The most pillowy naan I've had this side of the Atlantic! I'm very picky on what I consider to be good if not great Indian food. As I come from the curry capital of the UK. I grew up with every form of Indian cuisine already on my doorstep. From Goan to the less gravy based Pakistani foods. So I wasn't expecting much, when we needed to book somewhere close to the pavilion. However I was wrong. Everything g we ate was excellent. From the paneer sizzler to the wife's shrimp tika masala. The only criticism would be that we would have loved to have been asked if we wanted another wine. But the place was crazy busy due to the concert nearby. They were rushed. So I'll let it pass. read more

We stopped here for a a casual midweek date day and it was great! The restuarant is a smaller size which made it feel intimate and personal. It also was a modern design that made this place feel a bit more upscale than typical Indian restaurants. After looking at menu and buffet, we chose the buffet which was a great choice! They had many delicious options to choose from including butter chicken, spinach paneer, Biryani rice, naan pizza, curry goat, and more. And it was all at a very affordable price. (And midday it wasn't super busy which could make it a nice family friendly option.) Our waiter was also very attentive to our needs and kind. Overall, it was a great time and I would highly recommend. read more

Came out to C&C for dinner. Restaurant is located in a very quiet and relaxing area of Columbia next to Merriweather. The ambiance of the place is really nice and modern. Service was good. We only had small plates - Edamame Masala Croquetted (VG) and Eggplant & Potato Chaat (VG, GF). Both were very tasty, but the Edamame had a little bit of kick to it due to the masala's they used. We didn't end up ordering any entrees because the small plates were a good portion for 2 people. The menu itself looks very delicious with a mix of Indian and Fusion. Lots of vegetarian options and they're willing to customize many items. Overall, it was a good experience. I'd def come back for another visit. read more

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I recently dined at Clove & Cardamom in Columbia, Maryland and overall had a really enjoyable experience. The food was absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced for the quality. The mango lassi ice cream dessert was HUGE definitely big enough to share and SO good. It was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The atmosphere felt clean and modern. It's a beautiful space that works well for a nice dinner out or even a special occasion. The only downside for me was the customer service. It felt very rushed and because of that, it didn't feel like a place where you can comfortably sit and catch up with friends for a while. Overall, the food and ambiance were excellent, but I'd recommend it more for a quicker dining experience rather than a long, relaxed hangout. read more

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Take it from this very picky Indian: an absolute standout! Everything from ambiance to service to hospitality to presentation to the food itself, a decadent pleasure! Dined here with a group of friends and the food was mouthwatering, luscious, rich, fulfilling, and absolutely a hit. The rich, creamy dish I ordered, the paneer lababdar, was a huge portion with cubes of paneer and a savory, spicy tomato-cashew sauce, topped with grated paneer and cream. It was spectacular with an order of fresh, garlicky naan. The spicy mango margarita cocktail was also amazing! The service was very good. The ambiance was nice, with an upscale feel. The vibe was on par with what I'd expect from this kind of restaurant. Definitely recommended and definitely will return! read more

I really wanted to give Clove and Cardamom 4 stars, but after a few varied experiences, 3 stars feels like the most fair and honest assessment. My first visit here was a few years ago in the dead of winter. Unfortunately, their heaters weren't working at the time, and it was so uncomfortably cold inside that it made it impossible to actually enjoy the meal. Recently, my wife and I decided to give them another shot and went in to try an assortment of appetizers and mains. On the plus side, the interior decor is very warm and inviting. They have plenty of space for both small and large parties alike--in fact, they once successfully accommodated a group of 26+ for us in the past! As someone who always appreciates finding good plant-based and meat-free dishes, I was really happy with their great selection of vegetarian options. The food on this recent visit, however, was a bit of a rollercoaster. Some of our appetizers were good, the drinks were great, and the Sizzling Paneer was a standout--it arrived at the table hot, beautifully presented, and perfectly seasoned. But there were a couple of distinct misses. We ordered the Chili Veg Momos, and they were freezing cold on the inside, as if they had just been pulled straight from the fridge. They also leaned much more sweet than spicy. When we pointed out the temperature issue to our waiter, he took the dish back and replaced it. I appreciate that the issue was taken care of--mistakes happen!--but there was no apology or acknowledgment of the error, which felt a bit dismissive. For my main, I ordered the Chhole Bhature, and it was quite disappointing. The dish was rather bland, and the chickpeas (chhole) were slightly crunchy, which is definitely not the tender texture you expect. Overall, Clove and Cardamom is a total mixed bag. The ambiance is wonderful and some dishes absolutely shine, but the inconsistencies in food execution and service hold it back. I would still be willing to try it again in the future, but I'll probably just stick to the appetizers next time! read more

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We came for lunch and the food was really good. I got the vegetarian pasta which was enough food by itself, but it also came with a small pizza I think to try and justify the price. My husband got the lamb tikka masala which was enough for two people. The dishes were very shareable portions. The masala tea tastes like homemade Indian style, which is exactly what I was looking for. It has less spice then I'm used to but was still very enjoyable. It was a little difficult to hear the servers because they all whispered. Overall, the servers were very attentive, but I would say not super friendly. They also weren't unfriendly, but there was a weird vibe when they came over. We were dressed pretty casual because we had the day off so maybe that's why. I don't come to this center that often, but I'd definitely go back again if I'm in the area. read more

Clove & Cardamom Restaurant - Vege pasta - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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We've been here twice now and loved our most recent visit, for lunch on what had to be the coldest Saturday in years. Two of us ordered from the small plates menu, and found the portions both delicious and more than bountiful. We had leftovers to take home for the next day. Two others ordered from the main (dinner menu) and each fantastic plateful was nothing short of a mountain of Indian wonderfulness. If you don't find a way to take more than half home for a couple of future meals, probably you are grossly overeating. If you like Indian cuisine, you will love it here. If you do not or are a rookie, maybe ask for some helpful guidance from the attentive and polite staff. Yes the prices here reflect the Class A real estate the business occupies in a new, upscale mixed-use development project. But when one considers the overall value represented by the tremendous portions, the whole experience could not be beat except for one thing. The big plate windows and the doors. That feeling of most-modern industrial spaciousness costs a pretty penny in heat, or on he coldest day of the year, a lack thereof. It was chilly, probably as the fault of architectural design more than anything this nice and well-run business could really do about it. If you go in the dead of winter as we did, maybe wear a heavy sweater! Overall our experience improved from the time of my first review from 11 months ago. I'm very glad we visited again. read more

This was a pretty good experience! The restaurant is beautiful. I went during lunch so it wasn't very busy at all, like at all. I was very surprised and excited about the lamb pizza, I was all in when they said the crust was naan. The shrimp dish, which I cannot remember the name of, but it was an appetizer. It was very salty in the shrimp were overcooked. I thought their glassware was really nice which is why I showed my little midday Gingerale. And the Bendy straw was a cute touch. lol I was truly overwhelmed by the amount of unique options they had on their menu and would definitely go back to try more. read more

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Introduction to why here: I was here on Sunday, June 19, 2022. I wouldn't classify as a date in this case. We had gone on 2 dates in April 2022, didn't go anywhere at that time. I bought 2 Tears for Fears tickets at Merriweather a few days earlier thinking someone would want to go, but I struggled to find someone to go. I reached out to a lot of friends. My initial question was how they liked Tears for Fears. If they said, they liked them, then my next question was if they wanted to go to the show. Ultimately, I ended up going with this chick who I already kind of wrote off as being kind of flaky and not interested in me for dating but I was cool for friends, and she was willing to pay me back for the 2nd ticket, which was what I was looking for as well. Clove & Cardamom experience: This is one of the restaurants in the new (or at least it was pretty new in 2022) Merriweather District. The restaurant was kind of open air to the outside. Seating was limited and had to wait, and ended up at a high top near the back side of the place near the bar. That prior Tuesday I saw the doctor & figured out my bad blood test, and the doctor said I need to lose weight, and many of those blood #'s will improve. So, I lost a lot of weight from June to November 2022, and my 4 month follow up on blood #'s were much improved in October. I told this woman about my weight loss goals, which she thought was noble, & she agreed I was a fat-ass...haha. I ended up some chicken salad bowl, which was solid. Also, got a white wine, which was good too...probably not the best for the weight loss goal, but gotta live a little and did great that week otherwise including going on long walks on Saturday & that day on Sunday. Server did a good job answering questions. Conclusions: This is a good Indian option, but there are some better options in Columbia. As for this chick, we went on a date again at another Indian restaurant in Rockville in November 2022, and she was very complimentary saying I looked a lot better than I did in June. We went on several more dates in late 2022 & early 2023, but never went anywhere because she was flaky and had her eyes toward other guys. In early 2023, she started dating another guy, and they are married now. read more

Clove & Cardamom Restaurant - White wine in a nice glass - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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I had a delicious dinner with a friend here, wow the food is well seasoned and plated! I love the generous portions, plenty to enjoy! The appetizers and entrees were fantastic, the staff were so friendly and kind and welcoming. Overall, the vibes are classy and inviting for a divine dining experience. I hope to be back again soon! read more

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Great experience overall. Ordered Butter Chicken, Chicken Malai Kabob, and Chole Bhatura. Excellent dishes! Albert served us and was a great host. We had a lovely evening enjoying our meal in their outdoor seating area. We will be returning. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I went for the daily lunch buffet this Saturday. Probably the best Indian buffet I have ever been to in the US. The food was so fresh, the tandoori chicken succulent, incredible desserts, salads, free mango lassi. We are not only going back but will bring friends. A real keeper. read more

I really enjoyed my lunch there! it was truly a wonderful experience! I got the lamb Mediterranean salad. It had cold salad greens and warm roasted vegetables and tender pieces of lamb on top. The salad was large, colorful and presented beautifully!! Only suggestion is that I might have liked my lamb grilled at medium temperature instead of braised well done. I also got a blueberry mojito mocktail, which was refreshing and amazing!! The service is top notch! I loved that the server made excellent lunch suggestion and kept checking on me. The place is modern and very nice! I would like to come back soon for their Indian dishes, and naan. read more

Clove & Cardamom Restaurant - Blueberry mojito/lamb Mediterranean salad greens - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Took my husband and his brother here for their birthday due to us seeing their menu had some Indian influences on American dishes. I ordered palak paneer with shrimp since paneer is a simple but complex Indian dish to make but something that's also well known. It came out well but something was lacking either love or flavor. The shrimps were spot on delicious , I also had a strawberry mango lassi and let's just say we should stick to the classic mango lassi for a reason. The mango over powdered the strawberry you could barely taste it smh. For the appetizer we did order the Bollywood fries and samosas; both were outstanding and full punches of flavor. The atmosphere was great I enjoyed the structure of the inside down to the detailing and color scheme. Service was great as well A+ to the staff. I will end up coming back but order something else. read more

First time trying Clove & Cardamom and it was a wonderful first impression! -Service was friendly and fast; -Nice bright space with a variety of seating options; -Easy free surface parking; -Creative menu with more traditional renditions along side fun fusions too! ex: we shared a Chaat Samosa Naan Pizza as a table, and I had Panner butter masala and mango Lassi as for my meal. Everything was delicious! Will definitely be back and would certainly recommend, especially if you are by Columbia Mall/Merriweather. read more

Clove & Cardamom Restaurant - Panner butter masala, rice, mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Food was excellent. I got the chicken tikka tandoori which came with a side of curried lentils and rice. The chicken was wonderfully tender and was very flavorful without being too spicy. I would order it again. Service was attentive and the restaurant was very clean and tidy. The menu was very robust and interesting. I look forward to coming back and trying more food options! read more

Clove & Cardamom Restaurant - Chicken tikka tandoori kabob with sides - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This was my first time at Clove & Cardamom it did not disappoint!!!!! I went for lunch had the curry chicken with garlic naan and the samosas. Delicious delightful and filling. I will definitely come back and try the lunch buffet. And the prices are very reasonable!!!!!! read more

I came here for a celebration with my family. We were able to get a big booth that sat all of us. We started off with the Bollywood fries, which we loved. It reminded us of chaat. We got their chilli paneer which was super tasty, especially when we mixed the sauce in this with the Bollywood fries. For entrees, we got the egg curry, methi malai mutter paneer, and malai kofta with a side of butter and garlic naan. All entrees were really tasty! Our server was checking up on us throughout the evening and treated us to gulab jamun and gulab jamun cheesecake at the end. Great restaurant and will be coming back! read more

Clove & Cardamom Restaurant - Gulab Jamun - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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The food was so delicious and it was beautiful inside! Attentive staff. I'd definitely go back! read more

Clove & Cardamom Restaurant - Dal Makhani - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Been a go-to spot in the mall area! Super fun Indian fusion menu, with a great variety if you want to try something unusual. If anything, their more traditional Indian food is their weak spot! I wasn't blown away by my orders from that side, but was a huge fan of all the fusion food. The pizza, cauliflower wings, loaded fries, Brussels sprouts, etc were all tasty and interesting takes! read more

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Love this place! It's a great stop before a concert at merriweather. I loooove the naan pizzas. My entire party got different variations of the naan pizzas and traded around. Service is efficient. There's a few tables outdoors to enjoy the weather, and the interior is quite nice. read more

This happened over a year ago, but after reading recent reviews, I felt it was necessary to share my experience as a Black patron here, especially since I still see recent reviews mentioning similar things. I wanted to like Clove and Cardamom because the food itself was actually good, but the overall experience was so uncomfortable that it completely ruined the visit. The entire time my boyfriend and I were there, it felt like we were being stared at, not in a casual way, but in a way that made us both uneasy. Even when I got up to ask where the bathroom was, the staff were cold and unfriendly, almost like they didn't want us there. What really stood out was how their attitude shifted after we paid. Suddenly, they were [finally] polite and smiling in our faces, which honestly just confirmed how off the energy felt before. Something made me think of this restaurant today, so I checked the recent poor reviews and saw multiple other Black and POC customers describing the same experience, being stared at, treated differently, and even asked to pay before finishing their meal, while white patrons were not. Seeing that pattern made me realize it wasn't just in my head. It's disappointing because the food had potential, but no one should feel uncomfortable or singled out when dining somewhere. To top it all off, we both ended up with horrible stomach aches afterward for like 2 days Definitely not a place I'd ever go back to or recommend. read more

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The atmosphere is great for a date. It has large windows to let in sunshine and lower, intimate lightning during the evening. The staff are very accommodating and checks in to ensure that your taken care of. Depending on what you order, the food is either fantastic or meh. The butter chicken was a 6 for me, I wouldn't order it again, but the lamb sizzler platter, Bombay fries. and the garlic pepper scallops were all 9/10s. The menu has a lot of interesting fusion dishes including a large vegan selection. The only thing that gives me pause about returning is the price of everything. It's a bit pricey compared to other Indian or Asian fusion restaurants in the area. read more

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Clove and cardamom is a nice Indian restaurant with both Mediterranean and Italian flare. my favorite was the spicy crab cake for $16. It was a Indian take on the traditional Maryland crab cake with Indian spices. My least favorite was the garlic pepper scallops. The scallops were incredibly chewy and underseasoned. The Szechuan fried rice was OK. It was missing Szechuan flavor. The chili chicken was good and had a slight smoky flavor to it, but not the typical chili chicken you get at a Indo-Chinese restaurant. To drink we had the love at first sip and the lychee mint cocktail both which were very light and refreshing. The service was good. Our server came to check up on us and was very attentive. read more

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The food is so good. Samosa, mango lassi, tikka masala lamb and salmon, spinach garlic curry (I forgot the name) were all amazing. But service??? This is the main reason why I would be hesitant to return. Once seated it took forever to be acknowledged or to get our order taken. Then to pay took time as well. I noticed that they only have one device to take orders/put in orders to the kitchen and that same device to present the bill to customers. I only noticed this because I had time while waiting to pay attention to what was going on with the staff. The hostess (a woman) seemed to be the only one on her toes to help everyone whereas most of the rest were taking their time. I would probably return if I know they are slow, so not a holiday or late on a Saturday, or once they have improved their ways of taking orders and payment. read more

I visited AGAIN for winter restaurant week and literally ordered the same dishes because they were so good last year and for the price! There were some differences, though, from what I could remember: the chicken 65000 was just as good, but not spicy at all and I felt the chicken tikka masala was a little bland and the chicken dry this time. We also got the goat curry which was soooo good- the star of the show for me! They also ran a cocktail deal so I also got a $10 lychee martini- tasty, but a little sweet for me. And just like last time, we had food leftover to take home! What a deal! read more

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Despite the crazy fusion menu, the food is actually good. Nothing remarkable, though. Portion sizes are good. Service is pretty attentive as well. read more

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Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines, so I came here for my birthday dinner. It was a wonderful experience! My first impression was the music they had playing; it was a nice collection of famous Bollywood songs. The decor was beautiful and I could tell it's a relatively new restaurant. The food was amazing, of course. I loved that they had several menu items and many non-Indian dishes on the menu, and even some fusion dishes also. The naan and rice tasted very fresh, the Tofu Tikka Masala was creamy, had a nice kick to it, and a ton of flavor, and the Bollywood Fries had a surprisingly sweet flavor. I will say I wish the fries had a more savory flavor to combat the sweetness, but they were good nonetheless. The Gulab Jamun Cheesecake was a very unique twist on two desserts; I liked that it wasn't too sweet. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant and I would definitely come back to try more items! read more

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Easy, free parking, quite close! DD took me to lunch today and it was wonderful. It is a beautifully decorated restaurant, very spacious and sparkling clean. We were seated immediately with menus, and water provided moments later. DD ordered a masala tea (hot) which came quickly, as we were perusing the menu. She ordered the lunch combo special called "nonveg thali" and I chose lamb roti kabob. We started with the small plate (appetizer) of eggplant and potato chaat. Service was excellent, although the timing of food was off a bit; my main dish arrived several minutes before DD's. It *might* be deliberate, as mine came in a mini skillet and was sizzling! But if so, they waited just a bit too long because by the time hers arrived, mine was cool. The flavors though, oh the flavors! I commented to her that I'm going to have a tough time describing some of them. In my kabob, there were six large chunks of lamb, nicely charred on the ends. Meat was mostly very tender and had been marinated long enough for it to soak up all the flavors. Plus, it was very moist. I'm not entirely sure of the thin sort of relish sauce but it was mostly poured over the romaine leaves. They are surprisingly good when wilted by a hot sauce! The combo DD ordered contained a large bowl of basmati rice, which neither of us tried as there was so much other food. There was a red dal, goat curry, and a tepid veg or salad dish. Roasted cubes of root veg, nice dressing, but odd when mixed with lettuce. We both prefer salads cold and roasted veg hot, but it did have a nice flavor. And a dish we weren't sure of - it was fried chicken chunks with a mildly spicy sauce. It looked like sweet and sour but didn't taste like it at all. She was also given naan, which was good. It also came with dessert, which was gulab jamun. Very delicate and not too sweet, although I couldn't eat two of them. Almost forgot the appy and that would never do because it was so good. I have mixed feelings about eggplant, tbh, but this was amazing. Their description: "Flash-fried crispy thin slices of eggplant & potato fritters in Mint, Tamarind sauce and relish". The sauce was amazing and it seems like there was a generous dusting of pistachio powder over top, but as it's not in the description I'm not sure. All in all, the food was out of this world and we both brought home a little. The place was starting to really fill up by the time we finished around 1 pm. I won't say they rushed us out, but it didn't feel like we could linger and chat. I do have to mention these two tiny gripes: several of the staff members who came by our table had on WAY too much cologne. It was truly overpowering and lingered for a long time. And there was not a lot of room between table and bench in our booth. I felt a little squeezed. But taking everything into account, it was definitely a five-star experience. read more

Great for small gatherings, menu and delicious food! Looking forward to dining there again.

A very tasty surprise. This spot is neatly tucked into a shopping center and is easy to miss if you don't pay attention. It is however hard to forget once you've had a taste. The food was so flavorful. If you are ever in the area I highly recommend you stop by and give them a try. The vibes are modern and casual. They are very reasonably priced and they offer some pretty good cocktails as well. The service was so awesome. I somehow missed the spice in my item and they were more than happy to fix it. Date night, lunch date, I highly recommend this spot. read more

Clove & Cardamom Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

If you're looking for some delicious Indian street food, this is the place to be. The menu has a variety of street food and indo-western combinations but also includes traditional Indian fare as well. The waiters were attentive and answered any questions we had. For dinner we ordered the Bollywood fries, cauliflower 65 and samosa pizza. The Bollywood fries were my favorite dish. With perfectly crispy fries and the chaat masalas and chutneys giving a perfect kick of spice, it was a standout dish. The cauliflower 65 was crispy and had good spice to it, however I would say the portion size was on the smaller end for the price charged. The samosas pizza was tasty and had a strong kick of the tamarind chutney. For drinks we had the blue sunset cocktail drink which I wasn't a huge fan of. It was a pretty drink but didn't have too strong of flavor once mixed. Would rather stick with regular sprite. read more

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Great food! Ask for spicy if you can take the heat! The staff was so kind and friendly. read more

The service was great and the food was so delicious. It was enough to take home after lunch and for an additional meal. My date and I got the Mediterranean platter, fries, chicken Tikka masala, mango strawberry lassi, and mango lassi. The server gave us a good tip to save the lassi for dessert since it is filling and we would not be able to finish our meal if we had the lassi first. The restaurant was clean and had simple decor. I would go back for the delicious food, service, and atmosphere. Everything was great! read more

Clove & Cardamom Restaurant - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Considering the plethora of Indian food in Columbia, clove and cardamom had great service and ambience, but the food was lackluster. I will likely not return again because there are just simply better options. I wish this restaurant all the best a. I had the butter chicken and it lacked flavor in spice, even after asking for the spiciest level. read more

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My friend and I decided to try all the places in this area We were excited to try this and enjoy Indian cuisine We were unfortunately disappointed. We went Sunday, 7/23 so maybe it was an off day Service was not good. We were trying to help since we had a large party but they were not receptive. We placed our orders and it took awhile for the food to arrive. Our fries came out quickly but the rest took too long. I am glad the fries came out hot but we were all confused if we liked it or not cus it was different. We got reg fries and Bollywood fries. There was so much more batter which was different. 3 of us got the chicken tikka masala lunch special. Love that it came with so much variety but didn't really seem like a lunch special deal cus there was like 4 pieces of meat. The sauce was so sweet and none of us expected it to be that sweet. Comes with naan and rice pudding as dessert which is the special part but I think portions should be the same for meat if it's a lunch special. (My bf was so hungry he finished it and also he's not as picky as me when it comes to Indian food) One friend ordered the butter chicken cus apparently that's the only dish you can make mild. It was prob most of our fav. It was also sweet but less sweeter than the tikka masala and much better portion wise. (It doesn't come with naan which is why we all wanted the lunch special) Tandoori chicken and chicken mala was not that great. Had a sour taste to it and wasn't anything special. The tandoori chicken was on the bone and the meat was extra dark and red which I don't see often We just had bad service throughout the meal and when we were paying our server read the bill but didn't read everything. Anyway, he printed it and when we were looking at it. We were checking to see if tip was added since we had 6 adults and 3 kids. We didn't see it so we wanted to make sure and after we asked the guy said he's not sure and went to the back to ask and he came and gave us a new bill adding 20% gratuity. This was frustrating because they didn't add the 18 and we would've just tipped but not they decide to add 20%? Most places at 18. This is my first time seeing 20% added and service was not good. We decided it's not worth talking over so we were like fine let's just get a to go box so we can take the naan and leftover butter chicken. They gave us containers but did not give us a bag but every table around us got bags so that was also disappointing. Overall food and service was not good and not a place I'd recommend. I had high hopes cus when I went in to get a table for us the host was so kind. Also, none of us remember ordering garlic naan but we just took it and let them charge us so make sure you know what you ordered. Also when my friends chicken came out we asked if it was the tandoori chicken and he confirmed but in the middle of our meal my chicken came out and they said that was the tandoori chicken. So I ate part of my friends meal due to their lack of communication. We had to ask for our water to be refilled and just so sad it wasn't that good. Overpriced food that isn't even worth it I hope service was not bad for others Parking right in front. read more

Clove & Cardamom Restaurant - Chicken tikka masala lunch - Indian Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Clove and Cardamom has a comfortable modern feel. I stopped by after a yoga class and they were closed until 5pm. I waited an hour because it looked nice from the outside. The host let me in a little early. They were still sweeping and setting up. I sat at a booth as requested. I started with a mango lassi while reviewing the menu. It was delicious. I ordered the following below. - Mango Strawberry Lassi: I prefer the regular mango lassi. - Samosas: It was okay. - Shrimp Biriyani: It was a deep bowl of rice with one egg and five medium sized shrimps. I took home a container of rice because the protein to carbs ratio was unbalanced. It needed more shrimp or jumbo shrimp instead. The food wasn't bad, but nothing was exceptionally flavorful, although aromatic. The waiter was attentive. There was also a bothersome fly that I kept swatting away. I like the ambiance and am willing to give them another try if I'm in the area. Maybe try their drinks menu next. But I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here. read more

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We came in at lunch time on a Friday, and it was pretty empty (only one other table of two who were already eating). The menu had mostly Indian food, but a significant number of confusing "fusion" dishes using ingredients from Caribbean, Latin American, and European cooking, in strange ways. They also were playing reggaeton the entire time we were eating. I don't believe the management, chef, or staff is anything other than Indian, so this was just very weird and awkward. A server came over right away to take our order, and we ordered teas, shareable plates, and salad. One beverage and one of the appetizer dishes came out quickly, but after that there was no server within sight for a long time. Even after I got up and looked around, no one was there to wave over, so I had to wait until they brought the rest of our food (and our first shareable dish was done) to finally tell them they forgot my iced tea. Also, the entire time we were eating, there was a group of people assembling patio furniture in the bar area of the restaurant near where they sat us, which was a bit noisy. This probably could have. been done between lunch and dinner, or maybe before or after hours. The most surprising thing was the lack of flavor in the food. Usually Indian food is known for spices, but this food definitely caters to a bland palate. We even ordered the 65000 chicken which is labeled as spicy and says it uses habanero, however we couldn't taste any habanero flavor, and it was no hotter than a traditional medium buffalo wing sauce (i.e. Frank's hot sauce). They'll get customers due to the location, those fusion dishes to attract people who don't like Indian food, and because they water down the flavors for mass appeal. read more

Although the restaurant was open, we wanted to eat out but couldn't because the restaurant was short staffed "bummer". Also, when attempting to access the restaurant's guest WiFi, we were not given the password. Instead, this host took my phone and typed in the password. Not okay for me. We ordered spicy crab cakes, vegetable samosas, lobster Malabar and lobster tandoori and the food was delicious. Extremely tasty, presented well and we enjoyed every bite. The restaurant is clean and looks like a good place to have a large group of people. We enjoyed the restaurant and the service. If you really like Indian food and spices, please come here. read more