Pakwaan Indian Cuisine
7519 Linton Hall Rd.
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 284-6105
https://www.pakwaangainesville.com/

Indian | $$

We began with chips and chutney sauces.

The Chicken Momos were wonderful.

I couldn’t resist doing my own plating when the Momos came out.

They served us plenty of perfect Basmati Rice.

We ordered Garlic Naan Bread. It was excellent. Not overly garlicy.

I ordered the Butter Chicken. It was flavorful and mildly spicy. This curry sauce has a silky smooth rich texture. The chicken could have been a bit more juicy but was fine.

My wife went with the Lamb Tikka Masala. The lamb was very tender. The sauce was similar to mine, only with slightly more spice.

Pakwaan went into this location after Urban Tandoor closed. Urban Tandoor was our favorite Indian restaurant. Pakwaan is a close second and I am sure it will get there. Like Urban Tandoor they do more than half their business as take out. The wait staff is excellent and the restaurant was quiet on the week night we went.

I recommend you try it the next time you are in the mood for Indian. It is the best we have found in our area.