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.

I ate buffalo and I liked it!…read more Appetizers: * Mustang Aloo - fried potato wedges were a hit * Alo ko ashar - a bit spicy but also good * Momo buff - my favorite dish of the evening Entrees: * Thukpa chicken noodle soup - so much flavor and absolutely wonderful *Buff sukuti - the meat was tough and chewy but at least we tried it! We really enjoyed the rich Nepalese flavors from the himalayas and fantastic hospitality. Servers were super helpful with menu selections and extremely friendly.

We stopped by for lunch on a relatively quiet day. After being introduced to amazing Nepali food…read morewhile staying near Baltimore, I was highly motivated to try this spot. The restaurant has nice decor and a promising selection of menu items, but the execution of the traditional dishes fell short of my expectations. The Highlights: Timmur Chicken Wings: Absolutely amazing. The flavor profile was excellent and easily the best part of the meal.The Disappointments: Thukpa: I have very fond memories of this dish, but this version was highly disappointing. They altered standard ingredients and added fish oil, which is definitely not characteristic of traditional Nepali Thukpa. Momo: While the dumplings themselves were okay, they were let down by the sauce. What makes a Nepali momo superior is the specific, vibrant momo sauce (achar), but the sauce served here looked and tasted like a generic, store-bought version. Overall Verdict:While the menu features an appealing variety, the execution misses the mark on authentic Nepali cuisine. It has great potential, but they need to stick to their authentic basics.

The food is good and fresh. The service was kind and helpful. I had the paneer tikka bowl with naan…read moreon the side and a mango lassi. I'd advise that you get the sauce if you like a little spice. Hearty portion size and good value for the money.

If you are Indian do NOT get the chai. It's some sort of weird pre-mixed latte drink. Isn't…read moreactual Chai. So why the 4 stars? Food and Mango Lassi seemed good. It was cute, Americanized indian food for fast casual dining. Like a Chipotle or Cava for Indian food. Note the entire order was a chai tea, mango Lassi, and 2 mini samosas so going to come back to try the food bowls. Service was really quick and efficient. They took the order and got it right away. The chai tea did take 5 minutes to heat up. Definitely wouldn't get the chai again haha

Best Indian cuisine in Rockville!!! We love the food, the owner, and atmosphere. I urge you to stop…read morein and give it a try.

Ordered food from DoorDash yesterday for dinner: Punjabi paratha, vegetable samosas, and matter…read morepaneer. The oaratha was thick and naan-like and hard and not as expected. The samosas smelled like meat but were vegetarian and greasy. I was expecting one but received an order of two. The matter paneer was very tasty but a smaller portion that I'd expect for an $16 dish. I'm not sure what to tell you Yelpers but to try a variety of options and give them a chance!

A nice small place on the side of the road, nice workers and staff. Food so good it had me…read morecontemplating life

I placed a mobile order for drunken noodles with chicken (my go to Thai favorite). My order was…read moreready upon my arrival. I was greeted right away. The restaurant was empty at the time. Getting into this lot is a bit tricky or at least it was for me since I was not familiar with this location. I had only been to the Silver Spring location. There is parking. My food was not spicy as I had requested. There are different levels and since it was my first time, I chose the almost spiciest level. It could have been hotter for me. I ended up having to add my own pepper at home! The flavors were good. the portion size was fair. I won't say it was the best Thai I've had. I would possibly give them another try, but won't go out of my way.

Consistent and delicious food that tastes homemade and made with love. I've been going here for…read moreyears and they have never disappointed me. Put your order in at the counter and shop while they make your food- it's so efficient! My go to order: -Combination koobideh: 1 beef kebab and 1 chicken kebab served over a bed of saffron rice and sides of lavash bread, grilled tomatoes, onion, butter and sumac. This feeds me and my husband for two meals- so worth it! -Hummus: they have the best hummus in Rockville!! Garlicky, smooth, and dare I say, luxurious. You HAVE to try it! -Shirazi: refreshing cucumber, tomato, and onion salad with I think dried mint and lemon. So simple but so good. I could eat a whole container of this with hummus and rice. -Fried eggplant dip: this is fabulous too, and tastes so unique with the whey ingredient. You just have to believe me and try it. The dry mint makes it taste like tea leaves and so fragrant. -Their sandwiches are fantastic too and remind me of Vietnamese banh mi with the pickles, deli meat, and fresh herbs. We like the Kalbas sandwich- garlic mortadella with pistachio! The market is my go to place for dried chickpeas, olives, walnuts, Barbary bread, Persian cucumbers, feta, Persian yogurt, local eggs (Poolesville), fresh and dried herbs, olive oil, and so much more! I cannot get the same quality elsewhere, and I appreciate their careful and thoughtful sourcing. They also make fresh cookies in house- my fave is the cookie mix that has like 5 different cookies. The staff is extremely friendly and kind, and the place is super well organized and clean. It's always so calming and enjoyable to shop there. And they are a local business that has been around for a long time and clearly a beloved pillar in the community. Definitely do yourself a favor and check them out!

This is definitely a hidden gem in MOCO. I was looking for a delicious kebab place cuz Mobys ain't…read moreit! They are also a Persian market. They carry delicious sweets and pastries. Zooblah Bamieh syrupy fried pastry is my top favorite. Next is their Saffron Ice cream another favorite. When I got my chicken and beef kabob, the seasonings and temperature was on point. Usually i add more seasonings to all my food but it was perfect. I never had their crispy rice which reminds me of my Puerto Rican (pegao) or concon) which was delicious. Another favorite is their Shirazi... which is a Persian version of pico. Food is delicious.. Im definitely gonna frequent more.

I stopped by Taj Caterers & Cafe because I was in extreme starvation mode, and it was the only…read moreplace that seemed interesting. Actually, I was quite surprised that this restaurant existed because many businesses in this complex looked like those of the industrial sort. Also, there isn't too much foot traffic in these parts. Fortunately, this was a great find for me. It appears that this restaurant is more of a pick up and go sort of spot because I saw only two (maybe) three tables. Fortunately for me (again), there was no one else in the restaurant so I had the place all to myself. Since I was starving, I pretty much ordered the first two appetizers that I saw on the menu, which were the samosas and fish pakoras. Both items were about 20 bucks with tax and tip. While I was not blown away by the food, I thought the meal was delicious and pretty standard. - in other words, I had no complaints. Also, I thought the portions were pretty fair for the price based on my experiences at other Indian spots in the area. Overall, I thought the service was pretty prompt, and the woman who took my order was super friendly and accommodating. Although I probably would not go out of my way to have Indian food here, it's a pretty decent, low-key spot if you live/work/go to the gym in this area. Perhaps, in the near future, I will have an opportunity to try an entree or two.

This was my second time trying the food at Taj Caterers & Cafe. My first experience was through a…read morecatered event, and I was so impressed that I decided to try their takeout today. Though it's sad to know the original owner has passed, it's clear his legacy lives on in the delicious food and warm atmosphere. Taj Caterers is a cozy, little spot, and while it seems like most people grab takeout, the experience is always worth it. The food was flavorful, the place was clean, and the prices are fair. The people behind the counter are friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back!

We just tried this place - 1st time We got take out…read more We ordered two butter chickens The pickup was odd, they furtively crack open their back door and hand you the order & it's just weird. So that's the "ambience" There was mostly rice in each dish Rice was hard/dry on both orders Sauce was bland, not flavorful There were 3 pcs of Chicken per dish The chicken was tough in both The bread was good Overall: not worth it, & so bad we are not going to try it again, So first and also last time Do not recommend

Don't get hung up on the fact that their food isn't typical "authentic "Indian food as we're used…read moreto in the plethora of Indian restaurants we are blessed to have in this area. Focus on the fact that the food is inventive, delicious, fresh, and appealing. Perusing the menu, it is clear this is more of a "fusion" restaurant. Evident by the options such as Szechuan noodles, cauliflower Manchurian and vegetable bliss, burger. I tried the butter bliss craving bowl, which includes a healthy portion of fluffy rice an appetizer, a drink and dessert, all for less than $20. I also sampled the Szechuan chicken and samosas. The Szechuan wings, which came with the bowl were certainly not authentic Indian, or authentic Szechuan, but sort of a blend. Creative, perfectly cooked and very tasty! But the shining star to my meal was definitely the samosas! I've tried these at countless restaurants and I honestly don't believe I've ever tasted better! The only low note was the "naan" which really more like flatbread. Overall I am thrilled to have another excellent dining option in Kensington!!