I had a four and a half star experience here and am rounding up to five…read more Masala hit the spot, though I will admit it had been a few months since I had decent Indian food. I ordered the chana masala, veggie samosa, and a Taj Mahal beer. These are my usual go to items, and all of them delivered. I ordered medium spice and it was perfect. Just enough heat that I was sweating a little, but still going back for more. Very good balance and flavor. The menu has plenty of options and covers both Indian and Nepalese dishes, which makes it easy to come back and try different things. Food quality felt strong across the board. Service was quick and friendly. Inside, there is plenty of seating and a comfortable, casual setup. They had pleasant, modern Indian music playing, which added to the atmosphere. It is right on Broadway in Teele Square, so easy to get to. The only minor downside was some loud chatter between staff, which could be a little distracting at times. Overall, this is a reliable neighborhood spot with very good food and solid service. Based on this visit, I am comfortable rounding up to a five star review. I will be back.

Best bang for your buck for lunch buffets in Teele square! I've already been here for couple times…read morefor their lunch buffets and I was satisfied every time! They also bring you fresh garlic naan which is to die for. Their staff is lovely and kind and the business has tons of sitting inside. I also like that they open up the windows for nice weather. I will be back for more!

I am not typically a huge fan of restaurants, but I've walked past Zam Zam in the mornings and…read morefrequently peer in, intrigued. It came to mind when I was craving Indian food this evening and surpassed my expectations. It was quiet inside, so very easy to hold a conversation. Not overwhelming or overstimulating the way most restaurants are typically. I felt I needed to try something other than my typical tikka masala, and the waitress recommended the lamb curry. It came with a generous portion of rice, and we also ordered naan. The naan came out warm and flavorful, and my lamb was sweet, spicy, and delicious. I filled up on rice simply so I could have some lamb left to take home. Otherwise, I would have polished it off very quickly. The water is not iced, which was perfectly fine, as I prefer my water to not be overly chilled. I ordered a mango lassi to finish off my meal and it had a rich mango taste, though was thinner than most lassis I have had. This is neither a positive nor a negative; and in fact, I did manage to drink it all without procuring a stomach ache. So that is a win. Our waitress was attentive, though perhaps not friendly. She took our order correctly and efficiently and split the check for us at the end. I would most certainly return and am eager to try their other dishes.

We found this place had good reviews online and my friend was in the mood for Indian food. I was…read morevery surprised when we walked in that we were the only customers besides a person picking up food for delivery. A person came out and seated us right away while mentioning that things were very slow. i was surprised since it was a Friday night during peak dinner hours. I ordered garlic naan as well as chicken tikka masala. The naan was absolutely fantastic!! I ordered my tikka masala to be mild but I found it somewhat spicy. It was still delicious and I enjoyed it. Restaurant appears dated and in need of some updates. Service was good.

This is a Pakistani restaurant. That's obvious from the decor, artwork and the news on the tv. This…read moreplace felt authentic. The server was really attentive and the prices were reasonable. It felt family owned. I had the chicken tandoori and the naan. The food was definitely above average. The tandoori was seasoned adequately and was tender and juicy on the inside. My complaint with the tandoori chicken was that you didn't taste the ginger garlic paste-based masala the chicken is usually marinated in. The flavor was more dry spices heavy and felt like it was marinated in an off-the-shelf dry spice blend. The meat was grilled nicely though. I wish it had the wet spice blend flavors. The naan was good too. They have more traditional Pakistani dishes on the menu like nihari, haleem, magaz, etc. that I would like to try. I will return.

I really enjoyed my visit here. My Pakistani coworker recommended this spot for lunch, and I was…read morereally excited to try Pakistani food. Walking in, I could tell it was an authentic family owned restaurant, and I loved that feeling. The owner was our server. I can't have dairy, so it was key that my coworker was with me and could speak with the owner in a native language. He was very accommodating and made chickpeas and rice and plane rice for me without dairy. It was so good. The stewed veggies entree and the chicken without dairy were both so great. I also tried my coworkers chicken kebabs, which I had never seen like this, but they were really good. All the food was well seasoned and the stews had great flavor and spice. I know Pakistani food is cook with lots of oil, but it was worth it for this meal. The side salad was also a great size. They only had ranch dressing, so I took the salad home where I had other dressing options. It's also great that it's halal meat. Overall , I really enjoyed my visit. I will say I am a bit nervous to go back without my friend because I'm not sure if I'd be able to guarantee there would be no dairy in my dishes, but I'd for sure go back with her.

Seems like a shadow of its old self. Did it used to be bigger? I had the buffet here once…read moreabsolutely ages ago, and it was hopping. I stopped by tonight on a random weekday night- there was only one diner, and only one person on staff to work the kitchen, pack food, answer calls, take orders, and work the cash register, and presumably, serve. The food was good though. We got takeout and ordered the chicken tikka masala (flavorful, with a slight tomato tang which refreshingly cuts into the buttery sweetness of the sauce), and garlic naan (soft and garlicky).

Tried out their appetizers: lamb samosa was not good. Too dry on the inside with hardly any spices…read moreto the filling. The outer crust was deep fried and dripping with oil. Vegetable pakoras tasted good, they are thick with batter unlike typical pakoras. 06/2023: ordered Chicken Do-Piaza, which was heavy on ketchup, unlike the commonly used recipe. Would not recommend. The bread basket surprisingly came with a aaloo paratha.

This was my first visit to this restaurant and I reserved our table due to it being Valentine's Day…read moreand I wasn't sure what the wait time would be if myself and my husband were to do a walk-in. The service was very good and we were helped by more than one person for our drinks and food. We were seated close to the kitchen so we could see the preparation of our food as it was being prepared. The space we were in was spacious and had artwork on the various walls around us. We both had meals that were filling and big enough to take home as leftovers.

A place in central Arlington with lots of space inside and plenty of tables…read more The aloo gobi was decent, though some bits of the cauliflower were a bit salty. The goat vindaloo could actually have been spicier, and I would have preferred greater complexity in the sauce mix; it could have packed more of a heat. The saag paneer was okay - the paneer needed more taste, and the saag seemed a bit less fresh than I'm used to. The okra was tasty! But a bit too oily. The lentils were fine. A solid place to get Indian in the center of town.

Didn't have a ton to eat here, but everything I had was delicious. Service was attentive, warm, and…read morefriendly, which added to the great experience. The restaurant was comfy; there was an electric fireplace on the wall which made the room feel homey. We got fried pork momos, which were delicious and juicy. I was interested in trying the C-style, but we had a non-spice eater at the table. I got the pork chili from the appetizer menu and garlic naan for my meal, and my companions got the chow mein and sekuwa. The chow mein looked standard and sekewa was grilled chicken served with puffed rice (looked like rice krispies). Everyone was happy with their meals, but I especially loved mine. There were slices of pork belly in a flavorful sauce with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Note that the pork belly still has the skin on it (which I personally love). My only complaint was at medium, the food seemed mild, but I'll be clearer of my spice preferences next time. I would definitely come back specifically for the pork chili!

Decent South Asian and Nepalese place with surprisingly a karaoke night!…read more The bara is a fried pancake of sorts, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The dipping sauce was good as well, possibly a mint-like flavor. The pork momos were really good too, with nice crimping on the skin and decent fillings inside. The chicken vindaloo was decent, though I might have liked more specificity to the flavoring of the vindaloo. The potatoes were nicely textured. The chicken bites were a bit large, they could have been chopped up a bit. The gorkhali khasi (a goat curry) was fairly decent with tender nice pieces. The flavoring was oversalted and again could have used a tad more definition. The bone-in aspect was appreciated as it held the flavor of the meat. The bhindi masala (okra) was fairly successful with a solid infusion of flavor into the okra. The dish was overall too oily though and some steps need to be taken to minimize the oil. All in all quite enjoyable!

Busy, busy, busy. Orders fly all day long seems to be…read more Well, I am not surprised because the food is really good. This is like a store front locale, so the ambiance is pretty much what you make of it. Small inside but, it has some tables to eat inside, and we did just that. We waited a bit because they were busy, but the wait was worth it. If you are in the area and feel like eating comfort food and get it quickly, don't hesitate to stop by. You won't be disappointed. Happy meals!

The Navaratna Korma gave me my first relief from sinus pressure/congestion in days after being…read moresick!! I only got medium spicy but paired with some garlic naan it did the trick! Unintentional rhyme, but I'm passionate about this topic and this food.

friendly staff and very quick service, the butter naan and masala was very good with different…read morelevels of spice options, vegan and gluten free options as well, didn't try anything from the greek menu this time. very clean restaurant and nice music.

This was our second time. I like Indian food here. Starters were great and so was main course…read more Chicken starter was tender and juicy. Paneer was ok. We had malai kofta and ghee roast mutton in main course with tawa paratha. These were top notch. Service was good, parking is just outside and free of cost. It has nice ambience. Definitely recommending.