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EXPLORE D.C. | | | | | | | 3570 Chain Bridge Rd
Fairfax,
VA
22030
703-359-5810 | | | | | Description: FAIRFAX. The menu stretches on and on at Bombay Bistro, making it an ideal choice for aficionados or newcomers who want to sample Indian cuisine. The serene, attractive dining room is adorned with Indian art and textiles; a lovely outdoor section is available as well. Tandoori dishes, a house specialty, include chicken, shrimp, fish, and lamb, well-seasoned and served with fresh nan bread. A potent lamb vindaloo and spicy curries test the palates of heat-seekers, and plenty of vegetarian options can also be had. The vast lunch buffet offers the best of everything for one low price.
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| 815 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20006
202-659-3727 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This little-known find is one of the top places in town for flavorful Indian cuisine, and its location near the White House means it typically crawls with staffers and political types. Reportedly a favorite of the Clintons during his time in office, the refined, palm-dotted dining room is a combination of British and Indian styles. But the food is authentic Indian all the way, with skillfully prepared tandoori dishes, lamb in saffron with yogurt and spices, and a fantastic array of curries. Vegetarians and carnivores will both be satisfied. Just don't miss the naan, a flavorful, soft bread that's a Bombay Club specialty. Business casual dress. Reservations recommended. METRO: Farragut West
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| 2020 K St NW
Washington,
DC
20036-1806
202-331-4200 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. One of DC's first restaurants to offer upscale ethnic cuisine, Bombay Palace continues to exude elegance and traditional style. Popular for power lunches with bankers and lawyer-types, the menu is classic and perfectly executed. Try spicy madras chicken, crispy tandoori prawns, lamb curry, and fish in coconut milk with mustard seed. Slightly more minimal in decor than other Indian restaurants in the area, the place also offers impeccable service and an authentic, varied menu. Reservations recommended; business casual or business attire. METRO: Dupont Circle
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| 4917 Cordell Ave
Bethesda,
MD
20814
301-951-3484 | | | | | Description: BETHESDA. Named for a province in northern Afghanistan, this Middle Eastern restaurant caters to meat lovers and vegetarians with its lamb, chicken, beef, kebabs, and vegetables. Start with turnovers of either scallions and herbs (bulanee) or beef and potatoes. You'll also be enticed by challaw kadu (sauteed pumpkin with yogurt sauce) and badenjan (eggplant stew). Linen-covered tables and photos from the Middle East help set the scene. Casual dress.
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| 4904 Fairmont Ave
Bethesda,
MD
20814
301-718-0121 | | | | | Description: BETHESDA. Accented with Indian artwork, this restaurant offers zesty cuisine from the northern part of the sub-continent. Tandoori chicken, baked in the traditional clay oven, attracts a cast of regulars who can't get enough of the spice-infused meat. They also dig into earthy curries and chunky rice biryanis, mopping up sauce and renegade morsels with hearty flatbread. Chicken cooked with coriander and green chilies satisfies those who appreciate a little fire, and vegetarians are pleased by a variety of meatless entrees.
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| Heritage India - Glover Park2400 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20007
202-333-3120 | | | | | Description: GLOVER PARK. This restaurant serves traditional Indian dishes, including curries, samosas, and tandoori chicken, but it also presents innovative items that spice up the menu a bit. Try any of the homemade breads available or squid served with coconut and a splash of lemon and tomato. The simple, welcoming interior features interesting prints and large windows that brighten cream-colored walls. Smart casual dress. Reservations necessary.
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| 707 G St NW
Washington,
DC
20001
202-333-2538 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Posh IndeBlue wins high marks from scenesters for the bold Franco-Indian fare served in its restaurant. Downstairs is a suave lounge where the well-heeled clientele settle into sexy furniture and enjoy Beluga caviar and foie gras along with their glass of pinot or an expertly-mixed cocktail. Wednesday through Saturday nights, the lounge also hosts some of the capital city's top DJs, who add to the cosmopolitan atmosphere with their hand-picked selections of world beats. Neat to note: IndeBlue's cocktail menu is designed to resemble a Metro map. METRO: Gallery Place/Chinatown
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| 3512-14 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20008
202-244-6600 | | | | | Description: CLEVELAND PARK. Ambience and a wide selection of dishes set Indique apart from other eateries with similar cuisine. This restaurant's two-story entrance hall features a lovely bay window and fancy chandelier. The second dining level is open to the hall, providing a pleasant view from above. The menu is arranged to accommodate your hunger-if you want just a bite, the first dish offerings are perfect. Otherwise dig into one of the main courses, which include Tandoor grilled meat, lamb and chicken curry dishes, and Indique Platters such as Chicken Chettinad, Lamb Shank Bhuna, and Shrimp and Scallop Masala. A pre-theater menu provides a starter, main course, and dessert in a timely manner. METRO: Cleveland Park
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| 9401 Lee Hwy
Fairfax,
VA
22031
703-766-1111 | | | | | Description: FAIRFAX. This Indian restaurant is authentically decorated in shades of pink, traditional colors for the city in Rajasthan for which the restaurant is named. A welcoming, elegant ambiance sets the scene for a wealth of Northern Indian dishes and a terrific lunch buffet. The menu includes both lamb and chicken dishes, along with vegetarian fare. Start with a deep-fried appetizer, and then consider chicken and lamb malabari or sautéed shrimp. Smart casual attire.
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| 4931 Cordell Ave
Bethesda,
MD
20814
301-656-3373 | | | | | Description: BETHESDA. Past this restaurant's lovely pressed-tin door, you'll discover an Indian paradise. The charming interior is adorned with photographs, maps, and Indian arts and crafts. Casual yet upscale, it's also an ideal, exotic stop for a special night out. Northern Indian cuisine is a specialty, and vegetarian dishes are common. An especially appetizing one is palak makai, a delicious spinach and corn dish. Smart casual dress.
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