Anonymous
Post 05/27/2014 09:51     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
I'm an ABCD and I am most intrigued by Salt and Pepper. Looking forward to trying it soon.
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2014 09:23     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Mehak not Megan.
They didn't even have full-sized plates at the lunch buffet.
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2014 09:21     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Masala Art

Mehak


Are you kidding? Mehak is terrible.


Don't know Mehak but Masala Art is great.



I've had good experiences at Mehak.

Megan is a good example of Americanized Indian food. I guess it tastes OK but its certainly not anything I
woukd ever cook.
Anonymous
Post 05/27/2014 07:48     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The whole thing about these recommendations is that there is a difference between what Indians consider to be good food versus Americans. Unfortunately, some of these recommendations are geared to Western taste.

Also, some of the places with really good Indian food have limited decor and overall ambiance. This is probably true for most ethnic restaurants.

So if you are an American - and you are looking for good food - you may have to go to the less known places some of which are really hole in the wall type setups but you can count on some great food.


Ok, so tell us where to go!


Amma's for vegetarian food in Vienna

Charcoal Kebab in Herndon for some of the freshest and tastiest kebabs ...... this is Afghani more than Indian

Minerva Express in Arlington

Masala Express in Arlington

Woodlands in Langley Park

Passage to India in Bethesda

Kadhai in Bethesda has a great buffet

BTW, we went to Charcoal Kebab today for lunch. As good as ever though not classic Indian food. No buffet and it is served on styrofoam plates.



One more to the list:

There is an Aditi in Herndon where we buy our groceries and there is a eatery that is part of the store. Have not eaten there - I think it is vegetarian but not sure. If it is like anything like the Aditi in Kingstowne that others have recommended it is probably good and authentic. I think I noticed a sign indicating they have a lunch for under $6 served until 3pm every day. It is not a buffet. Almost all the customers are Indians. Again, there is zero ambiance - you go there for a good meal.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 22:02     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:Aditi in Kingstowne


Yes, our favorite, as well!
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 21:24     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Masala Art

Mehak


Are you kidding? Mehak is terrible.


Don't know Mehak but Masala Art is great.



I've had good experiences at Mehak.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 21:21     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Masala Art

Mehak


Are you kidding? Mehak is terrible.


Don't know Mehak but Masala Art is great.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 21:04     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The whole thing about these recommendations is that there is a difference between what Indians consider to be good food versus Americans. Unfortunately, some of these recommendations are geared to Western taste.

Also, some of the places with really good Indian food have limited decor and overall ambiance. This is probably true for most ethnic restaurants.

So if you are an American - and you are looking for good food - you may have to go to the less known places some of which are really hole in the wall type setups but you can count on some great food.


Clearly written by someone who is not Indian.


Totally desi ........ not even an ABCD
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 20:51     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The whole thing about these recommendations is that there is a difference between what Indians consider to be good food versus Americans. Unfortunately, some of these recommendations are geared to Western taste.

Also, some of the places with really good Indian food have limited decor and overall ambiance. This is probably true for most ethnic restaurants.

So if you are an American - and you are looking for good food - you may have to go to the less known places some of which are really hole in the wall type setups but you can count on some great food.


Ok, so tell us where to go!


Amma's for vegetarian food in Vienna

Charcoal Kebab in Herndon for some of the freshest and tastiest kebabs ...... this is Afghani more than Indian

Minerva Express in Arlington

Masala Express in Arlington

Woodlands in Langley Park

Passage to India in Bethesda

Kadhai in Bethesda has a great buffet

BTW, we went to Charcoal Kebab today for lunch. As good as ever though not classic Indian food. No buffet and it is served on styrofoam plates.

Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 20:50     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:The whole thing about these recommendations is that there is a difference between what Indians consider to be good food versus Americans. Unfortunately, some of these recommendations are geared to Western taste.

Also, some of the places with really good Indian food have limited decor and overall ambiance. This is probably true for most ethnic restaurants.

So if you are an American - and you are looking for good food - you may have to go to the less known places some of which are really hole in the wall type setups but you can count on some great food.


Clearly written by someone who is not Indian.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 20:49     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:Masala Art

Mehak


Are you kidding? Mehak is terrible.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 20:34     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
I find Haandi hit or miss. Some days it's great, others kind of bleh.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 20:29     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:What's the place in McLean on Beverly Rd?


Are you thinking of Cafe Taj? If so, it used to be good. It's now mediocre. We love Rasika for special occasions. You'll need reservations weeks ahead for a weekend. It's fine dining, not carry out fare.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 20:20     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The whole thing about these recommendations is that there is a difference between what Indians consider to be good food versus Americans. Unfortunately, some of these recommendations are geared to Western taste.

Also, some of the places with really good Indian food have limited decor and overall ambiance. This is probably true for most ethnic restaurants.

So if you are an American - and you are looking for good food - you may have to go to the less known places some of which are really hole in the wall type setups but you can count on some great food.


Ok, so tell us where to go!


Yes, waiting to hear.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 20:17     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:The whole thing about these recommendations is that there is a difference between what Indians consider to be good food versus Americans. Unfortunately, some of these recommendations are geared to Western taste.

Also, some of the places with really good Indian food have limited decor and overall ambiance. This is probably true for most ethnic restaurants.

So if you are an American - and you are looking for good food - you may have to go to the less known places some of which are really hole in the wall type setups but you can count on some great food.


Ok, so tell us where to go!