Daru

1451 Maryland Ave NE, Washington
(202) 388-1848

Recent Reviews Order Online Reserve

Customers' Favorites

Roast Sweet Potato Chaat
Blue Cheese Reshmi Kebab
Side Black Daal Burrata
Za'Tar & Olive Oil Naan
Spicy Nawabi Duck Kebab
Wild Mushroom Biriyani
Garlic Naan and Rice
Chicken Tikka Masala
Gulab Jamun Dessert
Paneer Pesto Tikka

Menu

Merch
Daru Crewneck Sweatshirt

Snacks
Bison Momo
Scallion Sesame, served with Tomato-Szcehuan Peppercorn Chutney
Spicy Nawabi Duck Kebab
Caramelized onion, Green chili, Pickled Red Onion
Chicken Tikka Tacos
Achiote Spiced chicken, Sour Cream, Phulka Bread (2 tacos)
Sunchoke Chaat
Date, Avocado, Black Salt, Marble Potato
Mushroom Choila
Blue Cheese Reshmi Kebab
Tandoori Chicken, Cashew, White Pepper, Sour Cherry
Achari Shrimp Bhel
Mango, Mustard Seed, Puffed Rice
Baigan-Paneer Bhurji
Eggplant, Granny Smith Apple, Sumac, Chaat Masala
Scallop Moilee (3pc)
Curry Leaf, Coconut, Gunpowder Masala
Maryland Blue Crab Momo
Ginger, Green Chili, Coconut, Cilantro
Top Sirloin Sekuwa
Grilled and Marinated with Blue Fenugreek, Nutmeg, Mustard oil, and served with an Herb Labneh

Mains
Chicken Tikka Masala
Onion, Tomato Masala, Fenugreek, Served with Basmati Rice
Murgh Makhani
Tandoori chicken, Spiced Tomato, White Pepper, Jaggery, served with Basmati Rice
Wild Mushroom Biriyani
Cremini, Button, Shiitake, Mace, Cardamom Served with Dill & Celery Raita
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Boneless Marinated Chicken, Roasted in Tandoori Oven. Does not come with rice
Full Daal
lentils, asofetida, kashmiri chili, ghee, served with rice
Squash Bhartha
Kabocha & Butternut Squash, Mustard, Fennel, Nutmeg, served with Basmati Rice
Paneer Pesto Tikka
Basil, Green Apple, Honey
Full Dhungar Bhartha
Smoked eggplant, Onion, Ginger, Cilantro, Served with Basmati Rice
Full Pomegranate Aloo
Roasted Marble Potato, Sumac, Garlic, Tomato-Sichuan Peppercorn Chutney
Full Kale Kichidi
Split Mung Bean, Jasmine Rice, Cumin
Full Wok Fried Cabbage
Szechuan Peppercorn, Grape Seed Oil, Curry Leaf
Roasted Carrots & Broccoli
Ajwain, Honey, Madras Curry Blend
Palak Paneer Lasagna
Striped Bass Paturi
Turmeric, Red Chili, Hung Yogurt, Makrut, Coconut, Served with side of Kale Khichidi
Lasooni Lamb Chops (1pc)
4 oz Piece, Black Garlic, Pink Peppercorn, Cashew, Dahi Yogurt
Nariyal Lamb Shank
Full Aloo Mattar
split mung beans, jasmine rice, cumin

Sides
Side Daal Burrata
lentils, asafetida, kashmiri chili, ghee
Side Basmati Rice
Side Eggplant Bhartha
smoked eggplant, onions, ginger, cilantro
Side Wok Fried Cabbage
Szechuan Peppercorn, Grape Seed Oil, Curry Leaf
Side Pomegranate Aloo
Roasted Marble Potato, Sumac, Garlic, Tomato-Sichuan Peppercorn Chutney
Side Kale Kichidhi
Split Mung Bean, Jasmine Rice, Cumin
Side Aloo Mattar
split mung beans, jasmine rice, cumin

Breads
Garlic Naan
Za'tar & Olive Oil Naan
Plain Naan
Bread Basket
Naan, Garlic Naan, Herb Laccha Paratha
Herb Laacha Partha
Whole Wheat Roti

Dessert
Gulab Jamun (3 pcs)
Beetroot Halwa

Chutneys & Sauces
Dill & Celery Raita
Habanero-Kashimiri Chili Sauce
Chimichurri Chutney
Sour Cherry Chutney
Mixed Vegetable Pickle (Achar)
Tomato-Szechuan Peppercorn Chutney

NA Beverages
Diet Coke
Perrier
Thums Up

White Wine
BTL Still Sav Blanc
BTL Chenin Blanc
BTL Gruner
BTL Riesling

White Wine - By the Bottle
BTL Riesling Cole Ranch

Photos

Photo credit: google
Photo credit: foursquare
Photo credit: foursquare
+50 photos
Photo credit: foursquare
+49 photos
Add a photo

Recent Reviews

The reason that prompted me to book this place is because of it's Michelin Bib gourmand recognition. My experience however wasn't as awe inspiring. From one of the other reviews, it is indeed located in a sketchy neighbourhood, still I won't let it influence the rating...just made me a bit wary while getting here. Started off with the Masala chai which was really comforting on a cold evening, it totally set the mood for the upcoming dinner. For appetizers I got...
December 2025
Good food, good people, amazing service
Tried a bunch of things ( burrata dal makhni, gulab jamun dessert, duck kebabs, mushroom biryani) , food was really flavorful!
Loved it
December 2025
fantastic food and the sides are well portioned and priced!! service was good - though they did forget one of our dishes?? didn’t show up on the receipt so whatever. the drinks were okay, but the food and the fact that the staff removed a drink i disliked and didn’t drink really made up for it. the lamb was AMAZING as was the dahi puri. paneer lasagna actually worked. daal was yum but the burrata concept sounded cooler than it ended up being. overall would definitely go again!
December 2025

More Reviews

You May Also Like

LYDIA ON H - 1427 H St NE
Lounges, Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, African
Katsouprinis Pizza (H St NE) - 1409 H St NE
Pizza
Manny & Olga's Pizza - 1409 H St NE
Pizza, Greek

Daru

1451 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1848