Namak Mandi

Restaurant is run down and kinda dirty. Food was mediocre at best. The worst part was the service. The people running the restaurant seems to have no idea what they’re doing. My party and I spent close to 2 hours waiting for our order and only some of the items came out. Two pain courses failed to arrive. It food wasn’t even that good. Definitely not worth the wait. Would not recommend coming back here. This restaurant is a disaster. They also automatically charge an 18% tip for a party of TWO or more. So even if service is atrocious, you’ll still be forced to tip.

This was my first time coming to this place. First of all, as soon as we entered the inside, this place Stinks so badly. I am not sure how people tolerate sitting and eating in this place. We immediately decided to go sit outside. We ordered a Chapli kabob. I regret paying $42 for it. They mention $27 on the menu then after extra charges, it went up to $42. I’m not concerned about the $42, the hygiene of this place is very important. They have to make sure it is cleaned at all times. I went to talked to the owner/ manager, I showed him the pictures how dirty the bread holder was, he just ignored me. I won’t return here again until they fix this and keep it clean. Here are a few suggestions to the owners. - Get this place cleaned and keep is clean at all times - Get your stuff proper uniform. They have to look like they work in a restaurant; not home.

today i ate at Namak Mandi and had a nice experience. We ordered the chicken karahi and aloo gobi, both were yummy and satisfying. The chicken karahi was flavorful and juicy, with a yummy masala. The aloo gobi was good, nothing special. One thing was that the naan was served in a way that made it easy to become cold and hard quickly, so if you want to reorder naan, consider timing it wisely, we got an extra naan since we were four people and the 2 person serving karahi came with two. The atmosphere was peaceful, with some nice background music that wasn't too loud. I did notice when I was pouring the leftovr food into the boxes, that the food were a bit oilier than necessary, which might be something to look out for, especially for those with certain food preferences. It was certainly a task to avoid pouring the excess oil, but be mindful if you're sensitive to oily food. Plus, it was mostly at the bottom and we didnt really get a strong heavy oily taste while eating it. Anyways it was a good dining experience the food was delicious and filling. I was too hungry to take photos at the time lol, but I snapped some of the leftovers when I got home.

It was a five star rating but when saw the bill they got a tip without our permission, now I give them 3 star for that, the bill is also attached. Best hospitality, Delicious food specially Lamb Kabob and Samosas Chat is the best. DON’T FORGET TO HAVE A SALTY LASSI.

Namak Mandi in Falls Church is a hidden gem for anyone who appreciates rich, flavorful dishes that are made with care and tradition. I recently tried their Biryani and Nihari, and both were absolutely fantastic. The Biryani was aromatic and perfectly spiced, with tender meat and rice that was cooked to perfection. Each bite had a depth of flavor that really stood out—this isn’t your average rice dish; it’s a full experience. The Nihari was incredibly satisfying—slow-cooked with a rich, savory gravy and meat so tender it practically melted. It had just the right balance of spice and warmth, especially when paired with their fresh naan. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service was friendly and efficient. If you're looking for bold, comforting dishes that feel homemade and hearty, Namak Mandi is absolutely worth a visit.

It is a good place but they need to work on their decor's. Out side area is good. We ordered the chicken Kharai (which was not good canned tomatoes maked it sweet just a suggestion use real tomatoes) but the fish and chappli kabba platter were amazing regular naan and Garlic naan were also good. Service was great food did came on time 20-25 min wait. Server were very nice.

Choose this restaurant for the amount of reviews given and the stars that uphold, however, I have to give my feedback based on my experience on others restaurants across the country. We ordered full chicken kharai, and chicken bhoti. although the food was very tasty the portioned was small and pricey. $40 for a quarter leg Kharai and $22 chicken boti it is too much. I never seen a full Kharai with many legs in it. Chickens have only 2 legs. lol. They gave us the quarter legs cut in 3 pieces and the chicken boti looks like it was the meat of a quarter leg. The service was..ehhh. Not friendly at all. I was having high expectations after driving a long distance but I am given 4 stars for the taste.

Delicious Pakistani restaurant located in Falls Church. Spacious seating area inside and outside plus a Musalla for prayers.