The vibe and our server was amazing! We ordered mango shrimp, malai kabab, seekh kabab, lamb biryani, chicken tikka masala, palak chaat, lamb chop, chili fish, and salmon. Everything was good except the biryani. It was super bland and not flavorful like a biryani should be. Not authentic.
Now it will be hard to ever eat at an Indian restaurant without comparing it to Rasika! Menu did not have what we were used to at an Indian restaurant! That was a good thing as it makes you choose new dishes to try.
This might have literally been the best meal I've ever had. The food was absolutely amazing, as was the service. Everything was just lovely. Thank you for a wonderful meal and a fantastic time!
The restaurant was bustling with business people, families, couples, and with good reason. This is thoughtfully curated Indian food that celebrates the best of the cuisine’s complex flavours executed with flair. The chaat plates, fish and other curries were a delight. The desserts are a must. The finest flavours of the Silk Road are on display with some surprising twists.
This was by far the best Indian food I have had since I moved to the area. Not only was the food fabulous, but the staff (Mohammad was our waiter) was a 10+. Not only were all of his recommendations spot on, but he was thoughtful enough to bring tasters to the table when we couldn't decide what to eat next. The Palak Chaat was outstanding paired with the Goat Cheese Kulsha, The Black Cod was insanely delish and their Chicken Tikka Masala was the best I've had. In addition, the Tawa Baingan (eggplant) was yummy and the Cauliflower Bezule was insane. You will not be disappointed in anything you try here. I can't wait to go back and try more things on the menu.
One of the best Indian restaurants in DMV area. They have a decent menu and a well stocked bar. The service is excellent and very professional. Although you can walk in and get lucky with a table, it is advisable to make a reservation. The ambience sets the tone for a great experience. Their tandoori chicken tikkas are soft and juicy and so is their briyani which is aromatic and packet with flavours. Their popadam basket is so tempting that you'll keep ordering it over and over again. Overall, this is a great restaurant.
Service- was not great. The waiter was very impatientWe got 3 entrees + side dish and they gave us a tiny bowl of rice, which I found to be very cheap.The food was ok. We shared -- Chicken Tikka MasalaOnion / tomato / fenugreek powder- Chickpeas KichadiCarrots / Sweet Potato / basmati rice / ginger /green chilies / Date Raita- butter chickenAnd side of Dal DhungareeSmoked lentils / garlic / tomatoesDessert-The pistachio one was bad. The mango mousse was ok.Probably won’t go back again .
Enjoyed Rasika while on a work trip too DC. The maitre d' was very helpful, answered our questions, offered suggestions for a great meal. It is worth a visit!
Rasika has always been my go-to for the best (by far) Indian cuisine. I was excited to try my first post-pandemic lunch there. Still a great venue, but the food was just average. Not bad, but not the food that caused one's taste buds to explode. I'll try again in a few months. Maybe.
If you’re looking for authentic Indian food with real Indian taste this isn’t the place for you. Ambience wise it’s pretty good but when it comes to actual food it’s sub-par especially compared to the price they charge for the food. I went in with my family for lunch and ordered paneer-mussalam that came with a side of rice and along with that we ordered garlic naan and veg-biryani. Firstly they took 15 mins to take the order and then more than 40 mins to serve the order. The paneer tasted like rubber and the taste of the gravy was bad, they just added too much cream in it. The rice side appeared to be side of another side dish. The naan was the size of a puri and came cold when it reached our table. On top of that we ordered additional dishes as running order which didn’t arrive for half an hour so we had to cancel it as our appetite was done. Overall if you’re looking to enjoy good Indian food this isn’t the place but if you’re looking for a fancy Indian restaurant with an expensive menu then sure give it a try.