36 Best Indian Restaurants near District Heights

“The Essence was truly an amazing way to deliver food and bring our party to life! With over eighty guests that were all starving we were surprised on how fast they delivered the food and even brought it in for us. You could tell that they put in a lot of work to make this truly exceptional authentic kerala food. And if you didn’t like one thing then there were many other options that would be sure to make your mouth water. Some items include biryanis cutlets and curries with fluffy Apams that deserves the five stars.“

“Good food and good service“

“Absolutely in love with this place! 🍽️✨ The food is a beautiful symphony of flavors, and the atmosphere is just so warm and welcoming. The perfect spot for a cozy meal with friends or a special dinner. Every bite was a little piece of happiness. 💛“

“First I would like to say that I wish there were more than 5 stars. My son and I are visiting the DC area for the Cherry Blossom festivities. My son has a love for Indian food ever since his trip to India. I have never tried Indian food ever. So this was my very first experience. From the moment we walked in the door our amazing experience began. The atmosphere is beautiful and so is the staff. Our server, April was super helpful and very knowledgeable. She has an amazing spirit and is wonderful with her job! The food... was very fresh, aromatic and DELICIOUS!! My son said the food was the closest to the food in India that he has had here in the states. For my first time... OMG!!! I am HOOKED! The only bad part is that I have to go back to Florida and wait impatiently for my next visit.“

“I was in DC for 3 days, and wanted different and outstanding!
OMG. Friendly, outstanding service and ambiance, and... let me tell you, my meal, do not remember what it was. ... I have not had my mouth so happy in YEARS. I tried going back next day, but it was closed at that time! Thank you ... for making my DC trip extra special!!!!!“

“This was our first time at Spice Street. We were thoroughly impressed by the atmosphere and absolutely by the food! The staff was very friendly! We absolutely recommend this restaurant!!“

“The best Punjabi food in DC. G.O.A.T Room brings the rich flavors of Punjabi/ Indian food here to DMV. They have every dish (fish, goat meat, naan,butter chicken) that I tried there…the BEST that I ever had. I had tried over 100 of restaurants in DMV and no one can beat this. Punjabi food is known for its rich and buttery flavors and G.O.A.T Room uses only fresh spices and herbs, such as turmeric cloves, ginger, and garlic. The owner, Bobby has created an extraordinary dining experience that brings this special food and culture right to DC. Bobby will visit your table and discuss your meal and personally thank you for coming in. He made a wonderful suggestions of food and drinks.. we were amazed with that selections. Butter chicken has a creamy gravy made of onions, yogurt, seeds, and did not disappoint. The goat meat was the best I’ve ever eaten. Naan and everything was perfect and not too oily at all. The portions are good sized and the presentation is exceptional. The atmosphere is lovely with authentic decor, and smartly set tables but mostly it’s the staff’s hospitality that amazed us. Bobby and his team has accomplished what they have set out to do and that is to bring the best food to the people of DMV. With the rich flavors, fresh, spices, freshest yogurt, and love and care in every dish- they have succeeded. Will be making more trips to DC just for their yummy food! Highly recommended. 10 stars. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5“

“feel home even far from home good food and service ❤️👍“

“Their food is amazing, the atmosphere of the place is really cool. It looks very nice decorated. They have different kind of Naans. You know an indian restaurant is good when the chef is from India. And this is one of those. Come and enjoy! 😊🤤“

“Delicious!!! Some of the best Indian food in town“

“Authentic Indian cuisine served with care—RASA never misses. A flavorful escape right in the neighborhood.“

“I’m so sad we found this on the last day of our trip!!!!! SO DELICIOUS!! SUCH a good price for the portion size! Best place we ate in DC, almost no question, at least for value and probably also for yumminess. Truly I could eat here everyday, and the food amount is TWO MEALS! For $12!!!!“

“After looking for a quick Indian bite to eat with my parent from India, we stumbled upon Bindaas Bowls & Rolls and it exceeded our expectations. The Chicken Tikka Bowl was phenomenal, and the Salmon Moile bowl was very unique. The mix of traditional Indian foods with the idea of eating a quick bite after exploring DC really gels. The mango chutney, mango lassi, raita, rice pudding, and the biryani were also really good. Chef Ajay was very friendly and had a very kind personality. Perfect place for something quick to eat and for some quality food.“

“This place serves surprisingly good Indian food fast, and at a very reasonable price. The people are friendly. The seating is comfortable. The portions are large - go there hungry. Butter chicken is surprisingly hard to find in DC and theirs is good. Fresh cucumber and tomato, raita, and chutneys if you want. The Aloo tikki are a fun snack. They also have delicious grab-and-go mango lassi.“

“I live in VA, but love to try different food. My second time here, because food was great. The girl serving was super too. Was not busy the time I was eating. After reading reviews, I wonder where people normally eat as most restaurants have a charge for sharing if they let you all. I like the quiet atmosphere to relax. Nice to be able to have a glass of wine & do that. The manager was super friendly too.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best in town for food and drinks.“

“10/10! My favorite place to eat since I was in college! The food is always consistently good and the atmosphere is very cozy and peaceful and calm. I always came here when I needed a break from classes and some good home-cooked style food! always recommend! Presentation is also always amazing!“

“I visited this Indian restaurant with my family and we all had an amazing experience together. The menu offered a great variety of traditional dishes, making it easy for everyone to find something they enjoyed. The butter naan, biryani, and curries were especially delicious and packed with authentic flavor. The portions were generous, and every dish tasted fresh and well prepared. The service was quick, professional, and welcoming, while the friendly staff created a comfortable environment for everyone. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience that we would happily repeat.“

“Best Indian food on the east coast!“

“I was there with friends as a walk in (a very large party) for Eid brunch on Friday and even though we did not have reservations and they always have a great crowd, Chai Pani was very helpful and patient with us and made it happen. Swathi and Kua are AWESOME!!! The food is amazing but we all loved how nice and accomodating the staff was with everything. Thanks =)“

“Excellent service, amazing food, and wonderful atmosphere! Highly recommend!“

“At first we were a little surprised to be eating in a Days Inn -- and Al-Madani is unassuming atmospherically. However, the food was flavorful and delicious (aloo palak, lamb tikka kabobs, garlic naan), and the staff were wonderfully kind and caring. I feel like this is a hidden gem and hope many more people find them and that they get lots of business!“

“palak paneer is perfect on a chilly March day.“

“Every bite, Always right! I appreciate your drivers and will tip them.“

“The naan pizza is amazing. I also really liked the samosa chaat. The food made my taste buds sing!“

“Wanted to try something new during birthday excursion. redditors recommended this place. finding out that they had a buffet helped me ensure I'd definitely find something I like. but I actually loved EVERYTHING they had in their buffet once I got there. had multiple plates. If I lived closer, it would've been a regular spot for me. hope to visit again soon. would recommend to anyone.“

“This restaurant does Indian food right. The clientele and the smiles on the faces of the customers reflect just that! The Samosas, Lamb Biriyani and Chana masala were divine!“

“They have the best Indian food I've ever had in my life it's definitely one of my favorite restaurants I wish I could afford to go more often I especially love their curry I would definitely recommend this restaurant so good 10/10 I'm going to ask my boyfriend to take me there this weekend I'm so excited“

“I had a very wonderful experience at Ghar E kabab, the food was delicious, customer service was top notch and the staff were really polite and kind“

“Our group has iftar buffet here. Food was really good with 10/12 items and had naan and tea included for the table. The restaurant is really pretty and we all had a good time. Service was good and so were the refreshing drinks for breaking fast. Will definitely recommend for Iftar or any other meals for any size of groups. The bar is alcohol free and I’d say the price is absolutely reasonable for the Iftar. I wish them well and thank them for a wonderful evening. We were so busy eating and talking that we didn’t get to take any photos of the food or decor of the place. Will go back to try their à la carte for sure.“

“I highly recommended this place. atmosphere is cozy food is delicious!“

“New place to me , was great to eat some good Indian food for the first time .“

“The waffle were delicious!“

“The food was genuinely a 10/10. I ordered doro wat definitely recommend. We ordered our dishes and then came out within 15 minutes very fast. The customer service was good and the vibes and energy was good as well, mind this was on a Tuesday at 10pm. Definitely check this plate out.

Also on of the ladies was really sweet in helping dishing out my food. I felt very welcomed 🥰“

“Unique, tasty, affordable, convenient cuisine!“

“Love the taste and customer service! Strongly recommend to stop by“