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From Herbivore Indian Cuisine's website

From Herbivore Indian Cuisine's website

Herbivore Indian Cuisine

Indian · Washington

Closed

opens 8am tomorrow

By phone

orders & questions

Call to order · (202) 621-7502

What to order

from the menu

Indian — food to try

3 on this menu
  1. Butter chicken✓ On the menu · $13.50

    Tandoori chicken in a tomato-cream sauce — the gateway curry.

    Here it's “Daal Makhani”.

  2. Chana masala✓ On the menu · $13.99

    Chickpeas in a spiced tomato-onion gravy; the vegetarian benchmark.

  3. Biryani✓ On the menu · $15.99

    Layered rice and meat, steamed together. A meal on its own.

    Here it's “Vegetable Biryani”.

Menu

from the website · 2026-09-02

Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.

Appetizers

  • Vegetable pakoraV-GFMixed vegetable fritters banded with chickpeas flour. Comes with a side of mint and tamarind sauce.$6.99
  • Paneer PakoraGFIndian cheese delicately battered in seasoned chickpea flour and fried. Comes with a side of mint and tamarind sauce.$8.99
  • Vegetable SamosaVTwo crisp turnovers filled with mildly spiced potatoes and green peas. Comes with a side of mint and tamarind sauce.$6.99
  • Palak ChaatV-GFSeasoned Crispy fried spinach with potatoes, chickpeas, garnished with onions and cilantro, comes with mint, yoghurt and tamarind sauce on the side.$8.99
  • Paani PooriVHollow dough balls stuffed with seasoned potatoes, chickpeas, onions, cilantro, served with spicy tangy water.$7.99
  • Vegetarian ManchurianV-GFCrispy fried vegetable balls dunked in slightly sweet, sour and hot manchurian sauce.$7.49
  • Medhu VadaV-GFDeep fried lentil donuts cooked with mild spices served with vegetable puree(sambar) and coconut, tomato sauce on the side.$9.99
  • Idli SambarGFSteamed rice and lentil cakes served with vegetable puree (sambar) and coconut, tomato sauce on the side.$10.99
  • Aalo Tikki ChaatTwo Mildly spiced potato patties with a thin layer of lentils topped with chickpeas, seasoned onions, tamarind sauce, green chili sauce and yoghurt sauce.$7.99
  • Vegetable Samosa ChaatTwo crispy vegetable turnovers topped with chickpeas, spiced onions and green, tamarind, Yoghurt chutney.$9.99
  • Fried ChilliV-GFFried Jalapeños battered with seasoned chickpea flour. Comes with a side of mint and tamarind sauce.$6.50
  • Chicken PakoraBoneless chicken strips battered with seasoned chickpea flour, deep fried. Comes with tamarind and mint sauce.$8.99
  • Spring RollsVMix vegetable spring rolls. Comes with sweet chilli sauce.$6.99
  • Seekh Kabob bitesChicken seekh kabob, served with mint chilli sauce.$10.99
  • Bread PakoraVPotato sandwich coated with seasoned chickpea flour, deep fried. Comes with mint and tamarind sauce.$5.99
  • Masala WingsSeasoned deep fried Chicken wings, tossed in seasoned bell peppers and onions.$9.95

Vegetarian Entrées

  • Chili PaneerGFCubes of handmade indian cheese in a sweet and spicy chili sauce with bell peppers and onions.$17.49
  • Mutter PaneerGFGreen peas and cubes of handmade indian cheese in a mildly spiced gravy.$17.49
  • Kadai PaneerGFCubes of handmade indian cheese, in an onion and bell peppers and tomato based gravy.$17.49
  • Shahi PaneerGFCubes of handmade indian cheese in a creamy cashew nut sauce.$17.49
  • Saag PaneerGFCooked and seasoned spinach with cubes of handmade indian cheese.$17.99
  • Vegetable KormaGFA mix of fresh house vegetables in a creamy cashew nut sauce.$17.99
  • Malai KoftaGFFried Vegetable, Indian handmade cheese and potato dumpling in a creamy cashew nut sauce.$17.99
  • Daal MakhaniProtein rich lentils cooked overnight in a butter based seasoning.$13.50
  • Daal TadkaV-GFProtein rich split yellow lentils cooked with onion ginger and garlic in mild spices.$13.50
  • Aalo Gobi MasalaV-GFFresh Cauliflower and potatoes cooked in mildly spiced gravy.$15.99
  • Bhindi MasalaV-GFFresh Okra sautéed in chopped tomatoes and onions with mild spices.$15.99
  • Kari PakoraGFVegetable fritters banded with chickpea flour, in a yogurt based gravy.$14.50
  • Chana MasalaV-GFSeasoned chickpeas simmered in a tomato and onion based gravy with black seeds.$13.99
  • RajmaV-GFSeasoned Kidney beans in a mild onion based gravy.$13.99
  • Paneer Tikka MasalaGFCubes of handmade Indian Cheese in a creamy tomato based gravy.$16.99
  • Baingan BhartaV-GFMashed Eggplant seasoned in Indian spices, cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic.$15.50
  • Aloo MutterV-GFGreen peas and cubes of potatoes in a mildly spiced gravy.$15.99
  • Saag MushroomV-GFSeasoned spinach and mushroom. Ask for Vegan.$16.99
  • Mutter MushroomV-GFGreen peas and mushrooms in a mildly spiced gravy.$16.99
  • Saag AlooV-GFSeasoned cooked spinach with potatoes. Ask for vegan.$15.99
  • SambarV-GFTour lentils cooked with mixed vegetables in a mild gravy.$13.50
  • Paneer VindalooGFPaneer and potatoes in a spicy tangy gravy.$16.99

Chicken Entrées

  • Butter ChickenSeasoned and baked Boneless Chicken thigh in a creamy and buttery tomato sauce.$18.99
  • Chilli ChickenBoneless fried chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce with onions and bell peppers.$18.49
  • Chicken Tikka MasalaSeasoned and baked Boneless Chicken breast in an onion and tomato based sauce.$18.99
  • Kadai ChickenSeasoned Boneless chicken in an onion, bell peppers and tomato-based gravy.$18.49
  • Saag ChickenBoneless chicken in a seasoned spinach curry.$18.49
  • Chicken KormaSeasoned boneless chicken in a creamy cashew and coconut sauce.$18.99
  • Chicken CurrySeasoned boneless chicken in a blend of onions, tomato, ginger and garlic.$16.00
  • Chicken VindalooBoneless seasoned chicken and potatoes in a spicy tangy curry.$17.50

Lamb Entrées

  • Lamb CurrySeasoned boneless lamb in a blend of onions, tomato, ginger and garlic.$21.50
  • Lamb VindalooBoneless seasoned lamb and potatoes in a spicy tangy curry.$20.99
  • Lamb KormaSeasoned boneless Lamb in a creamy cashew and coconut sauce.$22.99
  • Lamb SaagSeasoned boneless lamb in a seasoned spinach curry.$21.50
  • Lamb RoganjoshSlow-cooked tender boneless lamb in a mild gravy with aromatic spices and sour cream.$21.50
  • Kadai LambSeasoned boneless lamb in an onion, bell pepper and tomato based gravy.$21.50

Biryani & Specials

  • Vegetable BiryaniGFBasmati Rice and mixed vegetables sautéed in a blend of ginger, garlic, onion, cumin, turmeric. Garnished with rose water and fried onions. Comes with a side of Raita.$15.99
  • Chicken BiryaniSeasoned Boneless Chicken in basmati rice, cooked in a blend of ginger, garlic, onion, cumin, turmeric. Garnished with rose water and fried onions Comes with a side of Raita.$17.99
  • Paneer BiryaniGFSeasoned Cubes of Indian Cheese in basmati rice, cooked in a blend of ginger, garlic, onion, cumin, turmeric. Garnished with rose water and fried onions. Comes with a side of Raita.$16.99
  • Lamb BiryaniSeasoned boneless in basmati rice, cooked in a blend of ginger, garlic, onion, cumin, turmeric. Garnished with rose water and fried onions. Comes with a side of Raita.$20.00
  • Chole PooriSeasoned chickpeas simmered in a tomato and onion based gravy, with black seeds, served with whole wheat deep fried bread and a side of Indian pickles.$12.00

1639 Wisconsin Ave NW #1, Washington, DC, 20007

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Closed· opens 8am tomorrowAll hours ▾
Saturday (today)
8am–12pm
Sunday
8am–12pm
Monday
8am–12pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
8am–12pm
Thursday
8am–12pm
Friday
8am–12pm

Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.

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