Indique

Since opening in 2002, Indique, coined by the marriage of India and Unique, has strived to redefine Indian dining in the district

A flashy and upscale eatery, Indique (unique Indian) puts a contemporary spin on traditional Indian cooking, using arty ceramics, stylized food presentations and minimalist portions, some available tapas-style. Even the décor --- an upstairs dining room with tables arranged around an open central well in the floor for an upstairs/downstairs effect --- is understated and almost stark. The menu...

"Exciting, high-end" riffs on Indian "street food" at these "upper-end" Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase subcontinentals raise them to "Himalayan heights" say supporters who also give high marks to "pleasant" service; "mezzanine seating" at DC's "beautiful" bi-level space strikes a "romantic" note, while "casbahlike" dining on "cushions" lends a "relaxing" vibe just over the district line in...

When it first opened in 2006, Indique was a prime hot spot for hipsters. Things have settled down since then, or more likely, the young and the restless have moved on to another, more of-the-moment restaurant. But Indique still thrives in this upscale residential community of old streets lined with towering trees and Victorian houses, drawing people from the neighborhood, mostly wonks,...

Indique, in Washington, DC, offers a modern twist to familiar Indian cuisine. The ambience echoes the memories of the subcontinent and the entranceway is decorated with glassed-in tandoori ovens suggesting the exotic dishes awaiting you. The menu begins with the First Taste, small plates that serve as appetizers. The restaurant offers different Indian dishes including the Chicken Chettinad and...