G.O.A.T. Room

This is such a fantastic Indian restaurant in the area with a fun vibe and great food. When we came, our waitress described which food was best and its origins. I got the chicken korma and my friend got the chicken vindaloo because our waitress described it so well as a spicy dish and its origin. We shared the golgappas, which was wonderful for a restaurant and we shared the rasmalai at the end. We came home with leftovers. We can't wait to go back to try more of their food!!

My butter chicken void has been filled! Ever since my favorite butter chicken spot shut down in Maryland, I've been on the search for my new go-to butter chicken spot. Enter: G.O.A.T. Room!We came here on a Wednesday night for dinner. I made a reservation on OpenTable. It was a quiet night at the restaurant, but the staff informed me that they often fill-up, so best to make a reservation in advance. It has a more casual feel than fine-dining.We were seated right away and they filled our water cups. There was a fancy carafe on the table to self-refill the rest of the night. Service stopped by a few times to ask if we wanted drinks or appetizers before placing our entree orders. They also informed us that we could customize the spice level for our dishes.We started with the palak chaat ($12) which was brought out quickly. I get excited anytime I see palak chaat on the menu and knew I had to try it. This was one of the better palak chaats that I've had (crispy without being super greasy), but it still can't top Rasika's in terms of flavor. Bottom line- I would order it again.For my entree, I ordered the butter chicken ($23) mild because I'm a wimp when it comes to spice. My friend ordered the Gobi Aloo ($17; cauliflower) with a medium spice level, which was described by our waiter as a 4-5 out of 10 on the spiciness scale. We also got a side of garlic naan ($4). Both entrees came with a side of rice (this wasn't clear on the menu, but we asked the waiter and he confirmed this was the case).The butter chicken is a winner! The sauce was creamy and I loved the flavor. This is the kind of curry that I crave and could drink up by itself. Even the chicken, despite being white meat, was tender and moist. I do think the chicken portions were skimpy. There were five small chunks of chicken served in the dish; I definitely had to search the bowl to find the protein. At $23 for such a small portion, I'm hesitant to order it again (but I know I will). The naan was warm and garlicky, but more thin and crisp - I prefer fluffier.Service was excellent - they checked how we were doing multiple times, and even the owner stopped by our table. I definitely felt the hospitality. I'll be back time and time again.

I visited G.O.A.T. Room on a Sunday night not expecting a huge crowd, however, it turned out to be a busy night. The customer service was very good. There are two entrances to the restaurant. I entered the restaurant from the top level and was met almost immediately by a hostess once I entered the dining room. I don't know which level is the main entrance, but I'm assuming the lower level since the top level did not have a maitre d stand. I recommend entering from the lower level. The person who sat me did not confirm my reservation in their system which resulted in OpenTable contacting me shortly after I left the restaurant to verify whether I kept my reservation. Thankfully, I was able to substantiate my attendance by providing OpenTable with information from my receipt.As for the food, it very much lacked the authentic, full-flavor of Indian cuisine. I ordered tandoori wings, samosas, fish pakora, naan, lamb curry, and goat curry. None of the proteins had depth of Indian flavor. The traditional Indian spices just weren't there. The curries tasted like protein smothered in a simple pan gravy. The tandoori wings tasted like American-style grilled wings. Having experienced so many Indian restaurants I've come to understand that some modify their full-flavor, traditional recipes, conforming to the palates of their customer base, resulting in a less than authentic dining experience. The food was delicious, however, it just didn't meet the mark with traditional Indian flavor. I'll try them again to determine if there is consistency with this experience.

We went to G.O.A.T. Room on a double date with some friends and had a great time trying some of the menu favorites. We love Masala Story in NE, and one of the managers there advised us that we should check out GOAT Room since it is owned and operated by the same family. He gave us a great tip because GOAT Room was awesome!Some highlights include: tandoori chicken wings, samosa chaat, and French fries with butter chicken dipping sauce. The apps were amazing! For my main dish, I had chicken Korma, which was lovely. My husband had goat curry. He asked for it spicy but I think they took it easy on him because it wasn't too spicy. Our friend had the goat vindaloo and THAT was spicy. We had a great time! Excellent food. Great service. Nice atmosphere. We will definitely be back! And we have told all our friends about this place.

G.O.A.T Room is hands down my favorite Indian restaurant in DC! Incredible service, delicious Punjabi stlye food, and lovely vibes that make you feel right at home.My sister and I popped in for dinner on a Saturday night and were greeted by their kind staff. The restaurant is clean, dimly lit, and has a great cozy vibe.We started off with fresh Mango Lassi and Samosa Chaat - a delicious blend of channa, chutneys, and vegetable toppings. AMAZING! So flavorful and spicy - very clear fresh ingredients are being used. The Mango Lassi was a light sweetness that paired perfectly with a spicier starter.Next, we dug into the Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan. This was one of the best meals I have ever had. Hands down the best Butter Chicken in DC! The spices are incredibly authentic - don't be surprised if you scrape the bowl clean :)G.O.A.T Room is on my list of top restaurants in DC! I even had a lovely birthday dinner with friends here. Well worth a visit!

This restaurant offers a prominent downtown location. The menu is Punjabi and has extensive labeled vegan options, and clearly quite a bit of care was put into my food. I sampled their interpretation of a bhindi masala and asked for their maximum spice level. What I received was perfectly cut okra with no stems and a vigorous spice mix that hit my sinuses, but was fruity and delicious. I was mildly surprised to find that it didn't come with rice, but had already ordered a bread with some paneer that was fresh and filling. My tea was unsweetened but tasty. Indeed, people trying to avoid extra carbs would be pretty happy with these developments which are not typical of restaurant food.My service was on the slow side, but while there were many other things worth ordering, I stopped there. For this visit, anyway.

Loved this spot! Authentic Indian dishes in a nice environment. Prices were reasonable and the staff was amazing.

Stopped in here with a couple of co-workers after a conference and I'm glad we did! There weren't a lot of tables occupied, but in DC on a weeknight that's not surprising. Service was fast and they knew the menu very well - our server was also a master at upselling!We tried a couple of apps that were amazing then ordered our mains. Everything came out fast and was hot and delicious. There wasn't a lot of talking once our mains arrived, good sign! Spice levels were on point and we thoroughly enjoyed everything.They even packaged up our desserts to go, since we were all a bit stuffed! This place has made "the list" and we'll be back.

When in DC you have to have the ethnic food. People from all over the world work and live in DC and the city's restaurant scene caters to their tastes. I had some of the best Indian food I ever had in DC and GOAT Room delivered yet again. I had my standard lamb vindaloo and it was excellent as expected with a great garlic naan and mango lassie.

My new favorite Indian food spot in DC. The owner personally came to the table, was super hospitable, and answered all my questions, and I took all his recommendations. Truly a gem of a place. Well done!