Tamashaa in Columbia Heights is a trendy Indian gastro bar that elevates traditional recipes with creative flair, offering beautifully plated dishes and innovative cocktails in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
"Columbia Heights’ charming new Indian eatery added brunch service a few months ago, complete with a three-course spread for $37 and a bottomless cocktail option for $17 more. Brunch bites include Indian street foods like paneer sliders (scrambled cottage cheese on a buttered roll), pani puri shots, and creamy pistachio ice cream served in a waffle cone. Try the chaat margarita with tequila, agave, lime, triple sec, gooseberry, and chaat masala." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
"Make your way to Tamashaa after you’ve spent the day dodging the weekend farmers market crowds—it’s an oasis in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. This upscale spot in Columbia Heights celebrates regional Indian cuisines, with beautifully plated dishes of fiery goat vindaloo and tandoori cornish hen. Despite the somewhat formal vibe, it’s still welcoming for casual hangouts, and perfect for lunchtime with friends or family. Order the crispy crab smothered in rich coconut curry and finished with a drizzle of chili oil, and definitely get the butter chicken—Tamashaa’s version is one of the best we’ve tasted." - omnia saed, tristiana hinton
"The newest addition to Columbia Heights has a few fall cocktails to consider. Chose from the apple bourbon infusion (apple and cinnamon-infused bourbon whiskey, lemon and angostura bitters) or the margarita made with orange liqueur and homemade bosc pear syrup." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Make your way to Tamashaa after you’ve spent the day dodging the weekend farmers market crowds—it’s an oasis in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. This upscale spot in Columbia Heights celebrates regional Indian cuisines, with beautifully plated dishes of fiery goat vindaloo and tandoori cornish hen. Despite the somewhat formal vibe, it’s still welcoming for casual hangouts, and perfect for lunchtime with friends or family. Order the crispy crab smothered in rich coconut curry and finished with a drizzle of chili oil, and definitely get the butter chicken—Tamashaa’s version is one of the best we’ve tasted." - omnia saed
"Make your way to Tamashaa after you’ve spent the day dodging the weekend farmers market crowds—it’s an oasis in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. This upscale spot in Columbia Heights celebrates regional Indian cuisines, with beautifully plated dishes of fiery goat vindaloo and tandoori cornish hen. Despite the somewhat formal vibe, it’s still welcoming for casual hangouts, and perfect for lunchtime with friends or family. Order the crispy crab smothered in rich coconut curry and finished with a drizzle of chili oil, and definitely get the butter chicken—Tamashaa’s version is one of the best we’ve tasted." - Omnia Saed
