Must come and enjoy the vibe! Highly recommend the lamb chop and garlic naan!! Great customer…read moreservice

Food was pretty good but I feel like I got the wrong things. I feel like this restaurant may…read morespecialize in different foods. I would come back but not pressed to. The goat biryani was good but not the best I've had. The samosas were really good! Great filling! My friend got the shrimp tandoori, which was good! Garlic naan had good flavor but was on the thinner side.

One of the best Nepali restaurants I ever had. Very flavorful and well prepared dishes and great…read moreportion. The Lamb Junelly was amazing with the bread. The service was great too, very friendly restaurant. Must try if you like Indian or Nepali food!

I ordered paneer through DoorDash, and it arrived on time. The food was salty, but I pushed through…read moreand attempted to eat. Exactly one hour later, I felt nauseous. I ended up having food poisoning for 24 hours. I'm very disappointed.

My wife and I used to live in Charles Village, and today--after more than 30 years--we revisited…read morethe area with our son, who will soon be working at Johns Hopkins. While exploring, we discovered a new Indian/Nepalese restaurant and are so glad we gave it a try because the food was absolutely delicious. In addition to traditional Indian and Nepalese dishes, they also serve Indo-Nepali-Chinese fusion options like dumplings, chow mein, and chow fun--highly recommended! The owners, Bim and Arjun, were incredibly kind and even offered us samples of some tasty appetizers, including crispy vegetable pakoras and flavorful garlic naan. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. What stood out to us most was that none of the dishes were greasy, which we really appreciated. We ordered juicy chicken dumplings, a fragrant lamb biryani, chicken tikka pizza, and chicken tandoori--all of which were excellent. We even ordered chicken karahi to go for dinner! We'll definitely be back whenever we're in the Johns Hopkins area again.

Indian food is tasty and generous portions. Best Indian food out of all the surrounding options…read more(Charles Village, Remington). They make it as spicy as requested and the food is flavorful, not oily. Great to have this option in Waverly.

I came here for the first time recently with a group of people through Meetup and had a really nice…read moredinner during restaurant week. I have not eaten a lot of Indian food and certainly not recently so I asked for recommendations. We got an order of pakodas for the table and shared them, and also in order of samosas. Both were delicious and the pakodas were incredibly unique, and lightly fried. One of the people at our table had the restaurant weeks prefix that included tomato soup and beetroot pattie, an entree, vegetables, rice, naan and dessert all for $45. The rest of us just ordered off the menu and I opted for the chicken curry with rice which was fantastic and also got a side order of the garlic naan. It was super garlicky but very tasty. The restaurant itself is small with maybe a half dozen tables inside and two or three tables outside but it was just enough for us that evening. Our servers were excellent and helped explain aspects of the menu and helped us make decisions on what we wanted to eat. The only reason for one less star is we were finished eating and the checks arrived, we were never offered the opportunity to get dessert which was really weird. We were all planning to at least consider dessert but ended up at another local establishment for dessert. Otherwise it was a great meal and highly recommend you visiting this delicious Indian restaurant.

This is my second time eat at The Verandah Kitchen, and this restaurant continues to impress me…read more This is definitely one of my favorite spots in the Baltimore area. I had the Kolhapuri Goat Curry & Gatlic this Naan bread, both of which are fantastic choices. The broth of the curry was nice and rich with a good level of spice, much of what a good curry should have. The goat itself had a bit more bones than I'd prefer, but overall even those were extremely tender & flavorful. Additionally I had used the Naan bread to help finish up the broth, which ended with a very satisfying comfort meal. The service & ambiance itself was also a pleasure. I personally prefer small establishments to avoid unnecessary noise while dining. Mix that with the incentive staff and you'll definitely enjoy yourself on your vist here, much like I did.

I've been craving Indian food and decided to try this place via delivery through GrubHub. I ordered…read moreshrimp pakora, butter chicken, which came with rice, and garlic naan. The food arrived hot and well packed. The shrimp were very tasty. Not much crispiness, but that is to be expected with delivery. The sauces that came with it were very delicious. I enjoyed the butter chicken. The chicken was perfectly tender and a good amount. The sauce could have used a bit more flavor in my opinion. I did order mild just to see what the baseline spice was, and would definitely go medium or more next time. The sauce was a nice consistency. The rice was well cooked, but no flavor on its own. I have been to some Indian spots in which the rice itself is very aromatic and flavorful with some spices cooked into it; this was more just basic rice. Still good with the butter chicken. The garlic naan was tasty! Overall, this was a decent spot! I'd order again and try a different spice level and some other menu items. Prices were fair for portions in my opinion.

Just tried this place for the first time, and WOW. I do not say this lightly, but this might…read morehonestly be the best Indian food I've ever had (including *in India*). The lamb rogan josh and chicken choila were both extremely tender, lean, and flavorful. The pakora and aloo ko achar were also excellent. Big portions too.

I ended up here on recommendations for local. It didn't strike me as obvious a restaurant on the…read moreground level of this large building in Fells would produce quality Indian food, but it certainly did. I noted with some amusement that they sent new staff to serve me, and I figure that's fine, I'm closing in on 5000 Yelp reviews, I'm a veteran at this. I ordered slightly unconventionally, getting a spread of dumplings and a side of dal with some bread. The momos were delightful in texture. They way the were served with sauce in between them rather than on the side was a little unconventional, but the end result worked well. My dal was richly flavored, with a fresh tadka clearly evident on top. The bread wasn't quite enough to mop up the whole thing, but I don't mind just eating straight lentils from time to time with a spoon, so ultimately this meal was a winner. I would be more than happy to return.

Was this the greatest Indian meal ever? Absolutely not. Was it decent? Let's call it a…read moreparticipation trophy. As a solo diner, I was promptly seated, which was a great start. The restaurant was more than half empty, so I figured I'd be in and out like you expect at a downtown restaurant when you're dining alone. Well, that was wishful thinking. The service was slow as hell. It took forever for the shrimp to arrive, and then, when I was ready to leave, the check apparently needed to complete a spiritual journey before reaching my table. Empty tables everywhere, but somehow time stood still. I ordered the tandoori shrimp, which came with rice and tikka masala sauce, along with a mango lassi. Dinner sorted, right? Well, sort of. $25 for five pieces of shrimp felt like I had personally sponsored the shrimp's retirement fund. And the tikka masala sauce? So bland, I'm pretty sure the spices were still waiting for their flight to arrive. Naturally, I needed more protein, so I ordered the tandoori chicken. It was, once again, pretty mid. I asked for medium spice and received a level of heat that made me question my life choices. Medium should not feel like a personal attack on your taste buds. The chicken also had burnt edges, adding a little charcoal garnish to the experience. And here's the real kicker: despite serving chicken spicy enough to make me see my ancestors, my water glass was never refilled. Not once. Apparently, hydration was an optional upgrade. I skipped the rice and tikka masala gravy with the chicken because, honestly, I had already given that relationship a chance. By the end, I had spent around $50 before tip for a very mediocre dinner. That's not a meal. That's a small financial setback with a mango lassi. The location is convenient, though. I was staying at the Waterfront Hotel, and it was just a short walk away, which was probably the highlight of the evening. And to the restaurant: folks, please do better. Winning awards and putting up posters is great, but a wall full of trophies doesn't automatically make the food top of the line. The food has to do some of the heavy lifting too. This meal was pretty far from top of the line. And if you're looking for a quick, reasonably priced downtown dinner, be prepared to bring some patience, your own water bottle, and possibly a fire extinguisher. You might finish your meal before the check even begins its journey.

Great food, great fast service in a nice clean spot walking distance. Oh and everything was…read moreaffordable, which is important especially during these times.

A 3.5 but rounding up for local. Honestly, I hate buffets, but I did decently enjoy this lunch that…read moreI went to without understanding what I was doing. I had never tried Kumari in the past so I was excited to say something new and then learned upon sitting down that they offer buffet lunches on the weekends for about $18 all in. The service was really spectacular considering, and the tea was really delightful. Mango Lassi was too sweet. The space is quite large and they have seating on both sides of the restaurant. This is a no-frills restaurant and sometimes you have to grab silverware and napkins yourself but with two people working there and a restaurant full of people I thought the service was great. If you like a buffet, then I would very much recommend this place for you for Indian / Nepalese food.

Stopped in on a Saturday morning while running errands in the area. We had breakfast enjoying an…read moreomelet and fried eggs with hash browns and toast. Coffee was good in a solid china mug with a saucer and milk on the side in a china creamer. Yes! Home fries were especially good and crispy with fried onions. We were seated at a cosy booth, always my preference, in the comfortable spacious dining room. So much to like about Tamber's, including the varied menu, and ability to handle large and small groups. The staff are professional and attentive without being at all overbearing. For example while we were having breakfast the adjacent table was having Indian food which Tamber's serves in those charming brass vessels which you only find in Indian restaurants. The menu is typical breakfast lunch and dinner offerings American and Indian. Anyone in your group will be able to find something they like.

The restaurant space is intimate with lots of booths and some scattered tables. I went for a work…read morelunch while Hopkins was on break so I'm not sure if it's busier when the students are in session but it was pretty dead that day. Service was very quick and efficient but was surprised to find that they didn't include vegetables with the corned beef. No cheese, no dressing just meat.. So if you order a sandwich be sure to make sure you ask what's on it. My lunchtimes companions were pleased with their dinners too. One had the crab cakes (which he called not in the top ten he's ever had, but not bad) and the other had a salad she apparently enjoyed.

Akbar was our go-to for Indian when we lived in Baltimore years ago. We were excited to revisit an…read moreold favorite while on a weekend getaway. We got in a bit late - 9pm ish on a Saturday. Even so, the place was empty, save for a pretty steady flow of Door Dashers. The ambiance was also much different than I'd remembered. I started to get nervous. Were we about to find that an old favorite had slid? GREAT NEWS - this place is still fantastic. We had vegetable samosas and chicken tikka masala. All were excellent, especially the entrees. As a bonus, our server mentioned just to ask for more rice if needed, no additional charge. Food was fantastic, portions were standard, service was attentive. We'll absolutely be back the next time we return to Charm City!

Great food. Not a lot of people but great ambiance and service. Employees are so nice. I go out of…read moremy way to come here.

Truly a hidden gem! My former student told me about this place and I have been hooked since! The…read morecustomer service is so friendly and welcoming. And it is consistent. The food takes a bit to cook but omg!!!! It is worth it!!! There are vegan options and the menu is detailed and straight to the point! We have ordered the chicken curry, samosas (so good!), naan, roti, tikka masala and Chana masala. And each meal has been 10/10!!! There is no place to sit inside but this is perfect grub for a date night in accompanied with your favorite film or tv show.

I picked up an excellent meal from this place on a Sunday afternoon recently. The restaurant is…read moretruly hidden in the back of a bodega in Remington. If you're not looking for it, you will not find it. You order through the same bulletproof glass where you can also buy cigarettes, so it's a unique experience. The food though. Wow. It was superb. The navarattan curry and murgh tikka were layered with flavor, the naan was crisp and soft, and the mango chutney was complex and almost jammy. Basically, this place is awesome. You should eat here. Be aware, though, that they cook everything to order and it is gonna take at least 30 minutes. This is a bodega, not a restaurant, so you're gonna have to find something to do while you wait.