I loved the food. The service could be improved, but overall a good experience. Parking is tight in…read morefront; might want to park in bigger lot around the corner.

Amazing service and food. Authentic home style Bangladeshi food finally in our area! Dishes were…read moreadjusted to our liking and we really enjoyed it, even my Mom approves. Highly recommend the moglai and the fried Elish was incredibly delicious. Support this small business which is trying to bring true Bangladeshi cuisine to Northern Va!

We are thrilled anytime we have a new Bengali spot open up in the DMV and my friends and I…read moreimmediately made plans to stop by here to try the fuchka. The fuchka was very good and flavorful; they even give you two sauces (not just one). They put a lot of green chilli in them; it's perfect for those who love spicy food! The jhaal muri was a bit different than what I'm used to but still very good. They ran out of morog pulao so I want to go back and try it. The ambiance is amazing, especially on a summer night. Perfect spot to catch up with friends. The service was great also, they had that amazing Bengali hospitality and asked us if we needed anything in the middle of our meal. Definitely going back to try more items on the menu!

Located in Fairfax, this little spot is right behind the Shell gas station. Parking at the station…read moreis available but we parked in the shopping center lot. Golpo Sholpo is the perfect Bangladeshi street food spot. The food here is authentic and tastes like home cooked goodness! The fuchka is top notch! Crispy, crunchy, spicy, savory, and sweet. The tamarind sauce is perfect and the mint sauce is nice and spicy. Normally I don't have doi fuchka, but they did it really well! Creamy and sweet in a single bite! The aloo chop (potato cutlet) was really good, perfectly seasoned and crunchy. They served it with a tamarind chutney, but I liked it on its own. The Kala bhuna with kichori on a drizzly cloudy day, was perfect! Well balanced and perfectly spicy, it was my favorite dish. The morog polau was really good too! The rice was amazing and delicious for both the pulao and the kichori. We also tried the aam bhorta which was delicious-spicy, tangy, and sweet! The service was wonderful! The lines were long as more people showed up, but they did a great job taking orders and getting the food out quickly. It started to rain a little, and the service team quickly put up a tent to accommodate everyone! It's an outdoor seating area between the shell gas station and a car wash. They decorated it really nicely so it was cozy- perfect to hang out and chat (golpo sholpo)

Great service. Super tasty food. Wonderful ambience. people are friendly and respectful. Mostly…read morebuffet is delicious. Really spacious place for a large number of people.

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, our party of 12, including children, dined at the restaurant. Overall,…read morethe food quality was good; however, we experienced an issue with the rice that was served. Several members of our group noticed an unpleasant odor when attempting to eat the rice and brought this to the attention of our waitress. We were informed that the rice had been prepared fresh. As it was close to closing time, we chose not to escalate the matter further while at the restaurant. After returning home, some of us who had taken the rice to go confirmed that it had a strong, unpleasant smell, making it inedible. As a result, the entire portion had to be discarded. Based on this experience, we are concerned that the rice may not have been properly stored. We hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps ensure food quality and safety for future customers.

They are one of the worst ones out there. If you guys order something, they will not give you for…read morewhat they promise you. It's not worth it. Like I tried the kacchi biryani, it was horrible.

I always cater food from here . Raja never fails me . Yummy Bengali food .Loved their chilli fish…read moreand goat Biryani . Cauliflower Rezala was yummy and so was the Raita .. Also their fish curry . Best was the chickpea ( Chotpoti) Appetizer.

My party of 9 arrived at 6pm and we were treated to a fantastic feast. We shared a variety of…read moredelicious appetizers, to include: dal puri, haleem, pakora, paratha, and naan. We were already full! Then our main orders came... biryana, kabobs, and curries... all delicious and all authentically prepared. When we could not have another bite, we were treated with the most wonderful gulab jamun. Most of us had enough leftovers for another meal! I strongly recommend that you visit Aladdin. I suspect you will be very happy!

We recently visited Aladdin Restaurant in Washington, DC, and I must say, it was a wonderful…read moreexperience for anyone who loves authentic Bengali food. From the moment I walked in, I felt a warm and welcoming atmosphere that reminded me of home-style dining. The staff were polite, friendly, and very attentive, making sure everything was perfect throughout my visit. I ordered several Bengali dishes, and every item was full of rich flavor and traditional taste. The rice was fresh and perfectly cooked, the curries were well-balanced with spices, and the fish and meat dishes were tender and delicious. The bhorta, dal, and vegetable items tasted just like homemade food, which is hard to find in many restaurants. The aroma and presentation of the food made the experience even better. What I loved most was the authenticity. You can truly feel that the chefs understand Bengali cuisine and prepare each dish with care. The portion sizes were generous, and the prices were reasonable for the quality and taste. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and suitable for families, friends, or even solo dining. Whether you are missing Bangladeshi flavors or simply want to explore traditional Bengali food, this place is a great choice. Overall, Aladdin Restaurant is a hidden gem in DC for Bengali food lovers. I highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back again.

This food truck is located right across the street from the Tysons Mall in Virginia. It's close to…read morea parking lot where you can park and walk over to the truck. For now the menu is small with two types fuchka, chotpoti, tea/cha, and a few other items. I hope they will expand to other popular Bengali snacks. We had the fuchka and cha and they were really good! Not super spicy or too sweet. The flavors were well balanced, crunchy, the tamarind sauce was tart and spiced. Service was really good and fast! Other people had to wait a little longer than we did. They provide some stools to sit on outside for people to eat and chat. Cool spot! I hope they

Not a lot of places to find genuine Bangladeshi fuchkas near me so this was a welcome surprise to…read morecheck out. Pretty good fuchkas and pani puri, my favorite being the regular fuckha. The jhalmuri was aight, my family makes them way better at home, it needed more mustard oil imo. I wish they had the small crispy samosas instead of the larger ones (which is usually called shingara in Dhaka). There is a 12% service fee for the food which is not cool, but I guess you don't have to tip because of that. We got there pretty early and got our food within 20 mins, but if you end up in a line, it'll prolly take 30-40 mins. Glad to have tried them out.

We ordered Bengali food through the Tafeef's subscription plan. Their chicken roast is amazing…read more Their cooking is very authentic. If you want to try another South Asian cuisine in Baltimore, give Tafeef's Bengali/Bangladeshi food a try.

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This place had a pretty solid buffet that will go away soon. Their selection wasn't that big, but…read moreall were solid. Their curries are a little on the soupy side, so u must be ok with that. Service was fast and friendly. The place was clean. And it got busy for lunch on a Tuesday as well. They said they were going to go to a chipotle model and charge a $12 per plate/bowl lunch.

I discovered this place through Uber Eats. Let me tell you that the food is top notch…read more The tandoori.. spicy and delicious. The yogurt sauce and garlic naan are a must to enjoy this meal. Samosas and their biriani are my favorites too. I always get it to go. Portions are very generous and service is great!

the General Washington Dr location of Flavor Hive is now an actual store unit and not just a truck…read more There is no inside seating, and there are a few outdoor tables. Most of this operation appears to be take-out. We placed a pickup order online and it was waiting for us by the time we showed up. We ordered two small chicken bowls and one "feast mode". The "feast mode" size was actually challenging for three people to finish! The "hive sauce" tastes like a honey mustard with maybe mayo? It's pretty good. I really wish Flavor Hive would have additional toppings - just cucumber tomato onion cilantro etc are quite minimal. Would be awesome if they could add something like beet salad or beans! The value at this place is excellent compared to the numerous other rice / slop bowl places in the area. It is a lot of food. This place went viral on social media for a reason, and it lives up to the hype.

This review is for the Alexandria location of Flavor Hive off of General Washington Dr…read more On 1/28/26, after 8:00 PM, we placed two separate orders. Only one order (check #88) was provided at pickup. The second order (check #87) was never given to us, despite being paid for. When I called the phone number listed on both the paid receipt and from Google, I did not reach the restaurant. Instead, the call was answered by a male individual phone comes up from Vienna and did not appear to be affiliated with the restaurant staff on-site. This alone is unacceptable. The individual who answered was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. Multiple witnesses overheard the conversation, which has been documented. We were not initially seeking a refund -- only verification of the missing order and whether it could still be picked up. There was zero effort to assist, no accountability, and no urgency to resolve the issue. This level of disorganization and lack of customer service is unacceptable for any restaurant. If Flavor Hive continues to operate this way -- including routing customer calls to unprofessional third parties -- it will absolutely damage the business and its reputation.

Decent food, nice setup…read more Manager/ servers were nice. I was there with my toddler and infant and they kept them engaged while we enjoyed our food.

I realized I never posted my first visit so now after several visits and a catering order, I can…read moresay this place is consistently delicious! If you want authentic Indian food, this is it! Even my Indian guests have commented on how authentic the biryani tasted. I've tried many dishes here and loved every one of them...from the lamb chops, cholle, samosa chaat, to chicken and lamb biryani! And the owners are the friendliest people! So kind and welcoming!