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Woodlands Restaurant Pure Vegetarian Indian Cuisine

+1 301-869-5353
555 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 United States of America
Open Today: 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM

Amenities

Service options
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Fast service
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
Crowd
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Planning
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

Best WLM Reviews

Great place for straightforward south Indian vegetarian fare. Generous portions, authentic flavors, and excellently cooked! The pongal is the highlight here in my opinion. Warm, velvety, peppery and beautifully decorated with curry leaves. Ambiance is a good blend of modern elements with Indian themes. They were a little busy on the day we visited and so it took a while to get our table serviced, but nothing to ruin the day.
Food is great! The restaurant has many of the dishes I have never eaten before.
It’s my first time having Dosai! A Wonderful cultural experience with very tasty meal!
We recently decided to indulge in some South Indian cuisine and opted for Woodlands, drawn by its high ratings.
We arrived around 6 pm and found the ambiance pleasant, with the restaurant not too crowded. We were seated at a central table and assumed it was BYOB, as is typical with many Indian restaurants. However, Woodlands occupies a middle ground, offering beer and wine but no BYOB or hard liquor like whiskey or rum. I ordered a Heineken, while my sister enjoyed buttermilk, my son had a Coke, and my wife opted for water, no ice.
A standout feature was their accommodation of my wife’s Swaminarayan diet (no onion, no garlic). The staff was more than happy to tailor any dish accordingly.
For appetizers, we ordered Mix Bhajjias (no onion, no garlic), Onion Bhajjias, and Paalak Chaat. The Onion Bhajjias were perfectly crispy, and the Paalak Chaat was a delightful hit, especially with my sister – it was crunchy and full of flavor. The Mix Bhajjias, though filling, were also quite good. Lakshman, who delivered the appetizers, was friendly and pleasant throughout.
Theresa, our waitress, seemed a bit confused when I asked about whiskey and brought over Sharof, a senior staff member, who politely explained their alcohol policy—beer and wine only, no outside alcohol allowed. His professionalism and assurance regarding the Swaminarayan diet options made us feel very comfortable.
While the food was excellent, the service had some delays. It took quite a while for my Heineken to arrive, even after reminding the staff three times in twenty minutes.
For the main course, I ordered Onion and Peas Oothappam, my sister went with Puri-Bhaaji, my son had the Paneer Dosa, and my wife ordered the Swaminarayan Butter Masala Dosa. The Puri-Bhaaji was fantastic, with fluffy puris and flavorful bhaaji. My son's Paneer Dosa was creatively filled with paneer bhurji, which added a nice twist to the classic dish. Unfortunately, my Oothappam came with tomatoes instead of onions, though the staff promptly corrected the mistake. However, by the time my dish arrived, the rest of the group had already finished their meals, which was a bit frustrating.
Additionally, I asked for sugar with my dosa and had to make multiple requests before it finally arrived, which contributed to my decision to give a 4-star rating instead of 5.
Overall, the food was exceptional, and the staff was warm and accommodating, but the service could use some fine-tuning. I still highly recommend Woodlands for a satisfying South Indian meal.
I wish I had known about this place earlier, but I'm still glad I had the chance to try it. There were mostly Indian people there, which gives me the impression that this place is approved by authentic Indians. It's a purely vegetarian restaurant, but the Thali I had was so good, it was comparable to the ones I had in Bombay. The service was great. I will definitely be back.
Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior or the unusual location on the bottom floor of an office building. Once inside, this restaurant is a hidden gem, with a very nice decor that captures an ethnic style and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
The food here is incredible—truly rich in flavor, nicely presented, and without a single disappointing dish. Every item on the menu is vegetarian, with plenty of vegan options clearly marked, making it accessible for a variety of dietary preferences. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Indian cuisine or just looking to try something new, this place is bound to impress.
The service is another highlight: the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the whole experience. It’s easily become our favorite spot for Indian food. Highly recommend!
We tried this restaurant yesterday and it was a horrible experience. The food was ice cold. Whereas south Indian cuisine is supposed to be piping hot, I believe they just served the leftover. The staff was in hurry to take your plate and I had to tell them I have not finished yet. My spouse has been throwing up since last night. If possible avoid this restaurant. It's simply waste of money and one's health.
This place was so nice to eat in. The people was always available. The food was so tasty and there was so many options in the restaurant regarding only vegetarian dishes. Since my family and I are vegetarian we really enjoyed the dishes that was purchased. My family and I loved it and we would completely go again.
This restaurant used to be at a previous location. Although the quality of the food was identical, the previous location wasn’t as nice as this one. During the pandemic, their other location had to close. They’ve been resurrected in this new location and I’m delighted to report that the quality of the food and the service is still excellent. Here, the ambience is much better. Our order taker and server were very friendly and the service was just outstanding.
Highly recommended for getting your fix for South Indian food.
Bon appetit!

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Opening Hours

Monday 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Thursday 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Friday 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM

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