Jewel of India

Nice lunch. I typically eat Indian at some of the well known places in DC but it’s nice to have options in Silver Spring near work. The homemade naan was a great kick off and I really enjoyed the zesty tamarind as well as the cilantro dipping sauces. It was buttery & right out of the oven! They once had a nice buffet but COVID eliminated that. They have a wide range of tandoori options as well as curry’s plates. The Biriyani is well seasoned and a little spicier for you spice lovers. I wanted a milder plate so I ordered the Chicken Makhani(creamy tomato sauce). It was great over the basmati rice though I wish I had a bigger portion of rice. My small complaint was the unbalanced table but they were quick to move me to a more stable table. The owner was gracious and very engaged through out. Always a nice touch when you visit the smaller restaurants…

Service and food are amazing! The atmosphere is always festive. Even with a giant 20 person table being served they were very efficient and accommodating. Really worth the visit.

Five star service all around, didn't expect such high quality for a small restaurant out here in Silver Spring. Wonderful! I didn't have to ask or request anything, they come up and serve you, refill your water, come see how your doing, and pay attention, staff do not goof off or play around here. It is easily comparable to any top restaurant in the big cities! The prices are average at about $20 a person. But overall, I recommend coming here if your in the area or just staying at the hotel nearby. Chicken Tikka Masala: This dish had sime wonderful spice, I mean it tasted like how I wanted it too, like tikka chicken… Shrimp Vindaloo: I am assuming I remeber what its called, but its the spicy shrimp dish. It was perfectly spicy, nice and hot as I like it. Tandoori Chicken: Nice and soft chicken, good amount of tandoori flavor~ Garlic Naan: Its naan and its garlic flavor. It tastes great! Tough to express Indian food, but just come eat and you won't be disappointed.