I don't traditionally go for Indian food but the food was fantastic! We started out with several appetizers: The Palak Chaat was super refreshing. The crispy spinach provided the perfect crunch to start the meal. The yogurt mixed with the tomato/onions blended so well to create such yummy flavors. The Mango Shrimp, Spicy Reshmi kebab, and the Fish Chili Garlic was packed with so much flavor, we wound up grabbing two orders. The Fish Chili Garlic was my favorite out of the three. Next we ordered a few entrees: The Red Snapper Rechad, Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Duck Mekhani, and the Tandoori Lamb Chops. Everything was super flavorful and the entire table enjoyed every item that we ordered! We also ordered a side of a variety of the naan: truffle, garlic, and mint. My personal favorite of the three, was the garlic naan.

This my second visit to Rasika. I give them 10 stars - 5 for each dinner. The first time I dined with a very large group (20 people) and this time with a smaller group (8 people). We were in separate dining areas with comical wallpaper. We had preset menus that served a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Everything was served family style. All of the food was very authentic and very delicious. They also took notes on people with special dietary needs and even prepared substitutes for them. Service was excellent. This is a very popular restaurant with a nice dining area and outside dining as well.

Service from server is excellent! Taste of the food, good but not great. Quality of pork chop, not good. It's not marinated enough or maybe not marinated. I can taste the separation on the flavors between the sauce and the meat. Ambience and location are great! Hence 4 stars.

Came in a Wednesday night about 1/2 hour before closing and sat at the bar. Was pretty much ignored a bit. We reached over and got our own menus Then Farouk took care of us. Lamb shank, dal dhungaree,Banian bharta, Hindi aloo. Omg all the food was amazing. Wine and port later were awesome.

Excellent service and absolutely delicious food! Rasika is one of my favorite DC restaurants and truly never fails to disappoint. Came here for dinner with my friend before a concert and was excited to try some different menu items. To start off I had the Asha cocktail - a unique blend of spices all bound in a strong tequila. The star of the show was the Malai Sheek Kabobs! Absolutely divine with the spicy green chutney and lemon. Cannot wait to get this again! We also got a Chicken Curry that was a delicious tomato base. Both dishes and their masala paired exceptionally well with the cocktails! The ambiance was lively, bright, and social! Loved to see customers from all walks of life enjoying meals with family. The staff were so helpful and accommodating. I wish I got our waiter's name! He did an excellent job making sure we were satisfied and really went the extra mile. Overall, highly recommend the Penn Quarter Rasika if you are in the mood for fine dining in a beautifully lit restaurant!

It has been a few years since we last visited and this was for a private event. The main restaurant was packed as usual, with valet parking must given the area. They have crated with dividers a private room that with small tables can hold around 35-40 people. The menu was quite large with appetizers and entrees including dessert. The majority of food was great and kept coming. Drinks also was served as quickly as required. Given the space, it didn't take long to want to stretch your legs so there was a lot of walking around. Very nice atmosphere. Restrooms too few for such a restaurant. 2 joint men/women and 1 for just men. Heard a few female customs complain . A great evening with excellent food and service.

Rasika is always a must-do when I'm in DC. I prefer the other location in Penn Quarter, but same great taste. Penn Quarter has a more intimate vibe. This location is far more open and spacious and has outdoor seating. Go with the tasting menu for $80 with $45 wine pairing. It'll force you to try items from the menu you probably wouldn't otherwise order, especially if you're the chicken tikka masala type who has a hard time branching out when it comes to Indian cuisine. The whole 6 course experience lasted about 2 hours, but some of the courses, to include the curry and dessert courses, came with multiple items (ie. 5 different curries and 4 different desserts). The service was spot on. Reservations highly recommended, if not required.