I've been writing reviews on this restaurant now for some years. Every time I eat here I find a new…read morereason. I've been eating here since Royal Nepal opened and was under different management. I've even dined at both the original (Brambleton, VA) and Arlington locations of Himalayan Wild Yak, a spin-off of sorts by two of the original owners. Both of these restaurants deserve your patronage as well when you're in either Arlington or out by Dulles. They are all great. The difference that Royal Nepal brings to the "table" is simple. They never lost that neighborhood feel and they don't take their patrons for granted. With a location down the block from the Birchmere and nestled in the up and coming Arlandria neighborhood of Alexandria, they project both a hometown restaurant feel as well as an adventurous vibe - have you ever eaten yak? The staff are real gems and the ambiance is a real treat from the "pickled veggies" on the window shelves down to the handmade Nepali napkins, this place is a virtual travelog. I can only say explore their menu and you're sure to find a treasure right here in the neighborhood.

First time trying Nepalese cuisine and our party had a great time! Great portions and flavor,…read morereasonable pricing, attentive service from staff. I liked how the pricing was reasonable even for dishes with lamb (the exact price of the dish is shown instead of charging extra for a better protein option). We also had momos as an appetizer.

I go here at least once a month and I live in PG COUNTY. I love the lamb dishes! The garlic naan,…read morefried chicken chili momos. The drinks are good and the menu is reasonably priced. The staff is great. The place is always clean.

Great lunch buffet. Yummy hot garlic naan. Chicken dishes yummy. Spinach veggie very tasty…read more Rice pudding dessert nice finish. Will be back. Good deal. Friendly staff. Quick service

Came here primarily to try momos for the first time and ended up really enjoying the experience!…read moreThe restaurant was pretty empty when we went, so the service was fast and attentive, and all of the food came out fresh, flavorful, and well presented. They also brought complimentary bread, which was a nice touch. What stood out the most was the value. For the amount of food we got, the prices were very reasonable for the area. We ordered chili chicken, biryani, and two orders of momos, and the biryani "for two" honestly could have fed four people. Even after all three of us ate, we still had enough leftovers for two or three full meals. Overall, really good food, generous portions, and a great value. Glad we gave this place a try.

In U.S. it is difficult to find dishes featuring Yak, wild boar, goat organs. So you know how…read moreexcited I was when I came across this restaurant. Immediately made a reservation for dinner, though it turned out that the restaurant had lots of empty seats (at 7:30-8:30pm). The dishes I tried: 1. Complimentary Sel Roti: fried rice flour "bagel". Crispy outside, sticky and soft and sweet inside. It was served with some Mula Achar (pickled radishes), whcih was too salty for me. 2. Roti: Feels like it is not whole wheat, unlike the rotis in many Indian restaurants. 3. Roasted Yak: I asked for rare and the restaurant did a good job. The meat was lean but very tender. A little bit gamy which was what I look for. It was served with brown and red sauces; both sauces were spicy, while the red was also slightly sweet. 4. Goat Bhutan: Basically fried goat intestine, goat stomach and goat liver, served with raw tomatoes, onions and puffed rice. Mostly crispy, like it was shallow-fried. The organs were delicious but too oily for me. 5. Brussels sprouts: It was said to be pan-fried but looked like roasted. Savory and sweet. Service was good and quick. Overall, if you like game meats and/or Nepali food you should try this restaurant.

I knew this place was good when I found myself thinking about the garlic mozzarella naan five days…read morelater. My husband and I have been fiercely loyal to the same Indian restaurant for years, but this meal may have changed everything. The garlic mozzarella naan was next-level, and the paneer tikka masala was so flavorful and comforting that I'm already planning my next order. Everything was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with care. It was so good I forgot to take a picture, even when I live by the motto that the gram eats first. Losing my loyalty to my longtime favorite wasn't on my 2026 bingo card, but here we are. Absolutely delicious.

I had ordered food to go from here before and had a good experience. We decided to dine in this…read morepast weekend. They had a promo that would give you a free entree to-go with the purchase of dine-in one. That seemed like a great deal but unfortunately the portions of both were wayyy too small for the price point. Probably with both portions you would make one entree somewhere else. We were disappointed as this practice seemed a little deceiving. Service was nice, ambiance was a little outdated but clean.

This is the BEST Indian place in Old Town! We've lived here about 3 years and we just wish we'd…read moretried it sooner. The food and service were amazing! It also has a really cool vibe on the inside. It's situated at the bottom of the Hyatt on King/Harvard. We ordered the samosa chat, pav bhaji, butter chicken, and CTM. Everything was so delicious. The samosa chaat comes with the tamarind and mint dressings already mixed in. Our server, Sam, was attentive and super kind! He offered us extra rice when we were a bit too enthusiastic with our curry portions. I cannot recommend this place enough!

My cousin and her husband met me in Old Town for lunch a couple Saturdays ago. Initially, we wanted…read moreto grab American brunch nearby, but the wait was over an hour, so we decided to go to Indochen. It's tucked inside of the hotel lobby, a bit odd, but the food was good. STEAMED CHICKEN MOMO (6) - 13 The chicken momos sat on top of a creamy chili garlic sauce that was a bit spicy. The momos were juicy and the filling was soft and flavorful. Good appetizer to share between the three of us. BUTTER CHICKEN - 19 Creamy and rich, tasted a bit sweeter than I was used to, almost like a chicken tikka masala. Pretty standard, but got the job done. Plenty of chicken in our curry. SAAG PANEER - 19 Vibrant green with the perfect loose, creamy texture that wasn't too chunky. Good amount of paneer in our portion. The spinach actually tasted like spinach, which I find rare at other restaurants that also serve saag/palak paneer. Definitely one of the better ones I've had! GARLIC NAAN - 4 Pretty typical, but good nonetheless. It was a bit greasy than I would have liked, but went well with the curries when we wanted to switch between bites of the basmati rice. Portions were pretty big and generous. Everything we ordered hit and all above average. The three of us were quite full after sharing an app + naan + two entrees. Stop by if you're in the area!

The buffet for $18 can't be beat. The buffet food is hot and well cooked. There's also dessert and…read morefresh fruit. My friends and I were pretty happy with the meat and vegetarian options. The only thing to note is there are more limited options if you're vegan. The restaurant is clean and spacious. We got there at 11:30 and were some of the first customers of the day. The place slower filled up as we had our lunch. The servers were friendly and kept coming around to refill our waters. I will definitely be coming back.

Best south asian buffet momos I've had both plump and juicy, not dried out. The mango chutney is…read morebright and tangy and I went back for it twice. Naan came out soft and blistered with real flavor, and the palak paneer was creamy with tender paneer. Service was elegant and attentive without hovering. I'll be back.

I was so surprised that Raaga had evolved to Himalayan Spice & Grill. I remembered going there from…read moreweekend brunch from time to time. With the new name and updated interior, the food is just as good when the restaurant was under the Raaga name. Vegetarian and protein mains were oh so gooooood!!! The staff were attentive and accommodating to our large group. Also, we got an opportunity to meet up with the owners who were the kindest people. I would recommend their appetizers like the vegetable pagodas for a great start of your meal. I will definitely visit again.

We have been going to Raaga for a long time and was surprised to see it had name change. But was…read morerelieved that it is the same ownership, just going for a big refresh and adding some new menu items. We have always gotten great service there as well as excellent take away. My favorites are the lamb saag, paneer mahkani, paneer pakora, anything tandori. The new flooring and pain job make for a nice ambiance as well. It's just a solid reliable go to Indian restaurant. Their lunch buffet is also very well done.

The food here is so well done! We got the chicken biriyani and the butter chicken, wow oh wow!! So…read moremuch flavor in every bite and my fiance and I were just super impressed!! Even eating the leftovers were delicious and made me crave more. The mango lassi here is also a must freshly made Small thing we did pay $3.50 for garlic naan and were only given one piece, a little much for one piece

It's a fast casual Indian restaurant . My dishes (no garlic no onion) of choice:…read morePlain dosa Sambar Coconut chutney Paneer Tikka Masala Samosas 5 stars for the paneer tikka masala...Pleasant staff...If you decide to dine in and have food to take home, they make this convenient by placing it on a service table. What's on it? Drinking water, cups, to go utensils, to go boxes, bags for your to go box. You do have to take your serveware to a bussing (is that a word and probably not spelled right) and trash station. Nice, clean ambiance.

I love ordering food from here. I have only ever ordered to go when I want to enjoy delicious food…read morefrom the comfort of my home. Parking can be a little challenging during the day so I tend to pick up around 8:30 to 9 pm when street parking becomes available. Their take out boxes have generous portions for me to enjoy leftovers the next day too. This time I ordered chicken biryani and tandoori chicken. The biryani was insanely flavorful without being too oily or spicy. The tandoori chicken came with 4 pieces of chicken with a sauce and rice. All the food was amazing and we had leftovers for the next day!

Oh my gosh! Amazing food. only food from Nepal once before in my life... This is unbelievable!…read moreWhat a hidden gem down in old Alexandria, near the water! I was a little concerned being vegetarian, but they had vegetarian entrées and accommodated everything beautifully! My husband is not vegetarian and loved every bite! Had Veggie Samosa with the two dipping sauces... This is a delicious bread filled with the yummiest filling I've ever had! And the outer bread was just amazing. As I write this, I could eat it again! It's so good!!!!

The bottom line: great happy hour update. Just visited for the first time in a while and ate/drank…read morethe full happy hour menu (all the food and a couple of drink). The service was fast and attentive, the outside was sun baked, and thr food was tasty. We got two servings of thr chicken tikka nachos, but the only thing that wasn't a smash hit was the bel puhri. The total bill was half of what we would have paid for burgers and fries, what a tasty bargain!

Spice Kraft was delicious! The mango lassi was thick and so fruity. The curry rice bowl had huge…read moreportions and was so flavorful! I really enjoyed the curry chickpeas. I tried the lemon turmeric basmati rice, and it was a little too lemony for my liking with all the other flavors, but it was good. I'll get the regular basmati rice next time because I'll definitely be back!