Food was ok but the one hour wait to get it was definitely not. The restaurant was not even full,…read moreand it was past peak hours for a Saturday night. There were several other people who were also waiting equally as long. When they finally managed to produce the food, it was delivered by a silent waiter who just put it on the table without a word. No one bothered to check if our meal was satisfactory after we got it. If they had I would have told them we ordered Kashmiri naan rather than the plain naan we got. We won't bother to return when there are many other choices around.

Best Indian in the area. Nothing I love live in here but if I'm really craving it, I'll go hereread more

Bombay Street Food is a small chain of contemporary Indian restaurants that opened in Washington,…read moreD.C. in November 2018. It was founded by Indian-American restaurateur Asad "Bobby" Sheikh. Having grown up in Bombay, India (renamed "Mumbai" in 1995), Sheik was surrounded by bustling street markets, family gatherings centered around food, and a city whose energy can be tasted in every bite. He immigrated to the D.C. Metro area around 2000 and operated franchises such as Panera Bread and Quiznos. After a few years, Sheikh began opening Indian-inspired restaurants such as Curry Mantra, London Curry House, and 1947, often partnering with chef Pradip Shrestha. He felt that most Indian restaurants in D.C. were too "Americanized" and longed to open his own restaurant that focused on authentic Bombay/Mumbai street food. Bombay Street Food opened in Columbia Heights to much acclaim. Additional locations would soon follow in Capitol Hill in June 2019, Adams Morgan in March 2021, and National Harbor (MD) in June 2022. Other restaurants Sheikh has founded since include Butter Chicken Company and The Bombay Canteen. My family and I recently dined at Bombay Street Food's National Harbor location while we were staying in town for a few days. This location is co-owned by executive chef Arjun Kumar Ranabhat and the kitchen is run by chef Saurabh Singh. We really enjoyed all of the festive decor. After being seated, we looked over the menu. To drink, I had the "Cran-Grapefruit Cooler" (cranberry, grapefruit-cardamom syrup, lime) while my wife enjoyed a "Mango Lassi". For food, I had the "Old Delhi Butter Chicken" (creamy tomato sauce), my wife had the "Chicken Tikka Masala" (rich onion gravy, grilled chicken), we shared an order of "Garlic Naan", and our sons both had "Chicken Nuggets & Fries" from the Kids Menu. From the balance of authentic Indian spices to the beautiful presentation, everything was excellent! National Harbor's restaurant scene represents a plethora of various cuisines. It's nice to know that you can find excellent authentic Indian food as well. We highly recommend Bombay Street Food for anyone looking for Indian cuisine in the area!

We went in a large group after a conference and has reservations in advance. The service was okay…read morebut had a hard time getting water refilled. The food was not what I typically expect flavor wise. I found a lot of restraunts in this area kind of had this "this is what I think this type of cuisine should taste like vibe". Food wasn't bad. Nothing stood out. In short has space for a large group. Standard service and food.

The lamb biryani was good! Great portion sizes especially for the price. The seasoning was good,…read morepretty straightforward biryani! Would definitely come back.

Got it via doordash and they didn't give the dasher my mango lassi, not awesome but I got refunded…read more "Spicy" Chicken Tikka Masala: Relatively bland and the chicken was cut into tiny little pieces that were the same size as the onions/bell peppers. It was not spicy at all, but the flavor was just ok. Garlic naan: Pretty good, warm and fluffy.

This place is amazing all around!…read more My family (through a DC friend) has been going to this restaurant (and its manager's predecessor) for many years now! The food is consistently fresh and delicious and spiced very well with lots of spice levels available. The restaurant is always very clean too! The service and attention to detail among each server is always impeccable--they consistently come around with water and are always happy to help you with whatever you may need. The manager Sanjeet is such a kind and friendly man. Each time we come (may it be for pickup or dine-in) he greets us by name with open arms. He is always happy to help and happy to talk whenever! Overall, this restaurant is fabulous and on behalf of my family and I, is greatly recommended!!!

We stopped by Jab We Met Indian Kitchen for dinner while visiting Washington, DC, and loved it so…read moremuch that we came back the very next day for lunch! The Palak Chaat and Palak Paneer were the highlights of our meals--both were packed with flavor and are a must-try. We also tried a couple of desserts, and they were a great way to end the meal. If you're looking for delicious Indian food in DC, I highly recommend giving this place a try. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town.

I go here at least once a month and I live in PG COUNTY. I love the lamb dishes! The garlic naan,…read morefried chicken chili momos. The drinks are good and the menu is reasonably priced. The staff is great. The place is always clean.

Listen: I feel tempted to gatekeep this place but I'm feeling generous today. Easily one of the…read morebest Indian food establishments in the area. Extra points for the buffet offerings: delicious!

Came in on a weekday and had a lovely dinner! Two of us shared two appetizers and split an entree…read moreand dessert. The appetizers Palak chaat and Papadum were both tasty and healthy portions. They complimented our pre-dinner drinks. I loved my cocktail which was like an old fashioned. For the main we split the dal makhani (could eat a bucket of this!), garlic naan (so warm and yummy!), and a duck dish. For dessert we split the gulag jamun. No leftovers and everything was delicious!!!! The chef came out and we took a pik! Service was perfect. We never felt rushed. The decor is relaxing and the perfect spot after a stressful week.

Holy s**t I'm gonna go back 3x next year…read more Restaurant week at Rasika was amazing! Went for my Birthday dinner and was treated to a lovely, authentic array of Indian dishes. Lots of real flavor, great drinks, and wonderful staff. The lamb was the best I've had in my life, truly couldn't even tell how they made it so well. Rasika ILL BE BACK

Really good food, great service and crispy cold beers! Can't wait to be back. Also Big portions, I…read moreeven have leftovers for later.

The service and the Brussels sprouts were the best part of the meal…read more The servers were very attentive and kind. The Brussels sprouts chat was so good! Roasted to perfection and paired well with the chutneys. I also ordered the lamb vindaloo and it was lack luster to me. The lamb chunks were good, but the sauce lacked spice even though I asked for spicy. My friend got the garlic naan and I tasted it. I wasn't a fan of the taste or texture. The restaurant itself is cute and cozy!

Truly a hidden gem and hands down my favorite dining spot! I love Indian cuisine so that makes it…read moreeasier. If more than five stars were available, they'd get it!! After first being introduced to Royal Taj by a good friend years ago, I kept coming back. Not once did I have a bad experience. The service here is top notch! Everyone here treats you like royalty. This is where I have my annual birthday dinner. I come other times too, but this is my absolute must for my birthday! I've brought others here and everyone falls in love with them just like I did. I brought my family here this past weekend to celebrate my mom's 75th birthday and everyone had such a great time. I can't thank Royal Taj and it's owner, Binda, enough for the amazing service and hospitality!

Dinner with my husband and (adult) daughter. Greeted and seated promptly…read more Ambience is A-plus. It felt cozy and private where we were seated. We were surrounded by a plethora of beautiful bottles of liquor sealed and decorative. Service was spot on. Waiter checked up on us periodically (not in a bothersome kind of way). The food was very good. Here is a list of what we ordered: Lamb saag Basil pomegranate martini Bhindi masala Dirty martini Sangria Chicken biryani Samosa Papadam Mango lassi gelato for dessert All dishes and drinks were enjoyable. We plan to revisit and try different items on the menu. *bathroom was clean

One of my favorite Indian food restaurants. Every dish exceeds any expectations. The chicken tikka…read moremasala is my go-to, but I also love the lamb curry, the samosas, and virtually every side. You cannot go wrong with Indigo.

Tried this spot out over some of my older favorites nearby. The food was good not great, with…read moresmaller portions than average for this type of food. I have a lot of favorite Indian spots and for the price and weird 'service' of this one.. it's a no for me on coming back. This was overpriced Indian food, served in to-go containers with Chipotle skimpy serving sizes you can't change or customize. So its missing the only redeemable factors of that style of restaurant. Y'all it was $20 for my veggie "platter". It's half two types of BEANS+ a veggie and some rice. MINI ROTI SEPARATE $2 (as disappointing as when tortilla chips+ salsa are a paid for thing, and not just on the table) Vegetarian is typically the cheapest option on the menu considering sourcing especially compared to meat. Yet the veggie options were no better than my attempt of Indian food at home, as a non-indian person lol. My family liked their entrees okay, butter chicken -$19, and lamb curry-$23 being the best option besides the 2pc Paneer Pakora-$8 appetizer. Gotta go up to grab your utensils or a lid which is fine, with luke warm water being the only self serve option here. So yay $4 regular drinks. I was unimpressed by their QR code 'service' only though and it stuck out to me. You order your food through a QR like many restaurants do, they bring you the food and then never come back to your table again. Not even if you place another order through the QR, we had to go find someone up front and see what was up. Could not order from the Bar menu QR either. On a Wednesday not a weekend thats pretty wild? I would not call any of it service. This form of ordering was set up with a good idea, and executed poorly. I know we have the money to go out to eat and that its a privilege to get to enjoy that- so damn it I want the money to be well spent!!! With Inflation that is a factor I'm looking at, and I believe the average customer is too. This restaurant needs to pick a lane, if it's going to be to-go style there better be some food to go with?? Not sure how Id leave the place with any food if this is whats given.

Supremely disappointed. One orders on a kiosk and the kiosk does not indicate what is available and…read morewhat is not. Most of what I wanted -- and the reason I showed up -- was not available. And I found this out after paying. It is helpful that I'm fluent in Spanish because the one worker there was barely proficient in English. She was supremely friendly and accommodating, so my problem was not with her, but with the software. Don't have me pay upfront for food you don't have in stock!!

it was absolutely fantastic! some if the best plant based food! the cakes are incredible and the…read moregeneral tso's cauliflower and the potato salad as well! greg anderson