Really happy we tried this place! Ali's service was great and the food was delicious. Their chat papri was perfect IMO, not drenched in sauce, and had a great balance of flavor and texture. The butter chicken was delicious, a little greasy but still very tastey. Their desi chicken karahi special was the star of the show. We've never had a Karahi like this, the tomatoes were stewed down and jammy, which added a smokey sweetness flavor that really balanced out the spice. Will certainly be back! read more

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The chicken shawarma and garlic naan were so delicious. My only note is that I didn't realize there would be olives so now I know not to ask for them next time! read more

Spice Circle - Chicken Shawarma Platter, Garlic Naan - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Ambiance: (5/5) Loved the family vibe. It seems like everyone knows everyone. Price: (5/5) Very reasonable price. Food: (5/5) Loved the food. The sesame naan was very unique. I've never had anything like it. It was so soft, it was like a bagel but in naan form. The egg parahta was also really good. It had a lot of veggies and spices. Service: (5/5) Amazing service. Food comes out quick and everyone is very nice. read more

Spice Circle - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Big portions and delicious food. A must for anyone in the area, and I would highly recommend it

One of the best local restaurants for pick-up orders, and with a small seating area if you prefer to dine-in. I ordered through their nice website, showed up a bit early for pickup, and my order was ready and waiting. The Grill Salmon Salad is great, with a large grilled salmon filet and varied mix a vegetables that looked even better than the menu pic. The Butter Chicken was in a large container paired with flavorful rice. The naan was plate-sized, chewy and fluffy. If Spice Circle is local to you, I'd recommend it. read more

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We were here thinking it was the Indian Pizza place. But we decided to give it a try. Boy were we glad! Service: Spot on. They were celebrating their anniversary and they gave us appetizer to try.. Samosa was perfect. We had the Boneless Chicken Kabob and the Chicken Shawarma platter. Both were very good. The Chicken Kabob was moist and flavourful. Even when eaten next day. We will return to try their Karahi. Their portions was rather big.. read more

Spice Circle - Boneless Chicken Kabob and Chicken Shawarma Platter - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

My fiancé and I LOVEE coming here for their food! Definitely recommend the butter chicken with garlic naan, chicken Karahi and haleem! Everything has such good flavor and spice. Good food and service, that's why I always come back! read more

Spice Circle - Haleem and garlic naan - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Not a very good first time here. I was drawn by all the good reviews and I've been looking for a good place nearby. The picture of my food did not look like any picture I had seen. The potatoes had no taste whatsoever. Moreover this is not Alu Bhujia at all. The chickpeas were dry and full of black pepper. Not a recipe made for puri's. The prices were reasonable. The person at the register was very nice and I want this place to be as advertised. So I may come back to see if this was a one off day. read more

Spice Circle - Halwa puri - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Amazing Naan and chana. Must try. We ordered their baby goat karahi, chicken karahi and chapli kabab. read more

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Wish I could give more than 5 stars!! First, the food was delicious. We got the Desi Chicken Karahi per our waitress Sandy's recommendation. Oh, my, goodness. The flavor was out of this world. Everything was so fresh and real and perfectly flavored. We also got butter chicken (a classic and solid). The rice and chickpea dish, which just come as sides, were delightful and so flavorful -- could have been meals in their own right! Last, the service was -- no lie -- the best I've experienced at a restaurant. Sandy was so attentive, helpful, made sure we were ordering the right amount of food (ie not too much ), had great recommendations, and helped us optimize our order so we had the right amounts of everything. Also, even little details like the plates and utensils they gave us were very nice. I should have taken pictures of the food before we polished it off but it was too good to wait! Will be coming back next time we are in the DC area! Also, hot tip--discount if you pay cash! read more

LOVE. Best butter chicken I've had. (The gravy is divine, chicken fresh and tender.) Best naan I've ever had. (It's the size of a small UFO.) Loved the chai, and the curry chicken. Next time we will order ahead for the chicken karahi, which I'm dying to try but didn't want to wait 35 mins. read more

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This is a family owned and operated restaurant. The food is unbelievably delicious!! Tastes the same as eating your mom's home recipes. The portions are generous. We love the butter chicken and chicken shawarma. The service is also great. There are always families eating here with a good atmosphere. read more

Overall the food was fresh and made to order. The setting is for casual dining. Service is prompt. We ordered bone-in chicken tikka, lamb kabob, and Peshawari chicken karahi. The food portions were generous and had authentic flavor. The order came with naan, chickpeas, and vegetable fried rice. The naans were little extra cooked ( left in tandoor for too long and burnt the under side). read more

How has it taken me so long to notice this place? Well, I guess because it's hard to notice when all I tend to do at this shopping center is go to Harris Teeter for groceries or to the drive-thru Starbucks for coffee. Anyway, searching for pizza late night one night, and wanting something different than the old reliable of Domino's, Papa John's, or Pizza Hut, a new place called Indian Pizza Company. How does that listing bring me to Spice Circle? It is the same place! I wondered for a while why they are listed under two different names, but it totally makes sense. In this post-COVID world, sometimes you know what you want and only search for that...and when you have grown used to ordering online, this is even more true. Spice Circle offers a menu of international offerings. While they could probably thrive on their pizza sales alone, they wisely target multiple audiences. Among their offerings are pizzas with an Indian spin, himalayan/Nepalese style dumplings called momos, as well as South America style steak. There is more, but as you can see, the offerings span the globe. On to the good stuff! So, since I was looking for Pizza, the Butter Chicken Pizza caught my eye and instantly made me craving for it. Unfortunately, it was too late the night that I found them on Yelp, so I had to wait a couple of days. I knew generally where they were located, but had no idea that they were nestled a couple doors down from the Harris Teeter I have been going to for years. Even knowing the address, I passed by the first time as it doesn't stand out among the other businesses in the strip mall. Upon walking in, I saw that the place is clean and I was immediately greeted by the gentleman at the register. Still craving the idea of Butter Chicken on a Pizza, how could I order anything else? Well, when I noticed that they also sell momos, I also ordered Chicken Momos. The sound of a Mint Cherry Lemonade spurred my curiosity as well, so that topped off my order. The steamed momos took a little bit of time to make, so I was given my lemonade in the meantime...at my request. It is pretty amazing...but, you may want to ask for extra ice as it is very sweet and very sour at the same time...but is made fresh from real fruit and muddled mint. After about 10min, my order was ready, and somehow I was able to resist the urge to open the bag before my ten minute drive home. I have to admit, at first sight, the size to price ratio seemed to be off balance. The Butter Chicken flatbread pizza is not that big. Personal sized is appropriate...but the size is deceptive. Every bite of this little Pizza was amazing. It was like Butter Chicken and Pizza were made to be paired...with a generous amount of mozzarella marrying the two together. The chicken, the sauce, the cheese, the spice, the flatbread, the caramelized edges...all make for an amazing experience. After finishing the last bite of the last slice, I was unexpectedly, and pleasantly full. So, that size to price ratio? For such a unique and amazing Pizza, I think it's appropriately priced. The momos I had to save for the next day, but they too were amazing. For those unfamiliar with momos, the dumplings themselves are not that different from other Asian dumplings except that they tend to be fully stuffed and with higher quality meat. What sets momos apart is the sauce which is rich and flavorful...not just soy sauce like so many other asian dumplings. In this case, the sauce is a rich, creamy, spicy tomato sauce...and it paired perfectly with the chicken momos. They too seemed to be too few to make a meal, but I was wrong. Totally full afterwards with smile a mile wide. Will I be back? Uh...I would have gone back every day afterwards if I didn't want to ruin a good thing! I think next time I will try their steak...but it will be hard to not be compelled to repeat this last order. read more

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I was received with a warm welcome when I arrived for takeout. I chose the butter chicken (boneless) and the chicken curry (with bone) -- it came with a wonderful bread and savory rice. It was really delicious. I am definitely going back. If you stay to eat in the restaurant, it's an intimate space as it's not too large, but it brings a very warm family-like setting. read more

This was a random find while I was in the area. Since I have had good history with Pakistani restaurants, I decided to give it a try and it didn't disappoint. The naan was so large and soft. We decided to order the butter naan instead of the karahi chicken since that was gonna be too much. Then we ordered the samosa chat. They were both great and flavorful. I could see the other people on other tables enjoying their dishes as well. This is definitely a must try if you live in the area. read more

Spice Circle - Samosa chat - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Hidden gem! This meal was clearly carefully prepared with every ingredient and spice of the highest quality. I had the Beef Seekh Kabab Platter. The rice was perfectly fragrant, the seasoning in the meat- exceptional and the chick peas- never had the pleasure of enjoying this blend of flavors with perfect texture. I would be remiss not to mention the Naan, straight out of the oven! I will be bringing friends here! Lastly, the portion suffices for 2 meals! read more

Tried Spice Circle tonight, apparently it has only been open about two months. I found it searching for places to eat on Google. First: The staff is amazing and even though we showed up around 8:30 pm (close at 9pm) they were more than happy to invite us in and take our order. They continued taking customers right up until closing. Second: The food is amazing! Wish I had taken pictures of it all for Yelp. Appetizers: Chicken Wings, Chicken Momo, and Truffle Fries. Entrees: Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich, Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri We will be back. read more

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We went there for the first time and we loved the food. Their baby goat karahi was really good. read more

Spice Circle - We went there for the first time and we loved the food. Their baby goat karahi is really good. - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Starbucks the store is really nicely designed. The food is really good and the customer service is really nice. They have a sports bar TV. The food is really authentic. read more

If you've never tried Pakistani food--or if you're missing the bold, homestyle flavors you grew up with--this small, immigrant-owned spot in Annandale is a must-visit. It's clear this place was built with love and pride. The staff is kind, welcoming, and genuinely cares about sharing their culture through food. The menu is packed with classics: perfectly spiced chicken biryani, melt-in-your-mouth nihari, and rich, comforting daal that tastes just like something from a home kitchen. Don't skip the fresh naan--crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, it's the perfect way to scoop up every last bit of sauce. The restaurant is no-frills and mainly frequented by the local South Asian community, which is always a good sign. But don't let that intimidate you--everyone is friendly, and the staff is happy to explain the dishes if you're not familiar with them. Whether you're Pakistani, new to this cuisine, or just a food lover looking for something special, this spot is absolutely worth your time. Authentic, affordable, and full of heart--this place deserves way more attention. read more

I'm not sure if you can consider this a review, that's why the even 3 stars. Maybe more of an update. Spice Circle has turned a full 180 degrees with a Desi Tadka menu, whatever that is! From Google, I think it's more Indian now with a small buffet table and pans of prepped food. So gone are the flank/grilled steaks, Parmesan truffle fries, shrimp tacos, Buttered Chicken (still in the online menu?) and possibly all other favorites you've gone there for. Not saying don't eat here because there were a lot of people on the Sunday night we went there for 1 take-out. Just check out the menu first. And if you want to get to know the owner, you don't even have to talk to him or search him on social media. There's a whole wall of pictures of where he's been and the sports he plays and other activities. How's that for wall decor! read more

I was hesitant to try this little, no-frills restaurant - but the glowing reviews about their skirt steak and chimichurri sauce persuaded me. GUYS. THIS PLACE DOES *SUCH* a great job. For anyone looking for an elevated and beautifully cooked take-out option, you MUST give these guys a try. I ordered the skirt steak and chimichurri for me and my husband - I'm on keto diet and they kindly let me substitute a side salad in place of rice - as well as fries for my husband's order (the cashier who took my order was very kind and friendly). I was truly impressed by the food. The skirt steak was "perfectly* cooked to-order (medium rare), and the generous serving of mixed vegetables on the side -- roasted carrots, zucchini, broccoli and brussel sprouts were legitimately the most perfectly cooked and seasoned veggies I've ever received from a restaurant. The chimichurri was more blended into a paste but the flavor was great - they also give you chopped tomatoes and onions to mix in, which gives you that standard chimchurri texture. Even the very simple red vinegar and pickled onion dressing for my salad was tasty. If I could offer any recommendation to the restaurant, it would be to use one of those bladed meat tenderizers prior to cooking the steak, as skirt steak is a notoriously tough cut of meat (but again, it tasted great and I've had tougher steak at other restaurants). I also appreciated that their meat was lean and high-quality - no chunks of fat. For anyone who is looking for a delicious, healthy dinner option (ESPECIALLY for keto or Paleo/low-carb) I really can't recommend this restaurant enough. This will be one of our new go-to options for take-out in the area. read more

Spice Circle - Skirt steak (cooked medium-rare as requested), veggies and fries. Delish. - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Great meal! Had the paratha and omelette. Paratha was so good! Also, loved the goat Karhai! So fresh with fresh ingredients. Best we have had in the area. Highly recommend. read more

Spice Circle - Lacha paratha and omelette - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Everything is fresh. Naan is freshly made. Chicken is juicy. Definitely a good south asian food.

This place was amazing. Food was amazing. Amazing staff. Food was made to order and fresh.

The food was really good! We got the seekh kabob, butter chicken, and a chicken wrap and all of those were really good, well spiced, and flavorful. I think the butter chicken could've used a little less cream but that is easily adjustable. The karak chai was phenomenal and a great price too! They serve it to you in a traditional chai matka, and it really shows that they take service and experience seriously. The waitress and staff were all very nice and fulfilled all our requests. read more

Spice Circle - Butter chicken and rice - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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Amazing flavors, goat and lamb are highly recommended. The place is small but very kind customer service for takeout orders, so that is a great option here. read more

Disappointed with the change in menu and food quality. Spicy Circle used to be a go to for a fusion of Indian cuisine with American style food. Their butter chicken flat bread was incredible, carne asada perfection, crab cake sandwich excellent. The Chicken biryani had two chicken necks in it, tasted like an afterthought. Shawarma wrap was average, had pickles and not authentic at all. Fries are now fake from a frozen bag. All disappointing. read more

This place rules! Great service, freshly baked naan, wonderful butter chicken, and the veggie platter was also delicious. It's kid-friendly, too. Highly recommend. read more

We noticed them when we were shopping in the Barcroft Plaza. Back at home I looked them up and was checking out their online menu. When I got to the bottom of the menu page I noticed they offered a weekend brunch (Saturday & Sunday, 11AM to 4PM). As a change of pace from our normal weekend routine we decided to give them a try. OUTSTANDING!! Best decision we made in a long time. We ordered the Steak & Eggs and Pancakes. The hanger steak was cooked to perfection and mouthwateringly delicious. I don't know what herbs were used on their roasted potatoes, but we loved 'em. The scrambled eggs were also done to perfection. The pancakes were light and fluffy. I'm a maple syrup guy, but I must admit the agave syrup was a delicious compliment. I am kicking myself that I forgot to ask for butter...next time. read more

Spice Circle - Steak & Eggs with roasted potatoes - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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The service was phenomenal. The owners were really sweet. We had their butter chicken and garlic naan, it was delicious. We had checked their menu on yelp before visiting but they told us that they recently changed their menu. I'd suggest calling before visiting if you have your heart set on something. Definitely worth checking out! The food was tasty and flavorful. read more

High quality ingredients, prepared perfectly. So delicious! My mom and I shared the Roasted Vegetables, crab cake entree, and chicken momo. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The owner kindness and personal attention made our visit truly memorable .thank you so much for the complimentary tea we order chicken kerahi that was delicious we will visit again read more

So glad I checked out this new little gem tucked away in Barcroft Plaza. My first time I ordered momo (Nepalese dumplings) which were just excellent. Next I tried the butter chicken--delicious, velvety sauce. Today I ordered the crab cake sandwich with an organic leafy green salad and it was amazing! Freshly toasted bun, slabs of perfectly ripe avocado, delicate crab, and the salad was very fresh with a lovely light dressing. Clearly the chef really knows what he's doing with multiple cuisines! I can't wait to try everything on their eclectic menu. read more

Spice Circle - Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich - New American Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

We ordered baby goat karahi and they served us bones, yes literally bones. There was no any piece of meat available, when we complain the girl working there, she brought us chicken pieces from the curry (WHAT A SHAME). If we wanted to eat chicken, we would have ordered it ourselves. Please do the fair busissness. We paid $50plus tax for just bones karahi. My husband didn't let me speak, he just polite said we will never come back again, don't make a scene. SCAM read more

Visiting from out of town and someone told us to go here. Went for lunch and We ordered Chicken karahi and chapali kabab w til walay naan & a lacha paratha. The owner warned us that food would be 40 mins which we thought was a bit odd but that thought died soon as we tasted the first bite. Omg! Freshly prepared with fresh ingredients you can smell and taste, piping hot naan w a touch of butter and just the perfect amount of spice to make it a meal to remember. They take their time to serve up amazing goodness. I'm a karahi snob and this one gets 2 thumbs way way up! No tomato puree but fresh tomatoes, the chicken was juicy and fresh, tasted different from what we're used to here in the US and more like what it tastes like back home in Lahore. Turns out, they don't use frozen chicken. No wonder. Even my American food loving son polished off his enormous lacha paratha w the delectable chapli kabab. The portions are very generous and they bring out a plate of rice and the most amazing cholay this side of the Arabian Sea w it. Just scrumptious! We had a lot of food left over to take home w us despite the fact that we ordered only 2 dishes for 4 grown people. And I HAVE to mention the owner Mr Ali who was attentive, very very sweet and took really good care of us. What a nice young man! Spice Circle, I wish we could pack you up like your delicious leftovers and take you home w us! We will def be back next time we're in town. Any chance you can open a franchise in Memphis? read more

Delicious skirt steak, very tender with perfectly cooked vegetables (and I don't even love zucchini) and the butter chicken chicken was unusual and very good. Will def go back! read more

Excellent food and unique menu. Vegetables are fresh. So glad to find a restaurant with healthy and tasty options.

Hi Spice Circle! I only know one person by name, I think it is Dipak, or Dipa. Hi man! I just want to express my gratitude to your team - I'm consistently surprised by the quality of your food. It's soooo good, I cannot express in words. Every time I try a new item on the menu, I'm blown away. Your food is not the average fair - there is someone special behind the scenes, some genius chef, who knows exactly what they're doing, and it shows. The way you care, it shows. It shows in the way you treat your customers, and in your food, which speaks for itself. Don't get me started on your roasted vegetables. These, I'd expect on a much more expensive plate, they're perfect every single time, not sure how you accomplish this. I've only tried five different things from your menu, and they're all tremendous, unique bangers in their own right. They're so delicious that I'm still ordering the same things, but gradually expanding my selection. I'm never disappointed, and always pleased! I like to think that our community rewards a business like yours - it is in our best interest to ensure your remain here, as we are blessed to have you to feed us. read more