Consistently one of the finest Indian restaurants in Northern Virginia, this is where I first fell…read morein love with North Indian cuisine. A true mark of authenticity is seeing Indian families dining here--and the food absolutely lives up to that standard. You're warmly greeted upon arrival, and the service is polished, attentive, and welcoming. The décor is stylish yet comfortable, creating an inviting dining atmosphere. After four years away, it was wonderful to return and see the buffet back. The selection of savory dishes is impressive, complemented by desserts and drinks--including an excellent mango lassi. This is a family-owned restaurant that takes great pride in both food and hospitality. Pricing is very reasonable for the quality offered. Highly recommended, and don't miss their sister restaurant in Falls Church, Mumbai Central, which upholds the same exceptional standards.

I was in the area for a business lunch and since we both wanted Indian, we saw the great reviews…read moreand came here. The venue is nicely decorated and kept up beautifully. There's plenty of free parking in the huge garage right behind the restaurant too. Their menu is the typical Indian fare; kabobs, curries, veggies/legumes, Biryani, etc. Service was OK, seems like the lady taking care of our table was a little more preoccupied with the call (ear bud) she was on for the first several minutes I was there, when I was trying to get her attention to order... But after that, the rest of the service went well. The presentation of the food was nice... smells were great (especially outside when I was walking in)... Flavors were pretty good as well. Spice level was subdued, I wish they would have asked if I wanted a higher spice level, as I felt there was no heat at all to the dishes we tried. Chicken tikka was nice, but the yogurt marinade didn't seem to penetrate to affect the flavor throughout as well as I'm used to. My two favs were the channa and the dal makhani. Their naan was also done perfectly! Overall, nice visit. Definitely worth a try.

I try not to leave harsh reviews, but in this case I feel obligated. We went to the buffet…read morerecently. It wasn't early but it was still well before the end. Most of the food was lukewarm, certainly well below food safety temps. That night I got sick to my stomach and remained so for a day. I doubt it was a coincidence. It's a shame because we are really lacking in buffet options since COVID, but I would exercise a lot of caution with this one. I should add that I have gone here for regular meals and it was fine. But watch out for the buffet.

Jaipur Royal Indian Cuisine, Fairfax, VA. May, 2026. We had lived in Fairfax County for over 25…read moreyears, and Jaipur had been our absolute favorite restaurant in the area. Now, my husband and I have moved away, as have our adult daughters and their families. Upon returning for a wedding in Vienna, VA, we HAD TO return to Jaipur for their Saturday lunch buffet. We made reservations for our large party -- 9 adults and 3 babies under the age of 3 months. The table was ready for us -- and nicely set -- but it was difficult for a large party to maneuver to the buffet given the bench seating. One of the servers thoughtfully offered high chairs for the babies, but all three were still too small to sit independently. As before, the servers were attentive -- refilling our water glasses, bringing fresh naan to the tables, and clearing away used plates. As before, the 'quality' of the food preparation was excellent. One could always depend upon Jaipur for richly-flavored appetizers, meat and vegetable entrees, and desserts. We especially enjoyed the lamb curry, the lentil daal, cold garbanzo bean salad, and the chili shrimp. That said, we were a bit disappointed in the 'selection' of dishes on the buffet this time. The main issue was that three of the dishes on the buffet tasted as if they were in the same sauce -- a butter chicken; cauliflower in a butter sauce curry; and paneer in seemingly the same butter sauce. The buffet has also become expensive, at $22.95/adult, before taxes and tip. We probably will return to Jaipur when next in the area for a special occasion, and we were pleased to introduce the restaurant to some long-term Vienna residents who hadn't previously visited. That said, we would likely visit other, less pricey, Indian buffet restaurants for more everyday dining.

This is our go-to spot. Amazing food every time. Everything we've tried is absolutely delicious…read more The best Butter Chicken and Tiki Masala ever...and the Punjabi Curry, and the Bhauna and the...okay. you get the point- you can't go wrong. We have never been disappointed, and the service is wonderful! Elish is great! He will make recommendations on what to order or the spice level, and he is never wrong. He is also very accommodating with any restrictions (I am allergic to cilantro and have never had a problem here). Basically- just go. Just go, love it, and make it your regular spot. Well worth it. Oh! Also- is gorgeous inside. It's not too loud, the decor is dark, jem tones and gold, and the bathrooms are always clean (and super cute).

My friend heard good things about the food at Lassan, and we wanted Indian food, so we drove out to…read moreBurke for it. The interior is modern and elegant, with dim, romantic lighting and fancy LED lamps at each table. Our server got our orders pretty quickly and food was out shortly. BUTTER CHICKEN - 22 The sauce was sweeter than I'd prefer, like they added sugar to the tomato sauce. It didn't taste as buttery or savory as I expected, which I can forgive, but the artificial sweetness to it ruined it for me personally. SAAG - 18 +2 for chicken We mistakenly assumed that if we got the chicken, it would include both paneer and chicken. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case which was our fault. From this experience, I now know that saag and paneer is a much better combination and I'm unlikely to divert from it. The chicken was bland, and the spinach base had a slightly unpleasant spinach flavor that I didn't like. Maybe it's because they didn't blanch the spinach after boiling, which explains the astringent taste and green-brown color. LAMB BIRYANI - 24 I think this was okay, but unfortunately I didn't have much of it because there was a lot of cilantro mixed in. I can't comment too much. One of my friends requested hot water, and the server made multiple odd comments towards her request which wasn't appreciated. Overall, unlikely to return since the food didn't match our preferences and it's a bit of a drive to get to.

When we are on Travel, we look for an Indian restaurant and to our surprise, this restaurant was a…read moreshort walking distance from where we were staying. It is a total gem. The food was amazing. The service was wonderful and well worth the wait. If you don't like to wait, you will want to make a reservation, but otherwise the staff is very accommodating and service oriented. The Chicken Seekh Kebab and Chicken Curry were fab! Next time we are in town we're definitely going to eat here again.

hands down my favorite Indian restaurant in the dmv!! So much flavor and actually spicy if you want…read moreit. The murgh madani and Hakka noodles are my fav. Most Indian food in the area can't compare to home cooking but there's does. I always come here when I'm back in town!

Tandoori Fairfax has the best samosas and pakora. I went there on a weekday afternoon. We were the…read moreonly ones there but the food was so fresh and delicious. I will definitely be going back. They had the best samosas and pakora that I think I've ever had. Their momos are also delicious. The palak paneer was good. The garlic naan was fresh and fluffy but I wish it had more chew. I can't wait to go back.

Even though we live in the area, we have never tried this place until tonight. The appetizer momo…read morewas incredible as well as the garlic naan. Although the food took a little bit of time, it was understandable and worth the wait. I got the chicken vindaloo which had the right amount of spice and my husband got the chicken sekuwa. Overall it was a great meal and we will definitely be back!

I hosted a celebration dinner for my 65th birthday and world with Ms. Reeta Batra to make the…read morearrangements. The drinks, appetizers and the food was absolutely delicious. my guests were happily satisfied and enjoyed everything. Service was impressive, Atul our head server attended to every detail. The ambiance is amazing, it feels you are inside a palace. Beautiful decoration, comfortable seating, beautiful serving ware and the bonus that it is located less than two miles from my house. Thank you for making my milestone birthday special and memorable

We recently used Maharani for our catering needs, and the entire experience was absolutely…read morephenomenal! We worked with Reeta from start to finish--from placing the order in person to final payment on delivery day. The food and service were the best we've experienced in many years. During delivery, there was a minor item issue due to a misunderstanding on our part. However, right before our event started, Reeta personally drove to our house with the additional item at no cost! She went completely above and beyond to ensure we were happy. Their packing and delivery processes were also top-notch. We highly recommend Reeta and Maharani for both catering and dining in. They offer the absolute best Indian restaurant experience, service, and food in the Herndon area!

I'm not usually a buffet person, but having skipped a meal, this made an excellent stop. It's a…read morevegetarian restaurant that offers a lunch buffet every day. You have to come hungry to be worth the price, but I got my money's worth. There was a chaat station, several appetizers, and numerous entrees. Some were labeled as being free of onion and garlic and there were certainly vegan options as well. Having said that, I like garlic, and the Indo-Chinese noodles appealed to me. The signage promised a dosa, and I was beginning to wonder if it was true but they make them in batches I guess, and eventually a fresh masala dosa was brought to my table. I got a day's worth of food and probably two days' worth of salt (as is typical for the cuisine), but it was a great mix of flavors and textures.

Went here around 2pm and they had a variety Indian vegetarian selections like samosas, pani puri,…read moredosa/masala dosa, chow mein, Naan, Paneer Butter Masala, Vada, Gobi Manchurian, Idly, sambar, etc. They also had dessert- Gulab Jamun, Payasam, and Carrot Halwa. For drink they had Apple Juice and Mango shake. Service was good and prompt. It was a pretty neat restaurant. The Buffet was only $20.99. For the price and the variety that was available I'll say it was more than worth it. You can also not do the buffet and order individual items.

Great food and attentive service, spice level was just right and the lunch value is really…read moreexcellent for the quality and quantity. I would prefer the boneless chicken used was dark instead of white meat, but the preference for lean chicken breasts is probably an American thing I will need to accept. The presentation and service were tops too along with the perfect spice level

The food itself is fantastic!…read more But there is a glitch in the system... if you buy a $45 gift card [worth $50] on the web site, you can only redeem it in the restaurant. You'll get a code via email, but you still have to redeem that code IN the restaurant. I was expecting a electronic gift card. And since the restaurant is geared towards food delivery services and take out, when you redeem the gift card in the restaurant and order there it takes them FOREVER to get you your food. In my case it took more than half and hour from the time I ordered until I got my food; so I had to burn all that time sitting around in the restaurant, while other take out orders and delivery services got their food more quickly. The restaurant itself is clean, if a little dated.

Trying out another Indian spot that I drive by all the time. We got the staples that we always get…read moreand were very happy with the food. The samosas were large and had a nice tasty filling. Both the curries were great as well. The butter chicken had nice tender chunks of chicken in a creamy sauce that balanced the tomato and spices. You must get the garlic cheese naan to pair with the curry! Service was also very friendly and checked up on us often. Surprised by how quiet they were as the food and service is great! Apps: Samosa Entrees: Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer Sides: Garlic Naan and Garlic Cheese Naan

We have been regular customers of Curry Mantra, and the samosa chaat has always been our favorite…read morestaple dish. However, our most recent takeout delivery order was a significant disappointment. In all our previous orders, the samosa chaat was packed in a black plastic container with the dry and wet components separated, allowing you to combine them right before eating so the texture remains fresh and crisp. This time, we ordered two portions, and both arrived completely pre-mixed in round soup containers. As a result, the dish was soft, mushy, and soggy. Additionally, it contained a whole star anise and a bay leaf--ingredients we have never encountered in this dish before. I called the restaurant to ask if the recipe or packaging protocol had changed. The staff member stated the recipe had not changed and that the packaging issue "shouldn't be," adding that they would check with the staff. I mentioned that I had taken a photo of the food and offered to share them, but the offer was not taken up. When I expressed hesitation about ordering this dish again due to the lack of consistency, I was told the person was too busy to continue the conversation. They ended the call without taking my name, contact details, or photos to follow up. The flavor was tolerable, but the texture and lack of quality control were disappointing, and the customer service did not resolve the concern. Given that other restaurants in the area serve samosa chaat, we will likely be ordering elsewhere moving forward.

We ate here for the first time and were delighted - with the decor, the service, the menu choices,…read moreand, of course, the delicious food. I have been eating at Indian restaurants all over the world, since the early 1960s, and Mumbai Central is among the very best. I also cook, so I tried their Chana Masada, and it was better than my own! Our waiter, Danish, even suggested a bread that went well with that dish. Yum! We look forward to our next visit, perhaps the Sunday brunch.

Love the space, exquisite and inviting. - just love. Sundays…read moremornings are AYCE brunch - basically all their popular dishes on display. Drinks and mimosas included for about $30/pp - note, there is no cheaper price for non drinkers. Friends & I sampled everything- all delicious! Naan bread is bought by wait staff. Desserts were bit lacking - just couple syrupy dough/balls & fruit. The service is lovely and patient, esp with brunch crowds. Would come back in heartbeat.