13 Best Indian Restaurants in Herndon

“Excellent service
Average food
Comfortable seating

This is Old Balaji with a new name and a new menu.
Balaji was a personal favorite till before Covid. And was sad to see the decline in quality and service due to Covid.
Chai Wyy is good for a quick snack. Or a platter with 2 or 3 curries. The food as I experienced was nice, not great not bad at all.
Pani poori won the battle among the few dishes we tried
Paneer Frankie was a decent paneer roll with mint chutney and onions. If you keep mumbai frankies in mind, then will certainly get disappointed, but otherwise it was good.
Paneer makhani was good
Saag paneer was average
Chapati tasted freshly made.
Overall good food
The person on the counter was very friendly and warm. I added 1 star in overall review for him.
Will try other items next time and report.

Vegetarian options: More than half of the menu is vegetarian

Parking: Depending upon time of the day the Parking can get busier, but there is always a spot to park, sometime not right next to. balaji“

“Superb authentic Indian food. The real taste of south Indian cuisines, well cooked and every item on the Buffet was tasty. The staff greet you with a smile and really take care of your choice of food and also give their suggestions to try other dishes too. They had mild, medium and high spicy foods displayed in the buffet. The atmosphere was very nice, clean and looked very hygienic. I would highly recommend this restaurant, a must try, if you like Indian food. I will certainly go there again. Thanks a million, Keep it up.“

“There are very few Indian breakfast places open in the area. Great service and fantastic breakfast. Absolutely recommend this place!“

“I recently discovered a fantastic restaurant that offers authentic North Indian cuisine. I ordered the paratha and stuffed chole kulcha, and I absolutely loved both dishes. The flavors were spot on, and the overall experience was delightful. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving genuine North Indian food!“

“Everything here is top notch and authentic! The dosas are a full meal and not just an accompaniment, and they come with a lovely array of things to pair them with. I was surprised at how delicious and complex the carrot halwa dessert was, a great way to end your meal!
My server was incredibly kind and courteous and the whole staff can be seen working hard throughout the restaurant.
I’ll be back, especially with so many things on the menu to try!“

“I placed a takeout order and was blown away by the flavors! The chicken tandoori was exceptional, and the konaseema chicken pakodi was perfectly crispy and delicious. I also tried their various biryani flavors, which were the best I've ever had. This place is a must-visit for anyone who loves truly delicious and authentic Indian food!“

“I’m finding it difficult to accurately describe the flavor surprises and texture treats that were presented in every dish! We started with the kale and yogurt appetizer, and it was unlike anything I’ve ever tasted. Crisp, tart, sweet, salty - astoundingly good! Then our main dishes just carried it forward. I had the crispy pork belly with shrimp paste, and my friend had the oxtail and eggplant. They were like nothing I’ve ever had before, and such unique and enjoyable flavor/texture combinations. I can’t wait to go back! It’ll be really hard not to just reorder what we had today, but this place deserves a full menu exploration!“

“We had a fantastic experience at Country Oven Restaurant! The Indian food was absolutely delicious, with rich flavors and generous portions. The ambience was warm and inviting. Highly recommend trying their biryani and appetizers. Can’t wait to return!“

“This place is a gem for Indian food lovers. The paneer tikka is perfectly spiced, and the biryani is fragrant and flavorful. The ambiance is cozy, and the service is excellent. Don't forget to try their mango lassi – it's a refreshing treat!“

“Tried the banana leaf feast on Labor Day. Reminded me of having food at home. It was one of the best buffets I have had in Herndon and Ashburn area. The service was also exceptional.

Vegetarian options: The special buffet had loads of vegetarian options

Kid-friendliness: The dishes were not very spicy so was enjoyable by kids“

“I never get wrong to choose Balaji cafe for my chats and Pani puri cravings. They have the best sev puri, bhel puri, idli samber, dosa and Pani puri in the area, I tried these things from many places but Balaji cafe always fulfilled it with tasty food. I buy from them more then 10 times, the food quality and the taste are always the same. Definitely worth to spend here.“

“Jodhpur restaurant serves an excellent authentic food popular in Rajasthan, UP and New Delhi. The owners are very friendly and accommodating to your special needs. We catered their Rajasthani Dal, Baati, Churma special dishes for our guests in October 2022. it was a super hit. Everybody loved the food. We have also tried other varieties. The food, service, ambience, cleanliness and quality - all are excellent.“

“Our first visit to this great place was just yesterday August 14th and it was by chance only. We are happy that we decided to eat there. Food was great so was service by John who was just very pleasant and ready to serve you. He recommended a lemonade drink that is their house special and we loved it. We ordered mutton briyani to go and this was the best briyani we have tasted so far. We’ll be going again for sure. Amita&Aman“