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    Tikka Masala

    3.7 (89 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Gulad Jamun and rice puddling
    Sandra H.

    The lemon rice is particularly delicious today. The saag paneer was perfectly prepared, as was the Dahl. The basket of naan bread came to our table piping hot. The spices In everything are perfect. For dessert, the "honey balls", which is what I call them are soooo delicious! Staff is amazing here, very helpful and knowledgeable. One of my favorite places when visiting the DC area!

    Starr D.

    Delicious and Authentic Indian food. Portions did not look big, just about right. We ordered 3 entries for 3 people with couple additional sides, it was more than enough for sharing and still had leftovers. Dishes are reasonably priced for the area is in. Staff were friendly and considerate. Bar was not very big but fully stocked and cocktails on the menu were very tasty. They also offer daily lunch buffet, which we do plan to return and give it a try. It's located in Bethesda downtown, convenient and easy to park. Highly recommended by @WineDinenVacay

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    Jessica A.

    Running errands nearby and since I had time left on the parking meter, I decided to get take out and I'm so glad I did. Hadn't had Indian food in quite a while, and I enjoyed every bite. The samosas were perfect, as was the saag paneer and garlic naan. The portions were generous such that I made 3 meals out of one order. Service was fast and friendly. Restaurant seemed like a pleasant place to be - it was nice and cool on a hot summer day. All in all a great spontaneous experience.

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    Kevin D.

    Another Tasty Meal! Dinner (4/15/23) early evening meal. Butter Chicken w/Basmati Rice, Lassi (mango yogurt drink) & dessert: Gulab Jamun (think fried round donuts served warm in a flavorful honey sauce.) Delicious! Courteous Customer Service. See Photos. However no dessert photo this time.

    Garlic naan - very garlicky!
    Paul J.

    Thank you Tikka Masala for being open on Christmas evening 2023! After opening a bunch of presents and hanging out with the family, one thing led to another, all our food was gone and we were starving, so a quick scan of the interwebs found Tikka Masala open on Christmas! We got chicken tikka masala, shrimp tikka masala, butter chicken, loads of garlic naan, and hopped into the car for pickup. Soon we were all enjoying the flavorful, smooth tastes and textures of a genuine Indian meal. The garlic naan was soft and warm, very garlicky and soaked up all the curries. The chicken and shrimp dishes were cooked perfectly, evenly balanced, not too spicy and the dishes came with plenty of rice to act as a tikka masala delivery vehicle. I'm already thinking ahead to next Christmas at Tikka Masala! Hopefully they'll be open again.

    Krishna P.

    A few months ago, I was walking by and the really flavorful aromas of the cuisine caught my attention. I already had my lunch and made a note to visit this place next time I'm in the area. So, this weekend, I finally had a chance to try their food. I had read their reviews and got intrigued by their lunch box. Truth be told, I don't really get easily impressed with Indian restaurants in DMV area and so me giving a 5 for this means something. The butter chicken was so yummy. The roti was soft and the rice was flavorful. I thought lunch box would mean a small serving size but I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of palak paneer they gave. I actually ended up splitting the food in 2 meals. I parked my car in the Elm street garage which is right across and then walked to the colorful tables (my favorite spot) on woodmont ave to enjoy my meal on a pleasant day. On the spicy dish called for a yummy frozen treat at Yogiberry(which just opened) for dessert. Read my other review for full details.

    Butter Naan - included with the lunch buffet and served fresh

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    Maybe a cheaper option for Indian takeout compared to other places in the area, but everything was pretty mid.

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    Lovely, small restaurant with delicious food - curries, masala's, kormas ... - and friendly efficient service!

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    Lunch buffet is AMAZING! The food is excellent and the variety in the buffet is wonderful. Very comfortable seating and excellent service.

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    Kadhai Boutique Indian Cuisine - Rogan Josh and Chicken Masala and garlic naan

    Kadhai Boutique Indian Cuisine

    4.2(586 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I arrived shortly after they opened on a Sunday and this place was almost full of diners. They…read morefeature a $22 lunch buffet with around 10 items you can choose from. All of the food was fresh and delicious. I loved all of the seasoning and sauces. The tandoori chicken and goat were cooked perfectly. The meats were tender a juicy. There were a couple of parties that called prior and made reservations. The ambience was very warm and inviting. I saw some diners dining alone and many locals. There was also a large party of 12 dining here. The servers were attentive. My friend and I really enjoyed our dining experience here and will definitely be back to try out their dinner menu.

    It honestly pains me to write this one-star review because I've been going to Kadahi for years and…read moreit's always been one of my favorite spots. Unfortunately, the last few visits haven't been great, and tonight was the worst it's ever been. I ordered the matar paneer and it was watery and almost completely flavorless, which is very unlike what I've had there before. The rice was even more disappointing -- it tasted old and was hardened into clumps, almost molded into the shape of the container instead of being individual grains. It was difficult to even break apart. The samosas were good, which was the one bright spot, but the garlic naan barely had any garlic on it. Normally their naan is amazing and very flavorful. I'm really disappointed because this used to be my go-to spot for Indian food. I'm hoping this was just a bad night, but after a few recent experiences that were also lacking in freshness and flavor, I may have to start looking for a new place.

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    Kadhai Boutique Indian Cuisine - Overview of the restaurant.

    Overview of the restaurant.

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    Virraaj - Palak Chaat

    Virraaj

    4.2(154 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Got some take out from Virraj because my daughters (10 and 12) had a taste for some Indian food for…read moredinner We ordered: - Palak Chaat (Crispy spinach) - Butter Chicken - Naan The girls loved the Butter Chicken and the Naan. The Palak Chaat did not go over well. We were introduced to Palak Chaat when we dined at Rasika West End when some friends came to town. IT was so good there that we had to get a 2nd order because the girls could not get enough. The Virraj Palak Chat was not as crispy as Rasika's and had more toppings that made it a little soggy. I suspect the expereince could have been better had we dined in at Virraj and not done takeout as I suspect that this is a dish that is best enjoyed soon after it's made. Overall I would recommend based on the other dishes but the Palak Chaat at Rasika's was much better. Also their online order menu and their website needs pictures of their dishes.

    I came here with my parents for lunch on Saturday based on the rave reviews on Yelp. They didn't…read moresteer me wrong! We arrived at 12:15pm for lunch and we're the only one there. Hopefully they're busy for dinner because it was sad to see such a lovely restaurant completely empty. Everything we ordered had some kick to it (how I like it!). My parents got chicken Tikka masala. They said it was good but spicy (for them). I thought my channa dish was spicier. Beware if you're super sensitive to spice! The rice was a light brown and seasoned. I'm not sure if it was brown rice or white rice with seasoning, but it was very good. Prices were fair, especially for Bethesda. Please visit this restaurant! They deserve the business.

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    Commonwealth Indian Restaurant - Butter Chicken

    Commonwealth Indian Restaurant

    4.4(300 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    A delicious and delightful lunch at Commonwealth. I ordered the Butter Chicken Lunch Combo and it…read morewas a great amount of food: A portion of white rice, one garlic naan (cut into quarters), a bowl of daal (lentils, a bit spicy), the butter chicken (not spicy) and the avocado mango salad. The chicken was juicy and delicious in the velvety smooth creamy curry. I also loved the zesty salad and the luxuriously creamy and flavorful daal. My husband had the Yellow Crab Curry ($22.99). It contained a very generous portion of lumped crab and the curry was smooth and creamy as well. The curry came with rice and we had the option of ordering additional naan, if needed. The restaurant was very quiet for lunch and service was very attentive by the waiter and the Maître d' The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a nice amount of seating, especially for large events. The waiter advised me the restaurant served about 300 people for their Mother's Day brunch! I thought that was amazing. I also thought I couldn't imagine how difficult it would have been to go to the bathroom during such an event. The women's room had two stalls (and the accessible stall had a diaper changing table), but only one sink! Luckily that was not a concern during our lunch visit. Heads up, the wait staff will ask if you'd like a paper bag to carry out any leftovers, and they are $0.10/bag due to the bag tax.

    Our started with spinach chaat. The spinach was crispy as it should be, and pomegranate and mango…read moreadded nice contrast. We got naan but the plain naan was betty than the garlic. For entrees one got the chicken vindaloo. He loves heat, but this dish overwhelmed him. Along with his sputtering, his checks had a nice rosy red glow. Our crab curry was a nice change. I don't see crab on alot of Indian restaurant menus. It was blue crab, albeit from Louisiana. Tasted fine though. Our other dishes were butter chicken, and chicken tikka marsala. Both were fine, but most Indian restaurants have that down. We got good service, enjoyed the ambience, and recommend you give it a try.

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    Bethesda Curry Kitchen - Kulfi

    Bethesda Curry Kitchen

    3.5(162 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Kids and I enjoyed a feast of both Northern and Southern Indian food, the food was authentic,…read morefresh, and pleasantly mild. The crispy Masala Dosa and Saag Paneer Dosa was on point (the Masala and Saag Paneer were served on the side). While the spinach Saag Paneer was tasty, the Masala paired a bit better with the dosa than the Saag. The Paneer Makhani hit the spot! It had a mild spicy kick and despite its name, it had a different curry than Daal Makhani and tasted similar to creamy tomato sauce Paneer Tikka. The Daal Makhani tastes like the daal my mom makes at home. It was really nice and appreciated that I could get a side portion of both the daal and the paneer makhani. It was a great way to try the dishes without committing to a large portion. The Garlic Naan was good and great for mopping up the curry, it just wasn't that bubbly and fluffy. The service was stellar and very accommodating with my rowdy young kids. Admittedly, we made a mess and the kids stuff another booth the lady was super nice and patient. While there are so many Indian restaurants around the corner, this was a stand-out for both Northern and Southern Indian food.

    This spot is unique in that they have both South Indian and North Indian dishes. I like South…read moreIndian food because it is generally healthier, but for a diverse group a place that has both cuisines is ideal. This restaurant also has a spring dosa, which is uncommon, and added extra vegetables upon request, which I really appreciated. The only reason I didn't rate higher is because the veggies appeared to be from a bag of frozen vegetables and not really the type that would typically go with South Indian food. I think this is a good spot for a quick healthy lunch or dinner, but not really a special experience for a night out.

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    Bethesda Curry Kitchen - Indoor seating

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    Bethesda Curry Kitchen - Paneer Makhani (tastes like paneer tikka)

    Paneer Makhani (tastes like paneer tikka)

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