1560 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Oakberry, La Jolie Bleue Bakery & Cafe, Bharati and before them the longtime home to Dolcezza
Thanks to Eric for sending the latest: “New “Indian street food” restaurant, Delhi Belly, is “opening soon” (more…)
1301 H Street, NE previously home to Kitchen Cray
Thanks to G. for sending the updated photos from H Street, NE: “Confirmed!” (more…)
Indigo’s original delicious home remains at 243 K Street, NE in NoMa. Check out their menus here.
Whoa, somehow missed this but Indigo shared an update for their plans to open a 2nd spot at North Cap and Bryant Street, NW a few weeks ago:
“We wanted to provide an update on our plans to expand to Bloomingdale. While we were met with tremendous enthusiasm and support from many, we also encountered some opposition that led us to the difficult decision of withdrawing our application to open Indigo’s second location. (more…)
3115 14th Street, NW
Check out all the menus here.
From a press release:
“Tamashaa Indian Restaurant, a rising icon in Washington DC’s vibrant culinary landscape, proudly announces the launch of its dynamic new menu—an innovative blend of traditional Indian flavors and modern global influences. Carefully crafted by Director of Culinary, Chef Manoj Goel, the new menu features over 40 imaginative dishes, redefining Indian dining with flair, flavor, and finesse. (more…)
Karravaan’s dining room photo by Birch Thomas
From a press release:
“Diners will feel transported to faraway, spice-rich lands at Karravaan (325 Morse St. NE), the gorgeous, 3,696-square-foot new restaurant set to open in the Union Market District on Thursday, June 19.
Karravaan is the brainchild of Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya, owner of the popular 14th Street restaurant Pappe, who drew inspiration from across Persian, Portuguese, Indian, Turkish and Tibetan culinary traditions for his second DC outing. Astonishing in its breadth and influences, the menu here spotlights the connections between these industrious Silk Road cultures and the ancient, criss-crossing roots of their spice-laden cuisines.
Firsts include (more…)
4000 Wisconsin Avenue, NW at Upton
Botiwalla — Chai Pani Restaurant Group’s fast-casual concept with four other locations — will also debut in D.C. at Upton Place.
I’m told: “Botiwalla is a celebration of India’s late night street food scene – with its craveworthy chaats and sizzling grilled meats. There’s a good bit of crossover on Chai Pani and Botiwalla menus…we’re hoping to open by the end of the year.” (more…)
photo by Tim Robison
From a press release:
“Chef Meherwan Irani will bring his James Beard Award–winning Indian street food to Washington, D.C. (from Asheville, N.C.), opening in the bustling Union Market District later this summer. (more…)
4221 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Gregg for sending.
Laliguras closed here in Van Ness back in August 2023. Looks like Tikka will be opening: (more…)
1325 5th Street, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending: (more…)
4221 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Laliguras closed here in Van Ness back in August 2023.
A liquor license application has now been filed for a new restaurant to be called Tikka (as in Tikka Masala): (more…)