Indian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

"I'm hard to please when it comes to Indian food. This place is amazing! Immaculately clean inside, very nice staff and the food is delicious. I only..."

Yousof Faryar

Licia Washington

"Literally AMAZING. I went here for lunch and the staff was so nice. The atmosphere is relaxing and beautiful (Tina of things to look at!) And the..."

Lizzy Amirana

"This is a great fast casual option in navy yard. It’s not Rasika, but for clear casual, this is a great option for a healthy and tasty meal. Think..."

Anita Grabowska

"Cool super friendly vibe. Gave samples to help me decide. Spicy beef on arugala and basmati with a garlic naan and mint cardamom limeade. 20 bucks...."

Steve Parker

"First time here and I am very impressed with the flavor of everything. I ordered the Open Sesame - (Lamb Kebabs) , switched out the peanut sauce for..."

Mei Miller

"Enjoyed the bowl with sweet potato tikkis. Their tamarind chutney was delicious too! Wish their peanut sesame sauce had more flavor to it, it tasted..."

Swathi Chandrasekaran

"I loved everything about this place. Good vibes overwhelming. The staff was so friendly, you can really tell that they loved what they were doing...."

Darin Dimitrov

"They serve Indian style cuisine but know that it's not what you would get from a true sit down Indian restaurant. You can build your own bowl or go..."

Tim P

"As the street gets darker in Navy yards DC when you walk away from Nats Stadium and you pass by the not so interesting (but sometimes reliable)..."

Fabian Francis

"Everything was amazing - the food is delicious (I had the TIKKA CHANCE ON ME and OPEN SESAME) and the decor is awesome! The swings by the window are..."

Theresa DiPeppe

"I really enjoyed this restaurant, the feel it gives off is just great. I suggest dining it so that you can really enjoy the atmosphere from all the..."

Dondré

"Oh such an awesome place ! I got the CAUL ME MAYBE bowl and my hubs got to create his own! Both of these looked and tasted beautifully delicious..."

Kajal Mawa

"Amazing and creative interpretation of the fast casual/bowl concept. I can’t wait to go back! I was tempted by the Chicken Tikka but went with the..."

Nicole Coomber

"The place is very well decorated and the food is really amazing. The bowls are value for money and really tasty. It takes up the concept of food bowl..."

Anshuman Swain

"Amazing, amazing, amazing!can't say enough good things about this place. Absolutely loved it!it's like the Chipotle or Qdoba for Indian food. Coolest..."

Aritra Dasgupta

"Interesting and new. They had a lot of options for vegetarian and the food tasted good. Tou have a lot of ways to customize your bowl and it tasted..."

Dilip Naik

Ghostline

Cusbah

91/100 (1832 ratings)

"We had Sunday lunch and really enjoyed ourselves. the food was delicious, the staff was friendly and engaging and the drinks were great! One of our..."

Karen Nichols

"Best lamb chops ever! What a gourmet meal with hospitality from the staff too. I had never seen the herb rosemary used in a drink and then even lit..."

Diane Gallagher

"I am so happy that I found the Cusbah restaurant! They call themselves a "south Asian spice bar." Indian and Pakistani food - everything was so good,..."

Frida Shroyer

"Where to start...the food was incredible, best vegetable pakora I've ever had. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked, tender, and dynamically..."

Ian Keene-Babcock

"Great spot around the corner makes coming here so easy. Chicken Akbarai Korma with Kashmiri naan. You'll thank me later. The biryani are also..."

Richard Farino

"Legit korma, legit naan. Awesome barkeeps. Experienced mgmt. Know how to run a great..."

Jay Robinson

"Love this place!! Food and drinks are always on point! Great bar staff..."

Shawn King

"Always a HUGE fan of the Chicken Makhni and Masala and also the Naan wraps. Love the drinks and staff are always helpful and friendly. This place is..."

Julia Reyes

"Great food! I've always loved the dish that is similar to butter chicken. The only thing I order every time. Bartenders there are awesome and know..."

Kay Amos

"Great Sunday brunch, fantastic service, couldn’t ask for..."

Mary Hussain

"Always delicious food! Great service. This is a favorite local..."

Niki Holmes

Rasika West End

90/100 (12276 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"The flavors are so layered and complex, truly the best I’ve had. Must order the palak chaat. You could eat an entire bowl just yourself, it’s..."

Kristin T

"Wow! What a gem. Incredible Indian food in a beautifully designed restaurant that transforms you to a secret place full of delicious spices and..."

Stephan Miller

"I never visit DC without a trip to Rasika. The food is exquisite, the ambiance inviting, and the service impeccable. Palak Chaat is a must! Ask for..."

Shakeira Tennort

"Rasika is a high end Indian restaurant in the heart of NW Washington DC. It is also popular with the movers and shakers of country and boasts an..."

Bali Adawal

"The food was phenomenal! We enjoyed everything: 1) Palak chaat is perfectly lightly deep fried spinach like a greasy healthy snack? I could eat that..."

Vivian Ni

"Visiting DC and been here twice just 7 days apart. Extraordinary experience both times. Their lamb chops are to die for, better than what I had in..."

CC F

"Great atmosphere and the service was impeccable! The person waiting on us was extremely nice and gave us complimentary dessert of gulab jamun and..."

Thrisha Mohan

"We had a very lovely experience at Rasika West End. The Palak Chaat was absolutely delicious along with the lobster tawa. Our server was very..."

Michelle Bolton

"Love Rasika. Exceptional service, delicious food and an all around great experience. Best cocktail...the..."

Z M

"Rasika was great. All the dishes were pretty different in their own way, but it also felt authentic and down to earth. The truffle dosa was a great..."

Adam Amin

"Really phenomenal dinner. It ended up being pretty windy outside so we were offered seats in the bar area instead. I appreciated the gesture and we..."

Kelsey DeVries

"Had dinner and the appetizer and the entrees were excellent. Kebabs were well made . Halibut kerala curry was terrific One of the best if not the..."

DANISH THAMEEM (DT)

"The dining experience at Rasika is top notch. The servers care about giving you a good experience, and the proactivity in ensuring they take away..."

Samantha Noor

"Tried a tasting course menu with wine pairing for dinner The food was on point. Every dish had unique taste profile which made the entire course..."

Jongseung Lim

"This was recommended by several family members and some of their friends. We made a reservation for indoor seating and were put on the covered patio..."

Alyssa Rubin Coyne

Salt And Pepper Grill Indian & Pakistani Cuisine

Non-smoking restaurants

"What can I say about Salt and Pepper Grill? Amazing food, wonderful, warm, gentle, inviting and kind customer service! The atmosphere inside is very..."

Mlungisi Theodere Cade-Mnisi

"Good Indian. They don’t really understand what mild means, so not the best choice to eat with kids or sensitive palettes. Never stood on a long..."

Frances Armas Edwards

"Ordered takeout. Solid price for great portion, fresh rice and delicious curry. I ordered the chicken vindaloo - tender chicken and incredibly tasty..."

Manav Mathews

"Last night I enjoyed Salt and Pepper’s Chicken Karachi with garlic naan, and it was incredible!! The staff are all very familiar with Indian..."

Andrew Richards

"Great spot for takeout, I've admittedly never been for a sit down meal because we live in walking distance and usually get takeout! Highly recommend..."

Amy Rowland

"Just took samosa chat and lamb flafel really tasty will definitely go there..."

Sheraz Gillani

"Indian restaurants have commendable dishes and it fills well. This one tasted most expected. This was what I..."

Shaderock Chakra Shizzam Shizzade Louis

"Food was really good. Service was..."

St Nu (bebop1065)

"Chole masala was good and the overall was good. Remembered the roti on the menu is Tandoor roti, Not the chapati aka..."

Madhan

"Consistently good. I miss the pre covid days when they served food cafeteria style at the GA ave location bc it was hot and on demand..and the naan..."

leo v

"The food is consistently good. The prices are good for a neighborhood eatery. Their biryani is my go to, no matter which protein version you choose..."

Marshall (MRJ56)

"Best Indian food ever! Seriously though Salt and Pepper had some of the best food I've ever had. Great spices, amazing flavors, wonderful breads...."

Nicolas Karr

"Pretty good Indian food. I'm a big fan of their cafeteria style quick pick up option (think Panda Express style) for when you're in a hurry and don't..."

Leigh Rawls

"I ordered bhindi (Okra) Masala and Chicken Vindaloo. They both tasted fresh and delicious. Chicken Vindaloo was little oily. No big deal. Skimmed the..."

B B SHANKAR

"Randomly selected, the food was exceptionally good. I loved Daal chawal as compared to other dishes that we ordered but it is all person to person...."

Shahid Khan

Spice 6

89/100 (2320 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had an okay experience at Spice 6, a fast-casual Indian restaurant that lets you customize your own bowl, wrap or pizza. The restaurant was clean..."

Mansoor Mohsin

"Delicious 🤤 look no further. Indian food with a new style and concept. Mysor Masa dosa was really good compared to plain dosa. Vada Pav was okay,..."

ShivT&T

"5* Dosa + Idli Decent place They’re trying to offer lots of different kinds of food From Americanized bowls to traditional dosas, even a vada..."

V J

"I am visiting Washington for a few days and wanted fast/casual Indian. I ended up here and ordered Butter chicken from the full menu instead of..."

Chuck Gregory

"It's essentially the Indian version of Chipotle with many, many, more options. The food was delicious and the portions are more than generous. The..."

Elias Chelala

"Surprisingly delicious indian restaurant in DC serving both south and north Indian dishes. limited Street parking, there is a garage next door. Neat..."

Chandru R

"This was one of first experiences with Indian cuisine and was still pretty new to some dishes. The staff was very helpful in helping through my..."

Lora Mitchell

"Food is awesome. The Paneer butter Masala was little too sweet. Veg biryani was amazing. I will recommend this restaurant and visit..."

Andy D

"Loveddd the food at this restaurant!!! Was really craving dosas and this was the perfect place to land at for amazing authentic dosas which are..."

Sadhana G

"Good place for a quick Indian bite. Mostly take our place but have in door seating available if want to dine in. We had a naan pizza and a paneer..."

Vishal Kumar

Indigo

88/100 (3020 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had the butter chicken and it was creamy and delicious! The portions are perfect. This restaurant was highly recommended and I just finally got a..."

Bethany Ferrell

"NYC style hip Indian Cusine. Loved the food here very traditional food served in a non-traditional (not the typical Indian restaurant). You..."

Tina G

"Great place. Food was very delicious. We only ordered vegan/vegetarian. You can order everything in different sizes. So basically it's possible to..."

Detective Banana

"Chill environment only has a patio. We went on a cold and rainy day and it was pretty chilly in the patio. So I do not recommend to go on chilly..."

Seo Jung Park

"Great place and ambience to have Indian food. Primarily outdoor sitting with roof on top. Kind of a self serve place but the service is quick and..."

Durvank Yewle

"The food is incredibly good. Fantastic balance of spices and Punjab goodness! We usually order take away but decided to sit in the restaurant this..."

Matthew Hock

"First time visiting Indigo and I must say it did not disappoint! The menu has plenty of options to choose from and they’re very accommodating. The..."

Olivia M. Wilson

"Ordered take out and wasn’t disappointed. The chickpeas were cooked to perfect and so was the rice. Wish they also served chapati but we enjoyed..."

sesha sai srivatsav

"Just what we wanted Real Indian Cuisine , not food CUISINE and the more you eat the more the heat , recommend some white yogurt and check out these..."

BLU CHRUSH MEGA TRUCK

"As a fan of Indian foods, I liked the vegetarian paradise platter that I had here. I enjoyed the chickpeas on the bed of rice with raw spinach on it...."

Deviana Dewi

"I been wanting to come here for months lol so had to go all out and try a few things. The paneer was my fav, great texture and flavor. The tika..."

J C

"Great food and casual eating experience. I really enjoyed the outdoor shared seating. Nice and warm in the winter. Bar has a good selection of beers...."

Jacob Blandford

"Great Indian food… DC prices for sure though. Really loved the decor of the..."

Marilyn Saha

"Food is very good. Atmosphere is great, especially in the cooler months (they have plenty of heaters and wind screens). Get the samosas - the sauce..."

Nico Ghibaudy

"Quite a cozy Indian restaurant. We tried Paneer Pakora comes with tamarind chutney. Pav bhaji and chicken meal. Was tasty,good spice..."

Pallavi Salvi

"Excellent Indian food and excellent drinks. What more could I..."

Samuel Lechtman

"Always a party atmosphere on a Friday night! Open air dining and bar. We ordered takeout, but were tempted to grab a drink while waiting. Opted not..."

Freddie Dunn

Vegz

Punjab Grill

"Went to Rania to celebrate my birthday and we were blown away by the gastronomical delight it turned out to be. Service was truly exceptional and we..."

reema chaturvedi

"Rania had a great vibe, excellent service, and fun/inventive tasting menu. I added a couple courses because I was worried about having enough food..."

Nikki M.

"This is my favorite restaurant in DC! I have been eating here since they opened and the flavors keep me coming back. These dishes (and cocktails!)..."

Sam Kuo

"Was attending a milestone party. Not sure if I tasted the food properly so I won’t comment on it but the vibe and service were amazing. Very..."

Santosh Shetty

"Way beyond outstanding!!! Sat at the gorgeous bar for cocktails and desserts. The bartenders and staff were so much fun; keeping us entertained from..."

Nini Kaur

"I’ve been here twice in less than a month. Everything was excellent the food, service, and atmosphere! All the individuals that work there really..."

Chela Govan

"Cant believe i never wrote a review for Rania but better late than never. Me and the bestie decided to check out Rania (previously Punjabi Grill) and..."

Ayesha Cheema

"We had an amazing Dining Experience at Rania, the food looks and tastes awesome! The atmosphere is beautiful and the staff is wonderful. Can't wait..."

Sakina Kanorwala

"Wow, what a wonderful surprise. Unfortunately rania doesn’t have a that many reviews on Google and I tend to go to places with high rating with a..."

Manasi Mehta

"Rania is not your traditional Indian restaurant. It’s an upscale Indian restaurant delivering, presenting food across india in a unique way. We..."

Sridevi B

Petworth Cafe Indian Cuisine

88/100 (30 ratings)

Restaurants

Indian

"Great food very good to New Management the place is different and clean now and the Kabob combo is very..."

Mojahed Najjar

"excellent food. Jerk chicken and wings are awsome and Mango Lassie is a special drink of Petworh Cafe. keep it..."

Farooq Akbar Khan

"Chicken biryani lamb korma okra better chicken is my..."

Jimmy Khan

"Best Pakistani food around. I love the Aloo Gosht and Tandoori..."

Matt Kirkland

"Great Chicken Tikka Masala! Lots of flavor! And it's a good portion, so I can eat it..."

Joanna Giddens

"This place is surprisingly good. The Lamb Kati roll is delicious. The owner is a nice guy and the restaurant is a welcome addition to the hood. ..."

Zia

"Excellent South Asian/Pakistani food at incredible price. Great antidote to all the new upscale places with no soul in the neighborhood. Chicken and..."

Rami Elamine

"Such tasty Nepali/Indian food located in the heart of Petworth. You can’t really eat there, so call ahead & place an order, or get a drink next..."

Felicity Noel Keeley

"Truly authentic! Delicious! From the basic basmati rice, to the breads and spices, purchased 4 diff plates for th wife and 3 kids, no one cared what..."

Nicolas Caldas

"New managers are the best and the food is amazing! Completely different menu and taste from before. 😍😍😍😍 Definitely our new..."

Julie Kelso

"Awesom, never had a better food before, quick snack or belly full meal, pick up or deliver, this place is a great for the people who wants to try..."

Na Na

"Lamb platter, lamb chops and everything else they have there is delicious and I've been here 9 times already. Gotta love the..."

Haneefah Mitchell

"One of the best spots in Petworth, hands..."

Josh R. Robinson (Joshy)

"Really good, well priced food, and really nice people too! Always keep coming..."

Faraz Salahuddin

"REALLY good food. Fed 2 adults and 1 kid for $15. A hidden..."

Juliana Alharahsheh

"Tasty food, the inside isnt much to look at but the food is..."

Sam Stephenson

"Excellent food and chicken meal deals. Give it a..."

Eric Bernon

"First time ever going there. The staff was helpful and..."

Sierra Parson

"This place is amazing hands down the best spot on the..."

Naveed Mughal

"Delicious, and everyone was very..."

Maria Parrotta Sacks

"Excellent food affordable..."

Jimmy Khan

"Great chicken schwarma with..."

James Salt

Dc Dosa

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Amazing gluten free find! Loved the spice level! The chutney was..."

Sarah Gallagher

"The food is amazing! Loved the atmosphere and the people serving were wonderful..."

Mehrunissa Owens

"First time trying Dosas and HOOKED! I had the Mung Lentil Dosa with onions and cilantro, then filled with the roasted cauliflower and peas. All of..."

Sara Kranich Beiser

"Doing Indian food..."

Chris Blower

"It's..."

Sue Bahl

"First time trying this, if you've never had a dosa the best way I can describe it is that it's a crepe like pancake but instead of sweet its like..."

Ly Hoang (NYONPYON)

"Located inside union market DC dosa offers great dosa options. The chutneys are not authentic and don’t taste great but the dosas make up for it..."

sesha sai srivatsav

"located inside a warehouse with a bunch of other eateries. the food was so good!!! get your dosa with the soup and dip the dosa in it 😍 a gem for..."

Claudia Bobadilla

"I'm not picky about Indian food. But this dosa was 100% WOW 😍 The filling, the chutney, beautiful ✨ It's definitely not traditional, which might..."

A F

"Every time we come to union market we always get a dosa! They are so..."

Alicia Snow

"First time having Dosa and I LOVED IT. I had the curry potatoes and eggplant with the yellow lentils, and it was huge! And the chutney was SO GOOD...."

Diahann Lamproe

"Stopped by Union Market to meet few of our folks while visiting DC and was recommended to try this Americanized South Indian specialty - Dosa! The..."

Karthikeyan Rajaram

"While this is not strictly authentic, the flavors are so fresh and vibrant since they use such fresh spices. Ther idea is a make your own combination..."

Millie Kwan

"Good proportion, friendly staff. Try them if you’re in the area. The taste is okay; I may judge it harshly because i think NY dosas are..."

Yo Mama

"My first dosa, what a treat! Giant thin crepe loaded with yummy potatoes and veggies served with zesty sauces. Outstanding mango..."

jason wightman

"Good but all the items were altered to suit the western scale. Can make the Sambhar Spicy, Dosa batter to be pure rice based, and Ghee instead of..."

Mohit Ak

"DC Dosa is a decent option to try out in the DC Union Market. I can't quite determine the authenticity of their food culturally but I enjoy their..."

Htoo Myat

"This restaurant has amazing dosas that is out of this world! I definitely recommend this restaurant! Friendly service! Tasty..."

Marie Emmanuelle Brown-Cashdollar

"As a born and raised Indian I can tell you that DC Dosa food is superior to any other South Indian food I’ve had in the DC area. Their food is a..."

Neela Bahl

"OMG! Limited menu but everything is amazing! All hand crafted, homestyle cooking. You gotta try this place when you visit Union Market. Best deal..."

A Weaver

Vegz

Spice Express

"Nice Indian restaurant in down town DC with a vast menu. They have affordable launch options as well. All the dishes we tried were really tasty...."

Partha Jyoti Das

"How lucky am I to love 2 blocks from this place. Have been here a few times now and it never disappoints. Cant go wrong with the Butter chicken,..."

Christian Herrera

"Amazing food!!!! We are on vacation from Colorado and we discovered this restaurant our first night here. It's so good! Our kids hadn't had Indian..."

Sarah Jacobson

"Ended up here by accident as it’s very near our hotel and the place we were gonna go across the street ended up being closed, but I’m so glad it..."

Asia Lockwood

"Naan and Beyond is just beyond the expectation. The restaurant was clean and neat. I took the veg option with Channa and Eggplant curry which comes..."

Senthil Kumar

"Very Nice restaurant and delicious. Friendly and accommodating. Let my friend taste test to be sure the food he was considering wasn't too spicy. It..."

Touchdown Vegas

Karma Modern Indian

86/100 (2479 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Recently dined at Karma with my family and I must say the food was on point. We ordered close to 6-7 different small plate dishes and every dish had..."

Mini Kartha

"What an amazing new find! I've been looking for a place in the city to enjoy a more modern take on Indian cuisine, in a venue that's not overly..."

Rachel Dungan

"I have spent many months in India and love Indian food. I loved this place! The mushroom biryani was amazing! I've had all kinds but never..."

George Garza

"Tried Karma last evening and had a great experience. The portions are good, the flavor is great, you can tell they are using fresh ingredients. The..."

Joseph Glenn

"OMG!!! Ok, first, I am not adventurous with food. I was brought here with some class mates and it was soooo good!!!! I am so glad o tried it!!! The..."

Shelley Hines

"Service was impeccable!! Food was insanely delicious!!! Atmosphere was upscale but not intimidating. Thank you to Dominik and Sachin for such a..."

Belinda Rose-Garza

"Karma has the best Indian food in the DC area. I’ve been to many Indian Restaurants and Karma by far is my favorite. The service was outstanding..."

Dallas Conley

"A treat for the senses start to finish! Delightful experience in a beautiful ambience with top notch service. We are going to go back to try..."

Simmy Goel Goswami

"The best Indian food we have ever experienced. Highly..."

Mark Ross

"What an amazing place. Impeccable all the way from the ambience to the food to the..."

Shehla Kitty Kalra

"An amazing meal with extraordinary service! The best Indian good I've..."

Stephanie Darley

"Great food and awesome ambiance! They did it all right starting with appetizers to desserts.. delicious and delightful! Definitely worth..."

Rimmy Grewal

"I had the Martinez cocktail, great wine, the tandoori lamb chops and lobster masala, what a fantastic, unique and excellent take on Indian. I’ll..."

Jon Sheldon

"Amazing food, Cocktails, service and ambience!! The cocktails are a must try ...... so..."

Nona Sodhi

"Great cocktails and staff, food was excellent. Nice modern decor, manager was very welcoming. My Biryani was unique. Will come..."

Jerome Vacher

"Karma Modern Indian in Washington DC exceeded all expectations. As a Michelin-starred gem, it boasts awesome and friendly staff who elevate the..."

Kapil Dhand

"This must be one of the finest Indian restaurants in DC. The presentation was exquisite and innovative, although based on traditional dishes and..."

Nini Kaur

"Karma Modern Indian? It's like uncovering a tasty treasure chest right in the heart of DC! You won't believe the Indian delights you'll find there...."

Utsav Srivastava

"First mitcheln star restaurant tried. The ambience was great along with the services. We ordered butter chicken, paneer pasanda, naan and two drinks...."

akash rawat

"The food, the staff all are perfectly great. I really love their lamb chops and the pull apart bread - exquisite in the sense of taste, presentation..."

Durvank Yewle

"This is a great fine dining indian restaurant. Pleasantly surprised with their modern twist of the authentic Indian cuisine. The paneer pasanda, ..."

Shravan Sivakumar

"Hands down one of the best Indian restaurant in DC. This is my 3rd visit and this place never disappoints. Underground parking available just next..."

Rohit Mehta

"Got a chance to visit Karma Morden restaurant with family and a visiting friend. Delivery of the order is quick and on-time. Very welcoming staff and..."

Lambodar Ray

"Delicious, creative, and innovative style of Indian cuisine. I had no idea what to expect and was delighted with the dining experience!!! Staff were..."

Reva Golden

"The best Indian restaurant in Washington DC for sure! The presentation is elegant, Indian cuisine served with a contemporary twist at the same time..."

Vishwajeet Kumar

"My husband and I came to Washington on business for one night. The weather was nasty: cold rain drizzled. We were looking for a restaurant for..."

Olga Kubarovskaia

"Excellent food, good ambience and fancy presentation. It felt like French portion size so order accordingly :) it is expensive but the quality is..."

Sandhya Prashant

"Easily the best Indian fine dine I’ve visited in the US. Everything we ordered was on point. The bell pepper chutney served with the paneer..."

Viswanathan Raghu

"The starter of lentil soup was warm and comfortable. I personally enjoyed it. The starter of the Grilled vegetable platter was our favorite. Others..."

Christina (Kerr)

"Highly recommend making reservation. Amazing food and Amazing ambiance. Perfect for date or celebrations. When the food was On our table - we enjoyed..."

Ila Singh

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Karma Indian Restaurant in Washington DC, and I must say that it was an extraordinary experience from start..."

Gagan Kapoor

Rita's West Indian Carryout

"First of all I am Caribbean so I know good traditional food when I taste it! This food was soooo good! Delicious and flavored to perfection! I loved..."

Sidd O.

"Great tasting Caribbean food. Traditional menu items include curries, jerk, stews… vegan options available. Must haves—-Bussup shot, roti, and..."

Anne C

"First, don’t hesitate. Just go. I’ve never been here before, but they were sooo nice. I never tried vegan Jamaican food before 😍😍 I got..."

Shana Bayton

"The vegan jerk and bbq is out of this world! The vegan Mac and cheese is also phenomenal! I wish we could have tried the broccoli tempura but they..."

Travis Swaim

"Went on Super Bowl Sunday and the food was so good. The staff are really nice and we enjoyed the game together. Definitely would go again. The staff..."

Jo-Anna Clayton

"Fantastic home-style food. Everything is made fresh daily from rote to oxtail to juices. Great vegetarian and vegan options in addition to plenty for..."

Moira Nadal

"The food is good. I had the vegan jerk chicken and vegan pineapple chicken. Good. The prices are good and the sides. Mac n cheese, cabbage, rice and..."

D P

Heritage India

86/100 (1404 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"DC local here and repeat offender of this establishment. I consider this place as one of my hidden gems purely for the weekend brunch. It is..."

Andrew Fink

"Unlimited brunch was lovely. We tried almost everything on the menu and the stars were the lentils, lamb rogan josh and chicken tikka. The food was..."

Rachel Murphy

"Great dining experience, very pleasant staff. Food was very good as was the presentation and value. Speaking of value for money, if you give a..."

Evan Hines

"Been ordering from Heritage India for over three years and they never disappoint. Their chicken makhani is absolutely incredible!! Highly recommend..."

Ashley Kim

"Guys, let me just say something. This is the tastiest Indian food I have ever had in my entire life. It is the best quality you will find, which is..."

Michelle Worsoff

"This is my favorite Indian food restaurant in DC. The lamb vinadaloo is the best here. It's spicy and full of flavor. The rasmalai is one of the..."

Gali K.

"I love this restaurant. I have probably been here about 20 times in my 3 years of living nearby. I have tried every curry and all are amazing. It is..."

Mark Tenenbaum

"I’m shocked that anyone has reviewed this restaurant less than five stars! My husband and I have gotten regular takeout here for years but finally..."

Maggie Soergel

"While the atmosphere and service was great, the six dishes our group ordered were average. We will not..."

Adam Bushey

"Delicious meals, Spacious, many seats. parking in Macomb..."

adithelionheart adi

"Food is great, but they charge a premium for eating there on the weekend or a holiday, very annoying it's like they're saying: "Oh! you saved on..."

Ballin Paul

"I had dinner with my friends, we were 6 people, yesterday. The first visit to the restaurant. The hosts were extremely welcoming, the food was very..."

Rishi Bhatnagar

"Love the weekend brunch, plenty of vegan options and the owner/ staff were very accommodating of my dietary restrictions. Loved the chana masala and..."

Ambika Kutty

A Chateau

"Amazing!!!! The tator tot salad is to die..."

Libby Afrin Hossain

"Great prices. Chill..."

Ragesh Gopinathan

"Awesome, underrated spot. New place has gourmet burgers but still classic enough to get your fix. Highly..."

Jeanette Morelan

"Great concept! Huge wine selection, but down to Earth with the creative burger selection. By far the best burger I've had in DC in 12 years. Friday..."

Jacob Ellwanger

"Great burger and tater tots. We ordered to go and spoke a lot with the owner while waiting. We will return for some of their weekly wine specials and..."

Jessica Joyce

"I live down the street from this place and I cannot give it enough praise. There are a lot of food options walking distance from my house that have..."

Roland J

"DC Grill Express has the friendliest staff you could ever hope to meet. A great place for a quick lunch stop. The food is delicious, is prepared..."

Nick Frazier

"Great food and a wonderful atmosphere. If you're looking for something that won't hurt your wallet but at the same time you're looking for quality..."

Germain Costa

"I work at Doggie Style Boutique just up the street and I know that DC Grill Express is new to the area. I decided I waned to try it and see how it..."

Krista Heinz

"My wife and I stopped in just to catch a football match that happened to be on the TVs. We had already had dinner that night so we didn't try any of..."

Matthew Horn

"Just an awesome place to get a quick bite to eat, to meet new people of diverse nationalities, who were friendly and fun after several glasses from a..."

Hermenehelda Erice

"Great food, great prices, nicest people. I've been to this place a number of times and love their burgers and burritos. It's very clean, efficient..."

Derek Douglas

"I come here consistently for their Wednesday curry night. It's an amazing deal, $25 per couple for all you can eat curry and a wine tasting, with the..."

shane armstrong

"Friendly people and great food. Good specials for each day of the week -- the $8 grilled chicken caesar salad on Mondays(?) is a steal. Definitely..."

Jake Gold

"Greated us quickly. Unique bottled beer selection. Very little seating (express) but nice vibe. Great burger and fries. A touch pricey but fast and..."

Harold Labelle

"Great food and really friendly staff. I stopped here randomly the other day for a chicken sandwich. Loved it. Will definitely go back. Plus, they..."

Adam H

"DCGE is without a doubt the best experience you can have at a restaurant in Adams Morgan. The people that run the restaurant are so unbelievably..."

Justin Loeb

"This humble place has one of the best chipotle burgers I ever tried. And service is so nice you always want to come back. It definitely deserves the..."

Mat

"Had the DC grill burger, absolutely loved it. The staff was very friendly and took their time to talk. Restaurant seemed clean overall. Would..."

Philip B

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant

85/100 (2355 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"The food is very good, the service is good. Would recommend this place for..."

Sharon Dylan Inger

"I have tried several Nepali restaurant - this one is the best - one bad thing was we had to wait a little longer for our drinks which should have..."

Hisoka Kilua

"Great food, authentic taste , awesome customer service. Highly recommended..."

Rajesh Sapkota

"We celebrated my husband's birthday here and we usually order to go after my close friend who spend her childhood in India gave us a recommendation..."

Betzabé Rosas Gasca

"Really enjoyed this restaurant! Nice atmosphere and the wait staff was very kind and..."

Megan Essex

"Very excellent hospitality, and the food was..."

Saagar Thakur

"The best of Himalayas..."

Dipen Bhusal

"A pleasant local surprise…the location was easy to find, and accessible via a 20-minute bus ride from my house. Our group of Returned Peace Corps..."

Carmel Owens

"Was impressed with the Nepalese and Bhutanese small dishes (especially the braised cabbage momo dumplings). Very unique dining experience. Pretty..."

Eric Borlaug

"Pretty inferior with an amazing scent. The lamb curry was incredible, with a taste of the spice that intrigue my tongue. Both pork and chicken..."

Freddie Peng

"Went there with group of friends today and the owner was super friendly and the food was typical Nepali taste. Will visit again whenever I go back..."

Rihana Shrestha

"Overall it was an ok experience. Papa dam was overpriced and bit too salty. The NEPALESE STYLE Chicken Curry with Onion, Tomato based sauce cooked..."

Ido Simyoni

"Beautiful restaurant, friendly service, cosy and calm atmosphere. The place looked clean and well looked after. The food is fresh and tasty, although..."

aerodaan

"SO bomb. Food was amazing, service was incredible, vibes were immaculate. Some of the best food I’ve had ever. Highly highly recommend. We got the..."

Liane Brown

"By far one of the best nepali restaurants I have ever had a chance to eat in . Wide array of choices for food along with the incredibly friendly..."

Nischal Chaulagain

"We really enjoyed the food. Ordered hot n sour soup and chicken Momo's. Momo's was really good and we regret that we left the entire to go box of..."

Nancy

"We had a phenomenal experience. We started with the pork sekuwa appetizer followed by chicken biryani, lamb saag and garlic naan for our entree. The..."

Candia L. Brown

"The food at Himalayan Heritage is so good we are ordering take out or eating here all the time. The prices are great for the quality and portions,..."

Jillian Lomanno

"Good food and ambience. Portion was nice. Fresh and authentic taste. Little over price but that is understandable considering the area it is in. Had..."

Susan Pandit

"If you are looking to eat Nepali food this the place you must must go to. Buff jhol momo, Newari khaja set, buff everything was awesome. Chef talked..."

Niroj Shankhadev

"Enjoyed Nepali food especially momos. I like the chef who is friendly. Their service is fine and I enjoy the ambiance here. Also this restaurant is..."

Arpan D

"We went for dining out during our DC trip ( cherry blossoms ) ... Accidentally we bumped into this restaurant and that makes our evening so wonderful..."

imran hasan

Jyoti Indian Cuisine

"Jyoti Indian Cuisine in Washington DC transported us to India with its unassuming yet homely ambiance. The simplicity was refreshing, creating an..."

Orhan Ceka

"Absolutely amazing all around. Came in 45 minutes to close. Received extremely courteous service. Everything we ordered was TOP notch. Cannot..."

Jenn Breaux

"Loved everything about this place! Great atmosphere and reasonable service. The food was authentic and most outstanding. Even better the portions..."

Buddy Newell

"First time here. Did a random search on Google. The recommendation was right. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the Chicken Vindaloo, Goan..."

Angela Meggs

"Curry, butter chicken, and garlic naan were all very impressive. I loved that the curries came in a dish with a tea light underneath to keep them..."

Shelby Bennett

"The food is amazing!! The service is spectacular!! Monir is the best server!! The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing!! If you’re ever in the Adam’s..."

TaShaun Bennett

"This is 5 star service, food, and atmosphere in real time. Ordered second helping of cheesy chilly naan because the first went so quickly as an..."

andre perkins

"The service is great when the young lady Mary (I believe that’s her name) is there. She’s so freaking sweet!! I love the kadai chicken and the..."

HumanFairy

"Amazing food! People here are kind and friendly. Food is absolutely amazing. I tried out the clay oven red snapper for a change. Friends tried the..."

Mohammad Al Abdallah

"Wonderful spot to eat. Food is great, bomb, fantastic......fire. Recommend Chicken Masala. I have also had their salmon and definitely gotta try the..."

Irma M

"We have never had Indian food and decided to give it a try. We have no regrets and the food was absolutely amazing and flavorful. The Coriander..."

Cathy Drew

"Service is too fast and friendly here.Ambience is also good.I had chicken 65 and Butter Chicken both tastes good.Must try if you are in..."

vinod kumar

"This place has amazing food and drinks.Enjoy the happy hours deal. Definitely visit if you are in DC and in the mood for Indian food or even just to..."

Sai Pratap

"Great spot in Adams Morgan! The food is great, highly recommend the chicken masala and naan. Also the mango laasi was DELICIOUS 🤤..."

Melinda Hicks

"Went here recently with my mother. Made a reservation, though one was not needed (they were doing more take-out business that night than in-house..."

Mark

"Ordering via Uber Eats. Well it was a great experience for indian..."

Nils Hünerfürst

Bindaas

85/100 (1388 ratings)

"The food was great! The spice level was pretty much perfect for me; the chef didn’t over do the spices and the flavor balanced. I am used to eating..."

Raghvendra Agarwal

"Bindaas is a really trendy Indian street food restaurant, with a wide variety of options on the menu. Including vegetarian and vegan selections..."

Tania Abraham

"Bindaas is a wonderful Indian street-food restaurant located near the heart of DC. The exterior is warm, colorful, and easy to find. Inside is much..."

KyleOfTheBeard

"I really enjoyed the Indian street food here. They gave a cool twist to the Vadapav with jalapeno chutney, and the Panipuri was awesome too. If you..."

Rutuja Sutar

"Nice Menu, good combination of street food and Indian delicacies…pls try tamarind soda..it was awesome. Chicken tikka masala and paneer lababdar..."

Hrishikesh Patil

"If you want to experience non traditional Indian food, I highly recommend to add bindaas to your list. They have chaat and South Indian breakfast..."

Sridevi B

"I really enjoyed the food at this restaurant. We got a bunch of appetizers instead of ordering any mains. The Papdi Chat and avocado gol gappa were..."

Meghavi patel

"Good Indian food with some twist in ingredients. In jain options we tried Mango Panipuri, Dahiwada, and Paneer Makhani. In non jain we tried..."

Bela Mehta

"Excellent take on Indian street food with very good but brisk service - Food comes up very quick!! Owned by the same folks as Rasika (a highly..."

Family Movva

"After receiving an estimated wait time of 2 hours at Founding Farmer’s, we decided to go here. The service and food were exceptional. The kitchen..."

Justin Sherlock

"I think this a great find if you are looking for some appetizing Indian food. Their house-made sodas are a must try! I would also recommend the gun..."

Sanjay

"Look no further!!! Fast and good quality! We stopped for quick lunch after a tiring walk around national mall, good options, food and ambience was..."

Gowri

"The food was amazing. Every single thing we ordered was unique and tasteful. I am sure you cannot go wrong with any dish..."

Rahul Mittal

"Came here unexpectedly (founding farmers across the street did not honor our reservation despite being there on time for it and waiting 40 minutes)..."

Greg Noyes

"I had the chicken sandwich and fries, and I thought it was all really good. I know a fried chicken sandwich isn’t necessarily authentic Indian..."

Zane Maguet

"Went to Bindass for lunch to take my niece out who was coming in from out of town. As usual this place doesn’t disappoint. I had the fried..."

Dave Verma

Dc Pizza & Kabob

85/100 (1975 ratings)

"DC Pizza & Kabob - Must try! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They serve heavenly pizzas with fresh toppings and perfect crust. The staff is friendly, and the..."

Hasan Khan

"I recently tried a pizza from DC pizza and kebob, and I must say, it was a delight. The crust was perfectly crispy, and the toppings were fresh and..."

Monish D

"Delicious gyro and a great price. Loved it over rice with white sauce, and the spiced chick peas were very tasty. Highly recommend, will be back for..."

Amanda Kopet

"Ordered late night after a conference. Chicken kebob platter and BBQ chicken pizza. Food was a bit late but delivered warm, generous proportions, and..."

Omer Choudry

"At DC pizza and kabob, you’ll find divine pizzas boasting a mouthwatering crust and delicious, fresh toppings. The staff is incredibly friendly,..."

Zubair Ahmed

"Chicken gyro slaps everytime! Ask for the sauce on the side cause it can get a little messy. It's the only place open late enough at night that's the..."

Tena Steele

"Embark on a delightful journey at DC pizza and Kabob, where heavenly pizzas are crafted with an irresistible crust and delectable, fresh toppings...."

Danish Khan

"Exceptional quality food at reasonable prices and it was a life saver during our trip to DC and stay at Omni. It was so good that we thought we owe..."

Thengade Moodu

"They do have the best jumbo🍕 slices and kabobs ! A must try place for people who work late night and I work at 2 bars close by and the staff..."

Leighton Bagley

"DC pizza and Kabob, offers heavenly pizzas with a delectable crust and fresh toppings. The staff is amiable, and the atmosphere is warm and..."

Abdul Ather

"Excelent option in Adams Morgan. I had a delicious lamb kebab gyro, fries, and drink for $13. At work, we love to go there..."

Carmen Rodríguez

"Good halal pizza at a fair price point. The sauce is a little spicy. Which I like, others may..."

Bria Nicole

"I just ordered from here and definitely want to write a review after reading the current reviews. I’m glad I didn’t read them until AFTER I..."

Whitney Tutt

Rasika

85/100 (18661 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"I liked the food at the restaurant. It is not as oily as other Indian restaurants. The service at the restaurant is really good. It also has a..."

Manisha Sabat

"The fried spinach is a must try. Every dish came hot and very well seasoned. The bread basket was needed to help scoop up the sauce. The Manhattan..."

Kentrell Charles

"Nice food, great ambience and very crowded. Had to make a reservation in advance to get in. Food wasn't as spicy as it is in similar places in India..."

Sunil Agarwal

"When I worked for a national educational consultant company, we met in DC for our team gatherings. Since I was new to the team, at the time, everyone..."

Josue Falaise

"For a conference we were staying in National Harbor. One thing that I’ve learned is that it’s really hard to get anywhere else from National..."

Mona T

"This is the best Indian food I’ve ever had. Everything was so tasty and delicious. Highly recommend it. Make sure to make reservation well in..."

Shiva Ziaei

"I came to DC over the summer in order to see the sights and sample the food. So many cuisines to choose from, DC is truly a melting pot of food. I..."

Christopher Atkinson

"Rasika is a great restaurant. I'd call rasikas offerings as a 'gateway to indian food', a lot of the flavors reflect a portion of indian food, hence..."

Thomas T

"I liked the indoor atmosphere. The service is very good, fast as well. The drinks are okay. I ordered a ginger Bellini, but I couldn’t taste the..."

Karoline Melo

"I never visit DC without a trip to Rasika. The food is exquisite, the ambiance delightful, and the service impeccable. Palak Chaat is a must! Ask for..."

Shakeira Tennort

Pappe

"This is an authentic first class Indian cousin located at 14 & U, NW of Washington DC. We were party of 9 when we decided to go there & have dinner...."

Moeen Khan

"Pappe is the best thing to happen to Logan Circle in years! The decor is gorgeous yet welcoming and the food is amazing. I love that you can get side..."

Jennifer Alpha

"Tried out Pappe during the soft opening. Loved the decor. We went as a larger group and were able to taste a lot of different dishes. The first thing..."

Archna Gupta

"Yum! Authentic Indian food- great flavor, fresh. We love Indian food so we were excited to see this place open on 14th street- the Vindaloo is..."

Amanda Fontana

"The vindaloo was as hot as the space itself; loved it. Also must haves are the Samosas and tandoori salmon...finally a spot for authentic Indian in a..."

Archana Gupta

"Deeply appreciate this awesome arrival in the Logan neighborhood. Love the quality of the food and nicely designed interior. Staff is friendly and..."

Gene A. Spencer

"Super flavorful dishes prepared authentically. Go with a group and order as much of the menu as you can. Tandoori is great but don’t miss the..."

Al Goldberg

"The flavors are spectacular! Third time dining at Pappe and I continue to be..."

David Williams

"One of the best North Indian fares in the DMV..."

Darshan Hegde

"The food is great. The venue is upscale. Looks..."

Allen Devine

"Amazing. We went during their soft opening and were blown away. My husband, who is an absolute Rasika devotee, even admitted that Pappe was better...."

Manisha Ranka

"Really yummy Indian food. We were a party of six, food and service was top notch. I got the butter chicken and was really good. Creamy and very..."

Daniel Ruiz-Rossi

"Spicy chicken tikka and Chicken pista korma were exceptional. Dal Makhani was good. But the garlic naan had uncooked garlic slices. I mean I am not a..."

Shreya Bhanot

"Small and cute place to have a meal with a few friends. The dishes are packed with flavor and made well, shown in the representation for the soul..."

Kevin Shannon

"The best lamb biryani I’ve ever had. I tried Lamb biryani in different countries (Dubai, UAE, Istanbul,Turkey.etc.) but this Pappe DC proved me..."

Imee Fay

"The ambiance is very nice ! Thali’s are very nice , good way to taste multiple Indian dishes. Garlic naan was very good. Lamb kabab and Crab pav..."

TJ Travels

"Outstanding food and staff! Every time I have come here I have felt welcome and satiated. The warm atmosphere and impeccable service is truly..."

Max Pena

"This is one of the best restaurants I have eaten in this year. The drinks were excellent and beautifully presented. The food was fragrant, perfectly..."

Alex Wells

"The naan was unbelievable!! Both types we got were super yummy. Everything was good. I wasn’t a big fan of the mango mojito but everyone else loved..."

Stacy

"We went here with a family of six, did reservation upfront. The atmosphere is nice with Indian music in the background. The food here taste really..."

Gurpreet Singh Tandon

"100/10 for Sami too! It was an amazing dining experience - delicious food and all the..."

Meron Tewolde

"{I am not Indian-American} I have been eating at/from Pappe for a few years; I find that the food is generally wonderful and well-flavored; once in a..."

Emilie Cole

"Food was good, little pricey compared to portion size but with everything being expensive it’s okay. Good ambience. Update; We ordered one entree..."

Vishal Kumar

"Really delicious (if pricey) Indian Food! The first time I came here was during COVID, and that was only for takeout, so this has been on my list for..."

Christopher Lew

"I would call this place 'upscale Indian date night restaurant or people who like curry flavors but can't handle the spice' - perfect location in the..."

Slex

"Undoubtedly the best Indian food in the DC area. Its freshness, consistency, and variety of taste, spice, and texture make Pappe a unique experience..."

Robert Caldwell

"Man we loved the level this Indian food achieves. It was super special with its 🌶 🫑 🌶 and sauces were abundant to soak up more rice before..."

Scott Kuechenmeister

"This app seriously needs a 1/2 star option. As it was better than 4 star but not 5. Butter chicken was on point. Almost too much meat to sauce ratio..."

Samson Williams

Lemon Cuisine

"Lovely experience after a long day in DC. I went to the restaurant not expecting much after few bad experiences I had with Indian restaurants in..."

Sameer Khawaja

"Everything was excellent: lamb was tender and flavorful, mango lassis were great, veggie samosas are the best. The service was attentive and ambiance..."

Meg E

"Only one word is needed to describe this restaurant. AMAZING!!! The waiter was nice and sociable, we had a lovely conversation, before the..."

Steven Schrand

"I've eaten here twice now since they opened and been very satisfied both times. Some of the best Indian I've had, especially compared to the other..."

Alex Neuenkirk

"My wife and I were looking for an Indian style place to eat. We came across this place while searching near Dupont Circle in DC. The atmosphere is..."

Christopher Weir

"We dined here twice for dinner during our three night stay in Washington. The food was amazing. It was so flavorful and spicy, just right for our..."

mathana451

"Great little place. Friendly and competent services. Decent food at a reasonable place. My hot curry was a perfect spice level and my wife’s..."

Chris Taylor

"Great place with many variations of Indian..."

hasna af

"I got the chicken tikka masala and my significant other got the lamb masala. Both dishes were incredible. The cheese nann was amazing as well. Great..."

Alexis

"Wow, totally blown away by the taste of the Food. It was truly outstanding. It was an exceptional treat and comforting. Thank you Bob ( In charge..."

BharatD Sharma

"Great food!! We got spice level 3 and it was perfect. Spicy and warms your throat but not can’t-stop-eating-hot! Great drink specials and amazing..."

Ashley T

"Great prices for the amount of food that you get. Entrees come with soup/salad and dessert! We went for lunch on a Saturday and it was pretty empty...."

Jessie Foss

"I personally think this is great Indian food. How it is authentically, I can't say. I only get takeout but the service is always prompt and my food..."

Victoria Amoroso

"We went for lunch on Dec 30 during our visit to DC. The food was very delicious. Instead of typical buffet, the option was to pick a lunch..."

Srinivasa Julakanti

"Great food, and soo much of it with the greatly-priced lunch..."

Rita Wainess

"We loved finding this new restaurant opposite the Palomar. It exceeded our expectations. We had a great lunch with wonderful food, large portions,..."

J. Martin

"I came here with a group of 4 people and all of us were surprised by the quality of food here. We ordered lunch specials where you order a dish and..."

Promil Pandey

Bindaas

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"One visit is not enough! There are so many awesome options in the menu! We had the most amazing brunch! Will definitely visit this place..."

Sonal Bhatia

"What a delicious and fun place! 5 of us went to brunch and tried just about everything on the menu. From the amazing chef of Rasika, Vikram..."

Julie Ring Keller

"This place was awesome! A friend and I were in DC and wanted to try something different. We were not disappointed! We recommend the Pao Bhaji and the..."

Amber Deuel

"Really good high end Indian at very reasonable price points. Service was excellent and the food was fantastic all around. I highly recommend..."

Tod Zuscin

"It's all about the pulse, creating an experience. Ashok Baja and his executive Chef Vicram Sunderam, have created a space, a taste, a step into..."

Pamela Milley

"I ate here recently for brunch and left completely satisfied. Not to mention it was shockingly affordable. This is one of two places I've ever been..."

Mary Vee

"Wonderful expedition in dining. It's in a great location on the way to/from the zoo. Flavored are amazing and the wait staff was..."

Mark Eakin

"Get the avocado starter (chaat) - it was fantastic - the naan was yummy - but the serving could be..."

Douglas Adrien Steinberg

"If you like Prosecco and spicy things, like jalepeno, then try the Green Envy! It was..."

Lisa Zimmermann

"I great place to share plates of kickass Indian street..."

Jack Lanza

"What you'd expect from a sibling of Rasika... an amazingly delicious experience- we can't wait to go..."

Bob Halbert

"I've been eyeing this restaurant for some time now because it's the sister restaurant of Rasika. You must book 1-2 months in advance or expect to sit..."

Khoi Nguyen

"We are so happy that we discovered this place while we were visiting the Smithsonian National zoo. If you are taking the metro get down at the..."

Pradeep Prabhu

"A delightful spot for a romantic date night from the culinary minds behind Rasika. Service is very friendly and the ambiance is low-lit and..."

Josh Axelrod

"I loved the shrimp rice pancake and enjoyed the general format of street food like snacks. The chicken kati roll was also..."

Etan Eitches

"Indian style street food that ACTUALLY lives up to the hype !!! From the north to the south its all covered ! Thank you chef Vikram Sunderam..."

Abir Chowdhury

"Indian small plates in a hip neighborhood. We tried almost all the Chaats and enjoyed them all. Save room for the unique..."

Matt Veatch

"Mostly good, some stuff like the pav bhaji was a bit..."

Amit Bhushan

"Friend and I had plans to eat at another restaurant but they were closed so we randomly picked Bindaas without knowing anything about it. The food..."

Christina Fox

"Great food nice..."

Matt Phan

"Local Woodley Park resident and Indian here! Ok this is basically Indian tapas. If you're anything like my Mom you're going to be like !! at the..."

S Nambi

Joythi

82/100 (1624 ratings)

Restaurants

Indian

"Jyoti Indian Cuisine in Washington DC transported us to India with its unassuming yet homely ambiance. The simplicity was refreshing, creating an..."

Orhan Ceka

"Absolutely amazing all around. Came in 45 minutes to close. Received extremely courteous service. Everything we ordered was TOP notch. Cannot..."

Jenn Breaux

"Loved everything about this place! Great atmosphere and reasonable service. The food was authentic and most outstanding. Even better the portions..."

Buddy Newell

"First time here. Did a random search on Google. The recommendation was right. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the Chicken Vindaloo, Goan..."

Angela Meggs

"Curry, butter chicken, and garlic naan were all very impressive. I loved that the curries came in a dish with a tea light underneath to keep them..."

Shelby Bennett

"The food is amazing!! The service is spectacular!! Monir is the best server!! The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing!! If you’re ever in the Adam’s..."

TaShaun Bennett

"This is 5 star service, food, and atmosphere in real time. Ordered second helping of cheesy chilly naan because the first went so quickly as an..."

andre perkins

"The service is great when the young lady Mary (I believe that’s her name) is there. She’s so freaking sweet!! I love the kadai chicken and the..."

HumanFairy

"Amazing food! People here are kind and friendly. Food is absolutely amazing. I tried out the clay oven red snapper for a change. Friends tried the..."

Mohammad Al Abdallah

"Wonderful spot to eat. Food is great, bomb, fantastic......fire. Recommend Chicken Masala. I have also had their salmon and definitely gotta try the..."

Irma M

"We have never had Indian food and decided to give it a try. We have no regrets and the food was absolutely amazing and flavorful. The Coriander..."

Cathy Drew

"Service is too fast and friendly here.Ambience is also good.I had chicken 65 and Butter Chicken both tastes good.Must try if you are in..."

vinod kumar

"This place has amazing food and drinks.Enjoy the happy hours deal. Definitely visit if you are in DC and in the mood for Indian food or even just to..."

Sai Pratap

"Great spot in Adams Morgan! The food is great, highly recommend the chicken masala and naan. Also the mango laasi was DELICIOUS 🤤..."

Melinda Hicks

"Went here recently with my mother. Made a reservation, though one was not needed (they were doing more take-out business that night than in-house..."

Mark

"Ordering via Uber Eats. Well it was a great experience for indian..."

Nils Hünerfürst

Teaism Dupont Circle

82/100 (2090 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Beef

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"The taste of the food was dreamy. I had the black beans cake bento box and every piece of food had a very special flavor to it being overall really..."

David

"Came in for a quick drink, I ended up getting their Ginger Zing herbal tea, it was delicious! I definitely want to come back to try more of their..."

Suhey Ortega

"A cute tea house- with snack and light meal. We stopped by for a quick boba tea. We got ginger limeade with black tea and added boba to it. It was..."

Debisree Ray

"I have never been to Teaism before, but I'm glad I took a chance today. I ordered the vegan bento box and a classic sweet black milk tea with oatmilk..."

Lu Mad

"Such a cute tea shop. The bento boxes are AMAZING! Get the chicken..."

Lizzy Amirana

"Cute tea shop!! They’ve got a nice selection of teas that look lovely! They also sell food there. My family gets boba at least once a week and..."

Miriam Miriam

"Cool place, great tea options, I highly recommend the Japanese green tea (cold drink). They also have salty oatcakes that are a mix of sweet and..."

David Pakman

"Super excited to share this local Tea room. You can place an order to go or enjoy your tea with treats or small bites upstairs. It’s a great meet..."

Shaina Z

"This tea house is the perfect cozy spot to rest in the Dupont area. The Star of Africa tea was refreshing and bold and the vegan ginger scones were..."

Crystal J

"What a cute place to go for a meal before/after sight seeing at the White House. They have many unique and common tea selections. The food are Asian..."

Min Li Fu

"As a tea place, it's not bad. I was visiting from out of town and decided to check this place out because I saw that it looks like they have real..."

Matthew Woo

"A utterly delightful tea, small plate, and sweets place that never disappoints. A comfortable selection of indoor and outdoor seating perfect for..."

Jessica Martin

"Wow! Great tea house also serving small and large dishes at very good prices. We had the brisket bento box and lentil soup...."

Jacob Jacobsen

"This place is great!! I highly recommend it. The food is very delicious, great location very convenient, friendly staff, it’s very quiet inside you..."

Bolo 'Ye

"Super cute place! There's some seating against the windows downstairs and some more tables upstairs but the place is pretty small! The lady at the..."

Hanna _

"I've been a long-time fan of Teaism. Had not been to this location in a long time. The food is consistently good across locations and of course the..."

Amanda Cropper

"Wow wow wow! Yum. So many kinds of tea. Even bubble tea now. And the food is excellent --the okonomiyaki has a crisp, flavorful pancake and the meat..."

Audrey LeVault

"The service is good and the food arrives pretty quickly. I've tried everything from the vegan bento box to tea the dream salad to the tempeh scramble..."

Sara R.

Pansaari

"Such an amazingly unique dining experience for me and my friends! The chai tea was the best I've ever had, and the food was so full of flavor. I..."

Ariana Alexandrescu

"Definitely the best Indian food in DC and the staff is amazing! I go there at least once a week and wish I could have brunch there every day..."

Niraj Ray

"A wonderful addition to the neighborhood! Instills a much needed sense of community to our neighborhood. The food & chai are so authentic & yummy...."

Neha Mis

"This place is *such* a DC gem. I discovered it shortly after it opened and it instantly became a favorite. The decor and atmosphere is beautiful..."

Adiel Suarez-Murias

"This was an amazing dinning experience! History, culture, storytelling, food science and delicious food all rolled into one. Pansaari is a must for..."

Paul Robinson

"Delicious food and tastefully designed interiors. The Aloo parathas and the adrakh masala chai is better than my mom's in Mumbai, india :) I know..."

Aashumi Shah

"Home cooked goodness. Indian food done right. If you're discerning, this is a real..."

Karam K Puri

"Best place in DC hands down, the ambiance, the food, the hospitality beyond amazing. Every time I visit it is a experience..."

Kenya Hutton

"Great restaurant with superb service! I will come again and so should you! Great food, service, ambiance, and people who work..."

Eliot Williamson

"SO GOOD! love the ambiance, the decorations from all over India, the music, the flavors, smells. Feels so authentic. A must! They have a boutique..."

Andrea Molina

"Without the slightest doubt! Par Excellent in all respects, food, service,..."

Kaka Puri

"Awesome place. Delicious chai and snacks. The owner Rano is very charming and welcoming. I will be back very..."

Surekha M. Jaddoo

"Such a welcoming, fun environment and delicious chai and bites to boot! Rano and her whole team are a..."

Carissa Bee

"This place stole my heart! Not only is this super gorgeous, they also have the best parathas, just like home! The dosa was killer And I don't think I..."

Esha Ahuja

"We were visiting a friend in D.C. who raved about the food here and took us to try it out. This is Authentic Indian food server in traditional..."

dj biren

"I come here often and enjoy the food and chai here. The staff are really laid back and friendly. The spiciness of the food can vary depending on who..."

Sherly Jacob

"A good fusion of Indian Dishes. Must try the chicken curry and Chai. My friend loved the adrak chai of all. A really good ambience. Would definitely..."

Dhruv Mehta

"Best indian food in DC. Really fun atmosphere, informative cooking classes, community events and they support local..."

Niraj Ray

"Great place for indian food and they have variety of CHAI. Loved Kesar and Masala..."

Vivek Patel

"Amazing restaurant, bar, and venue! We went last Friday night and order a bunch of food from the bar menu and tried all four of their Indian-themed..."

JH Lee

"I was in DC with my family visiting friends and wanted some good Indian food. We were amazed at the quality of food at Pansaari and happy to have..."

Akiff Premjee

"I was in D.C. to visit a friend and we were in the mood for authentic Indian food. We found Pansaari and we were wowed by the entire..."

Varshil Patel

"Was in town for a business meeting and had time to grab dinner close by before heading out. I had been craving some Indian food (it's been a while..."

Rohan Murthy

"This place is such a pleasant surprise. From the welcoming aroma of spices and tea to the decor I was impressed. The food is delicious ; I actually..."

namrata shah

"The food was delicious here and the restaurant subscribes to a sit-anywhere philosophy, so you can spread out over couches or low benches with your..."

Radhika Lakshmanan

"I never write reviews, but this place deserves it. Their drinks are unique and flavorful, definitely more memorable than anything you can get at..."

Sydney Combs

Masala Art India Restaurant

82/100 (1971 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Service was attentive in just the right way. Food was served delicious and fresh. We had a variety of vegetarian appetizers family style. Our..."

Veda Shook

"I was very impressed with our experience this Monday. We loved the music and the decor is beautiful. More importantly, the food was delicious! We had..."

Shelby Ellingson

"Arguably the best lamb vindaloo in DC! Excellent service on a Thursday night. I have passed by this restaurant many times and finally decided to give..."

M planetmike

"Great Indian restaurant, I have never had a poor experience and the food is consistently great. Service can be lacking but the food makes up for it..."

jfye10

"One of the best Indian restaurant in DC! I go to this restaurant almost every other week. The staff is very friendly and the chef cooks authentic..."

Geetank

"The food was fantastic. Masala art is a quiet nice restaurant that offers great authentic Indian food. The service here was great as well. I was a..."

Dondré

"This isn my go to spot for Indian food in the city. Less trendy than other better known Indian restaurants in the city but on par quality wise...."

Tan Sav

"Just an amazing restaurant. Reasonably priced, delicious and quality..."

Clay Baldwin

"absolutely PHENOMENAL food- would recommend a million times!!! staff is super..."

gabrielle mcnamee

"The food was delicious, the servicer was gracious and accommodating. I'm not an unabashed fan of Indian cuisine but I'm glad I allowed myself to be..."

Fran Hayward

"I was considering a 4 star review bc the waitress seemed really pushy at first, barely giving us enough time to see the menu but she ended up being..."

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"Outstanding Indian restaurant often overlooked. Delicious and delicate flavors, well executed dishes with authentic spice and presentation. Owner..."

Eduardo Sevilla

"I love Masala Art. Their delivery is always fantastic. I love the level of spice - it’s always flavorful and not just hot for the sake of being..."

Emily Cunniff

"Best Indian food in the immediate area. Really nice flavors in some of the dishes. Ask owner / manager for recommendations. Just opened back up for..."

Leo Watts (Realtor)

"The restaurant looks a little bare, but the tables are nicely separated and the place is very clean and bright. The menu is a bit limited for an..."

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