My partner and I were looking for a late night bite on a hot Thursday night. Most of the local restaurants were closed or looked lack luster. We stumbled into NaanWise and I was so glad we did. We ordered vegetable samosas, paneer tikka masala, roti, and kheer. The pastry on the samosas were by far the flakiest I've ever had. The filling was perfectly spiced (not too hot, not too bland). The paneer tikka masala was the perfect size for the two of us to share, even after a long day of exploring the city. The kheer was alright, but I probably wouldn't order it again. I would highly recommend NaanWise and will definitely be returning. Between the yummy food, the tasteful atmosphere, and the great service, it was the perfect dinner spot. read more

The ambience - what a beautiful interior. You would not expect it on the busy street across from the zoo. We loved the tikka masala and bread basket (especially the butter naan). We also ordered paneer in an almond sauce. I liked the paneer - super soft texture! You could tell it was homemade. The sauce would have been even tastier with a kick. We would come back if we're in the area!! read more

NaanWise - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's unfortunate when a business says (on their website) they won't accommodate allergies, and have dishes containing nuts (that aren't listed in the description). I will never be ordering from here again. The lamb korma contains cashews, which I'm highly allergic to. It would be helpful to add allergens on all of your food items. read more

I purchased two orders of samosas for pickup from UberEats. I had the option for desi spicy, spicy, medium, mild. There were no customers. The friendly employee inside greeted me and told me it'd be about 5 minutes. The samosas were hot, fresh, flavorful, not oily/greasy, came with cilantro and tamarind chutney, and were overall enjoyable, but the portion was smaller than expected for a regular price of $9 for two ($18 for two orders). Luckily UberEats had a BOGO deal so $9 for four! The decor and ambiance were really cool! Check out the video I posted. I'd love to return for their lunch buffet and regular à la carte menu items. read more

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Had dosa with butter chicken and mulligatawny soup. Very well done and not overly salted. I would definitely return. Restaurant was clean and service was great. read more

Delicious veggie coconut curry, bursting with flavor! The curry tastes like Korma with a coconut flavor and a mild spicy kick. The fluffy Garlic Naan was pillowy soft and perfect for mopping up the curry! The heaping portion of curry and garlic naan were priced reasonably. The restaurant gives a 15% discount to locals, who live in the area, which the staff kindly gave me. There's a nice small outdoor patio in front of the restaurant. Excited to come back for some curry! read more

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I recently got the fish curry and garlic naan for delivery and my order came on time. The portion size for the price was excellent and the fish curry had great flavor and spice. While the salmon itself wasn't amazing, I could tell that a meat or a vegetarian dish would be outstanding. The naan was also great, delicious and garlickly. I would recommend Naanwise for your next casual Indian food out. read more

NaanWise - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Fast and delicious for lunch! We ate outside on a windy fall day and enjoyed some warm sunshine for our meal. The bread basket was incredible--garlicky, buttery deliciousness. The masala sauce was so smooth and flavorful with just the right amount of heat for my taste. The chunks of chicken breast were not dried out like can be the case with chicken tikka. And the rice was fluffy and fragrant! Can't believe I haven't tried this neighborhood staple before now and it's my new go-to. read more

NaanWise - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Naanwise introduced a South Indian menu to top off its already delicious North Indian dishes. The South Indian dishes feature Idli, Vada, and a variety of mouth watering dosas. Tried everything on the South Indian side of the menu and now glad to have this gem of a restaurant serving these super delicious dishes. By far our favorite Indian restaurant in the DMV area. read more

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Had a great dinner with my sisters here. I ordered the lamb biryani, and it was delicious tender lamb with a perfectly seasoned rice and a yogurt-based sauce that brought everything together. I asked for no spice, but it still had a tiny hint of heat, which I actually enjoyed! My sisters started with the veggie samosas, which were generously filled and flavorful. For their entrees, they chose the tikka masala. While the portion was on the smaller side, they really liked it, and it paired perfectly with the garlic naan we ordered. The naan was warm and garlicky, a great complement to everything we tried! read more

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In terms of Indian food it's ok. Staff were lovely and friendly. Their pakora was ok, their naan bread is not tandoori naan, it's soggy and doughy. Lamb tikka masala was mediocre, lacking flavor and chili chicken is slightly more Chinese or similar than Indian. Not worth a revisit for me. FYI - I come from the country which invented chicken tikka masala. read more

Delicious and authentic Indian food near Woodley Park metro. Food came quickly and nice ambience. read more

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Excellent food exotic to an american. i highly recommend the garlic naan. i expect any of the naan are equally great. The cocktail i ordered was a generous pour / portion. The staff were very attentive and I thoroughly enjoyed. I thought the prices were a very good value for the quality read more

NaanWise - Garlic Naan. signature kabob appetizer, and stop the naan-sense bourbon cocktail - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Looking for a desperate respite from a slogging conference down the road, we stopped into NaanWise for a quick weekday lunch. We got the shrimp vindaloo, chicken curry, lentil soup and of course rice and naan. Service was quick, the food was flavorful and spicy, just the way I liked it. And the titular naan was soft and chewy, perfect to take our minds of the drudgery of the morning's meetings. After licking our plates clean, we headed back with full bellies and a little fire on our tongues. Next time we're in the neighborhood, it'll be NaanWise again! read more

Takeout Review: A very good fine Indian cuisine experience. In the city this is one of my go-to restaurants for Indian cuisine. At this place you get authentic Indian flavors at a reasonable price. What I like most about this place is they are true to the heat levels, so order accordingly. If you choose medium or spicy spice levels expect true heat. I was very impressed with the quality of curry used in the chicken curry and lamb curry. The cardamon is so prevalent and in traditional fashion you get a hint of sweetness, warmth with the heat and depth of flavor. I really appreciate the focus on detail with some of their staple Indian dishes. I've tried various dishes and I always have a feeling of satisfaction in that I just ate a comfort meal. The focus on detail is comes into play with their takeout operation. The takeout food is so fresh. My drive home from the restaurant is approximately 20-25 minutes and the food still tastes restaurant quality fresh upon arriving home. My favorite dishes are virtually any curry dish. The naan is also delicious. I will continue to patronize and one of these days I will dine and and I anticipate giving it a 5* after my dine-in experience. Give them a shot. read more

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Just ok. The samosas are a bit over-fried, and the butter chicken and saag paneer are mostly sauce. Not bad, though, if you have a craving, it will get the job done. On the plus side, the garlic naan is excellent! read more

Dropped into Naanwise again tonight to get out the house after a day dodging the rain. The whole team did not disappoint me. I had The Lamb Saag which was pure deliciousness, and Naan Bread. Flavorful and just spicy enough for all palates. Remember - The place is hammered on the weekends during the day when the National Zoo is busy. It is quiet and a treasure during the week and in the evenings. It is a DELIGHT read more

Note: this review is only based on take out. NaanWise is a reliable spot for Indian restaurant staples. My go tos are the vegetable pakora, vegetable samosas, chicken makhani (butter chicken), and lamb vindaloo. For the price I would have liked a little more meat in the curries, but that did not stop NaanWise from being my go-to Indian spot for several years (check out their sister restaurant Jab We Met, which is now my go to since moving). read more

We were staying at a nearby hotel, looking for dinner and found this place on yelp. We were blown away by all the food we ordered, so much that a few members of the family got it again the second night. We ordered several dishes from pani puri (pani was perfectly balanced), chicken 65 (deliciously spiced), bread basket (fluffy and warm), lamb curry (tender pieces of meat in a well balanced gravy), daal x2 (my 7 year old's favorite), to chili chicken (also delicious). Topped it off with warm gulab jamun. Everything felt freshly made, authentic, with perfect portion sizes. We will definitely come back if in the area. read more

Naanwise is a pleasant Indian restaurant steps away from the Woodley metro stop. The dishes were generous and the restaurant did not skimp on rice (thank you). Service was quick and the restaurant is nicely decorated in an Indian motif. My Rogan Josh was tender and the sauce will seasoned. read more

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We were looking for a spot after walking around the zoo and came across Naanwise! Food is delicious, service is great and good portions. We ordered mango lassi, lamb biryani, lamb curry, chicken chettinad and garlic naan. The mango lassi was delicious and refreshing. We ordered all our food "medium spicy" which is a level 4 out of 6. Lamb biryani and lamb curry had soft and tender lamb pieces and both were great, the chicken chettinad was delicious and definitely spicy. One garlic naan gave 2 of us 2 pieces each. Overall all our food was great and we had enough for leftovers. It is pricier than we expected. We usually do order extra food at Indian restaurants to bring home leftovers, but typically it's not as much this. One recommendation: plastic bags or plastic containers would be better to carry leftovers. Ours started leaking and broke our paper bag within 20 minutes. read more

NaanWise - Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Naan Wise is a just okay Indian restaurant. The service we received was top notch for our pick-up order. We ordered online and our order was ready within 12 minutes, by the time we arrived at the restaurant to pick it up. However, the 15% "neighbor" discount promised on the website was not given. The food was okay. We ordered samosas to start. They were pretty good with a very crispy outside wrapper. The flavor of the veggies inside was good. However, there was not enough of the filling for the large amount of wrapper; the filling had contracted and there was a lot of empty space between the wrapper and the filling. The 2 sauces provided were very good with an appropriate amount of spice. The main courses were just okay. The chicken tikka masala lacked character and depth. The tomato sauce was bland, johnny one note. The chicken saag was the worst of the two. The creamed spinach sauce was overpowering - again, bland without a hint of the normally complex flavors that Indian food usually delivers. It was all spinach, all the time, and it overpowered the other flavors (to the extent there were any other flavors at all). Also, the quality of the chicken meat in the chicken saag was poor. The chicken meat in the chicken tikka masala was high quality white meat. I know that Naan Wise is close to my house but I doubt that we will be going back. There are other Indian restaurants that, while further away, consistently deliver higher quality Indian food! read more

Wanted to love this spot and routinely give top Yelp ratings... however, the family ended up not eating the food (so spicy our eyes hurt when we opened the food... lol... and I am Queen of spicy... the spicier the better... very seldom get anything too spicy for me). They had leftovers and frozen pizza instead. Side of Raitha missing, so no relief in sight if we endeavor to try it. Ordered via Uber Eats, so no way to fix the error. May try again sometime and order mild food, but we usually only like spicy (just not this level of FIRE). :) read more

NaanWise - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food is very spicy. Their base level of 3 as far as level of heat, is most others 5. The dishes that ate traditionally very hot (spicy) are just that. Be careful and get enough food(s) that will help balance or subdue the smoldering flavors. The food is very good. The Lamb Vindaloo was very deep and robust. Nice chunks of Lamb. read more

Taking care of the neighborhood. 15% off on local delivery for locals who have said very nice things about the place. I went to the restaurant and instead of pickup decided to sit outside and eat. Why not? It might have been 27 degrees outside, but Naanwise had a tent, a heater and warm hearts that made them more uncomfortable trying to make me comfortable outside (I was). The onion mulch's was perfect! Thin and oniony in places and breast in other places. Also kept the fingers warm. Veggie korma was also terrific! Lots of string beans and onions. Not too many potato's. And creamy and steamy. Came out super hot and had to let it cool down a bit. And plenty of rice too. Portion size was a bit more than one meal and the food was very enjoyable. read more

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My friends and I decided to get Naanwise for takeout last night- all I can say is you must try it, its soooo good! I got the medium spicy chicken tikka masala with a side of garlic naan & it absolutely hit the spot. They come with large portions and a perfect amount of sauce to eat with the naan/rice! Perfect for a rainy day meal or honestly just an anytime meal! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Great food for a reasonable price! There's something for everyone. My friends and I came here on a weekday night and we had a great time. Super easy to get to as it's right in front of the metro stop and there was a decent amount of parking on the streets. It wasn't too packed on a weekday night, as we were able to get seated right away. The host/servers were so nice and the wait times for food were incredibly fast. I also appreciated that servers asked you for spice preference when ordering. I was able to request that our dishes not be too spicy (mild/medium). My friends and I did family-style dining, so we could try a bunch of dishes. What we got: - Chaat Pappri: Great appetizer to start with! Flakey and crisp, but at the same time carries so much flavor from the sauces. - Garlic Naan: Great side to have (get rice too!). We were able to eat the dishes with both rice and naan as sides. - Chicken Makhani: Otherwise known as butter chicken. Highly recommend you get this dish! All my friends loved it. This paired with the garlic naan was amazing. - Saag Paneer: Compared to other saag paneers, Naanwise seems to make theirs a slightly different way. Still delicious! But I didn't find it as good as the makhani and korma. - Lamb Shashi Korma: This was my favorite dish. Not too spicy, but has a bit of kick to it- just enough to taste the lamb! Overall, great selection of meat and vegetarian dishes! Definitely check it out. read more

NaanWise - Garlic Naan, Chicken Makhani, Saag Paneer, Lamb Shashi Korma - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The chicken biriyani and Chana masala were delicious. The chicken was tender. The bread basket was plentiful. read more

NaanWise - The chicken biriyani and Chana masala were tasty. The bread basket was plentiful. Loved the option of sitting outside. - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Revolting. The worst Indian food I've ever had. I asked for "mild" Paneer and it had NO flavor. It tasted like jarred spinach baby food and the paneer was bitter. The chicken Makani was way too sweet and the chicken was so dry, I only chewed on one piece and gave up. The rice pudding is fake tasting, overly sweet has hardly any rice no nuts or spices worst version of desserts I've ever tasted. read more

NaanWise - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We come here or order from here every week. It's always delicious. I get the paneer makhani or shahi paneer with garlic naan every time. read more

NaanWise - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered takeout via grubhub--easy and quick! Tried the saag paneer and the chicken tikka masala. Both had good flavor. But the saag paneer had very little paneer, and the chicken was unfortunately quite dry. I'll probably order from here again in a pinch, but won't go too far out of my way. From what I saw of the interior, the dining area appears very nice, so I'd also be open to trying in person dining here when the pandemic calms down. read more

Walked past it smelled so good I had to go in. The front of house staff were so nice and immediately made my to-go order read more

NaanWise - Garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was craving Indian food (thanks baby in my belly), so my husband and I decided to make a stop at Naanwise after hearing good things. We came here on an early Friday evening and it was surprisingly empty. The restaurant uses a QR code based ordering system, so you can take your time with ordering and closing the tab when you're ready to leave. There is also a server who comes around to refill your water and check-in to see if you need anything. I was impressed at how everything we ordered was flavorful and delicious. We got the vegetable samosas, shahi paneer, aloo gobi, and some rotis and puri (so, so good!). The portions were generous and the food came out lightning-fast. Also, the restaurant offers five spice levels for the entrees, which is really helpful if you're dining with people who have different levels of spice tolerance. All in all, this is a solid spot for Indian food and we will definitely be coming again! read more

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Heard that NaanWise had some great Indian food and decided to check it out. To be honest I didn't have high expectations but it was actually a really solid place to get Indian food if you're in the area. Loved that the food wasn't pooling in oil but it was still flavorful and delicious. +Garlic Naan: Must try! Loved that it was very garlicy plus it was the perfect texture and it was made hot/fresh to order. I've had many a Naan in my life and this is definitely up there. Not too oily/buttery but just the right amount. I think I could honestly eat these straight up as a snack. +Lamb saag: Loved that the meat was very tender and it wasn't gamey at all. It was soaked in sauce. Ordered it with medium spice and it had a nice little kick but it keeps making you come back for more. It's definitely a good dish to order and try out if you love lamb. +Chicken biriyani: Ordered this as mild spice (0 on their spice level) and you know a dish is good when it's still flavorful without having to be spicy. Plus the chicken was super tender and flavorful too. Great as a stand alone dish or shared with other dishes. Had some leftover and it heated up nicely. +Mango lassi: Nice and refreshing drink to enjoy with your meal. It wasn't too sweet or too tart and it was creamy and smooth - yum! +Samosa: Got to try the vegetable samosa and there was a bit of heat! But the outer shell was nice and crispy and it paired well with the sweet tamarind sauce and chutney. Service was also very nice! Overall a great place to check out if you're in the mood for Indian food. read more

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This is a relatively new restaurant in the neighborhood, opened about two years ago.  If not for the pandemic would for sure have tried it much earlier.  Finally decided to order takeout after biking past it for the umpteenth time and remembering it's a place we've been wanting to try for a while. They have a good website for online orders and generous 15% off promo code (good incentive for not ordering through a delivery service).  We got keema samosa, honey garlic shrimp, lamb saag, chicken chettinad, and garlic naan.  Everything was quite satisfying and it was nice you could choose spice levels - medium spicy seems to be just right.  The keema samosa with minced lamb might a bit too dry, but the chicken chettinad - first time trying this variety - is super flavorful and the honey garlic shrimp is a must try. Portions are generous - our two apps two mains plus naan and rice is way too much food for the two of us so there is enough leftover for another meal.  With the promo code at about $47 before tax and tip it was about average price for the area and good value. They are open now for in and outdoor dining as well - the square dining room is light colored and bright with booth seats on opposite sides, unused row of tables in the middle for distancing purposes.  The uncovered outdoor patio is quite spacious but could use more perimeter barrier or plants to make it feel less exposed, since although the sidewalk here is extra wide this is a very busy section of Woodley Park with a lot of foot traffic. read more

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This is the best Indian food in DC! Even my own dad (immigrated from Gujarat) would agree. I've ordered so many different things and all of it is absolutely delicious. Some of my favorite things to get are: papadum, the mixed platter of pakora (includes samosa), lamb curry, dal makhani, paneer tikka masala, puri and kneer. I seriously love this place, and I recommend everyone try! read more

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I found NaanWise on Yelp when searching for restaurants close to my hotel. I admit that the higher rating drew me here, but I now see this is because the place is still sorta newish (opening the summer before covid); so it hasn't completed its full "Yelp trajectory" yet. What I mean is: Where every new business starts out at 5 stars (I'm guessing friends & family have an impact). But then the rating eventually drops to somewhere between 3.5 and 4 as more and more reviews trickle in from the general public. Anyways...I was initially surprised that this 4.5 star restaurant was absolutely *dead* when I arrived at about 6:30 on a Wed night; I noted adjacent places nearby were much busier. In fact, I quickly realized that I was the only patron at NaanWise. I decided to sit outside, since the empty interior seemed a little depressing. Plus it was a nice evening. My food was quite good. The vegetable samosas were fresh and piping hot; these were attractively served with two sauces. And the chana masala hit the spot; the garbanzos were cooked perfectly. It wasn't the best version of this dish I've had, but I absolutely stuffed myself. Total price ended up being just under $30 incl tip - actually not that bad for this hood. Plus with the amount of food they gave me, I could have avoided overeating and taken home leftovers instead (i.e. if I wasn't staying in a hotel.) Not the best Indian food I've had but certainly a nice meal. I'd eat here again if I was a local. I hope they get more customers, and I wish them luck in their trajectory. read more

I was excited to try the Indian food in the Woodley Park area, but it was very very disappointing. My order of chicken korma lacked depth and tasted like it was barely seasoned. The aloo saag mostly tasted like under seasoned creamed spinach with potatoes thrown in. The garlic naan arrived kind of damp and not very fluffy either. While the food itself wasn't completely terrible, it was just meh. This would be the last Indian restaurant I choose to visit in the area after having gotten better Indian food elsewhere. read more

NaanWise - Chicken Korma Aloo Saag - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped in by chance during a snow storm. Excellent! Food, ambience and service. We will be coming back.

Got dinner here for takeout when I didn't feel like cooking and it hit the spot. The garlic naan is huge and was delicious, also got the chicken tikki masala - the chicken was a little tough and would've appreciated smaller chunks. Would enjoy trying more dishes! Super fast casual spot. read more