What a wonderful treat Turmerica was! We were looking for a restaurant in the area and did an AI search with this being highly rated. I would not normally have chosen a vegetarian restaurant, but I can't wait to go back. A lovely ambiance, excellent service with helpful recommendations, and the food was amazing and fresh. We loved the fried cauliflower - Crispy Cauli Marvel and the potato and paneer - Turmerica Kofta Elegance. read more

Turmerica by Tanvi Modi - Indian Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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I came seeking a taste of Gujrati food, but was recommended to try their Pubjabi thali. I obliged. What emerged was a really fantastic thali. Sometimes these sampler platter dishes have a feel of being lazy or like they just throw whatever in there, but this was beautifully presented and offered an excellent mix of tastes and textures, including multiple appetizers and desserts, and even a drink, though it turns out that I'm not a huge chaas fan. I got a chai instead and otherwise wolfed down the entire mess on an empty stomach. While the strip mall setting isn't special, it was a nicely decorated place inside. I've tried to go before and found it packed at peak times, so I was glad I took the opportunity on a slower midweek night. The menu is vegetarian and offers markings for various niche dietary needs as well. read more

Turmerica by Tanvi Modi - Pubjabi Thali - Indian Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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(4.5/5) Turmerica is a refreshing addition to the Indian dining scene--a pure vegetarian restaurant that doesn't feel limiting in the slightest. The decor is modern, vibrant, and welcoming, setting the stage for a great meal. What really stood out here were the local Gujarati specialties. The dhokla sandwich was light yet flavorful, and the patra was deliciously spiced and perfectly balanced. Alongside those traditional dishes, we loved their street food offerings--the bhel and chaat were bursting with flavor and had that perfect mix of tangy, crunchy, and spicy. The paneer chili was another highlight, packed with bold seasoning and a nice Indo-Chinese kick. Curries rounded out the meal with rich, comforting flavors that didn't disappoint. Service was attentive and warm throughout our visit, which made the whole experience even better. We came here to celebrate my mother's birthday, and the staff helped make it feel special from start to finish. Overall, Turmerica is proof that a vegetarian menu can still deliver variety, flavor, and fun. If you're looking for authentic Indian dishes with a modern touch, this is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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Vegetarian restaurant with service that doesn't do justice to the ambiance. We were surprised why this place has not so good reviews but after reading most of them, you tend to agree that their biggest challenge is service. The paneer gotalo was great, the vada pav was pretty good! Palak chat is top notch as well. Highly recommend reservations if you plan on visiting on weekends read more

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Love this place! Great ambiance and the food is amazing. It is all vegetarian but you will not miss the meat. Best Indian food in this area!!! read more

Good food, the ambiance is good. The service is amazing. Will recommend if anyone wants to try Indian vegetarian food read more

Turmerica by Tanvi Modi - Punjabi thali - Indian Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

I visited Turmerica for a weeknight dinner and it was fantastic. In my opinion some of the best Indian food I've tried in the area. Some may think it is more on the pricey side but you get what you pay for in terms of quality, cleanliness, service, and presentation. Definitely worth it for me. These are the dishes we tried, I recommend all of them. vegetable Manchurian for an appetizer which was a highlight - great gravy and mini Manchurian balls cooked perfectly Paneer Pasanda (signature dish) - excellent curry with very unique taste compared to a basic mahkani or tikka masala sauce Kofta - also unique take on a kofta dish, in a red gravy with sweet filling in the middle of the kofta. This was my least favorite but still tasty and worth a try to taste something new Baingan - this was a delish eggplant dish, a lil Smokey taste, spicy and great consistency Naan - garlic, bullet, and cheese+jalapeño all 3 were great. The cheese jalapeño is a filled with cheese so it is a bit heavy. The other naans were a great crispy to chewy ratio read more

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Turmerica by Tanvi Modi is a hidden culinary gem that transports guests to the vibrant streets of India with each flavorful bite. It is a true celebration of tradition and innovation, offering a menu that beautifully marries classic recipes with modern twists. As soon as guests step inside Turmerica, they are greeted by the warm aromas of spices blending together harmoniously. The inviting ambiance sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Each dish is a work of art, showcasing the rich and complex flavors that define Indian cuisine. From North Indian, Punjabi, to Gujarati dishes, it is a unique variety of options, many which can be made Jain & Swaminarayan friendly (no onion and no garlic). What sets Turmerica apart is not just the exceptional food, but also the impeccable service. The staff goes above and beyond to make every guest feel welcomed and cared for, ensuring that each visit is nothing short of extraordinary. Food - 8/10 Ambiance - 9/10 Service - 9.5/10 read more

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We had a wonderful dining experience. The food was outstanding--we enjoyed the Gujarati thali, palak paneer, and perfectly soft puris. The service was prompt, and the staff was courteous and welcoming. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making the meal even more enjoyable. read more

Turmerica by Tanvi Modi - Gujarati Thali - Indian Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Came to Turmerica in Sterling for dinner on a Saturday night and was surprised by how quiet it was, especially for prime weekend hours. This is a vegetarian Indian restaurant, and I was really looking forward to trying the thali. Unfortunately, it's not available on weekends after a certain time, even though it's still listed on the menu. That limitation isn't noted on the website or in the in-store menu, which was disappointing. The hot and sour soup was the standout of the meal -- deeply gingery, hot, and nicely spiced. Easily the best thing we ordered. The appetizers were also strong: the tikki chaat and crispy cauliflower Manchurian were bright, tangy, and flavorful. The mains didn't land as well. The undhiyu tasted like the spices hadn't been cooked out properly and felt harsh and unbalanced -- one to skip. The paneer gotala lacked texture and came across as spicy but mushy. The paneer naan arrived hot, though the filling didn't quite work for me. The tadka dal was fine but unremarkable. Service was friendly but inconsistent. Our waiter brought out appetizers piping hot and kept water refilled, but then disappeared, and we had to track him down to order our mains. Overall, there were some bright spots, especially the soup and appetizers, but the uneven execution and service make this a place I'd only return to selectively -- mainly for the soup. read more

Very nice food and service Gujrati thali and Punjabi thali also perfect Gujrati and Punjabi test

I have truly never enjoyed Indian vegetarian food at a totally Indian vegetarian restaurant in my life as much as I did at Turmerica. They have a way of putting something special in every dish and it ensures that you leave with a fantastic experience. I have been there twice and it has been super both times. I will be returning for sure. read more

1) We went to Tumerica to enjoy the Tumerica Special as listed on their Dinner Menu only to be told they don't serve the Tumerica Special for Dinner on weekends. We checked for fine print for any exceptions before we decided to go for 1 entree that was SUPPOSED to be the restaurant SPECIAL on the DINNER menu. 2) Following this, we tried to order 3 different entrees with a Mild spice level, which also was rejected stating the specific dishes were not available to be made to the requested spice level. 3) We ordered 1 thing but were served a different thing. (Among 10 tables, only 1 other table was occupied so we doubt it was due to them being extremely busy). 4) Finally, for dessert, we requested a dish from the menu, and ofcourse, they didn't have it. So, sadly this restaurant experience was a disappointment for multiple reasons. The place looked nice however the food that was served was mediocre for the steep prices we paid. read more

Very good service. Location is a bit far out but definitely worth the food! Very generous servings! First thali place that actually give you decent portions - each portion tastes different than the other (in a good way) no unnecessary red coloring to food that never needed it! Try it and thank me later! read more

Turmerica by Tanvi Modi - Thali - Indian Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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We had a reservation to the restaurant and when we walked in and asked for the booth we were told they are "reserved". We mentioned that we have a reservation and got another excuse. Gave up and sat at the table. Disappointed nevertheless. Food was good and had good flavor. Ambiance and decoration was good but nothing to write home about. I would consider coming back only for the undhiyu! I hope they can do better with service read more

Turmerica by Tanvi Modi - Patra Pleasure - Indian Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Authentic Indian flavors in every bite. Enjoyed every dish we ordered. Service was really fast. Loved the food presentation and the special plates to eat. We also ordered Amul cheese paneer gotalo, which was very good. read more

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Everything from food , service to ambiance was exceptional. We really enjoyed the food. Everything was fresh and freshly prepared. Thanks to the staff for accommodating us in spite of their closing time for kitchen was 2.30 pm. read more

It is a very good place... great ambience.. fantastic presentation of food. Awesome fir celebrations. The staff was very responsive to our needs. We celebrated a birthday dinner and all items tasted great. The place is clean, the food was served at the right temperatures, service was quick. Overall a 5/5. Highly recommend this place. Ram Bala read more

Very good food, pure vegetarian. Nice ambience. Good customer service. Worth to drive to enjoy the delicious food. Amazing dessert.

Stopped on a Saturday afternoon for the Rajasthani thali. Service was very slow as its still a relatively new spot. However even for water and coke it took 30 minutes. Place is clean and beautiful. Menu looked very different and promising. However we were there for Dal Bati which came as Thali. Main reason for deducting one star was the taste. Bati was hard and dry and so was the choorma. Papad ki sabzi was standout. Dal gatta and kadi were average. There are better Rajasthani thalis in this area. The jalebi rabri was the star of show but felt a bit less. For the price with tip it would had been fair except the tastes. Looking forward to try their other items which they are usually famous for. read more

Turmerica by Tanvi Modi - Papad ki sabzi - Indian Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Many thanks to Ms Tanviben Modi For opening "TURMERICA". This place is a GEM! Outstanding service. This place is worth a special trip though! Omg!! I've been a vegetarian for my whole life and this is one of the best meals I've ever had. Seriously! The place is really beautiful, and the wait staff was super attentive and friendly. You'll love this place and the food. Me & my wife had thali. I had Gujarati thali & my wife had Punjabi thali & all items were perfectly made to the correct Gujarati and Punjabi taste. awesome food. Takes you back to India. A+++++++++++ FOOD 5/5 SERVICE 5/5 AMBIANCE 5/5 read more

Turmerica by Tanvi Modi - Punjabi thali - Indian Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Move aside Rupa Vira, Tanvi Modi is in town. After previously ordering food from her home, which we loved, we were soo excited to find out Tanvi Modi now has her own restaurant. The restaurant is bright and modern. Husband and I both ordered the lunch thali, which was delicious, my husband also tried the soup and Mango lassi which he enjoyed. We will definitely be back to try out the rest of the menu. read more

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Turmerica has excellent food with authentic spices and consistently delicious flavors. I also loved the friendly service and warm ambiance, which make it one of the best Indian dining experiences in DC. read more

My wife, son, and I had dinner at Turmerica last night. The service fast and polite. The appetizers were savory and sweet. We had the Crispy Lilva Bites, I would highly recommend that appetizer it was exactly what I expected when reading the description. We also ordered various naans and several Dals. The ginger was delicious, I would have preferred it minus the milk. All in all it was an amazing dining experience. Also wanted to thank our friends Susan and Allen who recommended this establishment. read more

This review is for only the thali. Both Gujarathi and Punjabi thali were really good and tasted fresh. The variety on the platter were good and the quantity was decent. But the issue is the price. Charging at the level of Bombay Club/Rasika at what is basically a suburban strip mall restaurant is a little much. I saw that they offer the thalis at a cheaper price on weekdays (by $5), which probably is a more opt than the weekend price. I don't know if the weekday thali is a smaller version of weekends. Also when you charge at a higher level, you have an expectation of higher service and that was lacking. The restaurant itself was clean and nicely furnished. read more

Had an amazing meal and ate way too much. The menu is super fun and inspired, this chef knows how to make amazing flavor and texture read more

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While the food was good, it seemed very pricey for the kind of ambiance and service. Limited to Vegetarian dishes.

The decor and service were 90+ amazing(no complaints) The appetizers were 70% amazing(2/6 weren't as fresh/crisp as expected) The entrees were 50% amazing (2/4 sweeter than expected even for Gujarati?) read more

Very expensive "Grand Sunday buffet" for mediocre dishes, not great taste, limited options, meh service and the fact that everyone above 4yo is charged full price of $29/person + taxes etc. We were a group of 12, including 6 kids, 3 under 8 year, most of us are vegetarian so we were looking forward but we wasted $500, unsatisfied and felt cheated. Never going back and advise you to stay away too. read more

I was expecting much more from the resturant, but didn't like. I ordered daal makhni, paneer burji and both was really salty. It was not a good experience. read more

Chutney, appetizers, entree, desserts, lassi--all delicious. Plenty of seating, parking, and vegetarian options. read more

Turmerica by Tanvi Modi - Kachori - Indian Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Service was very good. Ambiance was nice. Buffet was not good. It was a mix of Indo-Chinese and Gujarati. Bathroom was dirty. I wouldn't eat there again. read more

We have been to this restaurant three times since its opening. The first time with 4 members of our family, second time with one additional friend, the third time with another family. We were excited to compare Turmerica with Rupa Vira at first, sure it beats out most restaurants in the area after the second and decidedly depressed after the third. We would have rated the first visit 4/5, the second 5/5 and the third at 0/5. After the second visit, we made it a point to thank the Chef and all the wait staff who made the visit incredibly "tasty" and enjoyable. "Ram" who waited on us at the second visit was a thrill to have making recommendations on choices. First, kudos to the decor designer - excellent attention detail. One area to improve, I would encourage the restaurant to keep the shades down - for the evening service, the sun is reflected directly on your face and it is hard to be comfortable. Second, hire some professional wait staff to, (or retain those who) make customers feel comfortable. "Ram" from the second visit was outstanding. We had the same staff member wait on us for the first and third visit. Did not do a good job. Entrees arrived before plates. New plates arrived before the dirty ones were cleared off. Serving entrees with the same dirty hands used to clear dirty dishes is not acceptable. Three, when a group calls ahead to make reservation, give them some space for the size of the reservation party. The same wait staff refused to chain 3 tables for a party of 8 saying it would waste the space that could seat 10 and would only pull 2 together that would seat 6 asking us to adjust. Needed a lot of convincing. It is not enjoyable when the first 15 minutes of your outing starts with an argument. Four, maintain the consistency of the dishes even if the menu needs to be trimmed. For the third visit, none of the apps or entrees were good. Flavor, freshness, thoroughness (fully baked) were all lacking. Items were not fresh, were over or undercooked. For a restaurant to go from a 5/5 on every item ordered to 0/5 on all item ordered is a bad swing. Last, if a customer reaches out to offer feedback on the food and service, provide a venue. I reached out through the website to offer some feedback. Never heard back, and so, the comments are out here. Starting a restaurant or any business is really hard and one that has retail presence is one of the hardest things to do. But if the menu is as expensive as some of the top notch ones downtown, it is time to pay closer attention to consistency of the food and service as much as the elegance in the dining room. We will visit once more after some time elapses in the hopes of having a 5/5 visit. read more

The restaurant's interior and ambiance was good, but the food we ordered was horrible. Today we tried 3 of their fast food items that they had noted as "signature items" in the menu. 1. Vada Pav- it was too salty, Patel Brothers has better Vada pavs. I have never seen or ate vada with coriander seeds. 2. Dabeli Royal- it was so sweet hat it tasted like crushed up dates in a bun. 3. Aloo Tikki Chaat- The name should be Raddga Patties not Aloo Tikki Chaat, it only had chole with tiny tikkis. We could only finish one of the Vada Pavs. We left most of the other two items because they were not eatable. The worst thing was that the waiter did not even question why we left most of the food. He just came and charged the bill. Overall the only good thing out of all the food was the bread and chutneys. I guess we won't be going there again. read more

Very expensive for super spicy mediocre food. Not worth the hype being a Gujarati restaurant. Wish they improve the food!!!

Wow! Great portions and so tasty! They smelled almost as good as they tasted. The service was outstanding portions were generous and everything tasted great. We will certainly be back and highly recommend! read more

Turmerica by Tanvi Modi - Spinach Paneer Pasanda - Indian Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

The food was excellent. We ordered Lilva kachori, dal tadka and okra masala with their signature basundi! The service was amazing and the ambiance quite ethnic read more

1) order person not even bother to ask for spice level 2) Chinese foods are to spicy and not at all good chef don't know how to cook schezwan rice 3) pavbhaji was like Aloomuter subji and name given was mumbai pavbhaji 4) AC was not properly set and after asking also nothing taken care 5) table was not properly set Finally looks all other reviews are given by relatives only Didn't prefer to visit again and suggest others not to go. read more

The signature chinese cigar were store bought Costco spring rolls. The food was below average for the high prices.

A group of ladies went for lunch a few weeks ago. The ambiance and décor were good. As were the servers courteous. We had made a reservation for lunch with the owner, but the servers had no idea we were coming. So they scrambled to put tables together for 10 of us. Then the food.... I wanted to order a roti with my meal. Was told they didn't order enough supplies for it!! What??? Not excusable! So, of course, we had to order the more costly naans etc. (Hmmmm). As for the dishes we ordered only vegetarian options and the prices were extremely high, considering it was lunch. I specifically told the server I cannot eat spicy food, so asked if they could make it mild. He said yes, but my food was so spicy, I could barely eat it. Not mild at all!! My friend's Undhiu was a very small dish of vegetables and spices and no way could they justify the cost!! So, all in all, it was very disappointing and I will not be returning, nor can my family eat there because of the overly spicy food. I paid $30 for a dish of vegetables, 1 naan and raita!! Not acceptable. read more