The chili olive naan is worth ordering on its own. The chili is worked into the dough rather than…read morejust sprinkled on top, and the naan comes out slightly charred with good chew -- noticeably better than standard naan. The lamb biryani is well-executed: rice cooked properly with each grain separate, lamb tender enough to pull apart easily, and layered spicing that doesn't hit all at once. It's a dish that reflects real technique rather than relying on heavy spice to make an impression. Overall a strong meal -- refined without being fussy, and consistent with Rasika's reputation as one of the better Indian restaurants in DC.

Excellent service, quality food and ambiance. The duck is a standout as it paired well with tge…read morecurry sauce, tender. It's not common and Indian restaurants. The spinach palak chaat is a staple with crisp spinach and tasty toppings. The black cod is still a flagship entree. The potatoes were a bit dry and could be better but work. The lamb was tender and well prepared. Some of the lamb dishes rotate seasonally. Regarding dessert, I love their cardamom gelato. The chocolate samosa was alright. The chocolate is rich but the dough has no flavor. I enjoy most items at Rasika as items are typically prepared well.

Bindaas is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Foggy Bottom. The space strikes a great balance…read morebetween modern and inviting, with an industrial aesthetic softened by colorful textiles and intricately pierced screens that give it warmth and character. Sidewalk dinning under saffron umbrellas is lovely on a nice day and perfect for people watching a couple blocks from the White House and World Bank. The service is consistently excellent. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu, happy to make recommendations, and genuinely friendly without ever being intrusive. The cocktails are creative and well-crafted, making this a great spot whether you're stopping in for dinner, happy hour, or meeting friends before a show. The combination of flavorful food, thoughtful design, and welcoming hospitality keeps me coming back.

This Bindaas location recently rebranded to Bindaas Bowls and Rolls. The atmosphere is not as good…read moreas it used to be, but the food is still good. I have always loved their chaats and I still do. The nice thing about the rebrand is the pricing is a bit lower than it used to be. They said that they are trying to attract more customers with lower pricing because they heard many concerns about the economy. I appreciate a restaurant listening to it's customer base. I recommend the bhel Purina and the fried cauliflower. I'm sure all of the chaats are good. The only thing I didn't love was the vegetarian bowl. I thought quinoa was strange with Indian food. The mango cheesecake was surprisingly light and refreshing!

I came here last Valentines Day and was so pleased. It was romantic, they handed out roses and…read moreballoons, and treated us with so much care. The food was incredible. Especially their palak chaat. Never had anything like it. They were so attentive and helped make my most-cynical holiday a lovely time.

Rasika is a restaurant I really wanted to love, especially given its reputation, and the food…read moredefinitely delivered--but unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. We were a large group and ordered a wide variety of dishes including the lamb roll, lamb chops, palak chaat, paneer tikka, crab, shrimp curry, and the Everything Mango dessert. The food was delicious across the board, with plenty of bold flavors and beautifully prepared dishes. The downside is that it comes at a fairly high price, so I expected the overall experience to match the quality of the food. Unfortunately, the service was the biggest disappointment. We had made our reservation several days in advance for a large group, yet our server seemed to be rushing us from the moment we sat down. Even while choosing our wine, we were repeatedly pushed to make a decision rather than being given time to look through the options. It felt unnecessarily rushed and pushy, which really put a damper on what should have been a special group dinner. The atmosphere is lovely, with a sophisticated and ambient setting that works well for special occasions. Given the prices, though, I expected much more polished service. Great food, but the rushed service left a bad taste and unfortunately overshadowed an otherwise delicious meal.

Wow! We had such an amazing experience at Goat Room Indian Cuisine! Being from the Bay Area, where…read morewe have some incredible Indian food, I came in with high expectations--and this place completely exceeded them. Every dish was packed with rich, authentic flavors and perfectly balanced spices. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Veggie Korma, Shrimp Korma, garlic naan, cheese naan, plain naan, fragrant rice, and tea. The owner also recommended an appetizer, and we're so glad we listened because it was absolutely delicious! The service was just as outstanding as the food. The owner personally checked on us several times, made thoughtful recommendations, and made us feel so welcome. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine with exceptional hospitality, this is the place. We loved every bite and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend!

Great service, delicious food, and a great central location. The GOAT Room looks to give you the…read moreGreatest Of All Time experience and their food will certainly have me coming back. The Palaak chaat was packed with flavor, lamb samosas were really tasty, and I also enjoyed the spinach rolls. They have a number of share and signature dishes and Indian-fusion cocktails. The outdoor patio was nestled near a beautiful garden and the interior was modern and chic. Looking forward to another visit and coming back with a larger appetite.

If you're in a rush then this may not be the restaurant for you but popped in a bit before 5 and we…read morewere the only ones on there for awhile and there is quite a bit of seating. It is a sit down table restaurant and I ordered the shrimp tandoor which also comes with rice. It was jumbo shrimp and made really well. The rice was also delicious. I also ordered some masala chai and that was fine as well. Servers were pleasant.

First time trying Indian food at Taj of India! It was awesome…read more Portions are big but enough to enjoy the bold flavors! We loved it It was very quiet at 3 pm! And prompt service

I thought this place had the best value Indian food across DC. There were a ton of options to…read morechoose from, but I wanted to try something different besides chicken tikka masala. I thought the saag paneer was very filling. I will have to order this dish more :)) The place indoors felt very cozy. The owner was very friendly and the bathroom was clean. I will have to come back whenever I'm in the area!

The food was very fresh and flavorful. The samosas were ok but the portions of chicken and rice…read morewere big and very good. Friendly service and clean facilities.

Some of the best Indian food I've ever had! The paneer pizza was amazing, and the aloo gobi was so…read moreflavorful! I loved the feta stuffed naan, and this was the richest mango lassi I've ever had, I think it had some ginger in it too

OMG! SO GOOD! The paneer tikka masala pizza is to DIE for. And so are the chaat fries. Put the…read morefries on the pizza for an extra big back bite. I have no feedback for improvement, but I do wish there was extra sauce in the pizza and fries (but they're AMAZING as is!!!!!) the bathroom could be a little nicer and they could use some light cleaning of the windowsills but nothing that made me uncomfortable about the food

A pleasant lunch experience for a first visit! My childhood friend and I met there after the lunch…read morerush at 1pm. Ordering from the kiosk was easy and the staff was very helpful with answering questions and making suggestions too. I got the BahuBali burger and it was HUGE! This dish is bursting with flavor! My friend ordered a chicken wrap and he said it was really good but, could not finish it. I made sure to order some butter chicken to take home for my wife to enjoy! There is plenty of space to dine in and they are mindful to make sure you have everything you need if you have a takeout order. The vibe is relaxed and the orders look very much like the pictures. There is even a tv monitor on the wall for you to view how some of the popular dishes are prepared!

This food is awful. It's very water down lacks any real flavor. They don't even serve you a plate…read morebut a to go tray. Do not get the butter chicken. It's overpriced for the value and the taste.

This was my first experience at a Michelin star restaurant. I opted to try the chef's tasting menu!…read more Service was beyond my expectations. I don't eat pork, so they made reasonable accommodations. I saw online that they're know for the happy hour and fun drinks! I did try a mocktail that paired really well well my dinner. Let's get into the food. I tried tuna tartare for the first time. I was nervous before I had never eaten that type of food. LOVED IT. because I had so many courses, I'll speak on my favorites. The Lamb Kebab was superb! I'd over it again on Wednesday's when they have à la carte. The dessert, the chocolate tart, remarkable. I'd definitely eat that again! The restaurant itself was very clean! It would be great for a date night! I did go by myself to fully enjoy the experience, but I'd love to return with a special someone!

Went to Rania for my husbands birthday. He loves Indian food so I felt an upscale Indian experience…read morewould be fun. We did the chefs tasting course with the wine pairing. Every course was very well cooked and a wide variety of flavors, etc. However we were a bit perplexed by some of the courses feeling non Indian (tuna tartare for example) and hoped for more elevated classics from Indian cuisine. Overall the food was good! Unfortunately we were disappointed by the service. There were no aspects of it that represented a Michelin star level dining experience. After sitting it took a while to first be approached by our server, we were given incorrect food at one point, slow to clear our table and glassware (empty glasses and plates sat for longer than normal), table not wiped in between courses when crumbs, etc appeared. Some of things would be fine on a regular night, at a standard restaurant. But not acceptable for a Michelin rated restaurant and for the prices that we paid.

I'm pretty much in a constant state of craving paneer so decided to stop in and try Bombay Street…read moreFood! I was able to be seated right away on a Thursday night and service was great and attentive. I started with the palak chat which is a crispy fried spinach topped with yogurt and chutney. This was so good and it's such a light app even though the portion is huge! I had the paneer tikka masala with garlic naan and it definitely satisfied my craving! The paneer is in bigger slices than a typical cube which was a little odd but actually I think the portion was generous! I had two meals between my paneer/rice (which was included yay) and naan. Prices were a little high, I paid $44 with tip so maybe not a go to takeout place. I enjoyed the ambiance inside with all the murals and art!

So darn yummy! Food-…read morehonestly the best flavored Indian food takeout in dc. (I've never eaten inside) the food is flavorful and interesting. Inside- the decor is nice and appeared to be clean. Service- I ordered takeout and food was ready when they said. * I do feel like the portions got smaller and priced higher, but what you gonna do!