This place is delish, and we go here once a month. I usually get take out since it can be really packed during nice evenings and weekends. The richness of the flavors is something that other Indian restaurants in the area do not compare to with the exception of Bombay Street Food. The spicy heat is legit so if you're sensitive to spice the Saag might be something to avoid; I personally think it's a scrumptious level of heat. read more

Great food and ambiance! We had the the vegetarian choices and it was delicious ! They did a great job with the outside decor

I truly enjoyed Indigo's Indian cusine and it was my first time eating Indian food! The staff was hospitable, kind and efficient--meaning they get you in and get you out. They work great together and offer great recommendations depending upon your taste pallet. I ordered the butter chicken but wanted some spice so they added curry to heaten things up a bit. loved the food so much I went back the next day and got the same thing. I'm definitely a new fan :-) read more

I visited recently, for the very first time, and I finally got to sample the food that I've heard so much about. Bottom line, it's delicious! My friend and I got the butter chicken and the chicken tikka masala. Both dishes were cooked to order and met my expectations. I can appreciate the small space inside and the condensed menu. It helps narrow one's options down and simplifies things a lot. I was a bit disappointed that I received my chicken tikka masala in-bone when I specifically asked for, and my ticket also read "boneless". My friend had the butter chicken and it was great, it made me reflect upon my own choice thinking "perhaps I should have also ordered the butter chicken..." Seriously delicious! Just FYI - if you like your butter chicken to be on the spicier side, make sure you relay that information when ordering. Good first impression and it was certainly worth the try. I'll probably come back again for a future visit - and the butter chicken. read more

Great food and fun atmosphere. You may have to wait a bit, and ordering is all remote. Food is delish!

This place is great for a cheap and fast meal of delicious Indian food! They have lots of vegetarian and vegan options. I appreciate they label each entree with spicy level and if it's dairy free. It's a very casual, local environment with ample outdoor seating (closed in and heated in the winter) and some small tables inside. read more

By far the best restaurant Indian food I have ever had. I am sad I can't eat here anymore, as I don't live in the area. For food the veggie sampler was my go-to, with the paalak paneer being my favorite. Everything from the rice to the chole that comes with the platter is fantastic. I have also tried the indiroll and different types of parata and honestly everything tastes so fresh and homemade; it really does remind me of my mother's cooking. The family that runs this business is phenomenal; they are heartfelt as evidenced by not only their messages on social media, decor of the restaurant, and photos they post, but in-person too they could not be warmer or nicer. I love everything about this place and it makes me happy that people appreciate this restaurant and they are doing well. I will be back for sure next time I'm in DC. read more

Indigo's style seems pretty specific to the family who runs it, meaning the talk of regional feels silly. It's great, neighborhoody, and consistent. If you even sort of like black pepper, and you see anything on the menu based on it, order it. I think there was a lemon chicken that was peppery and it was amazing; the black pepper parathas are also amazing. They have a nice variety that plays well with large groups and varied food issues - vegan, gluten-free, etc. - and they make the whole neighborhood smell lovely early in the morning as they start preparing. I used to live closer and eat more off-peak (lines), so I haven't been as much lately to see how frequently the specials change, but my wish from back in the day is that they'd post a photo of the specials board somewhere so I could order ahead for pickup of whatever's new. read more

five stars for great food, hipster environment. The negatives are the toilet plumbing "situation" and the TV is loud and anoying a bit, but the new seating outside is awesome and works even on rainy days! read more

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

I had to knock off a star because of the butter chicken. I was really looking forward to their butter chicken, but it was oddly sweet and the flavoring wasn't even the slightest reminiscent of classic butter chicken. Why mess with a good thing? I also wasn't the biggest fan of the fact that they served roti over naan. If it was solid, hand-rolled roti like mama makes, maybe I wouldn't have been so critical. But unfortunately, this roti left much to be desired. That being said, their lamb saag and mango lassi made the experience worth it. That and the cool indoor and outdoor aesthetic. Indigo is definitely a popular spot in NoMa, but it isn't quite the authentic Indian spot if that's what you're craving. It's also pricier than most authentic Indian spots for the quality of the food served here. There's not much competition in the city unfortunately, but if you've got the time, check out some better options in Arlington. Better food and better bang for your buck out there. read more

Such a great Indian spot with decently priced portions. Staff is very hardworking and we've made this our top order out spot

I saw the line and thought we were in for a heck of a wait. I was pleasantly surprised at the efficiency of the joint. Cool and laid back but speedy. Ok now the food. OMG! My British friend with an affinity for all things Indian inhaled her Butter Chicken before I was halfway through my Chicken Tikka which had just the right spice. Nom nom read more

The girl who took my order didn't greet me, just stared until I said hi. I already knew what I wanted, the butter chicken. Which was trash by the way. The butter chicken on Michigan ave NE ( City Kabob ) wayyyy better. & the staff are actually friendly. Plus it comes with naan bread. Which indigo did not have. Ok fine. I asked to buy some bread, the girl who took my order said they do t have any but the guy behind her said YES! We do! The girl again Said we don't have any. The guy kept saying yes yes just give it to her yes. In Spanish as well. I speak Spanish so I asked them both. Do you have bread Yes or No. She charged me $2 something for a tortilla. Wasn't a tortilla but looked and tased like it. Will not come again. Bad experience. Cool place for pics tho. read more

Solid food, big portions, and cool outdoor space make for a great time at Indigo. Get the lamb curry dish.

Omg. Where to begin. I ordered delivery and it arrived 20 minutes before the expected time and everything was hot and well wrapped. Yay! I had the butter chicken and it was amazing. The flavors where absolutely phenomenal. And I need the recipe for the chickpea dish so I can make them at home. Will be ordering from here again during this lock down. read more

This is one of the best Indian places I have ever had! They brought me the wrong order and the owner personally gave me my actual order within 2 minutes! They truly care about their customers and serving amazing Indian. I live across the street, and it is always busy!! The outside part is very pretty and relaxing! The building it self is pretty awesome! make sure you bring a marker when you go! read more

Indigo - Mmmmmm spicy chicken curry !!!! And Roti - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I order the vegetarian platter from this place weekly on DoorDash! Their portions are excellent and the quality is outstanding, and not just for being fast casual style. I love this place and I was never interested in Indian food prior to tasting their food! Highly recommend. I've also eaten here in person and recommend it. Great vibes! read more

Excellent food. It tastes like you were invited over for dinner at someone's home. Part is that is the ambience and friendliness of the owners and staff, but the food is excellent. There's also a bar outside. This is the spot in the neighborhood to hang out - and it's possibly in the top three for best Indian food in DC. read more

Amazing Indian food, the owner is very nice. Chicken curry medium is just the right spice. Ps try the green hot sauce they offer on the side read more

Love this place and the food is AMAZING and authentic. I live in the neighbourhood and this is my go to spot for a casual night with friends. It is not upscale at all but the vibes are immaculate. The deck is to die for with the twinkle lights and it is just an amazing place to have a beer and gorge on some of the best Indian food in the district. While I was waiting outside for my friend passerbys on the street would come up to me and tell me how much they loved indigo. I could not speak more highly of this place and it is definitely a comfort spot for me. read more

Yummmmm. Fantastic - and relative authentic from my experience - Indian food. Quick, easy lunch that was so delicious. I had the daal makhani with roti and rice. One of the best casual Indian restaurants I've found in the States. Check it out! They also have a great covered patio with heaters for COVID-safe dining. read more

Amazing Indian food! We were visiting DC and stayed in an airbnb nearby. Our host mentioned that other travelers had visited the restaurant, they had recommended it. When we arrived, we didn't expect the food to be served take out style, but the outdoor patio totally made an awesome impression! We ordered inside, poured ourselves a glass of wine in the cups provided and took a seat outside under the lights. It was an exceptionally warm evening in late October which was super pleasant on their patio, which was full but there were open spots. The food was delivered to our seats shortly, on two lunch trays with take out boxes. I ordered the spicy chicken and my grandma ordered the butter chicken. Mine was great, I ordered extra spicy and it was totally satisfying. The butter chicken was amazing, I love spicy food and this dish wasnt spicy which is why I didn't order it. But OMG it was the best. The sauce was so original and creamy, with a hint of tomato but still different. If I'm ever in DC again, I'd totally come back. The ambiance here was also awesome. Its definielty a neighborhood hot spot. There were families, students and others there just hanging out for the evening. I loved it! read more

I live around the corner and visit a few times a month. Solid quality, good value for the money. One tip is go easy on spices, you will burn your mouth if you ask for extra spicy read more

Heaven for Indian food lovers!! The rajma and chole are the best you can have here with paneer paratha. Highly recommended if you are looking for a decent outdoor place with some real spices in food. While here, enjoy some local beer! read more

Indigo - Paneer Paratha - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I'd give this a 10 star if I could. The chicken tikka masala was divine and the chickpeas were amazing, too and complimented the chicken so well. I would eat here regularly if I lived close by. read more

I came here for dinner during the weekday and I was pleased to see it packed. The restaurant was really charming and had interesting features. We ordered lamb curry and goat curry. Everything was very flavorful and tender. The interior was a bit cozy but again, it was packed. The roti could have been bigger but everything was delicious. read more

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

This has to be the worst Indian I've ever had. Can I give it -1 star? Seriously! My baby and I wanted Indian so get on Yelp and see this place has 4+ stars. Cool. Let try it. First of all the food is expensive and they give you small portions on to go plate. Bit I'm getting ahead of myself. You can't substitute the curry chickpeas that come as a side. ( Dumb and irritating) but okay we get the chickpeas. The chalkboard menu brags "all entrees come with curry chickpeas and spinach with cilantro " FOH! (See photos) . We try to tell the guy we don't want chickpeas he just says "no substitute" So I order the okra . And and annnnnnd the meals don't come with naan or roti . Yes thats extra. So 40 bucks later we get our food. I ordered the lamb qeema. He ordered lamd curry. Listen I've eaten this food ALL MY LIFE. This food taste like someone -an American- went to indian and tried to make what that had there at home. This food was like when you go over a friend house to eat and so always talking about how good she can and you get and everything is nasty. I don't know who is reviewing this place and I get everyones palate is different. However, the curry lamb was weak. We said . The lamb qeema was just gross. No words. Well some... It tastes burnt like the bottom of the pan. It was dry and tasteless. I felt it violated my mouth. When I taste it I looked at my man's face and we just let out a big sigh of disappointment. He just aww man. I said No. This is all wrong. For 40 bucks! Normally I'd ask for a refund because it was just that gross. But hubby asked me not too. Let talk about the curry chicken. It was watery like soup and and annnnnnd had nothing in it. Not a onion not a taste of garlic nothing zilch nada! Pero porque? I got depressed. Because 1. I was hungry and 2. I just spent 40 bucks on this shit. So please stop having your cousin and em write reviews. And just learn to cook the dishes you claim to serve. read more

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Got the mango chicken, palak chicken, and some veggie side dishes. I thought the eggplant veggie dish was the best. Mango chicken was interesting but you can get tired of it easily. I really liked their basmati rice. & wish I tried the curries! read more

First time in DC and was so good we came back an extra time before we left for home! If you like Butter Chicken it was awesome. Cauliflower roti was great too. read more

The service here was terrible. The owner was rude and hostile. One person's meal came out a full 30 minutes before the rest of the table which was very awkward. You pay one way for food and another for drinks which is confusing since you order both on your phone. A staff person came and took my credit card but never brought it back or explained that they were holding it at the bar. Their system is confusing and no effort is made to welcome new customers. read more

Just had a fantastic meal courtesy Indigo. We got the food delivered to our hotel and while the food took its time, it was absolutely worth the wait and the price. At first glance, it looks like the portions are tiny but in the end you realize the portion size here is perfect! We ordered a lot of food, chicken tikka, Indigo special chicken, black lentils, biryani and side of beans and everything was amazing. They substituted our chicken biryani with lamb biryani and that was the only thing i didn't care for. The food here is so different from the usual Indian places- it's absolutely fresh and made without cream or unnecessary oil and spices. Everyone in the family remarked how it tastes exactly like homemade Indian food. Would go back in a heartbeat! read more

Goat curry is a must! Sit at the bar outside and chat with the bartender while enjoying an Indian lager.

I've never had a negative experience here. The dishes were great - I love the curry and the butter chicken. Roti is thin and warm. Family owned and operated with a homey vibe which matches the cuisine. I order from here often and it never disappoints. Outdoor seating during warmer months is crucial. read more

Solid spot for casual Indian food. It's by no means the best you'll have, but it's still pretty good! There are lots of options to choose from and the outdoor seating area is cute. I had the butter chicken, which was delicious. The rice and chickpeas were also tasty. The mango lassi was a bit of a disappointment as it was on the watery/blander side. I definitely will be coming here again as there are many options to choose from! read more

Indigo - Butter chicken, mango lassi - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Part of me wants to give them 7 stars. Indigo has great flavor, extremely friendly staff, and is less than a 10 minute walk from my house so I can get a quick curry fix pretty much anytime I like. The saag paneer (spinach and cheese) is my favorite, followed closely by their shahi paneer (paneer in tomato cream sauce). Hey, I love cheese, don't judge. The rest of me wants to give them 1 star. Their rotis are really underwhelming. (I grew up eating homemade ones, and these always seem undercooked and bland to me.) Also, as they've grown in popularity, their portion sizes have diminished. When I first started frequenting them, rice and chick peas were served in a container, and the vegetable(s) were served in small bowl/cups on the side. (See Justin C's picture for reference) Now, you get a ton of rice, a few spoonfuls of curried chickpeas and about the same of your main entrée. Don't believe me? Test it out next time you go! I recently ordered some meat (lamb curry and chicken tikka) entrees for friends and was quite surprised by the amount of meat they got. For $15/entrée we got rice, chickpeas and about 2 tablespoons of lamb curry. For the same price I could order takeout from Capital Tandoor and Grill and get 3 times the amount of food. (And, if you order their food super spicy, it'll get the job done). We also ordered the samosas and while I loved their crispiness, I didn't enjoy their flavor all that much - the dough was too thick and the filling wasn't really warm. They were out of chutney and it was too chaotic to wait for the containers to be refilled (plus, they sit out on the counter and get all warm, boo) so we had to eat them plain. TLDR: 7 stars for the flavors, 1 star for everything else. read more

I do want to bring up a pretty major complaint. They spike up their prices unreasonably week after week. One week 3 vegetarian dishes for $9, the next week 2 vegetarian dishes for 9$, the next week 2 for $10, the next week paneer is an extra $1. If Indigo thinks their customers aren't noticing and being put off, they are wrong. They were expensive to begin with, but I was initially willing to pay for the tasty and authentic food. However, now, it's becoming a luxury food choice that I'm unwilling to pay for on a regular basis. In addition, I'm starting to turn away more and more every time I see another $1 here and there added to their menu prices... read more

Relaxed environment, colorful decorations, writing on the walls, dog friendly, and the delicious aromas of Indian food? No this is not a dream, or a hangover. This places exists and it is called Indigo. Indigo is right by H street. They make good use of their space, with their outdoor bar and patio. There is also seating inside. It is fast casual in the sense that you order at the counter and if you eat there, your food is brought to your table. There also tends to be a line but it's a sign the food is good. The menu is written on a chalkboard wall with specials starred by staff. The menu changes often tool; just something to keep in mind. For my first visit, I ordered the Lamb Curry and my fiance ordered the Spicy Chicken Masala, as well as roti. The food also comes with rice, chickpeas, and fresh spinach. It's actually a lot of food and they give a generous portion. We sat with friends outside both human and four legged and waited for our food. Another plus to Indigo, they are dog friendly and allow dogs on the patio as long as they are on leashes. Our food came after a few minutes, and it was hot and smelled amazing. I went straight for the lamb and I was rewarded with a delicious and tender meat in a yummy curry sauce. It wasn't too spicy but it did not lack in flavor. Side note on writings on the walls. There is writing everywhere everything from jokes, notes to the chef, and random thoughts. It makes for some interesting reading and conversation. Prices can add up if you add sides, appetizers, just something to keep in the mind. They take cards which is helpful. The staff is friendly and make good suggestions on what to order. Great spot off the beaten path. read more

This was an average Indian restaurant for DC. The atmosphere was interesting, and the service was very friendly. I got two chicken dishes, the chicken tikka, and the spicy chicken masala. Both tasted pretty good, but also tasted the same. I also ordered daal makhani, and I am a big fan of daal makhani, but they missed the mark a bit. The food came with rice which was fine, and chole (chickpeas). The chole were good and had a nice flavor to them that really complimented the rest of the meal. I took my mom, and she ordered chai but was underwhelmed by it. That being said, by far the star at indigo is their roti. The roti is on the small side, but it is phenomenal. I have not had better roti in DC, and if I go back to indigo, it will be the roti that brought me back. read more

What a gem! The owners were there greeting folks and it seemed like there are regulars that know them well--it really does feel like you're visiting someone's home and that they are serving you their best guest food and charm. The bar outside is perfect for summer beers. The table all ordered different items and they were all good--something for everyone, including vegetarians, dairy-free, and the spicy-adverse, which our table had all three of! Despite a line out the door service was speedy, we were able to share a table outside, and it just could not have been better! read more

Indigo has become my favorite neighborhood restaurant that at the same time nurses a love for world travel - it feels and tastes authentically Indian, almost like you slipped to the other side of the globe for a meal, with neighborly service that is truly the best in DC (see below). The decor is bright with saturated colors and hand-written comical quotes are everywhere. My husband and I dined here last night and will be back regularly! I was going to write this review anyway, but now I HAVE to. You see, I accidentally left my purse at Indigo after our spicy meal (when they write spicy on the board, believe them!) and didn't even notice!! At 11 pm that night, we heard firm knocking at our door. It was the owners of Indigo! When I didn't come back to retrieve the purse, they found our address in my wallet and drove the purse to me after they had closed up for the night! I am still floored at the sheer goodness of it all - the food, the vibe, the honestly, the generosity. We are customers for life - no other Indian restaurants for us, thank you! :) read more