csirwillis Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 My wife came back from England and all she talks about is Butter Chicken... What restaurant has the best Butter chicken in the DC MD Area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 My wife came back from England and all she talks about is Butter Chicken... What restaurant has the best Butter chicken in the DC MD Area? I've enjoyed it as a lunch special at Mehak in Chinatown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffC Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 My favorite version of butter chicken--Murg Makhani--remains Chef Sudhir Seth's version at Passage to India (Bethesda). There are many other excellent versions--Heritage India and Rasika come to mind, as well as Haandi and Ghar-e-Kabab (Silver Spring), but to these taste buds, Passage to India sets the standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csirwillis Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 My favorite version of butter chicken--Murg Makhani--remains Chef Sudhir Seth's version at Passage to India (Bethesda). There are many other excellent versions--Heritage India and Rasika come to mind, as well as Haandi and Ghar-e-Kabab (Silver Spring), but to these taste buds, Passage to India sets the standard. Thanks.. I guess when I get a night off I will take her there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 My favorite version of butter chicken--Murg Makhani--remains Chef Sudhir Seth's version at Passage to India (Bethesda). Seconded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoodieGrrl Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'm partial to the Butter Chicken at the Bombay Curry Company in Arlandria and its sister restaurant, the Delhi Club in Clarendon. I admit that it could be because it was the first place I ever had Butter Chicken, but I don't think it's been better anywhere else I've tried. Oh. Now I have a craving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam23 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'm partial to the Butter Chicken at the Bombay Curry Company in Arlandria and its sister restaurant, the Delhi Club in Clarendon. I admit that it could be because it was the first place I ever had Butter Chicken, but I don't think it's been better anywhere else I've tried. Oh. Now I have a craving. I second that. I've had butter chicken at too many places to count and I always seem to come back to Bombay Curry Company as my favorite. I also enjoy Rasika's as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NolaCaine Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I know Delhi Dahba (Arlington) gets a bad rap but I love their Butter Chicken. My Darling Husband says it is because it contains sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbhasin Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I know Delhi Dahba (Arlington) gets a bad rap but I love their Butter Chicken. My Darling Husband says it is because it contains sugar. Your darling husband is probably right. The original recipe recommends adding a little honey or sugar, to counteract the acidity, if the tomatoes are too tart but these days it has become a standard practice to just add the sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Wells Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 My wife came back from England and all she talks about is Butter Chicken... What restaurant has the best Butter chicken in the DC MD Area? The butter chicken at Rangoli in South Riding is fantastic. It's hotter than your average butter chicken, so it was a bit much for Twinsmommy, but I found it to be incredibly complex and luscious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 when they are on...the Chicken Makhani at Aatish on the Hill is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Never order it as a dish as I find it too rich, but on the buffet at Gar e Kebab in Silver Spring it is wonderful. I bet cooked to order and not on the buffet it is even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundae in the Park Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Not the indian dish per se, but the butter chicken at Kabob Palace family restaurant in Crystal City has (or had, I haven't been in a few years, but I remember it fondly) a ridiculously rich, mildly spiced, and very tasty version, if you're in that neighborhood and have a craving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winonelson Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 My wife came back from England and all she talks about is Butter Chicken... What restaurant has the best Butter chicken in the DC MD Area? Heritage in Glover Park - much as I love Rasika, Heritage's version of this dish is better (but Rasika's is certainly good). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 My wife came back from England and all she talks about is Butter Chicken... What restaurant has the best Butter chicken in the DC MD Area? To the best of my knowledge there is nothing in the United States that even approaches, say, Akbar's or EastzEast in Manchester, certainly not Videet Bhatia in London. If anyone who has been to these restaurants or who has experienced, say, Chutney Mary's in London or the "Curry Mile" in Rushholme in Manchester and found anything here even close, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisaB Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I wish I had known about that Manchester restaurant when I was there recently! Mebbe next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 http://www.akbars.co.uk/ is their website. They now have eight or nine restaurants but their Bradford and Manchester restaurants are their flagships and where their reputation is founded. This is eastzeast' dinner menu: http://www.eastzeast.com/EastZEastMMenu09.pdf The two Michelin star Vineet Bhatia in London is the best Indian restaurant in the world: http://www.rasoirestaurant.co.uk/ Raisa, I would describe it as interpretative Indian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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