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Raaga

There is a glut of Indian restaurants in this area, and many are very very good.  That being said, I continue to rank Raaga as a long-time favorite.  Their simplisticly decorated dining room allows the food to be the focus.  The large menu means lots of choices for each diner.  One thing that sets this Indian restaurant apart is a Tomato Curry soup, which is unlike any other soup I have ever had.  They use curry from the curry plant to give the soup a nice heat which is transformative.  It's a "feel good" dish if ever I have had one.  I get it almost every time I go and when I don't, I get some to take home.  The food in general has a nice heat to it without being overwhelming, which makes it great for groups.  The restaurant isn't perfect.  Despite the fact that they have 11 (!) breads, the bread is not the biggest star on the menu, sometimes being overdone and rarely "fluffy".  Nepalese dishes have been added in recent years, meaning that there is always something new to explore.  This is my "family" restaurant where they recognize me from all of my visits.  If you like Indian, you simply must add this to your list to try.

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5872 Leesburg Pike
http://raagarestaurant.com/

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