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    Dosa & Chaat Indian Cafe

    4.0 (188 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegan, Cafes
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Veggie Hakka Noodles
    Dee B.

    I am been to this restaurant for yearssssss Chef Trilock You are Amazing!!!! And the way you cook all the dishes at DosaChaat You are Phenomenal and an Amazing chef!!! Raj takes my order all the time and is so kind and helpful. The food is Superb I ordered Chicken 65 and Hakka Veg noodles it was phenomenal!! I have had soooo many of there dishes and everything is Always sooo tasty, consistent in taste, flavorful and fresh The Ambiance is sooooooo beautiful inside, it feels like I'm eating in a restaurant in India A hidden Gem Thank you so much for evening Chef Trilock and Raj. Amazing customer service skills and phenomenal food

    Dahi Batata Puri (8) (vg)
    Khyla L.

    We ordered Dahi Batata Puri, Masala Dosa, Palak Chaat to shared; everything was so flavorful with just a hint of heat by request!! The service and atmosphere was chill and comfortable, the ceiling decor was gorgeous! I got a Masala Tea to go and it was a cozy nightcap. I can't wait to visit again when I'm in the area.

    Ras malai
    Shilpa M.

    Great food. We had chaat, idli, and dosa. Maharajah dosa - has lots of shredded veg inside - beets, carrots, coconuts. Sambar was tasty. Chutney is good. Cute decoration. I heard they cater office parties. We shared by 2 people. Ras malai dessert.

    Samosas
    Margy C.

    I love Indian food. I really do. But when it comes to the spice level, I'm baby spice! When we told our server we wanted our dishes to be mild, in fact, super mild if it can be managed. I know our server was going to try to let the chef know that but when she said he likes to make his dishes a little too hot, I knew we were in trouble. And when our dishes arrived, they were indeed too spicy even though our receipt at the end of the night said, "American mild" on it. We started with the samosas. Good but a little too spicy. Garlic Naan - great but too small of a portion! Goat Saag - one of my favorite items to order but too spicy for American mild. Also, this dish is not very common so always happy to find a place that serves it but can't come back if it's too spicy. I did have it again the next day as leftovers at home. It's much more manageable if you eat it cold so that's what I did. Butter chicken - few places that we have visited make this particular dish spicy but this was. Service was good. Plenty of parking. Cute decor. Would love to come back but don't think we can handle all the spice.

    Vegetable Manchurian
    Ruchi S.

    My parents wanted to try this place so we all went on a Monday and it was empty...but I had read all the reviews that said they had amazing food so wasn't scared about the lack of patrons. It's a pretty basic, low-key place and that's fine. Their menu is huge and covers all kinds of Indian food. My mom is an amazing cook so we were all skeptical about the food. We ordered so many things...and they were all amazing! We got samosa chaat, chicken biryani, Chinese Manchurian, Channa batura, paneer Kati roll and chicken Kati roll...wow, we rave about all of them! Our Indian food bar is pretty high and I'm happy to say we all loved their food and will definitely be back! Some of the prices did seem a bit high for the portion size but the food was worth it. Can of Limca for $4 was a bit much

    Interior

    The interior is really beautiful, and has a great vibe. This was my first experience eating dosa, and it was super crispy and flavorful. The samosa chaat could've had more samosa in it, given the price. The restaurant is connected to a bread store, and it seemed like there was only one man running both cash registers in the middle of the day. It took a while for us to be seated and served.

    Shawna M.

    Dosa and Chaat is a great tucked away spot in the kentlands. I've been here twice only and the waiter remembered us the second time. The food comes out piping hot and it's very much like Indian street food. I imagine I'm on the streets of India and enjoying fantastic bites as a sit at the table. I like this place for a no frills but delicious food location. I really enjoy this place.

    Cut Mirchi! Deep-fried chili peppers, mmm ... !
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    Ashira M.

    This food is delicious, real mmmMedicine you can eat! They make a great masala dosa, chai, papadam, medhu vadai, hakka noodles (veggie), and so many other things I can't remember them all -- because I've been eating here for years, and getting take-out for years, and finally have completed the newest task: got delivery from them via GrubHub and all options are fantastic! Eating there is really nice -- I like the décor and music ... and the service is very friendly, being both relaxed and speedy. I like the oh-so-pretty fabrics hanging from the ceiling .... They are accommodating, varying the spice level to the taste and need of the eater (customer!). :-D That's very good! Some Indian places will not do this, rending the food inedible for some ... such as my frequent dining partner! So, being able to say something needs to be mild is very important! Overall, not only is this an absolutely excellent place, it is my #1 favourite! Mmm, yummy, good, great, excellent! All-around YAY! :-D Bonus: attached next-door, same-owners 'Hot Breads Bakery and Cafe' has some great desserts, including the terrific-tasting mango lassi ... okay, not sure of the name but it's a small cake-type very yummy-licious thing! I enjoyed the Black Forest cake, as well. I enjoyed all I tried but ... don't remember the names of all the yummy, yummy items! Mmm .... I can't wait to go back! :-D

    Veg Biryani (gf), Butter Chicken (gf), and veg Mixed vegetable Kurma (vg/gf)
    Yoo C.

    We got mixed vegetable Kurma (medium), butter chicken (medium), and vegetable biryani. My favorite was the butter chicken, I found the medium spice to be perfect without it being too spicy and flavorful! Second was the vegetable kurma was bursting in flavor with a good amount of vegetables. I wasn't a fan of the vegetable biryani because I found it bland and just limely but it came with a white sauce that I found myself being able to enjoying it more! I would say it is on the more expensive side but I still enjoyed every taste of it.

    Chetni Pudi Masala Dosa
    Molly K.

    To say I was impressed with Dosa and Chaat is an understatement. I had an amazing experience here. Dosa and Chaat has a fantastic reputation among the vegan community. A large portion of their menu is vegan, and is labeled clearly as vegan. Additionally, they have a dessert case with cake pops, cupcakes, eclairs, tiramisu, and a variety of cake flavors that are all vegan! I enjoyed table service with my friend there for lunch. Our server was so friendly. She has been working there since 2016 and said she is so happy to come to work. Her positivity and personality really shines and contributed to this positive dining experience. I ordered the Chetni Pudi Masala Dosa and was amazed with the portion size. It was my first Dosa so I am not sure what is typical, and it overflowed the plate. There was so much flavor between the potato filling with veggies and the dipping sauces which included a spicy one, a savory veggie broth, and creamy coconut one. I had a very large appetite and I had about 1/3 remaining as a leftover. At only $13 this Dosa was a bargain. I still had room for dessert so I enjoyed a vegan eclair. The eclair had such an airy cream filling, a chocolate frosting that was the right thickness and far from too sweet, and a light pastry that reminded me of a yeast donut. I also bought the butterscotch cake, tiramisu, and Black Forest cake to take home. The winner was the butterscotch cake. It was caramel-like and absolutely melted in your mouth. This flavor was unique for me so this is why it was my favorite. The tiramisu had a great coffee, chocolate, and cream balance. It was exactly what I hoped for. The Black Forest cake was dryer and needed more cherry flavor. It was still a delicious cake, however, since the other two slices blew me away, this one was underwhelming. Overall from service to food this business gets top marks from me. I strongly recommend visiting and trying all their vegan options.

    Samosa (4) (v)
    Cesa B.

    Just be prepared to try everything, including the desserts next door! This is a small spot, but worth the wait. The samosas are huge and so much flavor. We also tried the chickpea appetizer and paneer and it was amazing. For meals we had tikka masala, butter chicken, a curry. We were all very pleased with portion size and taste. Prices are decent for the amount of food, spice level is not overwhelming, and it seems family owned. My only beef...they didn't give me a piece of naan with my meal (it's sold separate). But I dipped my paneer!

    Butter chicken with 5 small pieces of chicken (almost all sauce )

    Ordered the $17 butter chicken entree with a side of garlic naan. First off, the food was delicious. The sauce was spicy and flavorful and the chicken was tender and tasty. The garlic naan was only ok, I've had far better and I prefer when it's crispy instead of soft. My main complaint is the portion size-- it was abysmal. Upon opening it, I thought they must have made a mistake. When paying close to $20 for a meal, I expect to be satisfied at the very least. I'm extremely disappointed by this skimp "meal" as it felt more like a snack. Unfortunately, as much I enjoyed the food, the value was horrible so I will not be ordering from here again. There are plenty of other good Indian places that will give you a generous portion when paying $20+

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    Tandoori Nights

    3.3
    (245 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    The butter chicken is pretty good and so is the garlic naan, which is sized well. Service is quick…read more Prices are fair enough.

    *I've only ever gotten carry-out from here, so I cannot speak to a dine-in experience*…read more Ordering online has always been easy and the food has been ready when estimated. It's a little pricey in my book, but I suppose not overly so compared to many restaurants in the area. My go-to is the Paneer Makhani. Other favorites in the family are the Vegetable Samosa, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Makhani, and Malai Kofta Curry. We also usually order some Garlic Naan as well. The only real catch in my personal experience is the parking situation. It is not located adjacent to any of the surface parking lots in Kentlands, so you will be walking a little bit from somewhere. I don't enjoy walking or driving in Kentlands because people seem to lose their minds driving in there for some reason, so you have to be on the look-out all the time. There is technically street parking right next to the restaurant, but it's hyper competitive, I wish there was a spot or two saved for curbside/pick-ups. I went to pick-up dinner a little after 7 yesterday (a Thursday night) and circled so many times, that it ended up being faster to park over by the Michaels and make the cold walk over. At one point a car was parked diagonally the wrong way in one of the spots, as in they swooped in to take it from the wrong side of the road. So you can imagine how much those spots are left purely up to chance. TLDR/ tasty food; good for carry-out if you are prepared to walk a little or can bring someone to hop out and grab the food.

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    When I heard about SpiceLife, I looked up their menu online and saw the standard Indian dishes, but…read morewhat they don't tell you is that you can get a Buffet Bowl with all the rice and different toppings you'd like (lemon rice, Basmati rice, butter chicken, grilled chicken, channa masala, saag paneer, onion pakoda, all kinds of veggies and sauces). This is your opportunity to load up on Indian grub that tastes fantastic! And if the Buffet Bowl isn't enough for you, I recommend the Dosa, a HUGE roll of thin, lentil-based dough with a loaf of spiced potatoes inside. SpiceLife is a neat little find in Gaithersburg and one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to in a long time. I'm definitely going back to try some of the other items on the menu.

    I absolutely love Spice Life. My company took me out to lunch for my 1 year anniversary and of…read morecourse I chose Spice Life. The service and good is always great. We ordered plenty of appetizers. All delicious. For apps we ordered the Salmon Tikka, and the Fish Fry. The Fish fry was my favorite. They used tilapia fish which was very well seasoned. The salmon Tikka was delicious as well as it had great flavor and cooked to perfection. For our entrees I ordered lamb curry spicy and garlic naan. I absolutely love their naan. The lamb curry was good and flavorful but was not at the level of spice that I desired unfortunately. I asked for really spicy and I received mild spice. For dessert we ordered the rice pudding, gulab jamnun, and the carrot pudding. The rice pudding was my favorite. It was very light and refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. The carrot pudding and the gulab were good but not really my thing. The ambiance was great. Spice Life is a dine in and take out restaurant. Many people dine in during the evening hours so their weren't a lot of people during lunch time when we visited. However, it was still a good time. They had good music playing and some games playing on the tv. Of course I will visit again soon! Cheers!

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    Chennai Hoppers

    Chennai Hoppers

    4.3
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    If you're looking for authentic South Indian cuisine, especially the bold and distinctive flavors…read moreof Madurai, this place is absolutely worth a visit. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that complements the dining experience. I tried the Thattai Idli with sesame podi, and it was incredibly flavorful, satisfying, and filling. For dessert, I had the halwa, which tasted wonderfully traditional and brought back authentic flavors. It was a little sweeter than I personally prefer, but the recipe itself was spot on. My friend ordered the Paneer Lababdar, and it was easily one of the best versions I've had anywhere in this area--rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. I'm already planning to come back with my daughters to try their famous Family Dosa, which is so enormous that it's served across four large plates! The restaurant is about an hour's drive for me, and I can honestly say it was well worth the trip. If you're craving authentic Tamil cuisine with generous portions and excellent flavors, this place deserves a visit.

    Chennai Hoppers has been on my list to try for a long time, and I'm glad I finally got to cross it…read moreoff. The service was awesome--our water was refilled without us having to ask, and they brought us everything we requested. The Madras 65 Biryani had great flavor. I just would have preferred the rice to have a little more bite since it was a bit mushy. Next time, I'll probably just order the Kozhi 65 appetizer because the picture made it look like it had a larger portion of chicken. The Kaalan Manchurian was very tasty. I just wish I'd ordered some rice to go with it because eating the mushrooms by themselves became a little salty after a few bites. I'd definitely come back to try more dishes, but there were two things I didn't enjoy. First, the jazz music was played on repeat and was a little too loud. I'd rather they lower the volume and maybe play Indian music instead. Kenny G on loop isn't very enjoyable. Second, I was a bit confused about the pricing. A plain dosa without filling was only $1 cheaper than one with a filling, and a side of dal was $11. That's mostly me nitpicking, though. Overall, the food was well-seasoned, the flavors were great, and the service was excellent. I'd definitely return if I were in the area.

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