WOW! If you're looking for the best Indian food around, this is it. The service, attention to…read moredetail, and overall experience were outstanding from start to finish. We started with the Aloo Tikki Chaat (so flavorful), then had the parsley garlic naan and butter chicken--everything was fresh, perfectly prepared, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out. Enjoy!

I came with a specific craving for channa bhatura (or chole bhature), having not gotten it at the…read morelast Indian restaurant I visited. I found this place at the base of a mixed use development. It had garage parking nearby. My chickpeas were spicy as ordered, and came with two nicely puffed breads, and an array of pickled onions with a fried chili pepper. It was a proper rendition of the dish. Someone else ordered the same thing and asked for extra salt to dump on the chickpeas, which just baffled me. The flavor was ample. I also ordered a chai, and while they call it a cutting chai (which I understand to mean cut in half in size), it was a decent amount and a nuanced mix of spices. The owner was a little odd and was making calls to various tables and being kind of pushy such that it made one little girl uncomfortable to the point where her party complained about it, which was acknowledged by staff. I would advise them to put the customer's well-being first, but neither I nor the offended parties would seem to have any compunctions about coming back for the food.

Delicious Indian bowls! It's delicious American-fusion Indian food that's Chipotle style with DIY…read moreyour own bowl or you can choose a curated bowl or traditional Indian plate. I really enjoyed the Paneer Tikka Bowl with coconut curry and spinach saag on a bed of quinoa. I feel like you can get a bit more with the bowl than the traditional Indian plate. The food was bursting with flavor with large chunky pieces of paneer. The cherry blossom soft serve is delicious, I get it every spring! Mosaic District is my favorite location (Downtown DC and Crystal City), the service is great!

Love getting the tikka masala or butter chicken salad bowls here but I especially love getting the…read moresamosa chaat when I don't want a bowl and want something small but still filling. Staff is nice and the restaurant is kept clean.

I've been meaning to write this review for a while now. We stumbled upon this restaurant about a…read moremonth ago, and it has quickly become one of our favorite places to dine. On our first visit, they were extremely busy and we didn't have a reservation, but the staff was incredibly welcoming and accommodating while we waited for a table. Megha, in particular, was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, she made us feel truly at home. She consistently checked on us, made sure everything was perfect, and provided some of the best service we've experienced. Since that first visit, we've already been back two more times -- twice for dinner and once for their Sunday brunch. Every single visit has been exceptional. The service is always outstanding, and the food never disappoints. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any dish on the menu, and their brunch is phenomenal. I do have to mention the Butter Chicken -- it's easily one of the best I've ever had. The garlic naan and rosemary naan are also incredible and such a unique touch. What makes this place even more special is the consistency and hospitality. Megha always greets us warmly, remembers us by both face and name, and genuinely makes every visit feel personal and welcoming. We absolutely love this restaurant, and it will definitely remain one of our go-to spots. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for amazing food and exceptional service.

I don't eat Indian food very often. However, if I do, I'm coming back here. First, just the decor…read moreis awesome. It's a train station themed restaurant with walls that look like trains, the menu has a train (subway) map, the check arrives in a "Departure ticket" bi-fold. It's nicely done. Luckily they didn't get cheesy with train/travel names for dishes. Staff all looked professional with matching pressed shirts. Our server was attentive. Food was delicious. We ordered typical Americanized Indian dishes. A lamb vindaloo, spinach paneer, buttered chicken, and tandoori pomfret fish. For apps we got vegetable samosas and gobi Manchurian cauliflower. ALL of it was so good! I would probably skip the fish next time. Not because of the taste, because of the work to get the meat out of the fish. It's served whole, which I was not expecting. Still very tasty. The gobi was had a familiar taste- similar profile to a Chinese general tso - regardless tangy and delicious with just a little heat. I was concerned the heat level was going to be too much in our dishes. After all, we did order a vindaloo which is know for its heat. It was perfect. They probably told the cooks to make it American spicy. lol. How do you know it's good? There were many Indian patrons. I will 100% return when I get an Indian food craving. Prices are to be expected given the current economic state of our area/country.

I recommend the Chicken Tenders Combo, Aleppo Hot Chicken Sandwich, and Chapli Kabob Burger…read more The service is prompt and efficient. The ambiance appears to be family friendly--I recommend bringing one's family here for a meal because the food is a good value for the money as well.

Sheesh Grill makes feeding a large group really easy. We are frequent orders of their family meals…read morewhich include a large tray of rice (when I say large...you will be eating rice for days), your choice of kabobs, and two sides. Everything comes packaged up in a great aluminum container and box for easy transport. The best part is you can order straight from their website ... no 24 hour advance order pish posh. Why four stars? The meat to rice ratio is really off, we usually have to order extra kabobs to supplement and sadly they took off their "side kabob" orders so we can't order as much meat as our family would like.

After a ten-year absence due to relocation, I got to return to my FAVORITE Indian restaurant, and…read morewhat a JOY!! Not only was the food as flavorful and delicious as always, but the aroma, service and price was as good as ever. Once again, THANK YOU !

I raise a spoon of aromatic curry to my lips. I pause. I close my eyes and am brought back to the…read morehighrises of New Delhi. I sample a humble, tantatilizing bite. Eyes still closed, I ponder the flavors now jolting across my tongue. A tear slides down my cheek as I am brought back to beautiful India. I open my eyes refreshed and steeped in bliss. I wish to extend my compliments to the chef. Five stars - try the Chicken Tikka Masala!

Our family has very much enjoyed the chicken kabob sandwiches and other platters here since 2023…read more Portions are great with friendly service. You can call in advance for take-out orders, or just place an order in person, walk over to H-Mart for shopping, and return in 15-20 minutes. We have not dined in the restaurant, but it has a separate section with tables that can easily accommodate families and small groups. It has a pleasant, family-owned restaurant vibe.

Stumbled upon this quiet mom & pop shop. They are very welcoming and seated us promptly for dinner…read more My favorite dish would be their chicken kabob platter. It comes with a bowl of salad. The chicken itself is a little on the drier side but I still like it. They give you a fairly large portion of chicken for the price. I definitely met my protein intake goals for dinner. The rice portion was also large and had a nice, simple flavor. I had to get a to-go box because there was so much to eat.

I've eaten here 4 times. Very consistent and generous dinner portions. The $20 lunch buffet is a…read moresolid choice, with around 10 entrées with fresh ice-chilled condiments. A concerted effort towards variety is evident, with distinct proteins and vegetarian choices in specific curries/sauces creating a beautifully balanced array of different colors. I love this. (An example of the opposite: When there's a paneer tikka masala AND a chicken tikka masala on a buffet - I don't count these as being 2 different entrées.) Saffron is way better than the musty neighbor Haandi Indian across the street. A long time local recommended Haandi over Saffron and I believe she must have lied to me about having tried Saffron, because there is absolutely no comparison. Saffron is wayyy better. There is actually flavor and attitude in the dishes at Saffron. Haandi is boring and bland. Pro tip: ask for your naan bread "crispy" and it will come out nice and toasted. Naan is included with the lunch buffet. Would be 5 stars if it were $15. $22 can get you AYCE made-to-order sushi lunch down the street, so $20 for Indian buffet lunch here seems all-the-money. Delicious, though! Oh and another possible star deduction reason: I saw a few stains on some tablecloths at Saffron that appeared to be days-old from not being changed or noticed. This is a "glass top on top of red tablecloth" kind of place. They need to get rid of the tablecloths if they're not changing them with each customer.

It's been probably 9 years since I have had food from this location so I stopped in for a lunch…read morebuffet. For $20 I found the buffet reasonable but it did seem slightly smaller than their sister locations one. Seating is quite tight in this location and you do sit almost on top of each other. I echo another reviewer- some of the items were bland, especially the saag paneer, that lacked flavor at all. The spicy meatballs were the only thing with a kick but would have loved to see more consistent spice. I also was a bit disappointed in the naan- it didn't seemed buttered at all and was very dry for some reason. Service and staff super friendly and decent food for the price but needs more kick to beat the Saffron Ashburn location.

Great Indian food. Truly authentic!our favorite appetizer are the vegetable samosa. I love the…read moretandoori chicken

SOO good! Flavor & spice levels are 10/10. We had the butter chicken, chili chicken, vegetable…read morebiryani, and butter naan. Will definitely be ordering again in the future :)

we were visiting DC yesterday and had lunch as a family at Curry and Clay Oven…read more the food was amazing. very good choices in the menu. the service was very good and staff was very polite we repeat ordered some dishes (chilli paneer, chicken tikka, etc) the marination on the tandoor dishes were perfect and spice level on all the dishes were spot on we will stop by this restaurant whenever we are in DC

In our ongoing quest for our favorite Indian joint, this is currently our default. The butter…read morechicken (my wife's go-to entree) is solid, as is the garlic naan. These are our go-to orders, watch we supplement with other entrees in a dinner order for more than 2 people. Thus far, we have tried chicken korma, shrimp jalfrezi, salmon tikka masala, and various vindaloos and biryanis. All were adequate, with the jalfrezi being the least impressive and the vindaloo being the most (good balance of heat and flavor). But the star of the menu is the lamb bhuna. The lamb is succulent and the sauce is perfectly spiced to match the lamb - and the quantity of the meat and sauce are in good proportion to each other. This dish will be on our order from here on out. Some tips: don't order extra rice; all saucy entrees come with a generous portion of rice (even for a rice fiend like me). But DO order extra chicken tikka to supplement the (at times a little meager) amount of fish or salmon in saucy dishes. Also, the chefs' method of adding heat to "extra spicy" requests is to add chunks of hot peppers to the dish - I don't prefer this, but you might. Order accordingly.

Consistently one of the finest Indian restaurants in Northern Virginia, this is where I first fell…read morein love with North Indian cuisine. A true mark of authenticity is seeing Indian families dining here--and the food absolutely lives up to that standard. You're warmly greeted upon arrival, and the service is polished, attentive, and welcoming. The décor is stylish yet comfortable, creating an inviting dining atmosphere. After four years away, it was wonderful to return and see the buffet back. The selection of savory dishes is impressive, complemented by desserts and drinks--including an excellent mango lassi. This is a family-owned restaurant that takes great pride in both food and hospitality. Pricing is very reasonable for the quality offered. Highly recommended, and don't miss their sister restaurant in Falls Church, Mumbai Central, which upholds the same exceptional standards.

This place is amazing. We first went there on a weekend night just for drinks because every place…read morearound was too crowded/noisy. They cleared a table for us, were super attentive, and the drinks were really good. We came back for food on a weeknight (because it smelled so tempting when we were there before) and it. was even better. The Bombay Shrimp and Chicken Korma are standouts. The Butter Chicken also got rave reviews from my husband, who went with another friend. It is quiet, has some outdoor seating, the service is nearly fine-dining levels, and the food is delicious. The also have a date-filled naan which is not something I've seen before, and it was quite tasty.