Excellent lunch location! If you are looking for something different for lunch- this place is definitely worth trying. They have excellent value lunch options starting at $15. I started with an extremely fresh garden salad, fresh baked naan , chicken tiki marsala, and rice for $17. Will definitely go back. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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My husband and I have been dining at Nawab since they opened 25+ years ago. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, the atmosphere is clean & calming and the prices are reasonable. read more

Excellent taste - ordered the lamb rogan josh . Consistently delicious. Clean and relaxing atmosphere. Attentive staff always ready to refill drinks, etc. Highly recommended. Won't be disappointed. read more

Ordering here is very easy, I went through their website rather than a second party. Confirmation was received and I went to pick it up at the time scheduled. Since it's right next to an ice cream drive through shop, it does get busy in the parking lot, so be aware. I walked in and was asked what I was there for, I said "pickup" and a woman directed me to the back counter. I told the man at the register I was here for a pickup and my name and he grabbed my bag from behind him. He checked to make sure everything was correct with my order, and gave me the bag, which I appreciated. I had ordered samosas, assorted breads, malai methi kofta, and tandoori chicken tikka. I had been craving malai kofta for months now, even though I've only had it once before, and this wasn't quite what I expected. It was three giant balls soaking in a sauce, which was great, don't get me wrong, just different than what I previously had. The balls were thick, like biting into a meatball, not the most tender, it was just a big hunk of ball. I thought it was great, good flavor, and very filling. I asked for medium spice, which was actually a little more than I wanted for tonight. It was good though, spicy but edible, just spicy enough before it gets to be annoying to eat. The rice was cooked well, a little on the dry side, but I like that with that it can soak up the sauce easier. As for the breads, they all were good, my favorite being the garlic naan of course. The samosas were my favorite part of this meal. It came with two sauces, one sweet, one savory, but I felt it didn't need either. It was crisp on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Seasoned wonderfully, and a good mix of everything, I wish they gave you more than two. My dad got the tandoori chicken tikka, and it looked pretty, it was bright orange/red, and cooked a little over, but was still tender. The sauce that came with was absolutely delicious. Next time I'll order something else, definitely will be back. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Garlic Naan, Malai Methi Kofta, Subz Samosa - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Fantastic Indian restaurant. Service is excellent and friendly. The dining experience is crisp clean table clothes and cloth napkins. Beautiful inside and what a great vibe. Music is nice and not very loud. It feels Romantic. We tried 2 appetizers that were so great I could have eaten plates of them. First was Subz Samosa- It is a turnover with curry flavored potatoes and peas, but then you get a gorgeous cilantro spread and the other is some kind of lightly sweet dip. We used both. OH my GOODNESS it is so wonderful. Then we got Gobhi Manchurian- this is like a fried cauliflower with a delicious mild spicy red sauce. We ordered our main meal Chicken Tikka Masala (you pick your heat level) Level 3 is perfect for us. Wonderful flavors and great amount of sauce with tender chicken. The 2nd meal I choose my favorite Palak Paneer and it did not disappoint. We also got level 3 heat and that is perfect for us. Served with Indian basmati rice. Even the rice is seasoned to perfection. Last but not lease we got the assorted breads. They were all good but my favorite is the garlic Naan and the regular Naan. I love the variety of drinks they have. For lunch we got Mango Lassi. It is the best with spicy savory food. The sweetness of the Mango and the creamy consistency is like drinking dessert. YUMMMMY. Over all the food is AROMATIC and FULL OF FLAVOR. and if you're not sure about how hot you want it pick a low number. We like spicy so 3 was great for our taste. read more

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After a fruitless search at Ski World (don't ask me the details), I was worked up enough to get an appetite going. Debating on what to eat, my completely starving self wanted some spice to my life. So Indian it was! I'm thinking to myself, I'm not that hungry. However, today's consumption of a hot dog from Doug's and a salad at home would indicate my poor belly is in need of nourishment. Appetizers were paneer and lentil soup, both creamy with good flavor. Dinner was shrimp and mixed grill, which was shared. The shrimp was delicious, with just the right amount of spice. The mixed grill was good, but not great because the lamb was a little tough. For reference, we ordered the shrimp spice level 3, and the mixed grill level 4. I probably should have ordered the level 5 because I like the heat. And unfortunately, even with the spicy food warming our bodies and making our noses run, it was still cold enough to keep our coats on. I should have noticed that many of the patrons also had theirs on when we walked in. There is also a space heater which doesn't kick off that much heat. And going to the bathroom is a frigid nightmare. Good food, but I'm doubtful about coming back unless they fix their heating situation. read more

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Drove by here so many times and in a small shopping strip "Hilltop West" and meant to check it out. The location isn't super impressive and so it's easy to overlook it, but that would be a mistake once you walk inside. It is very impressive! The service is impeccable and the food is wonderful. I don't think I've ever seen or tasted a prettier Naan Ordered: Garlic Naan Chicken Tikka Masala There's also a bar and I believe it said that there was Indian wines available. I'll have to try those another time. Large portions and attentive service throughout visit, I look forward to returning. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I've been here many times over the past 7 or 8 years, and this has always been a fantastic experience for Indian fare. The staff is always friendly and pleasant, and the food is always delicious. My favorites options are the veggie samosas, the veggie biryani, and the chicken tikka masala. These have my go to dishes on multiple occasions, and this place never disappoints. Also, I appreciate the cleanliness all around. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala, Vegetables Biryani - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We came to Nawab in Virginia Beach as a party of six (including two kids), hoping for a satisfying Indian meal. While the ambience was pleasant and the service attentive, the food simply didn't deliver. I ordered a spicy chicken curry and made sure to ask for it spicy - what came out was mild at best and lacked depth. Overall, the dishes felt underwhelming and lacked the punch we expected from Indian cuisine. We were hungry, and yes, the food fed us - but for the price we paid, the flavors just didn't justify the cost. My son, a die-hard butter chicken fan, refused to eat the one served here - that alone says a lot. If you're going mainly for the food, this place might not hit the mark. read more

Great food and service Always a pleasure to stop in when I am traveling in Virginia Beach. read more

I loved my experience here. I went with a friend and it was her 1st time eating Indian and only my 2nd time so we wanted to try ALL the food. It's very nice inside, white tableclothes, soft music, candles.....it's almost romantic. But still family friendly. Service was very good. We asked questions and recommendations were made. We started with the Gobhi Manchurian which is cauliflower. I liked them. Good heat level. We also started with the assorted breads and assorted condiments. That garlic naan was delicious!!! And the onion chutney was freaking amazing! I could eat that everyday. Not overpowering in onion and so crisp. I loved it!! And then we moved onto the Tikka Masala and Biryani. The Tikka Masala was so good. The tomato cream sauce was delicious. I didn't love the Biryani which is rice with saffron. It was good just not my favorite. We definitely had some boxes for the leftovers. Service was friendly and helpful and food was delicious. I would definitely go back.....I want to try the lunch specials. read more

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This was my first visit at this location and it was not what I expected. This was not a great visit, I'm hoping that they were just having an off day but I doubt it. I almost forgot why I stopped going to nawab but I'm reminded. Started with the samosas and it was made fresh with delicious chutney on the side. For dinner we ordered goat curry and it was a watery mess with no flavor. We also ordered the lamb korma and that was the best of all our entrees and that was just ok. The korma was creamy but flavorless. The last entree we had was the chicken kozhambu and it was creamy but lacked flavored and the chicken was so bland. Sadly this was the worst experience we've had at an Indian restaurant ever and that's disappointing. Also they prioritize take out over the sit down diners. We saw people come in place orders and get their food before our dinners came out. That's awful business practice. read more

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Been here every beach trip for the past 3 times. Great food and service each time. All of their dishes are great, but if you are sensitive to spice ask for no spice at all. I asked for level 2, and let me tell you it was spicyyyyy. My lips were tingling for a good hour after. Despite all, the food is amazing and I will be back soon! All biryanis are delectable, chicken tikka masala amazing, naan buttery soft, and raita is perfection. The place is comfortable and bright with lots of natural lighting. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Vegetables Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Malai Methi Kofta, Peshawari Naan - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Still one of the best restaurants in Virginia! Food is always delicious and the service is great too. Highly recommend for dine in, lunch buffet, and take out. For excellent, tasty food at a fair price - definitely worth the trip! I have tried over half the items on the menu and have been going there repeatedly for over 15 years. It's that good. Definitely get the appetizers, garlic naan, and the masala tea. Try the desserts too, they are worth it. Plus the ambiance is very nice whether you are dressed up or just casual. read more

Great food- delicious Great service- They checked on us often. Refilled drinks and made sure we had no issue with our meal. Very relaxing ambience. Wish I had pictures. read more

What a great meal at Nawabs! Prepare to be awed by the beautiful decor inside. I loved the bright colors and gold. Staff was so so sweet and helpful. I ordered the mango lassi and it was delicious. Then my chicken tikka masala dish came along with the Cherry naan. I recommend giving the Cherry naan a try, it's like a dessert naan. Loved it! Parking was plentiful, place as so clean, and comfortable. I can't wait for my next visit to Nawabs . read more

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Food is a 4.5 out of 5 service was fine................................ Gulab Jamin is great 5 out of 5.........................................The modified chicken curry was a 5 out of 5. read more

I work at an office building close by and we decided to walk over to nawab for some Indian food. They have a good lunch special with an appetizer and entree for under $15 depending on what you order as your entree. The staff was friendly and they were quick with taking our orders and for our orders to come out. I got the chicken kabob to start and then the butter chicken with a spice level 2. It was definitely spice for me at a level two and I usually eat spicy food. I loved all the flavors and used the naan to grab more of that spicy sauce. Great spot if you love Indian food!! There are a few Nawabs in the area so be sure to check out the website to see which is closer to your area. read more

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Food was amazing, the crab was nice and sweet and the sauce complimented it so well. Service was really good, came in with a large party and they took care of us. Would come back here again read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Delicious authentic Jndian food--reminded us of being back home in North India! We got the dal tadka, bhindi masala, salt lassis, papdi chaat and kachumbar salad. Everything was top notch on flavors, perfectly spiced and made with love. The hosts and serving staff were helpful and kind, despite us being late diners. The ambience is warm and comfortable, just all the good things that one could hope for! read more

The service was excellent and the restaurant was clean and well cared for. I ordered the vegetarian egg plant dish with chili naan. The spice level was perfect and the dish was flavorful. We will be back! read more

Service could use some work as the waitress was never friendly, but this is some of the best Indian food I've had. Their Tikka Masala, garlic naan, Gobi Manchurian and mango lassis were always my faves. read more

Hands down some of the best Indian Food I've ever had and that in includes many restaurants in both LA and NYC! My favorite dishes are the Lamb Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala (comes with a side of sautéed veggies that were excellent too), plus they have goat!!! It was also very good! The spinach paneer was okay but I'd rather have their Tomato and cucumber salad. And the sauce they serve with the naan is amazing, if you love garlic! We'll definitely be back!!! read more

Family owned, great choice for Indian in the area. Try the butter chicken and chicken biryani. Vegetable samosas are also delicious.

I wouldn't recommend this Indian restaurant. The tandoori was dry, the chicken tikka sauce was too watery and most of all the food was so bland. Indian food differs in that it has a certain aroma, spice, and flavor which this food severely lacks. This food compared to other places in Virginia Beach is miles different. The service seemed like it was their first day because they took so long and had no clue what I ordered. Mixing up the orders was a clear path to 1 star for me. Overall please go to biryani hub in Norfolk for your Indian cuisine!! read more

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Service so bad and food is bad, I hope they gonna be fast .. read more

Food is excellent. HOWEVER, they must bring back the lunch buffet. Most people, particularly those who are unfamiliar with all Indian dishes, really enjoy the chance to sample different things. BRING BACK THE LUNCH BUFFET. They'll continue to lose business until they do. Also, service is excellent. read more

This restaurant is a prime example of being "andhon main kaana raja". Their portions are way too small while taste is mediocre. Their biryanis should be called masala rice as they are no where close to what an authentic Biryani is. Since they don't have competition in the area, each and every dish of theirs is over priced. Mixed grill platter costs $19 and comes with a total of 4 pieces: 1 chicken boti 1 lamb boti 1 salmon boti 1 shrimp (yes you read it right, just 1 shrimp) So basically 4 pieces with some grilled veggies for $19. They charge $3 for plain naan which is ridiculous. None of their dishes come with naan so you are compelled to order naan separately. Stay away from this restaurant if you want real desi food as they aren't anywhere close to an average Indian restaurant. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - This is mixed grill which comes with 4 pieces of meat. - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ordered take out for family and was pretty disappointed. Charged $5 for 1 piece of garlic naan. Absurd. The portions for the entrees were small for the price paid. Tried the chicken Korma which was very bland with hardly any seasoning. The only saving grace was the Lamb Josh Rogan which was nice and spicy and full of flavor. Overall would not order here again which is a disappointment because have enjoyed Nawab in years past. read more

3.5 star :) We stopped in to try the lunch buffet. Very reasonably priced with a pretty good selection. Some things were overcooked and dry. The flavor of everything was amazing and the staff were fast and friendly. They were very patient with my talkative 4yo nephew who lives to learn about other cultures. Very nicely decorated and they have a great selection of alcoholic beverages. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great food and service! My friends and I had the lunch buffet.. always the way to go if you want to get a taste of everything AND dessert! As we walked in the restaurant, a myriad of mouth-watering aromas wafted about..so w choices, so best to do the buffet. That way you can taste everything and get seconds of the dishes that you love! In case you haven't had Indian food, you will find a wonderful array of flavorful fare from which to choose! The service is great as they make every effort to accommodate you! I was on crutches and they offered me a table where I could easily access the buffet. I would be remiss not to mention the beautiful interior that is quintessentially classic (with dramatic colors and art representative of) Indian culture. One word-Exquisite! read more

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I'm not sure if they had a change In where they got their food but they had "off" food for like a year. It's a lot better then when I went last time. Well the last few times. read more

If I could give this place 7 stars I would. This place exceeded my expectations. The ambiance is very serene and peaceful. The food was very nice, hot, and tasty. I've very picky when it comes to Indian Cuisine so when I say the food is yummy. I mean it. The service was prompt and outstanding. I will definitely be back when I'm back in town. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. read more

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I've eaten here many times over the years also at the norfolk location. I've not ever had a problem with food taste or quality. I agree that Naan should be a part of the meal. As of 01/20/2022.... I called about the lunch Buffet and they are still not doing it. I'd recommend to call ahead. (Rajput in norfolk has a lunch Buffet) read more

We went there for the first time during our visit to Virginia Beach and to our surprise loved the ambience and service. We ordered Dal Tadka, which came with rice and was delicious along with the samosa chat, which was a special for the day. We didn't like the balti chicken, maybe a wrong choice from the Menu. But I loved the hospitality, every lady server showcased, a must learn for all the other services in that area. And lastly I loved the masala chai, what a delight ! read more

Amazing ambiance, food, & drinks. I highly recommend visiting Nawab in person or ordering takeout.

We had never been to this restaurant before. I'm so glad we tried it tonight! Fabulous food, extremely clean restaurant and excellent service! The gentleman who helped us decide the level of heat that would be best for us. The soup, Naan, chicken Marsala, and curry dishes were amazing! I have never had Naan so light and airy. You'll definitely be ordering another basket. If you like Indian food - GO. read more

This use to be my favorite Indian restaurant until I tried another one. I realized they cater to American flavors and are not true to Indian flavors. I still think this place is good just not as good as I thought it was when I tried a different place. read more

I'd say (my humble opinion) that Nawab is the best Indian restaurant around Virginia Beach area. We had many dinners here, became like a staple for the area, solid in terms of a nice ethnic restaurant. The ambience is nice, even if the restaurant is located inside a regular shopping center. The food is always good, their samosas are well cooked, for entrees I prefer the Tandoori Chicken Tikka, a classic that you can't go wrong with. Their rice is just OK, I really like their Garlic Naan bread. Too bed they itemize everything and nothing is offered from the house. For drinks, we usually get a beer, either a Kingfisher or a large Singha Beer, based on how many more stops we need to make afterwards. Decent beer menu. We never did the buffet here, just dinner. We also never tried dessert at Nawab. Service can be better, sometimes they make mistakes, don't bring all the food for everyone at once. Clean restaurant, nice decor, plenty of parking. Check for their hours since they take a couple of hours break between lunch and dinner. They re-open at 5 pm! Solid Indian restaurant in the area, my favorite. So, if you're not afraid of a bit of spice on your life, Nawab could be a fun night out. read more

Not sure why this place doesn't have better reviews. Come here frequently and every time is better than the last. Today we ordered butter chicken curry and lamb korma curry with garlic naan bread. So delicious!!! The restaurant is nicely decorated and clean. Bathrooms are clean and smell nice. Service is good. Only thing I wish is that they had their buffet back because it's nice to be able to try a variation of dishes. Hopefully someday soon!!!! read more