Minerva Express In Arl - Shirlington

It's a takeout setup some room to sit and eat, but I consider this an Indian food takeout gem within a grocery store. I'm happy with Palak Paneer with rice, and this place hits the spot every time.

They have Indian spices that Safeway, Giant, etc al., don't carry. Also really good okra, ginger, and cinnamon sticks. Neat snacks and teas, too. I visited the shop, not the restaurant.

The best tadka daal ever. Miss home? Come here, uncle-ji treats you like family.

Chole bharure was made with old oil and smelled bad No taste at all in sambar Bought motichoor laddu it was in beginning stages of going bad Idlies were soft -reason for one star !!!

Samosas are excellent and the grocery section, though small and cramped, is good. Chicken tikka masala was very good. Garlic naan and Lamb curry were good. Friendly staff.