Other food plans let me down, but fortunately I have more than one plan, and I wandered over to…read morethis place on the edge of downtown Bethesda. It is on the smaller side, and one group was turned away for not having a reservation. I got a dumpling appetizer which delivered a mouthwatering array of vegetables, and a reasonably interesting fruity drink. The thing I came for, however, was a chole bhature. This fried bread and chickpea combination came with all the right accompaniments, and the chickpeas were richly flavored. It was a fantastic meal down to the last bite. It would not have been as good to go, and I recommend eating in. Service was a bit slow and they could have used another person working, but it was a clean and pleasant place to eat.

Delhi Spice is a very good restaurant…read more Their food selection is limited compared to other Indian restaurants, but the food is very good quality. The flavors are excellent and cooked very well. They accommodate special requests to your food order. Their service is attentive without being annoying. Atmosphere is ok. Several two person tables, some 4 person tables and a few seats at a small bar area. Delhi Spice is a strong recommend. I will certainly be a repeat customer.

I arrived shortly after they opened on a Sunday and this place was almost full of diners. They…read morefeature a $22 lunch buffet with around 10 items you can choose from. All of the food was fresh and delicious. I loved all of the seasoning and sauces. The tandoori chicken and goat were cooked perfectly. The meats were tender a juicy. There were a couple of parties that called prior and made reservations. The ambience was very warm and inviting. I saw some diners dining alone and many locals. There was also a large party of 12 dining here. The servers were attentive. My friend and I really enjoyed our dining experience here and will definitely be back to try out their dinner menu.

It honestly pains me to write this one-star review because I've been going to Kadahi for years and…read moreit's always been one of my favorite spots. Unfortunately, the last few visits haven't been great, and tonight was the worst it's ever been. I ordered the matar paneer and it was watery and almost completely flavorless, which is very unlike what I've had there before. The rice was even more disappointing -- it tasted old and was hardened into clumps, almost molded into the shape of the container instead of being individual grains. It was difficult to even break apart. The samosas were good, which was the one bright spot, but the garlic naan barely had any garlic on it. Normally their naan is amazing and very flavorful. I'm really disappointed because this used to be my go-to spot for Indian food. I'm hoping this was just a bad night, but after a few recent experiences that were also lacking in freshness and flavor, I may have to start looking for a new place.

Amazing food and amazing atmosphere, you feel like you are in India and it's delicious and very…read morereasonable prices . We had the vegetarian sample highly recommended.

Incredibly disappointing experience. I ordered Passage to India from DoorDash and the food was just…read moreplain bad. The chicken kabobs were heavily seasoned dark meat though the image on DoorDash suggests white meat. It came with no dipping sauce, onions, pickle, or other accompaniments that almost all other Indian restaurants provide. The garlic naan was hard and unappetizing. The chana masala was completely flavorless, liquidy, and a small portion. Chickpeas are incredibly cheap, too. I didn't see batura, the deep fried bread that you eat chana masala with, and thy didn't have it on the menu! Even the rice was disappointing. I couldn't tell if it was basmati rice or another kind of rice. I wouldn't order from here again or recommend.

Got some take out from Virraj because my daughters (10 and 12) had a taste for some Indian food for…read moredinner We ordered: - Palak Chaat (Crispy spinach) - Butter Chicken - Naan The girls loved the Butter Chicken and the Naan. The Palak Chaat did not go over well. We were introduced to Palak Chaat when we dined at Rasika West End when some friends came to town. IT was so good there that we had to get a 2nd order because the girls could not get enough. The Virraj Palak Chat was not as crispy as Rasika's and had more toppings that made it a little soggy. I suspect the expereince could have been better had we dined in at Virraj and not done takeout as I suspect that this is a dish that is best enjoyed soon after it's made. Overall I would recommend based on the other dishes but the Palak Chaat at Rasika's was much better. Also their online order menu and their website needs pictures of their dishes.

I came here with my parents for lunch on Saturday based on the rave reviews on Yelp. They didn't…read moresteer me wrong! We arrived at 12:15pm for lunch and we're the only one there. Hopefully they're busy for dinner because it was sad to see such a lovely restaurant completely empty. Everything we ordered had some kick to it (how I like it!). My parents got chicken Tikka masala. They said it was good but spicy (for them). I thought my channa dish was spicier. Beware if you're super sensitive to spice! The rice was a light brown and seasoned. I'm not sure if it was brown rice or white rice with seasoning, but it was very good. Prices were fair, especially for Bethesda. Please visit this restaurant! They deserve the business.

The butter chicken was sooo good! Very good flavor…read more The paneer tikka masala was ok. I wish it was a little spicier. The garlic naan was pretty good! The samosa chaat was also pretty enjoyable! The house special naan was alright- it had a good aftertaste note The vegetable samosa was horrible. It was like a blended mash consistency and tasted like freezer samosas - not even the good kind

Maya Cuisine Restaurant & Bar is a good Indian restaurant…read more Service was good. I was asked what I needed and if I wanted a table. Wait staff took my order and brought my drinks over to me quickly. They came around to check to see if I was ready to order and followed up. Very good food selection. Food was flavorful, but some of the meat was slightly tough. My order came out incorrect. They remade the order. Overall good food. Atmosphere is ok. Seems a bit mix of Indian and Thai theme. I'd give Maya Cuisine a 3.5 rating so I'll round up to 4. I recommend Maya Cuisine restaurant and I'll be a repeat customer.

I can't even begin to say how much I love this place. It's rare to find anywhere that even serves…read moredosa and they have a dozen different types to choose from. I'm slowly eating my way through the list, but I must confess that I still am a fan of the plain old Masala Dosa. I also love the onion & spinach pakoda. And the chilli paneer is quite good. Tonight we tried the malai kofta - it was as the menu says "pure foodie bliss". The serving sizes are ample - three meals and two appetizers was way more than enough for the five of us. We had one whole appetizer left over. About the actual restaurant. Apparently after the pandemic they decided not to offer table serve, but go for the fast casual model. You order at the counter, and they bring the food to you at a table. Lots of seating, but very basic - NOT a date night place unless you want food to be the star of the evening! But always a good meal and really friendly people. Just a really nice place to make your own.

Good food. Inside looks like it's set up for dining but it's more fast casual. They serve…read moreeverything in to go containers and give paper plates. Wish it was more set up for dine in as some things are better fresh

A delicious and delightful lunch at Commonwealth. I ordered the Butter Chicken Lunch Combo and it…read morewas a great amount of food: A portion of white rice, one garlic naan (cut into quarters), a bowl of daal (lentils, a bit spicy), the butter chicken (not spicy) and the avocado mango salad. The chicken was juicy and delicious in the velvety smooth creamy curry. I also loved the zesty salad and the luxuriously creamy and flavorful daal. My husband had the Yellow Crab Curry ($22.99). It contained a very generous portion of lumped crab and the curry was smooth and creamy as well. The curry came with rice and we had the option of ordering additional naan, if needed. The restaurant was very quiet for lunch and service was very attentive by the waiter and the Maître d' The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a nice amount of seating, especially for large events. The waiter advised me the restaurant served about 300 people for their Mother's Day brunch! I thought that was amazing. I also thought I couldn't imagine how difficult it would have been to go to the bathroom during such an event. The women's room had two stalls (and the accessible stall had a diaper changing table), but only one sink! Luckily that was not a concern during our lunch visit. Heads up, the wait staff will ask if you'd like a paper bag to carry out any leftovers, and they are $0.10/bag due to the bag tax.

Our started with spinach chaat. The spinach was crispy as it should be, and pomegranate and mango…read moreadded nice contrast. We got naan but the plain naan was betty than the garlic. For entrees one got the chicken vindaloo. He loves heat, but this dish overwhelmed him. Along with his sputtering, his checks had a nice rosy red glow. Our crab curry was a nice change. I don't see crab on alot of Indian restaurant menus. It was blue crab, albeit from Louisiana. Tasted fine though. Our other dishes were butter chicken, and chicken tikka marsala. Both were fine, but most Indian restaurants have that down. We got good service, enjoyed the ambience, and recommend you give it a try.

Ordered 12 different pizzas for a pizza tasting party and they were all great! Attendees were…read moreinitially skeptical about the Indian-pizza fusion, but they were devotees after tasting, with several wanted to know where I got the pizza from so they could order as well. Additionally, the owner was very helpful with working with me on some food allergies that the group had. Overall, a great experience, and while all the pizzas were good the Palak Paneer, Thai Chicken, Spicy Curry Chicken and Aushak were the standouts. Be bold and try the "Wacky Pizzas", they are great!

Fantastic!! The owner greeted us and he was so friendly and personable. This is a small take out…read morekind of spot and it is worthwhile to check out! Their menu is so unique. This isn't an ordinary pizza spot! Their pizzas are centered around Asian cuisines (think Indian, Thai, etc. and spices!) and they have a lot of other non-pizza options too. The pizza I ordered was absolutely delicious. I would love to come back and try more things. It's the kind of place where you want to try something new each time.

I have little experiance with Indian ciuisine, but Tikka Masala's buffet was a pleasant way to try…read moremany different dishes at a very reasonable price. The service was friendly and helpful, plus I was comfortable in that setting. Now I'm looking forward to our next visit for advanced gastronomic research. Next time I'll leave a little room for deserts.

Tikka Masala is a charming looking restaurant. The food is delicious, and I was excited to…read moreintroduce it to a special friend. We had a wonderful reunion as we enjoyed appetizers, entrees and wine. By a little after 9:00pm, the restaurant was clearing out. We were in a different section and did not notice until at 9:15 pm, the owner basically asked us to leave! Perhaps it was his bedtime. Located in Bethesda, the restaurant has a lot of competition , and although I think the food is good, I will not return. I have eaten in many restaurants, casual and formal, and never experienced such rudeness. No wonder people are not lined up at the door.

Kids and I enjoyed a feast of both Northern and Southern Indian food, the food was authentic,…read morefresh, and pleasantly mild. The crispy Masala Dosa and Saag Paneer Dosa was on point (the Masala and Saag Paneer were served on the side). While the spinach Saag Paneer was tasty, the Masala paired a bit better with the dosa than the Saag. The Paneer Makhani hit the spot! It had a mild spicy kick and despite its name, it had a different curry than Daal Makhani and tasted similar to creamy tomato sauce Paneer Tikka. The Daal Makhani tastes like the daal my mom makes at home. It was really nice and appreciated that I could get a side portion of both the daal and the paneer makhani. It was a great way to try the dishes without committing to a large portion. The Garlic Naan was good and great for mopping up the curry, it just wasn't that bubbly and fluffy. The service was stellar and very accommodating with my rowdy young kids. Admittedly, we made a mess and the kids stuff another booth the lady was super nice and patient. While there are so many Indian restaurants around the corner, this was a stand-out for both Northern and Southern Indian food.

This spot is unique in that they have both South Indian and North Indian dishes. I like South…read moreIndian food because it is generally healthier, but for a diverse group a place that has both cuisines is ideal. This restaurant also has a spring dosa, which is uncommon, and added extra vegetables upon request, which I really appreciated. The only reason I didn't rate higher is because the veggies appeared to be from a bag of frozen vegetables and not really the type that would typically go with South Indian food. I think this is a good spot for a quick healthy lunch or dinner, but not really a special experience for a night out.