Washington, D.C.

Indian & Nepali beer in D.C.

In the District, GOAT Room pours Himalayan and Mt. Everest with homestyle Punjabi cooking a few blocks from the Convention Center.

Pouring now in D.C.

One place to pour, and what to order.

Dishes come from each restaurant’s own menu. Menus change, so ask your server what’s on today.

Punjabi & Mughlai

GOAT Room DC

Homestyle Punjabi cooking near Mount Vernon Square: kebabs, kormas, tandoor and biryani.

1010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
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  • Tandoori ChickenHimalayan PilsnerClay-oven char and a cold pilsner. Simple and right.
  • Lamb TikkaHimalayan PilsnerGrilled, spiced lamb chunks. The dry finish clears the palate.
  • Chicken VindalooHimalayan PilsnerBig heat and vinegar tang. Crisp and cold is the move.
  • Chicken Tikka MasalaMt. Everest LagerCreamy tomato sauce meets honeyed malt.
  • Goat KormaMt. Everest LagerRich, nutty and mild. Mt. Everest’s smooth body fits right in.
  • Lamb BiryaniMt. Everest LagerFragrant rice and tender lamb with a golden lager on the side.
The short version

Which beer with which dish?

Himalayan Pilsner · 4.5%

Heat, char and crunch.

Clean, bright and dry with a floral hop finish. Order it with chili, the tandoor, chhoila, sekuwa and Indo-Chinese.

Mt. Everest Golden Lager · 4.0%

Cream, butter and slow cooking.

Golden and smooth with toasted grain and honeyed malt. Order it with butter chicken, kormas, biryani and steamed momos.

Questions

Good to know.

Where can I drink Himalayan beer in Washington, D.C.?

Right now you can order Himalayan Pilsner and Mt. Everest Golden Lager at GOAT Room DC in Washington. See every location on our Where to Find Us page.

Which Firebird beer goes best with spicy food?

Himalayan Pilsner. It’s crisp and dry with a floral hop finish, so it cools down chili heat, tandoor char and Indo-Chinese sauces.

What beer goes with momos?

Steamed momos with tomato achar go best with the smooth, malty Mt. Everest Golden Lager. For chili momos or jhol momos with extra heat, choose Himalayan Pilsner.

Can I buy Firebird cans to take home in Washington?

Firebird is poured at restaurants here today. For cans to go, Liberty on Route 50 in Chantilly carries both beers, and we’re adding stores. Leave your email and ZIP on our home page and we’ll tell you when cans reach a shop near you.