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    Masala Kitchen

    4.7 (21 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Mark G.

    This is a south Asian grocery with a daily buffet. The weekend buffet has 10 items and is quite an experience. The seating and service are simple, which I am certain keeps the costs low. Each item seems authentic to me, but I cannot be a judge. The Butter Chicken was excellent. There are fully vegetarian options as well. The buffet is on a steam table next to the cashier. You have an option of take out, which is by the pound, or eat in all you care to eat. We received two very nice Naan breads and were offered more. The drink is water, but if you want something else, they have a full selection of drinks to purchase. We were encouraged to go back for more, and they checked on us regularly. The seating area is in the back of the shop. I am giving a high rating for quality and authenticity. The grocery has a huge selection of spices, rice, and other delicacies, breads, etc. There is a halal meat counter.

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    Incredible quality delicious and flavorful buffet served modestly on plastic plates in an awesome party room in the back

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    Amazing food, Great taste, Great service,Big portions. Outstanding price & Quick service.

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    Great first experience. The owners are great and very hospitable. Food was excellent.

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    Good quality reasonable prices of groceries and cooked food, staff very friendly and nice clean store.

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    I think I remember getting the samosa which was alright, but the highlight for me was butter chicken.

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    Royal Taj

    Royal Taj

    4.7(1.8k reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    Imagine eating some of the best Indian cuisine in an opulent royal palace! This is the aura here at…read moreRoyal Taj, your treated like Royalty there's marble, lit fireplaces, amazing, crafted cocktails, and excellent-attentive customer service. The dishes are plentiful and made with the freshest ingredients. This place does not cut corners on flavor, quality of meat, or presentation. Amazing dishes we tried chicken tikka masala, lamb rogen josh, vegetable pikora, warm and crispy garlic naan. The prices are affordable and the portions are plentiful. I highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or date night. The owner is very friendly he comes around and talks to his regulars and introduces himself to his new customers. The experience is memorable.

    Finally got to check out this popular spot after hearing so much about it through Yelp. We stopped…read morein for a quick lunch and were quickly seated in a semi-private room surrounded by shelves of REALLY nice whiskey. The owner's collection is really impressive and I'm already planning a trip back with my partner to explore more of the spirits. My friend and I ordered the half serving of fish curry, half serving of butter chicken, and veggie pakoras. Everything was delicious and came out quickly. The butter chicken wasn't like any other butter chicken I've had -- it was more rich in flavor and leaned more towards a tikka masala in my opinion but it was still good. It came with only one serving of rice for both orders so if you prefer more rice, order extra. It wasn't my favorite basmati rice I've had though. The service was extremely attentive and at times a bit suffocating. Once our food came out, we were checked on 5-6 times in a matter of 10 minutes all by different servers. After a certain point, we both got annoyed because we just wanted to have a conversation without being interrupted every 2 minutes. Waters were refilled any time even a small sip was taken. It seemed like the servers were bored and just trying to find something to do. But I would've much preferred our own server just stopping by once, so my friend and I could've enjoyed our time to catch up. Beyond that, the space is gorgeous with lots of fancy decor. We felt a bit underdressed actually. My friend and I both said how we'd love to come back for a nicer dinner and eat at the bar so service is more relaxed next time.

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    Yaar Spice - 16 ounce tikka and 8 ounce rice.

    Yaar Spice

    2.9(10 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I was excited to try this restaurant after reading some favorable reviews and I had gotten a ValPak…read morecoupon for a BoGo which led me to check it out. First, the good: the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The space is clean and the Butter chicken is tasty. The bad: Don't let the coupon for BoGo or the chalkboard special for BoGo fool you. It's not a good deal and it should be more transparent about what you get and how much it is so you can make an informed choice. The price is $22.99 for 2 - 16 ounce containers of your choice of 4 items (chicken Tikka, Tikka Masala, etc) and 2 - 8 ounce container's of rice. No where on the printed menu is an item that is $22.99 which makes this so called "special" very deceptive and an unfortunate first impression. I ordered the Tikka to go and was very surprised at the small amount of food which was almost $25. I asked for it to be cooked with a mild to medium heat. When I got home, the food was unbearably spicy to the point it upset my stomach and my husband is from Trinidad and loves spicy and it was too much for him. So beware of the spice level. Back to the good: I called to mention the issue I had with the level of heat and they quickly and kindly offered to replace it with completely mild spicy. Although I did have to drive back up and get it, and I had a conversation regarding the transparency of the."special" and how the combos looked to be a better deal and if I had known, I would have made a better choice.

    Here I am, outside this restaurant at 3:45 on Thursday afternoon. They should be open until 9:00…read moretoday. But they are closed. No reason given. I have eaten here several times. Fairly good Indian takeout food. The three people who work here -- a Nepali cook and two central American servers -- are very nice. I am disappointed that they don't even have a sign on the door explaining themselves. Are they out of business? They just opened up a few months ago.....

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    House of India - Biryani and cucumber raita

    House of India

    4.0(273 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    First of all I have te say about to our server Tapa, he…read moremeet with as genial, cheerful and smiling face from the beginning to the end. He was very kind. The was ok. We tried battaniye, meet samos and one of street food of India, (fried Spanich, it was different but tasty) and cucumber Rita. By the way they bring Rita with biryani, too. the place otantik but looks a bit old. There is a buffet, but we were late and nearly things was finished. Tapa also, offerd us traditional dessert at the and.

    Went there on a Saturday for lunch buffet. It's a big disappointment as we entered and saw the…read morefood placed. We still convinced ourselves saying maybe the food tastes good. We saw only a few items , but costing $20+ per person and we were 4 of us. All the food trays were empty and the food was served cold while it was 12 noon. We checked with the manager about this and asked if they could serve the food hot. We didn't get a very positive response but he kept saying the food is hot. We had started eating and were in dilemma to continue eating or just pay and leave. Finally we were frustrated and decided to leave the place. We asked for the bill, and he charged us for two people originally and charged it to one person. We paid the bill and left the place. I didn't want to post this, that's why it took me about 3-4 weeks. But I still wanted to put it out there so that they can take the customers bit seriously for the food they serve and the money they charge. While they run their business to earn dollars they should think that even the customers that visit them work hard thru the week and just want to spend some good time with their family on a weekend, and they pay from their hard earned money. So it's mutual. Don't take your customers for granted, and serve them whatever in the name of Indian food. This is nowhere Indian both in terms of taste or service. Please change your restaurant name anything but India., because I know you are not an Indian restaurant.

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    Clove & Cardamom - Lamb Tikka Masala and Fresh Made Garlic Naan! The perfect combination.

    Clove & Cardamom

    4.1(215 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Take it from this very picky Indian: an absolute standout! Everything from ambiance to service to…read morehospitality to presentation to the food itself, a decadent pleasure! Dined here with a group of friends and the food was mouthwatering, luscious, rich, fulfilling, and absolutely a hit. The rich, creamy dish I ordered, the paneer lababdar, was a huge portion with cubes of paneer and a savory, spicy tomato-cashew sauce, topped with grated paneer and cream. It was spectacular with an order of fresh, garlicky naan. The spicy mango margarita cocktail was also amazing! The service was very good. The ambiance was nice, with an upscale feel. The vibe was on par with what I'd expect from this kind of restaurant. Definitely recommended and definitely will return!

    Came out to C&C for dinner. Restaurant is located in a very quiet and relaxing area of Columbia…read morenext to Merriweather. The ambiance of the place is really nice and modern. Service was good. We only had small plates - Edamame Masala Croquetted (VG) and Eggplant & Potato Chaat (VG, GF). Both were very tasty, but the Edamame had a little bit of kick to it due to the masala's they used. We didn't end up ordering any entrees because the small plates were a good portion for 2 people. The menu itself looks very delicious with a mix of Indian and Fusion. Lots of vegetarian options and they're willing to customize many items. Overall, it was a good experience. I'd def come back for another visit.

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    Clove & Cardamom - Chicken 65000 Plate - bursting with flavor!!!!

    Chicken 65000 Plate - bursting with flavor!!!!

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    Curry & Kabob - Kid's 10 Pieces Chicken Nuggets w/Fries Samosa chatr Lamb Biryani

    Curry & Kabob

    4.4(317 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Curry and Kabob Tucked into Wilde Lake Village Center in…read moreColumbia, Curry & Kabob is truly a neighborhood gem--I only wish I had discovered it sooner. You'll find it toward the far end of the plaza (near The Bagel Bin and neighboring shops), with free parking just a short walk away. Inside, the space is modest in size but thoughtfully arranged. Seating feels comfortable without being cramped, and the décor leans simple and clean--warm wood tones, minimal accents, and an overall relaxed vibe that lets the food take center stage. The menu features Indo-Nepalese cuisine, and this is where they really shine. Our group sampled a variety of dishes, each customized to our preferred spice levels--and every one of them was spot on. The Nepal dish of Chicken Momo dumplings completely filled the dish and I was too slow in grabbing an immediate pic but it was shared among 4 of us.The sauces were rich, layered, and full of flavor. I also have to say their Garlic naan bread was one of the most delicious I have tasted in the many versions of naan bread I have eaten. Light, chewy but still tender and full of bits of garlic that almost melted in my mouth, truly tasted freshly made. Portions are generous, and I'll admit I didn't mind having leftovers...especially since mine disappeared later that same day without hesitation. Service was warm and attentive, adding to an already enjoyable experience. They also offer a weekend lunch buffet (Friday through Sunday) at a reasonable price, which is definitely on my list for a return visit. Whether dining in or grabbing takeout, this is a spot worth keeping in rotation if you're craving bold, comforting flavors. I will definitely return to try more of their selections.

    One of our favorite local places to get take-out on weekday nights when cooking is not in the menu…read more The garlic naan was perfect tonight, a sweet balance of cooked garlic and fresh naan yum. Chicken Tikka Masala was great as always. The Chicken 65 and Momo Dumplings are a must haves. Also picked up veggie samosas paired with delicious sauces.

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    Dining area

    Curry & Kabob - Samosa Chat Lamb Biryani Kid's 10 Pieces Chicken Nuggets w/Fries

    Samosa Chat Lamb Biryani Kid's 10 Pieces Chicken Nuggets w/Fries

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    Shaheen Restaurant

    Shaheen Restaurant

    2.9(75 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    This is one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to. I've been here three times and my…read moreexperience just kept getting worse each time. The first time I came here was for dinner with my family and we all got food poisoning the next day and this was the only meal we had together that day. The second time was even worse, it's probably the worst service I've ever received. We sat down at a table by ourselves because there was no host or any staff. A server came out and saw us and gave us menus and water but then, he just disappeared. Half an hour later, another staff member came out and sat at the front desk. We waved at her to get our server and she said he'll be right back. I don't know what could have been keeping him busy since we were the only people there. Then when he finally came out, five mins later, he proceeded to talk with the other staff member instead of checking on us. We just left the restaurant and neither of them said anything. The third time (because I never learn) I came here was for the lunch buffet. It was again, completely empty except for my family and me. The host did seat us this time and was very polite. We went to try the buffet, a few of the food items were missing (like it wasn't ready to serve) and the kitchen staff was bringing them out as we went up to get our food. The food was mediocre at best but thankfully none of us got seriously sick this time. Although, we did have some stomach problems later that day. It was probably the best experience I've had here but that's because I set the bar so low for this place that it made me surprised to have a mostly normal dining experience. After three times of being disappointed at this restaurant, I will never go back here again.

    It's a very affordable place for lunch since it's only $6.99 for lunch. The people here are quite…read morewelcoming. It's a more quiet place for a lunch. The buffet contains various curries, rice, chicken biryani, salads, tandoori chicken legs, etc. The buffet doesn't include any kabobs though. Everything is kept on a buffet table (similar to a cafeteria-style one) with plastic lids keeping everything warm. The food is definitely done in a very homestyle-like manner. I didn't think the foods offered through the buffet were quite spicy or anything. If anything very homestyle (tasty with a chicken curry that had meat on the bone) and mild on the spice flavorings. I really enjoyed eating the yellow daal.

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    Shaheen Restaurant
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