This was the best Indian food I have had in a long time. I got the chicken vindaloo and my mother got the butter chicken. They both came with naan, which was nice that we didn't have to order/pay for it separately. I was curious to try the vindaloo since I heard the food here did not have any spice to it. I was pleasantly surprised to feel the heat build as I ate. My mother, who has always been hesitant to try Indian food, absolutely loved her butter chicken. Our server was extremely attentive and very kind, as were the other members of the staff. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area! read more

Diya Bistro - Stopped in early, love the lighting! - Indian Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Very friendly, good pricing but butter chicken too much tomato flavor. Name not bad but little oily.

Highly disappointed with the place,Terrible place for Indian food lovers, especially vegetarians. Went for a Saturday brunch and all we had was disappointment. Having tried buffet in various Indian eat outs, would rate this as the worst. Only positive thing about the restaurant is the free parking with lots of space. Unfortunately ,would definitely not recommend read more

My wife and I ordered the veggie kaati roll. The bread was unbelievably thick and the filling was extremely spicy even though we had requested it to be medium spicy. The bread was so thick that we felt like we choking on it. If you get a craving, better buy frozen kaati rolls as they are much tastier. read more

Just finished dinner and wanted to let everyone know about Diya. The menu is filled with all your favorites and some interesting non-standard items. Food was wonderful as was the service. read more

The food is just above average . Good thing is u can request any bread during buffet. The bhatura was the worst .. it was a fried tortilla .. paneer was good zzz. In the dessert they had carrot halwa.. carrot halwa is a winter dessert and not summer . I may not come again . read more

Good Indian food, definitely one of the better Indian restaurants around Gaithersburg. This place has a good ambience, which is lacking in the other Indian restaurants in this area. read more

Really yummy! My mother and I came here for the first time today around 2:45pm. She has never had Indian food before so I convinced her to finally give it a try and she wasn't disappointed! We ordered samosas, chicken tikka and butter chicken to share. We received attentive service and our food came out in a timely manner. The dishes we ordered were hot, fresh and delicious. My mother who can be rather picky, enjoyed everything with no complaints. At the end we even shared a mango ice cream popsicle. All in all I say give this place a try it's worth the time. read more

We came here this evening to celebrate my wife's birthday. When we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised by the decor - elegant and upscale (compared to most Indian restaurants in the area). We ordered Tandoori Chicken, Goan Fish Curry, Lamb Dum Biriyani and Palak Paneer. All were good and the kids enjoyed it especially. Service was really good and on point and they also bought out a really nice dessert sampler for my wife's birthday! I would highly recommend Diya Bistro and we will certainly be back! read more

Yet another disappointing experience with trying ethnic food at one of the mushrooming suburban restaurants. While service is satisfactory quality is pathetically low; so much so that they are under the illusion of "more oil you use the tastier it gets". I am sure non Indians get taken in by the location and the menu but I can tell you this - Not worth it. read more

It's a great setting. It's comfortable. But the food is just average. The food isn't spicy at all. Service is ok.

I was going to give this an average 3 stars but the food disagreed with me before I could finish my review. This is a new Indian restaurant in the old Famous Dave's building. You have to work to get to it since there is no entrance from Great Seneca without driving around KMART or from Clopper through their little office park. The front of the restaurant looks like fast food but the rest looks upscale. I had to maneuver around a fancy pot to get into my seat. The wait staff was good and attentive. The refilled and checked in frequently. I was surprised to not find a lunch buffet but found plenty of good menu options. I enjoyed the Naan but found a leafy after taste in the Palak Paneer. The rice was pretty standard. Unfortunately, the food disagreed with me so I probably won't be back to further explore the menu. read more

I had heard some iffy reviews about Diya, but it was perfect for date night with my boyfriend! We got a spinach dish that was really delicious, as well as Naan they brought to the table that tasted really wonderful. The atmosphere was quiet and comfortable, and the service was really nice - the waitstaff was kind and the owner came to talk to us, which made the experience even more comfortable. I'm really glad we decided to go, because dinner there was fantastic. read more

Just an update since we've ordered take-out from Diya several times now. Their food has been consistently good...we've ordered every single vegetarian dish, and a couple of the meat dishes. The only thing I haven't loved is the yellow lentils, which was on the soupy side (from what I've been told by friends who eat Indian often, that's normal, so it's just a preference thing). Their dal makhani (black lentils) were the perfect consistency for me...more "chunky". Still loving this place! read more

We live nearby so we know how to get into the place but don't let that discourage you, it is difficult but worth it! The manager golem was super attentive. The Thali is the way to go for sure, basically a chef's tasting menu. The lamb and chicken on the non- veg was definitely worth a trip back! So if you are looking for something new, satisfying and delicious try Diya! read more

Great take on India street food and Thalis! Indian entrees are tasty but doused in oil. I look forward to seeing this restaurant hit its stride. read more

Perfect deal with a lunch buffet. It is such a clean restaurant. They overstaff to make sure you get the best service. Everything is made so fresh! So happy I found them! Look at the presentation! read more

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The customer service was atrocious here. The peas and rice dish we ordered tasted terribly spoiled. Every dish we ate was literally so bad. I travelled very far for this restaurant, and was expecting at least decent food, but was disappointed. Don't let the decor inside fool you! Please save your money and go anywhere else. read more

Do yourself a favor and go here IMMEDIATELY. The food was flavorful and fresh. We had the Spinach Chat, Pani Puri Gol Gappe, and a kati roll as an appetizer. Chilli chicken, hakka noodles, tandoori chicken, Garlic Naans, and some Thalis. All the food left us full, drooling, and wanting more. The only recommendation I would make for the restaurant is to put the Kati roll in a traditional parantha instead of a tortilla wrap. The unlimited Thali was a great deal - my family will all become regulars here - easily one of the best indian restaurants in the Gaithersburg area. read more

There food is way too oily. It gave me the worst abdominal pain of my life. It also didnt seem very fresh.

We were given a $50 gift certificate to try Diya Bistro. We called in a carryout order. When we arrived, we were told that the gift certificate couldn't be used for carryout. This was unethical, because the gift certificate did not have any term on it. It didn't say, "Dine-in only" or "No carryout." We still wanted to try the food, so we used cash. The food was below average and not worth the trip. We've had better service and quality food at Minerva and Bombay. Bad business practice and the food was below average. We told the person who gave us the gift certificate, and she will file a complaint. read more

We stopped by Diya to try out the new restaurant. It was a mixed experience. I had the non-veg Thali, and was a tad disappointed that a goat dish had bones rather than chunks of meat. My husband devoured the lamb biryani, which wasn't to my taste. I enjoyed the butter chicken and lentils very much. The naan was cold, I love it when it's served warm. When we return, I'll try some of my Indian favorites, including Palaak Paneer. I was trying something new with the Thali. At the end of our evening, our server offered a complimentary mango drink after pointed out the bones in my small dish. Staff was very gracious. We shall return and I am optimistic for a positive experience. read more

I liked this place . Ambience was very classy and clean. Servers were very friendly . We went there during lunch on Friday afternoon . The restaurant was empty but it worked on our favor . Owner personally came to our table for recommendations. We tried their veg thali and cholle batura.. Thali didn't had lot of curries like hot bread and other restaurants have but it was still decent . Food was tasty .. Plus another Indian restaurant as a option to try. I would def recommend this restaurant . We will again go there to try their indo Chinese items . read more

Pretty good!! Bukhra used to be my favorite, however Diya is a nicer restaurant overall and their prices are better. The Tandoori Chicken was perfect! read more

1/3/16: Diya has very authentic, good quality Indian food. My husband and I have eaten at virtually every Indian restaurant in Gaithersburg and this one is our new favorite. Here are a few reasons why. The quality. The variety (every kind of chaat you can think of. Lots of meat and veg dishes). The excellent service (I never had to think about my water glass. It was always full). The accommodation. It was clear to the staff that one of the dishes was a tad spicy for me. My waitress asked what she could do. I asked for some raita and she gave it to me for free. When she saw it was empty, she offered to refill it. My husband loves spicy; I can't handle it. We both ordered the yellow lentil dal: his was super spicy; mine super mild. It's clear they accommodate each person's tastes. The price point. We were told that the thali is a "mini buffet," meaning that you can keep reordering one of the dishes it comes with and naan, for free. The naan! Clearly baked on site in the restaurants tandoor oven. I can't adequately out into words how great this restaurant is. On top of everything mentioned above is the fact that it's right in the Kentlands - a 10 minute walk from my house! I love not having to drive to go out to eat! 1/11/16: went back for dinner a second time tonight. After seeing the other reviewers on Yelp recommend the butter chicken so highly, I tried it as part of my non-veg thali. It was AMAZING! I had seconds of that dish (the thalis are "mini-buffets": each item on it is unlimited). Also one of the dishes of the non-veg thali was a fried fish and I don't eat fried food. They were very accommodating in swapping it for a dish I can eat). read more

Wow, I'm loving this food. Complex spicing and a beautiful range of dishes. Nice atmosphere for a casual or classy lunch or dinner. Highly recommend. read more

Stopped in here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. I used to go to this building when it was Famous Dave's BBQ. They did a nice job with the remodel, nice atmosphere. The staff is new but very attentive and quick to take care of your needs. The owner was also very nice, going around the dining area to make sure the guests were being taken care of. I had the Lamb Roganjosh, my coworker had the Hakka Noodles with Chicken. Both were very good and well spiced (We both asked for spicy). The garlic Nann was good. The samosas where small but good flavor and crispy. I appreciate the fact that everything was fresh, they do not precook dishes and let them sit. Dessert was a small order of Golub Jamun and my friend had Falooda (Kind of a part frozen, part rose milk drink with tiny rice noodles) . I admit I had never tried a Falooda before, it is a bit different, but he definitely enjoyed it. One strong element to Diya is they have a collection of dishes from all over India, it is a great place to go if you have a group with a variety of tastes or to introduce someone new to Indian Cuisine. read more

Our first time eating here and we were impressed. Food was stellar and prices were hard to beat. 4 entrees for close to $40.really enjoyed the Briynani and butter chicken, nan is made to order... Comes out hot. read more

This is my go-to place for lunch! $10 for an awesome vegetarian thali with unlimited refills. I always felt it was a bit unfair in most Indian restaurants to charge vegetarians and non-vegetarians the same for the standard menu with limited vegetarian options. This place is the first place to fix that and it's the right thing to do! The lunch thali is simple and beautiful! Rice, three vegetables, dessert and fresh naan or roti! I really enjoyed their naan! I know good Indian food, and their thali is definitely worth a trip. read more

I attended a birthday party yesterday that was catered by Diya Bistro. I've had Indian food multiple times before this and Diya Bistro has the best Indian food I've ever tasted. I have no idea what the names of the food I was eating, but I had at least 15 different items from there menu and every single item was amazing! read more

They deserve a BIG ZERO. Ordered Chole Bhature from the menu, the container of chole had 2 to 3 inches of oil on top...WORST FOOD EVER!!

So delicious! You will not regret coming here. Everything we got was very good. Prices are good. Owner is very kind. read more

Diya Bistro - Indian Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Great food. Excellent quality and selection of appetizers and entrees. Service is top notch as well.

I grew up in Pakistan and am very picky about my Indian food. Gotta say, the brunch buffet killed it. Excellent appetizers. Great variety of chutneys. The pani puris was firm enough to hold them all but thin enough to provide just the right level of crunch. The palak paneer was flavorful enough that I didn't even notice that it's not as spicy as I like it. And the lentils were like I'd never had before. Service was wonderfully pleasant. We were hoping for some gulab jamun for dessert and didn't see them at the buffet. So they ran out and got some for us. And they were delicious. Excellent stuff all around read more

We tried three different dishes and all were exceptional. The garlic nan, while different from others I have enjoyed, wasn't my favorite. However, the butter chicken and the vindaloo easily made up for any reservations. The samosas, get the samosas. The pastry was rich and flakey and the filling was wonderfully spicy. The staff was courteous and offered helpful recommendations. They hadn't received their license for beer or wine as of our visit. I appreciated their light handed approach to coconut milk and more attention to tomato bases. read more

I went to Diya Bistro after reading an article in the Kentlands paper, and was disappointed. I have had a lot of Indian food in my lifetime, and cook a lot of it at home. Maybe I had high expectations for Diya Bistro because I could eat Indian food 24/7. The interior of Diya Bistro is refreshing for a typical Indian restaurant. It is very modern and clean. I ordered the Lamb Rogan josh and counted 4 small pieces amidst a plethora of sauce. I wanted to use some bread to soak up the sauce, but the restaurant forgot to give me the naan. I also ordered the veggie samosas, which were incredibly small and were not fresh. Since they were small, the pastry to filling ratio is not perfect. The vegetable pakoras were also not fresh. They were rock hard. The individual sauces: tamarind, tumeric, and coriander were good but a little processed and sweet for my liking. The masala dosa was great. The potato filling was spicy and the pancake was fresh. The coconut chutney was not per my taste, but definitely fresh. Overall, I would say if I were to choose between Tandoori Nights and Diya Bistro, I would choose Tandoori Nights because it is a better bargain. You get bigger samosas and definitely more meat. I think with time Diya will be better, but they should work on their food instead of their interior. read more

As a new restaurant they still don't have they're liqueur license. They're menu isn't very developed and they don't have as many options as most Indian restaurants. Desserts are premade and not very good. They sit in an open fridge when you walk in. Not a fan. read more

Loved Diya in Mclean.. was my favorite buffet. This, however, was extremely disappointing. Food was bland and stale. The lamb had a strong smell to it. Only items that were edible were the butter chicken and pani puri. Will not be returning. read more

Favorite date night place! The Thali is amazing. The carrot dessert is my all time favorite.

I am so impressed. I ordered the lamb and paneer Kati rolls, and spring rolls. So delicious, and so happy that a restaurant has returned to my corner! But, I do also like Tandoori Nights and Peppers. I need three stomachs... Yes, four stomachs. I like Hot Breads too. Both sweets and food, especially thali. read more