Best Tandoori Chicken in Washington DC

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Rasika West End
Rasika West End
90/100 (12276 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Contemporary
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Eggplant
Kabobs
Tikka Masala
Salad
Rice pudding
Tandoori Chicken
Chili
Cakes
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Tuna
Salmon
Cod
Lamb chops
Curry
Shrimp
Lobster
Sit down
Indian
Contemporary
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Reservations
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Valet Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"The flavors are so layered and complex, truly the best I’ve had. Must order the palak chaat. You could eat an entire bowl just yourself, it’s..."
Kristin T
"Wow! What a gem. Incredible Indian food in a beautifully designed restaurant that transforms you to a secret place full of delicious spices and..."
Stephan Miller
"I never visit DC without a trip to Rasika. The food is exquisite, the ambiance inviting, and the service impeccable. Palak Chaat is a must! Ask for..."
Shakeira Tennort
"Rasika is a high end Indian restaurant in the heart of NW Washington DC. It is also popular with the movers and shakers of country and boasts an..."
Bali Adawal
"The food was phenomenal! We enjoyed everything: 1) Palak chaat is perfectly lightly deep fried spinach like a greasy healthy snack? I could eat that..."
Vivian Ni
"Visiting DC and been here twice just 7 days apart. Extraordinary experience both times. Their lamb chops are to die for, better than what I had in..."
CC F
"Great atmosphere and the service was impeccable! The person waiting on us was extremely nice and gave us complimentary dessert of gulab jamun and..."
Thrisha Mohan
"We had a very lovely experience at Rasika West End. The Palak Chaat was absolutely delicious along with the lobster tawa. Our server was very..."
Michelle Bolton
"Love Rasika. Exceptional service, delicious food and an all around great experience. Best cocktail...the..."
Z M
"Rasika was great. All the dishes were pretty different in their own way, but it also felt authentic and down to earth. The truffle dosa was a great..."
Adam Amin
"Really phenomenal dinner. It ended up being pretty windy outside so we were offered seats in the bar area instead. I appreciated the gesture and we..."
Kelsey DeVries
"Had dinner and the appetizer and the entrees were excellent. Kebabs were well made . Halibut kerala curry was terrific One of the best if not the..."
DANISH THAMEEM (DT)
"The dining experience at Rasika is top notch. The servers care about giving you a good experience, and the proactivity in ensuring they take away..."
Samantha Noor
"Tried a tasting course menu with wine pairing for dinner The food was on point. Every dish had unique taste profile which made the entire course..."
Jongseung Lim
"This was recommended by several family members and some of their friends. We made a reservation for indoor seating and were put on the covered patio..."
Alyssa Rubin Coyne
Rasika
Rasika
85/100 (18661 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Indian
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Eggplant
Kabobs
Tikka Masala
Salad
Tandoori Chicken
Lamb
Chili
Fish
Crab
Scallops
Salmon
Cod
Lamb chops
Curry
Shrimp
Bass
Lobster
Sit down
Indian
Contemporary
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Takeout
Private Dining
Seating
Valet Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fine Dining
"I liked the food at the restaurant. It is not as oily as other Indian restaurants. The service at the restaurant is really good. It also has a..."
Manisha Sabat
"The fried spinach is a must try. Every dish came hot and very well seasoned. The bread basket was needed to help scoop up the sauce. The Manhattan..."
Kentrell Charles
"Nice food, great ambience and very crowded. Had to make a reservation in advance to get in. Food wasn't as spicy as it is in similar places in India..."
Sunil Agarwal
"When I worked for a national educational consultant company, we met in DC for our team gatherings. Since I was new to the team, at the time, everyone..."
Josue Falaise
"For a conference we were staying in National Harbor. One thing that I’ve learned is that it’s really hard to get anywhere else from National..."
Mona T
"This is the best Indian food I’ve ever had. Everything was so tasty and delicious. Highly recommend it. Make sure to make reservation well in..."
Shiva Ziaei
"I came to DC over the summer in order to see the sights and sample the food. So many cuisines to choose from, DC is truly a melting pot of food. I..."
Christopher Atkinson
"Rasika is a great restaurant. I'd call rasikas offerings as a 'gateway to indian food', a lot of the flavors reflect a portion of indian food, hence..."
Thomas T
"I liked the indoor atmosphere. The service is very good, fast as well. The drinks are okay. I ordered a ginger Bellini, but I couldn’t taste the..."
Karoline Melo
"I never visit DC without a trip to Rasika. The food is exquisite, the ambiance delightful, and the service impeccable. Palak Chaat is a must! Ask for..."
Shakeira Tennort
The Bombay Club
The Bombay Club
82/100 (2178 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Indian
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Eggplant
Rice pudding
Tandoori Chicken
Salad
Lamb
Fish
Chili
Chicken dishes
Crab
Duck
Salmon
Lamb chops
Curry
Shrimp
Kabobs
Lobster
Kale Salad
Sit down
Indian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Reservations
Private Dining
Live Music
Seating
Valet Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Always one of my favourite places in Washington DV for an Indian meal. The food is stellar and on point every single time... it provides insight into..."
Nalini Mani
"Exquisite food, excellent service in a warm, cozy setting. A great place for a special..."
Roger Dean Welborn
"Exquisite food, excellent service, and live piano music performed with great sensitivity by pianist Mari Paz... what a wonderful way to celebrate..."
Magalie Salas
"Everything was amazing and the service was great! I ate so much because I couldn’t decide on just one. appetizer!. Highly..."
Live N LetLiz
"The bar was a needed oasis. Lovely people, spicy food, creative..."
Jen Deaderick
"Great food.. Great service.. We had dal makhni which made the taste buds extremely happy �. We ordered a bombay thali as well. Every item on it was..."
Pooja Hooda
"Highly recommend!!!! Delicious!! Authentic Indian..."
Rakhi Gavan
"Amazing experience. Great food, drinks, service - ..."
Michelle Farrer
"food was the best we have had in DC so far ..... Service was excellent ... We asked for help getting a cab as we left and 2 men ran in both..."
Margie Nicholson
"Amazing Indian cuisine. If you have an opportunity to enjoy it, you will love..."
Tom Bernes
"The Bombay club is a great restaurant. I love it both for lunch and especially at dinner. It has such beautiful atmosphere great food great service,..."
George V
"Dinner tonight at the Bombay Club with my brother. My first time trying this restaurant. The restaurant was not too busy tonight, most patrons were..."
Keith Stewart
"Worthy but the wine list could use some tweaking to make sure available wines pair better with the spicy food. Nicely decorated giving the..."
French Mex
"Wonderful dinner; definetly fine dining take on good Indian. Street parking on the weekdays is nice. We had the crab and paneer appetizers, the..."
Joseph Lorenzo Hall
"First time here for a Bday dinner. The ambiance was pleading & classy and the food delicious. We had an elaborate meal. We devoured our crab Kora &..."
Madhi R
"Been going to Bombay Club for 10 years or so and it's never disappointed. Everything we've had is at least very good and sometimes sublime. Feels..."
Edward Alton
"Strongly vouched by locals, and upon a recommendation from someone, I ran to this place to eat dinner here. I tried the Club Thali and it was as..."
Praharsha Enagandula
"Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. It never felt too busy, tho it filled up. We were able to get reservations the day-of. The House special..."
Ryan and Maggie Norrell
"Love this place! The food is consistently fantastic - the lamb chops are probably my favorite - and it has a very posh DC established club vibe. ..."
Lauren K
"Had a birthday dinner recently, the food was authentic and amazing, service was quick and the staff was very professional. Must go if you're looking..."
Anant Bhardwaj
"Loved the appetizers - my favorites being the Murgh Malai Kabab and the Lal Maas. Tried the Mirchi G&T cocktail and that was a hit. The entrees were..."
Amit Bhushan
"First I want to start by giving a shoutout to Heather, she is amazing! I called to make a dinner reservation for a party of 6. She was so..."
Anushka M
"Wow what a mixed bag of reviews! While I agree with all the 1 star reviews about the lack of information of the no child policy, I have to say that..."
Lydea Swit
"Food was fabulous. Crispy kale chaat is must try. Loved their desserts including mango cheesecake. Service was little bit slow maybe because it..."
Yamini Patel
"We had a visit to Washington DC and looking for an Indian restaurant for Lunch. While searching in google found this place. It was an amazing..."
Lambodar Ray
"The best meal since Decmber and believe me I have been to.many restaurants since. The spicy food is so skillfully made that you taste the various..."
Alia Aldalli
Merzi
Merzi
81/100 (1458 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Indian
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Curry
Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Shrimp
Beef
"Just on a hockey-watching trip, happened to find this place by chance. Amazing concept and food.. Loved it! Great reason to come back to Washington..."
Florian Buechting
"Visited with friends and the cashier was so nice!! Tried all the sauces and loved it!Definitely a great choice for lunch! PS we have never had Indian..."
Taylor Nicole Johnson
"Great place to eat in Washington DC! Wonderful vegan options!..."
Cassonda Easter Thompson
"Love this place. It's like Chipotle but with Indian food. Delish and..."
Gary Pullen
"Indian fast casual done right!!! Highly recommend the tandisserie chicken..juicy and full of..."
Shaan Suleman
"Having one meal is good for 2 people at a time Secondly Mango Lassy complementary on check-in on face book is one of the best..."
Jagdish Chandra Sharma
"Can't rave enought about this place....Loved the food wnd amazing..."
Cintya Ugarriza Zayas
"Great concept. Really tasty food. Everyone in your party will find something to enjoy..."
Ed Barenborg
"Superb Indian cuisine with western touch. Very innovative way to eat your complete..."
Samir Rawal
"I have enjoyed my food every time here. Few times I did notice food to be extra salty which I did not like. I suggest the management to control..."
Arpan D
"The food is excellent, and is reasonably priced! The meal was large enough for my wife & I to share. I strongly recommend the Turmeric Mint..."
Will Hoo
"I found this place looking for cheap Indian eats near the Mall. Took the Metro to the Archives station and was just a short jaunt from the station...."
Tanner Stern
"Nice food, decently priced menu. You'll find some India dishes - cottage cheese (paneer), chickpeas (chole), and even samosa. The water bottles were..."
Sahil Singh
"Good Indian food and good service. The restaurant is compact and clean. You can place you order and pay in advance using their kiosk and the food is..."
Sherrine M. Thompson
"delicious, even the small bowl makes me very full. The free Thai tea is also really nice, but I think there is ginger and some spice in it, so some..."
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"Delicious food and incredible prices! They also have a meatless special on Mondays of veggie bowls or light/regular tofu bowls for just $5. Loved..."
Yolanda Santa Cruz
"First time here grabbing a bite to eat with a few co-workers and I must say the food was fresh and tasty. Rice wasn't hard or over cooked...."
A Weaver
"We ordered small food bowl, food was good. Not indian food feel but still you can find channa, ..."
Rajamanickam Ravisekar
"Food was delicious - price was justified for the area. Staff didn’t seem all that interested in being there - it was pretty slow at the time - but..."
John Almquist
Cafe Of India
Cafe Of India
81/100 (1175 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Kashmiri Naan
Cabbage Aur Paneer Kofta
Noorani Kabobs
Tandoori Chicken
Mixed Vegetable Korma
Lamb
Pistachio Ice Cream Chocolate
Aloo Gobi
Bottled Juice
Mini Samosa Vegan
Palak paneer
garlic naan
Raita
Shrimp
Plain Basmati Rice
Tandoori Chicken
Punjabi Chicken Curry
Crackling Spinach
Sit down
Indian
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We were pleasantly surprised with our meals. The chicken makheni and lamb kebob was tender and juicy. The lamb seemed a tad dried out but it was..."
Satwinder Begowalia
"This is our go to spot for neighborhood Indian. It’s comfortable/cozy, with booth seating for most and some tables outside as well. The food is..."
Jaswinder Singh
"A few people mentioned the Crackling Spinach is really, so we certainly had to try it :). Definitely good, loved the crunch on it, and the tamarind..."
Foodie Muggles
"Terrific!. I went to this place with my wife and two friends. It's great! Service is good, atmosphere is very nice, and the food was terrific. I want..."
Sean T
"Lmh. Delicious food + great service = Wonderful dining experience! That equation is found at Cafe of..."
Lorettamary
"Best Indian restaurant I have been to in DC. Café of India is relatively new to this neighborhood, and I hope they are here to stay. My husband and..."
Kate
"Great lunch special. Lunch is great, very nice..."
Westender
"I've discovered my new favorite Indian restaurant and the best part is, it's affordable and easy to get to! Great service, creative menu, beautiful..."
SNP
"Cafe of India is a hidden gem! Warm, attentive service and fresh, delicious food that very well-priced stand out. The space is quiet and elegant..."
Meghann
"We were pleasantly surprised. Usually when I see an empty restaurant I immediatly assume there must be something wrong with the food. To my surprise..."
Conchispita
"Cafe of India was a great dining expierience. The food quality was great. The resturaunt seemed that it was short of staff. The drinks were really..."
Constantin Miranda
"Some of the best Indian food I’ve had in DC. I liked the chicken tikka masala specifically because it was very rich and creamy. A lot of places..."
Christopher Yandell
"Very good authentic food and customer service was also great. Best Indian place in the Georgetown..."
Silky Sarkar
"First time visiting cafe of India, little small cozy restaurant in DC, Telneytown. Food was amazing punjabi style had Kadai Paneer ,Lamb..."
DJ MukT
"You know how sometimes you go to a place and the food just isn’t the same the second time around? Well not this place! It never, ever, disappoints...."
Mich
"The food is prepared well, served hot, and tastes good, and the portions are perfect. I always feel well-fed and satisfied with never any worry about..."
John Bailey
"Been going for years and it gets tastier every time! Great atmosphere and music in the background. Food is amazing, would recommend the lunch special..."
R Fox
"Increasingly kind staff, amazing service, and food to match!! The lunch sample menu was perfect! Absolutely a new..."
Anna Pesok
"Best Indian food ever! My new favorite spot. The staff was amazing, the food was delicious. This is the place to go if you want try new Indian..."
Chadia Sika
"I was visiting American University today and we really wanted Indian food so stumbled on this spot. The food was amazing!! We made it in time for the..."
Jamie Tkach
"My wife and I keep enjoying this restaurant and the great food every time we go there. The service is amazing, the food is so fresh and delicious. ..."
Adel Abumohor
Rajaji Curry House, Indian Restaurant
Rajaji Curry House, Indian Restaurant
79/100 (1066 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Indian
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Tandoori Chicken
Lamb
Eggplant
Salad
Sit down
Indian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Server was quick and very kind. Everyone enjoyed their naan and curry. The food was exceptional with bursting flavors of authentic Indian spices...."
Michael Swinehart
"Relatively quiet at night, probably because it's a holiday season. Food was good. Ambiance was okay. Servers were nice and welcoming. The servers..."
Z Ibrahim
"Authentic Indian food! We had a wonderful lunch at this place! All the dishes were delicious! Loved Methi Chooza and naan basket. A must try India..."
Simdilka
"I had an exceptional dining experience at the Indian restaurant! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the staff, setting the tone for..."
harish bhattarai
"This restaurant became our favorite when we last came here, and we were so happy to see it’s still there. Had a great birthday dinner and owner is..."
Helen Rogosin
"Enjoyed eating here during my short stay in DC! The restaurant is nicely nestled within an area full of other small, diverse shops and eateries. The..."
Alesia Devlin
"Had dinner last night with my family and the food was wonderful. Had the gosht vindaloo, garlic naan and samosas and everything was amazing that I..."
Nate Williams
"After a long day at work, I stopped by a place I always walk by but had never tried-I’m glad I did. I got the most delicious food and PHENOMENAL..."
Hannah Whitman
"This restaurant is the most magnificent, beautiful, well-portioned, delicious, transcendent restaurant in Washington D.C...."
Sara
"We went there Friday night and returned for more on Saturday night, simply because it was amazing. The wait staff was very kind and engaging. I would..."
Ellibeth BC
"The owner/host is so nice, he treated my boyfriend and I like family (packing our food for us, giving us extra rice to take home, etc.) The food was..."
Zarin B
"This is what I call authentic Indian taste. Even if you have 3 curries on your plate, still you can taste each flavor apart. I love their lacchha..."
Gurpreet Ghuman
"Had a great meal from Rajaji. I ordered takeout but the place looked very nice on the inside. I ordered the Mulligatawny Soup and Bhelpuri dish. They..."
Moni
"The food was amazing and the service was much more than I would expect. Three different employees served us and greeted us and checked on us..."
Adam Greer
"We stopped in for lunch and ordered several dishes, all were delicious! The lamb ribs, the shrimp, the shish kebab and dessert. The service was very..."
Alexander Noguera
"Had an absolutely wonderful outdoor lunch at Rajaji! Restaurant employees were so kind and attentive, and the food was fantastic. I especially..."
Kerishma Panigrahi
Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Rasoi Indian Kitchen
70/100 (1156 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Salad
"This is the best Indian food I’ve had in DC. I’ve never had a bad dish here. And the buffet is fresh and always different with delicious,..."
Rachel Sherman
"Amazing service, BEAUTIFUL dishes, and kind owners who have this beautiful local business. Please support this lovey local Indian restaurant the food..."
Alex Cioffi
"Rasoi brings the heat. Most of the dishes were very hot but we like it that way. Some might find the heat to much. But if you like the heat great..."
Jeffrey Potter
"The Gobi Manchurian is absolutely delicious! The naan is flavor packed with herbs, garlic and a lovely lemony center. I think that's somosa chat(?)..."
Re'el Hawkins
"I dined here when I used to work in DC a few blocks away. However, after recommending to a friend and seeing there were only two reviews I was..."
mfultzy
"Awesome place for enjoying all your special days.....we loved the food and special services from the owner...loved interior, highly recommended..."
ritu patel
"I used to live in an Indian neighborhood, with many Indian restaurants - making food for a primarily Indian clientele. I developed a deep love for..."
Allison Akootchook Warden
"One of my favorite restaurants. Nice buffet and menu that you can select from and every menu item spiced to taste perfectly. Friendly staff, any..."
PANZER SSG
"Great lunch buffet for the area. Been a few times. The service and food has always been good. I’ve been to Indian restaurants in a bunch off hoods..."
Robin Brock
"Picking my son up from George Washington University and needed lunch. He brought me to one of his favorite restaurants. They had a great lunch..."
Scott Dutt
"Love this place, especially their lunch buffet! The food is a great price, with a buffet you can be in and out quickly! It's also a nice ambiance. ..."
LK
"Very nice and reasonably priced Indian fare. They have a good lunchtime buffet as well as a la carte for lunch and dinner. A small place with limited..."
Derek Reinhard
"Good food all around and good portions. Recommend the biriyani!. restaurant ambiance is average..."
Sumedh Mokashi