Dakshin - 3512 Connecticut Ave NW

Dakshin is an Indian restaurant in Washington, DC. Order takeout online for pickup or delivery.

3512 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008

Phone: +12022446600

Price range: $11-$20

Hours

  • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 11:00–22:01

Dakshin - 3512 Connecticut Ave NW Menu

Popular Items

  • Garlic Naan — $6.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala — $23.00
  • Saag Paneer — $20.00
  • Samosa Chaat — $10.00
  • Butter Chicken — $23.00
  • Naan — $5.00

Street Snacks

  • Samosa Chaat — $10.00
    Crisp savory pastry topped with peas, potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, and tamarind-cilantro chutneys for a bold, tangy bite.
  • Gobi Manchurian — $13.00
    Crispy cauliflower tossed with garlic, onion, and rich tomato sauce for a bold, savory bite.
  • Palak Chaat — $10.00
    Palak Chaat with organic baby spinach, crispy sweet yogurt, tamarind sauce, and chickpea noodles for a vibrant mix of crunch and tang.
  • Chaat Papri — $10.00
    Crispy flour papri topped with potatoes, chickpeas, cool yogurt, and vibrant tamarind and cilantro chutneys.
  • Mini Masala Dosa — $13.00
    Mini masala dosa filled with spiced potatoes, served in a crisp lentil and rice crepe with flavorful chutneys.
  • Bhel Puri — $9.00
    Bhel Puri with puffed rice, tomatoes, onions, chickpea noodles, and chutneys for a lively mix of crunch, tang, and savory flavor.
  • Cauliflower Pecorino Kulcha — $8.00
    Cauliflower, pecorino romano, cashew, almond, raisins, jalapeno, leavened bread.
  • Chili Chicken — $14.00
    Boneless chicken, Chilli sauce, Ginger, Garlic.
  • Chicken Seekh Kebabs — $13.00
    Gluten-free. Minced chicken, ginger, garlic, onions, green chillies.
  • Chicken Mini Dosa — $14.00
    Lentil + rice savory crepe, spiced chicken, chutneys
  • Chicken 65 — $14.00
    Crispy boneless Chicken 65, deep-fried and tossed with yogurt, ginger, and garlic for a bold, savory bite.
  • Chicken Wings — $10.99
    Chicken Wings

Dosa and Idli

  • Masala Dosa — $20.00
    Golden, crisp masala dosa rolled to perfection and served with flavorful chutneys and sambar.
  • Mysore Masala Dosa — $20.00
    Mysore Masala Dosa
  • Paneer Dosa — $22.00
    Crispy golden dosa wrapped around a flavorful paneer filling, served as a satisfying South Indian favorite.
  • Chili Chicken Dosa — $23.00
    A long, golden-crisp dosa wrapped around flavorful chili chicken for a bold and satisfying South Indian favorite.
  • Chicken Chettinad Dosa — $24.00
    A long, crisp dosa filled with Chicken Chettinad, bringing savory spice and delicious crunch in every bite.
  • Butter Chicken Dosa — $22.00
    Crisp, golden dosa wrapped around rich butter chicken for a bold and satisfying twist on a classic favorite.
  • Idli Sambar — $16.00
    Delicate idli and hearty sambar come together in this simple, comforting South Indian staple.
  • Onion Uttapam — $18.00
    Onion Uttapam, a savory South Indian pancake topped with onions and cooked until soft inside and lightly crisp on the edges.
  • Rava Masala Dosa — $20.00
    Rava Masala Dosa, a crisp and savory South Indian favorite, folded around a flavorful masala filling for a satisfying bite.
  • Medhu Vada Sambar — $16.00
    Crispy golden medhu vada served with warm sambar and chutneys for a comforting South Indian favorite.

Soups and Salad

  • Lobster + Shrimp Bisque — $10.00
    Lobster, Shrimp, Coconut, Ginger, Curry leaves
  • Rasam — $10.00
    Rasam
  • Seasonal Soup — $10.00
    Lentils, Ginger, Peppercorns, Tomato, Curry leaves
  • Green Salad — $10.00
    Lettuce, Romaine, Mixed baby greens, Kokum vinaigrette, Roasted papad basket

Biryani

  • Chicken Biriyani — $25.00
    Fragrant Chicken Biriyani with aromatic chicken, fluffy basmati rice, and garam masala for a bold, gluten-free classic.
  • Chicken 65 Biriyani — $25.00
    A hearty biriyani featuring Chicken 65, aromatic basmati rice, and warm garam masala in every delicious bite.
  • Lamb Biryani — $26.00
    Aromatic lamb, Basmati rice, Garam masala.
  • Shrimp Biryani — $25.00
    Aromatic shrimp, Basmati rice, Garam masala
  • Paneer Biriyani — $24.00
    Paneer Biriyani
  • Vegetable Biryani — $24.00
    Aromatic vegetables, Basmati rice, Garam masala.
  • Goat Biriyani — $26.00
    Goat Biriyani

From My Hometown

  • Tellicherry Peppercorn Chicken — $25.00
    Gluten-free. Chicken, coriander, toasted Tellicherry peppercorns.
  • Malabar Fish Curry — $26.00
    Salmon, Ginger, Onion, Tomato, Coriander, Coconut milk, Curry leaves
  • Aleppy Fish Curry -Salmon — $28.00
    Aleppy Fish Curry -Salmon
  • Aleppy Fish Curry - Halibut — $35.00
    Halibut Fish, Turmeric, chili powder
  • Meen Moilee - Halibut — $35.00
    Kerala special fish curry in coconut milk and turmeric
  • Fish in Banana Leaf -Kerala Style- Halibut — $35.00
    Fish in Banana Leaf -Kerala Style- Halibut
  • Appam with Chicken Stew — $28.00
    Kerala style Kal Appam with Chicken in creamy sauce
  • Appam with Vegetable Stew — $26.00
    Kerala Style Kal Appam with Vegetable Stew.

The Classic Non Veg

  • Butter Chicken — $23.00
    Butter Chicken
  • Chicken Tikka Masala — $23.00
    Gluten-free. Boneless tandoori chicken, tomato gravy, fenugreek.
  • Chicken Curry Indique — $22.00
    Gluten-free. Boneless chicken, coconut milk, curry leaves.
  • Chicken Curry Madras — $23.00
    Chicken Curry Madras
  • Chicken Korma — $23.00
    Chicken Korma
  • Chicken Chettinad — $25.00
    Chicken Chettinad
  • Chili Chicken - Full Portion — $24.00
    Chili Chicken - Full Portion
  • Saag Chicken — $22.00
    Saag Chicken
  • Lamb Roganjosh — $25.00
    Gluten-free. Boneless lamb, cardamom, cumin, cloves.
  • Lamb Vindaloo — $25.00
    Gluten-free. Lamb cubes, vinegar, potatoes, spices.
  • Lamb Korma — $25.00
    Lamb Korma
  • Saag Lamb — $25.00
    Saag Lamb
  • Shrimp Curry | #1 — $25.00
    Gluten-free. Shrimp, onion, tomato, ginger, coriander, coconut milk, curry leaves.
  • Shrimp Makhani — $25.00
    Shrimp Makhani
  • Salmon Makhani — $26.00
    Salmon Makhani
  • Goat Curry — $27.00
    Goat Curry
  • Goat Korma — $26.00
    Goat Korma
  • Chicken Vindaloo — $23.00
    Chicken Vindaloo

The Classics Vegetarian

  • Paneer Makhani — $20.00
    Homemade Cheese, Tomato Gravy, Fenugreek, Cream
  • Baingan Bartha — $18.00
    Tandoor Roasted Eggplants, Onions, Tomatoes
  • Punjabi Chole — $18.00
    Chickpeas, Onions, Tomatoes, Potatoes
  • Masala Okra — $19.00
    Okra, Onions, Tomatoes, Spices.
  • Saag Makai — $18.00
    Spinach, Homemade Cheese, fenugreek leaves, spices
  • Saag Paneer — $20.00
    Spinach, homemade cottage cheese, fenugreek and spices
  • Aloo Saag — $18.00
    Aloo Saag
  • Dal Saag — $19.00
    Yellow lentils, Saag, Ginger, Garlic.
  • Saag Chole — $19.00
    Saag Chole
  • Aloo Gobhi — $19.00
    Vegan. Gluten-free. Potatoes, cauliflower florets, ginger, cumin.
  • Dal Makhani — $18.00
    Gluten-free. Black lentils, tomatoes, ginger, garlic.
  • Dal Tadka — $18.00
    Yellow lentils, Tomatoes, Ginger, Garlic.
  • Aloo Mutter — $20.00
    Aloo Mutter
  • Vegetable Korma — $20.00
    Vegetable Korma
  • Mixed vegetable curry — $20.00
    Mixed vegetable curry
  • Mutter Paneer — $20.00
    Mutter Paneer
  • EggPlant Masala — $20.00
    Tender Eggplant chunks simmered in rich, spiced tomato and onion sauce with spices
  • Udupi Vegetable Curry — $24.00
    Udupi Vegetable Curry

Tandoor

  • Tandoori Chicken Chops — $26.00
    Gluten-free. Chicken breasts, yogurt marinade, ginger, garlic, garam masala
  • Chicken Cheese Kebab — $24.00
    Gluten-free. Boneless chicken breasts, cream cheese, yogurt, toasted chickpea flour, fenugreek leaves.
  • Tandoori Chicken Tikka — $24.00
    Boneless chicken, Fenugreek, Ginger, Garlic
  • Tandoori Salmon — $26.00
    Onion, tomato, ginger, coriander, coconut milk, with curry leaves.
  • Tandoori Salmon Tikka — $26.00
    Tandoori Salmon Tikka
  • Tandoori Lamb Chops — $29.00
    Lamb chops, garam masala, ginger, garlic. Fenugreek butter.
  • Tandoori Paneer Tikka — $22.00
    Homemade cheese, Color peppers, Red onions
  • Tandoori Shrimp — $24.00
    Tandoori Shrimp
  • Tandoori Chicken with Bone — $26.00
    Tandoori Chicken with Bone

Accompaniments

  • Raita Cucumber — $6.00
    Gluten-free. Homemade yogurt, Cucumber, Roasted cumin.
  • Lemon Pickle — $7.00
    Lemon, asefoetida,turmeric, garlic
  • Mango Chutney — $5.00
    Mango Chutney
  • Beetroot Raita — $7.00
    Beetroot Raita
  • Mango Pickle — $7.00
    Home made mango pickle with turmeric, chili powder, ginger, garlic and mustard seeds
  • Pappadum — $4.00
    Crispy lentil crackers
  • Cilantro Chutney — $6.00
    Cilantro Chutney
  • Tamarind Chutney — $6.00
    Tamarind Chutney

Breads

  • Naan — $5.00
    Leavened, white flour.
  • Garlic Naan — $6.00
    Leavened, white flour, garlic.
  • Butter Naan — $5.50
    Leavened, white flour, butter.
  • Roti — $4.00
    Vegan. Unleavened, whole wheat.
  • Mint Paratha — $5.50
    Layered, whole wheat, mint.
  • Paratha — $5.00
    Layered, whole wheat.
  • Onion Kulcha — $6.00
    Leavened, white flour, spiced onions.
  • Kerala Paratha — $5.00
    Layaered bread
  • Pappadum | #1 — $4.00
    Crispy lentil crackers
  • Peshwari Naan — $8.00
    White flour bread stuffed with Coconut, cashew nuts and raisins
  • Chicken Tikka Kulcha — $10.00
    Tender Chicken Tikka Chunks with a hint of spices, nestled in fluffy Indian bread.

Desserts

  • Gulab Jamun — $7.00
    Milk solid doughnut whole, honey.
  • Saffron Rice Pudding — $7.00
    saffron Milk, Rice
  • Mango Rice Pudding — $7.00
    Mango, Milk,Rice
  • Rice Pudding — $7.00
    Milk rice
  • Beetroot Halwa — $7.00
    Beetroot Milk Ghee
  • Shreekandh — $8.00
    Yogurt, pistacios, saffron
  • Cookie Butter Dosa — $12.00
    lentil + rice savory crepe | cookie butter
  • Kulfi — $7.00
    indian ice cream|nuts orange sauce 7
  • Rasamalai — $8.00
    Cottage cheese dumplings soaked in sweetened milk, delicately flavored with cardamon and saffron, garnished with pistachios.
  • Mango Rasamalai — $8.00
    Mango Rasamalai

Lassi

  • Mango Lassi — $8.00
    Mango Lassi
  • Pineapple Juice — $6.00
    With ginger, curry leaves.
  • Orange Juice — $6.00
    Orange Juice

Beverages

  • Coke — $3.00
    Coke
  • Diet Coke — $3.00
    Diet Coke
  • Mexican Coke — $5.00
    Mexican Coke
  • Ginger Ale — $3.00
    Ginger Ale
  • Sprite — $3.00
    Sprite
  • Coke Zero — $3.00
    Coke Zero
  • S Pellagrino 750 ml — $6.00
    Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
  • Evian 750ml — $6.00
    Natural Spring Water
  • Smart Water 591ml — $4.50
    Smart Water 591ml