Sacrificial Lamb Kabobs & Wraps

Been eating here for well over a decade. Never disappoints, always in point. Best butter chicken and naan in the city, hands down.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani, Palak Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala, Goat Curry, Samosas, Tandoori Chicken, Wrap, Lamb Biryani, Tandoori, Lamb Korma, Lamb Kabob, Lamb Curry, Gyro Wrap, Chana Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Kashmiri Naan, Cheese Naan, Jalfraizi, Chicken Jalfraizy

WALLAHI if I could leave 0 stars I would. Avoid this place like the plague. I paid an insane amount in delivery fees thinking it would be worth it, just to have one of the worst meals of my life. I may be black but I was raised by a Pakistani father so believe me, I know what food from the subcontinent tastes like. This was not it. On my future children I would not come back here. The butter chicken was bland and sweet and all I could taste was saffron. The GARLIC naan was filled with PIYAZ (ONION)??? NEVER in my years of life have I seen this. Disappointing at best, pathetic at worst.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Authentic Indian food. Amazing flavor & friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Before trying Sacrificial Lamb, I recall walking past the restaurant many times while they had a banner up touting their naan as the best in the city. Hard to believe, given the size of the place, and abundance of quality Indian cuisine in the DMV. Over a period of several years and many dishes, well beyond the best Naan, I’m a believer. They have all the essential dishes you’d expect and they’re tasty but the curry dishes are exceptional. Whoever is making the sauces has serious skills. Mackni, Korma, masala, vindaloo, all delicious with abundant portions and quality components. Rich flavorful sauces that don’t separate and seasoning that is layered and surprising. Excellent vegetarian dishes too. Aloo gobi was a favorite. Even this basic dish had a bit of a sauce to it. They also catered to my dietary restrictions without issue. One recommendation— order later in the day. It seems the sauces and seasonings only get more enjoyable as the day evolves. Take out is done well, with sizable portions and seemingly no lost quality. Don’t miss the naan. It’s extraordinary and was always delivered warm. They also do naan wraps which are exceptional late night. Dip a wrap in the Mackni sauce, so decadent. I recently moved and have not been able to replace this little gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love that this place has so many vegan options and has big plates for under $10. The chickpeas and rice ($9.95) is usually already ready, so I order that when I need food in under 2 minutes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The butter chicken is not good here. Flavor wise it doesn’t taste anything like it. Only reason I’m giving two stars and not one is that there was a generous amount of chicken. I’m not writing off this place because other items on the menu (specifically the goat curry) I’d still like to try.

Hole in the wall place with great Pakistani/Indian food. Lamb vindaloo ($18) knocked the jocks off me, very spicy and flavorful. Curries come with rice which is nice.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

my favorite go to spot. best takeout in the area

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Unhygienic

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

This place is delicious and affordable. Everybody who works there is kind and considerate. They easily adjust their spice level to your liking, and they give very large serving sizes, especially for the biryani. Full send - I love this place dearly, and it is my go-to local spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I will say the workers are really nice. I want to lead with that because nice workers can make or break a business. However, the food was bland, underwhelming. The store inside was a “interesting” and while there’s outdoor seating, it’s at the bottom of the staircase and is not the greatest (to me). I wish the establishment nothing but the best, but I don’t believe I will be returning or even ordering take out.

Sacrificial Lamb has been our go-to spot for takeout for the last 3 years and they've never disappointed. The food is delicious and plentiful, and the hole-in-the-wall atmosphere makes this place feel like a hidden gem. For 2 people, we'll usually get 4 entries (our regular order is yellow daal, chicken korma, chicken biryani, and vegetable jalfraizi), naan, and samosas and make a feast that will last us at least 2 nights.

I ordered the Butter Chicken and Lamb Curry off Uber Eats. It was some of the best Indian Food I’ve ever had, even being delivery ! I can only imagine how fantastic the food taste in person at the restaurant.

This will definitely be my go to for the time-being. I’ll be checking their restaurant out in person ASAP.

Highly recommended.

Ordered takeout delivery. The curry is very good, but the breads like naan, roti and aloo paratha very bad. No option to choose butter and not that great. The paratha had almost no stuffing.

Had the lamb korma and I would go back. Plenty of meat and it comes with rice, naan is was a bit too bready/flour-y for me but great for soaking up the curry. Would’ve preferred some vegetables like carrots too