Palak Paneer & Lamb Korma
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Sue J.
Feb 1, 2025
Had takeout - Shani paneer was rich and so flavorful, the chicken vindaloo was spicy, chicken biryani was spicy and tasty. The mango lassi was fresh as well.
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An A.
Jun 12, 2024
Unfortunately they were out of two items I was hoping for, but that may be because I came on a random weekday and I'm sure those dishes were intensive. The food was very tasty, but I felt the chicken biryani was a bit "wet". I really enjoyed the lamb korma though - it was so tender and flavorful! There are only about 6-8 tables in the restaurant but as I waited for my food they seem to do consistent carry out business. While I was waiting for my take out order, a food deliverer came in to pick up an order and familiarly addressed the woman who took my order as "auntie" after which they exchanged brief greetings. I thought it was a nice interaction that speaks volumes about this family run business!
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Jason W.
Feb 26, 2024
I found this small Indian restaurant while visiting Howard University on a Saturday afternoon to referee rugby match. They have a very large menu with all of the Indian basics.Even though I was alone, the food smelled so good that I decided to order 3 entrees to go. I ordered the Salt and Pepper Special combination, which came with a generous pile of different meats, including some chewy sausage-like things, some spicy lamb, and some excellent tandoori chicken (the meat was accompanied by some chickpeas in a sauce and spinach with cheese cubes in it). I also ordered a lamb vindaloo and a dal makhani (lentils). Both were excellent, but they are not joking when they say that their vindaloo is spicy -- it made me cry on at least two of the occasions I ate some of it (still have leftovers sitting in the refrigerator for tonight).The rice and the naan were also excellent. Total bill was just over $60.
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Danelle F.
Apr 19, 2024
Walking distance to Howard University. Small, few booths. Looks like they do more takeout orders than anything. We opted to eat in. Ordered at register, got paper plates and plastic cutlery; not a big deal to us but it's not a full service restaurant. The woman taking our order was nice though. Ordered 3 shrimp dishes (vindaloo, curry and tikka masala), aloo gobi, veggie sambusa, fish pakora and mango lassi. We ate most but still had some leftovers. Everything was tasty. The curry and tikka masala were my favorite. Very flavorful. The vindaloo was spicy but not so hot we couldn't enjoy. We could have probably asked for more spice.
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Ailun H.
Nov 15, 2022
SOLID Indian food for the most part with a few minor critiques. This is more of a cafe style restaurant, where you go up to the counter to order your food and they'll give you your food in a tray if you're eating there. Absolutely no frills and there wasn't much heating indoors, but the hearty and delicious food warmed our souls quite quickly. One of my friends wanted to give this place a try due to his recent Indian cuisine cravings, and I'm so glad our group came here for a family-style dinner this past Monday.GARLIC NAAN - 3.95The four of us got two orders of the garlic naan. Each order had one big piece of naan (that fit on a 10" paper plate). It was hot and fresh. My only critique is that it could be a lot more garlicky. Besides the bit of herbs and slight garlic taste, I'm not sure if I'd pay an extra $2 for the garlic naan next time. Either way, it was a great carb switch if I wasn't feeling the basmati rice at the moment.GOAT BIRYANI - 16.95With six different biryani options, the one we ended up choosing was goat because it's not a common meat choice at most restaurants. The goat biryani was indeed... the GOAT. There were so many pieces of goat in the biryani, which was seasoned well with an ample amount of spices - definitely a flavor bomb every bite. The yogurt sauce was tasty. My only quip was that the rice was a bit too wet and I prefer a drier biryani rice. Overall, we'd recommend because the goat was on point.LAMB KORMA - 16.95This curry blew me away. Korma is usually my top choice, and this one was phenomenal. The korma was so creamy and nutty, it was so perfect. On top of that, the lamb was plenty and it was so tender. The usual "gamey" flavors of lamb aren't there, and it just, wow. I can confidently say we were the most impressed by the lamb korma here. Even when we finished it, I had to really stop myself from licking the plate clean. This entree was the clear winner for me and I'd highly recommend the korma to anyone who loves a delicious creamy sauce.CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA - 15.95I'm more used to a savory chicken tikka masala, but this one leaned on the sweeter side - and I liked it! It was cooked nicely with plenty of bell peppers and onion, giving it an extra kick. While the flavors were great, I just wasn't as impressed with this entree compared to the other ones we got. If you want something on the "safe" or mainstream side (and you like a sweeter curry), I'd recommend this!PALAK PANEER - 14.95Another one of my favorites, and it was done decently well here. I liked that the paneer was seared to give it a bit more flavor. I enjoyed the palak paneer here, but I can't say it was anything extraordinary. Definitely above average, but not the best I've had. If you love spinach and paneer, then this one is for you!The portion sizes here are pretty good for DC pricing. They give you lots of rice here. You will not leave this restaurant hungry. Great Indian food, happy to come back if I'm ever craving their LAMB KORMA. Otherwise, I'm down to try another Indian restaurant before circling back.
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Mike H.
Oct 1, 2020
First time ever going to this restaurant....Upon walking in the owner continued to sit and ignore my presence until I asked "Is anyone working?"His response and the additional few minutes I waited should have made me leave but I tried to give them the benefit. Despite the fact I was the only customer in the restaurant.The woman who eventually appeared was of no help when I asked about the menu items. I ordered the lamb curry. When I got home I saw I was given a bowl full of lamb bones covered in sauce!I've ordered lamb curry from multiple places and I've never received a bigger pile of crap than the $14 meal I was served tonight. Ignore all the other reviews because currently this business is short changing/deceiving it's clients...
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Becky T.
Aug 4, 2021
I've never dined in here, but it is a great option for reasonably priced Indian take out. Many great vegetarian options. I'm addicted to their Veggie Samosas. Their Dal is also delicious.
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Nick P.
Oct 18, 2018
I feel like my standards for Indian food are high, but salt pepper definitely delivered!I tried the lamb vindaloo and have to say that the lamb was very good, the naan on point and sauce nicely made to order. I'm a huge fan of spicy and they really turned up the heat on my "extra spicy" request.I like the quality food in a shack kind of vibe, would definitely recommend!
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Jay C.
Dec 31, 2023
This place is the best Indian food i've ever had! The chicken Vindaloo was actually spicy and had so much flavor - and it had so much juicy chunk chicken! Would 100% recommend this place.
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Karen O.
Jan 29, 2023
All of the food I've tried was extremely good. The turn-around time for catered food is very fast however the tray covers aren't very secure so spills are commonplace and challenging to clean up if it happens in your vehicle.
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