We eat here once every other week. Their food can be spicy so I would order down a level or two here (Or three)The customer service is great, very friendly and personable. We always get the butter chicken and a chicken curry dish. The lamb is great too. They do put a good amount of meat in each serving. One serving is enough for two people. The rice dish for two is enough for 4 people with leftovers. The lunch menu has smaller portions and well priced. Happy hour at the bar ends at 6pm during the week. read more

I've been here twice so far and everything is DELICIOUS!! Tonight, I got their chicken tikka masala and it was everything I wanted- warm, creamy and lightly spiced. Can't wait to try more of the menus Update: Indochen has added new menu items and their Tandoori Chicken sandwich is excellent!! read more

Indochen - Tandoori Chicken Sandwich - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Got takeout for the family here the other night. Ordering process was easy and food was ready on time. The best things we got were the chicken tikka masala, garlic naan and chili chicken. The Chana masala, chicken curry and shrimp fried rice were all good, nothing too special. Was given plenty of rice too! Sometimes places skimp, but there was more than enough and it was cooked perfectly. Only complaint was the curry sauces were all a bit oily and separated - both night of and when heated for leftovers. read more

Love it! Both the Indian and the Chinese dishes are excellent, and there's even some fusion going on with the fried rice (it's basmati)! The fried whole pompano, as well as the sardine, is EXCELLENT. The lamb dumplings outstanding. DEFINITELY get some of the brussels sprouts. Oh, and the chow mein noodles are Grrrrreat! Everything has a nice lo-midlevel heat to it too. read more

I live across the street and its the best food ever. Staff is great You will leave fully satified read more

Recently opened, Indochen gave a great first impression, from the decor to the service to the amazing food. If you're a fan of Asian food - ranging east asian and south asian flavors - this place will not disappoint as it has numerous options from your classic fried rice or chop suey to the mandarin fish. We ordered: Chicken Tikka Masala (comes w rice) - very tasty, good serving size. the chicken was tender and cooked well. Garlic naan - (2) very tasty, great to dip in with the masala dish. Mandarin Fish - super interesting and delicious dish. i couldn't put my finger on all the spices/flavors but whatever they were, it worked! Huge whole fish, so plentiful to share. I recommend eating family style here! read more

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Delicious food located in a nice area of Alexandria. The lunch special is a great deal and has a variety of options to choose from. The starters that we tried were the pork belly, shrimp, and spring rolls. Wish the spring rolls had more than two in an order. Aside from that the portion sizes were great! I had the butter chicken and my coworkers had the chicken tikka masala and chicken curry. They said it has a great spice and that the dishes were moist and packed with flavor. I would return and am interested in trying their other entrees! Only thing is the food took a while to come out. read more

Food is very high quality and the service is good. They have a good selection with some great Indian dishes.

Lots of indoor seating with limited outdoor seating. Plenty of free street parking. Reasonably priced craft cocktails ($10). Ordered the saag paneer (quality ingredients and not overly processed spinach, cheese wasn't salty like other establishments), butter chicken (incredibly tender chicken and flavorful sauce), garlic naan, and mint sauce. All served with a side of rice. Total bill set us back around $80. Hesitated visiting bc it was a combo of Chinese and Indian (admittedly we didn't try any of the Chinese inspired dishes) but we will definitely be back. read more

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Great!! It's a little on the more expensive side, but the food is good!! The service is fine and the ambiance is really nice. We always get a few appetizers and we pretty much change those appetizers every time we visit. The food is overall good!! I'd recommend read more

Having heard positive things, I decided to drop by IndoChen's stand alone restaurant recently for dinner. It's directly located across from the beautiful Brenman Park; and the neighborhood has ample free street parking, even at 6pm. Walking in you're greeted with a simple, but chic interior and we were quickly seated by staff. I went hoping to experience unique Nepali flavors ... and looking to answer the question: what flavors are forged by a people sandwiched geographical between India and China. We kicked off dinner with cocktails, and they tasted great heavenly. I highly recommend you give one a shot. We ordered garlic naan and lamb dumplings for appetizers. The naan was heavenly; soft & chewy, buttered, and flavorful. And the dumplings were freshly made and mouth watering. The name of the dip we got for the naan escapes me but it was something else too and I loved the serving wear used with it's decorated copper handles. With things starting out so strong; I was surprised that the only "miss" of the evening was unfortunately the pork ribs! I really wanted to love these, as they were prepped well (no membrane) and tender. But unfortunately they were completely over seasoned; with the chef using far too much hoisin sauce. Which is best used sparingly because of how salty it is. It was unfortunately a star losing seasoning mishap. Unexpectedly, the fried rice its served with? Was quite literally the best I've had in years. It was just incredible. I left IndoChen wondering if I ordered their best dishes. I also couldn't readily spot (lack of cultural experience and minimal menu descriptions) what dishes I should order to best experience Nepali flavors; and see how those differ from dishes that may exist in India or China, but seasoned differently. And it's why I need to return to try more! While I don't recommend the pork ribs; it's clear the food here is prepared with care. And I want to give them another shot. read more

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Enjoyed a great lunch here recently with my parents. Everyone loved their meals. They have a nice lunch special that offers a large portion of food with a small upcharge to add naan. Totally worth it. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I went here for dinner with my best friend. The single best samosas I have ever had. They were spicy but not overwhelming and the cilantro sauce in the middle was incredible. We also had the salmon balls and pork belly small plates. The salmon ball sauce was incredible but could be a bit spicier. It was garlicky perfection. The balls were a bit dense but that's a minor thing. The pork belly was cooked soooo well. The sauce was meh. It was heavily honey based and wayy too sweet. The pork belly in the fish ball sauce would be amazing. For our entrees we shared the chicken chop suey butter chicken and lamb Rogan Josh. There chop suey was absolutely incredible. Just amazing. Get this dish!!! The butter chicken was good but could also use more spice. I love that they use dark meat and cashew paste. The lamb Rogan Josh was great. I liked it more than the butter chicken. I wish the food came out a bit hotter temperature wise... It felt like it was just warm The restaurant is a bit pricey but the ambience is incredible and it is nice. Worth it. Service was good with filling the water glasses and clearing plates but it was impossible to flag down a server to see if we can get some spice sauces *I saw they have this chili oil or vinegar sauce that I wanted to try but couldn't get hold of a waiter to try*. Also carpool. Parking is impossible. read more

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The food was delicious, and I would definitely consider Indochen for takeout. We had Chicken Briyani and appetizers. However, service was mixed from the very beginning. I tried to create an online reservation from the website, and the automated response said, "We'll get back to you!". That didn't happen. At 7 pm, I called for a 7:30 reservation. Someone answered, and that worked. When we arrived, there was no host. We stood around for five minutes until we flagged down some staff. They handed us cheap black-and-white menus that looked like they were run off an in-house printer. Service was satisfactory; this is the restaurant for you if keeping your water glass filled is essential. However, the waitstaff didn't ask me if I wanted a second beer, but I did get more water. The ambient noise level was loud for me--lots of hard surfaces. read more

I ordered the pork ribs for two and garlic naan for takeout, and wow it's a lot of food! The portions could definitely serve three people and not just two. The food was freshly prepared and well packaged for take away, which I appreciated. While pork ribs aren't the main attraction at Indochen, I have to say that I recommend it highly for repeat customers. The meat was tender and soft, and the fried rice had a mix of vegetables, eggs, and more. I ordered food for take out, but the restaurant was brightly lit and large. The staff were quick to answer my questions and ensured that my order was ready. Indochen also has a separate dining area sectioned off for private parties. read more

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This restaurant is not as close to me as so many in Old Town but I just had to venture out to try it and the drive was very much worth it. This is a hidden gem in the Cameron Station community and it definitely did not disappont. The chicken spring rolls with that delectable sweet and sour sauce (which BTW was still crispy when I got home 20 minutes later) was so delicious. They contained more chicken than vegetables which I really liked. The Kale Chaat was a wonderful surprise and that, too, was so delicately crispy when I got home. It was so well done and how this appetizer maintained its crispiness amazed me. I loved all the tasty accompaniments. The pork belly with that orange glaze with a hint of ginger was so savory. I didn't think it was spicy but maybe some consider ginger as "spicy", not me. It was scrumptious nonetheless. For my entree I ordered Chicken Chow Mein and this was also quite scrummy. I had to tell them to leave out the green peppers because I did not want a gastrointestinal catastrophe. The noodles tasted like there was a hint of curry in them. YUM!! The Lamb Rogan Josh... OMG!!! It was so full of flavor and the lamb practically melted in my mouth. The aroma from it tortured me on my drive home. You get a side of basmati rice which soaks up that amazing sauce. Perfection!! I also got a side of their garlic naan which was wonderful. It was so fresh, herbaceous and garlicky. I loved everything about all the food I ordered. I can't wait to go back and try their other offerings. I definitely highly recommend this restaurant for a change of pace. You will be pleasantly pleased. read more

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I had my Birthday dinner there last night (Halloween). The food was fabulous. The service a little inattentive. Maybe they were distracted? Most important, everyone enjoyed their food. read more

Indochen - A nice surprise from the restaurant. Happy Birthday to me. - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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This was my first time dining indoors since the pandemic hit, and oh it was good to be back!! Restaurant had plenty of space and I felt very safe there Covid-wise. Now onto the food! I got a cocktail to celebrate the occasion, which was pretty good. We wanted to get the kale chaat and melon chaat but they were sold out, so we ordered the samosas (solid) and the chili chicken. It was so nice to eat chili chicken fresh again, and you can really taste the depth of flavoring they use. That was delicious! We couldn't decide between several items for our entrees, so the waiter suggested we try the ribs from the sharing section of the menu. These were fall-off-the-bone tender and quite tasty. These would be a great value for a family, but for the two of us the portion on this dish was HUGE. We'll have several meals of leftovers to enjoy though! I'm definitely planning to come back and try the rest of their menu! Thanks Indochen for a great dining experience! read more

The food is always phenomenal at Indochen! Indochen is among the most consistently amazing Indian restaurants in all of the DMV and boasts my personal favorite dish, the crispy kale chaat. You cannot go wrong with any menu item, but that and the mutter paneer are to die for! read more

I'm actually pretty surprised this place has such a high review. I was really excited when I saw that they had Manchurian, we drove 30 minutes to get here. I will say the ambience is really perfect, I thought it was gorgeous from the second I walked in. However, other than that, the service was really far too slow. I can't count the number of times that we asked each other at the table "when are we going to get to order?" And the food was subpar. Generally, I probably would've finished a very large portion of my food. Today I took over half of it home, because I just really wasn't that impressed. I got the chow mein, veg Manchurian, and fried tofu.... They were okkkkk, but I wouldn't get them again. Also, when I asked my friends if their food was good, the response I got from everyone was "eh." So.......... Not horrrrrible....... But not the best. read more

Indochen - Veggie Chow Mein Vegetable Manchurian - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Food was very tasty, service was promise, ambience was pleasant and easy to get reservations. read more

Indochen - Vegetarian manchurian, kale bhel, beet salad - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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This restaurant is one of the hidden gems in the DMV! It was started by two folks who once worked at a Michelin starred restaurant and it shows. If you're looking for ambiance and a diverse menu that caters to every taste, then you have to come and check this place out. The drinks are also nothing short of excellent (even the non-alcoholic ones I had). read more

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This review is long overdue! I and my wife went to dine in at Indochen around August of 2020. The menu has something for everyone including a wide variety of Nepalese, Indian, and Chinese selections. We totally loved the fusion of these different cuisines. All the dishes were fairly priced and the portion size was just right: one of the reasons we were able to try so many items during our visit. We both enjoyed everything that came to our table. The service is deeply efficient. All the staffs are extremely loyal and professional. They ensured that we had a great dining experience. Great food, even better hospitality. Shout out to their staffs! Thank you for the awesome vibes, flavorful dishes and refreshing drinks. We are planning for our next visit soon! read more

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Stopped by here for a weeknight dinner with a few friends. We ordered the chicken dumplings, chili chicken, chicken spring roll to share and i ordered the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan. I was blown away. Every bite was extremely good and super flavorful. Would love to return again some time soon to try other items on the menu. read more

Amazing. Never disappointed. Definitely recommend. Their Aged Manhattan is epic. Put this on your "must try" list.

IndoChen was phenomenal. Their entrees are so delicious and they come out fairly quickly. Their spicy margarita is a must have! I love Margaritas and this one is just extra special and full of flavor! If you love pork belly, they have an amazing to share platter just such an amazing introduction to your meal. The cauliflower entree was also just as delectable. The star of the show was the tikka masala of course! We asked them if they could bring spicy sauce on the side and it was perfect! Their dishes are made for every palate whether you like it very little spice you can always ask for the spicy sauce and add more to your liking. The service was awesome any waiter that walked by helped us out wether we wanted another drink or to refill our water, or had questions the menu. The interior is beautiful! Now that it is getting nice outside you can also take advantage of their beautiful outside seating overlooking a gorgeous park you can take a walk after your meal. read more

Indochen - Pork Belly every last bite was equally as delicious as the first! - Chinese Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

They have good food. Quiet place to have a lunch. The bread is good. Nice people, nice service. It's not a busy area. read more

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Their lunch bowl special was so filling and delicious! We ordered the butter chicken and the lamb rogan josh bowls along with 2 orders of their garlic naan. The butter chicken was so tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. Lamb was good as well and the sauce was very flavorful. The garlic naan came out piping hot with plenty of fresh garlic bits cooked in. Service was attentive and very sweet. I can't wait to order take out or come back to dine here again for dinner! read more

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This restaurant is in the spot of the old London Curry House. They still serve the chicken vindaloo which is a great for me. The naan is fresh and the rice also very good. Service was ok; not super attentive. The food is worth it. read more

Delicious dinner. We ordered the chicken spring roll and samosa to start, and both were mouth watering delicious. For our entrees we ordered the shrimp chow mein and the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan. Everything was tasty - the tikka masala was rich and the chow mein, although a little greasy, was flavorful. The naan was awesome. Our server was friendly, although very quiet. The atmosphere is a little bland, but clean and roomy. One minor compaint my spouse had was that the chow mein noodles were lo mein noodles, so not exactly what was expected. Overall, great food and good experience. read more

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Indochen is the spot! Tucked right in between small shops, houses, and a park reminiscent of My Fair Lady, this is the place to go. My friend and I went here after spending the day in Arlington down by the water front. I was looking for that perfect blend of Indian/SE Asian food, as well as indoor dining since it was rainy. Indochen is that place. We found this spot on Yelp (yay!) and drove about 20 minutes. Parking was super easy as there's plenty of street parking along the park. They have contactless pickup for takeout orders and are social distance seating. They have a beautiful photo worthy wall of green which just adds to the cool vibe. We ordered two glasses of white wine and the shared plate chicken biryani. For appetizers we ordered the chicken and lamb dumplings and orange shrimp. We didn't have to wait long between the apps and main course. The dumplings came with a similar sauce for momos. The shrimp was fire!!! The flavors popped and I could have ordered an entire bowlful of just the shrimp. The biryani shared plate was huge!! It came with the traditional yogurt sauce in the middle and a solid amount of chicken pieces. So much deliciousness and the spice level was perfect. This is now on my Arlington rotation and I can't wait to try more items. read more

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Excellent service and tasty food! We ordered the lamb chops which were prepared exactly the way we requested. The restaurant area is smaller as it is part of a hotel lobby; great use of the open space. Noise level is medium. We will definitely be back to enjoy once again. read more

We kind of stumbled on this place while looking for something different in Alexandria. It's in a residential area off of Duke street, so we had never passed it before. What a great find! The food is delicious and staff very friendly. We will definitely be back read more

This place used to be called London curry house a while back but they changed their name. Regardless the food and service are still great! I always get the butter chicken and naan! read more

Great food, great service and great ambiance. Like a lot of places, the servings were large - and it was wonderful to be able to enjoy the leftovers! read more

Sorry for the belated review. We were on our way to the restaurant and it was snowing. Fortunately, the weather calmed down and we carefully walked into the entrance. Very nice street views through the large glass windows. We ordered the Butter Chicken, Chickpea Curry, Garlic Naan, and Buttered Naan. Delicious! read more

All we can say is "wow"! We were always wowed coming here when it was called the London Curry House but always suspected the owners were up to something different that reflected who they are. They do not disappoint!! Indochen is like a breath of fresh Himalayan air. The dishes we've tried are all amazing. Yesterday, we had the chicken spring roll, soybean salad, Mandarin fish and veggie chow mein topped with the sesame tofu. Still thinking about how good everything was and how everything was perfectly balanced with subtle flavors of the orient and India. This place is a true gem!! read more

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Fantastic service and food. Food is a mix of south Asian and Chinese dishes. Their naan bread is probably the best I have ever had. Only restaurant in America that you'd find world class naan bread and Chinese style pork belly. We primarily ordered South Asian dishes and find them amazing. The services were team effort and they were all hospitable and attentive. read more

I ordered delivery and it was extremely good. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and samosa 2 pack and they were excellent. It's pricy but the portions were quite large in my opinion. I have enough for lunch tomorrow or could have split it! Definitely recommend read more

Tried this place on a whim with friends for restaurant week and we were not disappointed! We tried a variety of appetizers and entrees and everything was delicious. Every chicken dish was so moist and flavorful - some of the best chicken I've ever had out! Great flavors. Don't skip on the spicy margarita, also! Great service as well - very humble servers and prideful of their food. Didn't take any pictures because everything was so yummy!! Tons of leftovers and a nice portion of naan. read more