HANDS DOWN my favorite Indian food in the area. I love their butter chicken, the paneer butter masala, both the butter and garlic naan and then the mango lassi. This is one of the only Indian restaurants with this big a menu and so many options. I am a pretty picky eater so I will drive 30 mins from Arlington VA to get this place. Please never close!!! read more

Well, this WAS my go-to spot for Indian food buffet, but I think this may be my last visit. This is one of the few Indian restaurants that still offer buffet. They still have a full buffet, but now I'm wondering if everything is actually freshly made or reheated since there are so few customers and they have daily buffet. Maybe they have more crowds during the weekday buffet from nearby businesses. The butter chicken used to be delicious, but this visit, it was just too heavy on the tomato flavor. The raita (yogurt) tasted a little sour, not sure if it was old or spoiled. The staff were the same, one woman stands there staring off into space (or out the window) and eventually picks up dirty dishes. Don't get me wrong, she is very sweet, but it's a little uncomfortable sitting at the window and she's just standing there facing our direction. The guy who rings us out, just sits there at his counter, this time I did see him getting food from the buffet, but he doesn't do much else. Then there are staff that sit on one side of the dining room eating....they seated us away from that side, so I guess that's why. This as well as my last couple visits, there weren't many customers dining. Actually, there were were more staff eating in the dining area than there were customers. The table cloths, curtains, walls, bathroom area are still dirty....and have been even from my pre-pandemic visits. I think that was the final straw for me. This is such a nice strip mall, there is no reason for this restaurant to look like or worse than a "hole in the wall" restaurant. Would I return? No, sadly I won't. Would I recommend it? Definitely not. read more

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Food is great as ever. Ambience has improved. The crowds are less and the price is right for Buffet read more

Was looking for a nice Indian buffet in the area, so after some Yelp searches, Paradise Indian Cuisine popped up. So a few friends of mine and I had to stop by and give it a try. The Food: With tons of variety and options to choose from, that was a winning factor. The quality was good as well, some dishes were hit or miss on heat and quality/freshness of the proteins. But it is a buffet, so you get what you get. Overall, a very good Indian buffet in my opinion. The Service: Service was good. Staff came to pick up dirty plates in a timely manner to clear room for tables. Water refills were just replacement water bottles. not sure how cost effective that is, but to each their own. Not a complaint at all. The Atmosphere: Plenty of seating for small and large groups as the restaurant is very spacious. Nothing fancy, just an ordinary restaurant in terms of decor as well. And, clean for the most part. Overall, a 4/5. Good food, with a lot of options to choose from. I'll be back again for sure. read more

Location/ Ambiance 3/5- Noting fancy and not too much effort in the decoration but it nice that spacious with plenty of seating. Also it located in a quiet shopping center Food - 3.5/5- The buffet at lunch ($16.99) was decent not amazing but edible. It vary from many dishes but what I always get it the butter chickens, can never go wrong, Would I come here again? Yes if my coworker tell for me to grab lunch but it not like i am craving for it. read more

Paradise Indian Cuisine offers an AYCE weekday and weekend buffet, dine-in options, as well as catering options. The menu offers starters, tandoor entrees, veg and non-veg options, rice dishes, South Indian specialties, and even Indo-Chinese fare. We came here a few times for their lunch buffet, both weekday and weekend, and the latter is definitely better in terms of the variety. Just note that their prices are definitely higher than all other buffets! I usually go for: +Bhatura - this fried flour bread is so good for dipping; I actually prefer it to their naan! +the Butter Chicken - the sauce is thick & creamy, and great for dipping +the Chicken Curry - probably one of the most savory and addicting dishes on the menu; super flavorful + the tandoori chicken - usually cooked well-done and has the nice charred exterior; sometimes, it can be a bit wet, or it can be not as hot if you go later in the day +the Bhindi Vepudu - deep-fried okra with onions and spices; I usually am not a fan of okra, but Paradise's version is pretty yummy! Love the spices used in here +the gulab jamun - always hot, decadent, and a great way to finish a meal The spice level can be a bit inconsistent, as one visit can be a little less spicy, and other times, all offerings could have a huge kick! Bottled water is served, which I appreciate, and it's unlimited. Service here is always kind, welcoming, and friendly. I also like that they have jugs of hand sanitizers and disposable gloves to use. Plenty of parking in the small strip plaza lot. +AYCE lunch buffet available +friendly & kind staff +plenty of parking in the small strip plaza lot read more

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Did you find Paradise in Virginia Ray Ray? If that means " a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly where you would like it to be", the answer is a resounding Yes! I am enjoying the weekend buffet with my local pal Ren. The buffet is a beautiful smorgasbord wonderfully representing authentic dishes from the north, the south, the west and the east of the country- the east being huge because of the Chinese osmotic influence on north East Indian food; evident today from the Manchurian Cauliflower( photo) and the noodles. A delicious treat! Vegetarians rejoice with 5 different gorgeous options- eggplant, lentils, potatoes, cauliflower and okra. Meat lovers have three types of chicken, with lamb, goat and fish. There are three types of rice creations. A full salad bar. Three different tasty desserts. The fresh food is replenished every few minutes. The fried fish is marinated perfectly and we have onions, lemons and peppers for the garnish and the squeeze. The kids are loving the two types of hot bread, the basmati rice, the mango shakes, the noodles and the chicken nuggets. Everyone eat as much as you like. Happy faces, smiles and full tummies all around as the very attentive and caring staff pick up plates, deliver water bottles , shakes and sodas and ensure everyone is satisfied. $20 plus tax plus tip is a great weekend price per person. At a different level for me, the idealistic one - Paradise is indeed a place of love where folks from all over come together, sit down and enjoy food from all over, laughter and conversations all under one roof. Perhaps a mini microcosm of the ideal life in Paradise! read more

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Paradise is my current favorite Indian restaurant. I love Indian food, next to Italian it is my favorite and a few of my favorite places did not survive COVID, so I'm really glad Paradise did, and I am really glad they did not stop their AYCE buffet, because that is how I learn the names of the food I am eating. I love biryani chicken- it is probably my favorite dish of all, and the biryani at Paradise is really good. The chicken is tender and moist, and the rice is very flavorful and packs a little punch and gets my bald head sweating quite a bit. Beyond that, the butter chicken, tandoori, curry, and the other dishes are all very good. The goat curry is very spicy and delicious. One of my favorites is a mashed lentil dish that I do not know the name of, but I eat that stuff by dipping my naan (always delicious) and scooping it up. I always leave Paradise with a very full stomach and a really satisfied pallet. The service is always efficient and my to go orders are handled very quickly. I love the fact that they serve bottled water, too. Great job, Paradise staff- keep that great food coming! THANK YOU! read more

Best Indian Takeout Food we have had in the area. The staff was kind, and the food was timely and delicious.

The service was great! I enjoyed the paneer makhani as it was tasteful with different spices.

# don't go to this place . If you wanna to eat one of the worst foods in virginia go to this place ,trust me guys because i don't wanna give fake reviews. I had worst experience today, I ordered keema biriyani and chiken biriyani and some starters , we didn't eat any item on them because the food smells so bad and we asked staff to replace it but they gave us same food again, we spent 70 $ but did eat a single spoon of it . we left the entire food on the table but restaurant staff and manager never asked weather we like the food or no please don't waste your money read more

Not a better option to try out. I would rather prefer paradise biryani Pointe (near Woodland Park Cross, Herndon). I once got a housefly in the saalan biryani I order from Paradise Indian Cuisine when I ordered from Grubhub. Also, the food is too oily which is pretty unhealthy. read more

Paradise Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

If you like overly spiced , dry butter chicken , this is paradise for you! Very dissatisfying. I'm glad it was buy1 get 1 or else I'd be pretty pissed for $30 worth of dry spicy chicken... the spicy oil is literally separating from the sauce. The garlic naan was also very bland and chewy; definitely not worth $4. There are other better Indian spots. Heck, even buy a to go meal from the grocery and it'll be more tender read more

Paradise Indian Cuisine - Butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

We have been coming here for YEARS! We always walk out of here very happy and with a full stomach! Our service has always been great and due to us being regular costumers the manager has always made it a point to show us how much he respects and values our loyalty! Our family go to is the butter chicken, chicken 65, tiki masala, garlic naan, and chicken kabob! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu honestly. The owner is very nice and always goes out of his way to ensure we have a great dinner! 5 star We have catered multiple parties from here and our guests always ask us where it's from! read more

Paradise Indian Cuisine - Chicken 65 (Appt) is the best! - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Love the goat curry in the buffet. A competitive price with no frills place. Food is really good, but if you are looking for ambiance then this is not the place. read more

I ordered the butter chicken here for takeout. This is probably my favorite one I've tried in the area. I was practically licking off the leftovers from my plate. The sauce was tangy and had the perfect amount of spice. I'm looking forward to trying the other dishes here read more

Overall disappointed by the food. Manchurian appetizer : In my whole life I have never seen Manchurian slathered in ketchup. This was the most disappointing part of the food. They fried the Manchurian patty (supposed to be balls) and just added ketchup as sauce (see picture). We couldn't eat the Manchurian as it tasted like ketchup and threw away the whole app. Malai Kofta : Kofta were very good but overall the curry was very salty. Garlic Naan : Seemed they took the store bought naan you find in bread section and cooked them. Way too much oil or whatever grease they used. For a slow monday night dinner the food was very low quality. read more

Paradise Indian Cuisine - Manchurian appetizer dipped in ketchup - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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I really wanted to like the food here. It's a short walk for me and I LOVE Indian food. The problem is that the food here is way too spicy. I tried asking them to make mine not spicy (paneer butter masala) and now I am sitting here with my lips and mouth in serious pain. I attempted to get the waiter's attention by saying "excuse me" but he looked right at me and walked away. This was a 3 star review up until he did that. So... the food is much too spicy and they will not adjust it and the customer service is terrible. Edit: Ok, I finally got the guy's attention, my food was re-made and is better. Stars updated. read more

I had a lunch with friends at this place, and loved it! Sauces for each dish were amazing. Portions were pretty big, so we shared. Can't wait until they open a buffet read more

Paradise Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken, panir (something), and Lamb Biryani - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Ambiance and customer is good and attentive to customers needs. It's all about the food, I just want to have my Tandoori Chicken and curry not so much about the dessert mango lassi is fine with me. They have Tandoori chicken every day but not on weekends I guest the specialty is the dessert (Halwa). I'd rather stop by during the weekdays because the goat curry was tender than weekends when I drop by. The only disappointment is that they don't have the tamarind chutney or the green sauce for the Tandoori chicken nevertheless the buffet is fresh . read more

We have only ordered take out from here but have been very satisfied so far! The samosas are flaky and crusty on the outside with warm and soft potatoes on the inside. I wasn't blown away by their butter chicken but the shrimp curry is so good! It's very spicy and flavorful -- coming from a person who can tolerate spicy pretty well I must say, I had to reach for my water a handful of times more than usual. The lamb korma was more mild but I thought it had really good spices and it was nice and creamy. We had the aloo mutter curry as our veggie dish - it's basically potatoes and peas with medium spice. Will look forward to more Indian food cravings nights at our household! read more

Paradise Indian Cuisine - Vegetable Samosa - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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One location I am most dissatisfied and disappointed in. There were 3 in our group and we ordered from the menu. It would have been one star but for the excellent Dosa's 8/10. The Tandoori chicken 6/10 was slightly tougher than We would have liked but edible. The Manchurian Gobi 6/10 was slightly soft and looked like it had been double fried and than sauce added. Here is what disgusted us. The Saag Panir 0.1/10 was horrendous. It was stale and I actually throw up as soon as we left. Did not get sick but one of my fave dish was not for the faint stomach. It was slightly sour and the panir looked like it was fermenting. Don't know why I ate it. I guess benefit of doubt. The Chollay 5/10 was just ok. Was more middle India than Punjabi. The Tikka Masala 5/10 had too much cream in it. Like the whole dish was cream based and no "tadka". It was oily from being too creamy. We were so put off. Wish owner reads. Don't want to put any business down in this times however this was a bad experience. Last mango lassi was ok. Not used to fusion. Seems like it had rose sauce or something added. Hope they back up read more

Pretty decent food, clean restaurant and helpful staff. Came in for lunch on a busy Friday afternoon. Got there at noon which was right before the 1215ish rush. By 1245 the restaurant was packed! A good sign I thought. The buffet was full and clean and options were plentiful. Pretty good buffet options though I wish there was fish. I understand though that fish is pricey and not many buffets have it. Would have been a nice touch. Options were good only complaint - the nan was chewy and overcooked. The buffet was about $14 per person which was worth it. I'd come back. The reason for the 3 stars, they were short staffed and it took a while to get refills, coffee and the check plus the food wasn't flavored the way I expected. read more

Ordered takeout via Uber eat and it was delicious. I had the lamb kadai and chicken korma both spicy with garlic naan and the taste was excellent. Not as spicy as I would have liked but still good. Would have liked the lamb to be larger pieces instead of smaller ones but all in all solid takeout. read more

Great South Indian cuisine for family and friends, large party gatherings. Our favorites are the various kinds of dosa, masala or butter chicken, biryanis, and the onions or garlic naans read more

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The food and service here is better than any Indian restaurant I have been. They always take care of you ear. By far the best flavors I have enjoyed then any other Indian restuarant. We have become regulars here and eat a couple times a week. Indian Buffett. We go for the lunch buffet. Good selection of food. Spicy, flavorful and satisfys the curry craving. I quite enjoy the food here. Buffet with water to drink is $13.01. All you can eat. Food has a very nice spice. Good variety of items on the buffet. The cauliflower has an amazing flavor. To be fair i like everything on the buffett. We go there once maybe two times a week. Service is always spot on and the place is always clean. The staff are friendly since we go quite often we know them well. Probably my favorite Indian restuarant. They go out of there way to take care of you. read more

Paradise Indian Cuisine - Inside restaurant - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

I've been eating at Paradise for the last 3-4 years and I can confidently say this is one of the best Indian restaurants in the area Almost everything on the menu is amazing from the goat curry and rogan josh, the naan, paneer tikka, tandoori chicken - I've never had a bad experience here Whether you're sitting down to eat, getting take out or delivery they're always on point - food comes out pretty fast and always tastes great Don't hesitate to stop by here, you won't regret it! read more

I think this is the best Indian food Buffett in the area. Many good ones have come and gone, but this is my new favorite place. I've been eating there for about 9 months now on a weekly basis. Highly recommend. Service is fast and you get a free bottle of water for every meal. read more

With so many Indian restaurants it's hard to know which to choose. We really enjoyed our take out of chicken tikka masala and chicken 65 which was super tasty. Ordering and service was good too. read more

We ordered pick up here close to closing and we were so impressed with the speed of pick up, the quality of the food, and the portion sizes. This will definitely be a go- to for us! read more

Avoid the weekly buffet at all costs. The Palak Panner was stale, the desert, Double ka meetha was like just having been taken out of the freezer. There were a total of 5 people including me and my child. read more

They have really good Biryani and curries if you visit in the evenings. The lunch is a all-you-can-eat buffet. The service is good and eve the quality, the food is nice but I can say I have seen and ate better, though being a frequent over there I cant say a four for now.... Try the Thali with a curry, you get a lot of veggies, rice and naan which is a good bet. read more

Paradise Indian food is best and the service of owner / manager is best in this world. The food is always uniform and exactly like you like it. Owner is always super courteous and you can request anything special to your taste. Excellent menu selection. I give the place 10 out of 10. The place never disappoint me. read more

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We ordered take out from here yesterday because I was craving biryani and this was the closest Indian restaurant. We ordered one chicken biryani and one goat biryani. The food was ready quick which was good, but it should have been a red flag for poor food quality because good biryani usually takes at least 15-20 mins to prepare from my experience at other Indian restaurants. Chicken biryani: flavor was good but chicken was very dry. I am convinced this is old chicken from the previous day or even longer. The portion was good for takeout and I liked how they gave plenty of white and red sauce on the side. Goat biryani: I liked this more than the chicken. The meat was more juicy and it was also a generous portion. I am not sure if it was the goat biryani or something else but my boyfriend stared to feel sick shortly after eating this. I mainly had the chicken biryani and felt fine. Overall, I would not come here for biryani unless I make sure the meat is fresh beforehand. I would also check the food at the restaurant before taking out and raise a concern if the meat looks dry/old. I want to try their lunch buffet one day because it has better ratings to see if other dishes are better quality. read more

Paradise Indian Cuisine - Chicken and goat biryani take out - Indian Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

I usually order masala dosa from here and haven't really ordered anything else. I feel the kitchen staff is slow. I don't think it takes 1 hour to make dosas. I called for pickup on a Sunday and just at the 5 pm mark when they open up, was told 45 mins for 3 masala dosas to be made. Now between 2-4 they are closed so this is time to prep for the dinner time and taking orders. Not well planned out. read more

I often order from Baliywood Bistro or Tamarind, both of which are near my house. To their credit, Tamarind seems to always be slow for dine-in (even before Covid) but has great food. Tonight I wanted delivery, but my usual places weren't open after 9pm. I tried Paradise since they were still open. I got the saag paneer and butter chicken. I liked that the saag paneer had more cheese cubes than most places! That said, I ordered two garlic naan and both orders on one side were 80% black in color. I trieed to eat them anyways, but the burnt taste was overwhelming so I threw away 60% of the bread. The butter chicken was REALLY REALLY salty. The chicken pieces were also overcooked. It would seem hard to have "dry" chicken when it's surrounded by sauce, but that's what it was in this case. Honestly I willl likely throw away the butter chicken, and I already threw away most of the burnt naan. Really hoped for better, I'm not at all a picky eater but this was pretty bad. read more

worst restaurant in Virginia state!!!! 1) Idlies were hot outside - cold inside. Looks like they were storing in the refrigerator for days 2) Biriyani had a foul smell in the buffet, that one is also a refrigerated stuff Food in the buffet line is stored in the refrigerator for minimum 3 days read more

My first visit was 4-stars, but the second time around was less hip. Took a while for my server to come over and provide us water. The tandoori chicken was dry, but the butter chicken did not disappoint and the roti and naan were fresh. A little sad that the chutney selection seemed limited and the spinach paneer was luke warm. I was most disappointed that there was only orangw wedges and no fried dough balls with honey sauce for dessert. read more

This is the worst ever Indian restaurant ive been to. Please avoid it. The lunch buffet was what we went for and the best dishes here are yogurt rice, water and pickle. The rest of all are uncooked, tasteless and not sure what its called. ambience was good, Thanks to the owner here for spoiling that too with his attitude . Sambar,brinjal curry is a joke . read more

There was a total of nine people in the nearly two hours I was at the restaurant last Monday evening. The Taj Mahal beer was flat, the fish fry appetizer served with raw onions was bland, and the Tandoori Chicken was so so at best.  During the entire time I was there not one of three people EVER asked me how my food was or if I wanted something else, AND not one of them smiled, actually the server stared at me twice almost wanting to know how dare I upset his evening.  I requested one of the hundreds of 'flyers' displayed under the glass table tops, but was rudely told no.  I've dined around the world several times over.    This experience was PATHETIC! read more