In a city where excellent Asian food abounds, it's hard to imagine that an Indian restaurant can make headlines. But this Cleveland Park restaurant has taken traditional Indian cuisine to a new level—adding several more appetizers and diverse entrees from all regions of India. Tandoori-baked salmon cakes and calamari with a spicy tomato sauce are great starters. Main courses include several vegetarian dishes, meats from the tandoor and savory curries. Daily for lunch and dinner. $$-$$$. Most major credit cards. 3512-14 Connecticut Ave. N.W. (Metro: Cleveland Park), Washington, D.C. Phone 202-244-6600. http://indique.com.
