Had a double date here last night and the food was delicious! Very flavorful with great consideration for spice level, overall taste and attention to detail. It felt like we were in a family owned spot, everyone was very nice and shared the responsibility for our table without making us feel shuffled around. Our glasses were rarely if ever empty and the food came out in a timely fashion. Now that I know what “mild” is to them, I’ll ask for my food to be a bit more spicy but that is not a ding to them at all.
Lots of gluten free and vegan options.
We got:
Apps
Veggie samosas -perfect size and flavors
Honey Garlic Shrimp- deliciously sautéed with onions and peppers
Aloo Goat Cheese Tikki - delectable fried goat cheese with onion and spices
Entrees:
Lamb Biryani - delish. Perfect portion size for sharing no leftovers
Lamb Vindaloo- excellent. Tender lamb, flavorful sauce
Lamb Tikkia Masala - very tasty. Sauce was perfect texture and lamb was also tender
Chicken Saag - Amazing. My friend was already talking about how excited she was for her lunch today!
Butter, cheese and garlic naan were all fresh and delicious. I love that they had so many variations
Overall wonderful experience. I can see us returning again soon, bringing more family and friends.
Thank you and we’ll see you again soon!
C
Community member
A new spot worth checking out! The menu here is labeled for gluten free and vegan, and there are a lot of options, including GF roti (chickpea flour) and fritter-style appetizers. Staff reports that they use dedicated frying pans and prep surfaces for the gluten free and vegan options.
I got a mix of small plates for lunch, with the gluten free roti and chutneys.
The palak chat (crispy spinach leaves with fresh mango, onion, yogurt) was delicious, perfectly crisp, and light.
The Aloo goat cheese tikki was also perfectly fried and went really well with the mango chutney. The missi roti started off soft and tender but got a little stiff and dry when cooled, so don't sit on it too long before eating. Still delicious though!
Accessibility note: There are a couple of outside tables and a mix of booths and high tops inside. Note that a small doorstep with a lip may make navigating a wheelchair inside tricky, but doable for the most part. The interior is dimly lit and may present a challenge to the sight-impaired. I did not check the bathrooms but signage indicated a single gender-neutral space.
515 8th St SE First Floor, Washington, DC 20003, USA