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1810 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20006 | 202-223-5043 | Web site »
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Neighborhood:

Downtown

Metro:

Farragut North (Red Line), Farragut West (Blue and Orange lines)

Cuisines:

Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan

Tags:

buffet, vegetarian friendly

hours:

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-3 pm, Sun noon-3 pm; Dinner: Sun-Thu 5-9 pm, Fri-Sat 5-10 pm

Atmosphere:

For Groups

Price:

$

Quick Take

Lucky us. Good Indian restaurants aren't an everyday find around here, and the arrival of Nirvana means more than just another place to get samosas and vindaloo.

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Editorial Review

2005 Dining Guide

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2005 Fall Dining Guide
By Tom Sietsema
Washington Post Magazine
Sunday, October 16, 2005

If your idea of Indian food is limited to samosas and a curry or two, the family-run Nirvana will open your eyes to a richer world: slender banana peppers stuffed with a paste of coconut, coriander, mint and nuts (the divine mara mari), and what looks like a toy top but is actually an edible flour shell with cloves, red pepper and cumin waiting inside to tease your tongue (the zippy khasta kachori). More familiar but no less satisfying are the crepe-like dosas filled with vegetables, and the beds of fragrant basmati rice, the best of which is flavored with tamarind, nuts and raisins. Nirvana also sets out a lunch buffet, which changes to reflect a different region of India each day; for less than $10 a person, it adds up to a lusty little tour. Watching over the pretty -- and sometimes chaotic -- dining room is Doler Shah, elegant in a sari and eager to introduce you to her personal take on meatless cooking.

 
 
 
 
 

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Horrible Service

Posted by Swati112 | Oct 21, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

The service was horrible enough to prevent me from ever returning or recommending the restaurant. After ordering, I was never notified of the closing time of the restaurant or the kitchen. Once the food arrived, no one came by to see if I needed anything else, the check was simply dropped off and the closing process began for the staff while I was still in the process of eating. After paying the bill, the manager told my table that we needed to leave as they were closing while I still had a full glass of wine on the table. I felt so rushed and unwelcomed. The manager did not seem to care at all and just wanted us to leave. To me, the food was mediocre to deal with such terrible service.

Great Indian Food

Posted by johnetta | Apr 24, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

The food is excellent and so is the service. My organization celebrates staff birthdays there. Try it.

Best Indian food in town

Posted by s.ramaswami | Apr 03, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

I have never had a bad meal at Nirvana, and I go there several times a month. It's well cooked flavorful vegetarian Indian food, with every day showcasing a different regional cuisine.

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