Delicious Indian restaurant - great happy hour and brunch spot!…read more The happy hour from 4pm-7pm Monday-Fri is an amazing deal. I ordered 2 dishes and a cocktail for under $20! I requested for the Paneer Tikka Flatbread (not on the menu)- vegetarian version of the Chicken Paneer Tikka Flatbread. The naan pizza was delicious, it was stuffed with cubes of paneer with a side of Tikki Masala dipping sauce. Highly recommend it! You can get the Paneer Pizza next door too! The Paneer Tacos were filling and fun to try, but large chunky blocks of paneer. While I enjoyed the spicy mayo sauce, I wish the paneer was cut up into cubes. It just felt a bit heavy with the paneer. The Spinach Artichoke Fritters (4) were tasty. The Mango Mojito and the Mumbai Mule cocktail weren't that good, but it honestly it's hard to complain when it's only $6/drink. The unlimited weekend brunch at $38 is a great deal and well worth it! You can choose from over a dozen Indian fusion dishe - as a bonus mango lassi, chai, and soft drinks are included! You can order 2 dishes/person at a time and the servers hastily swing by to clear your plates and place your next order! Between the 3 of us, we ordered almost conquered the full brunch menu and had a delightful brunch feast! The food had a spicy kick, but not overpowering and wasn't greasy. The portions range from small, bite-size apps to full, large entree size. There's a lot of vegetarian dishes on the menu with a few non-veg as well. There's a good balance between traditional Indian dishes and Western fusion with a hint of American flavors/presentation. My favorite stand-outs: - Aam Chat Papri with crispy Papri pita like chips with mango, chick peas, and potatoes smothered in yogurt and chutney, and topped with spicy garam masala mix - Chana Bhatura with chick pea curry and fluffy, bubbly fried bread. Large portion. - Spinach and Artichoke Fritters - Crispy bite-size balls filled with creamy spinach artichoke dip, 4 come in an order and perfect for sharing! - Aloo Bravas - Crispy, diced potatoes very reminiscent of the Spanish Patatas Bravas with aioli sauce and mild masala spicy kick - Butter Chicken - My friend enjoyed it, solid full entree size. I didn't order or try it in, but it looked pretty tasty and could easily why she made a happy empty plate! - Nutella Bread Pakora - Tastes like a bites-size Nutella fried donut! So good we ordered another one! - Helluva Hallawa Trio - I enjoyed sampling the 3 types of Hallawa, ranging in savory (carrot) to more sweet and milky (my favorite). - Mango Lassi - The sweetness of the mango lassi helped to balance out and absorb the spiciness of the food. - Masala Chai - Great ending to a meal, perfectG caffeine pick me up! Paired well with the Nutella bread Pakora. The other dishes on the menu were fun to try, but would probably skip and save room for my faves: - Aloo Sabzi and Katchuri - The dense hollow shell katchuri (similar to a round empanada) made of dhal lentil smothered in Aloo potato curry sabzi was very filling and dense. After a couple of bites, I threw in the towel. - Egg Burgi and Paratha - The masala spicy scrambled egg on paratha flatbread was kind of bland and a very small portion. - Mango Mimosa - While the mimosas were only $4, it was quite tangy and didn't pair well with the meal. I wish fresh mango juice was used instead of mango flavored juice (tastes like Izzy). The lunch buffet (Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm for $23 wasn't the best experience. Admittedly, I came to the buffet at 1:30pm and the food was tepid and sadly overcooked under the heat lamp. The plates were very small and it was hard to fit a bunch of food. I went to the buffet at least 3 or 4 times to try out the dishes in search of the perfect bite, which I sadly couldn't. There were 5 main standard dishes with 3 vegetarian dishes (Dal Makhani, Aloo Ghobi, and Mehti Paneer) and 2 non-veg featuring both chicken dishes (Butter Chicken and Chicken Curry) and a galore of fried fritters/pakoras (spinach, onion, potato) with a couple of new rotating stations with Pani Puri (not much going on) and Spinach Tikki and Fish Pakora fried fritters. The Mehti Paneer was quite greasy with a coat of grease at the top and the paneer was pretty stiff. It wasn't tender. The Dal Makhani was bland. The potato aloo potatoes were brittle as they were sitting under the heat lamp too long. The best part about the meal was the fluffy naan, which was made-to-order. I enjoyed 2 rounds! Order the Masala Dosa crispy! When we got it the 1st time on the lunch special, it was a bit rubbery and soggy. After the server asked us a few times whether we liked it, my hubby relented and told him the honest answer. The server got the dosa re-made to go extra crispy, which did the trick! The masala potatoes paired well with the dosa. I wasn't a fan of the Sambar. Based on the glowing brunch and happy hour experience, I would come back to try the lunch buffet with an early start right when it opens!

Inside Tyson's mall. Introduced my dad to some new Indian dishes! The service was excellent! We…read morewere the only ones there and we stayed for a couple hours peacefully. I love that their naan is thin vs the typical thick kind at restaurants and stores. The lunch special had great choices on it including biryani and butter chicken! Thanks for that! I enjoyed the masala chai tea, nice that it came with tea cookies, just wished it was a larger glass. I figured I'd like masala lemonade, and hadn't seen it on a menu before, the server cautioned me and offered a sample before I order it. sorry to say ew yuck but we tried it respectfully. I was verrryy shocked by the taste, almost tasted ritualistic it was so oddly gross. Lol Best service I've ever had at an Indian restaurant and food was delicious per usual of Indian food. One of my top 5 foods. Go, enjoy!!!

Mumbai Central was such a fun find in Falls Church…read more The restaurant is themed after Mumbai train stations, and it felt surprisingly cozy, nostalgic, and homely. The space is beautiful and feels much more upscale than the prices would suggest. I was honestly shocked by how reasonable everything was. The Bollywood music added to the atmosphere and made the whole experience feel even more fun. The restaurant was fairly busy when we visited, so I was pleasantly surprised by how fast the service was. We ordered the chili garlic noodles, ragda pattice (for the full Mumbai street food experience), date naan, and the paneer lababdar that was recommended by the staff. Every single dish was flavorful and delicious. The paneer lababdar was especially good, and the date naan was a pleasant surprise. The bathrooms were clean, parking was easy, and overall the experience was very comfortable. As for the service, the staff were perfectly polite and efficient, though not particularly warm or engaging. Nothing negative at all--just not the type of place where the staff goes out of their way to chat. That said, with food this good and a restaurant this busy, it hardly affected the experience. Overall, the food was absolutely the star of the show. If you're looking for flavorful Indian food in the area, Mumbai Central is definitely worth a visit.

I was in the area, saw this place, and was craving a mango lassi. When I walked in the lady at the…read morefront was friendly and greeted me. I told her I just wanted a mango lassi to go. When she brought it out, it was in a container which kind of caught me off guard because I thought it would be in a cup. I then proceeded to ask if they had cups and she replied yes. I then asked if I could have it in a cup instead because I wanted to drink it. She brought it out and asked if I wanted her to pour it or if I'd like to do it myself. This question also threw me off a little I assumed that when she went back to get the cup that the drink would be transferred to the cup automatically. I ended up saying I'd do it myself. Other than that encounter, the ambiance of the place was nice and from looking at the menu I would like to come back here to try the food.

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.

Absolutely excellent dining experience yesterday. We ordered the chili chestnut, which was truly…read moremind-blowing in quality. The kebab platter and chicken kadai were both wonderfully prepared, with well-balanced flavors and a perfect spice level. The food was not overly hot, but the seasoning and quality of spices really stood out. The service was outstanding throughout, attentive, friendly, and professional. The contemporary ambiance made the experience even more enjoyable, and the pricing was very decent for the quality offered. I would strongly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back again.

Very friendly and attentive wait staff. Fast service…read more The restaurant is decorated with white linen table cloths and nice flowers; gives off an intimate feel. However, the food is mediocre at best. The sauces are heavily oil. Will not be coming back.

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.

This review is for their lunch buffet after it came up on dcspot. The reel make it look real…read moreappetizing and high quality. What I got in person was not that. The dal was all watery, didn't see any split peas in there really. The spinach was pureed too much but also didn't taste very good, very grassy. The tandoori chicken was too soft. Overall, nothing really stood out and I didn't think it was that good of a quality. Definitely was not like what the reel made it seem. Aditi and Raaga has superior quality and taste, definitely won't be coming back here.

Closed? We stopped…read moreby yesterday, Wednesday, and 6. The door was locked, the insides was deserted, and their sign was lying on the ground. When I called, I got a generic message saying their mailbox was full.

Location is on the outside, not sure if you're able to get in from inside the mall. But it's very…read moregood portion sizes. I got a rice bowl with chicken and vindaloo sauce - was spicy and good. It also comes with toppings which I thought was a good add to balance some of the flavors. We also got chili chicken and thought it was good, not too saucy but a bit tangy and spicy. My wife and her mom liked the masala dosa and chicken vindaloo dosa. They also got mango lassi and chai and said both were good. Service was good, around 10 min to get our food. Ambiance is meh.

Used their app to order! Our dinner selection last night was the chicken biryani, butter chicken,…read moregarlic naan, and two veggie samosas. We also picked up a mango lassi from the store! This was our second time ordering from here (the first time I think we both got the butter chicken burritos!!!) great portion for the price and when you pick up/order you can also get gas and snacks! Win win! Pick up was very easy, samosas are self serve once you pick up the food. Something for everyone!

This place opened in 2021 and has been on my list ever since then (it's a long list). I found some…read moregood Indian food in gas stations over the years, but while the last one I tried bordered on fine dining, this one actually felt like eating in a gas station. There are a couple of chairs, but mostly you're surrounded by vaping equipment and other convenience store features. I will say that whatever machine they have to dispense chai makes a nicely flavored beverage. I literally remembered the option to order a Samosa burrito from the first article I read in a food blog on this place four years ago. Of course this sounds kind of ridiculous. But having tried it, it is amazing. The mixed chutney on top offered in intoxicating flavor and the burrito itself was hearty and had an interesting and distinctively Punjabi spice mix. I also got some dal makhani, which I ended up eating the next day; it was quite heavy. I could certainly see why this business is still going strong.

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.