50 Best Indian Restaurants near Mclean

“Great Indian cuisine if your in McLean VA.“

“Alway good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!❣️❣️❣️❣️“

“I absolutely adore this place and I’m already planning my next meal here! We shared the Palak Chaat and I ordered the best garlic naan and classic chicken tikka masala I’ve ever had. Reasonably priced and amazing table service. You cannot skip the Cookie Butter Dosa for dessert!“

“We are in town for a concert and we came across this gem. The reviews were good so we decided to check them out. The staff was very friendly, nice, & attentive. They made sure we were ok. The food (chicken wing appetizer, chicken chili, lamb chops entree, & lamb vindaloo) was seasoned very well, arrived fresh, and hot. If you’re in the area stop by. Let’s me also mention that the food portions were good and it’s reasonably priced.“

“Tasty, vegetarian, cheap eats! I appreciated the presentation (even in paper plates) it feels like street food. Presentation and the restaurant were super clean.
Mutter Paneer and Rajma are super creamy and delish. The basmati rice was the real basmati, and hit the spot.
Service was very snappy and the minimalist dining room comfortable.
We will come back for cheap dinner.

Vegetarian options: Try Rajma, kidney bean dish, this was my first and it was great.“

“Food was great. Overall satisfied with the meal. Wait staff was quick and friendly. Worth a visit. Only way it could be improved is to have citronella candles on the table. There are no candles on the tables outside. Be sure to tip generously!“

“Great ambience, flavorful food. Linda was very helpful with the menu. Highly recommend.“

“Food was great. Overall satisfied with the meal. Wait staff was quick and friendly. Worth a visit. Only way it could be improved is to have citronella candles on the table. There are no candles on the tables outside. Be sure to tip generously!“

“Absolutely one of my favorite spots. I order from them regularly (Cameron Station). The Pork Belly and Sesame Tofu are to die for! the Lamb Dumplings also are very good. The Kale Chaat is excellent, and the Lamb Biryani was spicy. delicious and enough for luch the next day after 3 people ate off of it! Will definitely be checking out their $12 bowls! the Indochen in Old Town was too nice! Lamb Josh Rogan was good but I'll stick to the Biryani or try the Vindaloo next!“

“I eat a lot of Indian food and here I was both surprised by the menu and delighted by what was on my plate. The food sooo tasty. They take even a simple plate of minced scrambled eggs to new levels. I wash it down with their deliciously spicy chai. It’s my new favorite place to get lunch when I’m in the office.“

“We ordered enough food for five people. The lamb shank and lamb chops were great. I didn't fully like the vegetarian options. Forgot to take pictures of the main course and appetizers. Though the desserts were awesome except for the gulap jamun.“

“There is no better Indian food for hungry people! They held and seated us, a 10 person party, until the end of the restaurant hours with cheer.

Reasonably priced for sharing food, and you’ll want to get a bit of everything. The crackling spinach has such a unique tamarind flavor, it is a must try.

We come here after a lot of our New Morning Farm farmer’s markets, and they never disappoint. Highly recommend!!“

“The Goat Vindaloo .. should actually stand for GREATEST OF ALL TIME - it was phenomenal.. Rasheed was our server and gave us the best dining experience and recommendations for our first time… WE WILL BE BACK! cannot wait to try all the others ❤️“

“Great food and Barman !! It is a great place“

“We had a party of 9 show up as walk in. They accommodated us very easily. Our party has various dietary preferences and they were very attentive.

The chaat / appetizers were the best. Wish we ordered more of that.

The service was great. They were very attentive to us. Quick to rectify any issue. And unexpectedly had great group photo taking skills.“

“Bollywood masala is a must-visit! We started with the vegetable pakora, perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor, followed by the light and fluffy vegan roti and shrimp kabob, which was tender and perfectly spiced! The yellow dal was rich and packed with flavor. To finish, we had the kheer - also heavenly. The service was superb, and Raj, the owner, was the most gracious host. We can’t wait to return for another incredible meal! Highly recommend!“

“Wanted an Indian restaurant for my birthday- first time visit. The food was delicious, and I was pleasantly surprised at the extra attention they gave to make sure our experience was great. When a large reunion showed up and seated near us, we were asked if we wanted to relocate somewhere quieter in the restaurant which I appreciated. Will return for sure!“

“I just had my 2nd absolutely DELICIOUS Indian dinner at Virraaj on Cordell. My husband noticed what he thought was a new restaurant across from the public parking last week so we went there for our Wednesday date nite. We went earlyish and only a couple other tables were taken when we arrived but by the time we left at 6:30 ish it was just about full so best to make reservations. Even with many diners, it was still easy to talk to each other and be heard. I started w/ the AAM Palak Chaat appetizer which I had first tasted at Rasika and have ordered every time I have seen it on a menu. Definitely rivaled Rasika's and the portion was big enough to share w/ my husband as an appetizer. My main was the Murgh Bahak/ Kadai Chicken. So tender, so tasty with onion and green and red bell peppers, delicious brown sauce w/ terrific spices plus a little spicy kick. I ate as much as I could and still had left overs for 2 lunches at home. My husband ordered a lamb dish he enjoyed and finished every morsel including the rice. I saw some reviewers would have liked more rice. We had plenty with our meals so maybe they are giving more w/ each dinner. The waiter was attentive, professional, courteous and nice. The restaurant itself was classy & beautifully appointed - you could tell someone put a great deal of thought and money into designing it. This week we had friends visit who live in VA, within walking distance to Clarendon. We always go there for Indian food because there are so many good Indian restaurants to choose from but they were excited to try Virraaj from our comments about how much we enjoyed it. Before ordering takeout, I called and spoke to Jenni 3 times because I wanted to order what I had ordered last week but couldn't remember the name. She could not have been kinder or more patient in helping me figure out that it was the Kadhai Chicken. It may not seem like it from this review but I am a picky eater - happy to pay any price (just about ) for good food but am too often disappointed in Bethesda. Virraag got the highest marks on everything important to me: service, food, and ambiance - all of us enjoyed our meals and noone was disappointed. We ordered pickup for 4 main dishes including my fav Murgh Bahak/Kadai Chicken, Butter Chicken, Lamb Tawa Masala and Hariyal Murgh Tikka, naan and roti. All went on 2 big lazy susans on the dining room table and we kept on spinning, tasting and enjoying. The wife of the other couple always orders the Butter Chicken and kept on saying how moist and delicious the chicken was tonight. We all tried and liked everything - - not one complaint. So glad that we have a great Indian restaurant to go to and take friends to and not worry that anyone is not going to enjoy -- it is that good!“

“My go-to takeout place. Amazing food.“

“Amazing!! 10/10!! Stopped in for a quick bite before a Nationals game, will definitely be planning on doing the exact same thing again!!“

“It was my first time there. Food was great. I would definitely return.“

“Excellent food and service!! Will definitely come back.“

“best Indian restaurant in old town. Chicken tika masala is the best.“

“Amazing customer service delicious food and fast service please go check it out“

“Great food Butter chicken was particularly good“

“The bone-in chicken hyderbadi biryani was excellent. Tasted authentic. Just a warning that the Indian spice levels are real. The goat sukka could have been much softer but it was flavorful. I wish the seating situation was better at this place. That being said the biryani was amazing.“

“Some of the best Indian cuisine we've had in quite awhile. To add to the experience are the great prices & very friendly service. Best wishes & we'll certainly be back for more!“

“The most perfect place of its kind. Awesome food paired with even better owners. This isn't hyperbole: The best student eatery in Georgetown. I started coming last year after they reopened and fell in love. Its an eatery, so don't expect large-restraunt ambience, but the food is delectable.

I've eaten most items on the menu alongside my friends (fellow Georgetown students who similarly love this place), and each is amazing. The naan is nothing special, but their entrees never disappoint. The portion sizes satisfy gluttons like myself without compromising quality. Aside from their masalas (chicken tikka is my cliche favorite), their appetizers are a hidden gem. In particular, I advise samosa chaat, which comes with a shockingly delicious mint chutney.

I've watched this place rapidly become a fixture for Georgetown students and the city at large. Open late on weekends for hungry students and manned by a friendly, dedicated staff, my out-of-town guests can expect to eat here at least once during their stay.

Vegetarian options: Its Indian. Duh.“

“Great Indian food. We found them on Google and ordered takeout two nights. Everything outstanding. People very friendly. Lamb curry and palak paneer and naan and chickpeas were perfectly prepared. They would get 6 stars for food quality, if it was possible.“

“One of the best Indian restaurants I’ve ever been to. The menu is diverse based on different regions of India. The food is authentic and there is something for everyone, even for those who are not fan of spicy food. The service was impeccable!! The owner came to our table and we had a great discussion about their cuisine vs Middle eastern cuisine, and shared all the commonalities. We will be back for sure.“

“Excellent food and service.“

“A friend of mine recommended to try Indian express and boy was he right! I dined in, Kumar was on top of me explaining the food and always checking up. Their shrimp Biryani Was fantastic . Reasonably priced, spiced and delicious. Great customer service. Bring cash if you’d like a 10% discount off. I am looking forward to their buffet in the future. Definitely recommend to anyone! Thank you, Indian Express!“

“Quality and tasty food in a timely manner.“

“7/30/24 - something changed! (in the neighborhood ?). Their everything bowl now includes all 3 meat options! Yay! 4 stars for sure!

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Good portions, good food, good price. Service is friendly and quick. Ambiance is mall food court, with lots of energy and people moving about. The taste, though, isn't as flavorful as I would expect from Indian food, and while they have 2 choices of meats, they could be more generous with the servings.“

“It was wonderful! This was my first time trying Indian Cuisine and it was a fantastic introduction to to the food. I couldn’t have asked for better!“

“Nice evening ambiance. Very clean restaurant. The food was great, so was the service. We happened to have two waiters serving us, very plaisant. It looks like a team effort. We liked that ?. The food came on time. we went with the safest dish, ? Chicken Tikka Massala, milld for sure. Really enjoyed our dinner. Although there was one tall guy, not sure about his role. He was the odd one, ? . He came to our table maybe twice, did not like his energy, he was just a bit off, kind of rudish. But we did not let him ruin our night.“

“Great Indian-Nepalese restaurant in Bethesda. Ordered the chicken Biryani along with Chili chicken and garlic naan. The Biryani was well prepared and fresh. The chili chicken had an abundance of flavor. It wasn't too spicy either. Our server was very kind and gracious. Will come back next time I'm between Baltimore and DC.Best food and best service“

“Love to sit at the bar. The Manager is such a great guy! He plays amazing music each time I’ve been in, and the food is wonderful!! He works so hard— I am amazed and inspired by his work ethic!!“

“Good Nepali food and good service. Most of the restaurant is partitioned to be used as a party hall and feels like a take out place in the dining area.We loved that tandoori, Momo's and curries. The Samosa chat was delicious. If you like indian food but prefer the milder version of curries and biryanis, this is the restaurant for youService was great and the staff was very friendly.“

“Delicious and authentic Indian food, freshly prepared. Our favorite in NOVA“

“From someone who never writes reviews: We love this place and are lucky to have it close by! Delicious food, we have never been disappointed and start to eat the hot fresh naan in the car (unless its too fresh and hot ?) Family run, very friendly. Highly recommend!“

“I work right across the street and my coworkers and I order food from here constantly! The chicken tikka masala is better than I’ve ever had, butter chicken is also amazing. The food is always fresh and amazing! Great grocery selection too.“

“The best Indian food place in the entire DMV area. The most flavorful food around. Our favorite dishes are Chicken 65, Chole Bhature, and Butter chicken. Mango Lassi is delicious as well. The inside is decorated very tastefully, and the staff is super friendly.“

“Had a very delicious meal yesterday with some friends. The food, service and ambience were top notch. Interesting cocktails too. They have done some renovations which give the place a very youthful and vibrant look. I will definitely be back.“

“Great food , great costumer service, smells delicious you should gave a try I really recommend a-lot of favor choices its like cava or chipotle style but indian food.“

“stumbled across this place and it was a hidden gem. The food was delicious. I had a spicy chicken dish and my son had a spicy lamb dish with garlic naan bread. very good“

“We found raaga by accident and ever since it has been our favorite local Indian restaurant. The food is fresh and delicious! I end up ordering 4-5 dishes so that we will have leftovers and the naan is better than anywhere else we’ve been. The atmosphere is cozy and quaint“

“Let me start by saying that I had the worst day and the worst week… I gave up and decided I wasn't going to cook and ordered out food. Decided to try this Indian restaurant for the first time and the staff was very kind and recommended some of their best dishes. And the food....changed.....my....life...I could have this everyday for the rest of this week.
My dinner turned my bad day into a good day at 8pm. So if you're having a bad day and don't have energy to cook Haandi Indian is where you start making it better. ??
Ordered the Samundar Ki Begam (red) and Gosht Vindaloo (brown) and garlic naan.“

“Friendly staff, inviting atmosphere and the BEST for buffet lunch after an early day at the National Zoo.“