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Welcome to Namak Mandi, a culinary gem in Washington, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Pakistani cuisine. Our menu features mouthwatering dishes like tender kebabs, savory biryanis, and rich curries, crafted with authentic spices and fresh ingredients. Savor the essence of Pakistan from the comfort of your home. Place your online order now and delight in a true taste adventure!
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Address: 1030 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 934-2181
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Vamshi
Visited Namak Mandi in Washington, D.C. with my family. While many locals seem to eat here, our experience was very disappointing.
During dinner, large trays filled with dirty plates from the afternoon buffet were left on chairs at dining tables, showing clear neglect for basic cleanliness. Even after pointing this out to the staff, nothing was done. There was also a bin full of dirty dishes near the buffet counter, clearly visible to diners. This was disgusting and completely ruined the experience.
The food was also a letdown. We ordered chicken mandi, which was far too simple, just colored rice and chicken, no dry fruits, no nuts, no mayo, no salsa or any sides that usually come with different mandi varients. They served salad, which was fine, but the green chutney was bad. We also ordered butter chicken, and its my kids favorite dish, they left all the chicken untouched, which says a lot.
Unfortunately, this is not a good way to showcase subcontinental cuisine to the many locals who dine here. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes cleanliness, food quality, and customer experience seriously and does its best to improve.
… moreDuring dinner, large trays filled with dirty plates from the afternoon buffet were left on chairs at dining tables, showing clear neglect for basic cleanliness. Even after pointing this out to the staff, nothing was done. There was also a bin full of dirty dishes near the buffet counter, clearly visible to diners. This was disgusting and completely ruined the experience.
The food was also a letdown. We ordered chicken mandi, which was far too simple, just colored rice and chicken, no dry fruits, no nuts, no mayo, no salsa or any sides that usually come with different mandi varients. They served salad, which was fine, but the green chutney was bad. We also ordered butter chicken, and its my kids favorite dish, they left all the chicken untouched, which says a lot.
Unfortunately, this is not a good way to showcase subcontinental cuisine to the many locals who dine here. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes cleanliness, food quality, and customer experience seriously and does its best to improve.
Stephen Jiwanmall
TikTok got me excited about this place, so I checked out their $19.99 lunch buffet. I was looking forward to some Pakistani entrees, but the buffet options didn’t include what I expected. Everything offered was more generic and common (tandoori chicken, chicken curry, butter chicken, palak, chana). The food was fine, but it wasn’t incredible. The price was what drew me in. Service was fine, and I did enjoy the kheer. I might go back for dinner when I’m in town next.
… moreK
Came here for the weekday buffet. The food was “okay” in a sense that – I understand that they need to carer to the broader clientele’s palates – the food spice levels were mild. Granted, the hot foods were flavorful. The cut salad was not fresh as the lettuce was browning and about to enter soggy texture.
If we ever do come back here again, maybe we’ll just order à la carte so the spice is tailored for our personal preference. I do recommend ordering the chai.
Service and general atmosphere is commendable. The waitperson was attentive and cleared tables as the plates were put away from the tables after eating. Drinks were also served promptly.
Bathrooms were kept clean.
… moreIf we ever do come back here again, maybe we’ll just order à la carte so the spice is tailored for our personal preference. I do recommend ordering the chai.
Service and general atmosphere is commendable. The waitperson was attentive and cleared tables as the plates were put away from the tables after eating. Drinks were also served promptly.
Bathrooms were kept clean.
Md Mohsin
This restaurant in not for Desi people at all!!! I’ve had eaten in lot of different spots. As soon as me and my wife walked in the vibe went all down because of the waitress the way she looked at us. She was very rushed with us. We went to wash our hands the washroom is so nasty they don’t got soap instead they added water in a soap dispenser. The pee was all around the toilet bowel. We ordered food just 1 item which was chicken tikka masala and that took about 45 min plus. And the result of the food was worse. What I’ve eaten for so many years turned out to be a sweet dish. My stomach was hurting all night. Oh I completely forgot about the salad they served it was all frozen. There’s no authenticity in what we have eaten today. I wouldn’t be leaving a review like that if at least the waitress would have had good manners towards us. Btw, the naan was undercooked.
…My experience in this restaurant was not good don’t know about you guys but I won’t be a repeat customer here. BAD BAD BAD!!!!
… more…My experience in this restaurant was not good don’t know about you guys but I won’t be a repeat customer here. BAD BAD BAD!!!!
Khaled Hamadeh
Amazing South Asian food in DC. We did the Iftar buffet which was $25 with an incredible variety and delicious food. The butter chicken and their naan were particularly amazing. Shoutout to our server Pinky who was so kind and gracious. 10/10
… moreSondra Spottswood
Every time I visit this restaurant my palate is fully satisfied! I don’t like over spiced foods but every thing that I tried on their lunch buffet is perfect. Whether you’re here by yourself like I am today or with your co-workers or if you want to go home and not cook dinner, go pick up some really good food that’s different from what you’ve been bringing home ” traditional fast food”. Try this place I guarantee you everyone in your family is going to be pleased there’s something for everyone including children that they would enjoy! The staff is superb customer service is over the top — try this place you’ll come back again kudos to the owner Sammy Kahn and his family good people keep up the good work…. feeding people good healthy food that’s worth the money! God bless
… moreSamArt Henna Contour
I usually dont leave bad reviews as I love to support halal businesses but regretfully I have to share my honest review.
Restaurant is at prime location as its just few mins away from white house. Asthetically pleasing. It has pakistani tribal seating area and if you are imran khan’s fan you would definitely like it but sadly though it says its traditional pakistani shinwari cuisine honestly it is not!!! I read some other ppl saying they have more Indian taste but I won’t call the food, Indian too. I had food cooked by Indians several times they use a bit more garam masala then Pakistanis but still their food is delicious. Sadly, I couldn’t take a bite, I spit out both bites I took from chicken karahi and biryani. Both dishes tasted awful. I thought a lot why it tasted horrible even if it was looking fresh. I think they used bad oil. Their raita had that similar strong bad frying oil taste to it.
We dined in on Christmas day they had limited items to serve to begin with. Waitress told us if one wants to have taka tak they have to order a day before. We ordered
1. Chicken karahi (as thts the only karahi they were serving)
2. Chicken biryani (again thts the only biryani they had)
3. Mixed grill for 2
Mixed grill was decent in a way that we were able to eat it though it was super bland, kebab was not fully cooked though. You get only 2 skewers with a bread or rice for $30 1 skewer had like 4 chicken boti and 3 to 4 beef boti and other was chicken seekh kebab.
Tandoori naan presentation was good but it was uncooked on some spots.
In my opinion, the restaurant was started/established by some pakistani pathan guy and then went under different management and they didnt change menu or decoration but failing badly at catering the authentic pakistani shinwari food.
… moreRestaurant is at prime location as its just few mins away from white house. Asthetically pleasing. It has pakistani tribal seating area and if you are imran khan’s fan you would definitely like it but sadly though it says its traditional pakistani shinwari cuisine honestly it is not!!! I read some other ppl saying they have more Indian taste but I won’t call the food, Indian too. I had food cooked by Indians several times they use a bit more garam masala then Pakistanis but still their food is delicious. Sadly, I couldn’t take a bite, I spit out both bites I took from chicken karahi and biryani. Both dishes tasted awful. I thought a lot why it tasted horrible even if it was looking fresh. I think they used bad oil. Their raita had that similar strong bad frying oil taste to it.
We dined in on Christmas day they had limited items to serve to begin with. Waitress told us if one wants to have taka tak they have to order a day before. We ordered
1. Chicken karahi (as thts the only karahi they were serving)
2. Chicken biryani (again thts the only biryani they had)
3. Mixed grill for 2
Mixed grill was decent in a way that we were able to eat it though it was super bland, kebab was not fully cooked though. You get only 2 skewers with a bread or rice for $30 1 skewer had like 4 chicken boti and 3 to 4 beef boti and other was chicken seekh kebab.
Tandoori naan presentation was good but it was uncooked on some spots.
In my opinion, the restaurant was started/established by some pakistani pathan guy and then went under different management and they didnt change menu or decoration but failing badly at catering the authentic pakistani shinwari food.
Raja Bilal Sikander
“I recently visited this restaurant with my family and we ordered their Desi Namkeen Karahi. The ambiance inside was truly impressive—beautifully set up and perfect for families. It’s a great place to enjoy a relaxing lunch. The food was delicious, the quality was excellent, and even the dish names were fun and unique. Overall, a wonderful dining experience!”
… moreHassan Hashmi
I don’t usually leave one-star reviews, but this was a very disappointing experience on February 10. I waited almost 30–40 minutes for just one lamb biryani. After waiting 10 minutes, I asked how long it would take and was told “5 more minutes,” but it took much longer.
There were literally no customers in the restaurant at 10:30 PM, and four employees were working. Two cashier staff members were on their phones the entire time, even on a video call with someone, while I was standing there waiting. It honestly felt like they were doing this on purpose I’m not sure why.
Very unprofessional and frustrating. I hope the manager addresses this with the staff. I will not be coming back.
… moreThere were literally no customers in the restaurant at 10:30 PM, and four employees were working. Two cashier staff members were on their phones the entire time, even on a video call with someone, while I was standing there waiting. It honestly felt like they were doing this on purpose I’m not sure why.
Very unprofessional and frustrating. I hope the manager addresses this with the staff. I will not be coming back.
S P
My experience at this restaurant:
1. Food Ordered
• Samosa Chat: Very tasty, with a nice mix of flavors and crunch. Probably the best item we tried.
• Lamb Biryani: Not the authentic biryani taste I expected, but still good. The rice was cooked well and the lamb was tender, almost melting in the mouth.
2. Food Quality
• Overall decent, with some dishes better than others.
• Portion sizes were fair for the price.
3. Cleanliness
• Needs improvement. The floor was sticky, which was uncomfortable.
• Bathroom was not clean and had a bad odor, which stood out.
4. Service
• Service was a little slow. Waiting wasn’t too long but noticeable.
• On the positive side, the host was very kind and welcoming, which made the visit better.
5. Overall
• Food: Good, especially samosa chat.
• Cleanliness: Needs more attention.
• Service: Could be faster, but staff attitude is nice.
Would I return? Maybe for the food, but I hope they improve cleanliness and speed.
… more1. Food Ordered
• Samosa Chat: Very tasty, with a nice mix of flavors and crunch. Probably the best item we tried.
• Lamb Biryani: Not the authentic biryani taste I expected, but still good. The rice was cooked well and the lamb was tender, almost melting in the mouth.
2. Food Quality
• Overall decent, with some dishes better than others.
• Portion sizes were fair for the price.
3. Cleanliness
• Needs improvement. The floor was sticky, which was uncomfortable.
• Bathroom was not clean and had a bad odor, which stood out.
4. Service
• Service was a little slow. Waiting wasn’t too long but noticeable.
• On the positive side, the host was very kind and welcoming, which made the visit better.
5. Overall
• Food: Good, especially samosa chat.
• Cleanliness: Needs more attention.
• Service: Could be faster, but staff attitude is nice.
Would I return? Maybe for the food, but I hope they improve cleanliness and speed.