Namak Mandi

So I've eaten a version of this dish done by many different cultures.A rice pilaf and a lamb shank.This one is Pakistani. I've had it Greek, Turkish, Indian, Balkan, American, and even done it myself at home. This one is among the best if not the best. It certainly is the most ample. There were two meals on this plate. I ate half and took the other half to go. This establishment calls in "Mandi Lamb" @ $28 per.Some of the rest naan bread I ever had too. Fresh baked, super buttery 'n soft. Served on some sort of coat hanger device which looked super weird but it was effective for presentation. The price was fabulous too. Went to lunch with my colleague and he and I had the same dish plus a dish of chickpeas and a couple of Cokes. Pakistani food reminds you of Indian perhaps because of the geographical and cultural connection between the two countries - they're reminiscent of one another. Did I say this food is really, really good?$72 for this entire meal. We had almost an identical dish at a fancy Turkish restaurant that was triple that price - Not nearly as filling or well flavored.Downside is they don't sell liquor. :/The interiors are Spartan, but the place is larger than it looks from the outside. Definitely an undercover gem. They have a nice buffet or you can dine a la carte. Our server let me taste some really flavorful noodles that they had... And a couple of pieces of curry chicken. Breast meat and still juicy like dark meat.The noodles were a fettuccine noodle covered in a super well flavored sauce. I think it was called "Pakistani noodles". Scrumptious. Parking is DC downtown atrocious although I found a park a block away. Service was efficient and personable.Get here if you can.

Namak Mandi, a Pakistani restaurant, just launched a second location in downtown DC, taking over the space formerly occupied by G Street Food. Confusingly enough, the nearest intersection is 15th and K, not G.Their first location, in Falls Church, has collected solid reviews, so hopefully that trend continues here. They are offering a lunch buffet from 11 AM to 3 PM. Looking forward to seeing how they do in their first few months!

I love the Namak Mandi in Falls Church and I was so happy to hear they created a location in DC. The best place to get Karahi in DC. The food is so flavorful and delicious. I got takeout and the servings were big and the food was hot and fresh!!! This is my new takeout spot in DC. 100% recommend!

Good experience of Pakistani food. The Shinwari was too good the fresh Naan were awesome chapli kababs were also good. Rates are on little higher side.I must say the food was delicious. I loved their daal and the kebabs. The nan was incredible as well.It was a pretty busy place with a good crowd of people on max of the tables.

Great food- lunch buffet with amazing variety!Looks like the restaurant just opened 2 weeks back.Very clean/ great service.Very neat way of getting the naan to the table! 5 stars for presentation

sorry to lose G Street Food's french fries, but this is a worthy replacement. Nice indo-pak lunch buffet for about twenty bucks.

A solid Pakistani Buffet (11 am - 3 pm) downtown and for under $20? Sold. Good variety of foods. Some of the hits include chicken biriyani, chicken Karachi, lamb curry, and fried fish. They also bring out a giant naan fresh from the tandoor.

Guys, I'm very finicky about Pakistani/Indian food- so this place is by far the best desi food in town. Fresh oven clay Roti and amazing food. Gonna be my fav desi food place!