Had an hankering for Indian food, so decided to try this place. I liked the atmosphere, although I…read morethink I ate here a long time ago and liked the decor a little better then. Whatevs. The service was good, no issues. I had the Chana masala lunch meal, and while the salad was a bit on the scrawny side, the rest of the meal did not disappoint! The naan was especially delicious, and the entree was flavorful and just the right spice. Lunch was around $13, which for today is pretty decent I guess. I'd definitely come back for more.

The butter chicken is amazing. The service is great. The portions are hearty and are great for…read moresharing.

Delicious Indian dishes ! paneer Tikka masala was…read morewonderful! Bombay Aloo Was tasty and just right at mild muttar paneer was excellent and Vegetarian Jalfrezi yum! Naan variety ! Had garlic and stuffed ! Wonderful service !

I found this restaurant intriguing due to its offerings of Portuguese Indian cuisine, a very niche…read moresubject. They have plenty of offerings that you'd find at any Indian restaurant, but I sought to try something called recheado. The use of vinegar in addition to a range of Indian spices creates a strong and memorable flavor. I got it with paneer. I've been ordering medium rather than Indian hot spice levels lately due to some stomach issues, and I will say that this place's spice levels are the real deal. Even medium was considerable and I would not ask them to do the full spice level unless you really mean it. I appreciated the option to order two small vegetable dishes as an entree; variety is good. I also added a mouthwatering bread and a side of pickled carrots for a more authentic experience. It was heavy comfort food, but it didn't seem to harm my stomach and it did excite my tastebuds as expected.

I won't lie. I love Indian food so I may be a bit biased here. But I haven't had a bad meal in…read moreCville from any of the Indian restaurants. It's hard for me to say this but Lazeez might take the cake too. The Haggat Nihari Raan may be the best Indian dish I have ever eaten. Shoot might be top 5 all time in general. I have had dreams about this dish since I last ate it. The service was spectacular. I wish I had gotten the name of our server because he was friendly, helpful, and hilarious. Our host on the other hand was not. She was quite rude. Asked if we had reservations then rolled her eyes when we said we did not. The restaurant was almost entirely empty. Came close to not even trying this marvelous establishment. Would come again. And avoid the host of possible.

My friends and I came here for my friend's 30th birthday. We made reservations but it wasn't very…read morebusy for a Tuesday night. Our server was amazing and recommended a lot of great foods. For drinks, I did the mango mojito which was yummy. For appetizers, we did the Lazeez Papdi Chaat, garlic naan and the fried oysters which were yum. For my main dish I did the Poussin Tikki Masala which was SO good and it comes with a side of basmati rice. One of my friends brought the cake, and the restaurant put candles on it and put it on a nice platter saying "Happy Birthday" which was really sweet of them. Really cute place on the downtown mall. Closest parking would probably be Market Street Garage. I would definitely come back!

Service was great! Loved the worker. Ordered the butter chicken and the pork MoMos. Food was…read moreexactly like the pictures. Asked for 4/5 spice on the Pork MoMo and was a little underwhelmed but the overall taste was enjoyable. Ambiance of the market felt like an elevated food court but homey :) Would come back and try more!

Was excited to try some momos in Cville, but these didn't exactly live up to the hype. It took…read moreawhile for the food to come out, which is understandable. However, the chicken momos I got lacked flavor (they were quite watery) and were not as large as I expected. With Currylicious being a bit on the pricier side, I am not sure I would be returning when I visit the Dairy Market.

Great place to celebrate! We had the veggie momos…read moreBaingan Barta ( egg plant) Bhindi Masala ( okra) Curry Veggie Curry Chicken Bitter melon tea Mango Chia Mojito Served with delicious rice and Naan Highly recommended! Service was fantastic and friendly The decor is wonderful Everyone was super attentive ! Masala coke

The service was wonderful. Butter chicken was creamy and delicious with a very nice flavor…read more Samosas chat were crispy, fresh and flavorful. Garlic naan was tasty and fresh. Very pleasant surroundings.

Thursday, 5.15.2025. Lunch, Afghan Kabob. Charlottesville, VA. I had just had a medical procedure…read moreat the University of Virginia Hospital that resulted in following a liquids-only diet for the past 36 hours. My husband and I close this restaurant to break my fast. We were greeted quickly by the hostess who led us to booth seating, and gave us menus. There was no need though, as we had already spotted the all-you-can-eat buffet. We requested only water to go with our meals; she quickly brought a carafe of chilled water and two glasses. This is a generous buffet with many selections for a complete meal, from soup and salad to dessert. There was a good variety of both meat and vegetarian options. Our FAVORITES included the fresh mixed chickpea salad (the chick peas, cucumbers, tomato, onion, parsley); lamb curry (which featured tender boneless and tender meat); rice pilau with raisins and carrots; borani badenjan (eggplant curry. Tip: drizzle yogurt on this);; bamia (okra) curry; firnee milk pudding (dessert); and the addictive dooth pati chai (spiced milk tea). There were also some items that we didn't enjoy as much but were still good. For instance, the chicken kofta meatballs, while nicely spiced, were very dry. And, the nan bread was disappointing. (There were also many additional good choices on the buffet that are not listed here). The ambiance in the restaurant is comfortable, with many paintings and decorations from Afghanistan. Some tables are in a side room, ideal for small groups or privacy. We noticed, but didn't visit, a downstairs shop with Afghan carpets and other goods. Plus, there's a shop on the side that sells groceries. Parking is plentiful and free. The lunch buffet was $17.99 each, plus VA sales tax (6.3%), city meals tax (5.3%), credit card service free (3.5%), and tip (variable). There are cheaper options available if you order from the menu. We would return when next in Charlottesville.

This place was uncrowded despite google saying that it was busier than usual, though occasional…read moredelivery drivers came through. I stopped in on the later side as Charlottesville's restaurant scene has a lot of early closings. Seeking a vegetarian combo, I ended up with a salad and a mix of potatoes, okra, and chickpeas, which were clearly cooked earlier and served cafeteria style. The dishes are vaguely reminiscent of Indian stylings but are not spicy. Perhaps this is why this place oversalts food (I've seen this with other Afghan places as well); I hate having to drink so much water afterwards. An herbal tea was an interesting flavor, and I got a decent amount of food for the money. Given the limited options for vegetarian food on a Friday night, I was satisfied, but the food could have been better.