Rasika

4.6

8015 Reviews

$31 to $50

Indian

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Rasika is a modern Indian Cuisine restaurant showcasing Tawa (Griddle), Sigri (open Barbeque), Tandoori and regional dishes.
We have a temperature controlled wine cellar, offer small plates and a modern lounge.

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(202) 637-1222

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone number
(202) 637-1222
Website
http://www.rasikarestaurant.com/pennquarter
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Vikram Sunderam
Private party contact
Atul Narain: (202) 637-1222

Location
633 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
On D Street Between 6th and 7th Streets.
Parking details
Valet Parking with validation at Dinner only.
Public transit
Two Block Walk From the China Town/Gallery Place Metro and One Block Walk From the Archives/Navy Memorial Metro.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Ragda Patties$7.00
Spiced potato / chick peas / tamarind date / mint chutney
Cauliflower Bezule$8.00
Mustard seeds / green chilies / curry leaves
Mattar Pudina Tikki$8.00
Green peas / mint / mozzarella
Tawa Baingan$8.00
Eggplant / spiced potato / olive oil / peanut sauce
Patra Ni Macchi$10.00
Sea Bass / coconut / mint / cilantro
Pepper Crab$10.00
Onion / garlic / ginger / black pepper
Lamb Kathi Roll$9.00
Tandoori lamb / roti / mint chutney
White Asparagus Uttapam$8.00
Mustard seeds / curry leaves / green chili / coconut chutney
Honey Ginger Scallops$12.00
Scallops / burnt garlic / red pepper

Breads

Naan$3.00
Roti$3.00
Garlic Naan with Herbs$3.00
Laccha$3.00
Mint Paratha$3.00
Onion and Sage$4.00
Truffle Naan$4.00
Chili and Olive Oil Naan$4.00
Goat Cheese Kulcha$5.00
Amritsari Kulcha$5.00
Potatoes / cauliflower / pomegranate powder
Bread basket$8.00
Naan / Onion and Sage / Mint Paratha

Sigri-Barbeque

Mango Shrimp*$10.00
Fresh mango / cashew nut / ginger / mint chutney
Spicy Reshmi kebab$8.00
Minced chicken / mint / coriander / green chili
Elaichi Tikka$8.00
Chicken / green cardamom / mint chutney
Seekh Kebab$9.00
Minced lamb / garam masala / mint chutney
Paneer Shashlik$9.00
Marinated cottage cheese / onions / peppers

Vegetarian/Side Dishes

Paneer Bhurjee$12.00
Cottage cheese / onions / tomatoes / bell peppers
Bhindi Amchoor$12.00
Sliced okra / dry mango powder
Gobhi Mattar$12.00
Cauliflower / green peas / cumin / ginger
Malai Palak$12.00
Spinach / garlic / green chili / onions
Ringana Papeta Nu Shak$12.00
Indian eggplant / potato / fenugreek / mustard
Dum Ki Subzi$12.00
Seasonal vegetables / cashew nut / saffron
Wild Mushroom Korma$12.00
Shiitake / oyster / curry leaves / coconut milk
Dal Makhani$10.00
Lentils / tomato / garlic / fenugreek
Cucumber Raita$6.00
Cucumber / yogurt relish
Broccoli Cashew Nut Poriyal$12.00
Coconut / mustard seeds / ginger / green chili

Entrees

Tandoori Chicken Tikka$17.00
Chili / garlic / garam masala / mint chutney
Murgh Mussalam*$17.00
Tandoori Chicken / saffron / cashew nuts / quail eggs
Tandoori lamb chops*$24.00
Mace / cardamom / cashew nuts / ginger
Tandoori Salmon$10.00
Scottish salmon / cinnamon / black pepper
Mixed Grill$18.00
Tandoori Salmon / Elaichi Tikka / Seekh Kebab
Grouper Manglorian Curry$20.00
Coconut / curry leaves / tamarind
Red Snapper Reshad$20.00
Shrimps / peri-peri masala / masala bhaat
Shrimp Kerala Curry$22.00
Black pepper / curry leaves / fenugreek
Black Cod$26.00
Fresh dill / honey / star anise / red wine vinegar
Lobster Hawa Mahal$28.00
Onion / tomato / ginger / green chili
Chicken Makhani$16.00
Broiled chicken / tomato / fenugreek
Chicken Green Masala$16.00
Chicken / mint / coriander / ground spices
Chicken Tikka Masala$16.00
National dish of England
Chicken Biryani$16.00
Aromatic chicken / basmati rice / saffron / raita
Lamb Mirchi Korma$18.00
Kashmiri chili / caramelized onion / schezwan pepper
Lamb Rajasthani$18.00
Almonds / green cardamom / ginger
Raan-e-Rasika$19.00
Lamb mince / mace / saffron / rose petals
Coorgi Duck*$22.00
Black pepper / cumin / tamarind / vinegar

House-Made Chutneys

Eggplant Ginger chutney$2.50
Tomato, golden raisin chutney$2.50
Mango Chutney$2.50

Chaat-Savories

Sev Batata Puri$7.00
Crispy biscuits / potatoes / raw mangoes gram flour vermicelli / chutneys
Avocado Banana Chaat$8.00
Cumin / red chili powder / tamarind / date chutney
Palak Chaat$10.00
Crispy baby spinach / sweet yogurt tamarind / date chutney

Grand Menu

Available till 10 PM, Monday-Thursday and 10.30 PM on Friday-Saturday

Four course Tasting Menu$58.00
- Wine Pairing Option$35.00

Chef's Table

Available till 10 PM, Monday-Thursday and 10.30 PM on Friday-Saturday

Six Course Tasting Menu$75.00
- Wine Pairing Option$45.00

Rice

Basmati Rice$3.00
Vegetable Pulao$4.00
Lemon Cashew Nut Rice*$4.00

What 8,015 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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AmandaK
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Reviewed on February 3, 2020
overall5foodserviceambience
Excellent meal & service. Best Indian food I've ever had.
k
kayl
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Reviewed on February 3, 2020
overall4foodserviceambience
Very tasty, though there are other trendy, high end restaurants where I do feel like you get more bang for your buck than here.
J
Jason
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Reviewed on January 26, 2020
overall4foodserviceambience
Excellent in every way. Amazing food, service, room, noise level. Only knock for me personally was dessert, but that is more my tastes than their execution.
MC
MatthewC
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on January 22, 2020
overall5foodserviceambience
Great modern take on Indian food. Looking forward to my next visit.
KS
KarenS
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on January 21, 2020
overall5foodserviceambience
Once again, we all had great meals and great service. Rasika is the best indian food in town.
DC
DeborahC
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on January 20, 2020
overall5foodserviceambience
The food is delicious. I would recommend the restaurant to others.
JM
JasonM
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Reviewed on January 19, 2020
overall5foodserviceambience
Nice place. Good food. Always on our list for when we are in the mood for Indian food.
GF
G8FoodEqualsBigBelly
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on January 12, 2020
overall5foodserviceambience
Outstanding food and service each time I visited.
MR
MarkR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on January 10, 2020
overall5foodserviceambience
Exceptional food and service! Outstanding experience.
l
lilianwdc
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Reviewed on January 7, 2020
overall4foodserviceambience
Creative food, great vibe and service. Liked trying Indian beer.
D
Desichick
Philadelphia
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Reviewed on January 5, 2020
overall4foodserviceambience
Nice restaurant, food was good, not great. Didn’t understand what all the hype is about, but will give it another shot in the future.
S
Sueco
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Reviewed on January 4, 2020
overall5foodserviceambience
Never been disappointed. Just fantastic Indian food with a modern flair.
WY
WandaY
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Reviewed on December 28, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Amazing delicious food! Great fun for a night of fine dining!
J
Jacqueline
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on December 27, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
The food here is amazing. Particularly the fish dishes (cod and bass). I would eat it daily if I could.
T
Tolbes
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Reviewed on December 19, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
A must-try if you love Indian food when you're in DC.
SD
SunnyDay
Washington DC
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Reviewed on December 16, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Dining at Rasika is an every-year holiday event. The service, ambiance, and food are spectacular. I always order the black cod and I'm never disappointed.
JT
JeanneT
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on December 15, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Fabulous food- and I mean everything we've ever eaten here. Great service and the decor!!
DF
DanaF
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on December 15, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Absolutely delicious food! Great service and lovely ambiance. A DC must!!
J
Jenn
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Reviewed on December 12, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Excellent service and amazing food. Consistent great quality.
R
Reee
Washington DC
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Reviewed on December 10, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Delicious food options, albeit pricey. Nice for a date
ZD
ZeeDoubleU
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Reviewed on December 9, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Rasika is by far one of the best Indian restaurants in the DC region. You will not be disappointed.
G
Grandma
Washington DC
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Reviewed on December 3, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Best Indian restaurant in the dc area. Sometimes hard to get in so reserve well ahead.
CN
CynthiaN
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on December 3, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Hands down the best Indian food I've ever had. Never fails to impress.
S
Set1
Washington DC
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Reviewed on November 28, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Alway a great place to eat -- you cannot go wrong.
a
aaronw
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on November 27, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
This is one of the best Indian restaurants in all my experiences with Indian restaurants.
L
Lainey
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on November 25, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Loved the everything on the tasting menu. Nice ambiance.
VT
VeggieTapas
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on November 22, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Great tapas sized servings good for sharing a lot of dishes
DK
DianneK
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on November 22, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
I loved the Palaak Chaat. Food was great. Would recommend for a slow dining experience.
L
Leijla
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Reviewed on November 22, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
I love this restaurant. The flavors are bold and delicious. The service is outstanding every time I go ( I have been to Rasika 3 times now). I highly recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner in DC (either location is great).
M
Mustecaplioglu
Washington DC
35 reviews
1.0
35 reviews
Reviewed on November 20, 2019
overall1foodserviceambience
Service was great, food was good but portions were so small and none of the dishes come with rice... you need to order rice and pay for it.
CS
CarefulShopper
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Reviewed on November 17, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Food was mildly spiced and excellent. They handled a large party of 20 or so very well.
AB
AleemB
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Reviewed on November 17, 2019
overall3foodserviceambience
Many good dishes; however, my experience here, with its modest portion sizes and sometimes too subtle flavors, left me missing the experience I get at a good, traditional, American-Indian buffet.
CH
ChristineH
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Reviewed on November 15, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
This is my favorite Indian restaurant. Love, love, love.
P
Patrick
Washington DC
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Reviewed on November 11, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Good. Hidden gem. Food was good and so was service. Beautiful place. Not expected.
CJ
CarlyJ
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on November 10, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Delicious! Great service and ambiance. Would recommend for a special evening out.
RC
RobinC
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on November 10, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Excellent, unique, Indian food and lovely ambiance.
M
Maiorana68
Washington DC
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Reviewed on November 8, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
A little pricey but the food and service are consistently fantastic
MP
MPP8
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on November 4, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Great meal! Tried the tasting menu so explored many dishes.
VW
VelvetW
Washington DC
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Reviewed on November 2, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Excellent food and service. An authentic dining experience.
JG
JenniferG
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on October 28, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Great ambiance, food selection, and variety. Great service by wait staff and managers. Attentive but not helicopter-ish. Great for intimate groups (4-8).

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Rasika offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 637-1222.

Rasika is rated 4.6 stars by 8015 OpenTable diners.

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(202) 637-1222

633 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Cross street
On D Street Between 6th and 7th Streets.
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet Parking with validation at Dinner only.
Public transit
Two Block Walk From the China Town/Gallery Place Metro and One Block Walk From the Archives/Navy Memorial Metro.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Vikram Sunderam
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rasikarestaurant.com/pennquarter
Phone number
(202) 637-1222
Private party contact
Atul Narain: (202) 637-1222

Rasika

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Tawa- Griddle

Ragda Patties$7.00

Cauliflower Bezule$8.00

Mattar Pudina Tikki$8.00

Tawa Baingan$8.00

Patra Ni Macchi$10.00

Pepper Crab$10.00

Lamb Kathi Roll$9.00

White Asparagus Uttapam$8.00

Honey Ginger Scallops$12.00

Breads

Naan$3.00

Roti$3.00

Garlic Naan with Herbs$3.00

Laccha$3.00

Mint Paratha$3.00

Onion and Sage$4.00

Truffle Naan$4.00

Chili and Olive Oil Naan$4.00

Goat Cheese Kulcha$5.00

Amritsari Kulcha$5.00

Bread basket$8.00

Sigri-Barbeque

Mango Shrimp*$10.00

Spicy Reshmi kebab$8.00

Elaichi Tikka$8.00

Seekh Kebab$9.00

Paneer Shashlik$9.00

Vegetarian/Side Dishes

Paneer Bhurjee$12.00

Bhindi Amchoor$12.00

Gobhi Mattar$12.00

Malai Palak$12.00

Ringana Papeta Nu Shak$12.00

Dum Ki Subzi$12.00

Wild Mushroom Korma$12.00

Dal Makhani$10.00

Cucumber Raita$6.00

Broccoli Cashew Nut Poriyal$12.00

Entrees

Tandoori Chicken Tikka$17.00

Murgh Mussalam*$17.00

Tandoori lamb chops*$24.00

Tandoori Salmon$10.00

Mixed Grill$18.00

Grouper Manglorian Curry$20.00

Red Snapper Reshad$20.00

Shrimp Kerala Curry$22.00

Black Cod$26.00

Lobster Hawa Mahal$28.00

Chicken Makhani$16.00

Chicken Green Masala$16.00

Chicken Tikka Masala$16.00

Chicken Biryani$16.00

Lamb Mirchi Korma$18.00

Lamb Rajasthani$18.00

Raan-e-Rasika$19.00

Coorgi Duck*$22.00

House-Made Chutneys

Eggplant Ginger chutney$2.50

Tomato, golden raisin chutney$2.50

Mango Chutney$2.50

Chaat-Savories

Sev Batata Puri$7.00

Avocado Banana Chaat$8.00

Palak Chaat$10.00

Grand Menu

Four course Tasting Menu$58.00

Chef's Table

Six Course Tasting Menu$75.00

Rice

Basmati Rice$3.00