Jyoti Indian Cuisine Menu – Washington, DC

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Washington, DC

Jyoti Indian Cuisine was opened in Adams Morgan, Washington DC in the year 1998, we have been successfully serving the Washington metropolitan area for more than 2 decades now. We serve authentic Indian food with a wide choice of non-vegetarian, vegetarian, and vegan options. We cater for all occasions for any number of people, we use only the best natural spices and ingredients hand-picked by our Chef personally and all the meats served are Halal.

The entire staff of Jyoti Indian Cuisine welcomes you for a great dining experience!

Traditional cuisine from North & South India served in brick-walled storefront with sidewalk tables. Based on 507 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Jyoti Indian Cuisine 20009

Address:
2433 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Phone: (202) 518-5892

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Hours

Thursday 12–10 PM
Friday 12–11 PM
Saturday 12–11 PM
Sunday 12–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
12–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 12–10 PM
Wednesday 12–10 PM

Menu

Imported Beer
Pacifico $8.00
Signature Drinks
Alabama Slammer
Southern Comfort, Sloe Gin, Amaretto, Orange Juice
$12.00
Tequila Sunrise
Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine
$12.00
Spicy Cilantro Chili Margarita
Souza Gold Tequila, Fresh Cilantro, Indian Chilies, Ttiple Sec, Sour Mix.
$12.00
Tamarind Margarita
Souza Gold Tequila, Tamarind syrup, Triple sec, Sour mix.
$12.00
Appetizers
Vegetable Samosa (1 Pcs)
1 piece. Fried triangular – shaped crispy turnovers filled with seasoned potatoes and peas.
$3.00
Spinach Samosa (1 Pcs)
1 piece. Fried triangular – shaped crispy turnovers filled with seasoned spinach.
$3.00
Samosa Chaat
1 piece. Deconstructed vegetable samosa topped with spicy chickpeas, chopped red onions, sweet yoghurt, cilantro, and tamarind chutney.
$9.00
Palak Chaat
Crispy fried baby spinach topped with chopped red onions, sweet mangoes, tomatoes, and combination of trio chutneys.
$10.00
Vegetable Bhajiya
5 Pieces. Cut onions, fresh vegetables, and spinach in a chickpea flour deep fried with fresh herbs.
$8.00
Papari Chaat
Fried flour crisps, chick peas, sweet yoghurt, cilantro and tamarind chutney.
$9.00
Bhel Puri
A snack with iconic status in Western India, Bhelpuri is low-fat, nutritious and delicious street food. Puffed rice, chick pea, chopped onions and cilantro tempered with trio sauces.
$9.00
Vegetable Platter
An assortment of vegetable samosa, spinach samosa and vegetable bhajia.
$10.00
Chicken Wings
Spicy broiled wings cooked in clay oven.
$11.00
Chicken – 65
Boneless chicken deep fried and sauteed with red onions, cumin seeds, curry leaves and mild spices originally from Chennai, South India.
$11.00
Soups & Salads
Dal Soup
Lentil soup flavored with mild house spices.
$7.00
Mulligatawny Soup
Traditional lentil soup with a touch of chicken broth and mild spices.
$7.00
Green Salad
Seasonal fresh garden salad served with dressing.
$7.00
Chicken Salad
Boneless grilled chicken tossed with chopped fresh salad served with dressing.
$10.00
Vegetarian-Entrees are served with rice
Paneer Makhini
Homemade cheese cooked in a creamy rich tomato base sauce.
$17.00
Kadhai Paneer
Homemade cheese sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and exotic spices.
$17.00
Saag Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked with fenugreek leaves and spinach.
$17.00
Mutter Paneer
Homemade cheese cooked with peas and mild house spices.
$17.00
Malai Koftha
Croquettes made with homemade cheese, potatoes, nuts and raisins simmered in a mild creamy sauce.
$17.00
Tawa Bhindi
Fresh cut okra sauteed with onions, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and mild spices.
$16.00
Aloo Gobhi
Potatoes and cauliflower tossed with cumin seeds, mild spices, and fresh herbs.
$16.00
Chana Masala
Chickpeas slowly simmered with onions, tomatoes and mild spices.
$16.00
Kadi Pakora
Vegetable fritters in a chick pea and yoghurt base sauce.
$16.00
Dhan Saag
Spinach and lentils cooked with a special blend of house spices.
$16.00
Vegetable Curry
Seasonal fresh vegetables cook with chef’s special choice of spices.
$16.00
Tadka Yellow Dal
Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes, mustard seeds, curry leaves and mild spices.
$16.00
Dal Makhini
Black lentils cooked with ginger, garlic, and mild spices simmered overnight on a charcoal fire. Contains dairy.
$16.00
Baingan Bhartha
Clay oven roasted eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.
$16.00
Saag Makai
Spinach and corn slow cooked with fenugreek leaves and exotic house spices.
$16.00
Aloo Saag
Spinach and potatoes cooked with mild house spices.
$16.00
Aloo Mutter
Potatoes cooked with peas and mild spices.
$16.00
Vegetable Vindaloo
Seasonal fresh vegetables cooked in a fiery Goan sauce.
$16.00
From Our Clay Oven-Entrees are served with rice
Tandoori Chicken
Half a chicken marinated in yoghurt, ginger and house spices then cooked in a clay oven.
$20.00
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breast marinated in our house special spices and herbs then cooked in a clay oven.
$20.00
Beef Seekh Kabab
Ground beef seasoned with fresh herbs and exotic house spices then cooked in clay oven.
$19.00
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Boneless lamb marinated with special blend of house spices then cooked in a clay oven.
$21.00
Shrimp Tikka
Shrimp marinated with a blend of handpicked spices then cooked in a clay oven.
$22.00
Tandoor Red Snapper
Whole red snapper seasoned with chef’s special blend of spices then grilled in a clay oven.
$22.00
Tandoor Salmon
Salmon marinated in yoghurt, delicately spiced and cooked in a clay oven.
$23.00
Ginger Lamb Chops
Tender chops marinated in a fresh ginger paste and mild spices grilled to your choice.
$25.00
Goat- Bone In – Entrees are served with rice
Goat Curry – Bone In
Goat meat slow cooked in a traditional curry sauce with assorted house blend of spices.
$21.00
Goat Nilgiri Korma – Bone In
Goat meat cooked with fresh mint, cilantro and mild spices.
$21.00
Goat Saag – Bone In
Goat meat simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices.
$21.00
Goat Bhuna – Bone In
Goat meat intensely flavored and slow cooked until the meat is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices.
$21.00
Goat Vindaloo – Bone In
Goat meat marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce.
$21.00
Kadai Goat – Bone In
Goat meat sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and exotic house spices.
$21.00
Chicken & Lamb-Entrees are served with rice
Chicken Makhini (Butter Chicken)
Clay oven grilled chicken, cooked in a rich tomato cream sauce with mild spices. Chicken Makhini popularly known as Butter Chicken is a classic staple of Indian Cuisine.
$20.00
Chicken Masala (Tikka Masala)
Clay oven grilled chicken, simmered in fenugreek and onion sauce with mild spices.
$20.00
Chicken Nilgiri Korma
Chicken cooked with fresh mint, cilantro, and mild spices.
$20.00
Chicken Saag
Chicken simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices.

$20.00
Kadai Chicken
Chicken sautéed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and exotic house spices.
$20.00
Chicken Curry
Classic chicken curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.
$20.00
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce.
$20.00
Chicken Bhuna
This is an intensely flavored dish that’s slow cooked until the meat is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices.
$20.00
Lamb Nilgiri Korma
Boneless lamb cooked with fresh mint, cilantro and mild spices.
$21.00
Lamb Rogan Josh
An exotic lamb curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.
$21.00
Lamb Saag
Boneless lamb simmered with spinach, fenugreek, and mild spices.
$21.00
Lamb Vindaloo
Boneless lamb marinated with vinegar, chilies, and spices then cooked with potatoes in a fiery Goan sauce.
$21.00
Lamb Bhuna
This is an intensely flavored dish that’s slow cooked until the meat is tender and becomes infused with a selection of spices.
$21.00
Kadai Lamb
Boneless lamb sauteed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and exotic house spices.
$21.00
Seafood-Entrees are served with rice
Shrimp Vindaloo
Shrimp cooked with potatoes, vinegar, chilies, and spices in a fiery Goan sauce.
$22.00
Goan Shrimp Curry
Shrimp cooked in an exotic blend of select spices and coconut milk.
$22.00
Goan Fish Curry
Tilapia fillet cooked with ginger, tomatoes, a coconut based curry.
$20.00
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Clay oven grilled shrimp, simmered in fenugreek and onion sauce with mild spices.
$22.00
Choice of Biryani
Biryani
Biryani is a flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices cooked with your choice.
$19.00
Goat Biryani
Biryani is a flavorful long grained basmati rice preparation with aromatic herbs and spices cooked with goat meat.
$21.00
Breads
Naan
A soft white flour bread.
$4.00
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread.
$3.50
Garlic Naan
A soft white flour bread topped with fresh chopped garlic.
$5.00
Rock Salt Cilantro Naan
A soft white flour bread sprinkled with sea salt and topped with fresh cilantro.
$5.00
Lachha Paratha
A layered whole wheat bread topped with butter.
$4.50
Pudina Paratha
A layered whole wheat bread topped with dry mint.
$4.50
Paratha
Whole wheat bread with your choice of stuffing.
$5.00
Kulcha
White flour bread with your choice of stuffing.
$5.00
Chilly Cheese Naan
A soft white flour bread stuffed with cheddar cheese and fresh Indian chilies.
$5.50
Side Orders
Cucumber Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber and roasted cumin, a cooling accompaniment with any dish.
$5.00
Mango Chutney
Asafetida and curry flavored sweet mango chutney.
$3.00
Papadam
Thin crispy wafers made from chickpeas flour served with a combination of trio chutneys.
$4.00
Steamed Basmati Rice
Steamed Basmati rice.
$3.00
Masala Onions
Onion salad.
$3.00
Dessert
Rice Kheer
One of the most popular kheer recipes made in northern India.
$6.00
Gulab Jamun
Milk dumplings fried and dipped in rose flavored syrup.
$6.00
Rasmalai
Famous Indian dessert made of homemade cheese served with sweetened milk and garnished with pistachios.
$6.00
Ghajar Ka Halwa
Grated carrots simmered with nuts, raisins, and sweetened milk.
$6.00
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Soft Drinks $3.00
Ice Tea $3.00
Bottled Water $2.50
Perrier
Sparkling water.
$4.00
Mango Lassie
Mango flavored thickened yogurt drink.
$6.00
Lassie (Sweet/ Salt) $5.00
Juice (Cranberry/ Mango/ Orange) $5.00
Hot Masala Chai
Cardamom flavored Indian hot tea.
$4.00

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Reviews

Buddy Newell
Loved everything about this place! Great atmosphere and reasonable service. The food was authentic and most outstanding. Even better the portions were just right. Had the goat, chicken and vegetarian dishes and loved it all!

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Orhan Ceka
Jyoti Indian Cuisine in Washington DC transported us to India with its unassuming yet homely ambiance. The simplicity was refreshing, creating an atmosphere that felt just like home. The servers added a warm touch with their exceptional hospitality, making us feel truly welcome.

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Shelby Bennett
Curry, butter chicken, and garlic naan were all very impressive. I loved that the curries came in a dish with a tea light underneath to keep them warm while eating. I left feeling very full and satisfied.

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Irma M
Wonderful spot to eat. Food is great, bomb, fantastic……fire. Recommend Chicken Masala. I have also had their salmon and definitely gotta try the tandoori chicken. If it’s cold out get the Chai hot hea, the real Chai not that fake wanna be Chai sold at coffee shops. If it’s hot out get a Mango Lassi, perfect for a hot day. Can’t leave without ordering Naan. Pricing is in line with the amount of food and quality. If you like flavor and spice this is the place for you.

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Mohammad Al Abdallah
Amazing food! People here are kind and friendly. Food is absolutely amazing.

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Sai Pratap
This place has amazing food and drinks.Enjoy the happy hours deal. Definitely visit if you are in DC and in the mood for Indian food or even just to grab a beer. It’s worth checking out 🙂

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HumanFairy
The service is great when the young lady Mary (I believe that’s her name) is there. She’s so freaking sweet!! I love the kadai chicken and the vindaloo. 10/10 recommend. This is my favorite Indian place in the DMV. Parking can be hard to find Thurs-Saturday so metro to Colombia Heights and walk.

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Deepha Karthik
As tourists, it was a delight for us to find such an authentic Indian cuisine in DC, the staff were very friendly and the food and service was top notch. We loved the Thali Meals and Tikka Masala with Naan. Your quest for good desi food in DC ends here 🙂

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Rathin Vora
Service and atmosphere 100% marks. Personal feeling is not an authentic Indian food. I felt personally taste was missing. Garlic Nan – do not order. That’s not garlic Nan that is Nan and on top of that garlic is dropped

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vinod kumar
Service is too fast and friendly here.Ambience is also good.I had chicken 65 and Butter Chicken both tastes good.Must try if you are in dc.

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