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Tamashaa

4.3 (104 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Paneer Amul Cheese Tapenade
Shweta S.

This place takes me back to the roots of India. The cozy interiors with Bollywood touch makes you feel at home. Our table had some real Mambaikars and Punekars who refused to accept the slider version of their sacred Vadapav. But when the dish arrived and they tried it, they were blown away!!! Loved it and probably the best vadapav in the area. The Crispy Lotus Stems had a good crunch and very flavorful but could be better if it was less sweet. (That could be my tastebuds tho, don't have a sweet tooth) Since I am vegetarian, I only tried the chutney that was served with the Chicken Gyoza and oh I feel in love with it!! The Paneer Amul Cheese Tempanade was another surprise! I have had a similar dish at a popular celeb restaurant in NYC and it was very bland. So I didn't have high hopes. But this.... Omg! Beats it! The best dish that night for me. The paneer so soft, you don't need teeth. It melts with amul cheese. The sauce beautifully complementing it! Definitely gonna come back to retry some favs and explore the menu more!

Kulfa
Peter D.

Honestly, dining here was a very mixed experience for me. The food was trying to be "too much" in the sense that the presentation was performative and the food quality did not match. It was good, but not great. The only standout dish for me was the kulfa dessert. The most frustrating part of this dining experience was the service. The rules around Restaurant Week were confusing from the prices relative to what's offered to what's the menu published online vs in person. The staff tried to accommodate to my questions, but I left still confused. The interior was very dark, which made it look at others with the Lidl lit up outside. Overall, I probably wouldn't go back

Takeout Packaging
Sam O.

Ordered the Classic Dak Bungalow Chicken Curry for delivery! A harmonious blend of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices met perfectly tender chicken in the most heart warming of curries. It also came with a side of basmati rice which is nice compared to other upper scale Indian restaurants in dc which charge an additional fee. This was on the pricier side at $24 but the high quality of ingredients and depth of flavor in the curry made it worth it. The ambiance and service definitely seem to be big selling points here so I'll have to make it in person! Thanks Tamashaa :)

Ghevar Chaat - so good.
Ani J.

Went back on New Year's Eve for dinner and tried a few new places. The food was still great and we loved the whole experience. Here are the new things we tried: - Pulled Jackfruit Bao: this was so flavorful and delicious. Loved the jackfruit combo with a Bao. - Ghevar Chaat: this was so good. What a great way to make chaat out of Ghevar. So creative. - Veggie Biryani: this was ok. Definitely have had better biryani. But still good. - Baked Gulab Jamun: this was incredible. The Gulab jamun comes on some fried bread pudding and the combination was amazing. Love this place. Definitely go try it out.

Camsie M.

Gorgeous Indian food in the middle of Columbia Heights. Presentation of dishes is gorgeous - I wish I had photographed the saag. Delicious flavors and beautiful interior. Service was a bit uneven but ended up well. Price is higher than I was expecting but so tasty I'll likely be back! Get something to go and you'll get this cute purple reusable bag!

Paneer Amul Cheese Tapenade
Emily K.

Stopped in on a Friday night, not crowded and we did not need a reservation. Service was great! We had multiple servers checking in on us, refilling water, etc. The managers also came out to check on us which was nice! We ordered the bread basket, lamb biryani, and the amul cheese paneer to split. The bread basket was a must, and the lamb biryani was flavorful! My fave was definitely the amul cheese paneer tapenade. If you've ever wanted to eat a gooey block of cheese in a buttery tomato sauce this is the dish for you! It was so creamy and delicious. Will def make a return trip here to try more.

Gandhari added vodka and Jaggery (Old Fashioned)
MJ C.

We went for drinks and they sat us at a table even though the bar was empty and we requested the bar. The drinks were good. The broccoli dish we ordered was not worth $22. We left after one round of drinks. They add a 20% service charge! They didn't do much to deserve 20%. It was loud because of kids. Three tables around ours had children.

Tableset
Kenneth K.

Amazing Indian food with beautiful decor and great staff. My wife and I came here for lunch on a Sunday during Restaursnt Week and loved everything we tried as well as our cocktails. They are also on InKind and have a coupon on their site via InKInd you can use as well.

Mamta K.

When it's only Day 2 in DC but your desi soul is already filing a complaint for Indian food... you know it's time. I'd heard so much about this place, I had to check if the hype (and the flavors) were real. Spoiler: They are. And the presentation? Absolutely gorgeous and so creative. We kicked things off with a drink called Sukoon (yep, "peace" ‍) -- ironic, because this one was a flavor explosion and definitely on the stronger side. The pani puri came with three different types of pani -- all of them lip-smacking good. The vada pav disappeared in seconds... I blinked and it was gone. And listen, when a girl from Mumbai says the chicken tikka is a 10/10, take it seriously. Pair it with the cheese garlic naan and jalapeño chutney -- honestly that combo is a whole meal and my personal favorite here. The butter chicken had that proper dhaba-style flavor (which says a LOT), and the dal makhani hit the spot too. If you're craving authentic, bold Indian flavors in DC -- add this place to your list immediately.

Saniya S.

I had a great experience at Tamashaa. When we visited, it had started getting busier in the restaurant. Even then, the service was great. We were able to order our food and receive it pretty quickly. Everything was very good. We enjoyed both entrees and the variety of naan they have. If you want some good Indian food, then Tamashaa is your place.

Adriana C.

Overpriced and small portions. $5 for a single piece of naan, wilted salads...just not worth the price

Allie H.

I've been meaning to try this place for awhile and when I saw someone on Insta post their brunch I took it as a sign to head there. Their brunch menu looks divine but we decided on their restaurant menu today. We tried the tostadas and the chili chicken. Both were amazing starts to the meal. Next up we had the squash kofta and the pepper chicken. Both were absolutely delightful. My fave was definitely the kofta. The sweet and savory combo cannot be beat and was the perfect meal for a cold day. Ended with an apple dessert that was sweet and crunchy. All this food was 35 dollars per person which is an amazing deal for the amount and quality of food. I loved this place. I'm already trying to come back here for this brunch menu.

Mushroom cappuccino and Sweet Potato Chaat

This was such a wonderful find! The menu has creative interpretations of dishes that are familiar to lovers of Indian cuisine but many that are unexpected. Loved the sweet potato and okra appetizer, the shrimp and branzino entrees, and the mushroom cappuccino (think spicy mushroom soup in a little mug). The dining room is lovely as are the presentations of the dishes. The prices are a little higher than some more traditional Indian restaurants, but the quality and taste were so worth it. Highly recommend this place.

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