Bindaas Bowls and Rolls

Let's first start by saying, this place was definitely not in the plans. We initially planned to visit Rasika, however, we were unaware of the minimum age requirement for kids. Either way, the hostess at Rasika directed us to Bindaas Bowls and Rolls. I must say I was initially very disappointed by the change of plans and was very skeptical that their impromptu referral would be good BUTTTTTTT it definitely was!Bindaas Bowl and Rolls is an intimate Indian restaurant that gives the fast food vibes of Cava! I had the tikka masala chicken bowl with their veggie samosas and needless to say, I licked the platter clean, figuratively.... but I'm sure I could have done that quite literally. The food was fresh, quickly available, tasty, and affordable. I really am glad that I was introduced to Bindaas bowls and rolls but truly wish they had locations in VA. Either way, I will eventually be back.

This restaurant is in the same chain as Rasika and Bindaas (as you could guess from the name) so I had high expectations. I particularly love the chicken tikka masala at those two restaurants, so I had high hopes for the chicken tikka masala here. You choose a base (rice, noodles, etc.), sauce and protein, and it then comes with a salad. You can then add a side (chickpeas or saag paneer when we were there) for an additional $2. With the side, it ends up around $16 with tax but before tip, which is definitely on the pricer side of fast casual. But its still way cheaper than going to Rasika or Bindaas. The chicken tikka masala ended up being pretty good. Maybe it was because it wasn't made to order, but it didn't quite taste exactly like the Rasika CTM (but who knows, I could be imagining things). The rice was tasty, as was the saag. We also got an order of samosas and they were pretty good, better than the ones from our neighborhood Indian food place.I think this place is aiming to be a competitor to RASA, but they are slightly different. RASA is more similar to chipotle (to be clear, I love RASA), and this is more, I dunno, upscale? Either way, highly recommend it, particularly if you like Rasika/Bindaas.

So I will say e we're doing a little impromptu food tour to try different cuisines and items. This was our first stop! We LOVED the Vada Pao, but the paneer roll lacked much flavor and the size was disappointing. We were not very impressed with it. But the store front was cute, spacious for how small and busy they were, and they had great customer service. Quick, fast, average Indian chaat like food.

Love the concept of fast casual Indian food! The inside also had cute decor & seemed elevated for fast casual. We ordered the salmon moilee bowl which was very enjoyable! The salmon was flaky & easy to cut and the lemon rice noodles were delicious! The chicken tikka masala kathi roll was also really delicious and we loved the concept of chicken tikka masala in a wrap! The Bombay veggie burger (wada pao) had the fluffiest bun & definitely had a lot of spice! The fries on the side were crispy and seasoned! The mango lassi was super refreshing and flavorful and balanced out the spices in the Indian food! Service was super fast and definitely a great location for a quick casual dinner!

This place was ok. DC food spots are always pricey, but this one didn't hit value for je. Food was good, but not as good as I'd hoped with the description. It was all kind of mushy. The space is nicely decorated. I think I was most disappointed in the chef's attitude - it was pride day when I visited and he seemed annoyed at the people coming in wearing their parade outfits. Maybe the dude just doesn't like rainbows.

The flavors and service was good. I got the paneer sweet potato spinach kofta and I didn't care for the texture of it. Sort of mushy. I would have liked more paneer in it. Could hardly tell there was any paneer in it.The saffron basmati rice was good along with the kofta sauce but they didn't put much sauce on it. The salad just was ok. Nothing spectacular.

Went for a quick bite. Ambiance was very casual and service was fast. The chicken tikka masala was pretty good and very filling. Definitely a no frills restaurant, but a good choice if you're looking for a fast eat and craving curry!

I've been passing Bindaas Bowls and Rolls in Penn Quarter for the past few months and was eager to give it a try.Having gone to the Bindaas restaurant in Foggy Bottom, which I really loved, I had high hopes for this location! After checking out the Rothkof exhibit with my sister, we ventured to Bindaas B&R excited to try their Tikka Masala and Kathi Rolls.For my bowl, I got the Basmati Rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, Black Eyed Peas Masala, and salad. The rice and Chicken Tikka were solid, however, not as spicy to my liking. With that being said, if you prefer a more mild, sweet Tikka, this is the dish for you.The Black Eyed Peas were delicious! Think of it as a Channa Masala minus the chickpeas and swap in the Black Eyed Peas. Very flavorful, soft and packed with spice. The salad was also a fantastic addition to the meal. I could taste how each of the thin vegetables was drizzled with lime juice - just like a classic Indian side salad my mom makes with each of our meals!I also got the Vada Pav, called the Bombay Burger on their menu, and it was phenomenal! A deliciously buttered bun, spicy cilantro chutney, jalapeños, and a potato center filled with spicy mirchi (chili). This item tasted incredibly authentic and is something I would definitely come back for.The staff was incredible! Very patient, accommodating, and kind as we enjoyed our meal. Fantastic service!I will be back to try another Kati Roll and their Samosas soon :)

This was truly one of my favorite meals I've ever had. I was very pleasantly surprised. Service was quick and it was very cute inside. I got a Moilee sauce with salmon over rice and truly have been thinking about it since then. My fiancé got chicken biryani which was good and very spicy. We live in NY and I wish they had a location there so I could go again. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Solid food, not too pricey. Would be a good weekday lunch stop if you're in the area. Service is pretty fast, which is always a plus. There isn't a huge amount of variety, but with building your own bowls you can certainly mix it up.