"Luncheon with friends, four people in total, meetup on a fluorescent overcast day with rain. We each ordered something different and shared our dishes; Chicken Vindaloo, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb, and Goat. Vindaloo at the default spice level was delicious, spicy enough to be stimulating, but, not hot enough to sweat indoors. I had a sweet lassi in case I had to extinguish the fire. No need, it was yummy. This restaurant has a Tandoori oven and a chef that knows how to use it, so the Tandoori Chicken was perfect, as were oven breads. Lamb ang Goat dishes were flavorful and nicely spiced. The rice, cooked with saffron, was a bit dry, but, sauced with entree gravies, was consumed fully. No deserts were ordered. Service was thin, as restaurants like Handii are recovering from the great COVID hoax, but, we were well attended, and the meal service was perfect from a guest perspective. I have dined at Handii numerous occasions, and have had brilliant service and excellent chefs, delivering outstanding meal experiences. This meal was good, prepared perfectly. The declining factor that was missing were tall experienced waiters, dressed in service clothes and red turbines hustling the expert-prepated food. I will eat there again. I am thankful that this iconic NoVA restaurant survived COVID business downturn."
