The chicken kabob and the naan were delicious and the portions were huge! The staff were friendly…read more Reasonable prices. The dishes and silverware were clean and the space seems well-maintained. I'll defiantly go back and bring friends.

I was really excited to try this place out but was unfortunately, pretty disappointed. It was kind…read moreof empty for around 7:30pm on a weeknight, but they allowed us to sit anywhere we wanted. The ambience is pretty chill and it was nice to sit in the sofa area. Our server was also kind and helpful! The food was were I was left a bit disappointed. I ordered a lamb biryani and was so excited to try it, but it was pretty bland and the meat was dry and not juicy at all. The only way I could eat it was if it was covered in one of the gravies they offer. I tried one of the gravies that my friend ordered and that tasted better for sure. The naan's were also huge and arrived hanging on a wooden board so that was definitely unique and special. The naan was the highlight of my experience here. Overall, I would not recommend the biryani but the lamb gravies seem to be more flavorful with the naan.

I live so close and I'm UPSET that I haven't visit this place more! Put this food in my veins!…read moreDELICIOUS! Take my money. Take it! Chicken Biryani - magnificent

Pretty good Indian food on Georgia Ave. The salmon curry wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be,…read morebut the salmon itself was delicious. They need to work on the rice-to-entrée portion sizes. The garlic naan bread wasn't as soft as I'm used to. It was more like garlic toast.

I usually have a good experience here. The service is typically very friendly, although the last…read moretime I went the staff member helping me wasn't particularly welcoming. That said, the food is really good. The curried chickpeas are amazing and one of my favorite things on the menu. The curried chicken is also very good, and I love getting the salad with the green chutney -- the chutney especially adds a lot of great flavor. It's not the cleanest place inside, but the food itself is tasty and keeps me coming back

A billion 5 stars for this spot. I'm from queens NYC so I'm SOO happy to have Ravi near me. I grew…read moreup on Pakistani kabobs and naans and was desperately searching for something to fill that void. So far have tried their boneless chicken kabob, ground beef shish kabob, and nehari. Their food is insanely fresh. Both the kabob combo platter and the nehari came with their chole which is probably the best I've ever had. Addicting stuff, would get an extra side of it next time. They also came with rice, salad, and tandoori naan. So much food!! Highly recommend stopping in. I'm excited to try all their daily specials!! Service and ambiance don't matter here because it's all about the food. Get your food to-go if you care that much.

Excellent food and service. We ordered a combo kebab platter and Samosa chart it was made fresh and…read morewas amazing. Reminded me of the food from back home. Ambience was good and the bathrooms were clean as well. There's empty parking outside.

We checked out City Kabob and Curry House, a local favorite for their AYCE buffet -…read more Their regular menu offers various apps, salads, kabobs, chicken entrees, and vegetarian options. There are styrofoam plates and utensils, and you can go up to the buffet as many times as you'd like - honestly, I enjoyed the tandoori chicken and the chickpeas most out of all the offerings. Would love to have it more flavor forward, as most were on the bland side. Their mango lassi was thick, creamy, and refreshing, a nice way to end the meal. The service here is super friendly and welcoming, and there's ample seating inside. The spot seem to be super popular with the CUA and the local employees. There is a small parking lot, but it's super restricted and fills up quickly. +AYCE lunch buffet +friendly service +limited/restricted parking lot

Delicious Indian food, kind service, and cute decor. There's a non-alcoholic bar, and it looks…read moreexactly like a regular bar with rows and rows of bottles of liquor, except that everything is non-alcoholic. That is really cool--and great for people who don't drink much, like me! There's also a quite large menu of mocktails, which look very intriguing, but tonight I opted for a lassi drink because I needed to get some nutrients in after a very sweaty hot yoga workout... I tried the following: - Mango lassi - thick, sweet, and very refreshing after a sweaty workout! It was my first time to try a lassi, and I thought it was great. The texture was very thick and creamy and smooth, and you can definitely taste the mango. - Veggie samosa - texture was perfect, very crispy. The sauces were outstanding and very flavorful. Possibly the best veggie samosas I've had! - Butter chicken - not the best butter chicken I've had but still a solid dish. The sauce seemed to be less creamy and less sweet than other places, yet a bit more flavorful. My partner was a bit disappointed in this dish, but I still thought it was good (I'm more about flavors, while my partner is more about creaminess). I did find the chicken meat to be a tad dry though. - Lamb & spinach - lamb meat was excellent and very tender. While the butter chicken (see above) might've been a bit dry, this lamb was cooked perfectly. And it was packed with tonsssss of flavors. - Garlic naan - texture was not as thick/soft as I would've liked, but the flavor was veryyyy garlicky, which I liked. Heads-up: It takes a while for the food to get ready. The place seems to make everything from scratch. So, order some appetizers if you're hungry while you wait for the main dishes!

Such an awesome dining experience. Started with the veggie Samosas - some of the best in DC!…read morePerfectly crispy with a flavorful inside and a delicious choice of sauces. The seasonal vegetable salad was fresh, crisp and teeming with flavor. We washed it all down with a tropical mocktail that was light and fun. Tandoori chicken was a perfect recommendation by our waitress. The chicken was moist, tender and had SO much flavor. The garlic naan was the best side- strong garlic flavor and a perfect texture. The rice pudding was a picture perfect end to a great meal. Service was friendly, attentive and efficient. Environment was lively but intimate and great for chatting. We will definitely be back!

Dimily-lit Michelin recommended Indian restaurant with both phenomenal food and service…read more I came here for dinner with my fiance and we had a great experience. I tried the mango lassi, we got an order of garlic naan, their signature fried spinach appetizer dish, and an order of both their chicken tikka masala and their version of butter chicken (which I don't know that actual name of off the top of my head. The lassi, their signature appetizer, and the butter chicken were all phenomenal, and the naan and chicken tikka masala were very solid as well. The naan only comes with 2 pieces per order though, which is a little underwhelming. As I mentioned previously, the service here is top-notch. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and food was prepared quickly It looks like their tasting menu is absolutely worth it (we saw the table next to us with it). Also, it seems like their best dishes are featured on their tasting menu, so if you have any questions about what to order I'd recommend checking whats on there! The only downsides were that it was fairly cold and loud inside

A DC classic that is just as wonderful as I remembered…read more I lived in the Washington, D.C. area years ago and used to dine at Rasika often. It had been quite a while since my last visit, and I'm happy to say it was every bit as good as I remembered. I visited with my two daughters, ages 8 and 22, after a long day of sightseeing in nearly 100-degree weather. We were dressed for the extreme heat outside and, understandably, didn't want to carry sweaters or jackets around all day. Our original table was directly beneath an air conditioning vent, and the staff graciously accommodated our request to move to a warmer table. When my 8-year-old was still chilly in the 67-68° dining room, our waiter thoughtfully brought over a tablecloth for her to drape over her shoulders. It was such a kind gesture and an example of truly exceptional hospitality. The food was outstanding. The appetizers were fantastic, and my youngest especially enjoyed the mango lassi and a butter paneer dish that served as a kid-friendly alternative to butter chicken. My oldest daughter and I shared several appetizers along with a shrimp entrée, and everything was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Rasika continues to excel in every way--wonderful food, attentive service, and a beautiful atmosphere. It's easy to see why it has remained one of Washington's premier restaurants for so many years. We had a fantastic evening, and I look forward to returning the next time I'm in D.C. Keep up the great work!

Second time ordering from here. Both times I've questioned the prices for my orders, and this time…read moreit was about $27 total for takeout. Got the city kabob special and it came with naan bread. In my opinion, this is not worth almost $30 at ALL. Maybe $20 at most. Flavor is good, but meat was dry and the lamb was very chewy. Not worth the price point. Oh yeah...no sauce at all... so I ate everything dry lol I'll be looking for another spot after this.

I ordered from here on the Too Good To Go app. It was my first time using the app, and i was…read moreexcited because the chicken platter sounded good to me, and for a great price of $10.99. I have been a little scared to do surprise bags from TGTG since i cannot eat pork, or lamb, so I was surprised this option told me what was in it, since it's supposed to be a surprise, but thought it would be a good option as I love chicken platters, and have never been here. When getting to the restaurant, it was easy to find and there was a ton of parking. Upon walking in, the gentleman at the front desk was nice and welcoming. He helped me figure out how to tell the TGTG app that i have arrived. However, he proceeded to tell me 3 times how I should next time order at the counter, or over the phone, since TGTG takes a majority of the money and how their food is fresh and they deserve to be paid in full. I agreed with him, and told him i did not know and next time I will. But he then told me 2 more times, and i felt like i was being scolded for using the app. TGTG is supposed to be for cheaper surprise bags to my knowledge, so them using it as a marketing tactic is smart in a way but I also do not feel like i should be shamed for using it, since it did get me in the door, and that's not what the app is technically supposed to be used for. I planned to use the app, and if i enjoyed the food come back and dine in. The food is good, i do not usually like spice but the flavors blend well together. I just cannot help but feel discouraged from coming back, as those conversations made me feel a little uncomfortable especially as they were said in front of other customers. Once would've been fine, but i said i understood after the first conversation.

When my wife and I lived in Atlanta, Rumi's first location in Sandy Springs represented our…read morefavorite restaurant in the metro area. It has since expanded into other markets. A recent visit to DC with some dear friends provided the perfect opportunity to check out their branch here and assess how it compares to the original. Happily, I found the food here essentially equivalent to what I sampled at the Atlanta locations, that is, excellent. We started with the sabzi and bread service, which pairs Rumi's excellent and freshly baked Persian style naan with fresh herbs and feta cheese, which makes for a light and refreshing start to the meal. Our appetizers comprised the lamb hummus, the fatoush salad, kashk-bademjan eggplant dip, and the duo of yogurts. All were great, with the classic, creamy eggplant and the tangy, cooling yogurt duo standing out for me personally. We ordered three entrees, including the lamb kebab, beef soltani combination, and the duck fesenjan stew. All the kebabs possessed a juicy texture, great seasoning, and had an excellent cook. The duck had a tangy sweet flavor profile that may not be for everyone but was nonetheless satisfying with rice. Speaking of the rices, the fluffy grains complimented all of our dishes well and we particularly enjoyed the dill-fava bean as well as the lentil-raisin renditions. Do note that portions here are generous, and splitting entrees is suggested especially if you opt for a decent number of appetizers as we did. Special mention should be made of the cocktails at Rumi's. While I personally did not have a mixed drink, my friends all raved about the flavor profiles of their libations and found them refreshing and balanced relative to others we had in the city. Service here meets the high standard I experienced at the Atlanta locations, and our waitress was helpful and attentive. The space itself is bright and strikes a great balance between rustic Persian accents and more modern, swanky touches. Overall, Rumi's offers a well rounded Persian dining experience with great food, drinks, service, and ambiance which is hard to beat. It's well worth a visit for any fan of Middle Eastern flavors, and my wife and I are already planning our next meal here.

Rumi's Kitchen was busy for a Friday night at 9 p.m., with quite a few people waiting, but we were…read moreseated surprisingly quickly. We started with the hummus topped with lamb, followed by the kubideh and lamb kabob for our entrées. The Shirazi salad we ordered with the rice was fresh and excellent. We skipped dessert this time, but everything we had was flavorful and well prepared. The restaurant was crowded but still manageable. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and our seating allowed us to have a conversation without having to yell over the noise. The waitstaff was also very friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, a great experience and an easy 5 out of 5. I would definitely recommend Rumi's Kitchen.

Had a great experience at Charga. We ordered the tandoori chicken, chickpeas, wings, and the…read moreribeye steak kabab skewer, and everything was absolutely delicious. The food was full of flavor, freshly prepared, and really exceeded our expectations. The ribeye steak skewer and tandoori chicken were especially outstanding. The seating area is small and compact, but the quality and taste of the food more than make up for it. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for flavorful and satisfying food!

About a 2-2.5: I was excited to check out Charga, as this seems to be a popular spot with the…read morelocals to get their various styles of chicken, momos, and curries. We came here for an early lunch, and we ordered: +a samosa - served with a small cup of chutney +the Chicken Steamed Momos - filled with ground chicken; these were just okay, as it was ginger-forward; seemed to have been slightly oversteamed, and the skins easily ripped +a 1/4 Chicken with 2 Sides - went for the Charga style, all-white meat (this also included the neck, which was a little weird); opted for the chickpeas and the plantains; the chicken was overcooked and super dried out, which made it inedible; the chickpeas were okay, and the plantains were the only enjoyable part of this combo meal +the Boneless Chicken Tikka Kabob Meal - served on top of rice with a side of salad, chickpeas, and a large naan; the kabob was okay, slightly less dry than the quarter chicken; had an off taste to it +and, a Butter Chicken - served with rice and a large naan; this was more tangy and more tikka masala-like; it was thick, creamy, and still enjoyable! The naan was soft and fluffy, and a great complement to the curry Staff and service was friendly; we did request our orders to be free from coriander and cilantro, but items still came topped with the herb; we were able to pick it off, somewhat. There seems to be a constant flow of patrons picking up catering and to-go orders, as well as some deliveries. Providing to-go containers and a brown bag was generous. Parking is available in the small shared strip plaza lot. +Butter Chicken +avoid the Charga chicken +inaccurate orders +parking available

Chai Pani completely blew me away and is easily going on my must-visit list every time I'm in DC…read more This was such a fun celebration of Indian street food, with every dish delivering incredible flavor. We ordered the sloppy jai (lamb sliders), lamb skewers, SPDP (sev puri/dahi puri), vada pav, chai with Parle-G biscuits, and jal jeera. Everything was fantastic, but the chai with Parle-G was pure nostalgia and brought back so many memories! The lamb dishes were flavorful and perfectly cooked, while the street food favorites were packed with the kind of bold flavors you'd expect from a great Indian chaat spot. Service was exceptional. The staff were attentive, friendly, and I especially appreciated that the servers actually pronounced the Indian dishes correctly--a small detail that made the experience even better. The vibe is lively, colorful, and incredibly welcoming. We went for lunch with a reservation, and I'd definitely recommend making one. They also have a pani puri stall on weekends, which is another reason to come back. Absolutely loved this place and can't wait to return the next time I'm in DC!

The beauty of all the decorations are captivating and then you walk in and see not only more…read moredesigns but you smell the food!!! Came in without a reservation and luckily it wasn't too busy and we were able to get a seat at the bar. Ordered several vegetarian options and when they came out I was not disappointed. If you are not into spicy foods, make sure to let them know for every dish you need if down a notch or just inquiry ask, some of the dishes are spicy. The spicy ketchup they have can also be spicy to some. Remember they also have hours that they close after a portion of linch time, and reopen around dinner time. All in all, I will be back again!!