Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 20:05     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Anonymous wrote:We love Passage to India in Bethesda. There are offerings from North, South, East and West India, which I believe is not common? The atmosphere is not particularly lovely, but the food is so, so good.


Passage to India is our favorite also!
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 15:38     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Thank you all. We definitely have some new places to try. The best Indian we ever had (not in India) was actually overseas - what the mums made for international day at the school. So, I think we're looking for something more on the "authentic" side and are not as concerned about ambiance.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 15:37     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Aditi in Kingstowne
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 14:19     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
We love Passage to India in Bethesda. There are offerings from North, South, East and West India, which I believe is not common? The atmosphere is not particularly lovely, but the food is so, so good.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 14:05     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
The whole thing about these recommendations is that there is a difference between what Indians consider to be good food versus Americans. Unfortunately, some of these recommendations are geared to Western taste.

Also, some of the places with really good Indian food have limited decor and overall ambiance. This is probably true for most ethnic restaurants.

So if you are an American - and you are looking for good food - you may have to go to the less known places some of which are really hole in the wall type setups but you can count on some great food.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 13:17     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Shakthi South Asian Cuisine
3807 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305

They have Indian, Thai and Sri Lankan; although my favorite is the Sri Lankan food!
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 13:13     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Masala Art

Mehak
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 12:44     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Indian here, I love Bombay Bistro in Fairfax. I've been going there for almost 15 years.

Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 12:25     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant

If you're looking in DC proper, the best Indian restaurant is Salt and Pepper Grill near Howard University. It looks like a hole in the wall (it kind of is) but the food is amazing. My husband and I are both South Asian and we salivate over the food. It's way better than Rasika.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 11:36     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
I am surprised at all the recommendations for Haandi.

I think it is over-rated and very few Indians I know would eat there.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2014 10:31     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Yep Haandi but for takeout, Minerva Express is very good.
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2014 23:29     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Haandi
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2014 22:34     Subject: Rec for excellent indian restaurant
What's the place in McLean on Beverly Rd?
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2014 22:16     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
woodlands in fairfax is my favorite for south indian vegetarian.
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2014 22:05     Subject: Re:Rec for excellent indian restaurant
Love Haandi. Or Kadhai in Bethesda (which used to be Haandi).