A friend and I had a delightful lunch at Darbar today. She's a regular; it was my first visit. Yummy paneer makhani, garlic naan, and the most delicious Indian spiced tea. Our waiter was gracious. Start to end, a wonderful experience. Highly recommend! read more

Food was good. Medium spice for them was not medium for me. WOW. Service was excellent.

Delicious. I've been eyeing this place for a while and I'm so glad I finally got to try it. Staff is also very friendly and COVID compliant. Would definitely recommend. read more

It was my first visit . Once I Step in server help me about there menu. He asked me what do you Like. I replied I don't have much ideas . He suggested me buffet. Buffet was awesome . While my lunch he was keep asking me. Overall awesome experience. read more

Darbar - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Just ordered take out dinner special 2 with chicken tikka masala. Arrived cold, probably the fault of DoorDash, but the chicken tikka masala was the WORST I have ever had anywhere. It was salty and tasted like they had poorer marinara sauce over the chicken. I was not expecting stellar Indian food but was expecting better than awful. read more

Good LAWD this place is amazing. I crave it. I've had lots of Indian food all over the US, Europe and Japan and this one is definitely in the top 3. Maybe 1? I find chicken tikka masala is hard to master the way I like it and they do it perfect. The raita and bhindi are amazing too. Today had the buffet and standouts were also the cabbage and kheer. And it's blocks from my house! Fate. read more

Darbar - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Complimentary glass of wine to start followed by excellent service and amazing food! The lamb korma and chicken tikka masala were both so good we can't wait to come back and/or get it to go again! read more

Darbar - Lamb korma and chicken tikka masala both level 5 spicy and both delicious - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I love the food here. My favourite include the Chicken Karahi and Lamb rogan josh. I love that you can request the level of spice in your food. I tried their mixed grill today for the first time and enjoyed it. Their buffet had a great variety of good quality food. That being said I didn't enjoy it much as the spices were mild. On a subsequent visit, I brought this up with the staff there and they said they were able to accommodate request for spicier food during buffet hours. I have recommend this place to friends and look forward to future visits. read more

While the outside isn't very flashy, the food is great! I honestly can't eat garlic naan from anywhere else now. Very friendly!

We've lived in Fells for 3 years and we just visited Darbar for the first time. Why did we wait so long?!? We order chicken masala and lamb vindaloo. The entrees we're great but the garlic naan was life changing. I would suggest going to the restaurant over ordering take out so your dishes are piping hot, which is the way it's intended to be enjoyed. read more

This spot is fantastic! We went with friends and everyone loved all the food we ordered (including our friend who had never had Indian). The waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive, and the tables were spaced out to be COVID friendly. Will definitely be coming back! read more

My favorite Indian spot I've ever tried!!! I order from them all the time, everything is sooo delicious. They definitely do spice the food well, so be aware of that!! I always order an extra spicy from other places but from here I have to to order a medium. read more

I have a ritual where I enjoy Chicken Tikka Masala every Sunday and theirs is BOMB. You can select the spice level to make if perfect! Also I ordered a side of naan and it came still warm and yummy! read more

Food is excellent as always. Tonight the waitstaff was less than par. Very disappointed at the way our table was greeted as compared to other tables, and, we were never checked on, or had drinks refilled. She asked if we wanted our dinner mild, medium or hot. She then asked the next table how they wanted spice: 0-10. She had been short and not friendly. Now, we waited 10 minutes for our check and, she brings it and tells us their machines/internet is down. She says she has to write out information down for later (credit cards!). When we asked he why she didn't tell us this beforehand, she said she was busy... We were the only table here at the moment. She proceeds to hand me the phone and wants me to give my credit card to someone over the phone. Unbelievable! read more

Darbar - Appetizer dish - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

It was amazing. The service was great and they had complementary wine are served was great and took are orders exactly he also got are drinks quickly and was always about and helping us. Along with the great service the food was awesome we got a couple Curries and it came with rice which was unlimited.along with that we got cheese naan which was cheese in naan which was awesome. Along with that we got mango lassis which were the best I've ever had and made my family who got wine wish they hadn't.In conclusion a wonderful meal with great service and a great atmosphere read more

Darbar - The food we got. - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Working late again, I tried some takeout chicken biryani and chicken vindaloo from Darbar. The chicken portions in both were quite generous, but rather dry. I definitely needed the sauce to eat it. The vindaloo had a nice kick too, but was rather heavy and oily - not my favorite. The biryani wasn't that flavorful either. It's a decent amount of food for what you get but I would probably choose Kumari or Nepal House over Darbar, at least based on this experience. There's just so many Indian places nearby that it makes it tough to stand out. read more

Darbar - Takeout - chicken vindaloo and rice; chicken biryani - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

so delicious & fast service! we got: - papri chaat: 10/10, so yummy and fun to try something different! you get a platter with a bit of everything - lamb vindaloo: 10/10 so tender and flavorful! definitely enough to share - garlic naan: 10/10 comes out warm and buttery! read more

One of the best Indian restaurant in Washington area, clean place with excellent customer service, they have a nice smile and the prices are affordable, I will come back again . read more

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This is honestly the best Indian food in Baltimore!! Our server was so helpful when it came down to deciding what to order. The chicken curry was phenomenal and the chicken tikka masala was amazing!! They made everything exactly how we ordered it. I myself am not a fan of spicy food, so I have always been skeptical of how spicy the food is according to people. They really made my chicken curry exactly how I wanted it, not spicy!! And they did the same for my boyfriend who ordered a mildly spicy chicken masala. It was perfect! Exactly what we needed on a Wednesday night after a long day at work! Their amazing hospitality and sense of humor was the cherry on top. We will surely be back for more! read more

Darbar - Chicken Tikka Masala and 12 Spice Chicken Curry.. AMAZING!! - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Yeah this place is delicious! I got the Chicken Tikka Masala and I'll be going to sleep dreaming of it. Waiter was...like ridiculously accommodating, patient, friendly, professional, good-humored, and helpful. Don't sleep on this place. read more

My friend and I were craving Indian food and I saw this place while on a walk the other weekend. It looks fancy, but we came causal on a Friday and felt comfortable. It definitely lived up to my expectations. The food was delicious, the service very accommodating, and the atmosphere wonderful. When we were ordering the waiter gave us really good advice regarding the menu and asked us about our spice tolerance. I overestimated my tolerance, so even though I was 1/3 through my dinner, they took the dish back and made it less spicy for me! To me this demonstrated their excellence in service and desire to get things right for the customer. My friend and I were stuffed by the end of the meal and decided to forgo dessert. Again the waiter went above and beyond and gave us a dessert to-go "on the house". It was a very kind gesture. We will certainly be returning, though next time hopefully their buffet will be open so we can try more dishes! read more

Darbar - Dessert to-go. - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Excellent food quality- a notch above the typical indian fare one expects. We ordered vegetarian: the Tandoori Paneer Tikka was very nice, as was the Chana Masala. There was an appropriate amount of heat and the food wasn't overly heavy. Service was perfect- we were well attended to and taken care of. The wine selection was good and not overpriced. The atmosphere was great- very cozy and warm: soft lighting, a wood beamed ceiling, and plenty of artwork adorning the walls. Overall I highly recommend this place when the mood for some Indian cuisine strikes you. read more

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Easily my favorite Indian restaurant in town - for takeout or dine in. They have EXCELLENT SERVICE (read: complementary glass of wine), and are incredibly reliable. Couldn't recommend them more! read more

Darbar - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Darbar has been our go-to for many years now. Their food has awesome been super delicious. They have really friendly owners who always make you feel like a welcomed guest in their home. Occasionally we've caught their buffet too! Our favorites are the Samosas, Garlic naan(!!!), and either **Chicken Korma and Chicken Tikka*** The Taj beer on the menu was good too! Worth checking out read more

More people should know about this hidden gem! Their lunch buffet is bountiful and delicious - especially the black daal, and the saag paneer (spinach) is the best I've ever enjoyed. $11.95 per person for this lunch buffet and such reasonable prices otherwise.... WELL worth your visit. Filling, and such a happy feeling. read more

Darbar is my favorite Indian food in Baltimore! They always make it fresh and the spicing is perfect. Also, the wait staff couldn't be more attentive or professional. I eat here sometimes once a month. Eat in their restaurant as opposed to ordering out. It's a great little place with a special atmosphere. Cheers, Laura read more

Didn't like it. Chicken masala had way too much cream in it, made me feel sick. Lamb kabobs were pretty good. Won't be returning.

Instantly the host was amazing. He was very welcoming and friendly and the restaurant decoration was elegant. There were many menu options and selecting something was difficult because everything looked good. I don't like spicy and my friend does, and they were able to make our food perfectly for each of our preferences. Everything was delicious! I'm looking forward to eating the leftovers and eating there again to try other menu options. read more

Darbar - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

really wanted indian food and this place was perfect to satisfy my craving! the portions looked small at first, but they were honestly quite filling and my friend and I both had leftovers! the chicken tikka masala was super flavorful and yummy. i could seriously drink that sauce. the palak paneer was good, but nothing that really stood out. I only saw one employee waiting on tables the whole time so it did take some time putting our orders in, getting water, etc but I didn't really mind it. he was very nice and attentive and checked to see how we were enjoying our meal. we also got the papri chaat (not pictured) for our appetizer and it was my first time trying it but it was very unique and refreshing! it had a sweet and little tart note because of the yogurt and I loved the sauce with the chips! it was quite warm in there since the ac wasn't on but I didn't mind it because the food was so yummy! read more

Darbar - rice and chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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We went here for dinner for the first time and had the best experience! Mir was our server and went above and beyond for my sister and me. If you are fortunate enough to have him as your server, I highly recommend going with his recommendations for food-- we did and he did not disappoint! We can't wait to return! (Sorry for the low quality photo-- we were so excited to eat and forgot to take the photo at the beginning). I highly recommend the Samosa Chaat as an appetizer (Thanks Mir)! read more

Darbar - Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

We were looking for something different with vegetarian options and were very pleasantly surprised at how good the food and especially service were!! Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable on the menu and answered all of our questions! The food was excellent! This is my first visit to Indian cuisine and I have to say we highly recommend Darbar!! read more

Unbelievably awesome! I was super impressed! It was fast, fresh and flavorful! Excellent portion sizes (except...I wanted MORE soup!!!!!!) I'll be a customer for life! Thank you!!!! Chicken CurryGarlic Nan read more

Loved my first takeout experience from here! The potato chaat, garlic naan, and paneer tikki masala were all amazingly delicious. Very friendly, quick service and so much food means lots of leftovers! Can't wait to go back. read more

A really fantastic restaurant! The food is really really good, but the best part about Darbar is how incredibly friendly the owners and servers are. I came on recommendation of a friend who said how they were very kind to his family at the lunch buffet, so I came in for dinner. First, we got a complimentary glass of wine with our dinner!!! Our food was fantastic and the server gave great recommendations. The portion sizes are very generous for the price! Our server gave us a free rice pudding dessert even though we said we were super full, which so was nice! Between the food, wine, and awesome people who work here, I definitely will be returning! read more

I came here on the recommendations of my coworkers for the lunch buffet; it's a decently-reviewed local Indian restaurant not far from the office, what's not to like? Quite a bit apparently. Pull up to the restaurant and you're greeted by a small, non-assuming restaurant not akin to to a hole-in-the-wall. We walked inside, were promptly seated at a table, and dug into the buffet. Being Punjabi and having dined at Indian restaurants across the world, I typically have very high expectations for 1) the authenticity of the dishes 2) the preparation of the curries and 3) the quality of the tandoori dishes/breads. Given this, I lowered my expectations for Darbar-- sadly, they were still not met. You've got a buffet that's on the small side, expect 5-7 main dishes, rice, and your usual accompaniments. A lot of the vegetarian dishes were made with cheaper substitute ingredients. For example, you've got mushroom kadai instead of paneer kadai (really?). The naan is not served alongside the buffet-- a huge drawback. Instead, small baskets of naan are brought to your table. We received 3 naans total (not nearly enough for 3 guests during a buffet). Not once did the serving staff or manager bring any more baskets. No guest should have to ask for more naan in a bottomless buffet--period. See my review of dishes below: ---- Things I Liked: Gulab Jamun - You can't really mess up Gulab Jamun, especially when it's store-bought like the jamun here. Rasmalai- Ditto above. Naan - The naan was just fine, but not nearly as fluffy and tandoorlike as it should be. 3/5 Things I Disliked: Vegetable Samosa - The veggie "samosas" in the buffet were NOT samosas. Instead, they were frozen veggie and potato patties that were fried and served in the buffet. These were not made in-house either, as I instantly recognized the frozen foods brand from which they were bought (I use them at home and they're available in Indian stores everywhere). Tasteless and overcooked, these patties were very poor. 1/5 Saag Spinach - Palak paneer (or saag) is a difficult dish to screw up. You've got cooked spinach, usually with some cream thrown in, and a base of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger. This palak was bland and flavorless-- even paneer (if there was any) wouldn't help this dish. 2/5 Chicken Tikka Masala - Many people confuse butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. Butter chickenis meant to be light and sweet, while chicken tikka should be more tart and spicy. Unfortunately, I'm not sure Darbar's chicken tikka falls in either camp. The dish was too sweet to be chicken tikka but not nearly creamy enough to be butter chicken. Tough pieces of overcooked chicken dominate this dish with its watery curry. 2/5 Dal Makhani - With far too many lentils packed into this dish, the taste simply does not shine through. There is no evidence of a tomato, onion, garlic, and ginger base (tadka) and the dish lacks any buttery creaminess (makhan = butter/cream). 2/5 Tandoori Chicken - Typical of poor Indian restaurants, this chicken was far too dry and devoid of flavor. This is because the chicken had obviously been sitting in the buffet dishes for some time, being constantly heated and dried. The tandoori flavors simply did not shine past the initial bite of dry chicken. 2/5 I would not recommend Darbar; it might be okay for a quick fix but simply lacks the authenticity and careful preparation of dishes. The spices simply do not reveal themselves in any dish neither is the service or atmosphere worth nothing. While not in Baltimore, I would recommend the following Indian restaurants instead: Royal Taj (Elkridge, MD off of 175 by Costco) Ananda (Fulton, MD off of 216 by Maple Lawn) Chutney (Columbia, MD off of Snowden River Pkwy) Rasika (2 locations in Washington, DC.) Indigo (H St, Washington, DC.) read more

I'm surprised by all the raving reviews. I wanted Indian food (my favorite) tonight so we ordered takeout from Darbar given is close proximity. It was nothing like the Indian food I'm used to. The chicken tikka masala was extremely sweet and creamy. I'd compare it to a mix between tomato soup and ketchup. There was also very few pieces of chicken. It was mostly all sauce. The chicken korma on the other hand had very little flavor. We also ordered the garlic naan. It was very garlicky (which I don't necessarily mind) but seemed like they used dried garlic flakes rather than fresh. Overall the naan was the best part of the meal. For $40 it was very disappointing! read more

Crazy good Indian food and you have a lot of options for spice level. Did take out and that was perfect but a little expensive. Saag paneer and salmon curry were so good read more

Back again! It was awesome again. Great service great food. Will definitely be back. Such a homie place

5 STARS IS NOT ENOUGH!! This was the best sit down meal we have had in the city. The food was delicious. We ordered the Paneer Lababdar Chana Masala. Both spectacular! So many vegetarian and vegan options! Most importantly though our waiter was the kindest, most caring and attentive person i have ever met in the restaurant business. We were over ambitious on the Chana masala spice level and our waiter noticed and offered to lessen the intensity for us. He was helpful with his favorite recommendations and virtuous of our dietary restrictions. He truly made our experience and made us feel part of the Darbar family. We are already excited for our next outing there to try the rest of the expansive, delicious sounding menu! read more

Darbar was great. We were a party of 23 and they were entirely too accommodating. They gave us all separate checks, provided great service, and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend eating here. They also have a great lunchtime buffet. read more