North Indian Cuisine — Tandoor, Curries, Naan, Biryani in Chantilly, VA
North Indian cuisine is the rich, wheat-based, dairy-heavy, tandoor-fired half of Indian food — the version most Americans picture when they hear 'Indian food.' Butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, paneer butter masala, dal makhani, naan, biryani, kebabs, samosas. At Pastry Corner Cafe & Lounge in Chantilly our North Indian menu spans the full tradition: Mughlai-style curries (butter chicken, korma, kadai gosht, rogan josh); tandoor specialties (chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, malai tikka); paneer dishes (paneer butter masala, palak paneer, kadai paneer, shahi paneer, paneer tikka); biryanis (Hyderabadi dum chicken, goat, vegetable); naans straight from the 700°F clay tandoor (Plain, Butter, Garlic, Kashmiri, Cheese, Paneer Kulcha, Aloo Naan); dals (dal makhani, dal tadka, dal fry); and chaats (samosa chaat, papdi chaat, dahi puri). Halal-friendly chicken, goat, and lamb on request. Generous portions, customizable spice levels, and the kind of leftovers that reheat better than the first serving. Pair butter chicken with garlic naan and dal makhani for the classic North Indian dinner.
Hours
- Mon–Thu: 10am – 9pm
- Fri: 10am – 10pm
- Sat: 7am – 10pm
- Sun: 7am – 9pm
- Weekday break: 2:30pm – 5pm
People also ask
What's the difference between North and South Indian food?
North Indian is wheat-based (naan, roti), dairy-heavy (cream, butter, paneer), tandoor-fired, and richer. South Indian is rice-based (dosa, idli), fermented, gluten-free, and lighter. Different regional traditions, different staples, both world-class.
Is your North Indian food halal?
Halal-friendly chicken, goat, and lamb used on request. Mention at checkout — we'll confirm.
What should a first-timer order?
Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala with garlic naan, dal makhani, basmati rice, and a mango lassi. The safe, definitive North Indian dinner combo.
How spicy is North Indian food?
Medium by default — North Indian uses warm spices (cumin, cardamom, coriander) more than chili heat. We can adjust mild or hot.
Vegetarian North Indian options?
Deep menu — paneer butter masala, palak paneer, kadai paneer, dal makhani, dal tadka, chana masala, aloo gobi, baingan bharta. Vegetarian half is just as full as the meat half.