Seriously, did not know that this jewel was right in this corner of the Herndon town !! Where could I start .... The hostess 'Sreeja' was welcoming with a smile on her face to guide us to our party of 12 reservation. She didn't hurry us with asking us on when the entire part would be joining. Asked us to go ahead and get familiar with our menu while we wait for our company to arrive. We started off with some cocktails of Margarita, Mojito's, Anjir Lassi , Chaas and a bottle of wine. It took a little longer for the cocktails to arrive the expected but all the drinks were on point. We got the Masala Papad to go with our drinks and that was an instant hit ! The shareable Veg and Non-veg appetizers platter is very generous which has an assortment of stuffed mushrooms, Tandoori paneer Tikka, Kachori, samosas, Malai Chicken, Adraki lamb kabobs. Foe dinner we had Tadka Dal, Bhindi Fry , Methi Chaman Hariyali, Batti murgh makkanwala , Methi Chicken, Garlic Naan and a steady flow of Bullet Naan ... Yes .... I do not have the evidence of the scrumptious meal but trust me all the dishes were wiped clean by us. One could taste the cashew in the chicken dish the fried onions in the tadka dal. Each meal was prepared with care. This being an Indian restaurant with not having the whiff when one enters it says a lot about it. Good amount of seating and ambiance is please as well. With stead flow of people on a weekday. Ended the meal with Trutty Frutty ice cream Rao the proud owner did stop by to chat and get a pulse on the entire experience. read more

3.5 stars. The restaurant is very nice inside. However the menu is extremely limited compared to what is online. I tried the samosas which were really yummy. We also tried the veggie schezuan noodles which were wayyyy too spicy I could not eat them. I tried the butter chicken which I didn't love the preparation of. Instead of using tender, tandoori chicken, they used plain chicken that was not very good and the sauce was very spicy despite ordering mild and not the creamy & silky buttery sauce that is typically used with this dish. I also tried a bit of the chicken biryani which was also yummy but again sooo spicy. This place would be great for someone who loves spicy food but I can't take that much heat. read more

Amazing yummy breakfast, crunchy crispy Medhu vada idli and yum dosas highly recommend read more

Mirch Dhamaka - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Good food , good service , nice ambience. A must try if you are around here. Menu has multiple good options to choose from according to your taste. Our server Shreeja was very generous with hospitality! It would be even better if they keep some saunf / fennel seeds after such delicious meal. read more

Great butter chicken, and the naan was awesome. I had delivery so no idea what the restaurant was like, but my coworkers all enjoyed about their food as well. read more

Friend and I saw this on instagram and decided to take the trek to cross state lines (about an hour) to see if it was worth the hype. It's in the Village Center shopping center, right by the corner of Giant. If you're coming for the dosas and the other breakfast items, you have to come between 7AM-12PM, and enter through the back where the cafe is located. The front facade that faces toward Giant is only for the bar and restaurant (fine dining), and the back is for the cafe and breakfast. They serve non-veg breakfast items on the weekend but not weekday. We ordered the Mysore Masala Dosa, Mysore Dosa and Idli/Vada combo. The dosa was super crispy and the chutneys and sambhar served with it were good. Dosas were crisp and the masala filling was spiced. We found the Idli to be on the drier side but the Vada was crispy. Both dishes are served with the same exact chutneys and sambhar. The food is good, and the prices are affordable and I'd recommend this place if you live in the area. However if you already have a great place that serves these items closer to you and you're thinking about taking that hour+ long drive, you can skip the drive. read more

Mirch Dhamaka - Mysore Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Pretty solid experience. Lots of flavor and attentive service. Odd thing to remember, but the utensils were very thin and hard to handle.

Really wanted to like this place, but we had an overall terrible experience last night at dinner. We order the samosa chaat for an appetizer and a couple of bites in, found not one but TWO HAIRS in it. We alerted the server and they took it away. It took 30+ minutes for them to bring us a replacement of the dish, and ended up just bringing it with our mains. After we finished our meal it took another 30+ minutes for the server to check in with us. There was just two of us so it was a bit ridiculous that they took so long to check back in. We were going to ask for dessert but didn't feel like waiting anymore. They brought our check, which they didn't comp us the appetizer or anything else. You would think if you serve someone with food baked in you'd do something to try to correct it.... After we paid the bill the server asked us if we had any complaints or comments and it was so awkward. While the food was decent, the service was absolutely terrible and not redeemable. Their entire staff needs training on how to not just sit around the bar but actively refill guests water and take care of them if you serve food with hair in it.. read more

This turned out to be a hidden gem!! The food is outstanding... authentic and flavorful. We tried the Palak pataka and mixed grill for 2 ad Apps along with mutton biryani and chicken masala, their speciality from Delhi. All were delicious and nicely prepared. The ambience is quite nice. The service was courteous and prompt but can be energized a bit. Definitely worth a try and we plan to go back with the entire family. read more

The tandoori chicken was bland and no flavor. The 1/2 tandoori chicken was bland. The lamb chop curry dish was okay. The gravy was good, but lamb chops were overcooked and so whole dish was ruined. read more

The food was tasty but expensive with portions too small for the cost. This is just a small restaurant in a strip mall but they seem to aspire to "fine dining" i.e. more focus on presentation but higher prices and small helping. Unlikely to return. read more

Update the manager called and resolved this a few days after the incident. I still find the lack of explanation by the server and fact a few days had to pass before getting a call and refund by the manager problematic. That being said, it was resolved cordially. read more

Insane wait times. They tell you first 5 min then 10 min you end up waiting almost an hour for something that was ordered an hour prior. The staff doesn't even try to apologize for the wait they just say there are other people waiting as well. read more

We wanted to make this early dinner special for a family member but it started out so slow and we were the only ones in the restaurant. The servers were inexperienced and not well versed in the menu. One of the servers spent the entire time setting tables. Then we ordered wine and they put the bottle on the table and didn't offer to pour it. I'm talking white linen servers wth! The food was not explained well so we order something we didn't want so they offered to make another dish. They Didn't honor our level of mild spice On one dish and then offered to cool it down with yogurt sauce which he doesn't eat. The naan was the most ridiculous part of the menu 1/2 slice for plain for one order of naan. 2 whole pieces for garlic for another order. I will not be going back mostly for the service is subpar! read more

There are lots of Indian restaurants to choose from in this area and we have dined at many of them. This was our first time dining at Mirch and the food was outstanding! Definitely one of the best around. Highly recommend! read more

10/10 Indian food. Let me preface that I wouldn't say I like Indian food usually other than in states like Texas, California, and New Jersey. But this place surpassed my expectations. I got all four lassis; my favorite ones were the mango and the Angiri. We also got chili paneer, butter chicken, chicken tikki, chili garlic prawn noodles, and spinach paneer. The food called me stuffed and was worth the price. I wish the naan were a little cheaper. read more

Mirch Dhamaka - Chili Paneer - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Not a real connoisseur of Indian food, but I have traveled in India and had a wide range of experience there. Mirch is one of the best I have had in US and I recommend it. Big menu and they serve cocktails & a wide variety of beers, both Indian and others. We took the recommendations of the owners and since we were a large group, tried many of the dishes. All were well prepared and delicious. I recommend it to the many who eat Indian food frequently as well as those who want to try something a little different than their usual. read more

I've ordered catering for a 3day wedding and from the very first meeting, the catering service made me feel at ease with a detailed briefing that outlined all 3 day meals clearly. I left the meeting feeling confident that they understood my vision, and they absolutely delivered on that promise. The food was authentic, flavorful, and perfectly suited to our wedding events. The service was smooth and professional. They're flexible enough work through last minute modifications which was convenient. read more

It's a good place serving a varied Indian menu, predominantly South Indian. Ambience is nice, even though space is a bit tight. Might need to ramp up on the customer service side as the staff seems to be lost sometimes and may miss taking orders. read more

Liked the table settings and food was very tasty. It took time to get seating as it was busy. After that the food came quickly and later on service was attentive. Overall had a good experience. read more

Came today for lunch, it was very good. I had the butter chicken, portion was good and it tasted great. Highly recommend this place.

This is my go to Indian spot mostly every Friday buffet. Love the verity of the food and very delicious. Service is very kind and wonderful. Authentic and cozy restaurant to have wonderful meal. read more

Great food, good ambience. We ordered chicken tikka masala and it was one of the best we had ever added. Service was good, they could improve on it though. read more

The Best Tasting Food in the area!! I ordered the Curry Lamb Chops and It was an explosion of deliciousness!! Service was top quality too.

We visited at a 5 pm last Saturday on a whim - glad we took the chance. The food was delicious. We ordered the vegetarian sampler appetizer and it was scrumptious. The Methi malai was delicious and our kids said that their chili paneer was the best they had. The server and manager were so polite and seemed proud of their restaurant (something that is rare in Indian restaurants in the Herndon area). They showed us the back of the restaurant where it's a bit more casual and where they serve brunch so we will definitely return. read more

I just went to try to eat here. They would not seat me because I was solo. The host said the restaurant was fully reserved. More than half the tables were empty. What a scumbag. read more

fish was not good,looked half cooked and tasteless from inside. only one menu on one table even if you are 2 or 6. very amazing. we were six member of our family for dinner and they charged $ 32.57 extra saying if you are more than 5 people you have to pay. compareing to other indian restaurants this place is expensive. have to think twice before visiting this place read more

Food was good but very limited menu options. Drinks were quite overpriced ($15 for a pour of whiskey? )

We LOVED the breakfast cafe! Best mysore masala dosa we've had in awhile. We also tried the schezwan chicken dosa and that was great too. Chai was absolutely delicious. And the service was quick! Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in for a lunch date and it was delicious! Excellent service, nice atmosphere and great service.

We are vegetarians. And we tried their only 2 only vegetarian dishes and it wasn't bad! Daal tadka (very well put tadka) and paneer taka-tak. Paneer tikka was good as well! They have to work on a bigger menu and their bar menu We took their noodles and chicken to go but my kids didn't enjoy it. Service was ok! The bar needs more servers. The other servers were just strolling around read more

Great wait staff! Extremely friendly and helpful, especially one that is a novice on Indian cuisine! Food was great. Ordered based on a suggestion from my waiter. Would definitely return! read more

Been to Mirch Dhamaka few times now and so far each time the food just got better. Place is very well decorated and ambiance is very welcoming. Staff is very friendly. Definitely would recommend this place. read more

Simple Ambiance. High energy. Friendly and attentive staff. good food. nice plates and cutlery Flavorful food. well prepared. they can add few Vegetable dishes. As more non vegetarian items in the menu. Over all excellent food. P Kikani read more

Visited Mirchi Dhamaka recently opened (Indian Restaurant) for the 1st time yesterday. Food was delicious (one of the yummiest Lamb Chop and Reshmi Kabab) eaten. It was so delicious that we repeated the order. The ambiance was excellent. The staff was courteous, excellent service and Mr. Rao the Owner personally visited our table to few times to ensure the best of service being extended. Keep up the good work guys and we will surely be visiting soon and frequently!! Welcome to Herndon. Guys, please surely try this restaurant. read more

Worst Indian cuisine food ever, with the most pretentious portions and disgusting taste.

Definitely a bit overrated. The food was ok but expensive. Ambience inside is ok. I will not be coming back here. there are other options in the area read more

Absolutely fantastic food .. the service is fast and good. They have some good drinks, the butter chicken is the best . The staff is caring and ask questions about customization to taste. read more

We enjoyed the ambiance. It had white table cloths for dinner. The service was OK. I am not very familiar with Indian food and the server was not able to describe dishes well as about spices, how hot it is, side dishes and ingredients. One person in our company was more knowledgeable about ingredients so helped us to choose. They claim that they have a Happy hour at the bar. There was not a single high top chair at the bar, though no more than 3 could fit there. The waiters were standing next to it. I am not sure I will go back. read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time, and were blown away! The patata palak chat appetizer was seriously yummy. For dinner we had palak paneer (the equivalent--I can't remember the exact name) which we both agreed was the best version we had ever had. Chicken jalfrezi was also excellent. Garlic and coriander naan on the side. It was enough food for a solid meal with no leftovers, so just perfect. We will be back, I can't wait to try the biryanis. :) The service was also friendly and prompt. Atmosphere is very nice for a strip mall restaurant, my only quibble was that the music a little higher than was comfortable for conversation. read more