Bollywood Masala

We had a great meal for my friends birthday on a Saturday night. The potato filled naan was the best out of all the apps we tried. Also the cucumber salad. I tried the lamb biriani and the chicken biriani, both had distinct flavors and plenty to go around. Also the lamb korma was fantastic too.We tried the rice pudding and the ice cream. Very flavourful. Service was great. He was very kind.We had a large party, so they seated us on the 3rd floor. The restaurant is narrow, not much space at the entrance to wait. But the decor was modern, upscale and beautiful. Highly recommend this new establishment.

Service: Much to be desired. Avoid eating-in if you are with a group.Food: Excellent.Bollywood fumbled our dinner and special celebration. I acknowledge that their issues probably stemmed from our group size--but that does not excuse their service. We waited an hour (not exaggerating) past our reservation time until a table was available. Frustrations compounded as we waited in their small holding area in the front of the house as they sat multiple groups with later reservations.At the end of the dinner, when we received the check, it requested a tip--as one would expect. However, the bill already included an 18% gratuity--but not clearly (or at all) labeled. I should have asked the waiter before tipping in addition to our bill, but the lack of transparency is a cheap business trick, increasingly common across the DMV. Nevertheless, in all fairness, the food was excellent, but the whole experience left a bad taste in my mouth--just get takeout instead if you're in a group.

I had a great experience dining here! It's the perfect place to enjoy an evening after strolling through Old Town Alexandria. The food, service, and ambiance of the place were all great--I can definitely see this being a great date spot or vibey hangout spot with friends.FOODLamb Rogan Josh (5/5): The lamb was SO tender, and the dish was perfectly seasoned. Tasted absolutely amazing with rice and naan as well.Butter Chicken (3/5): While the sauce was great, the chicken was very tough and hard to chew.Garlic Paneer Naan (4/5): I expected the paneer to be on the inside as a filling and was surprised that it was on top. The texture was hard and like individual balls, which is not my preference. However, the naan was delicious and I would order a different kind next time.Veggie Samosa (5/5): Solid and tastes great with the sauce.SERVICEOur server was very attentive and even checked to make sure we enjoyed his recommendations. My only complaint is that we waited quite a while for the check and felt like we were left hanging. However, this wasn't a huge issue and we had a great experience here overall.

This place is a hidden gem for Indian food. The ambiance was great the servers were very attentive and most importantly the food was delicious. This has been the best Indian food short of Michelin star in the NOvA area. This restaurant will not disappoint!

Every time it's mister man's time to choose where we eat, this is his new fav. I think we've been 4 times now lol. It was nice to read the owners response to some of the less favorable reviews, because he shares very useful information on how their food is prepared. I understood even more so why it's so tasty !! They're even making their own ghee! The lamb is always a solid choice, the shrimp coconut curry a hit, and the onion salad the BEST!! Fabulous ambiance that honors old towns architectural charm!! Great staff. Truly a haven for gluten free dairy free dining !

The Bollywood curry was delicious and rich. I asked for spice level 5 but tasted no spice I recommend bumping it up if you like your curry mild/spicy. Garlic nan was churchy and soft perfect to go along with the curry. The portions are good for what you pay for especially in old town. Service was amazing, our severs were to kind and helpful and created an amazing experience. Definitely would go back!

This place is superb. The owners were very hospitable and answered all of our questions about the cuisine. Every dish was authentic North Indian. We had the butter chicken, vegetable samosa, chicken Tikka masala, fenugreek naan, and cucumber salad. All excellent.

Saw Bollywood Masala pop up under Hot & New with surprisingly good reviews, so I had to try and I'm definitely in agreement with others. I eat a lot of Indian food, but I haven't been to a place in the DMV that has coconut curry and jalfrezi on the menu, so I was very happy to see both. There is also a large selection of all breads, spicy options, and cocktails/mocktails for all. We ended up getting the shrimp coconut curry, butter naan, roti, goat curry, and aloo ghobi. Everything was great, especially the butter naan which is my favorite. I also enjoyed the spice level of their medium spice for my curry. We came in on a Monday, so it was completely empty. Service was very good and I will return. I will say, it is on the pricier side (guessing due to location), so be prepared. With that said, I think the portions should be bigger than they are.

I am totally loving this new spot!! The ambiance and location are clearly stellar. Our service was great - very attentive and kind, and we were checked on by multiple staff members (I also think one of them was the owner). As for the drinks and food, soooo flavorful! I will say that the spice level is intense, so "mild" to them might not be mild to some, lol! For those who like spicy, you'll love the various spice options. I got the aloo gobi and wished I had ordered some to go, lol. Can't wait to return!

Service and ambiance was great, but the food was really not great. The tandoori chicken was too dry, and I really couldn't eat the saag paneer. Mango lassi and garlic naan were great!