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Tamashaa Indian Restaurant Washington DC

Dine in Menu

SMALL PLATES

CRISPY OKRA SWEET POTATO CHAAT 14 (S)

Crispy okra and sweet potato tossed with a tangy tamarind emulsion.

PINWHEEL SAMOSA CHAAT 18 (G, D)

Fried samosa pinwheels topped with tangy chutneys.

MULTIGRAIN SEV PURI 14 (G, S)

Avocado and cranberry chaat on flaky biscuits, finished with a spicy mint emulsion.

PANI PURI SHOTS 16 (G, S)

Crispy deep-fried shells served with mint, guava & pineapple water.

PULLED JACKFRUIT BAO 14 (G, S)

Steamed buns filled with spiced jackfruit and fresh greens.

KALE CHAAT 16 (SE, N)

Sloppy Joe chickpeas, stewed berries, and toasted sesame.

CHURI CHAAT 14 (S, G, N)

Crispy wafers, cashews, and masala peanuts tossed with onion-tomato masala.

VADA PAO SLIDER 14 (G, D, S)

Mumbai-style spiced potato patties, served in maska pao with garlic mayo

EGGPLANT FRITTERS 14 (D, S)

Crispy eggplant served with garlic cream.

MUSHROOM CAPPUCCINO 10 (D, G)

Mushroom purée infused with curry powder, finished with mushroom dust and spiced foam.

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER 16 (S, SE)

Crunchy cauliflower florets tossed in chili garlic sauce.

GHEVAR CHAAT 16 (G, D, S)

Sweet and tangy chickpeas, honeycomb, and tamarind sauce.

CRISPY LOTUS STEM 16 (G, SE, S)

Crispy lotus root fritters served with chili hoisin sauce.

OLD MONK HALDI CHILI FISH 18 (D, S)

Rum-flavored fried tilapia served with beetroot hummus.

TANDOORI CHICKEN GYOZA 18 (G, N, S)

Chicken dumplings glazed with sweet chili and teriyaki sauce.

KERALA FRIED CHICKEN 20 (S, D, G)

Crispy chicken flavored with curry leaves.

TANDOOR & GRILLS

TRUFFLE MALAI BROCCOLI 22 (D, S, N)

Broccoli florets marinated with truffle oil and cream cheese, clay oven roasted.

AMBI PANEER TIKKA 22 (D, N)

Slow-cooked mango pickle-marinated cottage cheese.

JAMA MASJID SEEKH LAMB 24 (D, S)

Old Dilli-style lamb mince kebabs with aromatic spices.

KASUNDI SEABASS 32 (D, G, S)

Fermented mustard-marinated Chilean seabass.

CLASSIC CHICKEN TIKKA 24 (D, S)

Tandoor-roasted, chili-marinated chicken cubes.

LEMONGRASS SHRIMP TIKKA 30 (S, D)

Clay oven-roasted, yogurt-marinated prawns infused with lemongrass.

BARRA CHICKEN 28 (D, S)

Slow-cooked, clay oven-roasted bone-in chicken served with butter-tossed vegetables.

LARGE PLATES

ACHARI JACKFRUIT 24 (D, S, G)

Fried, pickle-flavored green jackfruit cooked with tomato-onion sauce.

HYDERABADI EGGPLANT 24 (N, D, S)

Zucchini, eggplant, and pepper ratatouille in a peanut-tamarind curry.

MAKHMALI SAAG PANEER 26 (D, S)

Creamy spinach with crumbled cottage cheese dumplings.

PANEER AMUL CHEESE TAPENADE 26 (D)

Baked paneer and Amul cheese served with tomato sauce.

TAMASHAA BLACK DAL 22 (D, S)

Classic black dal simmered to perfection with homemade butter.

LOTUS STEM KOFTA 24 (D, N, S)

Braised lotus roots and preserved tomatoes in rich korma sauce.

TAMASHAA BIRYANI SELECTION (D, S)

Vegetable/Chicken/Lamb/Shrimps – 24/26/28/32

SOFT-SHELL CRAB 34 (G, S)

Crispy soft-shell crab served with mild coconut curry.

MASALA LOBSTER 36 (S, D)

Pan-sautéed lobster chunks in onion-tomato masala.

ANDHRA FISH CURRY 36 (S)

Pan-seared branzino in spicy coconut-tamarind curry.

GOAT VINDALOO 34 (S)

Spicy, aromatic sautéed goat curry with Granny Smith koshimbir.

PISTACHIO-CRUSTED LAMB 28 / 42 (G, D, N)

Grilled lamb chops finished with saffron sauce.

LAMB NIHARI 36 (S, G, D)

Tender leg shank braised in a velvety mild stew.

OLD DELHI BUTTER CHICKEN 26 (D, G, S)

Clay oven-roasted chicken cubes in velvety tomato sauce.

CLASSIC DAK BUNGALOW CHICKEN CURRY 24 (D)

Roasted bone-in chicken in a spicy, home-style sauce.

BREAD BAR

AMUL CHEESE & ONION KULCHA 16 (G, D, S)

Served with shishito pepper relish.

BREAD BASKET 15 (D, G)

An assortment of butter naan, black garlic naan & laccha paratha.

CHICKEN TIKKA KULCHA 12 (G, D, S)

Served with tomato-fennel relish.

SIDES

HOUSE CHUTNEYS

6 each | Experience any 3 for 14

DESSERT

QUINOA ORANGE KHEER 14 (D, N)

Creamy quinoa and orange-infused pudding, finished with reduced milk and toasted nuts.

DILLI SPECIAL KULFA 16 (D, N, G)

Classic saffron vermicelli paired with rice pudding and indulgent kulfi ice cream.

CHOCOLATE DOME 14 (D, N)

Elegant half-sphere of chocolate encasing condensed milk, Baileys rabri, and roasted nuts.

ALPHONSO MANGO SORBET 12 (V)

A vibrant, dairy-free sorbet crafted from the king of mangoes.

BAKED GULAB JAMUN 14 (D, G, N)

Baked reduced milk dumpling served on rich bread pudding.

CHILLI CHOCOLATE MILLE-FEUILLE 16 (D, N, G)

Crisp filo pastry layers filled with spiced fruit cream and a subtle hint of chili.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer vegan and vegetarian Indian dishes?

Yes, Tamashaa offers an extensive selection of modern vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisine. Our guests highly recommend vegetarian specialties like our Paneer Pinwheel, Hyderabadi Eggplant, and our signature Ghevar Chaat. All vegetarian and vegan offerings are clearly labeled on our dine-in menu for your convenience.

Absolutely. Because traditional Indian culinary techniques rely heavily on naturally gluten-free ingredients like lentils, chickpea flour, and rice, much of our menu is naturally accommodating. We clearly mark gluten-free dishes on our menu, and our executive chef is always happy to modify select items to suit your specific dietary preferences.

Yes, we proudly serve Halal-certified meat. Whether you are ordering our Pistachio Crushed Lamb or our signature poultry dishes, you can dine with confidence. If you have specific questions about our protein sourcing, our highly knowledgeable staff is happy to guide you through the menu.

Guest safety and culinary excellence are our top priorities. Our dine-in menu features a clear dietary labeling system indicating dishes that contain dairy, tree nuts, gluten, and other common allergens. If you have a severe allergy, please inform your server immediately so our kitchen team can ensure your meal is prepared with the utmost care and cross-contamination protocols.

  • D = Dairy | G = Gluten | N = Nuts | Se = Sesame | S = Spicy | E = Egg
  • Before placing an order please inform your server if anyone in your party has any food allergies.
  • Our kitchen uses the same utensils and equipment for processing dairy and nuts.
  • Consumption of raw or undercooked meat, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk of food borne illness.
  • 20% service charge will be added to your checks to help us pay the base wages and benefits of staff. This fee is not a tip. If you would like to tip your server, we welcome you doing so.
  • ONLY 3 cards permitted for split checks.
  • Cake Cutting Fee $3 Per Person