Tamashaa - Modern Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

I’ve been hearing great things about Tamashaa and finally had the opportunity to try it this week. It’s a beautiful and vibrant restaurant that immediately catches your attention when you walk in. The food was incredible! For appetizers, we ordered the Eggplant Fritters, Tandoori Gyoza, and Pinwheel Samosa — all beautifully presented and full of flavor. For the tandoori course, we had the Chicken Tikka, which was excellent, and for entrées, we enjoyed the Lamb Biryani and Butter Chicken. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The menu is extensive, creative, and thoughtfully put together. The chef even came out to check on our meal, which was a very nice touch. Overall, a wonderful dining experience — I’ll definitely be back!

Tamashaa stands out as a premier Indian fine dining establishment situated in the heart of DC. For parking, street options are available, and should those be full, several private parking lots are conveniently located nearby. The staff consistently demonstrates a high level of courtesy, helpfulness, and friendliness. The ambiance is truly exceptional, earning a perfect 5/5 rating, and features a distinctive Indian aesthetic. Regarding beverages, they offer an impressive selection of cocktails. The cocktail menu itself is particularly noteworthy for its creative presentation and the evident thought invested in its design. The Chaat Margarita is a personal favorite. The food menu provides a wide array of choices, with both small and large plates designed to cater to diverse palates. Amo

Great quality and very tasty food. The ambience and seating are excellent, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. I accidentally selected the wrong reservation date, but the staff was kind enough to still offer us a table for a quick meal, which I really appreciated. It’s a family‑friendly restaurant with a great vibe, and overall a pleasant dining experience. One thing to note: there is a 20% service charge automatically added to the bill, so keep that in mind when visiting. I would definitely recommend Tamasha to anyone looking to try Indian food in the Washington DC area.

Tamasha in DC was creative and tasty. The burrata, bao appetizers, and crispy eggplant chips were flavorful and nicely presented. Stylish atmosphere and good service. A bit pricey for portions, but nice for a fun dinner with friends.

First time here, but loved the food. We ordered Ghevar chaat, vada pav slider and chicken tikka as starters and all of them were outstanding. The ghevar chaat was very unique and very flavorful. Chicken tikka and vada pav were also very tasty. Main course was butter chicken and achari jackfruit. Achari jackfruit was the best jackfruit in US. Overall very tasty food, great service and recommendations by Kuldeep. Prices are on tge expensive side, with 20% service charged for a party of 4. Good place to go for fine dining!