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South Indian · Vegetarian

Where to eat Idli in the DMV

Soft steamed rice cakes with sambar and coconut chutney. We found Idli on 52 DMV menus, and 24 more places usually serve it.

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Idli with sambar and coconut chutney
A typical Idli. Each restaurant makes its own version.

On the menu: 52 places

Alexandria, VA

Dish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveSpicelife Indian Fare3616 King Street, Alexandria, VARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiIndo-ChineseListed on their menu as idliFull menuDish photo: Korma♡ SaveSundara Indian Restaurant & Cafe1320 Braddock Place, Suite 105, Alexandria, VARestaurantSouth IndianBiryani and HyderabadiListed on their menu as idliFull menu

Arlington, VA

Dish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveMinerva Express4815 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VARestaurantOn their menu: Idly, Idly Vada ComboHours not confirmed

Fairfax County, VA

Dish photo: Paneer Tikka♡ SaveWoodlands4078 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Idly Vada Combo, Kancheepuram Idly, Rasam Idly and 2 moreFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveIndAroma6548C Little River Tpke, Alexandria, VASweets and bakeryListed on their menu as idliFull menuDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveBombay Bites6007 Centreville Crest Ln, Centreville, VARestaurantMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Idli Sambar (3 PCs)Full menuDish photo: Puri♡ SaveSaravana Bhavan14392 Chantilly Crossing Ln, Chantilly, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianListed on their menu as idliFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveBengaluru Cafe3957 Pender Dr, Suite 105, Fairfax, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Ghee Podi Idly, Floating Idly Sambar, Ghee Thatte Idly (2)Full menuDish photo: Momos♡ SaveSaravana Palace11725 Route 29, Fairfax, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Regular Idli, Sambar Idli, Idli Vada Combo and 3 moreFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveA2B Indian Veg645 Elden Street, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianListed on their menu as idliHours not confirmedDish photo: Momos♡ SaveAdyar Ananda Bhavan A2B645 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Cocktail Sambar Idli, Idli, Thatte Idly and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveCountry Oven2501-O10 Centerville Road, Herndon, VARestaurantOn their menu: Idli (3 pcs), Podi Idli, Ghee Idli and 5 moreHours not confirmedDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveDesi Chowrastha905 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, VAChaat and street foodMumbai and street foodOn their menu: Idly (3), Sambar Idly, Ghee Karam Idly(3)Full menuDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveJanatha Bar & Biryani2425 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VARestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiSouth IndianOn their menu: Idly, Ghee Podi Idly, Ghee Karam Podi Idly and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveMayuri Indian Restaurant390 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Plain Idly (3 Pcs), Karappodi Idli (3 Pcs), Idli (2) & Vada (2) Combo and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveSai Saravana Bhavan490 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Royal Idli/Dosa Mix, Ney pongal, Idli, Medhu Vada, Sweet, Rava Kichad, Idli, Medhuvada,Sweet and 4 moreFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveSangeethas Bhavan364 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Idli, Sambar idli, Ney Podi Idli and 4 moreFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveTiffin Hut2338 Woodland Crossing Dr, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Thatte Idli, Ghee Podi Idli, Idli Vada and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Chicken Tikka Masala♡ SaveTristate Indian Cuisine1230 Elden St, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Idli (4 Pcs)Full menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveAmma Vegetarian Kitchen344 Maple Ave, Vienna, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Idly sambar (2), Idli Vada comboFull menuDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveBombay Tandoor8603 Westwood Center Dr, Vienna, VARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiListed on their menu as idliFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveMinerva14513 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Chantilly, VARestaurantOn their menu: Idly SambarHours not confirmedDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveHerndon Hot Breads Bakery & Cafe390 Elden Street, Herndon, VASweets and bakeryOn their menu: Idli, Idli, Vada, Idli SambharHours not confirmedDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveMayuri Indian Cusane2316 Hunters Woods Plz, Reston, VARestaurantOn their menu: 40. Idly SambarHours not confirmed

Frederick County, MD

Dish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveGrace of India3531 John Simmons St, Frederick, MDRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: IdliFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveSaffron Grill & Bar1301 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MDRestaurantOn their menu: Idly SambharHours not confirmed

Howard County, MD

Dish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveDwaraka's Bawarchi Indian Kitchen7185 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MDRestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiOn their menu: Idly, Idly-Vada ComboHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveMango GroveColumbia, MDRestaurantOn their menu: IdlyHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveNamaste FoodieColumbia, MDRestaurantOn their menu: Idli (3pc)Hours not confirmedDish photo: Pani Puri♡ SaveRoyal Cuisine of India7500 Montpelier Road, Laurel, MDRestaurantOn their menu: Idli Sambar Lunch (3 piece)Hours not confirmed

Loudoun County, VA

Dish photo: Dosa♡ SaveAmrutBrambleton Corner Plaza (Northstar Blvd & Evergreen Mills Rd), Ashburn, VARestaurantSouth IndianListed on their menu as idliFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveHashtag India43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, #166, Ashburn, VARestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiNorth Indian and PunjabiListed on their menu as idliFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveRupa Vira's The Signature21760 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, VARestaurantModern and fine diningOn their menu: Idli Sambar, Idli VadaHours not confirmedDish photo: Chicken Biryani♡ SaveTava Fry44054 Pipeline Plaza, Ashburn, VARestaurantSouth IndianListed on their menu as idliHours not confirmedDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveBombay Tandoor19405 Promenade Drive, Leesburg, VARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiListed on their menu as idliHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveDum & Grill Indian Fusion Food25150 Loudoun County Pkwy, Unit 175, South Riding, VARestaurantBiryani and HyderabadiSouth IndianMumbai and street foodListed on their menu as idliFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveIndian Taverna (formerly Banjara)44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, Ashburn, VARestaurantOn their menu: Idli, Kid's IdlyHours not confirmed

Montgomery County, MD

Dish photo: Idli♡ SaveChennai Hoppers136 Paramount Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MDRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Thattu Nei Podi Idli, Madurai Idli, Sambhar Idli and 1 moreFull menuDish photo: Idli♡ SaveHot Breads Bakery / Dosa & Chaat70 Market St, Gaithersburg, MDSweets and bakeryMumbai and street foodSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: IdliFull menuDish photo: Momos♡ SaveSpicelife128 Ellington Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MDRestaurantListed on their menu as idliHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveWoodlands555 Quince Orchard Rd Ste 140, Gaithersburg, MDRestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Idly (2pc), Idly/VadaFull menuDish photo: Momos♡ SaveMirchi Dhaba18280 Contour Road, Montgomery Village, MDRestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiOn their menu: Idli Masala CateringHours not confirmed

Prince George's County, MD

Dish photo: Idli♡ SaveSpice 65501 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MDRestaurantListed on their menu as idliHours not confirmedDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveWoodlands Indian Restaurant8046 New Hampshire Ave, Hyattsville, MDRestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianOn their menu: Idly (2pc), Idly/VadaHours not confirmed

Washington, DC

Dish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveDakshin3512 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DCRestaurantSouth IndianOn their menu: Idli SambarFull menuDish photo: Chole Bhature♡ SaveHerbivore1639 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DCRestaurantVegetarianOn their menu: Idli SambarFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveIndique3512-14 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DCRestaurantModern and fine diningListed on their menu as idliHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveRajaji Fine Indian Cuisine2603 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DCRestaurantListed on their menu as idliFull menuDish photo: Veg Biryani♡ SaveRasika1190 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington, DCRestaurantModern and fine diningOn their menu: Masala IdliHours not confirmedDish photo: Butter Chicken♡ SaveSpice 6740 6th St NW, Washington, DCRestaurantListed on their menu as idliFull menuDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveTapori600 H St NE, Suite E, Washington, DCRestaurantMumbai and street foodNepali and IndianListed on their menu as idliFull menuDish photo: Saag Paneer♡ SaveVegz2120 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DCRestaurantIndian and PakistaniVegetarianOn their menu: IdliHours not confirmed

Usually served: 24 more

We have not seen these menus yet, but places like these normally make Idli. Call to check.

Dish photo: Idli♡ SaveDiya Indian Cuisine218 North Lee Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, VARestaurantNorth Indian and PunjabiSouth IndianNepali and IndianFull menuDish photo: Puri♡ SaveDC Dosa1601 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VAChaat and street foodSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SavePullingo Briyani House43055 Little River Tpke, Chantilly, VAFood truckBiryani and HyderabadiSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Puri♡ SaveRaji's Indian Cuisine4230 Lafayette Center Dr, Chantilly, VARestaurantSouth IndianDish photo: Puri♡ SaveKinnera Bar & Grill13055 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VARestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Puri♡ SaveMadras Chopsticks2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VARestaurantIndo-ChineseSouth IndianFull menuDish photo: Chana Masala♡ SaveAmma Vegetarian Kitchen344 Maple Ave, Vienna, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianFull menuDish photo: Dosa♡ SaveKochin Kitchen126 Branch Rd SE, Vienna, VARestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Fish Curry♡ SaveAmrutha Food Truck8720 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MDFood truckSouth IndianDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveTriveni Supermarket & Food Court8450 Baltimore National Pike Suite 170, Ellicott City, MDGrocery with kitchenSouth IndianNorth Indian and PunjabiDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveDwaraka's Bawarchi Indian Kitchen21760 Beaumeade Cir, Suite 145, Ashburn, VARestaurantSouth IndianBiryani and HyderabadiDish photo: Puri♡ SaveMalgudi Veg43150 Broadlands Center Plaza, Ashburn, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveTiffin HutAshburn Farm Village Center, Ashburn, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianHours not confirmedDish photo: Puri♡ SaveAgni South Indian Cuisine46005 Regal Plaza, Sterling, VARestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveDosa Grill24630 Dulles Landing Dr, Unit 135, Sterling, VARestaurantSouth IndianDish photo: Masala Dosa♡ SaveKamat Vegetarian9091 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VARestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianDish photo: Dosa♡ SaveKaveri Authentic South Indian9011 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MDRestaurantSouth IndianVegetarianDish photo: Idli♡ SaveChettinadu Indian Cuisine15124 Frederick Rd, Rockville, MDRestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Idli♡ SaveDosaheaven Md260 N Washington Street, Rockville, MDFood truckSouth IndianVegetarianDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveGanapati Foods705 First Street, Rockville, MDRestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Vada Pav♡ SaveAnanda Bites8046 New Hampshire Ave, Hyattsville, MDRestaurantSouth IndianMumbai and street foodDish photo: Goat Biryani♡ SaveMurugan Temple Kitchen6300 Princess Garden Parkway, Lanham, MDRestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Fish Curry♡ SaveGodavari13919 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MDRestaurantSouth IndianHours not confirmedDish photo: Dosa♡ SaveDc Dosa Union Market1309 5th St NW, Washington, DCGrocery with kitchenSouth IndianVegetarian

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How this list is made

We started from public records, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps, searched town by town for places those records miss, and read each restaurant's menu from its website or online ordering page. Places whose opening hours we could not confirm recently say so, and we check them again every month. Dishes marked "on the menu" come from the restaurant's own website or ordering page. "Usually served" is our best guess from the style of the place, so call ahead if you have your heart set on it.

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