Indian restaurant · Washington, DC

Dakshin

A South Indian restaurant at 3512 Connecticut Ave NW in Washington, DC. The menu runs to 214 dishes, including appam and filter coffee, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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3512 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

(202) 318-6600

RestaurantSouth Indian

$ · Vegan options · Catering · Bar

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Samosa ChaatSavory pastry, peas, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind, cilantro, and chutneys
Papri ChaatFlour crisps, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind with cilantro chutneys
Bhel PuriPuffed rice, tomato, onions, chickpea noodles, and chutneys
Aloo Tikki ChaatPotato patties, chickpeas, and chutneys
Palak ChaatPalak Chaat with organic baby spinach, crispy sweet yogurt, tamarind sauce, and chickpea noodles for a vibrant mix of crunch and tang.
Chaat PapriCrispy flour papri topped with potatoes, chickpeas, cool yogurt, and vibrant tamarind and cilantro chutneys.

Soups and salads

South Indian

Masala Dosa
Medu Vada SambarRice and lentils, sambar, coconut and tomato chutneys
Mini Masala DosaMini masala dosa filled with spiced potatoes, served in a crisp lentil and rice crepe with flavorful chutneys.
Chicken Mini DosaLentil + rice savory crepe, spiced chicken, chutneys
Mysore Masala Dosa
Paneer DosaCrispy golden dosa wrapped around a flavorful paneer filling, served as a satisfying South Indian favorite.
Chili Chicken DosaA long, golden-crisp dosa wrapped around flavorful chili chicken for a bold and satisfying South Indian favorite.
Chicken Chettinad DosaA long, crisp dosa filled with Chicken Chettinad, bringing savory spice and delicious crunch in every bite.
Butter Chicken DosaCrisp, golden dosa wrapped around rich butter chicken for a bold and satisfying twist on a classic favorite.
Idli SambarDelicate idli and hearty sambar come together in this simple, comforting South Indian staple.
Onion UttapamOnion Uttapam, a savory South Indian pancake topped with onions and cooked until soft inside and lightly crisp on the edges.
Rava Masala DosaRava Masala Dosa, a crisp and savory South Indian favorite, folded around a flavorful masala filling for a satisfying bite.
Rasam
Cookie Butter Dosalentil + rice savory crepe | cookie butter

Tandoor and grill

Lamb chops, garam masala, and butter
Tandoor-roasted salmon, spices, and spring mix
Tandoor-roasted shrimp, spices, and spring mix
Tandoor-roasted eggplants, onion, and tomatoes
Chicken Seekh KebabsGluten-free. Minced chicken, ginger, garlic, onions, green chillies.
Tandoori Chicken ChopsGluten-free. Chicken breasts, yogurt marinade, ginger, garlic, garam masala
Chicken Cheese KebabGluten-free. Boneless chicken breasts, cream cheese, yogurt, toasted chickpea flour, fenugreek leaves.
Tandoori Chicken TikkaBoneless chicken, Fenugreek, Ginger, Garlic
Tandoori SalmonOnion, tomato, ginger, coriander, coconut milk, with curry leaves.
Tandoori Salmon Tikka
Tandoori Lamb ChopsLamb chops, garam masala, ginger, garlic. Fenugreek butter.
Tandoori Paneer TikkaHomemade cheese, Color peppers, Red onions
Tandoori Shrimp

Chicken

Chicken breasts, cream cheese, and fenugreek
Boneless chicken, fenugreek, ginger, and garlic
Chicken breasts, yogurt, and garam masala
Chicken drumsticks, fenugreek, ginger, and garlic
Boneless chicken, tomato gravy, and fenugreek
Boneless chicken, yogurt, and turmeric
Boneless chicken, cashew nuts, and cream
Boneless chicken, tomatoes, potato, and vinegar
Boneless chicken, spinach, ginger, and onions
Chicken Tikka MasalaGluten-free. Boneless tandoori chicken, tomato gravy, fenugreek.
Butter Chicken
Tellicherry Peppercorn ChickenGluten-free. Chicken, coriander, toasted Tellicherry peppercorns.
Chicken Curry IndiqueGluten-free. Boneless chicken, coconut milk, curry leaves.
Chicken Curry Madras
Chicken Korma
Chicken Chettinad
Saag Chicken
Chicken Vindaloo

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Cauliflower, garlic, onion, and tomato sauce
Crispy spinach, sweet yogurt, and chutneys
Homemade paneer, spices, and spring mix
Okra, tomatoes, turmeric, and spices
Cauliflower florets, potatoes, and ginger
Cashew nuts, seasonal vegetables, and spices
Saag PaneerSpinach, homemade cottage cheese, fenugreek and spices
Paneer MakhaniHomemade Cheese, Tomato Gravy, Fenugreek, Cream
Baingan BarthaTandoor Roasted Eggplants, Onions, Tomatoes
Punjabi CholeChickpeas, Onions, Tomatoes, Potatoes
Masala OkraOkra, Onions, Tomatoes, Spices.
Okra, Onions, Tomatoes, Spices
Saag MakaiSpinach, Homemade Cheese, fenugreek leaves, spices
Aloo Saag
Dal SaagYellow lentils, Saag, Ginger, Garlic.
Yellow lentils, Saag, Ginger, Garlic
Saag Chole
Aloo GobhiVegan. Gluten-free. Potatoes, cauliflower florets, ginger, cumin.
Dal MakhaniGluten-free. Black lentils, tomatoes, ginger, garlic.
Dal TadkaYellow lentils, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic.
Aloo Mutter
Vegetable Korma
Mixed vegetable curry
Mutter Paneer
EggPlant MasalaTender Eggplant chunks simmered in rich, spiced tomato and onion sauce with spices
Udupi Vegetable Curry
Crispy lentil crackers

Biryani and rice

Lamb Biryani
Vegetables, garam masala, and basmati rice
Chicken BiriyaniFragrant Chicken Biriyani with aromatic chicken, fluffy basmati rice, and garam masala for a bold, gluten-free classic.
Chicken 65 BiriyaniA hearty biriyani featuring Chicken 65, aromatic basmati rice, and warm garam masala in every delicious bite.
Aromatic lamb, Basmati rice, Garam masala
Shrimp BiryaniAromatic shrimp, Basmati rice, Garam masala
Paneer Biriyani
Vegetable BiryaniAromatic vegetables, Basmati rice, Garam masala.
Aromatic vegetables, Basmati rice, Garam masala
Goat Biriyani
Saffron Rice Pudding
Mango Rice Pudding
Mango, Milk,Rice
Rice Pudding
Milk rice

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Cauliflower Pecorino KulchaCauliflower, pecorino romano, cashew, almond, raisins, jalapeño, and leavened bread
NaanLeavened white flour bread
Garlic NaanLeavened white flour bread with garlic
Butter NaanLeavened white flour bread with butter
Mint ParathaLayered whole wheat bread with mint
Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread
Unleavened whole wheat bread
Onion KulchaWhite flour bread with spiced onions
Peshwari NaanWhite flour bread with nuts, raisins, dates, and butter
Kerala PorottaLayered white flour bread with butter
RotiVegan. Unleavened, whole wheat.
Kerala Paratha
Layaered bread
Chicken Tikka KulchaTender Chicken Tikka Chunks with a hint of spices, nestled in fluffy Indian bread.

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Dakshin SunsetOrange juice, grenadine, and Sprite
Virgin MojitoLemon juice, fresh mint leaves, and simple syrup
Passion Fruit DelightPassion fruit juice, coconut water, and soda
Mango LassiCreamy yogurt blended with mango pulp
Pineapple Juice
Fresh pineapple juice
Mango Juice
Fresh mango juice
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
Fresh orange juice
Madras CoffeeTraditional South Indian filter coffee
Masala ChaiSpiced tea with ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon
Coke
Diet Coke
Mexican Coke
Ginger Ale
Sprite
Coke Zero
S Pellagrino 750 mlSparkling Natural Mineral Water
Natural Spring Water
Smart Water 591ml

23 more items we could not sort

Signature Flavors
Mozzarella cheese
Shirley TempleLemon, grenadine, and maraschino cherry
Halibut, ginger, mustard, tomato, and turmeric
Homemade cheese, tomato gravy, and fenugreek
Black lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic
Yellow lentils, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic
Mango, lemon, and carrots
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Leavened, white flour, garlic
Leavened, white flour
Gluten-free. Black lentils, tomatoes, ginger, garlic
Yellow lentils, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic
Pappadum
Leavened, white flour, butter
Vegan. Unleavened, whole wheat
Layered, whole wheat, mint
Layered, whole wheat
ShreekandhYogurt, pistacios, saffron
RasamalaiCottage cheese dumplings soaked in sweetened milk, delicately flavored with cardamon and saffron, garnished with pistachios.
Mango Rasamalai
Evian 750ml

Overview

197 dishes on the menu we read, about 131 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $ (inexpensive)
Vegan options
Catering
Bar

Dishes you can get here

Goat Biryani

Butter Chicken

Idli

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Hours

Monday	11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Tuesday	11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Thursday	11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Friday	11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday	11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday	11:00 am to 10:00 pm

From their website. Holiday hours can differ, so call ahead on holidays.

Location

3512 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 · Get directions

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Where is Dakshin?

Dakshin is at 3512 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. Phone: (202) 318-6600.

What are Dakshin's hours?

Monday 11:30 am to 10:00 pm; Tuesday 11:30 am to 10:00 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am to 10:00 pm; Thursday 11:30 am to 10:00 pm; Friday 11:30 am to 10:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Holiday hours can differ.

Does Dakshin have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 131 of the 197 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Signature Flavors, Masala Dosa, Mozzarella cheese and Homemade cheese, onion, and peppers.

What dishes does Dakshin serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Gobi, Aloo Tikki, Appam, Bhel Puri, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken 65, Chicken Biryani and Chicken Tikka.

How expensive is Dakshin?

It is in our $ price range (inexpensive).

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Dakshin

Menu

Starters

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

South Indian

Tandoor and grill

Chicken

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Biryani and rice

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

Dishes you can get here

What stands out here

Hours

Location

What diners say

Tips from diners

Questions people ask

Nearby Indian food

More south indian places

How this list is made

Dakshin

Menu

Starters

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

South Indian

Tandoor and grill

Chicken

Lamb and goat

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

Biryani and rice

Indo-Chinese

Breads

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

Dishes you can get here

What stands out here

Hours

Location

What diners say

Tips from diners

Questions people ask

Nearby Indian food

More south indian places

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