Bindaas Bowls

Bindaas was definitely an interesting experience. At first, our server came off a bit distant—not particularly warm or friendly. But as the meal went on, he seemed to ease up and became noticeably more approachable. I'll admit, I had some preconceived notions going in. When I heard we were headed to an Indian restaurant, I expected strong, lingering aromas and was honestly a little worried about my clothes and hair absorbing the scent. To my surprise, that wasn’t an issue at all, which made it much easier to relax and enjoy the time with my colleagues. As for the food—it was fantastic. Everyone at the table ordered something different, and not a single dish disappointed. The presentation was colorful and vibrant, and the flavors were bold without being overwhelming. I’d absolutely come back again!

What a lovely find. This north Indian restaurant located in Foggy Bottom was a welcome treat after a hot afternoon on the golf course. Please forgive me in advance for not knowing the names of these items, but my descriptions should be helpful. The starters were an A+ we had roasted sweet potatoes (pictured) that were topped with tamarind sauce pomegranates and mint chutney. Enough for 2 people. We loved it so much we ordered it twice. We also had the vacation packages, which is a potatoes patty, similarly seasoned but spicier. My only negative was the portion size was 1 patty vs. 2. I ordered a tamarind honey clove drink, refreshing, but not sweet. For our entrees, we had the pan friend sea bass (pictured). It was a bit bland. However, the curry salmon (pictured) was very flavorful! My partner can't do dairy, and he couldn't eat any. We had the in-house made pomegranate sorbet for dessert, and it was very good. Not tart and surprisingly sweet. My only suggestion would be to add additional seafood items (there were only the two options that we ate as entrees and I think a shrimp dish that they were out of) as well as more options that don't use cow milk. Otherwise, we enjoyed our meal, save the same bass which was a B-. If add more items without milk, there were very few, we would retuen.

Service We stopped by Bindaas for a quick lunch and were promptly seated. The service was efficient, with our orders taken and served without delay. Taste We ordered two dishes, both of which were absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich and authentic without being overwhelmingly spicy, making them enjoyable for all palates. Ambiance The decor and atmosphere at Bindaas are stunning, with an authentic vibe that immediately transported me back to my time in India. It's a beautiful setting for any meal. Recommendation If you're in the mood for flavorful Indian cuisine in a charming and authentic environment, Bindaas is a must-visit. I'll definitely be returning to explore more of the menu!

The meal I got was pretty tasty, and the atmosphere seemed pleasant while I waited for my takeout- however, when I specifically ordered the paneer roll without chicken, making sure it was the vegetarian option at the register, I found out later when I left with my takeout that what they handed to me was a chicken roll. I needed a vegetarian dish for that day due to a religious holiday though I was still able to eat it later, however it could have been a more serious issue if I was allergic or it was absolutely not part of my diet. So, if you have serious dietary restrictions, I would be careful. For me, it was just annoying.