Frequently asked questions....
Q: Do we serve buffet?
A: No, we do not serve buffet
Q: Is our food Halal?
A: Yes, 100% of our food is Halal.
Q: Do we have the Dal Bati Churma?
A: Yes, that's a special that we offer every Thursday evening between 5 PM and 10 PM. If you plan to dine-in, please reserve a table ahead. It is also available on takeout.
Current Status:
- Monday - Wednesday 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Thursday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Welcome to Bhai Sahab
About Us
Head Chef Deepak Sarin has vast experience working in top-rated Indian restaurants in DC, having been a part of the kitchen team in places such as Rasika, Bombay Tandoor in Tysons, and Punjabi by Nature. He's inspired by his mother's Punjabi cooking and has been in this career for over 30 years. He has also worked in Mumbai as well as on Star Cruises, a leading cruise line in the Asia Pacific region.
“A native of Rajasthan, a state in northern India, Sarin has been a journeyman cook, working in kitchens such as Rasika in Penn Quarter, Bombay Tandoor in Tysons and Punjabi by Nature, the restaurant that preceded Bansari in this ground-level space at the Avalon Dunn Loring apartments. Punjabi by Nature owner Rajiv Chopra was looking to sell his lease in Vienna, and Nirali Bhatt and Sarin were interested. They were interested even as negotiations and background checks dragged on from February to June, from pre-shutdown to full-blown pandemic.”
~ Bansari Indian Cuisine dares to be different (Washington Post)
“If not magic, Sarin, with more than 30 years of experience, has developed a rare understanding of regional Indian cooking. His menu reflects his knowledge. It encompasses Indochinese, Punjabi, Kashmiri and Rajasthani dishes, with other regional specialties promised as the menu progresses.”
~ Bansari Indian Cuisine dares to be different (Washington Post)“At age 53, Sarin takes no shortcuts with his cooking. The spices and chiles are toasted and ground in-house, as you might expect. But he also rethinks the classics to find small, but significant, ways to refresh their flavors.”
~ Bansari Indian Cuisine dares to be different (Washington Post)Our Story
Our purpose is simple and bold. We exist to redefine how Indian restaurants taste, feel, and look. Our founding values consist ofproviding clean and heart-warming food prepared with ethical practices with a hugeimportance on our team members and ourguests. We believe the happiness that comesfrom feeding souls is worth sharing. We strive to positively impact the communities we live in and constantly practice our values. It is our pleasure to serve you.Be brave and try something new.
Head Chef - Deepak Sarin
General Manager - DhruvSarin
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