Rasika

Very refined Indian food. Equally refined ambiance. A combination that earned then a Michelin recommendation and a most sought after reservation. We had Palak Chaat (a must-order), Sweet Potato Samosa, Truffle Seekh Kebab. For the mains we had Saiji Lamb Shank (best dish and best value), Duck Vindaloo, Halibut Goan Curry, Goat Ahuna. Go ahead and order extra rice or roti or nan as the sauces are heavenly.

We had a family lunch at Rasika on Christmas Eve and it exceeded all expectations. Having tried many restaurants in the DMV area and across the East Coast, this is by far, our favorite Indian restaurant. Gerardus took very good care of us and that elevated our dining experience. The highlights of the day was the Tawa Baingan, Dal Makhani (one of the best dal makhani we have ever had), Chicken Green Masala, the garlic and the truffle oil naan, and the warm black rice pudding. We loved how every dish was innovative and unique from typical Indian dishes served in various restaurants in the same price range. Would definitely love to come back again!

This was my second time at this place, and it didn’t disappoint. Tried the Spicy Reshmi Kebab, Halibut Goan Curry with butter roti, and the Dhaniya Cooler cocktail, such an amazing combination! The kebabs were perfectly juicy, and the Goan curry was really flavorful and comforting and great portion. Nothing was overly spicy, so you can ask for extra heat if needed. Great ambience and a wonderful overall experience.

I had a disappointing experience at Rasika on D Street. I gave my card to the server (Rahoul) and asked him to pass it to the chef so the plates could be presented nicely for photos and videos for our Instagram page. The server was super nice and understood the request 😊 Two minutes later, the manager came over with a very serious face and told me he is not giving anything for free and that I am not allowed to take any footage of the restaurant except the plate. I never asked for anything free and I never said I wanted to film the restaurant 😅 It was surprising to see this kind of attitude in such a well known place. Good restaurants grow when they understand hospitality, communication, and how people share their experiences today. Sadly, this was not the case here 😕

Had a great dinner here today. Everything tasted amazing with rich flavors. Presentation was outstanding and our server was very attentive and took care of us nicely.