So you're hungry — and you're ready for some Indian or Himalayan food. Good news: we've found the freshest spots to satisfy your appetite. Here are the newest restaurants to pop up in Washington.
Pappe
1317 14th St NW., Logan Circle
Pappe is a new spot bringing traditional Indian fare to the vibrant 14th Street corridor. The colorful, 85-seat restaurant comes courtesy of chefs Sanjay Mandhaiya and Shankar Puthran of Saffron in Falls Church and first-time restaurateur Vipul Kapila, Eater Washington DC reports.
Signature entrees include the chicken tikka masala, a chicken pistachio korma and red snapper with black pepper, red chiles, curry leaves and garlic. Pappe takes particular pride in its vindaloo, saying it "frankly ought to come with a fire extinguisher."
With five reviews on Yelp thus far, the new arrival currently boasts a five-star rating.
R G., said, "The food was all really good — my favorite was the daal tadka and their original cocktail Southern Somras. I loved the fact that the vindaloo was not dumbed down. We will be back for sure."
Kevin C. added, "Very good option if you're in the mood for authentic Indian. Highly recommend reservations because just like all restaurants on 14th, it gets packed."
Intrigued? Pappe is open from 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday and 5-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
Spice 6 Modern Indian
740 Sixth St NW., Chinatown
Spice 6 Modern Indian does Indian food fast. At its new location in Chinatown (other outposts include Hyattsville, Vienna and North Bethesda), you'll find Spice 6's usual base+protein+curry/chutney equation.
Bases include not just a bowl or salad, but also kebab, wrap and even pizza approaches to these masala-laced combinations.
Spice 6 Modern Indian currently holds 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Ty D., who reviewed the eatery on June 2, wrote, "Spice 6 is a fast-casual Indian Chipotle. That's the best way to describe this spot, but the catch is the food is actually really good!"
Yin Y. noted, "Dosa was cooked thin and crispy. Chutney is dense and rich. Sambar is good and spicy. All ingredients taste very fresh."
Spice 6 Modern Indian is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Dorjee Momo
317 Seventh St SE., Capitol Hill
Near Eastern Market, Dorjee Momo specializes in Himalayan, Nepalese and north Indian fare, offering hot pot, dumplings and more.
A former Buddhist monk and refugee, chef Dorjee Tsering showcases momo, a dumpling from Nepal that is filled with meat, vegetables and spices. The cozy space is found above Bullfrog Bagels on Seventh St.
With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out of 22 reviews on Yelp, Dorjee Momo has been getting positive feedback.
Ben S. noted, "Everything that we've ordered has been delicious. The momos are the standout but I also really enjoyed the sunflower buns and the red coconut beef with rice. Super friendly for vegetarians and vegans."
Yelper Jessica R. wrote, "Wow, the hot pot. I am so glad we tried Dorjee Momo. What a fun, filling, engaging meal. We arrived as a group of four and immediately liked the feel of the place — very intimate."
Dorjee Momo is open from 5:30–10 p.m. on Thursday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday-Wednesday.)
