Namak Mandi

On Monday, I had the opportunity to dine at Namak Mandi. While the restaurant is conveniently located and beautifully decorated, my experience was underwhelming. The food was just okay—not particularly memorable but decent enough to enjoy. However, the tea fell short of expectations, lacking the authentic taste I was hoping for. The most disappointing aspect was the mandatory 18% gratuity, which seemed excessive, especially given the lack of professional service. Orders were not written down, and we had to repeatedly remind the staff about missing items—a frustrating experience that detracted from the meal. Even with the gratuity included, there was still an option to add an additional tip at the time of payment, which felt unnecessary. The final bill was $204 for five people, which is extremely high and hard to justify given the average food and lackluster service. While the ambiance was nice, the overall experience felt overpriced and left much to be desired.

This restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience, characterized by its warm ambiance and attentive service. The menu features a diverse selection of dishes, each prepared with fresh ingredients and expert craftsmanship. Highlights include the perfectly seasoned chapli kabob, which is tender and bursting with flavor. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, making recommendations that enhance the meal. Overall, it’s a great spot for both casual dining and special occasions, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere.

I have been in the USA for two years, and visiting Namak Mandi gave me a nostalgic experience. It felt like I was sitting in my hometown of Peshawar, enjoying the food. The dishes were authentically Pakistani, capturing both the taste and culture perfectly. The way the chef prepared our meals reminded me of Khan Chana, who used to cook the same naan for us when I lived in Peshawar. namak Mandi is one of the most authentic Pakistani restaurants I have experienced in the United States, with a 99.9% accuracy in replicating the flavors. The restaurant staff was very welcoming, and the washrooms were sparkling clean. If you are looking for authentic Halal Pakistani Cousine then Namak Mandi should be on your bucket list!

Honestly one of the best restaurants I’ve been to hands down. Their buffet in DC is one that cannot be beat. Literally for $20 all you can eat buffet is such a good deal. Service is amazing, all the workers treat everyone nicely and the restaurant itself is spacious and good vibes. Definitely recommend this to anyone, 10/10!

While trying to find the UPS store I came across this place. It wasn't that busy when I came in , so had the whole place to myself. Hossum was working and was telling about the place and the food they serve. They offer a lunch buffet but can never make it because of my work location. I was so happy this place had my favorite dish called butter chicken. The sauce of the dish was so creamy and had just the right amount of spicy too it. Would highly recommend this place because of the high quality ingredients they use and perfect service.

Namak Mandi is a restaurant that is average and falls short of being worthy enough to visit again. The chai was not good. The service was nonexistent, the staff was not rude they served us well but it wasn’t a good service. We asked thrice for warm water before we got it. We asked for salad before food, we got it mere minutes before our main food. The food was otherwise delicious I do recommend the Rosh there, it was good and authentic. With that said, there was an 18% gratuity, which is an unwelcome surcharge for service that was non existent. However I am specifically giving these guys 2 stars because even after the subpar service and the 18% gratuity their system asked for an unacceptable additional tip. The restaurant is priced along the lines of the area already. (40-50 per person on avg).

We had the buffet and thought everything was delicious. Quite a variety of vegetarian dishes, two types of rice and several meat dishes. Like others, we really liked the butter chicken. We liked the naan, it had a little different flavor than we were used to, and of course, the naan hanger is fun. Not a fancy place, but the staff was helpful.

Came upon this restaurant while out and about with my friends and decided to try it out. And it’s a good thing we did. We got the all you can eat option and it’s the cheapest I’ve seen in the area. The food was delicious and cheap as well. If you’re looking for cheap and delicious food that’s also all you can eat, definitely choose this spot. Would definitely come back.