We started with the complimentary crisp papadam paired with a trio of chutneys, which made for a…read moregreat beginning. My absolute favorite dish was the palak paneer because it was rich, flavorful, and the spices blended so well with the paneer. The chicken tikka masala stood out as creamy, comforting, and well seasoned. The chicken biryani was decent, though not their strongest dish. The lamb vindaloo was ordered at the Indian spice level, their highest, and it was definitely on the spicier side but still enjoyable. The garlic naan was excellent and complemented the curries perfectly. Service was a bit inconsistent since our server disappeared for a while, but the food was brought out quickly once ordered.

The ambience is refined and elegant but not pretentious. Service is welcoming and quite…read moreprofessional. The menu is extensive and each dish was delicious.

The best Indian/Nepali food I've ever had. I've been here many times. Going for my B-day lunch with…read moregal pals next week.

I pass through front Royal on a regular basis and I'm always looking for a new restaurant to check…read moreout. Many of the Nepali dishes are very similar to Indian with a bit of a twist. The lamb I had was cooked very nicely, but I would've liked a bit more rice. The nan was also good.

Been dying to check out this place, due to rave reviews. Food was very good, atmosphere and…read moreservice were OK. Would definitely go back got take out

We were there on a Thursday at exactly Noon for lunch. We got seated quickly. The ambiance is well…read morethought out with seating like a dhaba with cots if you prefer to sit like in a dhaba in a roadside truck stop in India! The truck grille, the walls and punjabi songs on tv completed the picture. The menu is large and had a lot of choices. We ordered the appetizer platter. Was good enough for three adults. Ordered Shahi Paneer no spice, but Sarason ka saag medium spice. Ordered chole bhature. Everything was heavenly. The bhature had no oil, very soft and tasty!! The spicier stuff also has subtle tastes to them. Not to be missed if you are passing on 81 or live nearby. We drove an hour to get there. Worth making the trip. Great food and awesome service. Will definitely be back. Best of all it is in a truck stop!!

This is my second 5-star review; I could not simply leave a review on DoorDash. I ordered the Palak…read morePaneer, and it is one of the best I've had. I wish it were a bit spicier (I ordered mild), but incredible nonetheless. I live 4+ hours away, but come to Front Royal, VA once in a while for work--my first impression of Royal Zaika makes me want to visit more often! Mutter Paneer is usually my favorite, but it will be hard not to order their Palak Paneer next time, too!

This restaurant is farther from the highway than it looks due to Front Royal's small-town vibe and…read moreslow roads. It offers a solid North Indian menu. Notably, you're only about an hour a way from an Indian restaurant bonanza in some of the suburbs closer to DC, and this place would be pretty ordinary in those surroundings. However, around here, it is one of few options. Notably it does have vegan-marked offerings. This should not be construed to suggest that they offer health food. I searched for something that wasn't fried but was told that they were out of steamed dumplings (some degree of pre-preparation must be done there). I ended up with a chole bhature, which came with two small puffed breads that didn't impress, but had a great set of accoutrements. I got my dumplings fried in chili sauce. And I added a fresh mint and lime soda, which was excellent. So there is some quality here, for those wanting Indian food and not wanting to head towards DC or Winchester.

Very good experience. I had the whole restaurant to myself. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala with…read morerice and Garlic Naan. It was delicious and flavorful. Smriti was my waitress. She did an amazing job!

My son won't go anywhere- he visits me in Winchester & that's the restaurant we head to .. nice…read morefamily atmosphere.. they make you feel special !!

SPICY! This food came CORRECT! Amazing flavors! We are from Texas and appreciate heat so order…read moreextra hot with caution

I love stopping for Indian buffet on a road trip, so I was really excited to pull up this place…read morewhile driving through WV. It is indeed tucked away and a bit difficult to find-- you have to go to what looks like the back of the strip mall, behind some (currently) vacant space to get to it. I'm surprised to read all these reviews saying the food is spicy... that wasn't my experience at all. I thought the food was sadly a little bland, and it was also a bit cold. I did arrive toward the end of the lunch buffet service, so perhaps toward the beginning it might be a bit hotter and fresher. Everyone there was super friendly, and there were clearly some regulars chatting with the staff, which was a super sweet vibe. I don't know that I'd be back if I were passing through town again, but just from the warmth and welcoming atmosphere, I can see how this is a standby for locals!

Great local Indian restaurant. Good food. Great service. I think they will need to expand soon!read more

Unexpected but delightful to find delicious Indian food in Lovettsville. We tried goat cheese…read morekulcha, brussel sprouts, chickpeas and yellow dal. All so good. Portions are not big (cost of ingredients I'm guessing) so order a lot. Looking forward to trying more items next time.

Hagerstown's newest restaurant is sure to be a hit. We came for the weekday lunch buffet and…read moreeverything was super tasty. I sampled just about everything and enjoyed 90% of them. One word of caution, if you don't like spicy food, beware. I enjoy spice to a degree and was fine with the spice levels of what I ate. However, I know others can't handle even a little heat so this may be too much for some. Naan is made to order and is just the perfect combo of crispy and chewy. Our greeter/server was attentive and kind. The dining room is open and spacious with plenty of seating. Definitely check this place out. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

So happy to have Raj back in town. Food was excellent, the garlic Naan is the absolute best and the…read morebuffet prices are reasonable. Since he left Mango, we disliked the paper plate service and infrequent buffet. This is the best Indian in town!