Welcome to Kadhai Indian Kitchen, the first fine dining Indian restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. We invite you to enjoy our food and drinks in a comfortable, relaxed environment with your family and friends. We provide the largest selection of quality and mouthwatering food. With our rewarding dining experience, you will be excited to come back again and again.
Different blends of spices can be said to have "heating" or "cooling" effects. Curry is a blend of spices cooked with tomatoes and onions, yogurt, or coconut milk. The lend varies according to the region and the cook. Curries are likely to include several spices like Cardamom, Pepper, Cloves, cinnamon, Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Red Chilli, Saffron, Tamarind, Ginger, Nutmeg, Fenugreek, and much more.
Different blends of spices can be said to have "heating" or "cooling" effects. Curry is a blend of spices cooked with tomatoes and onions, yogurt, or coconut milk. The lend varies according to the region and the cook. Curries are likely to include several spices like Cardamom, Pepper, Cloves, cinnamon, Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Red Chilli, Saffron, Tamarind, Ginger, Nutmeg, Fenugreek, and much more.
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Welcome to Kadhai Indian Kitchen, the first fine dining Indian restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. We invite you to enjoy our food and drinks in a comfortable, relaxed environment with your family and friends. We provide the largest selection of quality and mouthwatering food. With our rewarding dining experience, you will be excited to come back again and again.
As a brown person, I'm always looking for excellent South Asian dining options as a way to skip cooking for the week. If you've ever made South Asian food, you'd know it's some of the most time-consuming cuisine to make. Hence why there are so many terrible South Asian restaurants that take short-cuts in terms of cooking or using quality ingredients.
Reviews (29)
Robert C.
Feb 01, 2022
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Akua S.
Jan 24, 2022
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Vinay Sharma
Jan 20, 2022
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This is one of our favorite restaurants. We have ordered (for delivery) thrice in the last three weeks and have been at the restaurant frequently with our friends. We like the preparation and the portion size. Today, I placed an order for delivery (the order was for 100 dollars) through Ubereats. I called them to ask them to please send onions on the side (something that most restaurants do). The gentleman on the other side was not exactly polite and refused in a tone that can only be described as rude. I can understand that they can add a charge, but we expected to be treated with some decency
Kay G.
Jan 16, 2022
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The worst Indian take out I have had since living in Bethesda.Tried the butter chicken based on previous good reviews-sadly tasted like cream of tomato soup mixed with cream to make the sauce,with no fragrant spicing at all.
Lamb kadhu was bland also.
Rice was not fresh,in fact it looked like it was old portions scraped together with brown ends also.
The naan was ok once heated under the broiler,but overall nothing in this delivery was fresh or flavoursome.The only good thing is that i know not to ever order form here again, not for taste or authenticity.
Lamb kadhu was bland also.
Rice was not fresh,in fact it looked like it was old portions scraped together with brown ends also.
The naan was ok once heated under the broiler,but overall nothing in this delivery was fresh or flavoursome.The only good thing is that i know not to ever order form here again, not for taste or authenticity.
Lisa D.
Jan 13, 2022
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Emily Guskin
Jan 12, 2022
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I ordered delivery from here last night and it is the most delicious takeout I’ve had all pandemic. The saag paneer was perfect. The palak chaat was maybe better than Rasika’s. The naan was heavenly. And what’s better is that I ate three full grown lady meals from this delivery. These photos are just from the leftovers I had for lunch and dinner the day after I ordered and ate my fill! I strongly recommend ordering from here. I can’t wait to eat there after the pandemic!
Alan H.
Jan 08, 2022
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Marie D.
Jan 07, 2022
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Can I pick zero stars? Just about the worst meal I have ever eaten, certainly the worst Indian food on the East Coast, not the 'best' as they contend. I have lived in Bethesda for a very long time and always thought it would not be an 'authentic' Indian experience, for reference, I'm married to an Indian. I fears were right. If you want flavor-free, uninspired food with no spice or interest you've found your ideal destination. I will never darken their door again. There is far, far better Indian fare in this city, go explore. You might change your opinion of what comprises
Alessandra D.
Jan 03, 2022
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An incredible Indian restaurant! Only have ordered takeout twice but both times have been phenomenal. We love the Butter Chicken, the sauce is so creamy and chicken is tender. Other favorites include the Chicken Tikka Masala and Aloo Gobi. The naan is a must get- ITS HUGE and fluffy. And definitely start out with a samosa!
Srini R.
Dec 30, 2021
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Thea Cohen
Dec 29, 2021
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Chiara S.
Dec 09, 2021
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Rachel Bahadir
Nov 19, 2021
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We were a group of 5. We went for my sister's Birthday. We loved sitting at the round table. We ordered several dishes (ALL were delicious) and we ate family style. The services was great and VERY friendly. We loved the Chicken Marsala, Veggie Marsala, lentil dishes, spinach dishes & veggie samosas ❤❤❤❤ It was a very tastie & nice dinner.
Emma J.
Nov 07, 2021
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Kat A.
Nov 04, 2021
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Casey Johnson
Oct 21, 2021
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Usually when go to a new Indian place, I get a dish and then ask myself… is this significantly better than the same dish frozen from Trader Joe’s … the answer was no… it could have been frozen… but the rice and naan were legit good… super chewy naan can really make you feel good .. so 4 stars instead of 3
Catherine Bond
Oct 17, 2021
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Rachel W.
Oct 16, 2021
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Excellent Indian food in downtown Bethesda! The okra masala specifically was fantastic, and the naan was excellent as well (tried both plain and garlic). The palak paneer was a bit too creamy of a base for me, and I did not like the bhel puri (too much sev, barely any tomatoes/chickpeas), but they did pack it well for delivery and you construct it yourself - they provide the ingredients separately including tamarind and mint sauces, so it does not get soggy. I will definitely come back for the okra and naan though!
Lisa L.
Aug 10, 2021
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Yatin J. Patel Md Mba
Jul 16, 2021
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John K.
Jul 10, 2021
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Leif J.
Jul 05, 2021
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I am so glad they have stayed open during the pandemic. The butter chicken is the only thing our 3 year old will eat consistently l. They always have the food prepared early for our take out as well. If you order from them they offer the butter chicken sauce only which is good to mix with rice. Can't say enough good things about them 5 stars from us.
A. N.
Jul 04, 2021
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Kadhai has rightfully been a Bethesda mainstay for many years. The food is consistently tasty, portions are hearty and hospitality is unfailing.
Kadhai's food has grown even better in recent months, perhaps in response to added competition. My recent delivery order of butter chicken, lamb shah korma and saag paneer was perfect. Flavors were rich, comforting and beautifully developed (diner preferences as to spiciness are meticulously honored; the default level of spiciness, perfect for my palate, is medium spicy.) Breads and basmati rice are good-- not standouts, but very enjoyable.
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Kadhai's food has grown even better in recent months, perhaps in response to added competition. My recent delivery order of butter chicken, lamb shah korma and saag paneer was perfect. Flavors were rich, comforting and beautifully developed (diner preferences as to spiciness are meticulously honored; the default level of spiciness, perfect for my palate, is medium spicy.) Breads and basmati rice are good-- not standouts, but very enjoyable.
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Meet Miss Sallyy
Jul 04, 2021
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Few friends and I had lunch today. The sitting outside is not as nice as inside. No proper table settings, felt like a picnic. I also like to suggest that Kadhai not to reuse their takeout menus for hygiene reason, because take out menus can not be disinfected. I loved the eggplant 🍆 curry and the goat kadhai…… but I did not realize the shrimp and chicken curries tasted actually the same… overall a nice 👍 place for northern Indian food.
Heather H.
Jun 22, 2021
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Amit M.
May 19, 2021
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Thoroughly enjoyed this North Indian restaurant which serves grilled and stewed meat, chicken and seafood, vegetable curries, and traditional appetizers. The portions are huge! Easily shareable between two people. And the naan is soft and chewy. We ordered the bhel puri, a popular appetizer, tandoori chicken, hariyali chicken tikka, butter chicken and eggplant stew. For outdoor seating, guests can avail of a streatery outside that is shared among multiple restaurants on the block.
Neelam S.
May 10, 2021
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Better than Rasika!
As a brown person, I'm always looking for excellent South Asian dining options as a way to skip cooking for the week. If you've ever made South Asian food, you'd know it's some of the most time-consuming cuisine to make. Hence why there are so many terrible South Asian restaurants that take short-cuts in terms of cooking or using quality ingredients.
We've been dining at Kadhai for years and it still stands out as top-notch Indian food. Whether we're dining in or ordering take-out, we've never been disappointed! Must-tries include the crispy
As a brown person, I'm always looking for excellent South Asian dining options as a way to skip cooking for the week. If you've ever made South Asian food, you'd know it's some of the most time-consuming cuisine to make. Hence why there are so many terrible South Asian restaurants that take short-cuts in terms of cooking or using quality ingredients.
We've been dining at Kadhai for years and it still stands out as top-notch Indian food. Whether we're dining in or ordering take-out, we've never been disappointed! Must-tries include the crispy
Dinesh S.
Dec 24, 2020
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You'd expect so many good reviews would certainly mean something!!
The price was over the top for an indian cuisine so we were expecting creative modern fusion or absolutely authentic dishes. It was unfortunately none, it was subpar, flavorless and poorly bastardized so called "indian food" !
I know a good Indian dish when I taste one, having tried plethora of authentic creations from different parts of India. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan. The gravy was so weak and bland almost like a canned pureed pasta sauce with some cream. Chicken pieces were huge and seemed
The price was over the top for an indian cuisine so we were expecting creative modern fusion or absolutely authentic dishes. It was unfortunately none, it was subpar, flavorless and poorly bastardized so called "indian food" !
I know a good Indian dish when I taste one, having tried plethora of authentic creations from different parts of India. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan. The gravy was so weak and bland almost like a canned pureed pasta sauce with some cream. Chicken pieces were huge and seemed
Akash Bhattacharya
Jul 21, 2019
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