Our Story · Est. 2010
Indian food on the go.
A note from Dinesh
In his own words.
Eleven years down the road, sitting in my office watching the big screen with ten cameras focused in the kitchen, I watch my wife work with the same passion, the same love, and the same dedication she has held for years. Today, alongside a team of hard-working, strong-minded women, Nidhi stands as head chef of her kitchen. I like to say it plainly. Wonder woman runs this kitchen.
We started in a modest six-foot food stall outside Union Station in 2010. Over the years we took our cuisine from pop-up to pop-up, and finally to our home at Indigo, 243 K Street NE, where it has been for more than a decade. Every dish is crafted with love, rooted in the flavors of her upbringing in Jalandhar, Punjab, where we are both from.
Indigo is not about extravagance. It is far from fancy. Our belief is simple. Fresh, healthy food, prepared plainly enough for everyday enjoyment. Come dine with us, and you may be surprised by the satisfaction it brings.
Dinesh TandonOwner · Indigo
The patio, after dark.
The road here
Fifteen years, one kitchen.
The cart
A five-foot stand at Union Station. Nidhi cooks, Dinesh serves.
Eastern Market
Three years building a following one plate at a time.
243 K St NE
The doors open in NoMa. The family goes all in.
Michelin Guide
Recognized for genuine flavor, with nothing changed.