At the heart of IndoChen is Chef Ram Thapa's Indo-Chinese comfort food. After spending much of his career cooking Indo-Chinese cuisine in hometown Nepal and beyond, he is bringing the food he loves to make to Alexandria. With Chop Suey, Chow Mein and Vegetable Manchurian we bring rich history of the Indo-Chinese cuisine to life. Our bar program offers a wide selection of handcrafted cocktails and beverages, perfectly complementing our Indo-Chinese take on comfort food.
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Indo-Chinese cuisine originated in India at the end of the nineteenth century when Hakka-speaking Chinese immigrated to the Indian City of Kolkata, bringing with them a unique style of cooking and array of ingredients. At Indo-Chen, dishes including Chop Suey, Chow Mein, and Vegetable Manchurian bring the rich history of the cuisine to life.
Our bar program offers something for everyone, perfectly complementing our Indo-Chinese take on comfort food. We offer specialty cocktails including our signature Barrel-Aged Manhattan, an extensive library of liquors to sip or mix into a drink of your liking, a wide selection of wine varietals and beers available by the draft or bottle.
Reviews (25)
Dayapal C.
Jan 23, 2022
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Usually I don't rate restaurant but I felt compelled to share about this neighborhood restaurant. delicious food, many dish to die for, momo, chilli chicken, unique twist on sardines, pompano fish delicious, one of the best naan Bread in DC area. more imp prompt, friendly and courteous service, great ambiance. team is doing well here providing great indo Chinese dood dishes along with traditional Indian flavors! Bravo
Amber K.
Jan 22, 2022
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Andriamasinoro Mandresy
Jan 16, 2022
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Q. G.
Jan 16, 2022
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Rachna R.
Jan 10, 2022
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Hilda Kroll
Jan 10, 2022
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A nice place to sit and relax and enjoy good food with good friends. Very clean and bright with a view of the park and lake. Four of us shared Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, Tandoori Chicken, and a pot of tea with an order of Gulab Jamun. The total, with tip, came to a little over $20 each.
Kathy W.
Dec 29, 2021
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Christian Colburn
Dec 17, 2021
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Carl Petersen
Dec 12, 2021
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Came here on a Thursday afternoon for an early dinner and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. The staff was extremely professional, kind, and helpful. The restaurant was very clean and well kept, and you can really tell the staff cares about what kind of restaurant they run. The food tasted phenomenal and was priced very fairly. The chef even offered us a desert on the house which was very delicious. The restaurant is also hidden away in a quite neighborhood with plenty of parking. Will definitely be coming back!
Tawnie G.
Nov 10, 2021
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I'm actually pretty surprised this place has such a high review. I was really excited when I saw that they had Manchurian, we drove 30 minutes to get here. I will say the ambience is really perfect, I thought it was gorgeous from the second I walked in. However, other than that, the service was really far too slow. I can't count the number of times that we asked each other at the table "when are we going to get to order?" And the food was subpar. Generally, I probably would've finished a very large portion of my food. Today I took over half of it home, because I just really
Amber J.
Nov 01, 2021
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A. J.
Oct 30, 2021
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Mary B.
Oct 11, 2021
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This restaurant is not as close to me as so many in Old Town but I just had to venture out to try it and the drive was very much worth it. This is a hidden gem in the Cameron Station community and it definitely did not disappont.
The chicken spring rolls with that delectable sweet and sour sauce (which BTW was still crispy when I got home 20 minutes later) was so delicious. They contained more chicken than vegetables which I really liked.
The Kale Chaat was a wonderful surprise and that, too, was so delicately crispy when I got home. It was so well done and how this appetizer maintained its
The chicken spring rolls with that delectable sweet and sour sauce (which BTW was still crispy when I got home 20 minutes later) was so delicious. They contained more chicken than vegetables which I really liked.
The Kale Chaat was a wonderful surprise and that, too, was so delicately crispy when I got home. It was so well done and how this appetizer maintained its
Wes
Aug 27, 2021
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Amazing food without a doubt. As an appetizer I ordered the $8 lamb dumplings and they were by far the best I've ever had. For the entree I had the $28 lamb ribs things and they were epic, came with delicious rice and a white sauce. I wasn't able to find a picture online for the lamb ribs so I'll supply one. It's unfortunate that you have to order the naan separate especially at $4 a pop. You'd think it'd come complimentary with the curry but I guess not. Regardless it was a pleasurable experience and I'd return.
Ricardo Alexandre Jesus Barbosa
Jul 22, 2021
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It was a rewarding experience! Mango Lassi and starters were delicious and very flavorful; the pork belly was surprisingly good, flavors all over! Mango chutney, another pleasant mix of flavors, spices, and textures. Pork ribs with fried rice, well, the fried rice was delicious and spicy, ribs were average, I expected more of the ribs. In comparison with the whole meal, ribs could be more Indian spiced instead of American regular. Service was good and friendly.
Samantha D.
Jun 24, 2021
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We ordered the chili chicken, pork belly, lamb rogan josh, palak paneer and garlic naan. My favorite was the chili chicken which I didn't get a picture of because it was devoured. The pork belly and palak aren't my cup of tea but my partner enjoyed the palak paneer. My lamb and naan were on point. We'll definitely be back! Don't forget the mango lassi 🤤
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Colleen K.
May 24, 2021
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This was my first time dining indoors since the pandemic hit, and oh it was good to be back!! Restaurant had plenty of space and I felt very safe there Covid-wise. Now onto the food!
I got a cocktail to celebrate the occasion, which was pretty good. We wanted to get the kale chaat and melon chaat but they were sold out, so we ordered the samosas (solid) and the chili chicken. It was so nice to eat chili chicken fresh again, and you can really taste the depth of flavoring they use. That was delicious!
We couldn't decide between several items for our entrees, so the waiter suggested we try
I got a cocktail to celebrate the occasion, which was pretty good. We wanted to get the kale chaat and melon chaat but they were sold out, so we ordered the samosas (solid) and the chili chicken. It was so nice to eat chili chicken fresh again, and you can really taste the depth of flavoring they use. That was delicious!
We couldn't decide between several items for our entrees, so the waiter suggested we try
Singi D.
May 03, 2021
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Sadly London curry house has closed, it was one of my favorites. But Indochen didn't disappoint. I've been wanting to try this place and today was perfect weather to savor these flavors. Got there right before 6pm & secured the last outdoor table of 4.
I started with the Cameron blvd, then we tried the sardines & lamb dumplings (tapas style). For the mains we ordered the whole fried fish Mandarin, which was delicious and the shrimp chow mein. The sauce was perfect.
My friend & I really enjoyed this meal, catching up on their patio. Service was good, server was attentive
I started with the Cameron blvd, then we tried the sardines & lamb dumplings (tapas style). For the mains we ordered the whole fried fish Mandarin, which was delicious and the shrimp chow mein. The sauce was perfect.
My friend & I really enjoyed this meal, catching up on their patio. Service was good, server was attentive
Pradip Hayu
Feb 20, 2021
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This review is long overdue! I and my wife went to dine in at Indochen around August of 2020. The menu has something for everyone including a wide variety of Nepalese, Indian, and Chinese selections. We totally loved the fusion of these different cuisines. All the dishes were fairly priced and the portion size was just right: one of the reasons we were able to try so many items during our visit. We both enjoyed everything that came to our table.
The service is deeply efficient. All the staffs are extremely loyal and professional. They ensured that we had a great dining experience. Great food,
The service is deeply efficient. All the staffs are extremely loyal and professional. They ensured that we had a great dining experience. Great food,
Han V.
Feb 10, 2021
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Their lunch bowl special was so filling and delicious! We ordered the butter chicken and the lamb rogan josh bowls along with 2 orders of their garlic naan. The butter chicken was so tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. Lamb was good as well and the sauce was very flavorful. The garlic naan came out piping hot with plenty of fresh garlic bits cooked in. Service was attentive and very sweet. I can't wait to order take out or come back to dine here again for dinner!
Iris H.
Dec 09, 2020
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Indochen is the spot! Tucked right in between small shops, houses, and a park reminiscent of My Fair Lady, this is the place to go. My friend and I went here after spending the day in Arlington down by the water front. I was looking for that perfect blend of Indian/SE Asian food, as well as indoor dining since it was rainy. Indochen is that place.
We found this spot on Yelp (yay!) and drove about 20 minutes. Parking was super easy as there's plenty of street parking along the park. They have contactless pickup for takeout orders and are social distance seating. They have a beautiful photo
We found this spot on Yelp (yay!) and drove about 20 minutes. Parking was super easy as there's plenty of street parking along the park. They have contactless pickup for takeout orders and are social distance seating. They have a beautiful photo
Aarti B.
Oct 19, 2020
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Indian and Chinese - best of both worlds! My hubby and I ordered a feast of Veggie Chow Mein, Chicken Fried Rice, Vegetable Manchurian, Sesame Tofu, Palak Paneer, and Naan. The Chinese food was spicy and a bity oily.
The creamy Palak Paneer was the stand-out dish with fresh spinach gravy and tender paneer pieces. The Naan was large and not dense. The crispy Sesame Tofu with a savory soy glaze was tasty.
Good portions, great blend of cultures, hard to find IndoChinese. Definitely recommend!
The creamy Palak Paneer was the stand-out dish with fresh spinach gravy and tender paneer pieces. The Naan was large and not dense. The crispy Sesame Tofu with a savory soy glaze was tasty.
Good portions, great blend of cultures, hard to find IndoChinese. Definitely recommend!
Kristen K.
Oct 18, 2020
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My partner and I decided to try Indochen after seeing it pop up on our radar. We sat outside on a warm September evening (inside was pretty empty besides a party in the big room).
Food:
Melon Chaat - Compressed melon, fresh mint, spices chaat yogurt. The melon chaat is exceptional here! It sounds a little odd for an appetizer, but it is super refreshing and flavorful. I would definitely recommend.
Pork Belly - 12 hours sous vide, spiced orange glaze. The pork belly is so tender and juicy, but also a little crispy. The spiced orange glaze was delicious!
Fish Mandarin - Pan-fried Whole Pompano
Food:
Melon Chaat - Compressed melon, fresh mint, spices chaat yogurt. The melon chaat is exceptional here! It sounds a little odd for an appetizer, but it is super refreshing and flavorful. I would definitely recommend.
Pork Belly - 12 hours sous vide, spiced orange glaze. The pork belly is so tender and juicy, but also a little crispy. The spiced orange glaze was delicious!
Fish Mandarin - Pan-fried Whole Pompano
Patrick Shannon
Sep 17, 2020
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Corey Perkins
Aug 06, 2020
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