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Rasika
Indian Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Penn Quarter, Washington
The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and Epicurious recommend this place
"The Palak chaat is super awesome..do not miss out on this one...!!!"(36 Tips)
"Must try Ginger limenade & crispy spinach appetizer."(23 Tips)
"Must order : palak chat, black cod, & chicken tikka!"(14 Tips)
"Hip space, the very best Indian food in DC."(6 Tips)
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Washington PostOctober 16, 2013Rasika in Penn Quarter could easily rest on its considerable laurels, but instead improves on what it does by every year adding fresh reasons to drop in.
- Mai-TaiOctober 30, 2014Must try Ginger limenade & crispy spinach appetizer. Great presentation on tasteful chicken biryani.
GourmetLiveJuly 6, 2011Food blogger The Not-Ever-Still Life recommends the baingan mattar bharta (smoked eggplant entreé) or the vegetable curry and the ragda (spiced potato–and–chickpea fritters).
EpicuriousAugust 25, 2010Bill Clinton and Maureen Dowd are frequent patrons of the best Indian restaurant in the city. The mango shrimp or duck treated to a luscious sauce of cashew paste, saffron, and mace is your best bet.
Peggy LiMay 4, 2018I found it a bit pricey for the food, but the ambiance is nice (somewhat upscale). Chicken tikka masala was quite good; the sauce was delicious.
Bader 😎December 14, 2014Very good indian food.. i liked the spanich starter but forgot the name:( somethink like chat palak or so
Jason JenkinsNovember 23, 2016Pleasantly surprised... Ananas Gosht was amazing. Best Indian food ive had
Katelynn WaclawskiFebruary 23, 2016Chicken Tikka and Naan is amazing! Best Indian in DC I'll be back!
RyanNovember 22, 2014Tasting menu makes sense for newbies or a special occasion. But can't really go wrong here.
Sam GreenbergApril 16, 2010For two, vegetarian and the non-vegetarian tasting menus together give an incredible variety of food! Great experience all around. (For overlaps between menus, you can even ask for a swap.)
Jessica LippmanOctober 11, 2012I want to eat the palak chaat literally all day every day. Best Indian food I've had in a long time
No joke. This is the most awesome restaurant. Palak chat spinach is out of this world Eat at the bar if you can't get a table. Jason the bartender is a great guy.
Harlan HillMarch 27, 2012I love Indian food, love it. But this takes it to a new level, it's the caliber of restaurant I'd expect in London and New York.- Brett WallaceAugust 1, 2013The Palak Chaat is a must have. Servers do a great job of explaining anything and everything.
Line Storgaard-ConleyNovember 16, 2012You have to try the Palak Chaat. Crispy spinach / sweet yoghurt / tamarind / date chutney.
Annie R.July 14, 2010Wow, this was the best food ever. The palak chat rocketed to the top of my desert island list, closely followed by any of their lamb dishes.
BravoNovember 29, 2010Best Indian food in DC, Chef Vikram is amazing as well as owner Ashok Bajaj. Sexiest restaurant also. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Spike Mendelsohn, chef of Good Stuff Eatery; We, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Cauliflower bezule. Read more
Johnny SAugust 11, 2010Great food, fantastic service. Ask for Jerry. She was perfect: knowledgeable, attentive, but not overbearing. She really cared to make sure we had a good time.
Jacobo GómezMarch 19, 2015The food is just as good as most good Indian restaurants, the price is twice what you normally pay.
Amy CummingsJanuary 30, 2019If you don’t get the palak chaat as an appetizer you’re making a huge mistake.
Eric CFebruary 1, 2015This is Indian food elevated to a whole other level. Chicken Tikka Masala deliciously rich and flavor packed. Unlike any other restaurants version. P Chat: crispy spinach makes me want thirds!- Thomas ReintjesOctober 21, 2013If you can't decide for one of the vegetarian dishes, they prepare two half portions for you.
The Daily MealFebruary 22, 2011The palak chaat - crispy spinach - is highly recommended by nearly everyone who's ordered it. Ever tried truffled naan? Now's the time. Read more
Steven AndrophyFebruary 2, 2013The palak chaat was amazing, but beware: you'll want to order a second one when you're finished.
Pam R.November 20, 2013You can't order wrong here. I've tried almost everything on the menu and never been disappointed.
- Washington PostOctober 12, 20114 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. Tom recommends the baked cabbage dumplings. http://wapo.st/qBcG1C
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(202) 637-1222
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Lunch, Dinner
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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