Dishes Of India

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    $$ Indian
    Closed11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

    Location & Hours

    Mon

    • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Tue

    • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Wed

    • Closed

    Thu

    • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Fri

    • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    • 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    Sat

    • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    • 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    Sun

    • 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    About the Business

    Experience the finest in Indian cuisine at the Dishes of India restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia. Considered by many to be the best Indian dining in the Washington D.C. area, Dishes of India is located in Alexandria's Belle View Shopping Center, with plenty of free parking. As you enter the Dishes of India's dining room, you will be seduced by a delightful exotic spiced aroma. And what a dining room it is, very pleasant, light colored, with traditional pink tablecloths and comfortable chairs. Chef Ramanand Bhatt and Chef Sohan Singh have devoted over 70 years total to the art of cooking, and you will taste this dedication in every bite at Dishes of India. On the weekends you will find Chef's Specials. Dishes of India prepares traditional Indian food from all corners of India. Specialties of Dishes of India include Mughlai, Tandoori, Charcoal Barbeque Grill and Indian Curries.…

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      Is this place halal?

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      I will find out for you. They were out on Monday. They had a death in the family. I called the restaurant today and they said the boxes of meat they get say "HALAL" on… more

      Mary B. 
      3 years ago

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      Luisa G.
      Washington, DC
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      Apr 17, 2024

      Delicious food! I especially love the Paneer Tikka appetizer. The service is great and when we choose to carry out, the food is ready on time. This is one of my favorite restaurants :).

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      Kasi M.
      Alexandria, VA
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      Mar 7, 2023

      We had a great first experience with Indian cuisine this past weekend. We went in for the buffet so we could try several things. We were greeted and seated in a timely manner despite a large party heading in before us. Everything was smelled amazing and so fresh. The waitstaff were dressed up and the decor was nice with table clothes and dishes. A nice added touch.

      I stayed away from anything with curry or presumed spicy as it isn't my thing. I was pleasantly surprised with how minor the heat was in the dishes. While others might complained it was a selling point for me and our toddler.

      Everything was so yummy and I found many things I liked.

      I didn't care for the desserts but I'm ok with that. We will most certainly be returning.

      Potato stir fry, tandoori chicken, shrimp, creamed spinach and Naan Bread   Mango Lassi
      Our toddler enjoying her Naan Bread and Mango Lassi as well as rice and shrimp
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      Lucy M.
      Arlington, VA
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      Dec 4, 2022

      I'm sorry but I can't be disingenuous.... This is probably the most Americanize Indian food I've eaten.....

      First off- tandoori wings- edible, flavorful but nothing like tandoori wings I've had in the past from other restaurants.

      The chicken Tikka was subpar in flavor, spice and execution.

      The Lamb Biryani- mediocre at best... the rice was dry, spices were inconsistent- I didn't finish this dish but for the most part, the heat, spice and flavor was lacking. Throughout the entire dish, i had 4 overcook pieces of lamb....

      If you do not like authentic heat and spice this might be a perfect restaurant for you. However, I am West Indian and caribbean so the flavor profiles I was expecting.. severely lacked FOR ME!

      If you are new to Indian cuisines - this is a great starting point

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      Charles M.
      Mililani, HI
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      Feb 18, 2024

      Excellent food, huge menu and great staff. The ambience is surprising for a strip mall restaurant. I think this is the best overall restaurant south of old town.

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      Drove here for a meal and came in the door at 2:10 thinking since it's a buffet we had :15 to eat because the time is advertised open till 2:30. Walked in and no one was at the front. Buffet looked empty then two young guys came finally came out from the kitchen. They told us if we want anything to eat we would have to take it home?! I guess if you want to eat here plan on it closing at 2, not 2:30 as posted. Wasted a trip. Rude staff. Bummer.

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      Jun 25, 2023

      Food is always good!! Great service and easy ordering online! It's a nice restaurant. It's kind of small but quaint.

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      D G.
      NH, NH
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      Jan 29, 2024

      A longtime favorite of ours, Dishes of India never disappoints. Both the food and service are wonderful for dine in or take out. We love the lunch buffet as well.

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      Caroline K.
      Annandale, VA
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      Apr 22, 2023

      Holy moly was I blown away! A hidden little gem on the highway! We ordered the Butter Chicken and garlic naan bread. Good lord the food was good!
      We are very impressed with this restaurant and will be coming back again and again!

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      Sammy M.
      Northwest Washington, Washington, DC
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      Dec 12, 2022

      Dishes of Indian was my first experience with Indian food,
      My boyfriend introduced me to this place and now I make him bring me back all the time hahaha
      One of the best cuisine in the world, now Indian food is one of my favorites and this place is responsible for it :) thank you dishes of India!

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      Robin W.
      Alexandria, VA
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      Aug 13, 2023

      Always love this place. Service and food gets an A++. I love the butter chicken, and zucchini dish are my favorite dishes. For desert the rice pudding is great. Thanks!

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