Consistently one of the finest Indian restaurants in Northern Virginia, this is where I first fell…read morein love with North Indian cuisine. A true mark of authenticity is seeing Indian families dining here--and the food absolutely lives up to that standard. You're warmly greeted upon arrival, and the service is polished, attentive, and welcoming. The décor is stylish yet comfortable, creating an inviting dining atmosphere. After four years away, it was wonderful to return and see the buffet back. The selection of savory dishes is impressive, complemented by desserts and drinks--including an excellent mango lassi. This is a family-owned restaurant that takes great pride in both food and hospitality. Pricing is very reasonable for the quality offered. Highly recommended, and don't miss their sister restaurant in Falls Church, Mumbai Central, which upholds the same exceptional standards.

This place is amazing. We first went there on a weekend night just for drinks because every place…read morearound was too crowded/noisy. They cleared a table for us, were super attentive, and the drinks were really good. We came back for food on a weeknight (because it smelled so tempting when we were there before) and it. was even better. The Bombay Shrimp and Chicken Korma are standouts. The Butter Chicken also got rave reviews from my husband, who went with another friend. It is quiet, has some outdoor seating, the service is nearly fine-dining levels, and the food is delicious. The also have a date-filled naan which is not something I've seen before, and it was quite tasty.

Great food and attentive service, spice level was just right and the lunch value is really…read moreexcellent for the quality and quantity. I would prefer the boneless chicken used was dark instead of white meat, but the preference for lean chicken breasts is probably an American thing I will need to accept. The presentation and service were tops too along with the perfect spice level

The food itself is fantastic!…read more But there is a glitch in the system... if you buy a $45 gift card [worth $50] on the web site, you can only redeem it in the restaurant. You'll get a code via email, but you still have to redeem that code IN the restaurant. I was expecting a electronic gift card. And since the restaurant is geared towards food delivery services and take out, when you redeem the gift card in the restaurant and order there it takes them FOREVER to get you your food. In my case it took more than half and hour from the time I ordered until I got my food; so I had to burn all that time sitting around in the restaurant, while other take out orders and delivery services got their food more quickly. The restaurant itself is clean, if a little dated.

This is our go-to spot. Amazing food every time. Everything we've tried is absolutely delicious…read more The best Butter Chicken and Tiki Masala ever...and the Punjabi Curry, and the Bhauna and the...okay. you get the point- you can't go wrong. We have never been disappointed, and the service is wonderful! Elish is great! He will make recommendations on what to order or the spice level, and he is never wrong. He is also very accommodating with any restrictions (I am allergic to cilantro and have never had a problem here). Basically- just go. Just go, love it, and make it your regular spot. Well worth it. Oh! Also- is gorgeous inside. It's not too loud, the decor is dark, jem tones and gold, and the bathrooms are always clean (and super cute).

My friend heard good things about the food at Lassan, and we wanted Indian food, so we drove out to…read moreBurke for it. The interior is modern and elegant, with dim, romantic lighting and fancy LED lamps at each table. Our server got our orders pretty quickly and food was out shortly. BUTTER CHICKEN - 22 The sauce was sweeter than I'd prefer, like they added sugar to the tomato sauce. It didn't taste as buttery or savory as I expected, which I can forgive, but the artificial sweetness to it ruined it for me personally. SAAG - 18 +2 for chicken We mistakenly assumed that if we got the chicken, it would include both paneer and chicken. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case which was our fault. From this experience, I now know that saag and paneer is a much better combination and I'm unlikely to divert from it. The chicken was bland, and the spinach base had a slightly unpleasant spinach flavor that I didn't like. Maybe it's because they didn't blanch the spinach after boiling, which explains the astringent taste and green-brown color. LAMB BIRYANI - 24 I think this was okay, but unfortunately I didn't have much of it because there was a lot of cilantro mixed in. I can't comment too much. One of my friends requested hot water, and the server made multiple odd comments towards her request which wasn't appreciated. Overall, unlikely to return since the food didn't match our preferences and it's a bit of a drive to get to.

Tandoori Fairfax has the best samosas and pakora. I went there on a weekday afternoon. We were the…read moreonly ones there but the food was so fresh and delicious. I will definitely be going back. They had the best samosas and pakora that I think I've ever had. Their momos are also delicious. The palak paneer was good. The garlic naan was fresh and fluffy but I wish it had more chew. I can't wait to go back.

Even though we live in the area, we have never tried this place until tonight. The appetizer momo…read morewas incredible as well as the garlic naan. Although the food took a little bit of time, it was understandable and worth the wait. I got the chicken vindaloo which had the right amount of spice and my husband got the chicken sekuwa. Overall it was a great meal and we will definitely be back!

Trying out another Indian spot that I drive by all the time. We got the staples that we always get…read moreand were very happy with the food. The samosas were large and had a nice tasty filling. Both the curries were great as well. The butter chicken had nice tender chunks of chicken in a creamy sauce that balanced the tomato and spices. You must get the garlic cheese naan to pair with the curry! Service was also very friendly and checked up on us often. Surprised by how quiet they were as the food and service is great! Apps: Samosa Entrees: Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer Sides: Garlic Naan and Garlic Cheese Naan

We have been regular customers of Curry Mantra, and the samosa chaat has always been our favorite…read morestaple dish. However, our most recent takeout delivery order was a significant disappointment. In all our previous orders, the samosa chaat was packed in a black plastic container with the dry and wet components separated, allowing you to combine them right before eating so the texture remains fresh and crisp. This time, we ordered two portions, and both arrived completely pre-mixed in round soup containers. As a result, the dish was soft, mushy, and soggy. Additionally, it contained a whole star anise and a bay leaf--ingredients we have never encountered in this dish before. I called the restaurant to ask if the recipe or packaging protocol had changed. The staff member stated the recipe had not changed and that the packaging issue "shouldn't be," adding that they would check with the staff. I mentioned that I had taken a photo of the food and offered to share them, but the offer was not taken up. When I expressed hesitation about ordering this dish again due to the lack of consistency, I was told the person was too busy to continue the conversation. They ended the call without taking my name, contact details, or photos to follow up. The flavor was tolerable, but the texture and lack of quality control were disappointing, and the customer service did not resolve the concern. Given that other restaurants in the area serve samosa chaat, we will likely be ordering elsewhere moving forward.

When we are on Travel, we look for an Indian restaurant and to our surprise, this restaurant was a…read moreshort walking distance from where we were staying. It is a total gem. The food was amazing. The service was wonderful and well worth the wait. If you don't like to wait, you will want to make a reservation, but otherwise the staff is very accommodating and service oriented. The Chicken Seekh Kebab and Chicken Curry were fab! Next time we are in town we're definitely going to eat here again.

hands down my favorite Indian restaurant in the dmv!! So much flavor and actually spicy if you want…read moreit. The murgh madani and Hakka noodles are my fav. Most Indian food in the area can't compare to home cooking but there's does. I always come here when I'm back in town!

I try not to leave harsh reviews, but in this case I feel obligated. We went to the buffet…read morerecently. It wasn't early but it was still well before the end. Most of the food was lukewarm, certainly well below food safety temps. That night I got sick to my stomach and remained so for a day. I doubt it was a coincidence. It's a shame because we are really lacking in buffet options since COVID, but I would exercise a lot of caution with this one. I should add that I have gone here for regular meals and it was fine. But watch out for the buffet.

Jaipur Royal Indian Cuisine, Fairfax, VA. May, 2026. We had lived in Fairfax County for over 25…read moreyears, and Jaipur had been our absolute favorite restaurant in the area. Now, my husband and I have moved away, as have our adult daughters and their families. Upon returning for a wedding in Vienna, VA, we HAD TO return to Jaipur for their Saturday lunch buffet. We made reservations for our large party -- 9 adults and 3 babies under the age of 3 months. The table was ready for us -- and nicely set -- but it was difficult for a large party to maneuver to the buffet given the bench seating. One of the servers thoughtfully offered high chairs for the babies, but all three were still too small to sit independently. As before, the servers were attentive -- refilling our water glasses, bringing fresh naan to the tables, and clearing away used plates. As before, the 'quality' of the food preparation was excellent. One could always depend upon Jaipur for richly-flavored appetizers, meat and vegetable entrees, and desserts. We especially enjoyed the lamb curry, the lentil daal, cold garbanzo bean salad, and the chili shrimp. That said, we were a bit disappointed in the 'selection' of dishes on the buffet this time. The main issue was that three of the dishes on the buffet tasted as if they were in the same sauce -- a butter chicken; cauliflower in a butter sauce curry; and paneer in seemingly the same butter sauce. The buffet has also become expensive, at $22.95/adult, before taxes and tip. We probably will return to Jaipur when next in the area for a special occasion, and we were pleased to introduce the restaurant to some long-term Vienna residents who hadn't previously visited. That said, we would likely visit other, less pricey, Indian buffet restaurants for more everyday dining.

Disappointing! I got butter chicken - the curry was watery and the large chicken chunks were dry…read more The dish was so bland. I do not recommend!

The food was fresh and great. The staff was very nice as well! The mix vegetable pakora was very…read morecrispy and it just had enough heat. The lassi was very good. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu and they can adjust the level of heat as well.

Fancy Indian restaurant that replaced Spice 6. The restaurant has a vibrant ambiance with murals…read moreand nice, comfy chairs and booths. The weekday Thali and entree lunch deals and happy hour are well worth it! The Veggie Thali was loaded with 7 little dishes - Paneer Tikka, Saag, Dhal, yogurt, Cauliflower Gobi, Picked Veggie, and Rice Pudding as well as a crispy Paaper and Naan. The red Paneer Tikka as well as the spinach and corn Saag hit the spot! They paired so well with the fluffy and scrumptious Garlic Naan! The fluffy, pillowy-soft Garlic Naan was scrumptious! The Happy Hour (Mon - Fri 2:30 - 6:30pm) is a great deal with $8 apps (entree size!) and $6 cocktails. The Gobi Manchurian has a spicy kick. If you like spicy, go for it! The Karari Palak Chaat has a crunchy base with chickpea batter with crispy palak spinach and topped with sweet and tangy chutneys and yogurt. My daughter enjoyed the Vegetable Momo with a dozen bite-size dumplings. The apps were a generous size and could easily serve as a entree. The Lychee Martini was boozy and packed a punch and glad I got some extra lychee juice to dilute it. The Malai Kofta was creamy and flavorful. The Kofta were a bit stiff. The Palak Paneer was a bit tangy with soft, chunky pieces of paneer. Dhal Paneer Makhani was very tasty. The Mango Lassi was sweet. The food was pretty mild and not spicy. The service is great, shout-out to the waiter Navaan and the owner, Shankar. They are both very nice to my daughter and me. There's another lunch deal $14 with veggie entree, rice, naan, and dessert - will be back for more!

When looking for somewhere to door dash dinner from a few weeks ago, the Wife and I were excited to…read moretry new (to us) Indian restaurant after ordering almost exclusively from another restaurant based on reviews online. Unfortunately, each dish we tried was worse than the one before. Samosa was ok, although spicier than necessary. The Papdi Chaat was a mushy mess. The Butter Chicken, was ok, although it was missing any distinctive spicy or creamy flavor. It was the only truly edible dish we could both eat without feeling sick after. The basmati Rice was good at least and the Garlic Naan was quite tasty that day although never reheated very well which was disappointing. And the Vegetable Korma, wow, that was by far the worst. It smelled and tasted more like veggie Alfredo than korma, and I don't mean that in a good way. I've had Korma at many Indian restaurants in the past and never, ever, ever had one this bad that caused both my wife and I to refuse to have any more after our first tries. All in all, as bad as the food was, I must say that I am most annoyed and disappointed not with the restaurant l, but rather with all of the positive and glowing reviews that the community previously had given this place. Had anyone who wrote an earlier review tasted Indian food before, or did we somehow figure out some wild algorithm of different dishes that were different than what anyone else had ever ordered from this restaurant??? I just can't figure out the answer to that one...and last piece of advice, do yourself a favor and if you've found a restaurant that you previously have loved and were happy with, don't rock the boat and stupidly try something else, because take it from me in this case, you WILL BE DISAPPOINTED.

I'm not usually a buffet person, but having skipped a meal, this made an excellent stop. It's a…read morevegetarian restaurant that offers a lunch buffet every day. You have to come hungry to be worth the price, but I got my money's worth. There was a chaat station, several appetizers, and numerous entrees. Some were labeled as being free of onion and garlic and there were certainly vegan options as well. Having said that, I like garlic, and the Indo-Chinese noodles appealed to me. The signage promised a dosa, and I was beginning to wonder if it was true but they make them in batches I guess, and eventually a fresh masala dosa was brought to my table. I got a day's worth of food and probably two days' worth of salt (as is typical for the cuisine), but it was a great mix of flavors and textures.

Went here around 2pm and they had a variety Indian vegetarian selections like samosas, pani puri,…read moredosa/masala dosa, chow mein, Naan, Paneer Butter Masala, Vada, Gobi Manchurian, Idly, sambar, etc. They also had dessert- Gulab Jamun, Payasam, and Carrot Halwa. For drink they had Apple Juice and Mango shake. Service was good and prompt. It was a pretty neat restaurant. The Buffet was only $20.99. For the price and the variety that was available I'll say it was more than worth it. You can also not do the buffet and order individual items.