Herbivore Indian Cuisine
Indian · Washington
Closed
opens 8am tomorrow
By phone
orders & questions
What to order
from the menuVegetable Biryani
Basmati 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.
Biryani & Specials$15.99
Daal Makhani
Protein rich lentils cooked overnight in a butter based seasoning.
Vegetarian Entrées$13.50
Chana Masala
Seasoned chickpeas simmered in a tomato and onion based gravy with black seeds.
Vegetarian Entrées$13.99
Lamb Roganjosh
Slow-cooked tender boneless lamb in a mild gravy with aromatic spices and sour cream.
Lamb Entrées$21.50
Chili Paneer
Cubes of handmade indian cheese in a sweet and spicy chili sauce with bell peppers and onions.
Vegetarian Entrées$17.49
Butter Chicken
Seasoned and baked Boneless Chicken thigh in a creamy and buttery tomato sauce.
Chicken Entrées$18.99
Indian — food to try
3 on this menuButter chicken✓ On the menu · $13.50
Tandoori chicken in a tomato-cream sauce — the gateway curry.
Here it's “Daal Makhani”.
Chana masala✓ On the menu · $13.99
Chickpeas in a spiced tomato-onion gravy; the vegetarian benchmark.
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 · 2026-09-02Prices 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
Closed· opens 8am tomorrowAll hours ▾Hide ▴
- 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.






