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Experience the finest in Indian cuisine at the Dishes of India restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia. Considered by many to be the best Indian dining in the Washington D.C. area, Dishes of India is located in Alexandria's Belle View Shopping Center, with plenty of free parking.

As you enter the Dishes of India's dining room, you will be seduced by a delightful exotic spiced aroma. And what a dining room it is, very pleasant, light colored, with traditional pink tablecloths and comfortable chairs. Chef Ramanand Bhatt and Chef Sohan Singh have devoted over 70 years total to the art of cooking, and you will taste this dedication in every bite at Dishes of India. On the weekends you will find Chef's Specials.

Dishes of India prepares traditional Indian food from all corners of India. Specialties of Dishes of India include Mughlai, Tandoori, Charcoal Barbeque Grill and Indian Curries. There are northern dishes baked in a special tandoor oven, or incorporating the wonderful, fresh Indian cheese (paneer), or showing the Persian origins of Mughlai cooking in the elaborate rice dishes called "biryani."

Good Indian cooking is subtle and complex. Spicy hot dishes are only a small part of the repertoire, and there is never a hint of that brassy-flavored yellow canned "curry powder." The word "kari" actually means "sauce," and each dish must have its own distinctive, unique blend of herbs and spices. Lamb Karahi, a traditional Northwestern dish, includes barbecued pieces of lamb cooked on very high heat in a wok with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, green peppers, herbs, and spices. Dishes of India invites you to visit soon so that you can experience Indian food at its finest.

We offer Take-Out. Catering is available.
Gift Certificates are available.

Our Chefs

Chef Ramanand Bhatt is a classically trained Indian chef who brings over 45 years of experience to the Dishes of India. He has practiced his trade in India, Spain and, for the past 17 years, he has created fine Indian cuisine in the Washington area. Mr. Bhatt has been honored with the America's 2000 Award given by the Chef's in America Association. This prestigious award grants Mr. Bhatt certification from the organization and a position as one of North America's Outstanding Chefs.

Fine Indian cuisine requires mastering the art of tandoori (clay oven) cooking. Assisting Mr. Bhatt is Chef Sohan Singh with over 30 years experience. Mr. Singh has worked in Ashoka Hotel, one of India's top 5-star rated hotels. He has also worked in Japan and has been practicing his art in the Washington D.C. area for over 14 years.

Daulat Bhandari is a classically trained chef with 18 years of experience. He has worked in some of the finest hotels in India including: Vasant Continental in New Delhi.

Our Chef in Action!

Our Award Winning Staff