Jab We Met Indian Kitchen in Washington, DC

4.7(414)$20–30Washington, DC
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Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 414 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Washington, DC • Price $20–30 • 4.7★
Jab We Met Indian Kitchen is an Indian buffet located in Washington, DC's Capitol Hill neighborhood. This establishment has a rating of 4.7 stars based on 414 reviews. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. Its price range is between $20 and $30. Jab We Met Indian Kitchen is situated at 515 8th St SE on the First Floor. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this buffet. This restaurant provides a dining option in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, DC.

Good to know

  • Jab We Met Indian Kitchen has a listed address in Washington, DC, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 414 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
515 8th St SE First Floor, Washington, DC 20003, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 930-6190
Today
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.7 (414 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Traditional Touches 🥢

Chinese regional cuisine · score 30/100
Authenticity score30/100
Authentic

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.4 weighted · 414 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.7 from 414 reviews(↓ 0.26 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median414 / 593 median
02,965 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.7) with the city average (4.26) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2965+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
monday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
saturday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsQR code menus availableClosed captioning on TVsTipping optional for large partiesAccepts credit cardsStreet parking, Validated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutOutdoor SeatingDrive-through

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

12 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Gf) Palak Chat$10.006 mentions
  • Gf) Chicken Tikka Masala$20.006 mentions
  • Gf) Lamb Rogan Josh$22.005 mentions
  • Gf) Paneer Makhani$19.005 mentions
  • Gf) Chicken Makhani$20.003 mentions
  • V) Veggie Samosa$8.003 mentions
  • Gf) Chicken Curry$20.003 mentions
  • Bread Basket$12.002 mentions
  • Gf) Lamb Vindaloo$22.002 mentions
  • Gf) Shrimp Biryani$22.002 mentions
  • Gf) Shrimp Korma$22.001 mention
  • Gf) Lamb Seekh Kabob$14.001 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

110 items with prices
  • (GF) Aloo Goat Cheese Tikki$9.00
  • Malai Tikka$13.00
  • (GF) Lamb Seekh Kabob$14.00
  • (GF) Onion Bhajia$11.00
  • (GF) Palak Chat$10.00
  • (GF) Paneer Shashlik$14.00
  • (V) Veggie Samosa$8.00
  • Amiritsari Fried Fish$12.00
  • Chicken 65$13.00
  • Dhai Puri$12.00
  • Pakora (Chicken Tenders)$14.00
  • Gulab Jamun$5.00
  • Kesar Rice Pudding$8.00
  • Mango Ice Cream$6.00
  • Rasmalai$7.00
  • (GF) (N) Goat Cheese Malai Dumplings$19.00
  • (GF) (V) Aloo Gobi$18.00
  • (GF) (V) Baingan Bhartha$18.00
  • (GF) (V) Channa Masala$18.00
  • (GF) (V) Daal Fry$17.00
  • (GF) (V) Dhaba Daal$16.00
  • (GF) Mushroom Korma$18.00
  • (GF) Paneer Makhani$19.00
  • (GF) Paneer Masala$19.00

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

414 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Jab We Met Indian Kitchen?

Jab We Met Indian Kitchen has a 4.7-star rating based on 414 customer reviews.

Where is Jab We Met Indian Kitchen located?

Jab We Met Indian Kitchen is located at 515 8th St SE First Floor, Washington, DC 20003, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.