Aloo Mutter & Kadhai Paneer | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
Steamed Basmati Rice Cucumber Raita
the dining area
Aloo Mutter & Kadhai Paneer | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
Inside
Palak Chaat | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
Tandoor Red Snapper
Wine by the glass.
Chutneys
Outside
Lunch special!
Chicken Makhini (Butter Chicken)
Bhel Puri | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
I ordered korma and instead I got some dark stew and they would not take it back
drink
Lamb and Malai Kofta
Interior
Saag Paneer and Chana Masala and Chicken Makhini (Butter Chicken) and Samosa Chaat
Beer me
Chicken Biryani
Saag Paneer Garlic Naan Bread
Hot Masala Chai
Great place!
Chana Masala
Gloria Z.
Oct 14, 2024
Butter chicken was very tasty and the chicken was soft and tender. I quite liked it and the garlic naan was pretty good too. However this was $21 which is way too expensive in my opinion for butter chicken. The service and ambiance is fine, nothing special. Not sure if I would go again unless prices were lowered.
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Gabriella C.
Mar 10, 2024
Jyoti Indian Cuisine is by far one of the best traditional Indian cuisine restaurant in the DC area. As soon you walk in you are greeted with a vibrant atmosphere from the Indian/ modern music playing from the flat screen TV & surrounding speakers, to the painted murals + intricate trinkets hanging on the brick wall, & and warm hospitality from the employees. Our server Madeen was amicable & super helpful in explaining the items on the menu. We started off with the vegetable platter appetizer and included a trio of sauces; tamarind, mango chutney, green chutney. My personal favorite was the mango chutney, with a sweet, pungent spicy kick to it however all of them are rich in flavor. The drinks were great as well, would recommend getting the Alabama Slammer & Mai Tai. As our main course we ordered one of the most popular dishes recommended, the Tandoor Red Snapper along with the Lamb Seekh Kabob and Chicken Biriyani & choose mild as our preferred spice. We also had a side order of a refreshing yogurt sauce called Cucumber Raita & Garlic Naan. Not only was the presentation spotless, I kid you not every bite of those dishes did not disappoint. From the creaminess of the sauce served in the lamb, fish was grilled to perfection, & chicken biriyani was also tasty because the rice was blended with these aromatic spices that I am still trying to figure out! Flavors so complex yet it enriches your palette. I had the pleasure of meeting with the owner Shiva & I love how hands on he is within the restaurant & his employees. It truly was a lovely experience & definitely would come back to try their vegetarian options!
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Tiffany H.
Jun 24, 2024
This is a tasty restaurant located on a popular strip with several other restaurants. The staff was friendly the service was a bit slow considering there was only one other couple in the restaurant when we dinned. The food was flavorful and in a large portion. The texture and temperatures were good. I loved the citrus martini. I would like to return to try other options. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
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Pierre D.
Aug 27, 2024
The food was really good. They offer a variety of options. I was visiting DC and this place came up as a nice option. The area has a lot of food to pick from and if you don't look for Jyoti you might just walk by. I noticed a large amount of carry out orders. So I'm assuming they have a good following.The 2 gentleman that assisted us were great. Refills and attention to orders. Honestly, I enjoyed eating at the restaurant. The inside vibes were great. We went on a Saturday so out doors was a little loud. Obviously not their fault. But inside was clean and great.
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Sabriya T.
Nov 23, 2024
The butter chicken was AMAZING! The perfect amount of sweetness that wasn't overpowering like some may be. We ordered through uber eats and it was still hot when it was delivered. I can't wait to try more of their dishes!
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Daniel R.
Aug 26, 2023
A wonderful lunch special in AdMo!My friend and I enjoyed a quick lunch here during the week and loved the great lunch at an effective price point. The vegetarian and non vegetarian platters were both great!We started with the palak chaat which was a flavor explosion! Overall this was a super tasty meal.
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Mira S.
Feb 5, 2024
The food was decent. I wouldn't say the ambience was anything special- it is definitely pretty hole in the wall and comparable to other non high end Indian restaurants. I enjoyed the food I got there and the service was pretty quick. The saag paneer was pretty good and so was this Samosa chaat but everything else was OK.
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Letitia L.
Sep 8, 2024
Delicious lunch on Adams Morgan Day. Mango Chutney was the perfect combination of sweet and tart, chunky & chewy. Cucumber raita was refreshing. Shrimp was plentiful. Naan was good.
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Kim M.
Aug 26, 2024
Loved it so much returned two days later--which is saying something, with all the excellent food in the area, we went for a repeat!
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Thomas V.
Oct 4, 2023
Jyoti has been serving Adams Morgan with delicious Indian food since 1998. I've mostly gotten take out from here but the ambiance is nice and quaint, and they have a small outdoor patio section as well. The food is always on point and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. They usually only have 1-2 servers so when it gets busy the food and drinks can take a bit longer but it is worth wait!
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