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    Indian Express

    3.7 (279 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Chana Masala - very greasy and the chickpeas are hard
    Jessica L.

    I was elected to try a new place! Neighbors said they liked it and I wanted to give it a go... Just ordered for lunch some Chana masala and naan. The chickpeas are hard and the sauce is mostly oil. My first bite was a whole cardamom clove. It just is meh at best. The buttered naan was missing... butter. There's better Indian food out there...

    This place is a hidden gem. I got the chicken TK masala with the garlic naan bread and I'm telling you this place checks every box for delicious Indian food. I come here at least once a week and it's so good. I live in Baltimore and my girlfriend lives here in Silver Spring and other than seeing her I always very much look forward to eating at Indian express it is the greatest Indian food around here and they don't get that much business. I have no idea why maybe because people don't know about it but it's so great. If you're looking for some delicious Indian food in Wheaton. You have to at least try this place. It's connected to the Chinese produce market. It's a little hard to find but well worth finding.

    4. Drunken Noodle Thai Iced Tea Chicken Coconut Lemongrass Soup
    Anne-Olive N.

    The food is really just...bleh. Nothing special from this place and I probably wouldn't order it again. On the pro side, the portions are HUGE like one entree can feed two/three people, probably even more. The delivery service was very quick and they honored the expected time. Drunken noodles were mostly spice, not enough of the rest of the seasonings and definitely not enough beef (disappointing since you have pay extra for it). The chicken pad thai was pretty plain with no additional spices. The basil fried rice was also mediocre. The chicken coconut lemongrass soup wasn't the best I've had, but it was ok and full of mushrooms which I loved. Everything here is just pretty OK, but nothing you need to go out of you way for unless you want large portions without that high of taste.

    Won Sen Soup
    John H.

    Hmm...mixed thoughts on this place. My daughter wasn't feeling well and wanted soup and this place showed plenty of options. I stopped to place an order for carry out and was a little suspect when there was no one in the place (Sat night) and the employees were actually eating dinner. They jumped up to take my order right away. The Woon Sen Soup ($6) was her preference and she ended up really enjoying it - which was great. We decided to order Veggie Spring Rolls ($5) to start and they were pretty well burnt. I decided to go with the Geang Kiew Wan ($12) and while it was okay - it really was more of a soup vs an entree. And the tiny little box of rice was inadequate. Rice is not a big expense....seems like they wouldn't cut corners on that item. Service was quick (but it should be since there was no one else there).

    shredded vegetables in a black container
    Alex S.

    twice i have asked them for no carrots in my food due to a severe allergy and twice they have given me carrots anyway. the carrots aren't even mixed in with the food, they just pile a bunch of carrots on as a garnish. do not order if you have any allergy concerns, they do not care about you. edit: this establishment also refuses to admit they ruined my dish and issue a refund, so in case the owners are curious what "no carrots" looks like at Thai Taste Express, here you go.

    a fork in a bowl of food

    i picked up my food last night. The guy was nice, but foods were not as I thought it would be. And as I was eating I felt something hard under my teeth and when I took it out it was a piece of plastic. See pic. A small piece would have been ok,as accident does happen , but that's unacceptable. I don't even know what else i must have eaten without noticing. They just lost a customer.

    Shrimp chicken dumpling
    Judy R.

    I can't believe growing up in this area I haven't been to this restaurant. It's on Fern St next to an Asian grocery. Free parking, yes free! Amazing for this area of downtown Wheaton. It's a small local place, very clean and family owned. Our server was really friendly and was super attentive. We ordered appetizers and a couple entrees. Dumplings were very good. Fried dumpling different but good. Panang was very flavorful and a good amount of chicken. I sometimes like my sauce a little less thin. Spice was medium which I think is perfect. Eggplant with Pork was simply exceptional. Perfectly cooked eggplant was a touch sweet, extra onions and pork thin and flavorful. Overall a very good meal and took some home to enjoy for lunch! I will definitely be retuning and took carry out menu with me!

    Pad Thai Soft Shell Crab YUMMMMM!!!

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    I liked it a lot...come try for yourself. A gem that I will frequent. Liked it!!!!!!!

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    Pad kee mao was way too sweet and the noodles were a pasty consistency instead of chewy and sticky. Veggie dish was bland.

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    The outside of the restaurant isn't perfect , but the food is really good , they deserve more good review

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    I come here all the time. The food is great and the price can't be beat. Easily the best Thai restaurant in the D.C. Area in my opinion.

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    Everything we get from here is amazing from the appetizers, soups, curries, noodle dishes you can't go wrong.

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    I lived and ate in Thailand for more than 4 years and the food here is close to being there. The duck soup is remarkable.

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    3.5 mi
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    Great little food counter inside Mom's organic Market that sells salads, bowls, juices and baked…read moregoods. They have many vegan and vegetarian options, everything is organic and healthy. Got the vegan black bean quesadilla and mixed berry muffin. At 99 cents each, the muffin is a great price. It looks and tastes homemade, and not as sweet and "cakey" as other commercial bakery muffins. It was moist with sweetness from mostly the blueberries and cranberries (nothing dried, all fresh). Loved it and will buy again. The quesadilla was made to go on a hot skillet. The tortilla was perfectly toasted and crispy. It was stuffed with vegan cheese, black beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and corn. The beans were seasoned well (chipotle) and the vegan cheese and veggies complemented perfectly. Came with also a side portion of spicy crema sauce which added a kick to the dish. Staff was polite, food is great! Will continue supporting these businesses!

    Im sorry but the service and portion sizes have gone way down at this location. I've been coming to…read morethis place since it first opened over a decade ago. Back then the food quantity and the service were top notch-great service with a smile and good quantity portion size. Since then, everything has gone downhill and this place is hit or miss depending on who makes your food, not to mention that anything worth having or anything that is not a cheap item has been removed from the menu (ex: hearts of palm, and now even the popular jackfruit tacos!) Only the cheapest ingredients left behind such as beans, chickpeas, onions, cilantro so they can major profit more and more. The menu has become boring to everyone I know with no exciting new items but just the same old and taking away certain items that the customers love. (Other Moms locations I go to switch up their menus with yummy offerings that Ive never seen offered at this location) Their prices have also gone up quite a couple of times since before covid and on top of that their portion sizes have lessened by more than 50% and still they get stingy only at this location when scooping the scoops always shaking the spoon to lessen the portion of each scoop and still finding sneaky ways to raise the prices more or take away anything that might cost more. Ive also noticed they only hire Hispanics now which I don't care but they definitely do not give service with a smile and half the time they don't understand what you are asking for and get rude if you sub or ask for something that might require a change. I am Spanish so of course I understand the language and alot of times they talk bad or whisper to each other right in front of me when you are undecided or make changes to the menu items. In my opinion, a different manager is needed that values customer service as the current manager is rude and does not like when you ask for substitutions and very stingy as well with portion sizes. Back in the day if i wanted half a scoop of one topping and half of another on my tacos it was ok, not anymore. A lot of people who don't come here often rate good as a good lunch spot but when you come here consistency, you start to see the flaws and lack of service,

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    Cisu Vegan House

    4.8
    (59 reviews)
    17.7 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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    Simple Vegan

    5.0
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    Simple Vegan catered a residential retreat I was attending and here's how I feel about it…read more I. Was. Blown. Away! Look, I enjoy my animal proteins quite a lot thankyouverymuch, but I have earnestly been transitioning to a more plant-forward diet due to a number reasons (hey, probably the same as yours!). Mosty I admire how the best plant-based chefs can make their recipes flavorful and filling...because it's literally more difficult from a scientific point of view (glutamates, etc.)! Over the course of two lunches and dinner offered by Simply Vegan, I can say that Nikevia really topped the charts in terms of wonderful vegan chefs. The multi-course menus were hearty, fresh, FLAVORFUL and delicious without feeling heavy at all. She had a wonderful touch with flavored waters (yes, she even flavors them better than anyone I've known!) and personal service. I very much hope that I find the occasion to have her cater an event that I organize! Or, at the very least, that others will take this review as a serious endorsement of her cooking chops. Please consider this wonderful chef and her company for your next event. Thank you, Nikevia!!

    Good, clean, flavorful food. I ordered the Valentine's Day Special and shared it with my dear…read moreboyfriend, who is a very harsh food critic. Long story short, he ate the majority of the meal and raved about it the entire time. As for myself, I especially enjoyed the dessert which wasn't too sweet and had the most gorgeous mouth feel throughout. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed, trust!

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    Great Sage

    4.2
    (782 reviews)
    13.3 mi
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    Came here twice over the past few months, once for brunch and once for dinner. So impressed to have…read morethis quality of food at a purely plant-based restaurant. I think it's excellent in general, not just compared to other vegan restaurants. I give Great Sage 5 stars, meaning everything was tasty and I was impressed. Well balanced flavor in all the dishes. Cheese didn't feel oily or fake, just nice and creamy. Staff is great. Space feels clean and open. Wish it was a little cheaper so I could come more often. However FYI - happy hour on M-F 3-6pm where tapas are $6 instead of $9 and appetizers are $12 instead of $18. Definitely makes it more doable!

    Hey friends! This is an unfortunate review. So, the first time I visited Great Sage, I felt the…read moresense that I wasn't welcomed. More particularly, because of my race. I didn't comment nor react to that feeling as I didn't have hard evidence as the staff did not blatantly do/say anything to me. Fast forward, to a year later at my next visit. That feeling was confirmed. Both times I visited with my godmother, who is Caucasian. My issue is with the hostess and NOT the entire staff. It started when we entered and my godmother was greeted warmly and I got a side eye. Hmmm. When we were leaving, I was walking in front of my godmother, she was about two feet behind me. The hostess say absolutely nothing me as I walk by but says "have a great night" to my godmother. To me, these were blatant acts telling me that I was not welcomed. This is unacceptable and unfortunate. Everyone should be allowed and feel welcomed in any establishment regardless of race. This behavior from the hostess was disappointing. I will not be returning to Great Sage.

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    4.3
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    very happy with my experience at dc vegan! the atmosphere is very relaxed and wasn't super loud…read morewhile i was there. there have indoor seating as well as a cute little lifted patio! i did miss the location and walk by it 2-3x before i identified that dc vegan was UP the stairs--definitely something to note before going. the food was a 10/10! i really enjoyed my chicken caesar salad, and the cauliflower wings are divine! i can't even describe how much i enjoyed the carrot cake. it also wasn't difficult to find something that didn't contain any of my allergens, and the staff was knowledgeable about the menu items. if i am ever in dc again, i will definitely be coming back! one of my favorite vegan restaurants for sure.

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