Tamashaa sits on 14th Street NW, its menu framed as a route through India's regional cooking — from the spice-forward dishes of the north to the lighter, aromatic plates associated with the south. The space is built for a dressier night out, with an emphasis on presentation and ambiance running alongside the food itself.
The kitchen turns out dishes like Ghevar Chaat, a honeycomb-textured bite layered with mousse and chutney, along with Smoked Salmon Puchka, Pistachio Crushed Lamb, and Paneer Pinwheel. Okra chaat and butter chicken have also become standouts among regulars, alongside a broader crowd read of authentic flavors delivered with fine-dining execution.
The bar runs its own program in parallel, with cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks named after characters from the Mahabharata. Service and attentiveness come up often in how people describe the place, alongside a vibrant, upscale room.
The Infatuation rated Tamashaa an 8/10.
The kitchen turns out dishes like Ghevar Chaat, a honeycomb-textured bite layered with mousse and chutney, along with Smoked Salmon Puchka, Pistachio Crushed Lamb, and Paneer Pinwheel. Okra chaat and butter chicken have also become standouts among regulars, alongside a broader crowd read of authentic flavors delivered with fine-dining execution.
The bar runs its own program in parallel, with cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks named after characters from the Mahabharata. Service and attentiveness come up often in how people describe the place, alongside a vibrant, upscale room.
The Infatuation rated Tamashaa an 8/10.