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Sona
Sona
Sona

Sona

Indian

Welcome to Sona, where you will experience the finest in Indian cuisine.Sona means gold or golden. It also means beautiful. At Sona Restaurant, we believe the word sona cannot be easily described -- it must be experienced. In India, there's a tale about the sona champa, a delicate, golden flower that possesses an ethereal fragrance once prized by the people of India. The sona champa tree has glossy, green leaves and can grow as tall as 100 feet in a pyramidal shape. Legend has it that when the tree is in full bloom, covered with fragrant, golden blossoms, a celestial god and goddess descend to dance around it, enjoying the rare and exquisite beauty and the divine fragrance. This heavenly splendor is the true experience of the word sona -- and why in North India we always say the native food is very sona!Indian cuisine is as diverse as its culture, its people, its geography, and its climate. The essence of good Indian cooking revolves around the appropriate use of aromatic spices. The skill lies in the subtle blending of these spices to enhance, rather than overwhelm, the flavor of a particular dish.We at Sona Restaurant value the eclectic origins of Indian cuisine, spanning from the Aryans, Turks, Greeks, and Romans to the Chinese, Mongols, Persians, and finally the British. The philosophy of Indian cooking is derived from ayurveda, ayur meaning life and veda meaning knowledge. It has been said that the science of ayurveda is at the very core of many of our Indian food-preparation techniques, developed to satisfy the physical, mental, psychological, and spiritual needs of man. The name of our restaurant mirrors this philosophy: We believe life is beautiful, and so is life-giving food. Recalling the divine experience of the fully bloomed sona champa tree, we hope you enjoy the beauty, fragrance, and taste of our carefully prepared dishes.

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Location and hours

Location

Location

2900 Valley Avenue , Winchester, VA

(540) 662-9299

Hours

Hours

Monday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

More details

Delivery
Dine In
Reservations
Takeout
Pickup
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessible

Reviews

Overall rating

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4.4

(46 reviews)

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Reviewed on August 15, 2019 Verified Purchase

Chef (father) and server (son) were so nice. Chef came out, shook my hand, introduced himself, returned several times including taking my order and explaining the 1-10 "hot" scale. He came out to check on how I liked my food.When I left, he came out again and said good-bye to me by name with a request to come again.

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Jane R.
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Reviewed on December 30, 2018 Verified Purchase

Very bland sauces, forgot an order of naan, tough naan; heartily mediocre and not cheap. Disappointed.

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Reviewed on December 8, 2018 Verified Purchase

The Chai tea was the best we have ever had! Ambiance was good. The salad and entree were delicious!

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Reviewed on July 14, 2018 Verified Purchase

Ownerchef and waitress are very engaging. He makes sure he knows what you want and how much heat you want.

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Robert M.
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Reviewed on October 19, 2017 Verified Purchase

authentic indian food! amazing tasting dishes! this is NOT americanized indian food unlike most restaurants. from the outside it looks claustrophobic but there is a totally pleasant transformation once you enter the door

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Reviewed on January 3, 2017 Verified Purchase

Fantastic restaurant with very personal service. The chef/owner has come to our table to speak to us each time we've visited. I've eaten Indian food many places and this restaurant is superior to all others.

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Reviewed on March 6, 2015 Verified Purchase

Excellent food, excellent service, one of the best in Huntington Village

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Reviewed on August 28, 2014 Verified Purchase

Good food and selection, reasonably priced, service was good

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Reviewed on August 27, 2014 Verified Purchase

Waitress was extra special

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Reviewed on August 9, 2014 Verified Purchase

I ordered take out and did not dine at the restaurant.

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Reviewed on June 20, 2014 Verified Purchase

Food and atmosphere did not live up to expectations

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Reviewed on June 16, 2014 Verified Purchase

good server, great food, not too crowded

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Reviewed on June 16, 2014 Verified Purchase

not too crowded, good server.

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Reviewed on June 10, 2014 Verified Purchase

food was excellent and workers were very friendly and helpful.Really enjoyed our meal here.:)

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Reviewed on April 26, 2014 Verified Purchase

Food was great, service was outstanding, lunch price is great.

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Reviewed on April 25, 2014 Verified Purchase

Salad bar was great.

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Reviewed on April 24, 2014 Verified Purchase

Wonderful service and food choices

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Reviewed on April 24, 2014 Verified Purchase

Be careful when your waiter asks if you want flat or sparkling water. Even if you say flat, he will still bring bottled water. He told us not nicely that we had to say tap water, which was not given as an option. After returning the bottled water, he did not take it off the bill (until we asked after getting the bill) and he never apologized. However, the food was good and the servers bringing the meat were friendly and accommodating.

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Reviewed on April 24, 2014 Verified Purchase

Good food.

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Reviewed on April 24, 2014 Verified Purchase

I heard a lot of people complain that the meat didn't come around very often. It was not the case for us. Exceptional service! they were bringing it faster than we could eat it. I would say on average every 3 to 4 minutes! We went at lunchtime, there were some meats that were a little rare. Thank you! For having gluten free options at this restaurant. The GF biscuits were excellent as well. We will be back! If people have had a bad experience in the past, I would encourage them to give it another try.

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Reviewed on March 22, 2014 Verified Purchase

Friendly and owner talks to you

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Reviewed on March 16, 2014 Verified Purchase

Best lettuce with bacon dressing and filling.

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Reviewed on March 15, 2014 Verified Purchase

The restaurant was clean and the staff was polite and attentive. They do accept restaurant.com coupons. Parking is hard to find (room for 8 cars only). Having lived in Lancaster County PA for over 30 years and being married to a native Lancaster countian, we have a very good idea of what PA Dutch cooking should taste like. Deitsch Eck fell short. I had fresh sausage which was cut length wise and grilled on both sides. It's a quick way to prepare it, but all the juices escape, so naturally it was dried out. The chicken was also overcooked and dry and the green beans had no color. Obviously straight out of a can, not frozen. Prices are probably average, but if you want good PA Dutch cooking, travel to Lancaster County, there are better places to choose from.

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Reviewed on March 2, 2014 Verified Purchase

This was the first time we came on a Saturday night -- they were really busy, but the food and service was great!

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Reviewed on February 16, 2014 Verified Purchase

My meal was fine (taco salad with grilled chicken) but my friend ordered a pizza and after one slice had to stop eating it.

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Reviewed on February 1, 2014 Verified Purchase

We received a personalized meal with our 4 & 6 yr olds firsttry with Indian food. They loved it the meal and the personalized entrees. Made us feel right at home. Terrific and personalized service. Excellent familyexperience!!!!

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Reviewed on January 31, 2014 Verified Purchase

Went here with a party of 2 for my lady's birthday. They had our reservation & table ready upon arrival without any delay. Complimentary foccacia bread (yum!) with olive oil & balsamic vinegar. Great gnocchi & ravioli. AMAZING tiramisu (best I've ever had, and I normally don't like tiramisu)! Our waiter was very attentive and catered to all our needs without any problems or hesitation.

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Reviewed on January 4, 2014 Verified Purchase

We were very pleased with the service, variety, quality of food and the ambience.

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Reviewed on October 6, 2013 Verified Purchase

Different foods that surpassed my expecatations.

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Reviewed on August 30, 2013 Verified Purchase

server was very attentive

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Reviewed on August 30, 2013 Verified Purchase

A solutely delicious meal!

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Reviewed on November 9, 2012 Verified Purchase

When we first walked in, we would greeted with the overwhelming stench of a burning incense stick (cheap)...very offensive smell to the senses and made breathing tough on our lungs. The "servers" were basically kids...they did not seem to have any idea of the process. The food was absolutely TERRIBLE! The "Indian" sauces served with our lamb and chicken dishes seemed to come straight out of a jar bought at Wal-Mart. The meat itself was very umm...interesting and chewy. We ate at this place 2 years ago, and did not have a good experience then but we figured we would try again...Oopsie. The male server was cool though. He seemed to try, but 2 (Poor) 's + 1 (Fair) rating still averages out to a 1 )-:

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Reviewed on August 16, 2012 Verified Purchase

I love the personal attention we receive from the owner/chef. The food is always amazing.

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Reviewed on July 27, 2012 Verified Purchase

We love Sona, the chef/owner Shiv Kumar makes the entire dining experience even more enjoyable.

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Reviewed on June 29, 2012 Verified Purchase

Great dining experience. Food prepared personally by the owner-chef. Highly recommend!!!

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Reviewed on May 17, 2012 Verified Purchase

Excellent food offerings, delicious food, friendly atmosphere, you could tell our patronage was appreciated. I will go back soon!

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Reviewed on May 14, 2012 Verified Purchase

Chef was fantastic. Really enjoyed how he came to the table and introduced himself, inquired about the food, etc. He seemed very proud of his work...and had very good reason to be! Great experience.

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Reviewed on May 6, 2012 Verified Purchase

Great food, as always!

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Reviewed on February 23, 2012 Verified Purchase

Shiv is a great cook and his food is always wonderful!!!

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Reviewed on February 2, 2012 Verified Purchase

The restaurant is quiet, but the food is always good, I have been here a few times before. Shiv (sp?), the owner, always comes to our table and asks about the food. He is careful to make every dish special and to your spice taste. Their Butter Chicken is delicious as well as their Chai Tea (which you can buy his special blend to make at home). Actually I've never had anything I didn't like. The apps of cauliflower and chickpeas are both yummy even if you aren't big on the veggies. I would definitely recommend this to anyone even if you are new to Indian food. Great restaurant!

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Reviewed on January 30, 2012 Verified Purchase

Always an excellent choice to get good friends together.

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Kathryn H.
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Reviewed on December 16, 2011 Verified Purchase

Best Indian food I've ever had, and one of my favorite places to eat. The service is always exceptional!

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Reviewed on November 1, 2011 Verified Purchase

Some of the best Indian food we have had in this country--a real delight to be treated as friends. I only wish we lived near enough to return regularly. When we pass through again to visit family, we will be certain to visit Sona again. THANK YOU. We will post a detailed Tripadvisor review as well.

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Reviewed on October 27, 2011 Verified Purchase

Amazing restaurant, one of my favorites. The food is very fresh and made to order. We recommend Sona all the time.

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Reviewed on September 23, 2011 Verified Purchase

We love this restaurant, the food is delicious, and the owner/chef makes everyone feel so welcome.

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Reviewed on August 2, 2011 Verified Purchase

Always a wonderful dining experience.

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