I had the chicken & lamb combo. Both were super dried. The place smelled like a public toilet (kind of smelled like piss). There were flies and a bird nest on top of the door. Won't come to this place again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Nagasai Adusumilli
Authentic flavors, great portions, fair price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Biryani
Kenji Nagayoshi
Hidden gem! Great and affordable Indian food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shravani
The tandoori chicken (asked them to make it extra spicy) is the best I’ve had in the city. Comes with rice/naan and chickpeas. Not ideal to dine in though. Just take out.Unlike most reviews here I do NOT recommend the butter chicken. Tangy/sour, runny and a strong tomato flavor and a whole lot of food coloring. Not authentic.
Food: 5
Audrey Battaglini
I've been ordering from Sacrificial Lamb for years and they have never once disappointed. Every dish is delicious, and clearly freshly made. I'd recommend the gyro (my favorite in the city) and the lamb or goat dishes but if you're less adventurous then the butter chicken is divine too. If you're local they have free delivery when you order through their website!
Went here for carryout because I needed something late night this Ramadan and the biryani got high reviews. Well deserved and the vegetable pakoras are so good I can't even believe it. I'm only in town for the weekend but I'm tempted to go back at least once.
Cate Sadler Anderson
Delicious food! We love to get takeout. Lamb kabobs, chickpeas, all the biryanis, chicken tikka masala - all delicious!
I ordered door dash from here to my hotel and oh my goodness it really hit the spot! The butter chicken was fantastic, the mango lassi was delicious, and the rice pudding really hit the spot! Yum!
Tim Dusek
Small place but BIG on flavor!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikolai Tolstoy
As others have said, this is an unassuming restaurant, but the food is great.
Truly the best naan in DC. Loved my visit to DC first and foremost because of this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haider Iqbal
The food’s good. The lamb biryani was very good. The service and staff was very very friendly. Must
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Larsen
Sacrificial Lamb is my go-to spot for takeout Indian/Pakistani cuisine in the neighborhood! Every time I order from them, I'm blown away by the quality and taste of their food. The butter chicken is simply divine, with its creamy texture and perfectly cooked chicken pieces. It's like a taste of heaven in every bite, and it's always consistent, even when enjoying it from the comfort of my own home.Their veggie pakora is also a standout dish for takeout. Despite being packaged for travel, the pakoras retain their crispiness and flavorful goodness, making them a delightful appetizer to enjoy before diving into the main course. Sacrificial Lamb's attention to detail and dedication to delivering delicious food make them my top choice for Indian takeout in the area. If you're craving authentic Indian or Pakistani flavors for takeout, look no further than Sacrificial Lamb!
Ordered Aloo Gabi with rice it came unseasoned. The potato and the cauliflower didn’t seem cooked all the way through, it had more onions than curry. I ordered at this restaurant because my usual spot was closed. Never ordering here. Tiffins/red chilies for life.
I had the chicken & lamb combo. Both were super dried. The place smelled like a public toilet (kind of smelled like piss). There were flies and a bird nest on top of the door. Won't come to this place again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Authentic flavors, great portions, fair price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Biryani
Hidden gem! Great and affordable Indian food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The tandoori chicken (asked them to make it extra spicy) is the best I’ve had in the city. Comes with rice/naan and chickpeas. Not ideal to dine in though. Just take out.Unlike most reviews here I do NOT recommend the butter chicken. Tangy/sour, runny and a strong tomato flavor and a whole lot of food coloring. Not authentic.
Food: 5
I've been ordering from Sacrificial Lamb for years and they have never once disappointed. Every dish is delicious, and clearly freshly made. I'd recommend the gyro (my favorite in the city) and the lamb or goat dishes but if you're less adventurous then the butter chicken is divine too. If you're local they have free delivery when you order through their website!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kabob, Samosas, Gyro, Wrap
Went here for carryout because I needed something late night this Ramadan and the biryani got high reviews. Well deserved and the vegetable pakoras are so good I can't even believe it. I'm only in town for the weekend but I'm tempted to go back at least once.
Delicious food! We love to get takeout. Lamb kabobs, chickpeas, all the biryanis, chicken tikka masala - all delicious!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Kabob, Palak Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Biryani, Chicken Biryani
I ordered door dash from here to my hotel and oh my goodness it really hit the spot! The butter chicken was fantastic, the mango lassi was delicious, and the rice pudding really hit the spot! Yum!
Small place but BIG on flavor!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
As others have said, this is an unassuming restaurant, but the food is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala
Restaurantji Recommends
Goat biriyani is out of this world..so delicious ? worth every penny , you wint be disappointed hear .owner is a super nice guy.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Biryani, Goat Curry, Chicken Biryani
Truly the best naan in DC. Loved my visit to DC first and foremost because of this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food’s good. The lamb biryani was very good. The service and staff was very very friendly. Must
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sacrificial Lamb is my go-to spot for takeout Indian/Pakistani cuisine in the neighborhood! Every time I order from them, I'm blown away by the quality and taste of their food. The butter chicken is simply divine, with its creamy texture and perfectly cooked chicken pieces. It's like a taste of heaven in every bite, and it's always consistent, even when enjoying it from the comfort of my own home.Their veggie pakora is also a standout dish for takeout. Despite being packaged for travel, the pakoras retain their crispiness and flavorful goodness, making them a delightful appetizer to enjoy before diving into the main course. Sacrificial Lamb's attention to detail and dedication to delivering delicious food make them my top choice for Indian takeout in the area. If you're craving authentic Indian or Pakistani flavors for takeout, look no further than Sacrificial Lamb!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken
Ordered Aloo Gabi with rice it came unseasoned. The potato and the cauliflower didn’t seem cooked all the way through, it had more onions than curry. I ordered at this restaurant because my usual spot was closed. Never ordering here. Tiffins/red chilies for life.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1