I come here often for lunch. They seem to have a loyal following. They only have vegetarian options and some of it can be spicy. They give good portions and I usually get the daily special which a fried spinach and bread. The soups are very good. The service is very nice and patient. They offer different options every day and I enjoy trying the different dishes. The prices are very reasonable.
Zach N.
Got the daily special Thali a not after noon. Unfortunately the best thing about the meal was the papads for a buck a piece extra. The idli batter never fermented, leaving it dense and gummy without tartness. Could have been saved by the sambar that it was soaking in(coming out of the steamer was a long long time ago), but all you could taste was dal. No drumstick, no curry leaf. At least it wasn't salty. Lemon rice tasted flat. Turmeric provide color, but absent was the brightness of lemon juice, roasted chillies or curry leaf. Boiled peanuts added some texture that otherwise would have come from the fried urad dal - they were mushy and flavorless. The redeeming factor that it was not overly oily or salty (healthy?) was overshadowed by the high price. My experience is that much tastier, fresher and cheaper south Indian fare is available. I should have just stuck with a dosa
M K.
The address on Yelp is wrong -- they're in the international square food court. (Roughly 19+K). Nice people and I hate to say anything bad about a family starting a business like this but the rice was just bad. Undercooked or stale or something. The dal was great though. Chickpeas were a bit mushy and no great flavor. The bread was fine but more like a soft pita than naan. The whole thing is vegetarian.
Michael Lewyn
Delightful, fast and now kosher
Saul Shamash
Delicious food, extremely nice people, and very quick.
Saul S.
Delicious food, extremely nice people, very quick service. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Jack M.
Authentic delight! For anyone who goes to the food court, your options are fairly limited to fast-food types. Indian delight is fresh ingredients, cooked by people who have honed an honest craft. Food is delicious. Recommend the special!
Sean L.
Quick bite near metro. Mostly vegetarian. Not to special or unique. The prices were high of not market for the area. I would not say avoid but there are a lot of choices in the area.
Claire Noble
Delicious, flavorful, and SPICY! The proprietress is unbelievably nice, and the food is the best indian food I've had in DC. Take note- it IS in a food court, but despite the location, it is truly authentic and delicious. I work nearby and eat here for lunch almost every day.
Casey Nordell
Food is decent, but overpriced... although no more than anywhere else in DC
not only is owner Doler Shah an amazing chef and the sweetest person (she often comes around to greet patrons), but you should ask to see her drawings...
Shala Byers
Ask for the sweet dosa. Not on the menu....but divine!
I come here often for lunch. They seem to have a loyal following. They only have vegetarian options and some of it can be spicy. They give good portions and I usually get the daily special which a fried spinach and bread. The soups are very good. The service is very nice and patient. They offer different options every day and I enjoy trying the different dishes. The prices are very reasonable.
Got the daily special Thali a not after noon. Unfortunately the best thing about the meal was the papads for a buck a piece extra. The idli batter never fermented, leaving it dense and gummy without tartness. Could have been saved by the sambar that it was soaking in(coming out of the steamer was a long long time ago), but all you could taste was dal. No drumstick, no curry leaf. At least it wasn't salty. Lemon rice tasted flat. Turmeric provide color, but absent was the brightness of lemon juice, roasted chillies or curry leaf. Boiled peanuts added some texture that otherwise would have come from the fried urad dal - they were mushy and flavorless. The redeeming factor that it was not overly oily or salty (healthy?) was overshadowed by the high price. My experience is that much tastier, fresher and cheaper south Indian fare is available. I should have just stuck with a dosa
The address on Yelp is wrong -- they're in the international square food court. (Roughly 19+K). Nice people and I hate to say anything bad about a family starting a business like this but the rice was just bad. Undercooked or stale or something. The dal was great though. Chickpeas were a bit mushy and no great flavor. The bread was fine but more like a soft pita than naan. The whole thing is vegetarian.
Delightful, fast and now kosher
Delicious food, extremely nice people, and very quick.
Delicious food, extremely nice people, very quick service. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Authentic delight! For anyone who goes to the food court, your options are fairly limited to fast-food types. Indian delight is fresh ingredients, cooked by people who have honed an honest craft. Food is delicious. Recommend the special!
Quick bite near metro. Mostly vegetarian. Not to special or unique. The prices were high of not market for the area. I would not say avoid but there are a lot of choices in the area.
Delicious, flavorful, and SPICY! The proprietress is unbelievably nice, and the food is the best indian food I've had in DC. Take note- it IS in a food court, but despite the location, it is truly authentic and delicious. I work nearby and eat here for lunch almost every day.
Food is decent, but overpriced... although no more than anywhere else in DC
Restaurantji Recommends
Try the dosas- they are made while you wait.
Palek paneer dosa is great- made fresh!
not only is owner Doler Shah an amazing chef and the sweetest person (she often comes around to greet patrons), but you should ask to see her drawings...
Ask for the sweet dosa. Not on the menu....but divine!