Tag Archives: biryani

Chit Chaat Café

Chit Chaat Café, web site, 200 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA, 703-378-0867 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Reddit | NoVA Mag | Ylp] To be clear, this place is in the MobilExxon station right across … Continue reading

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Moghul Express, Edison, New Jersey

Moghul Express, Edison, NJ, web site, 1670 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ, 732-549-6222 [Google | TripAdvisor | restaurantji | Zabihah | Ylp] It is the best biryani I have had outside of South Asia, plus the arrangement for outside dining … Continue reading

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Dining out in Karachi

The general standard is very high, though trying to chase after “the best place” does not seem worth the effort — it is more about choosing the best dish to order. As in India, the hotel restaurants are excellent, and … Continue reading

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Desi Bethak

Desi Bethak, web site, 8000 Haute Court, Springfield, VA, 703-337-2448 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | zabihah | Ylp] Egads, what a place! It looks like a little shack in a forlorn part of Springfield, Springfield … Continue reading

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Mayura

Mayura, web site 1, web site 2, 10406 Venice Blvd, Culver City, Los Angeles, CA, 310-559-9644 [Google | LA Weekly | TripAdvisor | Ylp] I don’t usually think of LA as a splendid place for Indian food, but in fact … Continue reading

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Toosso

Toosso, web site, 20921 Davenport Dr., Sterling, VA, 703-433-1233. There is also a branch in Rockville, at 1596A Rockville Pike, Rockville, 301-768-4645. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Zagat | TripAdvisor | zabihah | City Paper | NoVA … Continue reading

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Al Hamra

Al Hamra, web site, 4230 Annandale Road, Annandale, VA, 703-256-1906 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Ylp] Wow, did I love this place. A mix of Middle Eastern and Pakistani, the owner is from Pakistan. I’ve … Continue reading

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Bawarchi

Bawarchi, web site, 13949 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly, VA, next to Lotte Plaza, formerly the home of Karaikudi, 703-378-9100, they don’t always answer their phone. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) Chettinad food, very regional. Get the chilies in … Continue reading

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Gharer Khabar

Gharer Khabar, 5151 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA, 703-973-2432 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [zabihah | Don Rockwell | Yelp] (Previous review here.) A new Bangladeshi place, now up and running — sort of — and suddenly one … Continue reading

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Turmeric

Turmeric, web site, 405 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA, 703-938-0100 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | Washingtonian | Yelp | Gayot] One of Virginia’s best Indian restaurants. The buffet is well above average, even … Continue reading

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