I love the food here. Indian cuisine is one of my favorites. I've tried many restaurants throughout…read moremany states as I often travel and I'd have to say this is one of the best. The service is great and the owner is awesome. She takes pride in her food ensuring you have a great experience. Highly recommend.

Fantastic food!! Veg appetizer sampler, chana palak, chicken curry, and plain naan all delicious…read more The naan in particular-- soft but chewy, slightly crispy on the outside, just divine. Chai was good too, nicely spiced. They just work magic with their seasoning! It's a little tucked away, but worth visiting in person. Very nice ambiance. Our new fav!!

Went to Choolaah with a friend, and I must say, it did not disappoint. The service was great from…read morethe moment we walked in. The cashier was friendly and offered to help even though we chose to order at the kiosk. He even grabbed our drinks right away and gave me a sample of the ginger lemonade (which didn't have much ginger), so I ended up going with the mango lemonade instead. I ordered the paneer and samosa chaat, and the flavors were spot on. I dipped my paneer wrap in the mango sauce, and it was the perfect touch. I would definitely come back--the food tasted so fresh and flavorful that it never once felt like I was eating at a chain restaurant. The space itself is cute, with plenty of seating and easy access to sauces, utensils, and napkins. My only critique is that the restaurant was cold inside. It was already a chilly day, and it didn't feel much warmer than eating outdoors. Overall, great food and great service--just wish the heat was turned up on that cold day!

Choolah is one of the healthy food place near our house when we wanted something different,…read moresomething that is not a salad but have plenty of vegetables. I usually get the probowl with all veggies and protein. I added spicy mango sauce and the Whoa sauce to it! It is a large large bowl and I usually eat them for lunch and then dinner.

We had a wonderful weekend brunch at Bombay Tandoori in Lansdowne! At $25 per person, the buffet…read morewas a great value with plenty of variety. The staff was welcoming and attentive from the moment we arrived. They immediately brought us ice-cold water along with a nice pitcher for the table, which was a thoughtful touch. The buffet had a great selection of appetizers, lots of vegetables and vegetarian choices, and plenty of different sauces and chutneys--including my favorite, raita! Our favorite dish was definitely the Butter Chicken. I especially loved that it was made with tender breast meat rather than dark meat. Another highlight was the fresh, hot dosas. They were made to order and the staff brought them right to our table. Delicious! It was also great to see so many people coming in for brunch and enjoying the restaurant on the weekend. Good food, friendly service, lots of choices, and a very reasonable price. We'll definitely be back!

Great find in my area with friendly staff and clean dining area. Plenty of parking spots as well…read more The buffet has lots of options but main dishes were the goat and butter chicken. There's also a fish dish and lots of vegetarian dishes, as well as Naan, dosa and appetizers. I also tried a bite of rice pudding and 1 ball of a sort of sweet dumpling. Overall a nice weekend (Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 3pm) Indian food buffet for $25 was a great treat! They are also open for dinner everyday and weekday lunch ala carte or standard menu. If you are looking to try more than 1dish, the weekend lunch is an excellent choice! Finally, I want to acknowledge how friendly and hospitable was the owner Raju who responded very quickly or live when I asked a question on the yelp platform, when we were deciding where to get Indian food; and, somehow she came over when we dined in today and encouraged us to try everything. The other two staff members were just as pleasant and hospitable. It gave us a warm feeling! I was happy with this first visit! Look forward to taking my hubby and other friends here in the near future!

We really enjoyed the food and everything was perfec. I had guests from outside the country and…read morethey loved the cuisine too. The most embarrassing thing is that after we pay the bill with gratitude and tips included in the bill the waiter or waitress comes to the table before we leave and ask for cash tips separately from what we have already pai, this is so embarrassing and I have never seen this any other restaurant. This has not happened once but previously too, I am shocked that they waiters or waitresses are allowed to do such a terrible thin. The owners should stop such a behavior .

OMG *this place*!!! I generally think most Indian food is delicious, so how this place has been…read moreable to top them all and be my #1 best Indian restaurant--in a heavily South Asian location at that--continues to blow my mind. First of all, the service is impeccable; from the moment, I walked in, the host and manager were both so kind and hospitable in a way that felt natural, while also going above and beyond. And the decor: easily the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been in. Full stop. Just a fun experience, without even getting into food and drink. There isn't a bad seat in the restaurant, and I would even want to come sit at the fun bar. Ok, food and drink. I got a sangria, which was easily as good as any you would find in a Spanish restaurant--not too sweet. They have a fun "street food" appetizers section that isn't on most Indian menus--we got the dilli ki shaan, which were kind of like potato salad in a crispy shell? And for my main, I had the coconut machi curry with fish--omigod, it was so flavorful!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. My friend got the mewa murg tikka, and I think that delicious, flavorful, savory, smokey chicken may have even been better than my dish. The habanero and cheese naans were also pretty good. I can't wait to go back, though my biggest challenge will be whether to order the same dish or try something new!

The food was awesome !!!! Best service and customer service…read moreJay was so friendly and kind he did a great job taking care of us and giving us an outstanding service. We tried platter #2 Jay was nice enough to treat us with the chick pea curry And we also tried the fried cauliflowers was awesome I really recommend this place and would come back again for sure For their awesome food and customer service the quality and quantity is outstanding, very delicuos food. Specially Jays amazing customer service and kindness.

Afghan food that is not just kabobs! Counter service, but food brought to you on plates with non…read moreplastic utensils. They also brought out appetizers, then entrees, then dessert. Staff were super friendly. Good version of babagnosh, and the kadu was nice. (Bit too sweet for me and I like a bit of tomato sauce, but that is just my preference.) The naan was very fresh. The Malai Chicken Kabob was very tender and the rice was flavorful. Dessert was Afghan Ice Cream (a version of Falooda). If you have not had it, it is an interesting mixture of ice cream, chia, vermicelli, and fruit. Quite tasty. Also tried the baklava - nice taste, but not crispy. Over all a great experience, and will definitely go back again.

If you're looking for an incredible Indian restaurant, this is the one. The food is absolutely…read morebursting with flavor, and every dish we've tried has been outstanding. The Chicken Saffron, Crab Curry, Goat Curry, and Vegetable Platter have all been exceptional, especially paired with the warm, buttery garlic naan. The gravies are so rich and flavorful you'll want to use every last piece of naan to soak up every drop! The drinks are just as impressive as the food, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service makes the experience even better. It's absolutely worth the drive, and we can't wait to go back. Highly recommend to anyone who loves authentic, delicious Indian cuisine! The serving team is just amazing! Friendly and courteous!!! Just lovely!!!

We went back after a year and noticed a marked improvement in service. But having said that, at…read moreleast with the items that we ordered today, which is the Aloo Gobhi and Chana masala - both were cooked in a weird way, and were overly sour, the veg biryani was not too bad and tandoori platter as a starter was decent as well.

As a part of my tour of NOVA's best Indian restaurants, we stopped by Banaras Xpress for Mother's…read moreDay brunch! The buffet had tons of options and was absolutely delicious. The best was definitely the veg biryani and paneer butter masala. The rice was so fluffy and full of flavors. The paneer gravy was creamy and packed with the best flavor. Excited to come back to try their regular menu and Indian fusion items.

CLOSED They were the third :Indian: place in that spot. How stupid is that? Now they are…read moreclosed. Forget the "temporarily" part of their statement. They are gone. If anyone is considering putting an Indian spot in there, DON'T. The last three fought to the end. The food was okay; the service exemplary, Some locations simply don't work. There is a heavy Indian population in Sterling, but apparently not enough to support this location. I recommend Blossoms, in Ashburn. This place will not reopen.

3rd time visiting this amazing gem. Some in my group are Jain, while others are Swaminarayan. The…read morebest part about this place is their menu which is suited for both religious needs. We started off with Sugarcane juice, Aam Palak Chaat, Dabeli Royal, and Crispy Cauli Marvel. All were amazing dishes, though our favorite was probably the Aam Palak Chaat. For entrees, we went with Tawa Paneer and Methi Paneer. Again, both were Swaminarayan and absolutely delicious. To accommodate those dishes, we did the Bullet Naan with no onion no garlic and Tandoori Roti. Though we felt the dishes could have been a bit more hotter, it was very tasteful and just fine. Overall, it was an amazing lunch experience. Their vast menu and specific accommodations to everyone's religious needs is what makes this spot unique versus other restaurants in the area. Will def come back as usual.

Loved this place. While this is purely vegetarian dishes and I'm not vegetarian, the food and…read moreflavors are so good anyone can enjoy. My wife and I were close by and she wanted to eat so I chose this place on a whim. We were immediately welcomed upon arrival and seated. There's a very warm and welcoming atmosphere adding to the whole experience. It was only when I started looking at the menu that I realized it was a vegetarian menu, but I'm happy to go without meat for a meal. Everything looked so good that we ordered more than we could eat but were happy to take some home for leftovers. While there we had aam palak chaat (probably my absolute favorite of all the delicious dishes we tried), crispy lilva bites, bullet naan (which my wife loved more than garlic naan, her normal favorite), maharaja vada pav (potato based), and smoky baingan bonfire. Everything was wonderful and this place will see me again.

Cha Street Food is a restaurant inside the Tyson's Corner Mall. There's free parking in the garage…read morenearby. The ambiance inside the restaurant is eclectic and aesthetic. You can tell that the owners truly care about the quality of branding and presentation. I've been here before and had a positive experience both times. The food is great, the masala fries and falooda are must try's. The fries are crispy and seasoned well and the falooda is sweet, rose-y/pistachio-y, and balanced well with textures. This time we also tried the chaat papri bowl (small). The chick peas were seasoned well with the sauces and paired well with the crispy chaat. I just wasn't a fan of the tomatoes. Overall, everything was reasonably priced for the quality and portions. I'd recommend coming here if you're looking for a Indian street snack or dessert.

The Lacha Paratha Burger and the Tawa Chicken are great additions to the already delicious menu…read more However, just keep doing what you guys found the niche for Pakistani street food ~ but don't over expand the menu into something that isn't. Like the introduction of so many rice bowls is probably not part of the same food niche.