Curry Mantra
Curry Mantra
All entree served with basmati rice and naan bread
All entree served with basmati rice and naan bread
All biryani served with freshly made raita.
Bombay iconic street food made with bread loaf and fried potato ball.
Puffed rice mixed with onion, potato, cilantro, sweet and spicy tamarind chutney.
Chicken wings marinated overnight with spices, yogurt, ginger, garlic and then cooked in our charcoal tandoor.
Patties stuffed with curried peas, potatoes and herbs.
Seasonal fresh vegetables fritters.
An assortment of lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes with homemade dressing.
Spicy batter fried chicken with curry leaves and chilies.
A delightful combination of Tandoori Wings, Hariyali Tikka and Chicken Tikka.
Combination of Samosa, mix vegetable fritters & Paneer Pakora.
Tender slices of homemade cottage cheese dipped in mildly spiced batter and deep fried.
Crispy flour chips, diced potato topped with yogurt, mint and tamarind sauce.
Steamed dumplings filled with minced vegetables, cashew and paneer in Himalayan spices served with tomato chutney.
Paneer cooked with chilli sauce in a special wok with fresh onions & bell peppers
Samosa and chick peas topped with onions, tomato and cilantro.
Steamed dumplings filled with minced chicken or vegetable in himalayan spices served with tomato chutney.
Steamed and pan fried dumplings filled with minced chicken or vegetable in himalayan spices served with tomato chutney.
Steamed MO MO served with tomato gravy chutney
Deep fried MO MO filled with minced chicken or vegetable in himalayan spices served with tomato chutney.
Deep fried MO MO cooked with chilli sauce in a wok tossed with fresh onions & bell peppers.
Stir fried noodles with cabbage, carrots, bell pepper & onions.
Thick noodle soup cooked with cabbage, carrot and bell peppers.
A combination of seekh kabob, boti kabob, chicken tikka and jumbo shrimp
Boneless chicken breast marinated with homemade creamy sauce, garlic paste and then cooked in tandoor oven for perfection.
Boneless chicken breast marinated with yogurt, ginger and garlic paste and then cooked in tandoor oven for perfection.
Spring chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic and ginger and then cooked in tandoor oven for perfection.
Minced lamb mixed with onions, ginger, garlic, cilantro and spices and cooked on a skewer.
Salmon marinated in herbs and Indian spices then barbecued in tandoor oven.
Tender lamb meat, marinated overnight with a yogurt, garlic and ginger paste and then cooked in tandoor oven.
Shrimp marinated in freshly ground spices and grilled in tandoor.
3 pcs lamb chops marinated in house blend spices cooked to perfection.
Chunks of homemade cottage cheese along with onion, green pepper and tomatoes.
Jumbo shrimp spicy curry mix with bell pepper, tomato and ginger. Spicy.
Tilapia in a creamy sauce flavored with broiled mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut.
Jumbo shrimp cooked in chefs specialty curry sauce with Indian spices.
Spiced and marinated fish cooked and flavored with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Fresh chunks of salmon cooked in a yogurt based curry sauce.
Shrimp & scallops cooked in a coconut & tomato based curry sauce.
Breast of chicken skewed in tandoor and sauteed in a rich tomato creamy sauce.
Breast of chicken skewed in tandoor and sauteed in special buttery sauce with special herbs and spices.
Tender chicken cooked in a special wok with fresh tomatoes, onions & bell peppers.
For the one with true passion for spicy food, chicken and potatoes cooked in fiery red chili and vinegar sauce.
Tender chicken sauteed with deliciously spiced spinach and cooked in our special blend gravy.
Chicken marinated overnight with yogurt and spices then cooked in peppercorn, garlic, ginger and onion gravy.
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in creamy cashew nut sauce.
Boneless chunks of chicken cooked with coconut milk and curry leaves.
Traditional chicken curry cooked in tomato & onion sauce.
Chicken fillet stuffed with nuts, saffron and raisins served with cream sauce.
Thin sliced fried chicken cooked in a special wok with fresh onions and bell peppers.
Sauteed with Broccoli, Cauliflower cooked with Chicken, smoky fresh Ginger Garlic paste.
South Indian style
For the one with true passion for spicy food, lean lamb and potatoes cooked in fiery red chili and vinegar sauce.
Cardamoms flavored sweet and spicy curried lamb in cream, cashews and raisins.
Tender lamb cooked with spinach in curry sauce and herbs.
Cubes of lamb deboned, cooked in mild, tastefully seasoned onion and tomato with touch of our mantra.
Tender lamb cooked in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions & bell peppers.
Pieces of lean lamb cooked with coconut curry sauce in south Indian style. Spicy.
Goat meat with bone cooked in curry sauce with our spices and chefs mantra.
Goat meat with bone cooked in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions & bell peppers.
For the one with true passion for spicy food, goat meat with bone and potatoes cooked in fiery red chili and vinegar sauce.
South India authentic spice goat curry.
Chunks of fresh farm cheese cooked in a special wok with fresh tomatoes, onions & bell peppers.
Potato and cheese balls cooked in rich gravy creamy sauce.
Cubes of homemade cottage cheese and spinach cooked with mild spices.
Cubes of homemade cheese cooked with spices and herbs in a delicious creamy sauce.
Creamy gravy curry with mixed vegetables.
Traditional black lentils, enhanced with spices, onions & tomatoes.
Fresh green peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked in an onion and tomato based curry sauce
Fresh mushroom and green peas cooked in an onion based curry sauce.
Fresh spinach cooked with mild spices.
Fresh spinach and chana cooked with mild spices.
Fresh mushroom and spinach cooked with mild spices.
Potatoes, green peas and cauliflower sauteed with ginger, tomatoes and spices.
Eggplant baked in our clay oven and cooked with Indian spices.
Stir-fried okra.
Yellow masoor lentils sauted with curry leaves and spices.
Chickpeas curry cooked with Indian spices.
Fresh green peas cooked with potatoes in an onion base curry sauce.
A delightful mango shake.
Apple Juice
Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite
Goat meat with bone cooked with our homemade spices and then layered with aromatic basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with our homemade spice and then layered with aromatic basmati rice, gently flavored with saffronand nuts.
Jumbo shrimp cooked with our homemade spice and then layered with aromatic basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
Tender pieces of chicken cooked with our homemade spice and then layered with aromatic basmati rice, gently flavored with saffron and nuts.
Mixed vegetables cooked with our homemade spice and then layered with basmati rice.
Traditional white flavor baked in tandoor oven.
Flavored with chopped garlic.
Whole wheat flour bread from the tandoor.
Whole wheat layered bread, baked in tandoor and topped with melted butter.
Leavened flour bread stuffed with spiced onions.
Whole wheat bread stuffed with spicy potato.
Flour bread stuffed with cheese, nuts and raisins.
Naan stuffed with mozzarella cheese.
Freshly baked bread stuffed with spiced minced lamb. A chefs special.
Combination of chefs favorite breads. Naan / Garlic Naan / Onion Kulcha / Laccha Paratha
Sweet mangoes with herbs.
Spiced mangoes with herbs.
Homemade creamy yogurt blended with cucumber and herbs.
Yellow lentil curry.
Black lentil curry.
Chicken peas curry cooked with Indian spices.
Thin crispy lentils cracker
Traditional Indian rice pudding with milk.
Homemade milk balls dipped in honey sugar syrup.
Traditional Indian ice cream in flavored with cardamom, almonds and pistachios.
Traditional Indian ice cream and made with real mango pulp.
A grated carrot cooked in sweet & flavorful milk.
Must be 21 to Purchase. Indian Lager Beer. Size 22 OZ
Must be 21 to Purchase. Indian Lager Beer. Size 22 OZ
Must be 21 to Purchase. Indian Lager Beer. Size 12 OZ
Must be 21 to purchase. Ruby color with aromas and flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, tasty vanilla and plum.
Must be 21 to purchase. Red berry, currant, cocoa and coffee flavors. Smooth and easy drinking.
Must be 21 to purchase. A velvety palate with blackberry, raspberry, vanilla and earthy oak flavors.
Must be 21 to purchase. Fragrant like a bouquet of violets with a rich texture that is bursting with cherry flavors.
Must be 21 to purchase. Aromas of black cherry, tea leaf and cedar accented by flavors of dark fruits.
Must be 21 to purchase. Rich texture with ripe pear, meyer lemon and creamy butterscotch flavors.
Must be 21 to purchase. Fresh and vibrant with tropical and citrus flavor.
Must be 21 to purchase. Plentiful flavor profile of lime, lavender, peach, wild honey, pineapple and orange peel.
Must be 21 to purchase. Vibrant texture and delicate aromas of white fruit, flowers and almonds.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Chana Masala
Sizzling chicken malai kabob
Tandoori Mixed Grill
drink
interior
the menu of the restaurant
Vada Pav
the menu of the restaurant
a table full of food and drinks
a bowl of soup with a spoon in it
Indoor
Garlic Naan, Kadai Chicken and Chana Masala
food
Hakka Noodles
food, curry
Veg Samosa
Mango Lassi
Chicken
Simosas
Basmati Rice
Goat Biryani
Cece D.
Feb 16, 2025
very cute cozy restaurant with great service! we ordered the mango lassi, chicken saagwala, and butter chicken with cheese naan on the side.the lunch menu from 11am-3pm was pretty worth it. the portion size may look big but don't be fooled! however, it does fill you up very fast.i really enjoyed the creaminess of the chicken saagwala. it's my favorite desi dish. the chicken in both our curry orders were incredibly tender and not dry at all. the two samosa came with a sweet chutney and green chutney sauces on the side. pairs very well. it was a bit dry, but the fillings were very full and tasty nonetheless. aaand the mango lassi was ok. will have to come back !
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Robert H.
Dec 11, 2024
This place was once wildly popular and under different ownership has gotten quiet. There's no reason why. The decor is still lovely. The service is formal and perfect, and the food is fantastic. Garlic naan and Kulcha hot fresh and flavorful, curries are spicy if desired and delicious, side are large servings of excellent veggie dishes. The tandoori chicken and shrimp here come out steaming and spicy: some of the best comfort food in Nova. The place works for a nice date night, take out dinner and there's a decent lunch buffet during the week. Try it again. It's really good.
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Melanie J.
Oct 4, 2024
Curry Mantra is my go-to place for a lunch deal! I discovered them on Uber eats and was impressed with their biryani dish. You can gauge the spice but it is some of the best within the Fairfax area. The atmosphere itself is a quaint little location down Main Street. I usually call in the order or order through pickup but the service is friendly and efficient. I will say it can be a bit pricey depending what you order, which is why I sometimes suggest ordering through the app as they also have some buy one get one free deals on their butter chicken and other dishes. I love their Chana (chickpeas) the sauce it's in is so savory and flavorful. Combined with the soft fluffy biryani rice it is a delicious mix!
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Neli R.
Nov 28, 2023
The food was so good I took some to go for my husband. The samosas are a bit pricey, but I loved them, especially the one with the toppings. I ordered the extra spciey chicken shwarma, and it was amazing! Cons: I ordered a mojito, and they didn't have any. Then i ordered a margarita, and it was so salty, and i couldn't taste the alcoho. Also, the online orders are not the same. I ordered food during the week and had the butter chicken, and it was watery and tasted like tomato sauce. I also ordered it extra spicey, and it wasn't even mild.
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Howard F.
Mar 12, 2024
An Indian restaurant just outside of Fairfax City, Curry Mantra is a pleasant place, with pretty decor and friendly staff. We had Garlic Naan, Kadai Chicken and Chana Masala, all of which were good, and spiced as ordered.
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Terri D.
Mar 4, 2024
Excellent Indian food - my fav now after trying them out during FfxCity restaurant week. Cozy but pretty ambiance, service tad slow with one hostess/waitress but very friendly. Chai tea was delish too; complimentary Nan bread - yummy all around.
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Laura J.
Feb 2, 2024
Highly recommend this restaurant! Food was awesome! Just wouldn't recommend the lamb as it was extremely tough! The ground lamb was delicious!
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Sue M.
Jun 30, 2024
We usually get carry-out from here. It is normally good, but last night my husband got the fried chicken appetizer and it wad inedible. Also, I ask for mild and yet my dish is always too hot. I love Indian food and don't have that problem at other restaurants.
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Chris P.
Jan 9, 2025
This restaurant used to be fantastic, but they must have changed the chef as everything we order arrives in the same brown watery sauce. Very disappointing
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Sandeep T.
Nov 3, 2024
Food quality was bad . It was really bad . Good expectations but tastes disgusting . So sorry to say this .
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