A Hidden Gem for Indian Cuisine in Ashburn, VA. I travel for food …read more.. Saffron India in Ashburn, VA, truly delivered a chef's kiss experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was friendly and attentive, the ambiance was relaxing, and the food--absolutely outstanding. I drove 1.5 hours for my birthday lunch after a day at the spa, and it was well worth the trip. The standout dishes were the lamb chops, garlic naan, and the crispy spinach and spicy shrimp--all 10/10. I also took home the Chicken 65 and Tiger Prawn Shrimp ( a must have ) both of which were just as delicious. Be mindful that they close at 2:30 pm for preparation before dinner service, so plan accordingly. I left with enough food to last two days, and with plenty of parking in the shopping plaza, this spot is a must-try for any food lover in the area or just wanting to venture out . Highly recommend!

This dish was such a bright and satisfying mix of freshness and flavor! The crisp lettuce, creamy…read moreavocado, and juicy tomatoes created the perfect base, while the tender tuna added a hearty and delicious touch. The boiled eggs and corn brought in just the right amount of richness and sweet crunch, making every bite feel balanced and wholesome. It's the kind of salad that's both filling and refreshing generous portions, vibrant ingredients, and a homemade feel that really stands out. A simple, honest meal that hits the spot every time

We struck gold by stumbling upon the Friday buffet, and it was truly an exceptional experience. The…read morespread was massive, featuring a mix of familiar favorites and unique dishes we had never even seen before! The Nihari and Aloo Keema were standout authentic hits, while the Butter Chicken and Chicken Korma were rich, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with care. It's a rare find: the comfort of high-quality home cooking served within a beautiful, upscale setting. To top it off, the tea was delicious, and the service was incredibly heart-warming. The manager and the entire staff go out of their way to make you feel like a guest in their own home. We will definitely be back!

This is Spice Circle Desi Tadka's 2nd location, while the OG one is in Falls Church…read more Their menu is extensive, offering apps, salads, various veggie/kabob platters, curries, biryanis, burgers, kid options, and other daily/weekend specials. We ordered: +the Golgappay - aka, pani puri or phuchka; small and crispy +the Beef Nihari - a weekend specialty; had the right amount of spices and was flavorful; you can tell that this was slow-cooked, as the meat was tender +and, the Peshawari Chicken Karahi - prepared with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and bone-in chicken; note that there are no onions in this dish The place was clean, bright, and spacious, with its elegant touches. Service was friendly and attentive! Plenty of parking in the large plaza lot. +friendly service +nihari is a weekend special +plenty of parking

Holy cow (no pun intended) but i will never forget this meal. Goat biryani, garlic naan, karampodi…read morechicken. If you like flavorful and spicy food this will be your goto. I did get medium spicy but I'm almost 1000% sure it's hotter than you think so just get mild. I'm literally still sweating. But either way, I must have eaten nothing but northern cuisine all my days bc this was totally different and they don't dumb it down for American tastebuds which i can appreciate. 10/10 highly recommended. Use the white sauce to mellow out if need be.

I ordered four boneless chicken biryanis for pickup on a Saturday evening. When I arrived the staff…read moredidn't know which orders were ready -- I waited seated for 10 minutes while a front‑of‑house employee repeatedly asked for my order and seemed unsure whether it was prepared. After another 20 minutes my order was finally found sitting on the counter; it had likely been sitting for a while. At home the biryani was cold and bland. Short version: long, disorganized wait; confused staff; cold, poor‑quality food. Spent over $60 and left disappointed. The restaurant needs better order tracking, clearer communication with customers, and improvements to food temperature and flavor. I won't be returning.

This is one new Gems of Ashburn Very delicious and tasty…read morefood and I can say their butter chicken along with tandoori chicken were the best in this area . I am pretty sure they will be soon looking for bigger space Highly recommend it

We were not very impressed with this place. I don't understand why Indian restaurants try to make…read morethe food extra oily. We ordered the chicken seek kebabs, the Aloo Gobi, and the Punjabi chicken curry along with some naan's and roti's. The Gobi dish was cooked properly, but was very sour - way more sour than it should be and the chicken curry was not very good and bland. The chicken kebabs were decent but very oily. Also to add insult to injury, there was only one waitress across the 10 or 12 tables that they have in there and on a Friday evening all the tables were full and the poor waitress was struggling to get the orders in and also bring the bill to the ones that had finished eating. Maybe this is an OK place to go during weekdays but definitely not on a weekend or on a Friday evening.

Tried the buffet today. It was delicious. A nice varieties of curries and other Indian food…read more Delicious rice pudding. Never tasted rice pudding like that. Would highly recommend!

Horrible. I walked by the place in the morning on my way to Giant awhile back and looked in to see…read moresomeone sleeping in a booth with their bare feet out. Seriously? A few weeks later my friend wanted to try it so we went. Ambiance is dated and dirty, service was bad and food was subpar. The place is just really dirty and run down. Won't be returning.

My wife and a friend from work had lunch there and my wife thought it was pretty good, so we went…read morefor lunch on a Saturday. They have a buffet and it was great. There was plenty of choice, the food was all really good and service was friendly and efficient. They bring fresh naan bread to the table and their desserts were wonderful. It is a longish drive for us, but we would go again.

Love the catchy and unforgettable name Delhi 6…read more Why Unforgettable? Let me count the ways: 1) Amazing and authentic food. Old school. They do a weekend buffet and ensure that they have fresh, new, creative appetizers and dishes every time. 2) Something for everyone - northern dishes, southern dishes; a great selection for the first timers and spice or curry phobes. 3) Okra, spinach and red kidney beans ( 3 separate dishes today) prepared like I/all of us have never tasted before. 4) Amazing, pro active and very polite staff. The owner is so hands on and ensures all is well. 5) Ample room for big groups and parties. Last time I was here with a group of 10 was on Saturday 8/19/23 ( old Yelp photo) and everyone enjoyed themselves. 6) Great and relaxed atmosphere. The decor is just gorgeous with items and fixtures imported from 7700 miles east of Virginia. 7) 2 old school and just gorgeous desserts today - the rice pudding loaded with raisins and cashews plus the mini donut balls in syrup. 8) My mother came to visit me in 2022 and loved this restaurant ( old Yelp photo) and the service. In fact we were here twice during her birthday week celebrating in August wow 18 months ago. 9) Clean and spotless. The staff is on the ball. 10) A refreshing change from the 15 Indian restaurants in Herndon 10 miles away, all with food that tastes the same.

Nina & her family owns the place. They been open for 4 years…read more This restaurant is beautifully decorated. We got the Napali green tea, lamb achari jhol, pork momo and naan. I like the strong citrus note of the green tea, it was very soothing. The pork momo were juicy and they make the skin in house as well as the chili sauce (if you like spicy, ask for it). The lamb achari jhol comes with rice, but I recommend you also add an order or two of naan.

The food was unique, prepared perfectly, and the service was amazing. A very personalized…read moreexperience, clean and great atmosphere! The momo's were amazing as well as every entree and appetizer we tried! Highly recommend the chow mein in addition to the Buff Momo's! Had never had water buffalo, but I loved it! 5 stars will definitely be back!

Food - 9/10 Ambience - 10/10…read moreService - 10/10 Food ordered - mysore bonda - 8/10 - mirchi bajji - 8/10 - paneer mandi - 9/10 ---extra mandi rice - 9/10 was soooo good. - mixed vegetable curry w/banaras rice - 9/10 - garlic naan - 10/10 - roti - 9/10 - plain dosa - 10/10 - Chikoo juice - 10/10 - maska bun - 10/10 Missing from pix - live pani puri - 10/10 - * of the show.

We visited Hashtag India because my husband wanted to try their Mandi after hearing great reviews…read morefrom his friends. We ordered the Spicy chicken Mandi, which was delicious, and the portion size was huge for the price. I had the Shastri Gari veg pulav, which was good. For dessert, we tried the apricot delight, which was nice and not overly sweet. The decor was unique, and they also have booth seating where you can enjoy Mandi in a traditional style. The service was friendly and quick, but I wish they served food on proper plates rather than takeaway-style containers, at least for dine-in guests. Overall, it's a must try place specially for Mandi lovers.

t's been a long time since I last visited Himalayan Wild Yak, and I realized I never left a review…read more We went for dinner this past Friday and headed straight to the bar. The bar area is big and spacious, and usually sitting at the bar means better, more attentive service. The place was mildly busy, so I expected things to run smoothly -- but that wasn't the case. Right from the start, the bartender wasn't very attentive. We had to ask multiple times just to place our order. For appetizers, we tried the Goat Buttan and the Wild Boar -- we wanted to explore some of the unique delicacies on the menu. Both dishes were interesting, and the Goat Buttan and Wild Boar were actually pretty solid. Unfortunately, the service continued to be an issue. We had to flag the bartender again just to order our entrées and even for simple water refills. We ordered the Mutton Taas and the Yak Chili. The Yak Chili was very good, but the Mutton Taas was extremely dry -- like eating cardboard -- and lacked flavor. Throughout the night, our bartender was constantly absent. More than once, we had to ask another bartender to get his attention so we could get basic service. After finishing our meal, we ordered a dessert, the Gulab Jamun. The presentation looked nothing like the picture -- more like a sloppy drop of pudding -- and the taste was just as disappointing. And again, we had to flag down another bartender because ours was nowhere to be found. Service overall was lackluster, and the tip options started at 20% with no 18% choice. For the level of service we received, 15% would have been more appropriate. I won't be returning anytime soon unless I'm specifically craving their unique delicacies -- which is once in a blue moon.

Every dish was so well seasoned and there wasn't a single bland bite and we tried a lot of dishes…read more The store is beautifully decorated and the high ceilings pull your eyes to the beautiful art of the yak that welcomes you! Warning... the yak momo is delicious but spicy... especially for young kids. My girls love dumplings but couldn't finish one. We loved the garlic naan... so delicious. We wrapped some butter chicken and rice and loved every bite. The pork belly is crisp and sweet and my kids loved it. The boar meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned with intense seasoning that was perfect! The chicken noodle kids meal was my girls' favorite dish after the butter chicken. The servers were incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Come check it out if you've never had Nepali food!

Pizza Twist aka Chicago's Pizza with a Twist is a pizza place with unique flavors. We ordered…read moretakeout from here from the website, which was user friendly. The ranch costs extra, but was definitely worth it. The medium pizza fed our family of 4 perfectly. I wish there was some sort of spicy sauce or something that added flavor and moisture to the somewhat dry crust and toppings. However, in this area, this is my favorite Indian pizza.

Portion size and flavor was great, prepared quickly, staff are friendly. Medium level was all the…read morespice we could handle.