Washington, DC
Best Indian in Washington.
Harry's top 10 Indian spots in Washington score 80–92 on the Harry Score. Prices run $ to $$.
The ratio is everything. You can tell within one mouthful whether the spice blend was built or poured from a jar. Harry does not require nuclear heat — he requires layering: base first, aromatics second, finish third. If the curry tastes the same at every temperature, the kitchen is not cooking. It is warming.
Ranked by Harry Score. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
Metro Spice
indian
1005 1st St NE Suit 4, Washington
4.9 across 244 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
$$
Harry
92
Worth It
81
Tamashaa - Modern Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
indian · halal
3115 14th St NW, Washington
4.8 across 1.5k Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
$$
Harry
87
Worth It
79
Pink Saffron
indian
1201 S Joyce St, Arlington
4.8 across 262 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
$$
Harry
87
Worth It
79
Spice Kraft Indian Bistro
indian · vegan
1135 N Highland St, Arlington
4.7 across 995 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; traditional & modern Indian dishes served in a sophisticated nook with ornate….
$$
Harry
86
Worth It
78
Spice Kraft ( Alexandria )
indian · vegan
2607 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
4.7 across 775 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
$$
Harry
85
Worth It
78
Sundara Indian Restaurant & Cafe
indian · cafe
1320 Braddock Pl Ste 105, Alexandria
4.9 across 376 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Caveat: A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
$$
Harry
85
Worth It
78
Indochen Old Town
indian
1615 King St, Alexandria
4.7 across 448 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
$$
Harry
85
Worth It
78
VEGZ
indian · vegetarian
2120 18th St NW BSMT, Washington
4.7 across 757 Google reviews; compact, low-key eatery preparing vegetarian & vegan Indian staples including curries….
$
Harry
81
Worth It
78
RASA
indian · vegetarian
485 K St NW, Washington
4.6 across 804 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; casual, colorful Indian restaurant doling out custom bowls, snacks & sweets, plus….
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
76
Masala Story
indian · vegan
3301 12th St NE #4008, Washington
4.6 across 869 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; unfussy, easygoing operation serving traditional Indian cuisine plus beer & wine.
$
Harry
80
Worth It
77
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Questions Harry gets about Indian in Washington
- What is the best Indian restaurant in Washington?
- Metro Spice tops Harry's Indian list for Washington right now, with a Harry Score of 92/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score Indian restaurants in Washington?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
- Are there tourist-trap Indian restaurants in Washington to avoid?
- Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.