50 Best Indian Restaurants near Oxon Hill

“The food was phenomenal. We had the calamari to start with, and it was so fresh. The food tastes great, but the portions are small-especially for what you're being charged. Sadly, the reason I couldn't give it a better rating is because of the tremendously slow service. Everything, even our drinks, took a while to get to us. We had to ask for our entrees because we were ready to leave, and then they brought them out immediately. We had to ask a different server than ours for help with the food and when we were ready for the check. One table just got up and left before the food arrived because everything was slow. I'd love to give it a five, but sadly the service is what hinders that.“

“This is hands down the best restaurant I have ever eaten at in the DC area. Service was outstanding, employees were friendly and gave amazing recommendations. If you are in the area, this place is a must. Do yourself a favor and eat here.Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options.“

“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.“

“Absolutely memorable and enjoyable dining experience. Wonderful and attentive service. Beyond imaginable flavor profile. I couldn’t recommend it enough. Made the birthday celebration extra special with their own added touches. Truly incredible! Come here - you won’t regret it.“

“Very rich and tasty food! Didn't have to wait long for food either. Got the chicken korma,mutton, and chicken biryani. Meat was well seasoned and biryani was tasty. It's a Pakistani/Indian restaurant so it has all the usual favorites and it also has Karahi. Definitely recommend trying this place out!“

“I have been twice to this place and both times the experience has been good. Zucchini kofta and daal makhani was good but I felt paneer pasanda can improve. Their menu has a very limited vegetarian options which is kind of disappointing as it would be difficult to go again and again due to limited vegetarian options. The ambience was exceptional and serving staff was courteous. They really took care of my Food Allergies.Drinks were average.Give it a shot and try for yourself!Dietary restrictions: If you tell them about your food Allergies they will take care of those.“

“This was a terrific restaurant, we really enjoyed our meal. Expensive, but you really get the value. High-end service and great food. The wine and cocktails were excellent as well, and we got to meet the owner, who was very nice and gracious.“

“We were looking for a spot to have lunch after checking out a local museum. This was on a list of places I wanted to try so we tried it out. Ambiance - It wasn't as fancy as I imagined it would be, but it was still nice. I looks like a lot of people come here for lunch. Food - The food was good. The palak paneer was a little sweet for me, which was kind of weird. The butter chicken could've used more spices. The tomato was the prevalent flavor. The garlic naan was on point! Service - The service was friendly and attentive. They made some menu suggestions, but we already knew what we wanted to order. My son could've used a refill of water though. Overall, I'd recommend this spot. I'd like to come back to try their desserts.“

“The service was impeccable. The staff were all extremely friendly, kind, and professional. The food came out in a very timely manner and every interaction with the staff displayed the restaurant’s deep interest in ensuring the best experience for all of its customers. We will be coming back again for the amazing dining experience.“

“We came here with a large group of students on a school trip during the first week of March to enjoy a different dining experience. We had some picky eaters, but the students LOVED the food, it was some of the most flavorful Indian cuisine I've ever had. The service was very friendly, accommodating, and kind to our students. Highly recommend this place, you won't be disappointed!Dietary restrictions: Food was prepared, and one student tried his food and it was too spicy, so they brought him something else.Kid-friendliness: We had a group of nine students, two staff, and the service was very friendly!“

“Service was excellent and food was pretty good. The prawn vindaloo and daal fry, in particular, were tasty. However, portions are quite small for the price (and seemed to have shrunk, along with an increase in $ over the last year or two) so wouldn’t say it’s good value for money, especially when compared to other comparable Indian restaurants in the DMV.“

“Food was great. Overall satisfied with the meal. Wait staff was quick and friendly. Worth a visit. Only way it could be improved is to have citronella candles on the table. There are no candles on the tables outside. Be sure to tip generously!“

“My family and I ate here twice, this past week, while on vacation. Our server, Jasmine was incredibly nice and attentive on both occasions. On top of that, almost everything we ordered was very delicious! The restaurant also has a kid’s menu (e.g. Mac & Cheese, chicken nuggets, etc.) that comes in very handy if your kids aren’t partial to Indian food yet :)“

“Food was great. Overall satisfied with the meal. Wait staff was quick and friendly. Worth a visit. Only way it could be improved is to have citronella candles on the table. There are no candles on the tables outside. Be sure to tip generously!“

“Everything tasted amazing. I kept eating until it hurt and then I was cramming more food in my mouth because my tastebuds wanted to ignore my stomach’s pleas. I wish I had a bigger stomach to taste many more dishes because Rasika seems like a place that makes every single dish delicious with a variety of different flavors to keep you interested and wanting more. Service was great, they tended to our needs without being overbearing.“

“This was BY FAR the best dosas and Idli we have had in years! Chef Paul is amazing and he told me he doesn’t believe in catering or delivery because South Indian food is best served hot and fresh and I couldn’t agree more! The Idlis melted in my mouth. The dosas were just perfect - the masala and chutney and sambhar -10/10! Go - no run to this place!“

“A family run and operated restaurant. Manish and his sons not only deliver the best Indian cuisine, but they welcome all with warth and kindness. As for their food: first timers will love the chicken tiki masala. We love the lamb or fish, biriani. I personally found favorites in two vegetarian dishes that have convinced me I could totally go vegetarian one day. ?“

“This place is an awesome place. But I noticed one thing about one of the Indian customer that they are being so rude about the service. Customer service was awesome. But the lady was rude. It’s my personal opinion about not being so rude with them. You don’t know how people eating in Gaza. Allah can take you same position within a short time period that you can’t imagine. Please be honest about your reviews.“

“I would definitely state that this restaurant is the greatest location to eat after visiting there with a bunch of friends! We had vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, both of which were quite tasty. My opinion was that the goat biryani was delicious. I would very certainly return to get it.The service is excellent and the personnel is really pleasant.I would strongly advise going here!“

“Just had Indigo for the first time, tried the lamb masala and the shrimp tikka masala, loved both! We have high tolerance for spicy food, so we ordered it spicy (not very spicy) and it felt very spicy haha, had to add some yogurt to be able to eat it without discomfort, so watch out!“

“Authentic Desi food. BIG PORTIONS It is so tasty and spicy. We asked for spicy food and it had good amounts of spice. HALAL FOOD People are so nice here. They give complimentary chai They give more food than you are expecting and the portions are really big. Two people can get full easily. The place is in a small plaza called trinity square“

“I've ordered from this restaurant multiple times and I have also dined in. It's now a staple for me. Their food is pretty consistent and is always on point when I order. I highly recommend their Salmon and Fish biriyani. It comes with a lovely yogurt sauce that pairs well with the rice. The rice and fish are well seasoned and it's enough portions to have leftovers the next day. The service is pretty quick but when I've gone it's not crazy busy so I've been fortunate. It's a nice casual spot to dine in on a date, with friends or by yourself!“

“After a night out on the town drinking with my boys Reggie, Clyde and Billy Boy our Uber dropped us off at this bar. After having our fill of booze there we needed something salty in our system so we saw this pizza joint in walking distance. The dudes behind the counter were pretty chill and even let us sit for a minute while we was waiting for our pizza. It was around 1 am and they still made it for us which was a plus. Four drunken fools up to no good lol. Thanks for exemplary service and excellent food. we def coming back thats for true :-D“

“I get takeout from Diya every couple months. It's a lot closer to me than Rasika and stays open pretty late. It's a great dinner option at 8:30 PM. Most of the time the food is great, but every once in a while the food won't taste as flavorful. I'm not sure if they have different chefs or if it was a fluke. Everything I've had has been good: tikka masala, biryanis, butter chicken, nann, samoas, and salmon curry. I really love the salmon curry and samosas! The restaurant is in a weird location, but the staff is really nice and quick. Overall, 4.5/5. Great food for the price.“

“I always give a new restaurant a second try, as they are still getting into their groove, settling in. The service was excellent, and the restaurant has a lot of wonderful decor and lighting. The overall look and cleanliness is great.I visited this place a few times before I'm giving this place a review, and happy that they did take heed to some of my advice and feedback.The Chaat Papri is now in point, with more Papri, and seasonings, not just canned garbanzo beans and undercooked potatoes. The samosas have now been cooked to perfection, and not raw like they were the last time. The Daal, the Channa Masala are tasty, and the Naan is very well prepared. I'm still not impressed with the Tandoori or Tikka, the flavor was lacking, and had way too much food coloring.“

“The Tandoori Chicken at Mumbai Darbar is a true culinary gem! The chicken is juicy and flavorful, with just the right amount of char from the tandoor. It's served with fresh mint chutney and onions, adding a refreshing contrast to the bold flavors. Definitely one of the best I've ever tasted!“

“We just ordered Rajaji via DoorDash. We went for things we hadn't tried before anywhere: Gosht Biryani (lamp and rice), Palak Paneer, Murgh Tikka (chicken grilled), and Garlic Naan (well, we had tried this before). Everything was fantastic: the biryani was flavorful but not too hot, palak paneer smooth and savory, perfect garlic naan, and the murgh tikka delicious. Honestly, we had to force ourselves to NOT eat the whole order (which was probably 25% more food than we needed). Can't wait to order here again.“

“I ordered delivery and we were pleasantly surprised at the large portions. I ordered pakoras, a curry and the aloo gobi. My husband and I could only eat half of it, so we will have another meal out of it. The pakoras were really hot even though I ordered mild, and vice versa for the chicken curry, but it was so good, I'm still giving them five stars.“

“Food is absolutely delicious and the staff at Himalayan Doko are the kindest! We ate family style and all the dishes were so full of flavor. The Tandoori Chicken Wings and the Lamb Rogan Josh were my favorites, but you can't go wrong with any dish - everything I tried was delicious.I am also so, so appreciative of how they were able to accommodate our reservation of a large party (20+ people). We had a great time and our time here was very memorable. One of my favorite restaurants in D.C., I will be back!“

“In this unassuming spot lies your next tasty meal. We shared a combo #8 with a chicken and a seekh (ground beef) kabob with rice, small salad of lettuce/cucumbers/onions, chana (chickpeas) and roti (bread). Had a fresh mango lassi to go with it and ate it too fast to take a picture. It was plenty of food for us to share and enjoy. Don’t expect much of the decor - it’s the food and the kind people that make this place great.“

“You know when they say, "Hole in the walls have the best food." This is definitely true about this place. You would not expect delicious Indian cuisine from a chicken and waffle take out, but boy is it good. Love the chicken Biryani and their whole wings. Just plain good fast food, at a reasonable price with large portions enough for leftovers. .“

“Great food, we ordered 2 starters and 2 entrée and they all were very flavourful. Chicken tikka pizza was good and so was the veg biryani. Biryani items were not present in menus or I wasn’t able to see them but the server helped us with it. We asked for extra hot and they made it well, try extra hot only it you can withstand it else go for mild or medium. And yes, all entrées is served along with white rice.They have few types of Indian beers priced reasonably at $6-$7 range.Overall, the place though is small it has good food and priced well.Vegetarian options: Veg Korma, Paneer tikka masala, lentil soup, veg pakora, veg biryani.“

“Whilst I was on a trip to the area I stumbled upon Masala Express. In search for gluten free and vegan friendly options I decided to give it a try. I ordered the Aloo Gobi which comes with a large side of rice. This was truly the best Indian food I have ever had. The service was phenomenal. The waiters as well as the owners were very kind and appreciative of the tip I left at the end of my meal. Masala Express is a fairly small restaurant with only two tables, so if you have a large party I recommend taking out your order. Overall, Masala Express is an amazing place to spend your evening when visiting Arlington, VA.“

“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.“

“The food was pretty decent, but the service was lacking. I asked the server a couple of questions about the menu and it seemed like he had never tried any of the food and knew nothing about what was on the menu. I would come back for the food but just don’t expect too much. Also there was incense burning which is fine, but it was so incredibly strong it was giving me a headache just being in the place“

“One of the tastiest Indian restaurants in the area!!! The owner Bokech (I really hope I spelled his name right if not I am so sorry!) is so kind and really cares about his customers and giving them great food! Every dish I’ve tried here is fantastic and I highly recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a good late night bite :)“

“Went here for my Valentine's because my boyfriend knew that this was a spot on my list, food and service is amazing. The atmosphere is perfect for a night of romance. My fish was cooked perfectly and the drinks were made well. Would definitely come here again!“

“The best and the most authentic Indian restaurant in the DMV area.I don’t think there’s just one single dish I can recommend - the food their chef cooks is excellence, every item on the menu is amazing and executed to perfection. Food is primarily about taste and ingredients and these people seem to have nailed it for sure!Also the staff is very kind and friendly.“

“On those days that I really don't want to make my own meal and I really don't want to spend a couple of Benjamins at Rasika, this is my go-to Indian carryout. I could live off chickpeas and lentils from here. I'd give it another star if parking weren't so challenging. The grocery store really highlights the fact that I need to up my cooking game.“

“Vegetarian options: Go spread. 50% menu has veg options. 4 star as we felt both Paneer Makhni and Veg Korma are sweet. Even Raitha is sweet. Veg Korma and Biryani has lot of big carrot pieces which is a turn off. Biryani portion is ok. Indian Spicy food dishes felt sweet, so didn't order any desserts at the end :) I would recommend staff could ask for spice levles while taking orders at least when they know the customers are Indian.“

“This food is addicting to eat and the flavors / seasonings are nothing short of superb. I will most definitely be coming back and trying the whole menu. This was truly amazing. Coming from someone who is a picky eater (myself) this is a new favorite spot of mine!“

“Friendly service and delicious food. I came in for dinner early on a Monday. I was welcomed in and promptly seated by a window in the bar, which is a cute area- colorful pillows and a comfy bench sit against the wall. The food itself was hot and delicious. I got the chicken tikka makhani and garlic naan. I wasn't asked spice level, and it was definitely milder than I'm used to, but great flavor. I'm sure they would have accommodated if you like it really spicy (I personally don't like to set my tongue ablaze, so I was good). The portion was just right for me to finish everything with no leftovers and be perfectly full. Definitely would go back for quality Indian food!“

“Can't say enough good things about Dishes of India. We do to-go orders here often and the food is always prepared on time and tastes amazing. Honestly, we've never ordered anything that made us unhappy. Eating in the restaurant is just as enjoyable. Friendly, helpful staff and always an incredible presentation. We love Dishes of India and hope it's here in the neighborhood for a long time.“

“I found this small Indian restaurant while visiting Howard University on a Saturday afternoon to referee rugby match. They have a very large menu with all of the Indian basics. Even though I was alone, the food smelled so good that I decided to order 3 entrees to go. I ordered the Salt and Pepper Special combination, which came with a generous pile of different meats, including some chewy sausage-like things, some spicy lamb, and some excellent tandoori chicken (the meat was accompanied by some chickpeas in a sauce and spinach with cheese cubes in it). I also ordered a lamb vindaloo and a dal makhani (lentils). Both were excellent, but they are not joking when they say that their vindaloo is spicy -- it made me cry on at least two of the occasions I ate some of it (still have leftovers sitting in the refrigerator for tonight). The rice and the naan were also excellent. Total bill was just over $60.“

“Jyoti was absolutely perfect. Every detail placed in the environment mattered, and provided a welcoming atmosphere. The service was impeccable! Our waiter was kind, patient and attentive which is what we needed after a long busy day. The food didn't take long to arrive, and you can't even imagine the excitement on our faces when it arrived. I wouldn't call myself a "foodie" but I do enjoy the pleasure of eating tasty food and this spot is it!! Order their Chai and prepare to feel amazing. Also, the perfect date night restaurant.“

“Had a very delicious meal yesterday with some friends. The food, service and ambience were top notch. Interesting cocktails too. They have done some renovations which give the place a very youthful and vibrant look. I will definitely be back.“

“Excellent Indian food on Route 1 near the Fort Hunt Road intersection. We called ahead to confirm a larger party, and were able to be accommodated with an hour notice. They suggested we book at least 1 day in advance, but at the time we arrived there was plenty of space. With a large group we sampled lots of items. From the appetizers, we really liked the Gobi Lasooni (spicy cauliflower) and Tamarind Chicken Wings. The vegetable samosas were solid. For entrees the Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala were both delicious (and looked very similar). The Lamb Saag and Lamb Roganjosh were both good, but were finished only after the aforementioned chicken. And of course no meal is complete without naan bread. I am strongly partial to the Garlic Naan, which was excellent here, but we tried the mint paratha, onion kulcha, and paneer kulcha. Both of the kulcha were well flavored, the cheese or onions contributing primarily, and can be eaten on their own. They do make for a different and tasty pairing when dipping in sauces (like the butter chicken sauce). I would recommend trying these out.“

“Enjoyed RASA opening day in Crystal City, Arlington, National Landing location. Many dining options with classic bowls and DIY selections. Food is superb and inexpensive, staff is fast, efficient and friendly. Start off with cocktails, blended with masala, cardamom, tamarind. Try the masala chai soft serve. Look forward to return visits, best wishes for continued success.“

“Have came here in the past and enjoyed the foods got an open sesame bowl and tikka chance on me (chicken). The server did a beautiful job spreading the sauces. However, it feels like the base and protein has gotten smaller since the last time I've had it. The place us super colorful but ended up eating outside with the warm weather“

“I ordered take out from Raaga's for a small gathering (11) and everything was 100% delicious. I ordered across the menu. From the naan, to lamb Rohan Josh, mixed grill tandoori, salmon kabob, palak paneer, butter and tikka masala chicken, goat curry, Chana masala, raita, and two chutneys (spicy was wow! And the sweet) and I'm sure I am missing a couple items... The staff worked with me to figure out how much to order, they packed the food perfectly. I would choose Raaga over all the Indian restaurants on Wilson blvd. Of note Their lunch buffet looks very good as well.“