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    India Garden

    4.4 (160 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Pakistani, Vegan
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Aaron E.

    Awesome service/restaurant, and bathrooms are very clean. The food was excellent. If you live in this area stop in. They have a brunch eat in special.

    Papadam. Served w meal
    Dee R.

    An actual 2.5, but I dont have that option here. Average. I came specifically for lamb chops, and they were the closest place open at the time. It's in a shopping strip of the festival center/bel air with many other businesses, but at 4p on a Friday i easily found parking A family 4 were in the corner and i was the only other diner, 2-3 Uber eats/to-gos while I was there Basic 4 seater tables and in the back, a set up for buffet lunch, not a huge restaurant but sufficient Papadum (2 pieces of the "black pepper cracker) and the traditional 3 "spreads" came immediately along w water I started with vegetable pakora..slightly tough to cut-but I think it was a dull knife. They were pleasantly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside When ordering the lamb I was asked how spicy?, and due to (language barrier) when I thought I was asking for the spiciest (3 out of 3), after the fact I learned it was 3 of 10. So a bit disappointed in the heat. Fairly tender, 4 chops arrived atop a bed of sizzling onions, and alongside came about 2cups of basmati rice. Tender enough, they weren't "fall off the bone", but decent. Flavor "ok", but nothing to write home about. The Marsala sauce that came aside the chops was "ok", but imo didn't pair well with the seasoned lamb..used atop the rice, and sizzling onions I guess I wasn't as hungry as I thought...brought home 2chops, 3 pakora, and half the rice The chops were "market price" and the bill came to about $35 I'll return, but maybe not for the chops...I've had them elsewhere, nearby, and for market price, I need to be more impressed Note: hand sanitizers were strategically placed around, to use bs going to the restroom ?in the rear? The server was a young girl. She took my order and brought my food. Nothing spectacular; good nor bad.

    Brad R.

    TLDR: Amazing lunch buffet for the unbeatable price of $15 on weekends (cheaper during weekdays). Come for the fresh poori and goat curry. Vibe: 4/5. Tucked away in a shopping center, India Garden is a cozy restaurant. The dining room is comprised of a dozen or so 2 tops with some pushed together as 4 tops. On the occasions we dined, there were groups of 6 or more, so they are more then happy to accommodate larger groups. The buffet is located in the back of restaurant with all food served in closed chaffing dishes. The restaurant also has a bar area which looks to have a small selection of wine. Service: 5/5. Attentive and welcoming! Both times we visited, we were warmly greeted at door and seated immediately. Water cups and dirty plates were tended to quickly throughout the entire meal. Bonus points for what appeared to be the owner welcoming several customers by their first names as they stopped by for lunch. Always a good sign when restaurants have regulars. Food: 5/5. The last time I dined at an Indian food buffet was before the pandemic, so I had high hopes for my lunch experience. Indian Garden did not disappoint! From the freshness and quality of the food to the vast selection of both vegetarian and non vegetarian choices, the spread is fantastic. When we visited, there were 8 main courses, fried appetizers such as samosas and poori, side items such as birani and buttered naan, a soup and 2 desserts. Main course highlights included the goat curry, saag paneer and the tandoori chicken. However, best in show of the entire meal is the hot and fresh poori. These little warm dough puffs will have you noshing on them throughout the entire meal!

    Ahra J.

    We found this gem and we will definitely be going back here soon! We went for the lunch buffet and you can tell the business gets a lot of repeat customers. The host up front greeted everyone kindly and everyone that came in got seated immediately. With the lunch rush, the servers kept up very well! The lunch buffet had a great selection and everything was delicious ! I love meat options but I am always open to vegetarian options and this place has a great balance of both! My favorite item off the menu was the poori and one of the curry dishes ( I can't recall the name ).

    Buffet take away
    Dan A.

    Located in the Festival shopping center, you can't beat their lunch buffet. The buffet always has Samosas & Pakoras as starters. Tandoori Chicken, various Curry/ Saags, Vindaloo & Tikka Massala are also rotated. Two types of rice: Basmati & Kashmiri. Quality & taste are consistent & the lunch buffet (all you care to eat) is a bargain at $13.95 vs ordering off the menu. They do have buffet takeaway where you can self serve using a takeaway container. Naan is excellent! Service has always been friendly. The spot for Indian food in Bel Air!

    Papadam with several sauces is a delicious way to start your meal!!!
    Tracy J.

    Excellent choice for Indian food!! My husband got the butter chicken with jasmine rice. We shared the paneer naan bread which was hot and delish! I got the chicken satay - so good with the fresh peanut sauce. Jasmine rice and homemade fresh hummus. Everything was so good! It's a very busy take out spot but we ate in on a Friday night and it was pretty quite with lots of free parking. Our Nepali waiter was awesome!

    Big veggie samosa!!
    Jimmy T.

    On the road and getting hungry. Went to a place that was closed and this was the next stop on the list to appease the veggies and vegans in the group. Not always hopeful of places in giant strip mall locations but this seemed legitimate. Clean place, attentive service. The food came quickly and was delicious. We all opted to get and try different things so we could share which is always an added bonus to eating in a proper Indian restaurant. I am very full and satisfied. The garlic basil naan was soft and slightly crunchy on the thin edges, perfect.

    MacKenzie G.

    Truly some of the best Indian food I've ever had. The atmosphere of this place is beautiful. They mean it when they say fine dining. There are beautiful Indian paintings and architecture in the restaurants interior. The menu has a wide variety of options including a plethora of vegan and dairy free options. The customer service is phenomenal. The servers really care for the customers and serve you with a smile. The food is out of this world. Everyone that I ate with said it was the best Indian food that they have had so far. It was incredibly fresh and delicious.

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    Great food! Five stars! You are going to be in food heaven. Feels like you are in India.

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    I think this is really good Indian food. Very full of tasty spices and creamy goodness. I would recommend!

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    The best chicken/lamb tikka masala I've ever had, no doubt about it. Great service too.

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    Delicious food! Reasonable portions. Spice on point. Must give it try, it's a hidden gem.

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    Food was delicious. The crispy corn appetizer is delicious. We all had the chicken tika masala. Very tasty and basmati was perfect.

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    Cisu Vegan House

    Cisu Vegan House

    4.8
    (59 reviews)
    33.6 mi
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    Finally tried Cisu Vegan House after all the rave reviews and I can tell it will earn a place on my…read moreTop 10 list by the end of the year. I ordered the following items on Uber Eats: - Curry Puffs - Vegan Nuggets - Salt & Pepper Tofu - Black Pepper Ban Mein w/ Thick Noodles The portion sizes for the main dishes (Salt & Pepper Tofu and Ban Mein) were generous, about 2-3 servings and shareable. Which is pretty amazing considering the Ban Mein was $10 (on Uber Eats). I made sure to try a mix of dishes that both featured and didn't include meat substitutes...I was WOW'd by all of the food! As a meat eater, the vegan beef in the Ban Mein was very well seasoned and the flavor indiscernible from real meat. I was especially shocked by how much I enjoyed the vegan nuggets. They had a slightly nutty flavor (likely due to the oil) and a great texture. The salt & pepper tofu and curry puffs were standard, but good. Overall, the food at this restaurant runs a little spicier than usual American Chinese spots. Flavors like curry and five spice came through more, and two of the dishes I ordered used fresh peppers (instead of just pepper flakes). I loved it and will be ordering again!

    No onion no garlic restaurant....always a stop from a trip up north …read more I ordered these dishes recently; C4 Mapo Tofu - best vegetarian mapo tofu in all dmv vegetarian restos C5 Salt and Pepper Tofu - best dish for the fried at heart peeps. You have to spread the toppings so when you bite into the tofu, there is some flavor. best eaten once the dish comes out of the kitchen S5 Taro balls - breaded mashed taro needs the sauce that comes with it. Taro is a root often used in Chinese dishes and a healthy carb. Fried may be a different matter so that should balance out lol S9 Fried Wonton - not bad but all carbs; ratio of filling to wrap is 1:6,. While I liked it I wish there were more filling S13 Curry Puff - curried mashed potato in pastry. I like the taste and pastry, though the mouth feel is a bit weird. Better if potatoes were diced then it's similar to a samosa. Have ordered Thai green curry in the past and I love that. Green beans are good as well. Every thing is served in take out boxes and they have seating if you want to eat there. While I'm not a fan of that they use paper containers and most likely compostable and I probably should find out. Happy we have this restaurant in the DMV.

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    And Shawarma

    4.7
    (55 reviews)
    52.7 mi

    Clean restaurant and quick service. The bowls are not skimp and there are lots of fresh healthy…read moretoppings. You can also get your bowl over fries instead of rice or greens. The hummus is very good. The babaganoush is very smokey. The falafel are the best I have found other than the world famous Maoz, I just wish they were bigger so they would stay hot and moist longer. T. $6 for 5 doesn't feel right when I could eat 20 of them so unfortunately I won't be ordering them again. The falafel are clearly labeled vegan and gluten free, as are many other items. The sauces are very good and they squirt them from bottles that dispense a generous amount. The meat unfortunately does not come right off the spit but is held in a metal bin like chipotle so they can keep the line moving, but you can see the 3 giant spits roasting away in the back. The last thing I love about this place is that you get something you simply can not make at home. Even if you make shawarma style chicken and have rice and greens, there's no way you're making hummus and babaganoush and all the sauces and then you'd also have to buy 20 ingredients for the toppings... It's the same idea as chipotle or if you know Cava, it's more like that. The price starts at $12.99 and the only thing that raises the price is if you get lamb or steak or double meat. All toppings are included. It's worth mentioning again, the hummus is very good, perhaps the best I've ever had. Not only great flavor but it's the creamiest smoothest hummus.

    For a quick Saturday lunch, I decided to try And Shawarma. At 1pm, the establishment was almost…read moreempty and had no line at the chiptole-esque ordering counter. I ordered 2 shawarma to share - one classic shawarma wrap and one supreme chicken shawarma. Both were priced the same, $12.99 each. The classic chicken shawarma had saj bread, chicken, parsley salad, fries, pickles, and garlic sauce. This flavor profile emphasized the juicy, slow roasted flavor of the chicken, with parsley salad adding sharp herbal notes and the garlic sauce adding creamy richness. The supreme chicken shawarma had saj bread, chicken, hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, pickled red cabbage, pickles, and garlic sauce. I added spicy harissa and diced onions to it at no additional cost. The sauces and varies ingredients made this taste like a combo halal rice bowl. Price point seems quite reasonable for the quantity and customizability.

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