CURRY PLACE SILVER SPRING

I arrived at the recently-opened Curry Place in White Oak at 12:15 on a Wednesday, to try their daily Lunch Buffet. I had just done some grocery shopping at the next-door Giant. A well-dressed host graciously escorted me to a table. I ordered their ‘Classic Gin Martini with Olives’ from their Full Bar. It stood tall among martinis I have had, both in quality and quantity. The 4 tiny olives at the end were surprisingly piquant/spicy/scrumptious.
The ambiance was very amenable. Soft Indian/Eastern music, but you had to listen for it. A row of tables along one wall were occupied by about 25 diners. There seemed to be several separate groups, perhaps ‘going-out-to-lunch-clubs,’ or book clubs. They conversed actively among themselves, but so quietly that I could hardly hear them; as if they were in a library setting. The number of such groups could increase as this restaurant becomes better known. I would look forward to that as a sign of greater involvement by my local community.
I started with the enticingly paper-thin Pappadams with classical condiments. I loved the green one, with its bold cilantro taste. The Goat Curry had generous tender chunks of meat in a well-flavored brown gravy. There were several chicken choices, including classic Tandoori. I especially enjoyed the one labeled ‘Special Staff Curry Chicken.’ There was also ‘Black Pepper Chicken.’ It looked like it indeed had a lot of black pepper, but upon tasting it; it was exactly the right amount.
I enjoy ‘Hot and Spicy’ as much as the next person. However, I have concluded that it is best to have both the ‘Spice’ and the ‘Hot’ determined by a cook who knows how to make a delicious dish. As I grazed through these dishes, I realized that each one had distinct characteristics; with respect to the spices that were chosen, and the resulting ‘heat.’ Not one dish resembled another in this. Whomever was preparing them knew exactly what each dish required so as to adhere to Indian tradition.
There were several vegetarian choices, that looked good. There was an outstanding Dal, that went very well with the rice choices at the end of the table. There were also excellent sauced noodles, there. I don’t recall encountering noodles in an Indian restaurant. These were very good.
Then there was the Naan, that was delivered to my table. It was a generous basket of Naan wedges, that were so piping hot that I had to be careful when picking up the first one. They were redolent with butter and garlic. I have never had better Naan.
There was a separate Dessert Table. For several reasons, I never indulge in desserts. I assume they were good, but others will have to adjudicate.
The check I received for the Buffet Lunch and a cocktail was of such a modest amount, that I gave a generous tip to compensate.

Highly recommend this place for some delicious Indian food. They make the food as per our specifications and quantity and the quality is amazing. Not many solid restaurants around that deliver an authentic Indian food experience.

The food was generally good for our lunch. The "aloo beans" and the "staff chicken curry" were outstanding. The hakka noodles were pretty good too.

One of the best Indian food experiences I have had in the DC metro area. The service is wonderful and the food never disappoints

Would surely recommend trying this place. Excellent mood, delicious dishes, excellent service. Kudos.