I've been coming here for ~3 years, and it's one of my favorite local spots whenever I'm craving…read moreIndian food. The quality has been consistently excellent, which is why I keep coming back. Kuldip is always so kind, welcoming, and helpful, and the friendly service makes every visit even better. My go to orders are the Butter Chicken, Samosa Chaat, and Bhindi Masala. Every dish is full of flavor, and I've never left disappointed. If you're looking for delicious Indian food and great service, I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Solid Indian food here. We've been coming here over the years mostly for take out. Since my last…read morereview, they renovated the interior and looks much more warm and inviting. While we were there, it was obvious that a bulk of their business is take out. Plenty of people came in to pick up their orders. One of my biggest gripes of late with their take out has been the portion size. It is noticeably smaller than other places. So when we sat down to eat, I was pleased to know that we could get more rice. We had 3 bowls of rice. But the nicest part was we didn't even have to ask. The guy asked us if we wanted more rice...3 times! I think I may have to eat there more often.

There's three Biryani Grills in the area, but my friend insisted that the Aldie location was the…read morebest. We went with a large group for a very late lunch this past Sunday, which worked out perfectly because we could order a ton of food and try a bit of everything. Despite it being well past lunch hour, at least half of the tables were still filled. Service was a bit slow, though, and we spent a fair amount of time waiting for our server to take our order or for our food to arrive. PACHI MIRCHI GOBI - 13.99 The fried cauliflower was crunchy and loaded with chilis, spices, and aromatics. Sadly, there was also an aggressive amount of cilantro, so I spent more time than I'd like picking the leaves off my food. Still, it was a good appetizer to keep us from getting too cranky while waiting for our entrees. PANEER MAJESTIC - 14.99 The paneer was cut in the shape of Fritos corn chips, which was something I hadn't seen before. It was quite saucy, but the thin, small pieces felt overcooked and had more of a firm tofu-like texture than the soft, mozzarella-like texture I was hoping for. There was also, unfortunately, more cilantro. TANDOORI CHICKEN - 17.99 This came out sizzling in a skillet, and the fragrant smoke immediately made my mouth water. It was already 3 PM and I was hungry, so the timing couldn't have been better. Each piece was incredibly well-seasoned and juicy. My tongue was burning a little by the end, but I didn't care because it tasted so amazing straight off the skillet. I'd highly recommend this. CURRY LEAF CHICKEN - 14.99 I've never had curry leaf chicken before, but I'm officially a fan. The chicken was tender, bathed generously in a curry leaf-based sauce with a complex depth of flavor. I couldn't quite tell you what all the spices were, but I knew I kept reaching back for another piece. CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI - 14.99 A pretty standard Hyderabadi-style biryani, with the chicken tucked underneath the generously spiced rice. Each bite had a nice dry heat, and the chicken was pretty good, but it wasn't particularly memorable compared to some of the other dishes we ordered. MUTTON BIRYANI (GOAT) - 16.99 This is my friend's favorite biryani, and after trying it, I can see why. Similar to the chicken biryani, the mutton was served underneath the rice, but the meat itself was the star. It was incredibly tender and not gamey at all, with rich, fatty flavors that elevated the biryani. If there was one entree I kept reaching for, it was this one. I'd highly recommend it. MANGO LASSI - 6.49 A bit pricy, but smooth, rich, and creamy with a refreshing mango flavor and a tough of yogurty acidity. It was exactly what I needed to cool down from all the spice. Overall, the food was packed with spices and flavor, the prices were reasonable, and we were completely stuffed. The biryani portions were massive -- I couldn't easily turn one serving into three meals. If I lived nearby, I'd definitely be picking up a biryani to-go.

The food was good, but not a place for people who want mild. Butter chicken (mild) still had quite…read morethe kick. We were warned the biryani was not mild. We rolled the dice anyway and let's just say, they weren't wrong. Lol. We had to ask the waiter to upgrade our carafe from room temp water to ice water and Naani (sp?) stopped by our table to check in on our experience. We let him know the "mild" had a bit more of a kick than we expected. He recommended we use yogurt and had some brought to the table. He was very friendly and easy to talk to. Each dish was $16 and I was impressed with the portion size. They don't even charge for extra rice. Next time we'll skip the biryani since it was too spicy and just order the extra rice.

Despite the rain, we made the trek all the way from Purcellville because this food is just that…read moregood! Our favorites are the tandoori chicken and the biryani. We'll definitely be back!

Yummiest and best priced dosas! They give 3 side chutneys and sambhar! My go to spot for South…read moreIndian cuisine!

I enjoy Pakistani food, so when in areas with Pakistani restaurants, I try to try new ones... I…read morerecently came in here with a colleague for lunch. The place was clean, I could even see in the kitchen and it looked nice. Service was fine. The menu is filled with the typical Pakistani/Indian delights. We tried their chicken tikka (boneless) kabob. The flavors were really good and the meat was tender. It came out perfect. The naan was incredibly soft and perfect texture and density too. Their veggie biryani was more of a mix of curry into the rice, versus the right way of making it with curry folded into the rice with some other colored rices folded in as well. The flavors were just a messy/overall single flavor, rather than tasting the different flavors. The karahi was really just a stewed chicken curry, versus a freshly made stir fried (in a karahi) style curry with fresh tomatoes and chicken. I could tell by how melty and stewed down the chicken was. Overall, the flavor was ok, but it didn't resemble the karahi I'm familiar with from making it and eating it in Pakistani family kitchens over the years. I still enjoyed the visit and if I came back, I'd stick with kabobs

We ordered from here through Uber Eats. The food was good, but it wasn't great. Probably my…read moreshortest review ever, but I will probably order from this restaurant again not sure though...

A Hidden Gem for Indian Cuisine in Ashburn, VA. I travel for food …read more.. Saffron India in Ashburn, VA, truly delivered a chef's kiss experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was friendly and attentive, the ambiance was relaxing, and the food--absolutely outstanding. I drove 1.5 hours for my birthday lunch after a day at the spa, and it was well worth the trip. The standout dishes were the lamb chops, garlic naan, and the crispy spinach and spicy shrimp--all 10/10. I also took home the Chicken 65 and Tiger Prawn Shrimp ( a must have ) both of which were just as delicious. Be mindful that they close at 2:30 pm for preparation before dinner service, so plan accordingly. I left with enough food to last two days, and with plenty of parking in the shopping plaza, this spot is a must-try for any food lover in the area or just wanting to venture out . Highly recommend!

The food was great, albeit EXPENSIVE {!} THe service was up to the usual Indian standard. THe…read morekitchen was also accomodatimg.

We ordered 2 meals so far and both have been good. Feels like home made food. We also love hygienic…read morethe packing is.

Absolutely delicious and authentic Indian food. This place doesn't just have the typical Indian…read morefare, it reflects actual foods eaten by Indians. The portions are generous and very tasty. The woman at pickup was the cook, and she clearly enjoys feeding her family and her customers. I have only had one meal, but I plan to return and eat more real Indian food.

So glad we found this gem!…read more We ordered several pizzas for takeout. We went with classics (pepperoni and cheese) and ordered one specialty pizza. Everything was delicious and we will be back!

BLUF: As with so many new restaurants, the novelty wears off quickly as quality and value soon…read moredecline following the first year or so in business. Just not a place I'll frequent as often anymore, unfortunately. Really had hoped this wouldn't happen because they were so awesome when they opened. While still a decent tasting pizza, the value just isn't there anymore. The crust used to have this unique crunchy chewy texture and was really tasty. Now, the crust seems to be more like that thin cardboardy kinda crust many pizza places unfortunately have. Just kinda yucky and ruins the pizza. We used to really enjoy their other non pizza menu items, too, but they're just not appealing anymore, the portions have really shrunk, and are now really pricey for what you get. They never fill beverage cups so that they're full & they use small cups as it is. Masala Pizza was never inexpensive to begin with, and now prices have gone up at least $2-$3 an item. Value has plummeted. I believe I could get grub I'm happier with and probably more of it than spending $50 on a couple of thin, rather skimpy mediocre pizzas. To be honest, I'd rather just spend the money at the grocery store to eat for a week. Too much cumulative skimping they probably hope you won't notice while your dollars free flow into their possession. Service is always polite & it's still pretty easy to place orders. There are a few small tables inside which won't accommodate groups, though we were once told that we could sit outside at the tea place next door. More fitting as a place to primarily pick up your food and go.

Unfortunately I was truly excited to try this place and was severely disappointed by the service…read moreand time it took to make the food. Not only did it take ten minutes to be greeted. After I ordered I was told it would take ten minutes, a reasonable amount of time. I come back in 15 the food is not ready, I ask about it and get told it will be out shortly. I had to wait another 15 minutes. My order was incorrect I ordered butter chicken (which was pretty good) with rice, and an additional side of garlic naan. My butter chicken only came out with garlic naan. After going back inside and inquiring about it I was told it would take five minutes. Sad to say it took longer.

H1B has a great location with plenty of parking and a good atmosphere…read more It's a simple Indian restaurant with counter ordering and has a nice simple seating area with big windows. Today I stopped by for lunch, just walking by, and ordered their mild G.O.A.T Dum Biryani and Mango Lassi. Kiran the cashier was nice and polite, very knowledgeable and answered all my requests very well. The food came out quickly and hot. I think the mango lassi was a bit small for it's price but tasted homemade. The goat was extremely spicy for me, even after I was asked how spicy I would like it, and I replied very mild, not spicy. It's was difficult to eat it without a lot of extra toppings and sauces to make it more mild, but then my rice turned into soup. I think that if you normally like the spices that made with Indian food you'll agree with the other reviewers here that it's a nice place to eat. For me it too hot and spicy! As a bonus they offered me to try their desert: Mango Rabadi and a small sample of their chicken kabob. The Mango Rabadi was very good, a pleasant sweetened dessert, but the chicken kabob was also super spicy for me but full of flavor! If you like Indian food it sounds like this is the place to go, but for me it's way too spicy! The owner and the cashier were very nice and friendly. I hope they fulfill the area's Indian food option as best they can in the years to come.

In 50 years of restaurant dining from McDonalds to haute cuisine in multiple global cities I…read moreexperienced something at Ashburn Biryanis Grill that I've never encountered anywhere else-- beggars. That's right, a woman and a baby at the entrance and a second woman with a baby at our table. This is entirely inappropriate. I don't care how good the food and service are. This is Ashburn Virginia, not Bangalore! I told the management and they did nothing. The beggars were still there when we left. The decore is nice. The food as good, but that's negated by this bizarre occurrence.

Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience…read more The service was poor from start to finish. My phone order was not processed correctly, and when I arrived at the restaurant, I had to wait an additional 25 minutes before receiving my food. The mutton biryani was equally disappointing. Compared to my previous visits, it had noticeably fewer pieces of mutton. The pieces that were included were unusually bony and, unfortunately, many of them were burnt, which significantly affected the taste and quality. On my previous visits, I had also noticed that multiple staff members answer the phone, and at least one of them could benefit from additional training in handling customer calls and communicating with U.S. customers more effectively. I overlooked those issues because the biryani had always been excellent. Sadly, this visit was different. Between the poor service, the long wait, and the decline in the quality of the biryani, it was a disappointing experience. I hope the restaurant addresses these issues and returns to the quality that made me a repeat customer. An if owners are reading, my orders are under name 'Singh'

2 stars for generous portion although the food was not that great. Look at the pics of my "Hakka"…read morenoodles when have you ever seen the noodles in a flat shape? It also included a bunch of weird veggies which are not on the description and should not be in hakka noodles like corn, green beans etc. probably threw a frozen bag in. Portion is huge for $10, taste is 5/10 but very misleading because they do not taste or look like Hakka noodles

Every now and again, I'll stop by since it's right next door to the Tae-kwon-do place. It's a very…read morelow-budget (I'm assuming) family-owned operation especially when you compare it to the likes of other Asian super markets. Based on other yelpers, it appears they cook meals here. I just assumed they were previously prepared and not made-to-order. I'll definitely have to give this a try next time I'm there. There's this potato chip-like thing (I forgot what it's called) that they sell out of zip-lock bags at the cash register. Seems sketchy but they are quite good. My dad and my son both seemed to like it. In terms of helpfulness, I think the owners/employees could be a little more helpful to those who aren't familiar with Indian cuisine.