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    Al-Medinah Restaurant

    4.1 (12 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Butter Chicken with a side of rice and goat biriyani
    Diana T.

    Saw this pop up on DoorDash as a new restaurant and decided to give it a try. Their items seem to be more on the pricey side compared to other Indian restaurants I've tried. We ordered the goat biriyani ($17) and butter chicken ($14.50). The butter chicken came with a side of rice. The goat biriyani rice was a bit mushy and although the container was packed to the brim with it, about half of the volume was due to two large bones. Compared to other biriyani's we've had, the flavor in this ranks the lowest. The butter chicken lacked the flavor I've had at other restaurants but the chicken had good texture and was not dry. This restaurant is new and I'm sure still ironing things out. I will probably give them another try in a few months and will update my review then if I feel that it deserves more than 3 stars.

    Delicious and authentic
    Derrick P.

    Perfect spot for some authentic and flavorful Pakastani food. Prices are reasonable and portions very generous. The server was super honest, even telling us not to order anything else until we got our main meal, so we wouldn't over order. Highly recommend the butter chicken. The style, flavors, spices were very similar to what I had in Mumbai. It was rich and tasty. The place itself is modest and homey. Felt very comfortable. We loved this place so much that we even ordered more food for lunch the next day.

    Mughlai Paratha
    Saheli D.

    We had a great experience yesterday. Bought a goat biriyani and mughlai paratha. Food was ready in 30-35 mins. It was burning hot. The biriyani had 4 good chunks of goat and a few small ones which were so tender. The rice was flavorful. One could easily feed 2 people. The mughlai paratha tasted good too, not too oily and felt comforting. Would visit more for sure! Staff was super friendly!

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    Delicious food and great service! Just the right amount of spice. Highly recommend for home-cooked food that warmed us right up!

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    Delicious and by far the most portion food size south Asian cousin I ever had. It's must try

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    Very dirty restaurant. No masks no gloves on employees. Employees very rude. There are much better Indian restaurants in town.

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    Chicken biryani, curry goat, fish, chicken in a spinach sauce, butter chicken, egg curry, noodles, okra and other veggies and vegetable samosas.

    $16.99 butter chicken

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    Desi Bites

    3.3
    (31 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    To order you go to the well that has the ordering platform. Very impersonal. But the place is…read morecrowded with people. Most families, national from India. All seemed happy with the food. A bit spicy for my taste. But I am not Indian and didn't grow up with spicy food. We love the masala dosa. The one filed with potatoes. And the dessert. Ras Mali It is welled packed for take out. But I had to open and take a bite of the maslas dosa they pack it well. The dosa is folded and in the take out container and the potatoes are in a plastic container to keep separate. I broke off a small portion and put some of the potatoes on the wrap. Excellent. A bit spicy but delicious. The picked up dosa is pictured here.

    Only here to judge the food as we had it delivered so I can't really speak on the service outside…read moreof it being delivered as promised or the ambiance! The food was a solid 4/5 only missing the mark as the garlic naan was soggy (not from travel because we live super close to the location) seemed too oily/greasy which was a bummer as the taste was spot on so garlicky! Entree's: butter chicken 5/5 spicy and well seasoned probably some of the best we've had. Shrimp biryani 4/5 same very well seasoned and spicy (medium spice is spicy but loved it) and a great portion size with ample small shrimp and ginger chicken 4/5 smaller in portions but super tender and well seasoned. The rice and all the sauces were good also. The veggie samosas 5/5 which were huge and they give you 5! Yes 5 for $7 (via UberEats). A good mix of items to try and we were very pleased and will definitely return! Yum!

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    Naan was soft and fluffy so would recommend. Biryani looked good too
    Naan was soft and fluffy so would recommend. Biryani looked good too
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    Jannat Indian Cuisine

    Jannat Indian Cuisine

    4.8
    (242 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    We have been here three or more times in the past year. Each time, it is clear that the owners put…read morecare into the restaurant. Incremental updates like refreshing the flatware, tweaking small things in the decor, and continuing to deliver the outstanding service we have come to expect go a long way. I tried the Mango Chicken this visit, and it was wonderful at spice level 3 for me. I like a kick, and the sweet flavor was paired exquisitely. We always leave with leftovers because we want to indulge ourselves again the next day; it never disappoints. I have heard people say they don't like Indian food, which I don't understand. I have extreme difficulty finding a lovelier culinary experience than Jannat, which is wild because RVA provides some of the most enticing restaurant choices I've ever had access to.

    Jannat Indian Cuisine is a popular Indian restaurant in RVA that offers outstanding service,…read moreconsistently great food, and a comfortable dining experience. Guests can choose their preferred protein, sauce, and spice level, as well as enjoy a selection of beer, wine, and Indian Sula wines. We visited during lunchtime and partook of their lunch specials, featuring generous portions and a decent variety. I enjoyed Goat Vindaloo while wife was milder with Seafood Korma. I asked for spicy and received their level 5 (1-5). It was good, flavors and seasoning were excellent, but for truly spicy you need to ask for "True Indian Level" they are used to a bunch of Americans with tender palates! The staff is friendly and helpful with recommendations, and although the place was busy, we never felt rushed. The restaurant's clean and inviting environment adds to the positive experience. We saw a few dishes that others had ordered from the regular menu, and they looked ample and generous. So, although it seems a little pricey, it is not a bad value.

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    Lazeez Modern Indian flair

    Lazeez Modern Indian flair

    4.4
    (50 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Came here for a celebratory birthday dinner…read more--------------------------------- Food: pretty good Indian food and may be better than some of the places in downtown Richmond; we ordered about ~10 dishes including lamb rogan (pretty good), fragile chicken, paneer (so good), butter chicken, saag, cauliflower 65, various naans; food was very fresh with lots of spices and flavor; the dosas were huge too! Recommendations: dosas, saag with mozzarella (may be named something else), vegetarian dishes were better than the meat dishes; people liked the cauliflower 65 Affordability: good, well-priced Ambiance: lots of tables, accommodating for large groups & let us bring in an outside cake for the celebration Service: attentive, frequently checked in Good for: large groups, large menu (vegetarian options)

    Lazees's interior is lovely and modern. The menu is extensive and the food is delicious…read more We started with a chicken samosa that was presented beautifully. My partner ordered the Tikka Masala Chicken. The sauce was creamy and delicious. The chicken had an aromatic hint. Absolutely fantastic. I had the Mirch Masala Paneer which was also delicious. The paneer was firm and rich. The gravy was oilier than I prefer but it did not detract from the dish. Maybe it was an off day but service was not what I would expect. In fact, I felt that taking care of us was a n inconvenience to both servers who came to our table and the host who never spoke to us.

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    Inside bar! Very nicely decorated inside. Clean and spacious.
    Inside bar! Very nicely decorated inside. Clean and spacious.
    Lazeez Modern Indian flair
    Beautiful platter

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    Beautiful platter

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