Shiney's Sweets & Restaurant

I hadn't had food from here in years, since my dad used to bring home ras malai from here (which was a fav of mine). When in the area recently, I stopped in for lunch, not knowing that they actually offered a buffet!! I was happy to see this, as they had so many items on it that looked great:* Samosas* Pakora* Rice* Chicken Tikka* Saag with beef* Chicken curry* Aloo Muttar* Chana masala* Gulab jamen * And so much more!The pastry dough used to make the samosa was spot on and reminded me of the streets of Pakistan! The chick pea flour used in the pakora was flavored perfectly, though I wish it had a tad more spice to it. The other items I tried were great! Plus they made me a roti to eat it with.All the food and service were just what I needed to scratch the itch I've had for this food for some time now. Highly recommend stopping in if you're seeking authentic Pakistani food!

Hands down the best butter chicken in the DMV area! I stopped eating butter chicken because I was tired of being disappointed. The best I have had was one restaurant in Minnesota and one in Brisbane, Australia. This is the only place I've loved next. This is the gold standard for a butter chicken snob like myself.

A home-y "hole in the wall" place with good food and sweets. Don't let this place's looks throw you off. The AYCE/buffet is $13.99 and you serve yourself then pay after. The honesty system is strong! During our meal, the workers let us try different sauces and explained the options. I don't know the names very well but I had: rice with chickpeas, the "stewed" chicken, tandoori chicken, chickpeas, and eggplant. The eggplant and stewed chicken were my favorite! The meats are all SOOOO tender. We also ordered the Naan and it was the freshest we've had! We ended with dessert from the buffet. It was Gulab and soooo good! It was sweet and perfect to end the meal. Afterwards, one of the workers was so kind as to explain what each dessert was and the flavors. He let us try one of them for free. And then when I ended up picking 2 other desserts, he gifted them because we were new to the place!!! Service was great! Would definitely come back!

So far I like it, love their somosas, they have a small buffet that I want to try, I just haven't had the time to go and see how it is!

For $12 you get unlimited food !! That's the bottom line here!Is it wonderful food ? Incredible food? Amazing food? No, it's Pakistani food lol ( I love Pakistani food!) I just meant with my joke that it's just food ! Nothing is so special here other than the value , the price and the fresh bread you get! The staff also is nice and refilling the buffet. I loved it when they asked to bring fresh bread! They do ask you first and then bring it!Their samosa was actually so good!! They had multiple good items but the chicken tikka was bone in , I like to eat without any barriers lol those bones were working like a barrier between me and the next plate! They have some sweets to try , not on the buffet tho .Ambiance is nothing fancy and a little bit old but it feels authentic!I was told to try their butter chicken plate from the menu but I couldn't try it this visit! Maybe you will ;)As I started, will I drive from a long distance to try it? NoCan't wait to go there again soon? No I can definitely wait! lol Will I ever be there again? Yes and hopefully multiple times!Try it, vote for the review , message me, or compliment me with any comment or question, and don't forget to ... Pray for me ;)

When I saw the buffet from the outside and the gastronomic aromas incited my senses, I knew the food would be great! A relative of mine, drove me to this restaurant and we were greeted with wonderful bakery pastries in the display case. I indulged in the samosas, chana, eggplant, and rice. The samosas here are huge and irresistible. I could not stop eating them. After eating here, you will be dreaming about samosas. At Shiney's the prices are affordable and the portions are huge. The customer service was pleasant and the buffet was organized. Treat yourself!

Was hungry for some Indian or Pakistani food and preferably an affordable lunch buffet. Shiney's did NOT disappoint! Only $12 all u can eat and I enjoyed everything! Samosa's, Chick peas, Fresh baked Naan, salad and many kinds of chicken. All of it was simply falling off the bone and seasoned to perfection, with just the right amount of heat. Even one plate would have been worth the $12 paid (why would you get fast food when you can get good food fast for the same price!), but of course I had to have a 2nd plate. ;-) My favorite was probably the chicken curry but I thoroughly enjoyed everything! Super kind and friendly staff too. It is ramadan so lunch was slow but it's usually bustling apparently. Hope to come back next time I'm in the area!

To preface this review, this is largely a comparison to reference locations for take out, so especially in the COVID Era, please keep this in mind.Shiney, Shiney, Shiney...whether intentional or not, your name reflects how you outshine the competition.Long ago, on a hunt for Gulab Juman, I stumbled across the humble Shiney's, and it quickly became my go to whenever the urge arose. Little did I know until today, that it's not only their sweets that shine!Having cravings for Butter Chicken in recent days, I first looked to order from my local go to, IndaRoma. Nothing against IndaRoma as they are a quality place, but their prices have gone sky high...some of which even exceed the uber upscale Rasika in DC. I then looked around for other sources in the Annandale/Falls Church/Springfield area and while better priced, they were unknowns and few had an "edible" star rating. So, mixed in to my search results on Yelp is that oh so familiar name, Shiney's Sweets. Running through my list while reviewing the menu:Number of options available? Check!Pricing reasonable? Check!Star rating of 4 stars or above? Check!Butter Chicken available? Check!Gulab Juman available? Check!After reviewing, it was a no brainer, Shiney would get a chance to shine again.I placed my order including Vegetable Samosas, Butter Chicken, Gulab Juman and some drinks. All totalling less than the price of one order of Butter Chicken alone from my first choice. This accomplishment alone was a win...until I opened my to go bag.When I opened the bag to prepare my dinner, the rich and aromatic scent of the Butter Chicken filled the room. Oh, how I have missed that wonderful smell during the long lockdowns! --- I know that probably sounds crazy, but it had been a long time! --- I lifted out the satisfying slightly oily bag of samosas, and underneath, wrapped in aluminum foil are not one, but two naan (bread)...hot and fresh. At the previously mentioned place, naan is not even included with Butter Chicken and it is never hot and fresh...it is reheated when ordered. Alongside the naan is a standard container filled with fresh basmati rice to accompany the Butter Chicken dish. Then, at the bottom, the piece de resistance: a hefty and hot container filled to the rim with Butter Chicken.Of note, unlike some other places, there was no puddle of juices or oils in the bag...this was done right. No drippy mess or potential for stained clothes.Carefully popping the lid off of the high quality plastic container, the glorious aroma was fully released. In contrast with the aforementioned place, this is a healthy serving...enough for two. Mixed in with the amber/crimson color sauce, there is an abundance of large (but not too large) chunks of thoroughly cooked chicken. Not under or overcooked, not too big or small, not too hot or cold, just right...like Goldilocks would like it!Sprinkling the rice onto a plate, pouring Butter Chicken on top, then pulling pieces of naan to accompany each bite...each mouthful was like hearing angels sing! Sweet, hot, buttery perfection!Now, admittedly, my cravings made this meal go far too quickly, but I'm not exaggerating on the quality of this dish. There is still enough left over for a second meal...and I didn't go broke paying for it.The samosas are set aside for tomorrow, but, they have always been on par with other Indian establishments that prepare their own. The same with the Gulab Juman...which I'm now reminded at this point that I have sitting next to me ready to eat!*** cue Cookie Monster gorging on cookies meme here ***I hope you appreciated the review, and perspective. No, I'm not really going to eat Gulab Juman like the Cookie Monster, but I will have that same, satisfying smile on my face afterwards...crumbs all over the place or not!

I stopped by for grabbing a quick snack-vegetable pakora and vegetable samosa. Both tasted delicious. Prices were cheap and the portions were large.They had a variety of sweets available too.I wish the store could improve on its interiors and cleanliness. I want to revisit but their level of hygiene puts doubts in my mind. :(

I was there recently and the food was fantastic. They said they got a new chef from New York.