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4931 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-2508
301-656-3373
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Tandoori Chicken
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Ranked #77 of 196 restaurants in Bethesda
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Price range: $11 - $23
Cuisines: Indian
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions
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Birmingham, AL
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“Unusual and authentic Indian food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

This is a very nice Indian restaurant with some unusual dishes in addition to the more typical North Indian tandoori and curries. Their menu is divided into North, East, South and West Indian courses. Unlike a lot of Indian restaurants, their dishes have a lot of texture to them. The goat curry and the baigan (egg plant curry) were both very good, albeit a little on the bland side for my palate. It's not the cheapest Indian you can get, but overall it's well worth a visit. I will probably go again next time I'm in the Bethesda area.

Visited March 2012
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“Sample the regional cuisines of India in Bethesda”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012 via mobile

This is a really nice Indian restaurant with a lot of dishes that I have not seen elsewhere. The chutney ni murgi - chicken in spicy cilantro sauce - is highly recommended. Dinner is quite pricey, but the lunch menu is very reasonably priced.

    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
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    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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“Excellent food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Passage to India is great for interesting regional cuisines from India. I have learnt with experience to go easy on the currys (too much cream for my taste) and focus on the dry roasted Tandoori meat. Is not trying to be the cheapest, but we found it very good value if you order carefully.

Visited November 2011
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Rockville, Maryland
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“One of the best in Bethesda”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011

One of the best Indian restaurants in Maryland. I have been in Montgomery County for 15 years and this is consistenly one of the best. Food is very very good and service is good. Menu is not the usual Indian restaurant menu; some very good but rare items are to be found. Have been here mostly with business partners.

  • Visited August 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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“delicious indian food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011

the tastiest indian food in bethesda. decor, service, food all colorful and charming

Visited May 2011
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