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    Namak Mandi

    3.6 (23 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Lunch. Pakistani food. Delicious.
    Mike R.

    So I've eaten a version of this dish done by many different cultures. A rice pilaf and a lamb shank. This one is Pakistani. I've had it Greek, Turkish, Indian, Balkan, American, and even done it myself at home. This one is among the best if not the best. It certainly is the most ample. There were two meals on this plate. I ate half and took the other half to go. This establishment calls in "Mandi Lamb" @ $28 per. Some of the rest naan bread I ever had too. Fresh baked, super buttery 'n soft. Served on some sort of coat hanger device which looked super weird but it was effective for presentation. The price was fabulous too. Went to lunch with my colleague and he and I had the same dish plus a dish of chickpeas and a couple of Cokes. Pakistani food reminds you of Indian perhaps because of the geographical and cultural connection between the two countries - they're reminiscent of one another. Did I say this food is really, really good? $72 for this entire meal. We had almost an identical dish at a fancy Turkish restaurant that was triple that price - Not nearly as filling or well flavored. Downside is they don't sell liquor. :/ The interiors are Spartan, but the place is larger than it looks from the outside. Definitely an undercover gem. They have a nice buffet or you can dine a la carte. Our server let me taste some really flavorful noodles that they had... And a couple of pieces of curry chicken. Breast meat and still juicy like dark meat. The noodles were a fettuccine noodle covered in a super well flavored sauce. I think it was called "Pakistani noodles". Scrumptious. Parking is DC downtown atrocious although I found a park a block away. Service was efficient and personable. Get here if you can.

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    Daniel W.

    The lamb was awful. Ordered lamb kabobs and instead was delivered lamb curry. It was dry, extra extra gamey. I love lamb, order it, cook it myself, this was either frozen too long, or left out too long. I will never comeback here. The chicken Schwarma was just ok. Even the chaat papdi, you can tell it's just uncooked canned chickpeas. My Pakistani fiancée grew up poor, and would never leave food on her plate if it was safe to eat. This was unfinishable.

    Hera S.

    We were so glad to discover Namak Mandi during our trip to Washington, DC. It was so good that we went back a second time before our vacation ended. Located right next to the Capital Hilton, it was incredibly convenient and quickly became one of our favorite meals in the city. The food was authentic and full of bold, traditional flavors. The chicken karahi was perfectly spiced and tender. The chapli kabob had great texture and seasoning, the Kabuli pulao was well-balanced with tender meat and a touch of sweetness, and the lamb biryani was rich and flavorful. The restaurant was also very clean and spacious, which made for a comfortable dining experience. They have a large dining area, but it was pretty empty both times we visited. I hope they start getting more customers because the food really deserves more attention. It can be hard to find good Pakistani restaurants, especially ones that truly get the flavors right, so we were genuinely impressed. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in DC and will recommend it to anyone looking for authentic South Asian cuisine.

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

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    sorry to lose G Street Food's french fries, but this is a worthy replacement. Nice indo-pak lunch buffet for about twenty bucks.

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    The Peach Cobbler Factory

    3.8(268 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown
    $$
    Grab-and-go
    Casual dining

    I have a pretty solid sweet tooth and on a hot day, ice cream is the best option…read more While waiting for our timed tickets for planet world we made a quick walk over. There is a vast sweets menu. 12 cobbler flavors and banana puddings options along with biscuits and cinnamon rolls. It's a relaxed vibe with r&b music going. There is also ice cream. It's standard vanilla with toppings. I got Nutella and wife got butterfinger. It's hand scooped ice cream. And the toppings are generous. Service is ok. You don't get service with a smile. But I would rather try a new place than a standard chain.

    This place was a delight! We walked by the other night and thought it may be wise to come back and…read morecheck it out. Two days later, the dream came too! A short jaunt the hotel and squarely in downtown, it's an all things cobbler themed spot. Kids got Mac and cheese with meat, plus a mini cobbler, and my better half and I shared a "biscuit cobbler" - which was effectively a delicious biscuit over top a thick soup. It was solidly in the pretty good category. A little cold in the middle but it filled me up. The biscuits were excellent - like Bojangles good (Biscuit connoisseurs will feel that!). The Mac and cheese was good and the cobblers were solid. The mini cobbler was like $2 and came as part of a combo. Get that - enough to get a good taste, but not massive. The banana pudding (the bourbon walnut specifically) was the show stopper for me. I'm sure it's gonna box, but it was really good! The woman helping us was very nice and got us served and fed quickly. Not an every day spot, but an, I'm walking by and feeling like dessert at 2 pm sort of spot for sure!

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    4.3(97 reviews)
    0.7 miChinatown
    $$

    After enjoying the Beerfest at Na t s stadium we capped off the evening with a visit to Tipsy…read morescoops. We arrived in the evening and many nods the non milk screams were sold-out. However, the young lady at the counter indicated they had one sherbet type that she thought I would enjoy ..and she was absolutely correct. Numerous varieties were offered on the menu both milk based and non milk based products. Please ensure you bring identification because they do check to ensure you are at the age for consumption of alcohol products (get it...Tipsy). Seating was available inside and out. However, parking in the immediate area is a premium. However, there are parking garages in the immediate area. The young ladies were pleasant and customer focused. If and when in the DC area, please take a moment to treat yourself to a visit The sign inside says it all, Ice-cream sounds everything!!!

    As soon as we entered we were greeted with colorful walls and vibrant decorations. The staff was…read moresuper friendly and let us know that she'd be happy to give us 4 samples. After trying various flavors we decided on the flight as I wanted to try more of them! All of the flavors I choose were to my liking and my friend loved hers so much that she took home a pint! I'm super excited for the Baltimore location to open!

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    4.2(460 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Stopped by Tatte during my trip to DC for an afternoon matcha, and I totally get why this place is…read moreso popular. The cafe itself is huge, absolutely beautiful, and was packed when I visited. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, so it's a great spot whether you're meeting friends or getting some work done. The pastry case also looked incredible, I had such a hard time choosing, and I'll definitely be back to try more. I ordered a matcha, and I really appreciated that it wasn't pre-sweetened. It was creamy, earthy, and let the matcha shine. If you like your matcha a little sweeter, I'd recommend adding their in-house pistachio syrup. The only small downside was that it seemed like they use matcha concentrate that's prepared in advance rather than whisking each drink fresh. It was still good, but I do prefer freshly whisked matcha. Even with that, I'd absolutely come back. Their menu is extensive, everything coming out of the kitchen looked delicious, and the whole space has such a welcoming vibe. Also, take a minute to read the story behind the name "Tatte." It's such a sweet story and made me appreciate this place even more.

    I stopped by during a quick trip to DC…read more Came here after finding Yelp page and seeing all the options they had for breakfast. Upon arriving it was really busy but decided to stay. Sat outside and ordered avocado toast and black sesame latte. Both items were delicious and brought to my table outside. I would definitely come back. Ambiance inside was a bit loud (a lot going on plus light music). The outside has umbrellas to help with sun. I would definitely be back.

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    4.1(382 reviews)
    0.7 miPenn Quarter
    $$

    I've been to Cafe Riggs about 4 times now. And every single visit I fall more and more in love with…read moreit. Here's everything I loved, + I typically stop in on Saturdays around noon after I'm done teaching and I'm always seated within a couple of minutes without having made a reservation + there's ample dining room seating, bar seating and then lounge seating + the interior design and architecture is beautiful + the bathroomsssss 10/10 lol I love a bathroom with soap and lotion that smells amazing + staff is really kind and professional + now to the food some of my favorites include their fries, burger, salmon locs breakfast dish and their steak frites breakfast dish + my lychee martini was delicious as well and came out quickly Things I didn't like as much, + the pancakes look like they taste really good but over all they don't knock it out of the park for me unfortunately Overall I will continue to come here again and again. I love the space and the fact that they have a champagne cart. You can come really dressed up or a bit more lax and you will fit right in

    I discovered Cafe Riggs on Yelp while looking for nearby restaurants to nearby Fever Hub DC. My…read morewife and I were pleasantly surprised it was within walking distance and appeared to offer valet parking, although I had already found street parking available. It seemed the valet used the street for parking as well given the double parked cars blocking me in as I tried to leave. I had called to make a reservation in advance as the reservation site noted no availability for some reason. No issues with checking in and being seated in a timely manner, even showing up a little early in our case. The restaurant was very open and elegant, situated alongside the Riggs Hotel which has some hidden history to discover. Our server, Clemente, was phenomenal. Very attentive, not overbearing, and answered all our questions. My wife and I split a salad that we loved although felt it could have been more flavorful. It was missing something that we couldn't pinpoint whether it was croutons, tomatoes, etc although we still enjoyed it. I had the Steak Frites which came with french fries and I swapped for creamed spinach that was so delicious. My wife who isn't a fan of creamed spinach ended up eating a good portion. We ordered a side of brussel sprouts that was also good, a little sweet, but well flavored. We followed dinner up with coffee that hit the spot, along with a chocolate dessert that Clemente brought to celebrate our anniversary. It was a lovely evening thanks to Clemente and the team. We will definitely return for another experience.

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