all week long). read more

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Good Indian Buffett spot - would've went with 4.5 stars if they had it. Didn't have the explosive flavor that you can enjoy at other Indian buffets but, the flavors were all very good. Definitely a very solid option if you're craving Indian food and want a quick lunch stop. read more

Curry Mantra - Indian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

SCAM. PLACED AN ORDER THROUGH GRUBHUB USING THE $5 off coupon. I went into pick it up and they had "cancelled" my order since they were APPARENTLY out of chicken momos. I called BS on it right away and left the restaurant and called them to place an order of chicken momos and other things and guess what? They had them now, 5 mins later I left. IF YOU DONT WANT PEOPLE USING COUPONS DONT MAKE THEM AVAILABLE read more

The best aspects of this place, for me, were the chic interiors and an the extremely nice service. Came here for Saturday dinner after reading about it. Appetizers: 1-The Chicken Mo Mo (Steamed dumplings filled with chicken) was amazing and healthy too because it's steamed. 2-Palak Chat (crispy baby spinach salad) was delicious, the spinach was perfectly crispy, and does not taste oily at all. Main Entrees: 1-Butter Chicken was the best (highly recommend). It comes in a buttery sauce that was so flavorful, aromatic, just sweet enough, creamy and very well-seasoned. 2- Lamb Roganjosh had all spices and herbs needed for an authentic and delicious tasting to the complete dinner. 3- Goat Biryani served with a side of Rita sauce. It was so packed full of spices and flavors and the portion made it perfect to share. We also order some garlic naan which was so soft and fluffy that I could've taken a nap on it. Overall we enjoyed dining at Curry Mantra and would return. read more

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Came here for the lunch buffet with family. Prices are reasonable and the employees are attentive. The restaurant is neat and clean. The buffet has a variety of dishes, for vegetarians and meat eaters. Naan is brought to your table, ask your server if you want more. Everything was seasoned well. I like the brightly colored decor in here. Plenty of parking is available, it's located within a shopping plaza. Everyone enjoyed themselves :D read more

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This is by far my go to spot for Indian food. I love there lunch specials with the butter chicken. I can't wait to we are back to normal operations for the buffet menu. Love it love it. read more

About a 2.5: My husband and I came here to try out their lunch buffet while we were in the area in doing some errands. They offer items such as regional dishes (western, eastern, northern, and southern Indian entrees), soups, salads, curries (chicken/lamb/goat), seafood dishes, biryani, tandoori, vegetarian options, and desserts. The buffet was limited in their selection, and I really liked their chicken tandoori - the meat was very flavorful and it seemed more of a roasted chicken with soft flavorful juicy skin. I wasn't a fan of the chickpeas as it was a little watery, and the tikka masala was very sour/vinegar-like, which I wasn't a fan of. The service was very friendly and efficient. The restaurant also was blowing some cold air on a rainy day, so that was a little uncomfortable (and this is coming from a Chicagoan!)! I'm glad I was able to check this place out! +limited buffet selections +friendly staff read more

Curry Mantra - Indian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

It takes forever for the naan to come out but it is fantastic. Wait until it's out before you load your plate. The lunch buffet is a great deal. Goat curry is delicious as is the butter chicken and biryani. read more

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Who doesn't like the sweet and sophisticated smell of Indian cooking permeating from an Indian restaurant. My family and I craved the rich taste of Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken and the other delectable dishes that Indian restaurants serve. To our dismay, this "restaurant" provided poor service, poor food, poor presentation and a lack of effort. Upon walking in, we were brought to a table directly under an AC vent despite the entire restaurant being empty. We asked for sparkling water and we were told that they only had 2 bottles left and that we should share it. Seems inappropriate to suggest that. The waitress vanished for 20 minutes until we finally had to track her down to let her know that we were ready to order. Once we ordered, we sat there staring at each other for 1 1/2 hours waiting for the food. Nobody came to check on us. Nobody told us what the problem was. Many customers looked annoyed and a few got up and left. I finally tracked someone down and asked where the food was and he said it was coming, never apologizing. Once the food arrived, it was obviously freezing and was bland and mediocre. In addition, they left the dirty appetizer plates on the table and just put the main course plates down. We had to tell them to take the dirty plates...restaurant 101! I attempted to track down a waitress to complain but once again she vanished. It was like a ghost town. This place is horrible. No idea how to run a restaurant. No idea how to give good service. No idea how to apologize. Eat elsewhere! read more

We got take out last night. Everything was delicious. Lamb roganjosh was tasty with a nice zing to it. Chicken Norma was excellent. Both kids liked that one. Butter chicken and Dahl makni were good. Eggplant was ok. It was nicely spiced, but I would have preferred it a bit chunkier. It was the consistency of applesauce. Naan fresh and hot. Will get take out from here again. read more

This is the best chicken biryani in Virginia. Hands down. The dish is complex and huge portioned and predictable. They don't skimp on the quirky ingredients like cinnamon, fried onions, cardamom or star anise. It tastes exactly the same every time I get it, and the spice level I request (usually hot or Indian hot) is exact. Predictability, and quality predictability, is a top feature of this little place. Plus, chicken biryani (among more standard dishes) is available on their lunch menu (not a buffet, but a reduced-price menu), a rare treat for an Indian restaurant. You can get their lunch special on Saturday and Sunday also, up to 3pm every day. What other Indian restaurant does that? Oh, and this place doesn't close in the middle of the day for a nap. I've eaten there at 4pm. One of the top restaurants in Virginia. Highly recommend. read more

Got DoorDash from here. Rounded up to 4 - would give them 3.5 if I could. Butter chicken was in a tomato sauce akin to tomato soup. It was not buttery enough and too much tomato. The chicken saagwala was good. Reminds me of palak paneer but instead of paneer it was chicken - that was good. Each was $18. A little steep for what it was. Came with rice - rice was buttery with cumin - good. No bread offered. Not sure I would order from here again. read more

I really like the food here. The other day we went in the middle of the afternoon with a party of ten. We had just been to a funeral and were tired and hungry. They took excellent care of us, the service was wonderful. The food is good, hearty comfort food. The palak paneer is probably my favorite in the area. It is not drowning in butter and cream but rather tastes very fresh and delicate. Portion sizes are good and the lunch special is a good deal. read more

Beware! Something's changed here. This has been our go-to take out and dine in Indian restaurant for many years. We ordered two dishes and roti to go, and it was extremely disappointing. The palak paneer, which has been a favorite for years, was watery and flavorless. The chicken in the makhani was tough and dry, and I swear the sauce was Campbell's cream of tomato soup. Again, a really subpar product. The roti was perhaps the biggest disappointment. For years, the roti was extraordinary- flaky and a little buttery. Tonight it was no better than a whole wheat tortilla. I'm sorry to report this. We're not going back. Shame. read more

Three great takeout experiences. A little on the pricey side, but very much worth it.

We love to try Indian restaurants in the area. We tried Curry Mantra as part of Fairfax City Restaurant Week. This was a disappointment on every level. We were the only ones in the place the entire time which should have been an indicator about the food and service. The food portions were small, served slightly warm, with little flavor. Service was inattentive especially since we were the only patrons. We will not be back . read more

Actually giving this 4.5...the food is outstanding and service is excellent. I just didn't care for my cocktail it seemed a little watery. Might be just me. My husband didn't care for the rum mango lassi either. Otherwise delicious read more

Food is consistently good here. The tandoori chicken is better than most places I've tried, and can't go wrong with any curry dishes or biryani. Portion sizes are generous - most entrees will run you around $20. Not cheap, but most Indian food around here isn't. Complimentary baingan bharta, but naan is extra. read more

Love this place! Their lunch buffet has good options and their dinner entrees are great. Good service and hardly ever a wait.

Yesterday was my first day visiting curry mantra. I wish it would of gotten the gentleman's name who was at the bar (im assuming he is the manager) because he showed superb customer service! It's been a long time since I've experienced that type of attentiveness and friendly attitude at a restaurant. I ordered tabdoori wings and chick peas. He gave me a free basmati rice as well as the popular Indian yogurt drink called "Lassi". Everything was good, fresh and flavorful! I will DEFINITELY be returning. read more

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Takeout order. Person talking the call was uninspired and not paying attention. Despite ordering naan bread it was missed in a four item order! Figured it out when I got home. Otherwise great food but check your order despite hoe uninspired the staff may be! read more

Besides the Momo which is about 3 of 5 the rest of the food really lousy. The management has changed and the cook

Service - 10/10 . I made a mistake in ordering and they gladly removed that charged . Helped me pack as well Bathroom : needs cleaning 3/10 Food : they should improve it Aloo-gobhi : aloo tasted like they have been in fridge forever . They also put ketchup in it instead of real tomatoes. . 4/10 Malai kofta : was slightly better .. still didn't taste fresh . 5:5 / 10 Tadka daal : 6/10 Over all their food needs some improvement read more

I ordered from them on GrubHub and I was very disappointed. I live on Guinea Rd. across the street from Bowl America, and the order got here in about 45 minutes. I want to give them a four or five based on the quality of the food, but I just can't. I got some samosas ($6.95), some jhol momos (chicken dumplings in spicy sauce, $13.00), some lachha paratha (bread, $3.95), and a mango lassi ($5.95). The quality of the meal and the delivery time were fine. The momos are chicken dumplings similar to Chinese pork dumplings. Momos are famous in Tibet and Nepal. The sauce was spicy and very good. The spices seemed to be intermediate between Indian and Chinese. The sales tax was $2.39; the delivery fee was $2.99; the service fee was $1.87; and the tip for the driver was $5.66. The problem was that I did not get the mango lassi. I requested a refund within the GrubHub app. Over the MLK weekend (Sat. to Mon.), I have been shorted on drinks on three orders three nights in a row. This is with three different restaurants and three different drivers. I had to get a refund within the GrubHub app each time. This is getting ridiculous. It is getting to the point I may have to quit GrubHub altogether. I don't know if the problem is with GrubHub, the restaurants, or the drivers. Are the restaurants shorting my drinks to make more money on the transaction? Are the drivers stealing my drinks? The more parties you add to a transaction, the more problems you are going to have. read more

Great meal. Warm bread basket with a variety of flavors. Mongolian dumplings pan-fried to perfection and a great Tandoori shrimp with spicy chick peas. To top it all, a reasonable price. Will return again and again. read more

I came during lunch and the first thing I observed was the hostess would only offer the "lunch special" to select guests, and I was one of the few she never offered the special too. I realized this only after ordering an appetizer and meal for full dinner price. The chicken momo app was great and tasty. The chicken tikka masala on the other hand was tasteless and quite disappointing. The chicken was not seasoned and tasted like eating an unseasoned oven baked chicken breast. The service itself was okay. read more

It took us 5 years to go back, and was happy to have missed nothing. Unbelievably the buffet food was trite for a cuisine that offers so much variety. They just aim for the middle of American palate making it sweet and that too with sub-par ingredients. Comparing with other buffet options for other patrons- for meat/variety : Paradise Indian Cuisine, Vada/Dosa: Saravanna palace and for Coconut infused curries: Pepper Club. For higher class North Indian stick to Bollywood Bistro.. atleast Pankaj knows how to keep it balanced. read more

The food was good. We ordered chicken tikka masala and Bryani. I like the bryani more. The place was good

This is the place to go if you are looking for Indian food. The best in the area, it is hard to find a good Indian restaurant around here I am from India and am always in the hunt for a good place. My favorites are the Goan fish curry, goat biryani, cheese naan, gulab jamun. Their samosas are good as well. read more

This is our favorite Indian restaurant in the area. Excellent food and service with a varied menu. Check out the live music on Saturday night. Authentic and wonderful. Wines by the glass are very well priced and delicious. I had a French Pinot that was only $6/glass! read more

This is to me fake indian food - everything tasted bland and like they threw regular meats in a Indian sauce. They tried to Americanize it, or used cheaper ingredients, and everything just tasted shallow and simple. Skip it and find a local, authentic place with better reviews. It's fast-food indian. The buttered chicken was like canned tomato sauce, and the chicken was like it was boiled dry. And my wife and I both got an upset stomach from something in the food later that night - and we get these same dishes from other places all the time. read more

Just like I remember it! Amazing! came here after a whole year and it did not disappoint. I actually took an extra Order home! Warms up even better the next day, I don't know what kind of sorcery or magic they are using but damn it is delicious ! Kudos to this place. I love coming here, the serve was also Phenomenal ! read more

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Review # 19 For my first visit to Curry Mantra, I give it 3.5 stars. I will be back to give some other dishes a try. The location is on Main Street in Fairfax, in a nice strip mall with other restaurants and a Goodwill store; between Fairfax Square and Tedrich Blvd . My friend ordered the Murgh Shorba (Chicken Soup) for his appetizer. He said it was a bit salty, but still good. He also got crispy bread to dip in his soup since he hadn't eaten all day. I ordered the Mango Lassi drink (basically a mango smoothie) as my appetizer since I hadn't eaten all day either. It was thick, creamy, and good, but not sweet enough for my taste. For our entrées, my friend ordered the Lamb Vindaloo since he likes his food hot and spicy. This consists of lean lamb and potatoes cooked in a fiery red chili and vinegar sauce. He said it was good and spicy, but not as spicy as he's had in the past. It was still spicy enough to make his nose run, so that's spicy in my book. I ordered the Shahi Korma. This is a cardamom flavored, sweet and spicy curried lamb cooked with cream, cashews and raisins. At least it's supposed to have all those ingredients. Mine was sans (without) the cashews and raisins, but I was nice to the restaurant staff and didn't say anything. It was still fabulously delicious. I did miss the taste of the cashews and raisins which would have given it a more tasty flavor with a healthy flair, but c'est la vie. The Basmati Rice that comes with the entrées had a wonderful taste, and wasn't too dry or too oily. The restaurant staff was very nice and pleasant. It wasn't crowded, so we were seated in the front dining area, which has colorful Indian décor. There's extra dining in the back for overflow and larger groups. This area has the comfy, cushioned seats and even more colorful Indian décor. read more

Curry Mantra - Curry Mantra: Top Center: Naan bread, Right: Lamb Vindaloo, Left: Shahi Korma (lamb) - Indian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I wish I could give a 4.5 star rating though 100% the service at this establishment is 5 stars hands down! Admittedly I ate Curry Mantra for 5 days in a row just to try everything on their vegan menu. Never once was I tired of the food because everything on the menu is so different. The staff is also pretty knowledgeable about the food as well which makes me feel confident that what I am eating is truly vegan and not "kind of" vegan. I find that Curry Mantras food taste best during a cold rainy night in. Due to how close it is to home it seems to be becoming my go too for a girls night in! WARNING: May cause sleepiness from accidentally overeating on good food read more

I love me some Indian food. And I love me an all-you-can-eat buffet for $11.99. Put the two together, and you have Curry Mantra's lunch special on the weekends (until 3PM)! Chau P and I had a lunch date here and I was sure impressed at the variety of food they had sitting out. There were several options (both vegetarian and meat), in addition to bottomless naan bread! My favorite was definitely the butter chicken, which was moist and flavorful. I was full, stuffed, and happy by the third plate. (Sweatpants are definitely recommended if you want to eat more than a few plates!) The server was also attentive and refilled our naan basket and water frequently. I'll be back for more sometime in the near-future! read more