Hollin Hills Bulletin

Restaurant Review:

Dishes of India, Belle View Shopping Center

I always look forward to going to Dishes of India. One of my favorite local restaurants. I even love the aromas which meet you at the door. It's a very friendly, welcoming place. Naresh, one of the owners, always greets you warmly, and we visit regularly, he sincerely asks about how things are going for me and my family. He goes out of his way to be sure that you are happy with your meal and enjoy the whole experience. I enjoy the quiet, peaceful, unrushed atmosphere. The dishes are uniformly excellent and new dishes are introduced regularly. I was unfamiliar with Indian food several years ago, but thanks to Naresh and his father Ramanand, the chef, I have come to love the many varieties. I especially like the vegetarian choices: The Paneers (With Soft cheese cubes), the Began Bartha (rosted eggplant), Lamb Chop Tandoori, Murg Tikka Tandoori(chicken), Rogan Josh (lamb) and the Curries. The soft naan bread, Raita (yogurt mixed with crushed cucumbers), and Mango Lassi (cool yogurt drink) add to any meal. Recently, and excellent buffet with a great variety of dishes has been added for lunch. Naresh and the waiters are very helpful in making recommendations and modifying seasoning to please you. Special children's menus are available. Dishes is happy to provide take-out meals. A website includes wonderful reviews from The Washingtonian, The Washington Post and other local papers. (www.dishesofindia.com). I hope you will come to feel right at home at Dishes, as I have. (Now that I've written this review. I'm salivating and wish I could run down there now, but it's real late and that will have to wait, a day or two.)

-Peter Bloom