TAPORI in Washington, DC

4.6(224)$40–80Washington, DC
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 224 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Washington, DC • Price $40–80 • 4.6★
TAPORI is an Indian buffet located at 600 H St NE Suite E in Washington, DC's H Street Corridor neighborhood. With a rating of 4.6 stars from 224 reviews, TAPORI offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. The price range is between $40 and $80. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this establishment. TAPORI provides an Indian buffet experience in the heart of Washington, DC. This buffet is available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Consider TAPORI for your next meal in Washington, DC.

Good to know

  • TAPORI has a listed address in Washington, DC, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 224 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
600 H St NE Suite E, Washington, DC 20002, H Street Corridor, Washington, DC
Phone
(202) 204-2096
Today
5–10 PM
Price
$40–80
Rating
4.6 (224 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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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 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Quick bite score25/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
0/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.3 weighted · 224 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.6 from 224 reviews(↓ 0.25 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median224 / 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 (4.6) 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.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
5–10 PM
monday
5–10 PM
saturday
5–10 PM
sunday
5–10 PM
thursday
5–10 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
5–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $40–80
Price range$40–80

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeout

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
 Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

9 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Vada Pav$18.408 mentions
  • Cauliflower$16.108 mentions
  • Butter Chicken$28.757 mentions
  • Dum Biryani$39.106 mentions
  • Cheese Kulcha$10.355 mentions
  • Paneer Chop$27.605 mentions
  • Achari Macchi Kebab$32.203 mentions
  • Ragda Pattice$18.402 mentions
  • Nilgiri Scallop$23.001 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

21 items with prices
  • Cauliflower 65$16.10

    Crispy cauliflower tossed with Kashmiri chili, curry leaf, and spices, served with chili mayo.Vegan | Gluten Free

  • Vada Pav$18.40

    Spicy potato fritter tucked in a soft pav roll with mint chutney and pickled beets--a bold, comforting Mumbai street classic.Vegetarian

  • Ragda Pattice$18.40

    Cassava and Plantain Patty surrounded by Yellow Daal and covered with Date & Tamarind, Mint and Sweet Yogurt ChutneyVegetarian

  • Wagyu Momo$23.00

    5 pieces of wagyu beef dumplings in housemade buckwheat wrappers. Served in a tomato and beef, spiced broth (5pc)

  • Nilgiri Scallop$23.00

    Pan-seared scallops crusted with gunpowder masala, served in a rich coconut, green chili, mint, and cilantro broth

  • Asparagus Pesto Uttapam$25.30

    Caramelized Mushroom with Onion, finished with Pesto.

  • Kathal Biriyani$29.90

    Young jackfruit Seared on grill, cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, saffron, cinnamon, green cardamom, bay leaf, mace, basmati rice, ghee. Served with raita.Contains Dairy

  • Dum Biryani$39.10

    Tender slow-roasted goat on the bone, cooked with fragrant basmati rice, saffron, cinnamon, and cardamom, and served with refreshing raita on the side -- the perfect hearty takeout feast.

  • Paneer Chop$27.60

    Grilled paneer steak marinated with herbs and green chili, served with radish salad, mint chutney, and fresh herb dust.

  • Roasted Carrots$27.60

    Cal-Organic Farms Roasted Carrots with aCilantro-Sesame Chutney, Dukkah, Lapsi Powder

  • Achari Macchi Kebab (Salmon)$32.20

    Tandoor-roasted salmon marinated with mustard oil, ginger, and spices, served with fragrant saffron pulao and onion salad

  • Butter Chicken$28.75

    Tender Chicken, Tomato-Cashew Sauce, Kashmiri Chili, Fenugreek, Cream, Garlic Naan

  • Hudson Valley Duck Choila$41.40

    Rohan Duck Breast, Timur, Garlic, Ginger,Mustard, Edamame, Asparagus

  • Lamb Chop$21.85

    Tandoor-roasted leg of lamb, marinated with black garlic, cashews, and spiced yogurt, served with charred broccoli, mint chutney, and crisp onion salad

  • Garlic Naan$5.75

    ***contains eggs & dairy***

  • Tapori Naan$9.20

    Pistachio and Poppy Seed. Contains dairy and eggs

  • Cheese Kulcha$10.35

    Mushroom, Spinach, Cream Cheese

  • Lasooni Palak$10.35

    Creamed spinach curry simmered with tomatoes and warm spices

  • Tandoori Broccoli$10.35

    Vegan

  • Sambar$10.35

    A South Indian lentil stew made with pumpkin, eggplant, shallots, carrots, tomato, and curry leaves, simmered until rich and flavorful.

  • Rasmalai Cheesecake$13.80

    Creamy rasmalai-inspired cheesecake on a spiced biscuit crust wth pistachio and sour cherry chutney. contains dairy and nuts

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

224 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of TAPORI?

TAPORI has a 4.6-star rating based on 224 customer reviews.

Where is TAPORI located?

TAPORI is located at 600 H St NE Suite E, Washington, DC 20002, H Street Corridor, Washington, DC.

How much does TAPORI cost?

TAPORI is budget-friendly. The price range is $40–80.

Is TAPORI good?

Yes, TAPORI is highly rated with 4.6 stars from 224 reviews.