I've ordered from here every day for 5 days why? Because the butter chicken is the best I have ever…read moretasted it's like an addiction how much I crave this food it's amazing so if you have like 20$ go get that butter chicken and have the same life changing experience as I did when I first tasted it Seriously the best Indian restaurant in Virginia Beach

Came back here for lunch with my bestie and they have a lunch AYCE for under $19. So we decided to…read moretry it. The gentleman behind the counter was so nice and so patient with us. He explained how it worked and encouraged us to try a little bit of everything they had. Sadly, I only made it through one tray ( my mother would be ashamed of me) You pretty much can get anything they have set out behind the counter. I got a little bit of this and a little of that and I have to say it was all delicious. The center of the tray is a big portion of rice. Also got a mango lassi to wash it all down. The place was clean and the bathrooms in the back large. Definitely recommend!

My food was delicious! The Lamb Bowl was very tasty and the salad was nice and fresh. I love that…read morethey have Jarritos - I had the Mango one, and it was tasty and refreshing, as well. At first I didn't order it, but then I couldn't refuse, so I had the Garlic Cheese Naan and it was very flavorful especially with the garlic. I was treated to a sample of their Pistachio Ice Cream, and I hope they do decide to put it on their menu. The staff member who waited on me was very nice, welcoming, and helpful. The atmosphere is relaxing and casual with a tv for your enjoyment. In the area? Check Them Out!

I ordered the lamb kebab and cheese wrap, naan and mango lassi. Everything was delicious! The wrap…read morewas packed and full of flavor! It was more fulfilling than I thought. The establishment was very clean and we got our meal fairly quickly. I would definitely recommend.

They didn't have the Lunch Buffet when I went there and I forgot to ask them if they are still…read moredoing it Very helpful and willing to help and will tell you if the Item(s) you're ordering are spicy or not I got Vijayawada Boneless Chicken Biryani that comes with Raita and Salan for $19.99 pre-tax/tip It was delicious, there was more Chicken underneath the left-side of the rice platter and it was the non-spicy part while the right side was the spicy part. It wasn't too spicy if you can handle the heat and it had a tangy taste to it too.

We tried the lunch buffet!…read more The set up in here is a bit cramped. Accessing the buffet is very difficult. I wish the set up was a bit different so it would be easy to access everything. You are constantly lifting lids not knowing where to place them, on top of figuring out where to place your plate. The food was decent. Their naan bread was good and that's always something I enjoy. Wish they had more vegetable options. It's bit pricey for the quality and amount of options. Service was okay, they constantly removed plates and gave us refills on water.

Tamarind Restaurant is one of our favorite restaurants in the Norfolk area for authentic Indian…read morecuisine. The dishes are always fresh and flavorful, and we especially recommend bhel and chili paneer. The restaurant features a simple, clean interior, and the service is attentive and welcoming. Catering is available for those interested.

Tamarind is a fast-casual Indian restaurant, so if you're looking for something more casual or your…read moretypical restaurant, this probably isn't the place to go. When you enter, you order at the counter. If you are dining in, you choose where you'd like to sit, and your food is brought out on trays. They do use paper plates and plastic utensils, but again, it is fast-casual. They have a vegetarian side of the menu and then a side with meat. The only meat they offer is chicken. We got the Chicken Biryani and the Chicken Curry and garlic naan. We asked for it to be VERY mild. The flavor was all very good but I would not call it mild lol that's probably my only complaint - it was a little too spicy for me. I have been to other Indian places that offer American mild, medium, hot AND indian mild, medium, hot. I think they realize that they are able to tolerate a lot more spice! I would say my meal was probably "Indian" mild. I realize spice is subjective, and I am a wimp! They offer a variety of different drinks in their cooler and they have a filtered water station. They do not offer ice at all. Our food came out very fast but was still PIPING hot and fresh! The customer service was excellent. The gentlemen at the counter was extremely nice! During our meal one of the women from the kitchen came out to use the restroom but stopped to ask us how our meal was and to let them know if we needed anything. Very sweet people! I would absolutely recommend this place for a flavor, service, and If you like spicy!

So so yummy. We like spicey stuff and a 4 was a tad too much. Overall so so so good. Cauliflower…read morewas amazing and they took care of us very well. They gave us free rice pudding at the end! Yum. We are definitely coming back here!!!

Tried to order online, but there were too many extra, unnecessary charges that would've went with…read moreit, that it was better to just go there instead. (Thanks, extra-tax laws!) Service was pretty good. The booth and table were very small. The full tables looked better. There was a plastic/rubber mat over the tablecloth that all of the glasses stuck to, due to the texture. I appreciated that they serve ice water without any question as you sit down. That was nice. The food was really good. I enjoyed all of it. Butter chicken was good. Punjabi Bread Basket was great, especially with the sauce that was included. Rice was good, not crunchy. The gulab jamun was amazing. Vegetables were tasty. I really liked the Cucumber Gimlet Mocktail I had, very good stuff. Portion sizes were HUGE! Plenty of food! Spice level was left at 1, and still had plenty of heat! Only complaint, were the prices. Extremely overpriced. I would recommend if you are with a group, order one thing and split it. It's enough food for a lower price. I definitely plan on returning.

Ordered delivery to our hotel from here last night, and found the food to be outstanding. Huge…read morechunks of moist and flavorful Tandoori chicken, soothing and flavorful saag paneer, a fresh order of naan, and a vast quantity of well-prepared rice to accompany everything. Would absolutely order from here again. But must remember to ask for utensils next time!

Another great experience at Nawab! Neat and clean environment, good food and prices with excellent…read morecustomer service ! Owner makes the customer feel at home !

Punjabi Rasoi is a great place to try new flavors. They have an extensive menu that offers a huge…read morevariety of indian dishes to try, with vegetarian options to match. They are situated close to ODU and the parking space consists of metered parking spots, but these spots should be free on the weekends (though I would double check just to be sure). The portions were plenty to where we had leftovers to take home. Even the sampler appetizer we ordered was massive but I will say once you get through half of the sampler, the fried items start tasting about the same. The other thing was we had to wait for our food for a really long time even though there weren't a lot of people in the restaurant at the time. People who sat after us ended up getting served first. And since we didn't get an explanation, we can only assume that it might have had to do with the dishes we ordered that maybe needed to cook for longer. Either way, a great place to get some spice-filled food

Very bland soup and the fried veggies/Punjabi platter did not have much flavor as well. The place…read morewas not very clean and not very inviting. Overall just not that good. I was disappointed because I love a good Indian restaurant. This was not one of them. The server was a nice guy but the food needs some elevating.

I'm not exaggerating when I say this was the best Indian food I've ever had! I've eaten my fair…read moreshare of Indian food in several states and Canada and this was the best, most authentic food I've had. We arrived around 8pm and were seated immediately. The restaurant wasn't completely full but that soon changed with several families coming in right after us. The restaurant is on the smaller side, clean and decorated well. We went on a Saturday night and ordered off of their special weekend menu. We definitely over ordered. There were 3 of us and we had enough leftovers for a full meal the next day. We ordered the masala cheese dosai, butter chicken, nalli gosht biryani and malai lamb chops. The nalli gosht is the goat shank biryani, we got the order for 2 people, it comes with 2 goat shanks on a mountain of fluffy fragrant basmati rice. The goat was tender falling off the bone, seasoned to perfection in a spicy masala paste/sauce. We got it at level one spice but it tasted spicer. We didn't mind because the spice just added to the flavor. It was so good! We also got the usual butter chicken which turned out to be not so usual because like everything else we tried, the spice combo and depth of flavor just turned it up several notches. The masala cheese dosai was a great start to the meal and was fun to eat with our hands. The lamb chops were a last minute addition and so worth it. The chops were cooked perfectly in a flavorful sauce and served with a veggie slaw. Overall, we LOVED everything we tried and would definitely recommend Biryani Hub. The only suggestion we have would be to serve cold water or offer ice. Our waiter brought a bottle of water to the table with glasses but the water was more room temp. Other than that, it was a great experience.

Biryani Hub Delivers a Flavorful Introduction to Authentic Indian Cuisine…read more I finally made my way to Biryani Hub for lunch, conveniently located at 5745 Virginia Beach Boulevard, tucked just behind the Waffle House. For weekday diners, the restaurant offers a smart selection of combination platters--an ideal entry point for anyone looking to explore a range of traditional Indian dishes in a single sitting. I chose the Chicken Platter ($15), which features three distinct preparations, two generously sized pieces of naan, and a dessert to round out the meal. It's a well-structured offering that balances variety with portion size. The standout was the Chicken Dum (bone-in), prepared in the traditional dum style--slow-cooked and sealed to lock in flavor. The result is deeply aromatic, rich, and layered in a way that feels unmistakably royal. This is not rushed food; it's deliberate, composed, and worthy of the word "luxury." Equally impressive was the Special Chicken (boneless)--tender pieces marinated in a proprietary blend of spices, then cooked with fragrant basmati rice in layered fashion. Each bite carried trapped aromas that unfolded gradually, delivering both depth and balance without overwhelming the palate. One detail worth noting: the clearly defined spice scale (1-7). I selected level 4, labeled "Indian Mild." While approachable, it still carried a noticeable heat--enough to remind you that you're experiencing authentic seasoning rather than a toned-down version. Too often, restaurants rely on heat for its own sake--spice without structure. That's not the case here. At Biryani Hub, the heat is deliberate, built into layered flavor profiles that are difficult to fully describe and far better experienced firsthand. What stood out most was the depth of flavor across the board. Each dish brought its own identity, with spices working in harmony rather than competing for attention. For those already familiar with Indian cuisine--or anyone curious to step into it--Biryani Hub is a worthwhile stop. It's the kind of place that rewards exploration while supporting a local business doing things the right way.

Good buffet and lots of menu items to choose from. Definitely fresh and quality too. Employees were…read morenice and helpful too :)

Yesterday, I had a great service. The owner's son is very pleasant. He's engaging. He takes time to…read moreapproach everyone and make sure everyone had a phenomenal time. I've been coming here pre-Covid, and I will always come here because he gives great service, and the food is phenomenal. He makes sure you're very comfortable, and everything is clean. It's just one of my favorite restaurants in the world.

As many times as we have eaten here, taken family here, picked up food to go from here and ordered…read moreDoordash from here you'd think I would have left a review. The food here is some of my favorite on this planet. If there is something I love, it's Indian food. You can taste the care in every single dish. We have always had amazing dine in experiences with great service. The most recent experience was a week ago with Doordash and it was HOT and YUMMY!!! I always get the chicken kadai at an indian spicy level. If you are just a basic tikka masala kind of person, this is a really good next step. I could eat it every single day of my life. Their rice is always fluffy is well seasoned. Butter chicken? Creamiest. Tikka masala? Bomb, not overly sweet like some spots. Chicken biryani is so good, though a little heavy on the onion if you aren't into that. We've eaten all the appetizers, too- all amazing. I am really wanting to try the weekend buffet now that I'm pregnant.

I got the tandoori mixed grill($27) and lamb biryani ($25) for takeout. The tandoori mixed grill…read morecame with one shrimp, chicken, salmon, and lamb. For the medium hot heat, it didn't feel like much probably should've gotten a level higher. The flavor and seasoning were quite good! The lamb biryani was also super flavorful! I really enjoyed the food even from this takeout experience. Definitely would come back!