Cafe of India Menu – Washington, DC

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Washington, DC

Cafe of India’s menu features a bevy of alluring flavors and palate-stimulating spices.Our guests are greeted by a warm atmosphere, and friendly courteous staff. Cafe of India offers an extensive wine selection, a wide variety of domestic and imported beers; especially Indian beers. The decor is elegant,warm,inviting and very romantic.Our gracious, knowledgeable servers delight you with their uncanny ability to anticipate your every need. Cafe of India has two levels for your dining experience. Our goal is to enhance our customer’s culinary experience by maintaining an air of authenticity and elegance.

Updated Indian dishes, traditional favorites & a lunch buffet in a refined, warm setting. Based on 258 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Cafe of India 20016

Address:
4909 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Phone: (202) 244-1395

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM
Saturday 12–3 PM, 4:30–10 PM
Sunday 12–3 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM

Menu

Dine In
Crackling Spinach
Crispy spinach with tamarind chutney & sliced dates		 $8.95
Mini Samosa
Pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes & green peas		 $5.95
Mix Appetizers
Chicken Kabobs/ Tilapia Fritters/Vegetable Pakora		 $9.95
Tava Eggplant
Grilled eggplant topped with shahi mushroom masala		 $8.95
Dorangi Aloo Chat
Sweet & savory potato chat		 $6.95
Ajwani Tilapia
Tilapia fritters coated with chick peas flour & carom seeds		 $7.95
Ginger Chili Shrimp
Shrimp marinated with ginger & red chilies servedwith tamarind sauce		 $8.95
Gobi Manchurian
Crisp cauliflower, sauteed onions & bell peppers coated with spicy & tangy sauce		 $7.95
Muttar Paneer Ki Tikki
Green peas & homemade cheese patties served with lime chutney		 $6.95
Mango Scallops
Grilled scallops coated with sweet & spicy mango sauce		 $9.95
Punjabi Tikki Chat
Spiced potato patties topped with yogurt sauce & mix chutneys		 $6.95
Kurkuri Calamari
Calamari deep fried with chick peas batter coated with black peppers & cumin seeds		 $7.95
Shahi Tandoori Khumb
Mushrooms marinated with original tandoori spices cooked in clay oven		 $7.95
Chicken Chilli
Chicken fritters with onion & peppers in chili sauce		 $8.95
Dahi Bhalla
Lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt sauce topped withchutneys		 $6.95
Cucumber Cumin Raita
Yogurt with fresh cucumber & roasted cumin		 $3.95
Papadum
Lentil crackers with cumin		 $2.95
Mango Chutney $3.95
Lime Chutney $3.95
Mixed Pickle $3.95
Lentil Spinach Soup $3.95
Chicken & Coriander Soup $3.95
Tomato Soup $3.95
Shrimp Coconut Masala
Shrimp cooked with coconut, mild spices & malt vinegar		 $16.95
Shrimp Kadai
Shrimp with sauteed onions & bell peppers cooked with authentic spices		 $16.95
Fish Curry
Tilapia cooked in traditional curry sauce		 $15.95
Fish Tikka Masala
Salmon cooked in creamy tomato sauce with bell peppers		 $16.95
Scallops Masala
Scallops & mix vegetables cooked with mild spices		 $17.95
Shrimp Sali Boti
Shrimp with apricots in creamy parsi gravy topped with potato sticks		 $16.95
Accari Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated with pickle spices cooked in clay oven		 $20.95
Mix Tandoori Platter
Salmon Tikka/Lamb Kabobs/Chicken Tikka		 $19.95
Murg Kabobs
Minced chicken marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven		 $15.95
Tandoori Chicken
Half chicken marinated with yogurt & authentic spices		 $16.95
Mint Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast cubes marinated with authentic spices cooked in clay oven		 $15.95
Salmon Tikka
Fillet of salmon marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven		 $18.95
Noorani Kabobs
Minced lamb marinated with diced onions & authentic spices cooked in clay oven		 $16.95
Seafood Platter
Combination of tandoori shrimp and salmon tikka		 $20.95
Murg Khumbwala
Chicken & mushrooms in traditional curry sauce		 $14.95
Palak Chicken
Chicken cooked with spinach		 $14.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cooked in aromatic masala sauce		 $14.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken & potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce		 $14.95
Chicken Makhani
Chicken cooked in creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek		 $14.95
Pistawala Chicken
Chicken in creamy pistachio sauce		 $14.95
Punjabi Chicken Curry
Traditional chicken curry		 $14.95
Keema Methi
Minced chicken cooked with fenugree & mild spices		 $14.95
Bhuna Lamb
Tasty mélange of lamb, bell peppers, onions cooked with mild spices		 $15.95
Daal Gosht
Authentic combination of creamy lentils & juicy lamb cubes		 $15.95
Lamb Kohlapuri
Aromatic lamb dish cooked in coconut sauce		 $15.95
Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in traditional curry		 $15.95
Palak Gosht
Spinach & lamb cubes cooked with authentic spices		 $15.95
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb & potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce		 $15.95
Lamb Jalfrezy
lamb chunks with vegetables cooked with authentic spices		 $15.95
Lamb Korma
Lamb cubes in creamy royal sauce		 $15.95
Chicken Biryani $14.95
Shrimp Biryani $16.95
Lamb Biryani $15.95
Vegetables Biryani $11.95
Naan $2.95
Puri $3.50
Roti $2.95
Garlic Naan $3.25
Cilantro Naan $3.25
Alu Paratha $3.95
Lacha Paratha $3.95
Onion Kulcha $3.95
Paneer Kulcha $3.95
Kashmiri Naan $3.95
Bread Basket
Naan/Garlic Naan/ Onion Kulcha		 $8.95
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese cubes in spiced creamy tomato gravy		 $12.95
Palak Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes in creamy spinach		 $12.95
Mix Vegetables Korma
Combination of mildly spiced mixed vegetable curry cooked with creamy sauce and spices		 $12.95
Hara Paneer Kofta
Cheese & spinach dumplings in kofta gravy		 $12.95
Kadai Paneer
Paneer with onions & bell peppers cooked withauthentic spices		 $12.95
Mushroom Masala
Mushroom, green peas & corn cooked with authentic spices		 $12.95
Daal Makhni
Slowly cooked creamy lentils & kidney beans		 $11.95
Chana Curry
Chick peas cooked in traditional curry sauce		 $12.95
Aloo Gobi
Cauliflower & potatoes cooked with ginger & spices		 $12.95
Palak Makki
Delicious combination of baby sweet corn & spinach		 $12.95
Bhindi Anardana
Green okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices		 $12.95
Tadka Daal
Yellow lentils cooked with mild spices		 $11.95
Aloo Palak
Spinach and potatoes cooked with authentic spices		 $12.95
Aloo Methi
Potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and fenugreek		 $12.95
Baigan Bharta
Mashed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and authentic spices		 $12.95
Caramel Carrot Halwa
Shredded carrots cooked at low heat withcardamom & milk topped with caramel & pistachio		 $5.95
Cardamom & Coconut Gulab Jamun
Cheese balls dipped in cardamom syrup garnished with coconut		 $5.95
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate molten cake with pistachio ice cream		 $7.95
Kaiser Pista Kheer
Traditional indian rice pudding cooked with pistachio & saffron		 $4.95
Homemade Ice Cream
Choice of any ice cream pistachio/mango/rose		 $5.95
Badami Rasmalai
Homemade cheese patties soaked in milk with nuts		 $6.95
Ice Cream Platter
Combination of mango, pistachio & rose ice creams		 $8.95
Mango Mousse Cake
Slice of mango mousse cake garnished with raspberry sauce		 $5.95
Delivery & Carry Out
Muttar Paneer Ki Tikki
Green peas & homemade cheese patties served with lime chutney		 $6.95
Mix Appetizers
Chicken Tikka/Lamb Kabobs/Vegetable Pakora		 $9.95
Gobi Manchurian
Crisp cauliflower, sauteed onions & bell peppers coated with spicy & tangy sauce.		 $7.95
Veg Samosa (3pcs)
Pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes & green peas		 $5.95
Ajwani Tilapia
Tilapia fritters coated with chick peas flour & carom seeds		 $7.95
Kurkuri Calamari
calamari dipped in chick peas batter coated with cumin seeds & black peppers		 $7.95
Punjabi Tikki
Spiced potato patties topped with yogurt sauce & mix chutneys		 $6.95
Dorangi Alu Chat
Sweet & savory potatoes chat		 $6.95
Shrimp Chili
Shrimp cooked with onions peppers in tangy spicy sauce		 $9.95
Lentil Spinach Soup $3.95
Tomato Soup $3.95
Chicken Cilantro Soup $3.95
Tandoori Chicken
Half chicken marinated with yogurt & authentic spices		 $16.95
Mint Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast cubes marinated with authentic spices cooked in clay oven		 $15.95
Salmon Tikka
Fillet of salmon marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven		 $18.95
Noorani Kabobs
Minced lamb marinated with diced onions & authentic spices cooked in clay oven		 $16.95
Accari Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated with pickle spices cooked in clay oven		 $20.95
Murg Kabobs
Minced chicken marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven		 $15.95
Mixed Tandoori Platter
Salmon Tikka/Lamb Kabobs/Chicken Tikka		 $19.95
Murg Malai Tikka
Chicken marinated with cream & original tandoori spices cooked in clay oven		 $16.95
Chicken Makhani
Chicken cooked in creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek		 $14.95
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken & potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce		 $14.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cooked in aromatic masala sauce		 $14.95
Palak Chicken
Chicken cooked with spinach		 $14.95
Keema Methi
Minced chicken with fenugreek& mild spice		 $14.95
Punjabi Chicken Curry
Traditional chicken curry		 $14.95
Pistawala Chicken
Chicken in creamy pistachio sauce		 $14.95
Lamb Kohlapuri
Aromatic lamb dish cooked in coconut sauce.		 $15.95
Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in traditional curry		 $15.95
Palak Gosht
Spinach & lamb cubes cooked with authentic spices		 $15.95
Bhuna Kudka
Tasty mélange of lamb, bell peppers, onions cooked with mild spices		 $15.95
Daal Gosht
Authentic combination of creamy lentils & juicy lamb cubes		 $15.95
Lamb Kohlapuri
Lamb chunks cooked vegetables cooked & authentic spices		 $15.95
Shrimp Kadai
Shrimp with sauteed onions & bell peppers cooked with authentic spices		 $16.95
Shrimp Coconut Masala
Shrimp cooked with coconut, mild spices & malt vinegar		 $16.95
Fish Tikka Masala
Salmon cooked in creamy tomato sauce with bell peppers		 $16.95
Fish Curry
Tilapia cooked in traditional curry sauce		 $15.95
Scallops Masala
Scallops & mix vegetables cooked with mild spices		 $17.95
Shrimp Sali Boti
Shrimp with apricots in creamy parsi gravy topped with potato sticks		 $16.95
Palak Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes in creamy spinach		 $12.95
Daal Makahni
Slowly cooked creamy lentils & kidney beans		 $11.95
Baigan Bharta
Mashed eggplant cooked with tomatoes, onion & authentic spices		 $12.95
Alu Gobi Adaraki
Cauliflower & potatoes cooked with ginger & spices		 $12.95
Channa Curry
Chick peas curry flavored with onions, turmeric, cumin, coriander and mango powder		 $12.95
Mushroom Masala
Mushroom, green peas & corn cooked with authentic spices		 $12.95
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese cubes in spiced creamy tomato gravy		 $12.95
Hara Paneer Kofta
Cheese & spinach dumplings in kofta gravy		 $12.95
Tadka Daal
Yellow lentils cooked with mild spices		 $11.95
Bhindi Anardana
Green okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices		 $12.95
Palak Makki
Delicious combination of baby sweet corn & spinach		 $12.95
Mix Vegetables Korma
Combination of mildly spiced mixed vegetable curry cooked with creamy sauce and spices		 $12.95
Chicken Biryani $14.95
Shrimp Biryani $16.95
Lamb Birayni $15.95
Vegetables Biryani $11.95
Roti $2.95
Traditional Naan $2.95
Garlic Naan $3.25
Cilantro Naan $3.25
Onion Kulcha $3.95
Puri $3.50
Paneer Kulcha $3.95
Lacha Partaha $3.95
Alu Paratha $3.95
Bread Combo
Combination of naan, garlic naan, onion kulcha		 $8.95
Raita
Yogurt with fresh cucumber & roasted cumin		 $3.95
Mango Chutney $3.95
Papadum (3pcs)
Lentil & cumin crackers		 $2.95
Mixed Pickles $3.95
Lime Chutney $3.95
Dahi Bhalla
Lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt		 $5.95
Gulab Jamun
Cheese balls dipped in cardamom syrup garnished with coconut		 $5.95
Carrot Halwa
Shredded carrots cooked at low heat with cardamom & milk topped with caramel & pistachio		 $5.95
Rasmalai
Homemade cheese patties soaked in milk with nuts		 $6.95
Cardamom Rice Pudding
Cooked with cardamom & pistachio		 $4.95
Mango Lassi $4.95
Rose Lassi $4.95
Salted Lassi $4.95
Chai Tea
indian hot tea boiled with authentic spicesale		 $3.00
Canned Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Gingerale		 $1.25
Bottle Water $1.25
Catering Menu
Muttar Paneer Ki Tikki
Green peas & homemade cheese patties served with lime chutney		 $40.00
Ajwani Tilapia
Tilapia fritters coated with chick peas flour & carom seeds		 $55.00
Chicken Tikka
Chicken cubes marinated with authentic spices & yogurt cooked in clay oven		 $55.00
Gobi Manchurian
Crisp cauliflower, sauteed onions & bell peppers coated with spicy & tangy sauce		 $40.00
Vegetable Pakora
Mix vegetable fritters		 $25.00
Chicken Chili
Chicken fritters & onion peppers coated with tangy & spicy sauce		 $50.00
Samosa
Pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes & green peas		 $30.00
Punjabi Tikki
Spiced potato patties topped with yogurt sauce & mix chutneys		 $40.00
Papadums Tray
Lentil & cumin crackers		 $20.00
Daal Makhani
Slowly cooked creamy lentils & kidney beans		 $35.00
Mushroom Masala
Mushroom, green peas & corn cooked with authentic spices		 $50.00
Vegetable Korma
Combination of seasoned vegetables in creamy sauce		 $50.00
Mashed Eggplant Bharta
Mashed eggplant cooked with onions & authentic spices		 $50.00
Chole Punjabi
Chick peas cooked in traditional curry sauce		 $50.00
Paneer Makhani
Homemade cheese cubes in spiced creamy tomato gravy		 $50.00
Palak Paneer
Homemade cheese cubes in creamy spinach		 $50.00
Palak Makki
Delicious combination of baby sweet corn & spinach		 $50.00
Alu Gobi Adraki
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with mild spices		 $50.00
Bhindi Anardana
Green okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices		 $50.00
Tadka Daal
Yellow lentils cooked with mild spices		 $35.00
Chicken Makhani
Chicken cooked in creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek		 $65.00
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken & potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce		 $65.00
Pistawala Chicken
Chicken in creamy pistachio sauce		 $65.00
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cooked in aromatic masala sauce		 $65.00
Chicken Curry
Traditional chicken curry		 $65.00
Chicken Mushroom
Chicken with mushrooms cooked in onion based gravy		 $65.00
Chicken Accari Masala
Breast of chicken cooked with pickle masala		 $65.00
Lamb Curry
Lamb cooked in traditional curry		 $75.00
Lamb Saag
Spinach & lamb cubes cooked with authentic spices		 $75.00
Daal Gosht
Authentic combination of lentils & lamb cubes		 $75.00
Bhuna Lamb
Tasty mélange of lamb, bell peppers, onions cooked with mild spices		 $75.00
Lamb Kohlapuri
Aromatic lamb dish cooked in coconut sauce		 $75.00
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb & potatoes cooked in spicy vindaloo sauce		 $75.00
Shrimp Kadai
Shrimp with sauteed onions & bell peppers cooked with authentic spices		 $95.00
Fish Curry
Tilapia cooked in traditional curry sauce		 $95.00
Shrimp Coconut Masala
Shrimp cooked with coconut, mild spices & malt vinegar		 $95.00
Fish Tikka Masala
Salmon cooked in creamy tomato sauce with bell peppers		 $95.00
Mint Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast cubes marinated with authentic spices cooked in clay oven		 $70.00
Noorani Kabobs
Minced lamb marinated with diced onions & authentic spices cooked in clay oven		 $75.00
Murg Kabobs
Minced chicken marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven		 $65.00
Salmon Tikka
Salmon marinated with tandoori spices cooked in clay oven		 $95.00
Chicken Biryani $50.00
Shrimp Biryani $70.00
Lamb Biryani $60.00
Plain Rice Pulao $20.00
Tray Of Naan Bread $30.00
Assorted Tray Of Breads
Includes onion kulcha, garlic naan, naan		 $40.00
Tray Of Roti
Wheat bread		 $30.00
Cardamom & Coconut Gulab Jamun
Cheese balls dipped in cardamom syrup garnished with coconut		 $40.00
Caramel Carrot Halwa
Shredded carrots cooked at low heat with cardamom & milk		 $35.00
Badami Rasmalai
Homemade cheese patties soaked in milk with nuts		 $50.00
Kaiser Pista Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding cooked with pistachio & saffron		 $30.00
Suzi Ka Halwa
Classic Indian semolina pudding cooked with vegetable oil and sugar syrup garnished with almonds and raisins		 $35.00
Standard Package
Includes 1 appetizer, 2 vegetarian dishes, 2 Non vegetarian dishes with Breads & Rice		 $20.95
Royal Package
Includes 2 appetizers, 2 vegetarian dishes, 2 non vegetarian dishes, 1 Seafood Dish, 1 Dessert, Breads & Rice		 $26.95
Lunch Menu
Monday
Chicken Makhani, Chicken Chilli, Bhaji, Alu Vada, Channa Curry, Dhaba Daal. Dessert Rice Pudding		 $11.95
Tuesday
Bhindi, Moong Daal, Eggplant Bharta, Chicken Curry, Chicken Korma, Alu Bihari. Dessert Carrot Halwa		 $11.95
Wednesday
Chicken Makhani, Chicken Palak White Meat, Gajar Paneer, Mushroom Manchurian, Alu Baigan, Daal. Dessert Suzi Halwa		 $11.95
Thursday
Chicken Makhani, Murg Mirch Masala, Alu Gobi, Bhaji, Channa Daal, Makki Saag. Dessert Rice Pudding		 $11.95
Friday
Chicken Makhani, Fish Malabar, Mushroom Masala, Chana Saag, Moong Daal, Mix Tava Veg. Dessert Gulab Jamun		 $11.95
Saturday
Chicken Makhani, Lamb Biryani, Channa Curry, Cabbage Masala, Alu Saag, Dhaba Daal. Dessert Carrot Halwa		 $12.95
Sunday
Shrimp Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Bhindi, Muttar Paneer, Channa Daal, Mix Tava Veg. Dessert Rice Pudding		 $12.95

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Reviews

Christopher Yandell
Some of the best Indian food I’ve had in DC. I liked the chicken tikka masala specifically because it was very rich and creamy. A lot of places make it watery which I don’t like, but Cafe of India made it perfectly.

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Nitin Pali
First time visiting cafe of India, little small cozy restaurant in DC, Telneytown.

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Silky Sarkar
Very good authentic food and customer service was also great. Best Indian place in the Georgetown area!!!

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Chadia Sika
Best Indian food ever! My new favorite spot. The staff was amazing, the food was delicious. This is the place to go if you want try new Indian foods.

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David Sullivan
Great Indian food, and one of the best restaurants in our neighborhood. We have been about six times in the last year, and we always really enjoy the food. Chicken with pistachio sauce and lamb chops are among the standout dishes. Try it!

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Nathan Vassey
This is an absolutely wonderful place to eat. The ambiance is comfortable, quiet, and clean. The food is absolutely delicious; savory meat with delicious curry and don’t forget to get naan because it brings the whole meal together. And to top it all off, the owner could not be more hospitable. When a drink spilled on our table, he helped us move to another table and even have us a second dish for free. He went above and beyond. I appreciated his efforts.

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Elijah Prattis
I never had authentic Indian food and people pointed me here. I’m Very, Very, VERY, pleased and they have a new regular customer. They treat you like family from the time you walk in to the time you leave. I got the Bhula Lamb and Garlic Naan, it’s to die for. Thank you so much team at the Cafe of India, you all are truly the Epitome of Hospitality in the restaurant world.

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Elaine Guevara
Update 2022: we left DC three years ago and never stopped missing Cafe of India. On a trip back, it was our first meal. I’m surprised this place doesn’t have even closer to five stars.

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Jose Amaro
This restaurant is a truly delightful Indian dining experience. We tried several plates and loved them all. The service was exceptional, and the restaurant is very clean and inviting.

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Vishaka Datta
I’ve been a regular here for the last three years for both lunch and dinner. The lunch thalis are consistently great with a menu that changes each day. The chai is very authentic. I’ve tried much of their dinner menu over the years, and the mattar paneer ki tikki and bhindi anardaana stand out. The service has been courteous and excellent all the way through, and is my only go-to Indian place on this side of town.

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