Last week I was at Union Station in Washington DC and was looking for some lunch. Now if you have ever been to Union Station you know it is huge station with at least 100 different restaurants in it. Ranging from full sit-down types to several food court options. Though all these options were standard chain type restaurants. Or so I thought.
Albeit some of chain-type restaurants have lactose free options, I was looking for something with a Twist :) I was about to give-up and was going to for one of my favorite chain restaurants, Chipotle, which is located next to the entrance of the West Hall of Union Station, but some activity outside the entrance doors made me walk towards the gates. Hold behold there was a full array of food stalls right outside the west hall doors. This little alcove had options from West Indian cuisine to farmers market style fresh fruit salads. But the one I was attracted to was an Indian food stall. Now most Indian food has Ghee (clarified butter), which has low amounts of lactose in it.
But I wasn't going to just walk away without exploring the potential. So I reluctantly asked the owner about anything she had that was dairy-free. I was surprised to hear a list of 4-5 things that didn't have any lactose in them. And man they were good. Now I didn't get to try all of them but the ones I did were pretty darn good.
Here is what I tried:
4 for $5 Somosas (Indian stuffed pastry)
Indie Veggie Roll - $7. Made right in front of you, its a roll of Roti, Indian flat bread, filled with pre-made fried vegetables, such as okra, cabbage, eggplant, potatoes.
Other than those, she listed Chicken Tikka as other options that were diary-free.
All I can say I love Chipotle but I am glad I found this place. I ate street food growing up, so in rare cases such as this one when it does work out in my favor, I am all for it. So if you are ever in DC and around Union Station, do drop by as it will be worth the trip. While you are eating the food enjoy the architectural beauty of the Union Station.
Name: Indigo
Where is it located: Outside the West Hall entrance to the Union Station. Look for Chipotle, the stall is right outside the doors next to it.
Tell them this blog sent you. No she won't give you any discount but it will make me happy :)
Albeit some of chain-type restaurants have lactose free options, I was looking for something with a Twist :) I was about to give-up and was going to for one of my favorite chain restaurants, Chipotle, which is located next to the entrance of the West Hall of Union Station, but some activity outside the entrance doors made me walk towards the gates. Hold behold there was a full array of food stalls right outside the west hall doors. This little alcove had options from West Indian cuisine to farmers market style fresh fruit salads. But the one I was attracted to was an Indian food stall. Now most Indian food has Ghee (clarified butter), which has low amounts of lactose in it.
But I wasn't going to just walk away without exploring the potential. So I reluctantly asked the owner about anything she had that was dairy-free. I was surprised to hear a list of 4-5 things that didn't have any lactose in them. And man they were good. Now I didn't get to try all of them but the ones I did were pretty darn good.
Here is what I tried:
4 for $5 Somosas (Indian stuffed pastry)
Indie Veggie Roll - $7. Made right in front of you, its a roll of Roti, Indian flat bread, filled with pre-made fried vegetables, such as okra, cabbage, eggplant, potatoes.
Other than those, she listed Chicken Tikka as other options that were diary-free.
All I can say I love Chipotle but I am glad I found this place. I ate street food growing up, so in rare cases such as this one when it does work out in my favor, I am all for it. So if you are ever in DC and around Union Station, do drop by as it will be worth the trip. While you are eating the food enjoy the architectural beauty of the Union Station.
Name: IndigoWhere is it located: Outside the West Hall entrance to the Union Station. Look for Chipotle, the stall is right outside the doors next to it.
Tell them this blog sent you. No she won't give you any discount but it will make me happy :)
Thank u so much. I am the owner of Indigo. I operate this with my wife. I am glad tht u liked our food. My wife really puts a lot of hard n sincere effort preparing the dishes. We are no longer at the Union Station because of the crazy work hours they demand . We are now at the Eastern Market on the weekends. This gives us enough time to take care of the Catering orders as well. We are set up on the North Carolina Ave side of the Eastern Market on the Ramsey Pool side patio from 8.30 am till 4.00 pm on Sat n Sun.
ReplyDeleteThank you once again n we wish to see you at the market.