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Minerva Indian Cuisine

16240 Frederick Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4001
(301) 948-9898
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Ranked #18 of 136 restaurants in Gaithersburg
Cuisines: Indian
Dining options: Buffet
Most recent review
- 19 May 2013
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Dining options: Buffet
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North Potomac, Maryland, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

I have lived in the area for a number of years but I have never eaten here. Had some overseas guests and I decided to try this restaurant. Went to the lunch buffet on Saturday and I was very impressed with the quality of the food. It was very delicious and the place was very clean though it was busy.... More

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New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The food was excellent, great variety of dishes including vegetarian, seafood, and chicken. My customer thought the food was very authentic.

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Houston
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34 reviews 34 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We went there as it was just besides the hotel. Lunch buffet is delicious, we stuffed ourselves in Indian food. Fresh, flavory, well cooked, the right taste for the right dish. We went also at night, plates can be "A la carte" -just the dish-, or "Dinner plate" -a tray with the maini dish you asked, surrounded by anything else,... More

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Washington, DC
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45 reviews 45 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Friends had told us about this place so we decided to try it on a Friday night. It's fairly large as Indian restaurants go. Even at 7:30 most tables were taken. The food was very tasty with the spices being just right. The local India community must like this place because we saw three large parties of them---always a good... More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

My wife and I have always been happy with this place. We've been going since they opened up, and have never been disappointed. I'd recommend the lunch buffet, but get there by Noon because can be a wait, and they can run low on items. The tandoori chicken is espcially good, always tender and flavorful. Lots of items, and unique... More

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Bethesda, Maryland
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30 reviews 30 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

This place had been recommended several times by friends. My wife and finally decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised. Food was good. Service was good (and friendly). The skewered lamb is particularly good! The Naan too.

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Tallahassee, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

The only problem with this restaurant is choosing from the large number of dishes! The Lamb Koorma was delicious, as was the Tandoori Chicken Salad. The naan was a little stiff, not easily folded for picking up food, but that's why they give you a fork. Service was good, as was the price. Enjoy!

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gaithersburg
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

Extremely bad Indian food and service. I found a roach in my food when I went to eat there. You can even see roaches roaming in the restaurant.

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West Virginia
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3 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

I'm always excited to find a good Indian restaurant when I'm traveling, and this one hit the spot! Huge portions at a reasonable price. I look forward to dining here again!

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Gaithersburg, Maryland
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

My wife and I love Indian food, and we found Minerva through our Entertainment book. One of the first things we noticed was that the prices are very reasonable. We would even consider going without a discount. The lamb vindaloo had a terrific combination of spice and heat. The chicken tandoori was moist and delicious.

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