Aroma Restaurant
With two locations in Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Aroma Restaurants has been serving the area for the past 13 years. The sophisticated, posh restaurant offers an exhaustive menu featuring authentic Indian appetizers, soups, tidbits, and vegetarian and nonvegetarian entrees. Be sure to try the Chef's Recommendation that includes platters of tandoori (marinated and chargrilled lamb and chicken) along with bread. Dishes are medium-spicy unless specified. The Arlington locale also offers Executive Luncheons featuring an assortment of Indian dishes that traditionally go together.
Aroma Restaurant
4052 S. 28th St.
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 575-8800
aromarestaurant.com
Delhi Dhaba
Touted as one of the best "bargain restaurants" by The Washington Times, The Washington Post and the Journal; Delhi Dhaba specializes in North-Indian food which includes the mouth-watering Butter Chicken, Maa Ki Daal (lentils cooked in traditional Punjabi style), naan and pakoras. Along with 45 varieties of authentic Indian dishes, Delhi Dhaba in Arlington serves appetizing Tandoori chicken, a widely acclaimed Indian dish. The restaurant operates Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
2424 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-0008
delhidhaba.com
Sangam Restaurant
If you don't mind a tacky décor, visit Sangam Restaurant, a popular restaurant among locals. Conveniently located close to downtown Washington, Sangam serves regional specialties along with popular Indian dishes and offers an all-you-can-eat buffet. During your visit, be sure to ask your server about the award-winning wine list. Try dishes traditionally cooked in an every-day Indian home or the sizzling feast for kebab lovers. For seafood connoisseurs with a tolerance of spices, the hot and spicy Shrimp Vindaloo (shrimp cooked in a red sauce with authentic spices) and the fish Malabari Curry (fresh fish cooked in coconut milk) is a must-eat.
Sangam Restaurant
1211 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-2728
sangamrestaurant.com
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