Germantown Welcomes Curry Z as Biryani Grill Also Plans Indian Restaurant Opening
Two new Indian restaurants are reshaping the South Asian dining landscape in Germantown within months of each other, signaling strong demand for Indian and Himalayan cuisine in the Montgomery County community. Curry Z, a family-owned establishment serving Indian, Himalayan, and Indo-Chinese cuisine, has already opened its doors at 13525 Clopper Road, taking over a space that had been vacant since January 2026 when its predecessor, Bitez, closed after a brief run. The Biryani Grill, which has built a following through locations in Aldie, Ashburn, and Chantilly in Virginia, is also planning its first Maryland location at the Germantown Commons shopping center on Middlebrook Road.
🍛 Curry Z Opens on Clopper Road with Indian, Himalayan, and Indo-Chinese Menu
Curry Z is now open at 13525 Clopper Rd., Germantown, MD 20874, taking over the space previously occupied by Bitez, which operated at the address from July 2025 until closing in January 2026. The restaurant is located in the same shopping center as Mamma Lena and Rio Grande Bar & Grill. Curry Z is a family-owned establishment that combines traditional Indian favorites with dishes inspired by the Himalayan region, alongside Indo-Chinese specialties. The menu features classic curries, tandoori specialties, and handmade momos, a dumpling originating in Himalayan culinary tradition. Street food items also round out the selections, providing lighter and more casual dining options. For lunch, the restaurant offers a storefront-exclusive build-your-own bowl option, a customizable choice not commonly found at traditional Indian restaurants. Curry Z fills the space left vacant by Bitez, a halal eatery that opened in July 2025 and closed approximately six months later. The new restaurant's combination of Indian, Himalayan, and Indo-Chinese dishes sets it apart from more narrowly focused Indian establishments in the Germantown area. The arrival of momos and Himalayan specialties on the menu is a particular draw for diners seeking a wider range of South Asian regional cuisines. [2]
🍛 Biryani Grill to Bring Signature Biryanis and Tandoor Dishes to Germantown Commons
Biryani Grill is coming to the Germantown Commons shopping center, taking over the former Cafe Hong Kong space at 13038 Middlebrook Road. The restaurant already operates locations in Aldie, Ashburn, and Chantilly, Virginia, making its planned Germantown outpost its first location in Maryland. The new location will center its menu on traditional Indian cuisine, maintaining the style established at the Virginia restaurants. According to its website, the menu highlights a variety of signature biryanis, including mutton (goat), chicken dum, and paneer, all slow-cooked with basmati rice and spices. Tandoor specialties such as paneer tikka, fish tikka, and hariyali chicken offer grilled options for diners seeking alternatives to rice dishes. Curries like chicken tikka masala, goat curry, and paneer lababdar round out the menu with rich, savory preparations. The Germantown location will take over the space most recently occupied by Cafe Hong Kong. Biryani Grill's established presence across multiple Virginia cities indicates it has cultivated a loyal following among South Asian communities in the Washington metropolitan area. The restaurant takes its name from the biryani, a slow-cooked rice dish central to South Asian culinary heritage. A confirmed opening date for the Germantown location had not been announced at the time of reporting. [3]
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