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    Urban Tandoor

    4.0 (372 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Vegetable Samosa
    Ed D.

    Very good food. We came there for dinner for 8 and we somehow had the whole restaurant to ourselves. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, the samosa, garlic naan, the coconut with cherry naan which was so different but good, almost tasted like a dessert. I ordered the coconut shrimp and it was very tasty with huge tiger shrimp. I also got a mango lassi for a drink. Everything was delicious. Service was very good. The biggest surprise was that we were there by ourselves, so it was a great venue to have a good conversation with my team.

    Riley G.

    I always walk by this place and have been meaning to give it a try. On Sunday, I came in with a friend. The restaurant itself is very organized and have a ton of tables. We were quickly and nicely greeted and sat within seconds of being there. Our server, took our drink orders and told us we could go to the buffet whenever we were ready, no menu or anything needed. They have a ton of delicious options like their vegetable samosas, soups, chicken, rice, fruits, desserts and more. I loaded food on my plate and loved every single bite. I was surprised that my total only came to around $26 with tip included for an all you can eat buffet. I would definitely go again!

    Naan, daal makhani, palak paneer, biryani, etc
    Zarin B.

    Went for a Monday lunch buffet with my boyfriend because didn't feel like making anything at home. Service: A+, the waiters were amazing. Every time we got up off the table to get more food our old plate would magically disappear. And they were very attentive with refilling our water. Ambiance is nice, can be a place for a casual work lunch or a nice dinner with friends. Food was delicious and great value for $15 on the weekdays! I tried a bit of everything: Chicken biryani - flavorful with tender large chicken pieces. Really good! Dal makhani - classic and tasty made with black lentils. Palak paneer - yummy!! I could eat so much of this. Had plenty of paneer pieces that I took advantage of. Butter chicken - really good, slightly tangy. Had tender large chicken pieces. Chili paneer - this felt special! Was delicious and had to get seconds. Tandoori chicken - our favorite, was super flavorful and tender and smoky. Must be eaten with lemon squeezed on and with the raw onions between bites. Chaat - yummy with the mint and tamarind chutneys on top. Onion bhaji - classic Indian appetizer. Especially good with the mint and tamarind chutneys. Chicken curry - okay - not anything really special! Carrot halwa - so good!! Can't even tell it's made with carrots. Not too sweet and plenty of nuts in it. Rice pudding - also really good and not too sweet. This is def our new neighborhood spot for tasty lunches that fill us up all day!

    Hunter B.

    I had heard about the lunch buffet at this place and I know I had to try it. It was less than $20 for ayce lunch on a weekend in a busy area so it might be one of the best deals around. We got there around the time they opened so it was a real easy time getting food from the buffet. All the meat dishes and naan were great. My favorite was their chicken sekuwa. Quality food and great price, a must go spot!

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    Wilton P.

    I've been meaning to dine at Urban Tandoor for a while and I'm glad I finally was able to. I ate from the all-you-can eat buffet and it was simply amazing and so affordable. I loved the variety and the freshness. All the dishes were served in small batch chafing trays, which means they're not letting huge quantities of food sit around. They had common Indian dishes like daal makani, tandoori chicken, and butter chicken but they also had chili chicken wings and chole with fry bread. Even the gulab jamun tasted fresh. The service was great and the dining area was spacious and nicely decorated with beautiful pencil drawings on the walls. The buffet is probably one the best bang for your buck deals in the DMV, especially when it comes to flavor and variety. I can't wait to dine here again soon.

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    Kaitlyn C.

    Lunch buffet $16 on weekdays and $18 on weekends. What a great deal. We went on a weekday for lunch and it got crowded close to 12- we went at 11:30 when they opened. All the food is fresh and hot and flavorful and the mango lassi is just the right amount of sweetness. The vegetable pakora is SO good. Crispy and flavorful. The tandoori chicken has a slight kick, but the rest of the food is quite mild but still packed with flavor. The buffet didn't have butter chicken but the tikka masala was good- the lamb vindaloo was the better of the two. Full bar and great service all around with indoor and outdoor seating. We will definitely be back

    Arthur C.

    The weekday lunch all you can eat for about $15-20 is one of the highest return on investment offers that I know of in the DMV area. I got several different curries, including palak paneer and butter chicken, as well as naan and samosas at the buffet and several bowls of rice pudding. The service was great and I recommend this place if you want to eat a lot.

    Tetiana E.

    I typically don't prefer Indian food, not because it's bad, but because I don't like spicy food. However, my friends convinced me to give it a try, and it was delicious! I asked them to make it not spicy, and the customer service was outstanding. They followed each instruction perfectly, ensuring that my dish was exactly how I wanted it. Since we are quite picky, we gave a lot of instructions, but they did an excellent job accommodating our requests. The staff was incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance of the restaurant was also lovely, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the meal, and I would definitely consider going back again.

    Annie S.

    All you can eat lunch is THE BEST! Under $20 on weekdays and weekends. So delicious, you will have to take a nap. I've done the lunch around 10x now and they don't have the same stuff every time, so it is nice that they switch it up. There are typically a few chicken options, a few veggie, rice, appetizers and desserts.

    Alice J.

    Urban Tandoor has risen in my esteem. Now they are more responsive. Order on apps (UberEat) is ready faster than before. No more long wait and begging. That's a plus. Food was delicious and well packaged. I recommend their -- seafood mixed tandoor grill mixed tandoor grill garlic naan and samosa!

    Chicken vindaloo, naan, etc
    Jason C.

    Went here for their lunch buffet, and they didn't disappoint! The inside was very nice, clean, and welcoming. Got there just as they opened, food was fresh, tasty, the staff were very attentive and helpful. They cleared plates pretty quickly and made sure our drinks were always full. Would absolutely come back the next time I'm in Arlington.

    Polina K.

    Went for the lunch buffet and given that it is so hard to find 1) a place that does lunch buffets and 2) has decent food we walked out very happy. The staff was very nice and attentive. The pictures do not do justice as the phone didn't eat first. I will definitely be returning for the buffet.

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    We had the chicken tiki masala and the tandoori chicken. Both were amazing. Service was good as well.

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    The food was expensive and lacked flavor. Mostly just tasted bitter. The momos were decent, definitely the best thing we tried.

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    My go-to for Indian takeout. Pleasantly spicy, not cheap but worth the cost. Make sure you don't skip the moms!

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    Excellent food! Service awesome! Very clean and super nice establishment! Will definitely dine there again.

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