we were visiting DC yesterday and had lunch as a family at Curry and Clay Oven…read more the food was amazing. very good choices in the menu. the service was very good and staff was very polite we repeat ordered some dishes (chilli paneer, chicken tikka, etc) the marination on the tandoor dishes were perfect and spice level on all the dishes were spot on we will stop by this restaurant whenever we are in DC

In our ongoing quest for our favorite Indian joint, this is currently our default. The butter…read morechicken (my wife's go-to entree) is solid, as is the garlic naan. These are our go-to orders, watch we supplement with other entrees in a dinner order for more than 2 people. Thus far, we have tried chicken korma, shrimp jalfrezi, salmon tikka masala, and various vindaloos and biryanis. All were adequate, with the jalfrezi being the least impressive and the vindaloo being the most (good balance of heat and flavor). But the star of the menu is the lamb bhuna. The lamb is succulent and the sauce is perfectly spiced to match the lamb - and the quantity of the meat and sauce are in good proportion to each other. This dish will be on our order from here on out. Some tips: don't order extra rice; all saucy entrees come with a generous portion of rice (even for a rice fiend like me). But DO order extra chicken tikka to supplement the (at times a little meager) amount of fish or salmon in saucy dishes. Also, the chefs' method of adding heat to "extra spicy" requests is to add chunks of hot peppers to the dish - I don't prefer this, but you might. Order accordingly.

The spices are strong, possibly because of the Nepalese influence, and I really like this flavor…read more The buffet is a very good value.

Came back recently to celebrate my wife's bday and we stuck with the usuals. Chicken tikka masala,…read morechicken momos, garlic naan, and cheese naan. All of it was delicious. I like their chicken a lot because they don't over do it with the sauce. And I really like the naan. When I took it back home as some leftover, it crisped up perfectly and had great flavor. The momos are the item my wife loves the most and glad to say they are still great. I did order a mango lassi and it was tasty. The server was attentive and good came out pretty quickly. I liked the little flowers they had on the tables. Wish it had a tad bit more volume but can't complain. Great spot to grab a lowkey tasty dinner. Wish other places made momos like them.

I've eaten here 4 times. Very consistent and generous dinner portions. The $20 lunch buffet is a…read moresolid choice, with around 10 entrées with fresh ice-chilled condiments. A concerted effort towards variety is evident, with distinct proteins and vegetarian choices in specific curries/sauces creating a beautifully balanced array of different colors. I love this. (An example of the opposite: When there's a paneer tikka masala AND a chicken tikka masala on a buffet - I don't count these as being 2 different entrées.) Saffron is way better than the musty neighbor Haandi Indian across the street. A long time local recommended Haandi over Saffron and I believe she must have lied to me about having tried Saffron, because there is absolutely no comparison. Saffron is wayyy better. There is actually flavor and attitude in the dishes at Saffron. Haandi is boring and bland. Pro tip: ask for your naan bread "crispy" and it will come out nice and toasted. Naan is included with the lunch buffet. Would be 5 stars if it were $15. $22 can get you AYCE made-to-order sushi lunch down the street, so $20 for Indian buffet lunch here seems all-the-money. Delicious, though! Oh and another possible star deduction reason: I saw a few stains on some tablecloths at Saffron that appeared to be days-old from not being changed or noticed. This is a "glass top on top of red tablecloth" kind of place. They need to get rid of the tablecloths if they're not changing them with each customer.

It's been probably 9 years since I have had food from this location so I stopped in for a lunch…read morebuffet. For $20 I found the buffet reasonable but it did seem slightly smaller than their sister locations one. Seating is quite tight in this location and you do sit almost on top of each other. I echo another reviewer- some of the items were bland, especially the saag paneer, that lacked flavor at all. The spicy meatballs were the only thing with a kick but would have loved to see more consistent spice. I also was a bit disappointed in the naan- it didn't seemed buttered at all and was very dry for some reason. Service and staff super friendly and decent food for the price but needs more kick to beat the Saffron Ashburn location.

We've been going to this restaurant for over 20 years. We keep going back because the food is…read moreexcellent, the service is very kind, and the decor is lovely. (Fabric tablecloths and napkins) Not only do they offer lots of vegetarian dishes, they also note vegan dishes. You can select the degree of spice you want in some dishes too. Note that they close between lunch and dinner. Carry out is also available.

We had a delicious dinner at Haandi, our first visit in a long time. The Saag Chana was a seriously…read moretasty mix of spinach and chick peas (and not very salty). The chicken Jalfrezi was a light mix of chicken and veggies. Always good service, too.

Top class. Amazing quality and perfect spice level. You gotta try this! Had it for 3nights because…read morewanted to try all the things and nothing disappointed. As in Indian I can attest to its authenticity. So proud of this place and wish they had a branch in Houston!!!

Masala Express was recommended to me as one of the better Indian restaurants in Arlington, so I got…read moredinner here with a friend this past Tuesday evening. The interior is minimal with zero frills and more of a take out spot, but there are still a few diner-style tables and seats for dine-in. There were a couple fruit flies while we were eating, but at least none landed on our food. PALAK PANEER - 14.99 Very green and ready for me to eat. Palak paneer is my comfort option when I want something creamy but vegetarian. Each order comes with 16 oz. of curry and 16 oz. of basmati rice. The palak paneer was flavorful with a good amount of spice, and the puree was the perfect texture. There was plenty of paneer which was light in flavor, but delicious. It was a bit saltier than I'd like, but this palak paneer is reliable. I would definitely get it again. My friend got the garlic naan which came in a generous portion. It was very garlicky with lots of parsley which was absolutely delicious. The naan was on the thinner and crispier side, and went well with the palak paneer. The butter chicken my friend got was pretty creamy and lightly sweetened, which was promising. Overall, the food was pretty good, and I'd order from here again!

The buffet for $18 can't be beat. The buffet food is hot and well cooked. There's also dessert and…read morefresh fruit. My friends and I were pretty happy with the meat and vegetarian options. The only thing to note is there are more limited options if you're vegan. The restaurant is clean and spacious. We got there at 11:30 and were some of the first customers of the day. The place slower filled up as we had our lunch. The servers were friendly and kept coming around to refill our waters. I will definitely be coming back.

When I was in college in Dallas, there was an Indian buffet called Mumtaz by my university which…read morehad an amazing lunch special of $10/pp. Okay, inflation has occured since 2012, so I am remarkably happy to see this lunchtime buffet of $16/pp. It is superb value in the DMV area. My husband got a delicious mango lassi and the chole bhature bread is to die for. If you are in the mood for Palak Paneer, aloo, dal makhani, kheer, and generous meat portions, this place brings variety + quality. (The only negative is that I weighed 1.5 pounds more the next day, but YOLO)

Loved my lamb dish! Surprisingly reasonable pricing when you at opening/lunch too!…read more Nice cozy but elegant vibes. Great to take out your family or significant other. Interesting art on the wall and nice bathroom. Park on the parking garage below or on the side street/lot nearby. Make sure if you don't finish your lamb and ask to put it in a takeaway box go specify that you want your lamb scraps. Learn from me because my waiter tossed all my lamb and just boxed up the rice likely thinking I was done with them. Big bummer since I was looking forward to my leftovers but oh well.

Overall it was a good experience! We absolutely loved the bread and the difference sauces that…read morewent with it. The pumpkin dumplings and pan fried veggie filled dumplings were great as well. I thought my salmon wrap and the chickpea side was ok. Interesting flavors for sure. As for the service, there was always someone filling up our waters and our waiter was very nice checking in every now and then. The only downside of the experience is at the end when the waiter was boxing up all the food for us. Very sweet that they do this but when boxing up my partners food, they only boxed up the rice and they got rid of the lamb that he was looking forward to eating more of later. So that was kind of a disappointment for us. I think if we go again, we would request to box our food ourselves since I'm not sure why they decided to get rid of all of his lamb.

Spice Kraft is easily the second best or tied for best Indian food I've ever had. The atmosphere is…read morecozy but not too cramped. The servers are always kind and helpful with any questions. They make us feel welcome every time, often going above and beyond. We've had several of the different protein and dish combinations and also their Dum Biryani. We've had several appetizers and desserts. We've tried many of their unique and delicious cocktails. Lassi or Gulab Jamun are always such delightful endings to any meal without being too much on top of what will already be certain to fill you up. We never leave without leftovers. They have quite a variety of Naan preparations; definitely try the Paneer Naan -- what a cool combination that I didn't know I needed in my life until I had tried it! Naan is life. If you've been looking for your go-to Indian place in this area, this is it, I promise. Do not pass up your chance to try it out. You'll be back.

After years of searching for decent, affordable Indian food in the DMV area, I finally found it at…read moreSpice Kraft. My boyfriend and I stopped in for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the entire experience. We shared the samosas to start, and they were clearly made fresh, crispy on the outside and steaming hot inside. I ordered the lunch special with salmon tikka masala, which was both flavorful and generously portioned. I even had enough leftovers for another meal. My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed the butter chicken and also left with plenty to take home. The service was quick and attentive, and the atmosphere felt cozy while still being elevated and welcoming. We will definitely be back!

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.