Yet another U-District Indian restaurant - but with a few more options than most of the others. Cedars actually serves a selection of Mediterranean food as well as Indian, though I've only tried the Indian. It also has a small store of Indian food. There is some pleasent outdoor seating for good weather, and the atmosphere inside is bright, between the presence of lots of white and the large windows.
The service is very good, but Cedars is often very noisy and crowded, due to its popularity. Because of this, you may want to go elsewhere on its busier nights. Fortunately, Jewel of India, the Tandoor, and the Bombay Grill are all within walking distance (within five blocks), so if you arrive and find it packed, the other options are nearly as good. Rumor has it that the menu at another near-by restaurant Taste of India is identical except that there is no Mediteranean food at Taste of India; I haven't confirmed this, but have heard the rumor from two sources who claimed first-hand knowledge.
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