Tandoori Fairfax has the best samosas and pakora. I went there on a weekday afternoon. We were the only ones there but the food was so fresh and delicious. I will definitely be going back. They had the best samosas and pakora that I think I've ever had. Their momos are also delicious. The palak paneer was good. The garlic naan was fresh and fluffy but I wish it had more chew. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Even though we live in the area, we have never tried this place until tonight. The appetizer momo was incredible as well as the garlic naan. Although the food took a little bit of time, it was understandable and worth the wait. I got the chicken vindaloo which had the right amount of spice and my husband got the chicken sekuwa. Overall it was a great meal and we will definitely be back! read more

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Amazing food. Empty restaurant today you should 100% go here. Had the Goat Karachi with garlic naan and it was amazing. Staff is great. Nice and clean place. read more

Tandoori - Lamb Karachi - Indian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

3.5 stars. Decent Indian food but lacking in flavor. I tried both the butter chicken and the spinach paneer and both of them were missing something like spices or flavor, but I'm not sure what. The butter chicken was better than the spinach dish. I also didn't love the chicken in this dish because it was dry and a bit hard but I liked the sauce. The chicken momo were delicious however! The naan was plain but fluffy. I probably won't order from here again. read more

This used to be the former Buffalo Wings place and you can tell. There is a MASSIVE events room, and then a smaller area up from where they seat people. The menu is pretty open and I didn't realize but they have Nepalese and Indian food. I ordered the veggie biryani and the chef is very accommodating. I noticed they didnt' have the paneer tikka masala which is normally my go to but the chef said they could make it. We ordered the garlic naan, delicious. The server was very attentive and came back several times to check on us. read more

Good service. Friendly staff. Genuine Nepali food. Small place. Has a bar and buffet as well.

Great service and very good Indian food. They are also accommodating; l just wanted Chana Masala to go, as a side order. They don't have that on the Menu. They gave me the full order at a discounted price, which was very nice, thank you! read more

The food is excellent at Tandoori. I arrived and shared a salad and naan appetizer with a friend. Both items were fresh and tasty. Our server was attentive and answered all questions about the food. I ordered kadai paneer, which had the spice and peppers I enjoy. Note there is an event space attached to the restaurant, and it includes a bar. It's a bit dated, but quite large. Use it if you prefer fantastic Indian/Nepali food and don't mind plain decor. read more

Amazing authentic Indian food. I will be returning! The butter chicken and garlic naan was fantastic

I've only had a few items from Tandoori Fairfax, but their momos are pretty good. I got a few packed for my family yesterday, and they all liked them also. They were having a private event in the main dining area, but that didn't seem to slow the kitchen down at all. My order was prepared quickly. read more

Tandoori - Vegetarian Steamed Momos - Indian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Everything was outstanding!!! Beginning with the staff being very kind and helpful at every given moment, to the perfection of the food. Well done and thank you!!! read more

Went for lunch and ordered the butter chicken, steamed chicken momos, garlic naan, and mango lassis. Food was great. Hit the spot for what I was looking for. Service was great, very kind people. Front dining area is cozy. Bathroom was very clean. read more

I try to broaden my culinary experiences and Tandoori makes it happen. Great food, great service, and a very authentic feel. This is a popular place among the Indian crowd as witnessed by the weddings and birthdays being celebrated here. Give it a try. read more

i've ordered here for takeout twice and it never disappoints! they give you large portions especially for the price and their garlic naan bread is to die for, totally recommend this hidden gem read more

On a cold winters night, delivery from Tandoori is all you need. From perfectly crispy samosas, fresh naan, and whatever else, everything else has been great! My husband had lamb saag and I had mutter paneer. The saag is incredibly fresh and light, and focuses on the spinach. The paneer is perfectly cooked, and the rest of the dish is well balanced. Food has always been made accurately and delivered quickly. read more

I noticed this place the other day after driving by a few times. My family loves Nepali food so I stopped in to try it. I had the chicken momo which were excellent. The sauce had a nice bit of spice and was yummy. I also had the Wai Wai Sadeko which was crunchy, flavorful and a bit spicy. The owner came out to say hello which was very nice and the waitress was polite and knowledgeable. The menu had a lot of good stuff on it so I will be back. read more

Tandoori - Wai Wai Sadeko - Indian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I'm not a Indian food expert but it was really good to me ! Found this place on yelp on the humble and decided to give it a shot. Samosas were good and the food was ready promptly. I used the yelp order service. read more

Tandoori - Palak Paneer Tandoori Chicken - Indian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

No lunch buffet despite many places advertising one....need to update social media as well

Clean restaurant. Fresh good quality food. I tried their Momo many times which is very good. Nice people. I appreciate their hospitality.

Food is hit or miss..sometimes the chicken in the butter chicken seems stale..other times it's seems freshly made.

The food here is ALWAYS amazing. I tried the honey butter chicken and its probably one of the best things ive ever tasted. The service was super nice and friendly. This could very well be one of the best Indian food spots in NOVA. They normally have alot of people getting take out but nothing beats sitting down and enjoying food freshly as it comes out. Ive also gotten take out from them multiple times and each time its consistently good! Seating area is smaller if you come for dinner! Love this place 10/10 recommend. read more

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Flavorful meat with Indian spices! We enjoyed wine and Chicken Momo for appetizers. For dinner we enjoyed lamb curry and lamb with spinach. The garlic naan is fluffy and tasty! Try Tandoori Nights you will love it! read more

Tandoori - Lamb Curry , Spinach Lamb, Garlic Naan, Chicken Momo - Indian Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I went to this restaurant this year found it on google and it was pleasant surprise food was really good ans the service was great servers are super nice and the portion sizes were great we ate a lot here and I don't regret spending my hard earned money here read more

Ordered butter chicken, pakora, aloo gobi, chicken momos, garlic naan, regular naan and rice thru grub hub. Asked for everything to be made mild. My order was perfectly filled and the food was piping hot. Their mild is still a bit hotter than I'm used to in NOVA, but the flavors and spices were amazing. I'll definitely order from them again. read more

Love, love, love the food!! I tried other restaurants when they're closed on Mondays, and was disappointed every time. I just have to wait until Tuesday to eat Indian! Every dish I've tried was great! I just wish they had Goat Palak. read more

$10 for an Indian lunch buffet is a good deal! And there's plenty of options to choose from (at least 15, probably more like 20). I've been here twice, and it seems like they rotate the dishes they offer too. I am a huge fan of the naan bread they bring to your table - so delicious and freshly made! They also had veggie pokoda (basically deep fried zucchini fritters) that were really delicious. There were a lot of yummy options that you would expect to find at an Indian buffet (curries and sauces), and even though I don't consider myself to be much of an Indian food person, I found plenty to enjoy. They even offer salad and a dessert option as part of the buffet! read more

I have only tried this place once, so take this with a grain of salt. I ordered the butter chicken, which was pretty tasty. However, the portions are tiny. It's only good for two servings (1 if you're really hungry). The naan was both burnt and soggy at the same time. My experience might have been different if I dined in. I ordered online through the website, and did not experience any delays. I'd consider coming back if I'm in the area to give it another chance. I'm not going to do takeout again though, because of the portion sizes. read more

This place is a go-to for our butter chicken craving! Love the garlic naan and samosas too! Took away 1 star because of the price and pick up/carry out service; my rating would be closer to 3.5 stars. The past couple of times I ordered online for pick up, no one was at the front when I entered. I had to wait for a while... and one time even had to peek in the kitchen to see if I could get someone's attention... so not the greatest experience there, but went back for the food. read more

l'm there for the haluwa. Creamy, toffee, coffee, and caramel are the flavors that are foodgasming in my mouth when I enjoy my haluwa, an authentic Nepali dessert original. Think if Haagen Daz coffee ice cream made a warm pudding that's haluwa, the bees knees. Tandoori Nights is an established restaurant chain that serves the DMV; there's one in Annandale, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, and now they have one here, in Fairfax City. Located to the right of the Safeway along Old Lee Highway, Tandoori Nights has an all you can eat buffet everyday for only 8.99 11 AM - 3 PM. Kids eat free, up to 5 years old, over 5 to 10 year olds eat half price :D Great place to bring friends and family, obviously if you want to introduce your kid or kids to fine Indian/Nepali cuisine. They have a full service bar and their bartenders are great; I was there the other night and Alex and Tommy were holding down the fort while there was a special banquet party and would not let the guy with a "digital ID" grab an IPA. Lol, they know what they're doing. 20 drafts on tap, including Graffiti House, New Belgium Ranger IPA, DC Brau, Summer Shandy, Sam Adams Summer Ale, Golden Ox, and Blood Line Flying Dog. read more

This is one of my go to lunch spots in the area. They have a little buffet station that gets changed up everyday. They've recently bumped up the buffet by a dollar but it's still worth it. On the side, there is a complementary green tea table, which oddly enough pairs very well with the different spices. read more

On a chance night the managers here don't actually know the difference between korma (cashew based) and butter chicken (tomato based) curries. Further, if you place an order via the Yelp website, you'll find that deep in the hidden contractual agreement Tandoori Nights is not liable to refund you or replace your order. I spent about $93 for appetizers and 3 kormas (pre-delivery fee). I received appetizers and 3 butter chickens: there was absolutely nothing I could do to get my incorrect order rectified or refunded. Tandoori nights: not what it used to be over a decade ago in Fairfax. Beware; call first. Ask the manager what korma is (or what ingredients are in your favorite curry). There's no excuse for creative license; after calling to poll 4 other business, I can earnestly state every other Indian restaurant in Fairfax agrees that korma is cashew based, not tomato based. Then there's Tandoori Nights... In sum I lost a $93 wager on that risk I took when I placed an order for 3 kormas and received butter chicken instead. They happily took my money, my time (Talking with delivery support and the restaurant in repetition) and most of all, my appetite. I argued up and down the chain with the management of this restaurant that korma is not tomato based, and yet Tandoori Nights insists it is. Literally ....what? After all that stress just to get a meal, instead of watching "Welcome to Willets" and enjoying a luxury take out on a lazy Sunday I hit the treadmill. Hard. Instead. If that's what you're looking for, use that cash to join the gym; your money, your time, your plans, and adrenaline will better be much better spent. read more

Loved the goat curries. The meat was very tender and was just awesome. The place is pretty big. There was a party going on when we stepped in for dinner. The servers were professional and nice. Food- 4.7/5 Service - 4.7/5 Ambiance - 4.5/5 read more

We're fans of Tandoori Nights in Bethesda (and Gaithersburg). Last night we went to a show at GMU's Center for the Arts and were looking for a restaurant in Fairfax to take our daughter and her two friends before the show. I found Tandoori Nights Fairfax and thought the girls would like it, so we made a reservation. We're off to a good start for a fun night. Unfortunately, Tandoori Nights Fairfax let us down. First things first: Tandoori Nights Fairfax is not Tandoori Nights in Bethesda. I don't know if there is any connection. I certainly hoped so, but wow, was I mistaken. First off, when we pulled into the parking lot we found ourselves at a large strip mall. I should have called an audible and found another restaurant, but everyone shrugged off the exterior with the expectation of good food. When we got to the door, we learned the restaurant was closed for a private party, but would seat us in a weird fish bowl front room. I would have thought this would be an important bit of information to give customers when the make a reservation. But that didn't happen. From there it was all downhill: torn tablecloth, dirty floor, bent silverware, mishmash of TVs making noise, waitresses who struggled to do the basics, and food that was unappetizing. It was such a disappointment. Am giving them two stars because I'm hoping it was an off night for them; but really, to not tell us the dining room was booked for a party? Don't be greedy. Focus on the party and don't take other diners. But more troubling was the food was not good. All can be forgiven with sublime food. But yours was not. Such a disappointment and an embarrassment for us as we were entertaining friends. read more

Excellent Indian. Three dishes all well done and nicely seasoned--Channa, Dahl Makan, chicken tandoori. Bread is plentiful and expertly made. Perfect rice. Highly recommended for COVID delivery to keep your belly happy. read more

No atmosphere, cheap but good variety of buffet food. The food temperature was Luke warm at best but essentially cold. Inside is dark and gloomy but our server was nice. I wasn't a huge fam of this experience but you can get the lunch buffet for $10 which is a really good deal to try everything. I typically love butter chicken but this one was just okay. I think I would have been much more impressed if the food was actually hot or warm when I got it. I did like the naan we received it was warm but definitely not the best I've had. Long story short I do not think I would go back. 2.5 stars but rounding up. read more

Their jhol momo is amazing! The jhol, or the soup/achaar part, is deliciously flavorful. Spicy and just sour enough. Highly recommend giving it a try. read more

Definitely worth a trip during their lunch buffet hours. Fellow Yelp elite Lauren and I get together for lunch and found a buffet with 10+ menu items, ranging from salad, soup, rice pudding, butter chicken and other various dishes. Everything was pretty good, but just wish the pakora was hot and crispy; however I know you can't expect pakora sitting on a burner to stay hot and crunch forever. Service was fast and the lassi was so good. What stung was that a glass of lassi was half the lunch buffet, but hey that's a testament to how inexpensive the buffet was. More people came as we were dining so it gets a lot of good traffic! read more

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I have heard about this place in a festival as they catered their butter chicken and chana masala, apparently, the location in Fairfax is much better and different than the one in Bethesda! During this whole devastating government shutdown they even provided government workers with free lunch buffet. The amount of food provided is a lot and delicious! From naan, cauliflower, okra, butter chicken, goat, rice, chana and more! The service is great, food is amazing, restaurant is clean and it seems like they always have a great amount of deals which is captivating to customers! Will definently be back! read more

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It was our 1st time at tandoori nights We were very happy with our multiple orders. My wife and I had Marinated chickpeas, Chicken tikka masala and and lamb chops.. We also had an appetizer, Which was delicious. A very nice young waitress Provided excellent service. We will be back. read more

High expectations due to positive reviews; quite turned off instead. Ordered two orders of lamb vindaloo, one matter paneer, and an order of samosas for carryout. Food was just coming ready upon arrival so that was a good start, no waiting. Arrived home (live within 2 miles of restaurant) and opened food to find the matter paneer to be too oily. Tasted above average for the dish, but way too unhealthy. The two vindaloo's were literally swimming in oil. I proceeded to spoon 6 soup spoons of pure oil off of the top of each order and set them aside to dig in to our samosas. Upon handling the samosas, our hands were immediately made slick with oil and the filling was oil soaked as well -- frying temperature too low would be my first guess. After the samosas, back to the vindaloo. After sitting for about five minutes, the oil was back on top of the food. Spooned another two soup spoons of oil off the top of each container and dug in to the food. Taste was okay, spice level was sadly lacking (vindaloo is supposed to be a fiery dish, this was about the same heat level as a Chic-Fil-A Spicy chicken sandwich. I asked for the dish to be extra spicy but wasn't expecting much as the menu stated "heat level cannot be changed." Mistake, big mistake. A restaurant should cater to their guests, not take guests for granted. If a guest wants the food they are paying for to be a certain way, then should honor the requests or their first time customers will never morph into repeat guests (the holy grail for restaurants in suburban settings). Overall, underwhelming and disappointing. They can't use the excuse of being too busy either, there were three diners in the restaurant, and one other carry-out order when I arrived to pick-up the food. Hopefully, for their sake, they will correct these errors or they will be on Yelp's "permanently closed" list sooner rather than later. Wish them well, but I'll never know. Don't see any reason to return when there are two other established Indian restaurants very close by that offer higher quality dishes. read more