Rajaji Curry House Indian Restaurant | Indian Restaurant In Washington DC | Indian Curry — Restaurant in Washington

Delicious. Food made with love served by funny, kind people. The people who wrote a bad review probably came on a bad night or never worked in a busy restaurant before. This place is AMAZING. We came during the summertime and sat on the patio. I ordered the same thing I always do when our waiter (who knows what good food is all about) suggested a different combination. Curious, I agreed and we got some samosas and garlic naan to match it.

Every dish was 5 stars. From the samosas to the lentils, aloo gobi and rice. They had flavor, texture, and spice that was spot on. The waitress made sure our glasses were never empty and our other waiter was the coolest guy you will ever meet. We had ras malai at the end (PSA: if you haven't tried it yet, you're seriously missing out. It is amazing.

In short, this place makes you feel happy, welcome, and leaves you with a full stomach for great prices. Overall five stars....

During my visit this evening (take out order placed) I asked for a second plastic bag before heading out in order to keep my food warm and the following exchange occurred with the waiter/bar tender:

Me: May I have another bag, please? Staff member: A bag? What do you need a bag for?! You already have one! Me: ...... Me: So, I can't get a bag? Staff member: You have one. We are very busy right now. You have this thing (walks past me and grabs existing plastic bag aggressively/demonstratatively). Gets second plastic bag from kitchen and throws it in the direction of my food. Me: May I speak with a manager? Staff Member: ....Um. There is no manager on duty right now.

Regardless of how busy the restaurant is or isn't that is never the way to speak to a customer. This will be my last visit to that...

While exploring DC and craving Indian food, we ended up at Rajaji—and it was honestly the perfect choice. We ordered Dal Makhani, Murg Chicken (which came with rice), Raita, Naan, and Roti. Every single dish was flavorful, fresh, and cooked to perfection.

What made the experience even better was the amazing service. A kind gentleman from Nepal took care of us with genuine hospitality and a warm smile. He even took the time to chat with us, making the whole experience feel more like a family dinner than just a restaurant visit.

The vibe was calm and welcoming, the place was spotless, and the food came out super quick. As tourists, this visit really stood out. It’s rare to find a spot that nails both the food and the service—10/10, highly recommend if you’re in DC and craving authentic...