Best Indian food in DC! The samosa Chaat is delicious and this place has some of the best chana I've ever had.

Indique's outdoor tables were bustling as we walked up to our dinner reservation, but inside was relatively empty other than the bar area, so there were plenty of options for distanced seating indoors in the AC. We whet our appetites with a round of delicious House of Cardamom cocktail and the flavorful Samosa Chaat, before ordering the Chicken Tikka Makhani, Bagara Baingan, Aloo Gobhi, Saag Makai (which I loved without the paneer cheese although that is also an option). Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous and everyone in service was very pleasant, so we left being very content and with a full container of leftovers to enjoy the next day. read more

Loving this creative display of Indian Food. It's actually the Best Indian Food I have had in the US. So excited. For the Foodies, the first is Crab Cornetto and the second is Shrimp Puchka Shots. read more

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Food was old and tasteless, service was not good! I don't mind paying for good food and service, unsatisfied!

It had been a couple of years since I had been to Indique, but I enjoyed my recent meal. They were knowledgeable about which dishes could be made vegan and the vegan-as-is items were marked on the menu. I loved the spice on the samosa chaat and the Punjabi Chole (requested spicy). The cocktails were interesting as well, and I was glad to see a vegan bread option. The service was attentive. read more

I don't speak Hindi but now I feel like putting on my kurta and heading to the nearest pooja! This delicious meal transported me back to the mean streets of Mumbai! The attention to detail of each dish was well expressed and the waiter was very considerate with my nut allergy. Whenever I'm back in town, I will be sure to stop by for brunch again! read more

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Food is delicious here! I recommend doing the unlimited brunch plates which is $25 per person and all you can eat. We ordered two cookie butter dosa desserts because of how good it is, even though we were full! The chicken kabab eggs Benedict was too runny for my liking, to be honest. I love eggs Benedict which is why I had to try it. The masala omelette was the first dish I tried, it is soft and savory. read more

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Went for dinner with family. Ambiance is nice but food is mediocre. Menu was limited to start with and the 2 entrees we ordered were sub par in taste. Paneer was too sour. Do not recommend. read more

This place is around the corner and a go-to for drinks. The food is good (though I wish it were spicier) but the cocktails are really fab. Love them. And it's right outside the metro so a good place for a brace-yourself-for-the-kids pit-stop when you've just had one of those days. It's family owned and they're so friendly. So glad it's in the neighborhood! read more

The service was fast, the servers we had were extremely good with drink recommendations and the food tasted amazing! Also given that it's getting colder with a jacket sitting outside next to the heaters I was warm ! Loved the inside design and overall great restaurant for a date night read more

One of the best place in D.C to try Indian fusion food. Must try - Duo of Chaat , cookie butter dosa and samosa chaat ... read more

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I have heard about Indique for a long time and glad to finally be able to try it out. The restaurant is located across the metro station Cleveland Park and you can find street parking nearby. I am impressed by the ambiance and decor as it is definitely more cozy and intimate than most Indian restaurants I have been to. We opted for 1. Fish curry: my favorite dish that night. The curry was very flavorful and the coconut bread (? A roll made with flour and coconut) was quite interesting 2. Baby eggplant curry: I am less impressed as the eggplants tasted bland and the curry has a strong peanut flavor, which I am not a big fan of. My husband loved it though 3. Lamb stew: the most disappointing dish of the night. The lamb is so hard to chew and I can barely cut it with my knife. 4. A sample plate of chutney: interesting flavors 5. Garlic naan and another bread: standard, very oily though. Not the best naan I have had 6. Kulfi: interesting flavor I also had the mango lassi (very standard) and my husband had the sweet lassi (not very sweet, great!) Our waiter was friendly but did not give any recommendations until asked. Our water is always filled promptly. It is a nice spot to have dinner and I do enjoy the ambiance. However, I wish the food tasted better and more attention from our waiter. read more

DC has no shortage of good bottomless brunch options but it takes some work to find ones where food, drink, service, and ambiance are all hits. Indique has always been one of my favorites in the city for it's unique food and drink offerings along with friendly service. If at some point you want to try brunch that isn't just variations on eggs and french toast, Indique is for you! I called a few weeks ahead to reserve a table for a party of 10 for a birthday brunch on Saturday afternoon and they were very accommodating when I called a few days ahead of time to change the party size. For large parties they do hold your credit card number on file - they ask for a 24 hour notice if you're going to cancel (totally reasonable policy!) so just make sure you're mindful of that if you're the type of person to change brunch plans on the day of! They do unlimited small plates for around $25 and you have the option to add unlimited cocktails for another $12. If you're not driving and like to drink - DEFINITELY do the cocktails. This was actually my third time at Indique's brunch but my first time doing the cocktails and they did not disappoint. The tamarind margarita is amazing, as is their Brunch Punch and their Rum Lassi. They go down super easy but after you've had a few you'll definitely feel it!! For the food, they have a ton of options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike (I'd hope so, for an Indian restaurant!) and they're all mostly good. Faves include: Chicken Tikka Masala: basic I know but v v good!! Telicherry peppercorn beef: spicy gravy, super tender beef - order it! Samosa Chaat: YUM, super good chana masala underneath the samosa. IMO it's better than the Papri chaat but again it's unlimited so get both and try for yourself! Achaari pork belly - fatty pork belly with a kicky marinade and pickled vegetable, a really well balanced dish! Cauliflower Kulcha - an excuse to carb load while still feeling good about your vegetable intake. The famous cookie butter dosa - bomb! overhyped for a reason, it's divine! Appam waffle sundae - as good as the cookie butter dosa is, this is my personal favorite dessert. protip, use the ice cream from this to eat WITH the cookie butter dosa - god tier dessert. Other dishes include the Chicken Kabab Eggs Benedict, Salmon Sliders, Sweet Potato Chaat, a few different dosas - they're all good, but my personal favorites are mentioned above. Service is good and they keep the food and drink rolling out steadily. If you're looking for a good bottomless brunch for under $40, look no further - this is it! read more

Came here one night I had been avoiding carbs a few about a week and was DYING. I wanted rice and bread! What better place than Indian?! We didn't have to make a reservation for 2 even though they were pretty busy on this Sunday evening. We found front street parking, were seated immediately so I really wanted to be on a roll. Our server was very attentive, nice and helpful with the menu options. We ordered: Samosa Bagara Baingan Lamb Roganjosh Garlic Naan I will say... everything was disappointing. The samosa should have been called "Samosa Fiesta" because it had minced onions, bell pepper, tomato and shredded cheddar cheese. Yes, you read me right. CHEDDAR cheese. The cheese didn't go with the flavors very well and the samosa was small, and wasn't even in one piece. The Bagara Baingan is not like the traditional Baingan Bharta that I love so much. This was like a peanut curry with baby eggplant - and the eggplants were very bitter and there were 3 total. The peanut curry wasn't very tasty and super bland. The Lamb Roganjosh was alright. The stew was tastier than the Bagara Baingan but so salty. The lamb was very bland and dry. The Garlic Naan was the top contender. But for naan, it was probably the most bland and basic I've ever had at an Indian restaurant. Even the accompanying rice wasn't prepared well. And was just so bland. Needed a little more salt even. I didn't know what to expect it being my first time but the review definitely made me expect better. This restaurant is by far NOT authentic or traditional. It's overpriced and overrated. There are so many wonderful Indian restaurants in the DMV and this is definitely not one. I wouldn't come back. read more

Dakshin - Samosa - Should be called Samosa Fiesta because of the cheese and toppings. Ugh. - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is by far the best brunch I've had in the DC area! We tried every single vegetarian item on the menu at least once, I can't believe the flavors and quality that they have at such an unbeatable price for the bottomless brunch! Don't miss the bhel puri, vegetable mini dosa, and vegetable shepherds pie. Location near the metro was ideal, and the restaurant setting was beautiful. Our server was attentive, even with a large group nearby. The restaurant was completely full when we went, so I would recommend making reservations in advance. Also, if you're ordering the bottomless brunch, definitely show up hungry and don't plan on eating much for dinner, since you're going to want to try their whole menu. This is much better than your average Indian restaurant in the area. I can't wait to go back again! read more

The bottomless brunch here was phenomenal. All the dishes were extremely delicious and very creative. They serve small plates which allows you to try a lot of different items on the menu. The dishes have bold Indian flavors and are topped with excellent sauces and condiments. I may even go as far as to say that this is the best Indian food I have eaten in DC. Here are some of my favorite dishes we tasted: - Samosa Chaat - Cauliflower Pecorino Kulcha - Duo of Chaats - Achari Chicken Paratha - Vegetable Samosa Chaat - Chicken Kathi Roll read more

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Spent my birthday here! All around incredible experience. Booking was simple and easy. The moment my friends and I walked in, we received wonderful service and smiles from every staff member. High level service + affordable dinner prices. What are you waiting for! I got the lamb vindaloo. Our waiter was very thoughtful and made sure I knew it was a very spicy dish. I love spice, and he was definitely right! He recommended a yogurt based sauce called raita to help with the spice, and I'm glad I took him up on it. The dish was spicy, but I loved it. Delicious! All around 5 stars. My friends and I will already have plans to come back for their brunch! read more

The restaurant had the best customer Service & incredibly delicious food. Highly recommend! read more

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We went for their unlimited Sunday brunch on a Sunday! The unlimited option is definitely worth it since their plates are pretty small. There were two of us, and between us, we tried almost half of their menu. We had their chaat duo, kathi roll (both veg and chicken), lamb dosa, chicken kebab egg benedict, vegetable shepherds pie, cookie butter Dosa, appam waffle sundae, and the shreekhand parfait. In my opinion, the following are must tries Chaat duo Chicken kebab eggs benedict Cookie butter Dosa Appam waffle sundae The only item I didn't appreciate much was the shepherds pie, especially because it was too big and filling to be a right fit for the unlimited brunch option. It might be a good option for a la carte. The ambience is very nice. The servers were very friendly and Service is super quick. We had a reservation for 1pm, but they were kind enough to accommodate us when we reached 30 mins early. read more

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Bottom line: there are better Indian restaurants in D.C., but this is acceptable. The service is very slow for the employee to customer ratio. The interiors need a good scrub, particularly the carpeting is reminiscent of what is lining the floor of the WMATA 'Red Line' cars. This restaurant offered a Restaurant Week menu, where you selected 1 Snack, 1 Entrée (or 2 if Vegetarian) and 1 dessert. This worked out well for my mother who likes dessert and is vegetarian. Not so much for me, since I don't like dessert and would've preferred another appetizer. My mother's favorite was the Papri Chaat, which was impressive in size for an appetizer. The flour and potatoes make for almost a gnocchi-like dish but covered with ginger-tamarind and coriander chili chutney, with a healthy portion of yogurt. It's very colorful and well-plated. My favorite was a sweet potato dish. It was not the sweet potato chaat, which I see several photos of on Yelp. But two sweet potato medallions filled with peas, laying over a bed of chickpeas. I liked the sweet potatoes and pea medallions, but they could've been slightly crispier, like great "hash rounds," and the chickpeas were unnecessary. They added nothing sitting underneath the sweet potatoes. The coconut rice that comes with the fish curry is better than what I anticipated. It is fluffy, airy, and light. When mixed with the garlic, shallots, and ginger curry sauce, it adds an aromatic coconut note. Not sweet, like a coconut cake, but just a whisper of the flavor to the fish. It's a nice touch. The Paneer Pasanda was decent, flavorful, but not outstanding. The poppadom were satisfactory, but not crispy or seasoned enough to be memorable. We never received our cucumber raita. The service while friendly and polite, is so slow. We did everything we could to prompt the waiters to take away a clean dish and bring the next. We sometimes sat 10-15 minute between dishes, trying to get someone's attention without being a bad customer. I feel sympathetic to anyone running a restaurant, but it was frustrating to wait so long between visits from the staff, whether it was trying to get a refill or take a finished plate away. This is not a place to eat if you're on a timeline. However, if you have a lot of time and find yourself in Cleveland Park, Indique seems a reliable choice for a good meal. read more

This is a really nice brunch place! I've been here a few times and the food is good. The price isn't too bad for their unlimited brunch compared to other places in the area ($25). The presentation here is amazing! I'm sure you can see that from the pictures. They really focus on the presentation and make even the simplest items stand out. This is a great place to go with your friend and fam! read more

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I came here for my birthday and loved it. It was a large group and service was a slow at first but the owners and servers were accommodating when we voiced our concern. The food was very tasty. I would come back just for that cookie butter dosa!! The parking was a bit tricky at first as there is no garage or anything for a group that large, but everyone found street parking! Would definitely come here again! read more

Dakshin - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a total date place. Come here to impress your somewhat cultured sig-o with a pricey meal of actually decent Indian fare that's beautifully presented while dining in a chic, upscale environment. Did you manage to follow that? Good: Meats - Chicken tikka, lamb korma, lamb biryani were all tender and flavorful; the saucy dishes were delicious and just begging to be sopped up with fresh naan. Breads - We had some paratha and garlic naan. At $2 a piece, it's ridiculously pricey, but you can watch through the window in the ground floor dining area as the poor schmuck slaves away at the tandoor to make your bread fresh when you order it. Happy starches. Servings - Both of the girls I came with took half their meals home. The portions are extremely generous and I walked out of here completely stuffed. Not-so-good: Prices - Ouch. For pretty much the same food (or better), I could hit any number of restaurants in NoVA and spend a fraction of what I did here. Appetizers - Don't bother. We had the mussels and the chaat. I used to go to a little chaat stand on the street when I worked in Bangalore, and what we got served at Indique was absolutely nothing like that. Thumbs down. The tomato-based sauce the mussels were served in made for great dipping of naan, but the mussels weren't much to write home about. Honestly, I enjoyed my experience here, just not enough to make this a personal destination of choice. If you just can't make it out to the 'burbs for Indian, Indique does make a solid "Plan B." Just be prepared for the dent it's going to leave in your (or preferably your date's) pocketbook. read more

Went to this place for a typical family dinner. I made reservations for a Friday evening. They called me up in the morning to confirm if I was coming in or not. Which was ok! We asked to be seated outside, the weather being awesome, and that was supposed to be a lot of fun...! We started with Bhel Puri and Pari Chat appetizers. My Bhel puri was really yummy, but the papri chat was just ok. Kinda bland! I mean imagine that.. a bland papri chat! sigh! Anyways, next came the main course. The Rohan Josh was good, and I liked it though I'm no fan of Lamb really! The chiken tikka masala was amazing, Daal makhani was good and the Kadhai Paneer was also really yummy! And I feel that you MUST try the Gulab jamun if you will.. it was simply the best! :) So on the whole, it was a good experience, though the service was slightly slow, and my server politely distant! Down side: I feel for the quality quantity and experience they offer, the food is a wee bit pricier than what I would generally expect! My server 'FORGOT' the complimentary papars and salads..! We had to ask for them..! TIP: A MAJOR drawback of sitting outside.. well there is a fire protection department unit just 3-4 shops away!! I mean.. we must have heard the annoying fire engine wailing atleast 10 times while we sat there... so maybe sitting inside would be a better option! :) read more

Stats: Upscale Indian in Cleveland Park Competitive Edge: Steps away from the Metro (red line), fair prices, good service Don't Miss: Aloo tiki Chiken tikka makhani Garlic naan Cucumber raita (cools down the spice) Conclusion: On the cusp of being craveable, this is one of the first "fancy" Indian places I've been where the food is actually good. Perfect for a date or better yet, a double date! read more

Look, I was really hankering for Indian food last night, and let's just say that I'm paying for it today. What I (and my 2 other dinner companions) had last night certainly didn't satisfy any cravings we had for Indian food. If you're looking for the real thing -- this is not it. This is not real Indian food, it's not even "fusion"...it's just store-bought Indian food with Indian flavors. As for the real thing...this is just not it. It's not fresh, and it's a cop-out because the food - while presented nicely - just does't hit the warm, tasty mark that real, fresh, Indian food should have. I'm still wondering how the management can - with a good conscience - serve this very average [at best] quality food for the prices they do. I wouldn't mind the overpriced items as much -- if they were actually giving real, tasty, quality food. So, the bill for 3 of us came to $111. We were a bit taken back because none of what we had felt worth it. We split a $30 bottle of a decent Australian shiraz, everyone had water, we chose 3 plates to share as an appetizer, and each had our own entree, with a side of 3 pieces of naan (bread). I suppose the quantity and location of the establishment could warrant a bill of 100 some dollars. But, honestly...the food made it all awful. Oh, and one thing you should know is that: I didn't have anything that was at all spicy... That food was not fresh, and that's all I have to say about that. Tips for the Management: create better bathrooms, update your look/menu (it's been over 5 years and you're doing the same darn thing), get better servers who actually understand service in a fine dining establishment and can speak English and are able to fully pronounce the words on your menu), and don't bring out uncovered sauces when customers first sit down to a table (unless you've got something complimentary to serve along with them). read more

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You would not expect such a beautiful place to be hiding in this part of Cleveland Park, but Indique is a neighborhood gem and, short of Rasika, on the shortlist of DC-Indian restaurant must-trys. The bright yellow walls and orangish-red decor give the place a very vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, and I love the that the second floor "loft" seating area can look down onto the first floor - it is a great place to just look around and marvel while you dine. It is steps from the Metro, too, so very convenient. The entrees are spectacular. They might have the best tandoori chicken in town, with great flavor, large portion, and a thick, juicy cut of chicken that melts in your mouth. For my money, the peppercorn chicken is even better. It is a very unique dish that stands out from what you will find elsewhere while also fitting in with a traditional Indian menu. It is more of a curry, with the chicken chunks swimming in sauce, so it was a great companion to the tandoori. Despite our waiters warning of spice, we didn't find it too hot at all, which was welcome. It had that pleasant peppery spice that tasted great without overpowering. That black pepper flavor comes out strong and is delicious. I will say, they have one of the more disappointing garlic naans in town, but hey, if you nail the entrees this well, I can forgive it. You also can't help but notice that it is a great place for water drinkers. They are absolute ninjas of water, roaming the mean streets on constant lookout for a parched diner. That is especially welcome to wash down some of the residual spice in the 100 degree weather we were feeling the first time we dined here. Now that the winter chill has set in, their consistent skill in the art of water pouring has not diminished one bit. Bravo. Bonus points because they have introduced weekday happy hour on food and drink. Awesome idea that was much needed in this stretch, where Nannys was previously the only viable happy hour option. And now brunch, too? Hats off to a great way to give the people a reason to keep coming back. Much more satisfying than Bindaas across the street. read more

Indique is my new favorite South Asian restaurant in the DC area! On the spectrum of traditional (i.e. Passage to India) to contemporary (i.e. Rasoi Vineet Bhatia), Indique would be closer to the latter when comparing fine Indian restaurants. What makes Indique so great? Just as Willie Mays and Ken Griffey Jr. were epitomes of 5-tool baseball stars, Chef Vinod excels at curries, tandoori, savories, breads, and desserts. While my dining companion and I very much enjoy P2I and RVB, we love Indique for excelling at all of the different aspects of Indian cuisine. First and foremost, South Asian cuisine is synonymous with intricate curries and flavorful tandoori. P2I's curries are truly refined and unparalleled, while RVB's tandoori selections are scintillatingly-amazing. Indique prepares both tandoori (i.e. king prawns) curry dishes (i.e. chicken tikka makhani) with equally excellent execution. Having been to mostly North Indian and vegetarian South Indian restaurants, Indique is the first South Asian restaurant wwe went that excelled in seafood. The inherent flavors of the delicate ingredients shine, enhanced by a lightly spicy note characteristic of the Subcontinent. Native of the southern state of Kerala, Chef Vinod displays a wonderfully deft touch with seafood. In addition to the Tandoori King Prawns, his Seafood Bisque is one of the main attractions for us. Deep with crustacean flavors (notably crab), this soup is intense with an amalgam of the sea's bounty and a kick of spice to provide just enough heat to tickle the throat. A few shrimp and fried curry leaves add to the textural depth as well as flavors. Another seafood delight is Crab Tikki, which we had the pleasure of having presented in a Pappadam cone topped with Coconut Chutney. Resembling a sushi handroll-meets-hardshell taco, the identity and flavors were very much Indian. Chef Vinod's dollop of whimsy was not only fun but also very functional as the shell presentation made it easy to eat the tasty crab cake. While their breads are great, another defining characteristic of Indique is their Appam (a puffy bread made with fermented rice). With a moist and fluffy texture, it tastes distinct by itself (much like Corean sool dduk) and pairs wonderfully with the simple but refreshing accompanying coconut milk-based curries (chicken or veggie). To cap off a memorable night is the Pistachio-Saffron Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream) with Orange Sauce and Orange Wedge. The kulfi is bright with a texture of an icy milk sorbet with chunky pistachios and Crepe Suzette-like orange sauce and refreshing slice of orange--a delicately sweet finish to superb meal. Matched by personal service and elegant bi-level ambiance, Indique is an all-around star among Indian restaurants with its defining feature being outstanding seafood dishes. From start to finish and each delightful bite in between, Indique is a DC gem that is also located right outside the Cleveland Park Metro Station. Diverse, delicious, and convenient, too! read more

This is one of the restaurants I recommend usually for people who ask me for recommendations on Good Indian food in the Washington DC area. As I entered the restaurant yesterday the aroma of the food made me even more hungry. I had not seen the tables outside before but it is quite possible that I visited in the wring season. Even though I would have loved an outside table we chose to eat upstairs where the decor makes you feel like you were in a Jaipur palace rather than right above the Cleveland Park Metro. Crab Papad Rolls, Achari Chicken Tacos may make a traditional India foodie shudder but the taste of these unique fusion cusisine appetizers makes you want more. But what is traditional Indian food anyway? Definitely not Chicken Tikka Masala which tastes lovely. ;) I love the Chicken Chettinad ( as another reviewer said not for the faint of heart) and and this is a very traditional South Indian dish. I would usually stick to King fisher beer with my food but i am smitten with the Kokum Margarita, Yesterday it seemed to have more liquor than usual and maybe the bartender was trying to give me my money's worth ;) Nevertheless I love it and the tamarind margarita. Service and attentiveness was wonderful. Definitely a place I would still recommend and if you don't want to venture into the District then try the Indique Heights right on top of the Friendship Heights Metro. read more

Dakshin - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came for the bottomless brunch and was incredibly impressed! The bottomless food option runs you about $25, and to add bottomless drinks it's another $12, but it is well-worth the cost. The menu features dishes that are all small plates (tapas style), so by the time you order two drinks and 3 dishes, you've already started saving money. Drinks: Forgo the traditional mimosa (though it is tasty), and try the rum lassi instead. Might be a little strong for some, but overall it tasted great! I tried a bit of everything while I was there because our whole table did the bottomless brunch, so we just shared family-style (would recommend this if you want to try a bit of everything). Best plates: Duo of Chaats - definitely a great way to get the brunch started, a really high-quality chaat. Chicken Kabob Eggs Benedict - solid eggs benedict with the added perk of having a savory chicken kabob included. Atari Chicken Paratha Taco - all time favorite, bold flavors, great reinvention of the taco with an Indian twist. All the dosas we tried were good, very crispy, and with good dipping options. I think the vegetable dosa was better than the lamb dosa, but that's just me. Meh plates: Cauliflower Pecorino Kulcha - this dish just kind of fell flat for me, it sort of felt like a plain quesadilla. Salmon Sliders - first of all, this dish just felt entirely out of place on the menu, but additionally, I did not like the way the salmon was cooked (definitely a bit over-cooked, tough). Dessert: We tried the cookie butter dosa and the appam waffle sundae. Both were good, but I personally preferred the waffle, which was a really interesting dish with mild flavors that all jived really well together. As for service, our waiter was really personable and polite. If I had one complaint, I would say that because he never wrote any of our orders down (he tried to memorize them), there were a couple dishes that we ordered that never came and a couple dishes that came that we never ordered. Normally, this would be a big deal, but since we did the bottomless brunch, it was sort of no-harm-no-foul, and we could just reorder the dishes we never got. Definitely would love to go back the next time I'm in D.C.! read more

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Yesterday I had an incredible brunch at Indique and will be definitely returning in the future!! From the very beginning I was impressed with every element of the restaurant! The host was welcoming and quickly seated us in a table by the window. Our server greeted us almost immediately and explained the amazing brunch menu. All items could be ordered a la carte OR for only 20 dollars you could get unlimited plates. And for only a little bit more you could include unlimited mimosas (or whatever kind of brunch beverage you preferred)!! The menu was extensive and inventive! I loved the opportunity to try many different dishes. In addition to having unique flavor profiles all of the food was perfectly prepared. The ingredients were fresh and combined expertly. There were a great combination of sweet, savory, and spicy! The service was incredible and very friendly! Overall I car wait to come back here for brunch and can't wait to try out dinner! read more

Dakshin - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Best Indian Brunch !!!!! Very nice ambience, perfect menu created..... Owners are really nice people...... Will come back read more

Dakshin - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

These review is for the weekend brunch, which I think is the best brunch deal in DC. Unlimited brunch drinks, which include rum lassis, tamarind margaritas, and screwdrivers. Then each person is allowed to pick four dishes off of a rather extensive menu and let me just tell you, four dishes will have you bursting at the seams. We tried the following Chicken Kebabs: These were absolutely delicious! So soft and tender and amazingly flavorful Chicken Biriyani: Overall, this was decent biriyani, but I loved that they cook it so the rice and nuts on the bottom form a crust which they upend so that they are a crusty top. Chicken Kati Roll: This was also delicious. Chicken pieces were tender and the spices were spot on. Kerala Shepard's Pie: Deliciously savory lamb but the potatoes were a bit bland. Papri Chat : Huge portion and very delicious. The papri were perfectly crispy. Onion and Cauliflower Kulcha with Parmesan Cheese: These were awful. Not just ok, but actually awful. Talk about false advertising. A kulcha is supposed to be light, airy and flaky. This was glorified garlic bread where you couldn't even taste the cauliflower. Salmon Sliders: These were delicious, but a small portion that isn't the best for sharing. Kulfi: Lovely end to a meal. A great version of an Indian classic. Achari Chicken Taco: These were probably my favorite things. It was the only decidedly spicy thing that we ordered. A lovely tangy/pickle flavor. Calamari: Good taste but nothing special. The only complaint I have is that the drinks are not that strong. We were barely tipsy after 5 drinks. I would request strong drinks, if that's how you roll. I would highly recommend this place! It's still relatively unknown so its not hard to get a table for brunch. Try it before it becomes too busy! read more

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Brought a visitor here for Sat morning bottomless brunch with friends and it was an excellent idea. First, the boozy drink selection was wide and diverse and the boozy mango lassi is now the only form I want it to come in. It was surprisingly strong but the sweetness of the mango cut it well. YUM. Between three of us we tried all the drink options and none were disappointing. You can't go wrong :) Second- the food! Brunch is small plates style and extensive. Even as a vegetarian, I had SO many options which is an infrequent occurrence. Luckily, since it was unlimited plates I didn't have to choose! We tried just about all options and I particularly enjoyed the samosa chaat and the cookie butter dosa (SO good!). Many of the plates were so colorful and beautifully presented. By the end, we were incredibly stuffed (maybe painfully so, no self control oops) but happy! The only downside I would say is the service, which seemed a bit off. At the beginning it was confusingly slow. It wasn't too crowded when we had arrived and yet the servers were standing around not asking to take our order at the beginning..it was a bit odd. Regardless, I really enjoyed my brunch experience and recommend it for an Indian twist on brunch! read more

Dakshin - Perfect spread at indique brunch! - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Just finished up this meal at Indique and man was it delicious. I was expecting more Indian fusion but it was actually very authentic to me (I grew up eating at hole in the walls in Sunnyvale, Fremont, all parts of Northern California). Again this is definitely somewhere you should go hungry because the bread, rice and curry-based meals are really heavy. My friend and I got the Chaat Papri appetizer (consisted of flour crisps, chutney, garbanzo beans, yogurt) and it was surprisingly light and refreshing. Completely unexpected. We also got one order of garlic naan and split it (enough for two very hungry people). For our entrees I got the chicken tikka makhani (I was seriously craving curry) and she got the tandoori chicken chops. I loved my curry, the chicken was super tender and juicy. The curry sauce was not overwhelmingly spicy but was still infused with the perfect amount of spices and flavor. My roommate got the tandoori chicken chops (more of a dry dish, no curry) and it could have seriously used some sort of sauce. Still very well prepared but could've been better! All in all, a great experience, and without drinks our meal came to a little over $30 per person with tip and tax. Closest metro stop: Cleveland park on the red line (literally as soon as you walk off) read more

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Sister restaurant to Bombay Bistro out in the burbs, but this is definitely finer dining. A large, two-level space with a few balcony tables overlooking the road, and it's literally right next to the Metro. Service was pleasant and professional-they replaced a glass that wasn't quite clean before filling it. Food came rather slow though, and they weren't back to refill that water quite often enough to my liking (I ate spicy). Their paneer dishes were excellent; the paneer makhani came in thin sheets that let you get a lot of sauce per bite, and the kadai paneer was spicy and delicious. Aloo tikki appetizer was not as good; tasted fine but a rather small portion. Conversely, their garlic naan was absolutely enormous and a great value. They had some intriguing options on their menu that were a little more off the beaten path. On the whole, a place that's likely to satisfy and offers excellent ambiance and a great location, away from the downtown business but easy to get to. read more

4.5 stars rounded up. I have been on the search for good Indian restaurants in DC, and I'm glad to have found Indique. I shared the paneer mahkali (may be misspelling) and chicken appam. Both were amazing! Very flavorful with just the right amount of spice. And the portions were nicely sized. As a hint, they participate in Spotluck, so we got 25% off! read more

A little disappointing tbh. Food was ok but nothing special. Flavors kinda meh for Indian. Would not return.

My friends and I only come to Indique for one reason: the lamb shank. And yes, if you eat meat, it is a good enough reason to visit. The lamb is served in a dish with other stuff. I don't even care what it is, because my belly only wants that lamb. Seriously, the lamb is tender and just falls off the bone. It melts in your mouth. I am salivating just thinking about it. As I alluded to earlier, the lamb does not appear on your plate by its lonesome. It is slathered with a tomato-based sauce with various mild spices and slow-cooked onions that give it a sweetness, and is topped with vermicelli-like crisps. This topping is mostly to add texture to the soft lamb, and does not detract from the dish. While I kind of like the lamb, there are plenty of other dishes on the dinner menu. For example, they have lamb chops. And lamb roganjosh. And lamb vindaloo. Their lamb biryani is also good, and while it is no longer listed on their menu, it's worth asking for. Otherwise, the chicken biryani is a decent substitute. I know that I'm hyping the lamb, but if a restaurant representing the cuisine of a country that is primarily vegetarian can make a great meat dish, then it makes you wonder how great their vegetarian dishes must be. Unfortunately, I have never really gotten past the lamb, aside from their chicken biryani and some appetizers. For appetizers, there are several different chaats that are not bad. I usually pay little attention to them, not because I find anything wrong with them, but if you've read this far, then you can probably guess what I'm saving room for. The naan is pretty standard, and worth getting if you do not like plain rice. If you want to mix it up, they also have garlic and butter naan, though the price of the garlic naan is a bit steep at $4 for a basket. then again, this is not a hole-in-the-wall. Indique is not a super fancy restaurant, but it's not casual, either. It's more business casual. The ambiance is nice. The ventilation system is better than at more casual South Asian restaurants, so your clothes will not retain as much smell as other places. This is a plus for me. You can come here for lunch or for business meetings and go back to work without distracting or offending anyone. There is seating on the street level, as well as two open dining rooms upstairs. The upper level is carpeted, so if you are dining with younger children who might spill, then I suggest you ask to be seated on the main level. The service has always been attentive, speedy, professional, and even kind. They have gone out of their way to be hospitable more than once, even though they do not personally know me and have no reason to believe that I'm a VIP (I routinely get confused for a college student, so I doubt they're expecting a big tip). With such a glowing review, you might wonder why I didn't give it a full 5 stars. This is mainly because they have much more to offer that I have not tried, so I'm leaving some room for that in the future. Also, their napkins are not lint-free, so if you're wearing dark clothes, particularly a suit or a dress, then you will get white lint all over you. Overall, Indique is a nice, intimate, and quiet place in the Cleveland Park area. There is street parking all along Connecticut Ave, and the Metro station entrance is about 50 feet away. I do not come here often, mainly to avoid overdoing it with lamb, but am always happy to return or recommend it to others. If you have not been here, it's worth a visit! read more

Dakshin - Lamb shank - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is now one of our favorite brunch spots in DC! Indique has weekend brunch for unlimited brunch plates for only $20! For an additional price you can make it bottomless drinks as well. Their brunch menu has a wide variety of plates to cater to everyone's taste. Since we had a large group, we had a chance to taste a good amount of their plates. The plate portions are not too big so you'll have to keep on ordering your favorites! But everything was delicious and the whole group enjoyed! Some of my favorite dishes were: +Chicken Tikka Makhani +Appam Waffle Sundae +Cookie Butter Dosa +Tellicherry Peppercorn Beef Other dishes that we ordered: +Duo of Chaats +Samosa Chaat +Breakfast Kathi Roll (chicken) +Chicken Kebab Eggs Benedict +Achari Chicken Paratha Taco +Sweet Potato Chaat +Vegetable Biriyani +Masala Veggie Burger +Egg Dosa +Pickled Pork Belly We've been here for lunch and dinner before and have always enjoyed our food. I'm sure we will be coming back again for brunch! read more

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