we live in Texas but come often to visit our kids. they took us to Delhi Dhaba which is steps away from their home. we were hooked from the first visit! fantastic food and service. we couldn't say enough good things about this hidden gem. read more

From the outside, this restaurant is tucked away from the street, hidden, and rather unassuming. Inside, it's a warm and intimate cafe with whimsical chandelier and flower festooned ceiling and the Hindi alphabet emblazoned on a black granite wall. The lamb vindaloo was appropriately (and surprisingly) spicy, the chicken curry flavorful and not overly heavy, and the paneer makhani was very filling. Service even near the end of the evening was attentive. This is a delightful cafe that has more than the outside would indicate. Worth checking out. read more

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Delicious Indian food and craft cocktails! Don't miss their apps. Solid 4.5 stars! Ambiance & Service: the interior is modern and very clean! Service was fast and efficient. All the food was served hot! To drink I ordered the Rani cocktail which was delicious! Loved the guava and pomegranate combo. For apps we ordered the Samosa Chaat and the Gobi Manchurian! Both were excellent -- filled with flavor! The chaat was perfectly spiced and the Gobi was crunchy with a sweet/savory sauce. Highly recommend! My friend and I shared the Paneer Makhani and Garlic Naan. The naan was crispy and had loads of garlic. I enjoyed the makhani, but found it to be a tad bit sweeter than I normally like. Would try again and ask for it to be spicier! read more

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This is a nice place with good service. The food was pretty good but I wouldn't say anything was special We all thought the chicken tikki masala was the best. It was pretty mild and very creamy.i expected a little more spicy, but good overall. One person in our group liked the paneer, but I thought it lacked flavor and seemed a bit dry. The onion pakora came in a cute little thing that looked like a bicycle. Flavor was good, Prices were moderate and overall a good value. read more

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Love the brunch here! I always come for a friends birthday, with a big group of people and the food always hits. I love sharing a bunch of the little apps and getting mostly full on them before ordering my entree - the spinach puri and chole. So yummy!!! Also love their desserts and $3 mimosas (pro-tip: can ask for mimosa to be made with guava juice instead of orange juice!!) Service is always friendly and helpful. Sometimes with big groups it can be a bit slow for the food to come out though. read more

I'm obsessed! Must get the Lassi flight (rose was my favorite) the biryani in the clay pot, Gobi Manchurian cauliflower was unreal, and lastly the cheese naan! Gorgeous spot, and lovely service. A must try in Arlington! read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Spice Kraft is where people usually go for Indian happy hour, but THIS is where you should actually go. Happy hour every weekday from 4-6 PM. The lassis are all great - my favorite is the rose or mango. We also got the delicious samosa chaat, which my friend said may have been the best chaat she's had. The place is more authentic than Spice Kraft and the food is better. Get the garlic naan here. We also got the paneer makhani, which was sweeter and ok. I would try a different entree next time. read more

Delhi Dhaba - Lassi flight (rose, sweet, mango, sour from top to bottom) - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

hands down my favorite bottomless brunch in Arlington!! and also best Bloody Mary in the DMV!! all the food was delicious, i really reccomend this spot if you enjoy flavorful food and want the best bang for your buck. top faves were: kofta, gol gappa, and shahi tukda! service was quick and attentive and the ambiance was cute too! read more

Delhi Dhaba - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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3.5 stars overall, service was good, value was good, but anything with saffron was meh - I felt like the French toast and the dessert with saffron both tasted very sickly sweet and artificial. The rest of bottomless brunch was solid, though. Chai comes unsweetened which is nice so you can control the amount of sugar. One of my friends asked for a mimosa with guava juice since they offer guava juice on its own and she loved it! read more

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We tried the weekend bottomless brunch today. Service was great, good timing on courses and drinks. We appreciated the attention to detail and the decor in this cute location. The brunch is a flavorful, unique experience and the drink options were all tasty, from cocktails/mimosas and bellinis to non-alcoholic options. Thanks for quality vegetarian options as well. read more

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Amazing food and service, very friendly! The samosas and vegetarian dishes are fantastic.

Had dinner here on a Tuesday. Only one other table was occupied but I was early at 5pm, I ordered the Tiffin special which was plenty for one person. 3 dishes plus rice and naan. All were very good. I don't know why it didn't have more customers. Maybe location, maybe Tuesday night is slow but I felt it was good food and a good deal. Tiffin special let's you try several dishes and even at reduced size of servings it was plenty, Service was good as expected for few customers. read more

Delhi Dhaba - Tiffin special with chicken vindaloo, butter chicken, paneer spinach, basmati rice and naan. - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

It's a nice little cozy place with decent ambiance for food and drinks. The service was quick and without any fuss. The servers were friendly and helpful. We tried the pani puri, tandoori fish, chicken kadai, daal makhani and lamb biryani and overall the food was good. The lamb biryani was flavorful with tenderly cooked lamb. The prices are a bit on the steeper side and that might be due to the area in which this restaurant is located. read more

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My recent visit to Delhi Dhaba was a treat! Right on a corner in court house, it was delicious with charming ambiance. The happy hour offer a selection of appetizers that comes with a beer of your choice. The samosas, served in a cute metal bike presentation, were a delightful start to our meal. I opted for the "Create Your Own Tiffin," which allowed me to sample two different chicken entrees and a vegetarian entree, stacked in cute metal stacking containers, all served with rice and naan. This option is perfect for solo diners like me who crave variety without having to order multiple entrees. The Chloe was simply delicious, although I did end up with leftovers to take home--it was worth every bite and I look forward to having it tomorrow for lunch. Delhi Dhaba has charming flower arch decor and colorful decorations scattered throughout the restaurant, making it engaging to look around. Service was quick and it was a nice quiet spot for a weeknight dinner. I can't wait to return and try more of their tempting menu offerings, like their pizza naan! read more

Delhi Dhaba - Samosa - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I walk by here pretty often and it always smells really good. My friends and I stopped by last week for dinner and we had a pretty good experience. The service was good and the interior was clean with nice decor. Between the three of us, we ordered a garlic naan and three entrees. FYI -- if you want the biryani, I'd try to order it ASAP because it takes them awhile to make it. GARLIC NAAN - 3.95 Each order comes with four quarter slices which were super fluffy and full of garlic and herb flavor. So good and the perfect base for the sauce/curries from our entrees. I'd recommend and would always pay extra for garlic naan over the regular one. PALAK PANEER - 17.95 One of the better palak paneers in the area. It was so vividly green, which meant they actually blanched their spinach correctly without letting it turn into a green-brown shade I sometimes see. The texture was so creamy and pureed perfectly. The chunks of paneer were delicious and had the perfect, soft texture. I also really liked that the palak paneer had a distinct spinach taste. Overall, definitely my favorite entree we got here. CHICKEN VINDALOO - 18.95 My friends wanted this to be extra spicy even though it is spicy to begin with. The chicken was super tender and the kashmiri chili and garlic sauce was super flavorful and packed with spices. I didn't eat too much of it because my spice tolerance isn't that good, but my friends enjoyed this a lot. DUM LAMB BIRYANI - 26.95 This biryani is different because the rice was slow-cooked and baked in a clay pot, covered with a piece of super fluffy garlic naan. To eat the rice, you have to break open the naan. The rice was very fragrant and there's actually saffron pieces in there. The lamb pieces were good and tender. Overall, there were spices in this biryani I've never had in other biryanis. I'd say it had a really nutty, almost cashew like flavor that was pretty strong. I thought it was unique and different. This was expensive, but worth trying once. The prices here are pretty steep, but that's Arlington for you. I definitely would recommend the palak paneer if you're a fan. The biryani was a unique experience, too, and worth a try. read more

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BLUF: We came for the Instagram famous butter chicken wings and left disappointed. Nestled in an alleyway in Arlington, the ambience is warm and welcoming. Parking is a headache, though, so be prepared to circle the block. Service was polite, but could have been more attentive. The wait for our food was unacceptable at 45 minutes for an order of butter chicken wings and the tandoori platter. The wings were almost inedible. We were not expecting them to be breaded, but even so they were soft, mushy, lukewarm and tasted nothing of the butter chicken we were expecting. I don't know if they sat there in the sauce for awhile before being delivered to our table, but any crisp on them was long gone. Our tandoori platter consisted of three meats on a bed of peppers and onions. It was okay. The lamb kabob was overcooked and tough to chew. The chicken tikka and the tandoori chicken were the only redeeming things we ate -- good flavor, but dry. Essentially what we wanted to be moist was dry and what we wanted to be crispy was mush. It's always disappointing when a long wait is punctuated with an underwhelming meal. I cannot speak to the rest of their menu, but our experience today left me unimpressed. read more

Delhi Dhaba - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This review is for brunch only as I haven't had it for dinner. A word of caution: this isn't a typical brunch buffet and if you are bringing Indian parents like my in laws that are expecting that they will have questions and more questions because Indian parents aren't too fond of change when it comes to food. For my part and my husbands part, we loved it. Hits: - gol gappa is totally perfect with authentic tasting pani - fries are true masala fries with Maggi sauce which is spicy but perfect with their fabulous chai - samosas are authentic perfection with a crisp crust and actually hot and flavorful green chutney -- you can taste the mint and cilantro. - Palak chaat was actually a fave for everyone at the table, classic chaat textures and flavors - Aloo paratha: actually filled!! So many places give you some thin AF layer of potatoes inside, this was lovely. Filling had actual flavor as well. - Lamb vindaloo: good but spicy! Authentic Indian spicy - Saffron French toast: the saffron syrup Makes the dish, but ask for more as the initial portion isn't enough - Chole puri: my in laws enjoyed. Good option for those who are more traditional with their food. Misses: - Deviled eggs and koftas a bit blah and flavorless - Avocado toast had too many topping which made the bread get mushy. Nothing uniquely Indian about it. Not a fave. This is Indian food made by and for Indians and it shows in the quality and authentic flavors. Since the vast majority of the food was great and the service was also very friendly and patient in explaining the ordering system, I'd happily come back and check it out for dinner. read more

Ambiance: (5/5) Great decor. We sat outside and it was great weather. The table was set for 15 of us. Price: (2/5) I think the brunch price is ridiculously high. $40 without any soft drinks. I think a reasonable price would be $30 for the portion sizes. Food: (3.5/ 5) I enjoyed the food. The chicken tikka and butter chicken were a little too similar, but both tasted good. I think the aloo da paranthe was a bit stale on the edges. The French toast was really good. It had a honey saffron sauce on the side was amazing. The lamb vidaloo was also good, but I thought it could have been spicer. They didn't have gulab jaumun, so they only had one dessert option. Service: (4/5) Staff was nice. It did take a while to get the food out even though they weren't super busy. read more

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We went for dinner and everything we had was delicious! The gol gappa cart was unique and was so flavorful, highly recommend it. The butter chicken and lamb biryani were also amazing and perfectly seasoned. We sat outside at the patio, and the service was great. The lamb biryani took the longest but it came out fresh with naan on top of the stone pot. read more

Delhi Dhaba - Palak Chaat - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I visited this establishment for the first time last week and it was my first time having Indian food. It was pretty quiet and they weren't too busy. The decor of the restaurant was nice and the music was good too. The food was spicy, had great flavors, and the service and suggestions I received from staff was phenomenal. I really enjoyed the Dum Lamb Biriyani and the garlic naan. I cannot wait to return to try something new. read more

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I was craving Indian food on my trip to Washington DC. I decided to give Delhi Dhaba a try. I called to make a reservation. My call was answered very quickly and I was able to secure a reservation. Upon entering the restaurant I was greeted by a very friendly host and the amazing aroma of the food got me very excited for my meal. My wait was short and I was immediately escorted to seat. The food was awesome! I ordered the lamb chops and some kebab. The food was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. For the mains I had some chicken makhni, saag chicken. All were great. Lastly I had some gulab jamun for dessert. It was the perfect ending and not too sweet like other restaurants. During my meal the server was very attentive. Food was quick to come out and the whole experience was great. I would highly recommend Delhi Dhaba to anyone visiting Washington DC. Great job guys! read more

Delhi Dhaba - Chicken Makhni, saag paneer, naan - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came for lunch on a Sunday! The restaurant is spacious and the outdoor decorations are really cute. Ordered the lassi flight, and overall all the lassi flavors could have been more amped up but it was fun to get variety. The palak chaat was amazing! Ordered the palak paneer, goat vindaloo, and Goan shrimp curry. The goat and the paneer were just okay but the shrimp was amazing. Overall, the entree prices seemed a little high for the amount of food you get. Would try this place again though! read more

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Finally tried this restaurant after having two friends recommend it. As an Arlington local myself I wasn't sure what to expect because I haven't found a good Indian spot in my neighborhood that I like. However, Delhi Dhaba was delicious. I came with my parents and we ordered the Vegetable Pakora, Samosa Chaat, Malai Kofta, Vegetable Korma, Garlic naan and Onion Kulcha. Everything was tasty and the spice level was perfect (we didn't ask them for extra spicy or anything, just as is). Only reason I'm giving four stars is because the server took some time to help our table but once the order was in, the service was quick and efficient. The restaurant is decorated so cutely with the Hindi alphabet on the wall. Something I haven't seen before, different and interesting. Next time I come I want to try the pani puri! read more

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Why is this place not on everyone's radar?! Seriously. I had one of the best brunches I've had in a long time. The service was perfect, the waiter was informative and kind. The food- OMG it was like a feast! Everyone dish was flavoral. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the dumpling. And the brunch pricing! It beats DC's over priced brunch by a mile. I can't wait to go back. read more

This place was a really fun place to eat. There were only 2 of us so we could only get so many menu items. I'd be interested in going back to try more! We got the puri cart which was sooooo delicious. I liked the idea of the lassi sampler, we really did not like the salty lassi, but that's just personal preference. I liked the rose one most and my friend liked the mango one. We also got the lamb biryani (not pictured). I loved how it came with a garlic naan over the top. We also shared the chaat burger which I saved for my husband because it came with ketchup (I really dislike ketchup lol) they did have the ketchup listed on the menu but I thought it was just on the side. He really liked it. It took a really long time to get our check but I think it's probably a cultural thing (letting you take as long as you want). We just had to flag our waiter down and it was done. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Consider this - it's a rainy cold winter Saturday afternoon, and you want a taste of home, but are too lazy to cook it, and you have a ton of errands to run across town. Delhi Dhaba came to our driving picnic rescue - with hot and spicy masala fries, crisp pakoras, and a lassi that was sugar, spice and just right. 10/10 would do this again. Why not a 5 star? The entrees tended to disappoint us the last time we ordered in. However, the ambiance was cute and fun, and I might consider dining in some time, especially since they truly delivered on flavor with the masala fries and the smoky spicy ketchup side. Give it a try! read more

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This is definitely a hidden gem for brunch. The restaurant is kind of in the cut so you have to enter on the side of the building. We had a 1230 reservation and there were no other customers there when we got there. Seemed pretty odd for a Saturday brunch but then again it's the holiday season, it was freezing outside and many people may not even know the spot exists. The food was good and the service was great. After about an hour and a half a few more people started rolling in, but in total there was still maybe 10 customers including us. The staff was very attentive and the food was very flavorful. Our least favorite items on the menu were the potato balls that looked like meatballs and the French toast. I probably should've known better than to order French toast, but I love French toast. But unfortunately they didn't get it right. But everything else was solid. If the service wasn't as good, I probably would've given them three stars, but I really enjoyed my time here. I would come back. read more

Food, service, ambiance, everything was great! My brother lives in the area and he is completely obsessed with this place, and I kinda get it lol read more

We have never seen a biryani made with a baked naan on top. I made a reservation beforehand and got seated immediately, and the service was fast. We were informed that the biryani would take ~30 minutes which was nice of them. read more

Delicious food -- I recommend the tiffin for a fantastic lunch. They have lassi flights, options that can be prepared vegan, and great heat levels (upon request). The service is attentive and they have a sizable drink list. Only downside is the weird hours. read more

Absolutely love everything about Delhi Dhaba!! The food was a 10/10! The gol gappa cart was so cute and also delicious - we ate that so fast :) the tiffin box was really yummy and the variety was nice. We got the garlic naan, two butter chickens & palak paneer. The only critique here is that the butter chicken was a little sweet, but the other items in the tiffin box were great! My personal favorite was the achari chicken burger, which I already can't wait to order again! The spice level on it was so perfect and the masala fries were yummy. The rasmalai and gulab jamun were so good - they were just sweet enough and so fresh! The outside patio is super cute and very well decorated. my friends and i sat outside and it was so nice! The service was literally amazing, we were checked up on regularly and made sure that we had enough water, which I personally really appreciated. The waitress was very nice and gave us a lot of recommendations as it was our first time at this restaurant. The food is pretty fairly priced for the area, quality and quality of the food! Will definitely be coming back again for more :) read more

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Amazing food and service. The ambiance was nice, pretty quiet when we went with nice music. Will definitely be coming back!

Excellent food, quick service, and the restaurant is nicely decorated and clean. I've been there twice and so far I've tried the fried paneer, chana masala, palak paneer, dal makhani, Bindi masala, and the roti. All were delicious. I've always seen a number of Indian people eating there, which also to me suggests that the food is authentic. read more

Wonderfully warm evening and cute little patio outside to enjoy this incredible food! We over ordered. So many yummy choices. You must try the covered biryani. Tender chicken and rice is tasty sauce and spicy presented in a cute pot covered with a naan popover. Loved it! The Peshawari naan is also our favorite! Great service, tasty food and excellent atmosphere! read more

Delhi Dhaba - Chicken Biryani under a naan popover! - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Delhi Dhaba is my go to for this type of Asian cuisine!! My children (now 20 and 23) grew up on it and the flavor has been consistently DELISH! I've tried EVERYTHING and have NEVER been disappointed! read more

Absolutely delicious. The decor is super cute and they have inside and outside seating options. We were able to easily make a reservation on OpenTable. They have a wide selection on the menu of starters and nibbles, but also main courses. I also think there are ton of vegetarian options. Food was incredibly flavorful, but not too spicy. The price point is right on the button in terms of location, food, quality, quality, and the portion! We took home leftovers for lunch the next day. Service was friendly! read more

Delhi Dhaba - Onion pakora - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Delhi Dhaba is my go-to place for Indian takeout in the Arlington area. The flavors of their food are amazing and the ambiance of the restaurant truly takes you to another place. Their service is top-notch and I recommend everyone to try their amazing food, both dine-in and take out! Some of my favorites include the Paneer Makhani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Biryani and their amazing Mango Lassi. read more

We've now come back a few times and for the Courthouse/Clarendon area, I think Delhi Dhaba is better than some of the other Indian options in the area. The food is consistent, the service is friendly, and Id' recommend eating there rather than ordering takout. We love the butter chicken, paneer makhani, and chicken tikka masala. The tiffins are great and give you a variety of options. Samosas were solid. Not the best Indian food we've ever had, but I think better than the other spots in the neighborhood for sure. read more

We ordered for Valentine's Day take out after we got home they forgot to 1/2 of our entire order!! Not apologetic & still waiting for a refund. Completely ruined valentines night dinner so disappointing! read more

This is hands down my new favorite authentic south asian indian/pakistani restaurant in the DMV. The location is prime - very close to clarendon/ central in courthouse. parking was no issue there are tons of street spots available all over the place. plus the restaurant was not hard to find, they have a very visible sign right on the patio. For the food: im so impressed with the quality AND presentation! these days presentation is so important and this spot really nailed the vibe check. the samosas came in a fun cart and the pani puri also came in individual shot glasses on a little car - HOW FUN!!! really added fun to the overall experience. the food itself was great quality- not too spicy but had all the aromatic indian flavors. favorites were definitely the pani puri and samosa chaat. for drinks we got the rose lassi and a few others which my friends and i all really enjoyed. overall the experience was great, the business ensured we had a good time and great experience, and we WILL be back for more! read more

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