made a yelp account because of how good this place is hummus, naan, goat curry, tarka daal and saag paneer are all 10/10. Good service and nice space. read more

Tried out this place last week (carry out) and was pleasantly surprised how tasty everything was! Food: Indian Curry Chicken, Garlic Naan & the basmati rice were the best we ever had. They use dark meat for the dish & plenty of sauce for the rice and naan. Highly recommend this dish. Prices: A bit on the pricey side but acceptable. The restaurant is nicely decorated and not overcrowded. We will definitely come back here again. read more

It's a very quiet and comfortable setting. Even though it's first come first serve, we were able to get a table at around 5:40 PM on a Saturday. The service was quick and the people very friendly. The butter chicken is delicious! The hummus has onions and parsley and is kinda chunky, and I liked it. All the food was really good! The two things I'd ding are the really small bathroom that's beyond a bunch of boxes, and the mango ice cream. The mango ice cream was good, but I've had better. It is definitely a good end to a good meal. It's also a good place to go to on the way to Olney Theatre. 5 minutes away from Olney Theater! read more

Stellar Indian cuisine in Olney! We were very impressed with the delicious food, the prompt service, and the beautiful space. The butter chicken and saag paneer were so rich and hearty over the most recently cooked rice. I recommend everything about this place! read more

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A family favorite! The Chicken Tikka Masala is amazing, and definitely the best I've ever had. We frequently order carry out, but dining in is also very nice, with an enjoyable atmosphere. Service is attentive and very good. read more

My friend and I got carry out from here yesterday and the food was absolutely amazing! We will definitely be back

First time we tried their food we ate in and it was delicious. This time we ordered online for pickup and it was simple and worked out well. The food was amazing, regardless of what we had. If you like Indian cuisine, this is the place to go to. read more

I always get the butter chicken with naan. It is so good and juicy. The butter chicken sauce is my favorite to dip my naan into. Every time we come in, we are always greeted with a smile and a hello. I would definitely come here again! read more

First time here, in the door we found it quaint , neat and clean. The staff was verynicexand friendly. We found good menu choices. My ordered the Chicken Tika Masala which her only real complaint was the chicken was huge chunks as we like it cut down more. I ordered the fish massage which was ok, they use salmon and I was expecting a white fish as salmon has a strong flavor and took away from the masala sauce. All in all good food and we will go back. read more

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I love some nice Indian takeout, but the places around me make me feel like Goldilocks- it's never quite right. Too bad I don't live in Olney! Everything at Nirvana was perfection! Butter chicken is a go-to for many people, but it was incredible here. Sweet but complex flavors with perfectly cooked, large pieces of chicken. I feel like chicken tandoori really shows off the cooking ability of the restaurant, and here it was moist with subtle flavors. We also got naan, samosas, paratha, Chana masala, and onion bhajis, and they were all delicious. The takeout containers were clean and organized, and the food was ready quickly. I'll be making some excuses to visit my friend again soon and get more Nirvana! read more

We've gotten nirvana takeout a couple of times and I can say it's decent but I'm not blown away as some of the other reviews seem to be. In my experience the chicken korma and saag paneer are okay but I'm not going to rush to get them again. Surprisingly my favorite dish so far has been the buttered chicken. I know that's not ground breaking as that seems to be the standard American favorite but they do make one of the better versions that I've had. My husband also likes their chicken biryani. For us, this place hits in a pinch but I wish there were more dishes we were excited about. read more

Never been there but we got delivery. Lots of Indian restaurants just phone it in. Nirvana is one of the rare ones that works with good quality ingredients and a great mix of spices. Had the vegetable samosas, lamb palak, and the onion naan. The samosas had complex flavor and the two dipping sauces were both on top of form. The lamb in the palak was tender and not bony and fatty. Instead of the usual spinach, Nirvana used mustard greens which gave it an interesting edge. Even the rice was good. I don't know if its authentic, but it was very good. read more

It was my first time trying Indian food. Omg it was amazinggggg! The garlic naan was so warm and delicious! We got butter chicken and that was amazing I very much recommend this! The service was great! read more

I appreciated the good customer service. The owner was accommodating. Butter chicken and Saag Paneer were good.

Pretty impressed by the food in the small shopping Plaza. My friend ate here the night before and liked it so much she wanted me to try the next day. I got the lamb vindaloo and the meat was extremely tender and the sauce was super flavorful. Pretty reasonable pricing as well for the portions they gave you. The only thing I wish was better was I asked for extra spicy and there was barely any spice in my food. Also they did not give you any bread with the meal. I'm used to having naan on the side. read more

Nirvana Indian Cuisine - a bowl of rice and a bowl of soup - Indian Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Great food. My go to spot for this type of cuisine! Taste authentic great customer service! read more

The food is amazing! Service is decent, but the food is absolutely scrumptious! Lamb vindaloo and shrimp korma are my favorite!

We came here for a nice birthday lunch and left very happy. We ordered samosas to start which were very good and perfectly cooked. They come with two sauces, a chutney and a green spicy sauce. I prefer the green sauce but both were very good. We ordered the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and the lamb briyani. Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. We also ordered one roti and one naan for the table as no bread comes with the meal which is a bit disappointing. The average cost of entree is $15-18 so a little cheaper the some of the other local places but still a bit high in my opinion. The serving size is a good portion, we definitely had left overs! The interior is very nice and clean, and the service is friendly and quick to help. read more

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One of the better Indian food joints for real. Solid chicken tikka masala and fish curry. But truth be told it is their naan that stands out! Garlic, onion, or normal - seriously the best naan in the region no joke. Highly recommend! read more

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This is one of my top 3 Indian restaurants in MD. The food always tastes great and the restaurant offers carryout which is nice. I have ordered different things on the menu and always enjoy whatever I get. If you are in the Olney area, then I highly recommend you visit Nirvana. read more

Everything! I have never been disappointed. The food, service and ambiance have been special for me.

We had an enjoyable time here and plan to return soon. Many dishes reminded me of home. Thank you for good service and food.

Oh so much did I want to love this place. Naming it "Nirvana" was a pretty big risk, you have to admit. I mean it's like calling your ship unsinkable! So this place is in a strip mall at the corner of two pretty big roads and the lot generally has enough parking though I do suspect that some people are using it as a "park and ride" for their commutes to work. The decor is fairly warm (minus the plywood boards that are used on the benches) and the greeting was certainly nice. I perused the lunch special menu (I'll include the photo) but decided to go with the always-available americanized staple known as "Chick Tikka Masala." I was famished and figured that for $15.99 I was going to get a mountain of food. Alas...I did not. The food came out quickly which concerned me that it had been sitting in a pot cooking...and cooking for a while before I arrived. Alas...it had. The meat was pretty over cooked but the flavor of the sauce was fairly nice and subtle unlike some other local eateries serving the same dish. The rice was very nice and not lumpy or over seasoned. You could taste it for what it was and it was a nice compliment to the chicken. I may come back here for dinner to see if they're in less of a rush to get the food out of the kitchen allowing them an opportunity to cook it to order. All told, I'm giving Nirvana three stars which I know sounds like an oxymoron but it is what it is. read more

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We ordered a couple dishes for carry out. We ordered the samosa chaat, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, plain naan, and garlic naan. Everything was good as it was the last time I ordered from here except the butter chicken was a tad less flavorful than last time. The chicken tikka masala was something new I ordered and it was SO good. Rich, creamy sauce with large, tender chunks of chicken. The samosa chaat was also very good - much better than the papri chaat I ordered last time. The chaat dishes are a bit pricey compared to other Indian restaurants but was well worth it. Also, I added an updated carry out menu with their full menu and prices, as not many menu photos have been posted. read more

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Nirvana is an amazing Indian restaurant. Their dishes are packed with flavor and best enjoyed family style. Most dishes have a bit of spice but it's bearable. read more

Nirvana Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Our go to Indian food! I always love this place since I tried it few years ago. I never dine in though, so can't speak on the service or the atmosphere since I usually order online and just pick up and go. My order every time is chicken tikka masala and chicken biryani. They both have so much flavor and so tender. Honestly you can't go wrong with those! read more

Nirvana is a "hidden" gem in Olney. First, I will start off by saying why I didn't give them 5 stars. The guy at the front is rude. I'm not going to speculate anything here but he needs cheer in his life. Anyway, the food is always on point. I recommend the Saag Paneer, Shahi Paneer and the Chicken Tikka Masala. Pro Tip: When you call to order, expect a 45 minute wait for your order to be ready for pick up. #YelpMDburbs read more

Overall my experience here has been good, I only live five minutes from here but sometimes when I get home with takeout, it is already cold. I wish the food was a little spicier too. read more

Wow. I say again, wow. The mint sauce and the tamarind sauce is the best sauces we have ever had. As someone who normally ignores the watery condiments presented with food, The mint is a transcendent and mysterious mint sauce that we speculate to be made of mint, cilantro, lime and something sweet but we cannot say for sure because the flavors harmonize so well together. The tamarind sauce is the same. It is pulpy, sweet, sour. More sour than sweet tamarind sauce, a taste of the actual plup of the tamarind. Lunch special is only $11.99! It's probably worth around $20-40. Chicken Tikka Masala - creamy, delicious big pieces of juicy chicken Saag Paneer- creamy, large soft paneer pieces. Generously loaded with this said paneer. Well mixed garlic, onion spinach that gives this dish its charm. Tikka Chicken with bell peppers and onions curry- seared onions and bell peppers, bright onion flavor in a savory sauce Goat curry- my favorite! Spicy and the normal gamey flavor of soft, fall off the bone goat is harmonized and enhance with spices that the mysteriously wonderfully delicious curry it in. My favorite. Rice- bright colors of orange from saffron, great compliment to the curry Chai- warm, creamy pieces of cardomom read more

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The food is pretty good. We enjoy the butter chicken, samosas, chicken biryani, and the tikka masala typically. Very flavorful! These are all mild enough for the kids to enjoy. The kids also love the mango lassis. They do delivery with grub hub. Pickup is also easy. read more

Nirvana Indian Cuisine - Chicken Biryani Butter Chicken Naan Tandoori Chicken Wings - Indian Near Me - Olney, Maryland

May be great food but we don't know since delivery time was pushed back multiple times so we finally cancelled. They were good about refund to debit card. read more

So glad I finally tried this spot out, and I have to say it checked all the boxes. (Only a 4 star instead of 5 because I save my 5 stars for the kind of places I'd take a flight out for just to eat there and go home). That aside-- 10/10 on the meal! I ordered at 8:40 pm for carry out and they graciously obliged even though they were closing at 9. I requested it be mild as I'm very sensitive to spicy foods, and I was so grateful that I could enjoy the whole meal without that spicy kick that's too intense for someone like me. I'm glad I ordered the tandoori chicken, that surprised me to be even tastier than my go to butter chicken. The rice was fresh and fluffy and the naan was absolute perfection. I also love that the samosas weren't too spicy. The mango lassi was great, it was the only thing that was a 9/10 for me-- amazing taste, I'm just a very difficult person to please so I was quite impressed and very excited to continue coming back. The service was great and they got our order perfectly. Looking forward to this being a new regular on my rotation of local spots to pick up a reliable delicious dinner for my family read more

Nirvana Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Our favorite dishes here are saag paneer, butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, papri chaat and garlic naan. The staff are welcoming and we always enjoy our meal here. read more

If you like Indian food, you MUST GO. I'm so happy Nirvana opened in Olney. I've already been there a few times and expect to be a regular. I've been for both lunch and dinner and the food is consistently amazing! The lunch and dinner special they offer is great for when I can't decide between dishes and the portions kept me full. THE FOOD: I've tried the Saag Paneer, Lamb Curry, Channa Masala, Chicken Tikka The Goat Curry has a slight spiciness to it for those who can't handle spicy food. I enjoy spicy food so I might ask them to make it spicier on my next visit. All the meat has been very tender and perfectly flavored. (I'm usually not a fan of chicken dishes because I find them to be overcooked and dry, but the Chicken Tikka Masala was perfect). I also tried the Chicken Karai for the first time and enjoyed it. (It reminded me of Chinese Stir fry). I prefer the Garlic Naan to the Onion Naan. And the Mango Lassi was worth ordering. THE SERVICE: The chef came out when he had a chance to ask customers about the meal. It's nice to see the people cooking the food smile hearing the customers are enjoying the food they prepared. Nick was also very accommodating and gave great recommendations on what to try. I plan on asking him what he recommends trying the next time I eat there (hopefully soon). I also had Greg as a server. He was pleasant and thankfully patient when the table wasn't sure what they wanted to order. He also was able to give a couple good recommendations to try. Overall, I'm very pleased such a delicious restaurant with friendly service arrived in Olney. read more

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Bad attitude. Bad service. Absolutely deserted on a Sunday afternoon. Very inhospitable looking guy at the bar. It seemed as if we were interfering with his afternoon siesta. read more

Carried out Chicken Vindaloo yesterday. It was EXCELLENT except that it was toned down for American tastes and not "native style." In their defense, I forgot to tell them I like to singe my tonsils! Vindaloo is reputed to be one of the hottest Indian dishes. It was flavorful and mostly chicken thigh meat. Their basmati rice was also good. I am gluten free of necessity and was grateful that the young man who answered the phone asked the chef before answering the question. read more

I love Indian food and it's hard to rate one a 2 star because the food tasted fine, it just wasn't GOOD. The sauce was extremely watery. We ordered takeout at 5 on the dot, so we should have been freshly made... But tasted like maybe hours old buffet? Ordered lamb vindaloo (spicy water with a few pieces of pretty overcooked Lamb), chicken korma (gristly dark meat, sauce was very flavorful but not thick), butter chicken (bland and same Calibre chicken), and saag paneer (the best thing we ordered, flavorful and thick - actually highly recommend if this is your jam). Also, they don't have papadums. I asked why and the host said because they are "southern indian and we are a northern Indian restaurant". Their specialty is Goan Fish Curry and last time I checked, Goa is considered a South Indian State... just saying..... Maybe add everyone's favorite appetizer to the menu? read more

Nirvana Indian Cuisine - Check the edges, water. - Indian Near Me - Olney, Maryland

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The food was average and the service was bad. It was very hot in the restaurant. Only 2 tables occupied and the other table had ask for a fan. Not impressed at all. read more

Super delicious Indian cuisine! I had samosas as an appetizer and butter chicken as my main course. I had recently recommended this restaurant to a friend whose daughter eats gluten-free. When I was describing my meal there, I said I usually order a Mango Lassi to drink. She'd never heard of it. Oh my! You don't know what you're missing. Try one. The young man who served me was polite and efficient. A perfectly attentive server. I love this little gem of a restaurant. A statue of Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, visually greets you when you open the door to this establishment. Once inside, the subdued lighting creates an aura of the exotic and romantic. The staff greets you, welcomes you and makes you feel at home, as you prepare to delight in their delicious Indian cuisine. Bon appétit (sorry, that just came out... I'm French and I don't know the corresponding phrase in the Indian culture)... so discover and enjoy! read more

I almost walked out. When we first came in, there were six workers at the bar and not one person greeted us. We stood by the door waiting for someone to seat us for quite some time. Even the diners kept looking up from their to see us just standing by the entrance. There were no lines and the restaurant was not crowded on a Friday evening. Not one person walking around the main eating area or the bar motioned to us or acknowledged our presence. I was just about to walk out when someone finally asked if we wanted a table. I think the first thing a restaurant should do is acknowledge diners as they come in. If you're busy, say you'll be with them in just a minute. Once seated, I ordered the daily dinner special. The waiter explained that since they do not have buffets like other Indian restaurants, getting a sampler was a good way to try other dishes. I agree. I opted for the chicken tikka masala and lamb vindaloo. I asked if the vindaloo was spicy and he said it does have a kick. He was right again but it wasn't so spicy that if you can't have spicy, it would burn your mouth. The really nice thing about this restaurant is that they offer refills of rice. So many places charge for that and I'm afraid after a while, Nirvana might go along with charging too. So for now, get the extra rice if you need it. read more