Rasika – Indian
Bathed in warm, sophisticated lighting, this vibrant destination reimagines Indian cuisine through a lens of modern elegance and culinary artistry. The air hums with energy as guests delight in the legendary crunch of flash-fried palak chaat and the aromatic depth of black cod infused with honey and star anise. From the delicate spice of crab pepper masala to the comforting richness of velvet-smooth chicken makhani, every plate offers a masterful balance of bold tradition and contemporary flair.
1190, New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20037 +12024662500 https://www.rasikarestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Rasika
Dairy-Free at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Samosa, Ragda Pattice and Tandoori Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Cod, Tandoori Lamb Chops and Mango Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Palak Chaat, Sweet Potato Samosa and Ragda Pattice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Tandoori Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cucumber Raita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tandoori Lamb Chops and Cucumber Raita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Samosa, Ragda Pattice and Basmati Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Palak Chaat, Channa Payesh and Sweet Potato Samosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Rasika
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Channa Payesh | 4.9 g | 48.2 g |
| Avocado Banana Chaat | 13.4 g | 24.1 g |
| Palak Chaat | 90.2 g | 22.9 g |
| Chicken Makhani | 65.5 g | 22.8 g |
| Chutney Sampler | 65 g | 22 g |
| Tandoori Lamb Chops | 16.3 g | 16.5 g |
| Crab Pepper Masala | 24.5 g | 14.1 g |
| Ragda Pattice | 63.8 g | 12.1 g |
| Chicken Biryani | 60 g | 10.7 g |
| Truffle Naan | 75.9 g | 9.2 g |
| Goat Cheese Kulcha | 17.7 g | 8.7 g |
| Gobhi Mattar | 56.4 g | 8.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Palak Chaat - $15: Crispy baby spinach, sweet yogurt, tamarind, date chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ragda Pattice - $12: Spiced potato, chickpeas, tamarind date, mint chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Banana Chaat - $14: Cumin, red chili powder, tamarind, date chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tawa Baingan - $14: Eggplant, spiced potato, olive oil, peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Pepper Masala - $16: Chesapeake Bay crab, black pepper, curry leaf oil Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Samosa - $12: Phyllo pastry, cranberry chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Shrimp - $15: Fresh mango, cashew nuts, ginger, mint chutney Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $22: Tomato, onion, bell pepper, fenugreek Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Cod - $38: Fresh dill, honey, star anise, red wine vinegar Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Makhani - $22: Broiled chicken, tomato, fenugreek Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tandoori Lamb Chops - $38: Mace, cardamom, cashew nuts, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halibut Goan Curry - $32: Coconut, Kashmiri chili, tamarind Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Biryani - $23: Aromatic chicken, basmati rice, saffron, raita Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Entrees
- Paneer Makhani - $18: Cottage cheese in a creamy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobhi Mattar - $18: Cauliflower, green peas, cumin, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Palak - $18: Spinach, garlic, green chili, onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Makhani - $18: Lentils, tomato, garlic, fenugreek Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Breads
- Naan - $5: Traditional leavened white bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Naan with Herbs - $6: Naan topped with garlic and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Naan - $6: Naan infused with truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Kulcha - $8: Bread stuffed with goat cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Basmati Rice - $5: Steamed long-grain aromatic rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Cashew Nut Rice - $7: Basmati rice flavored with lemon and cashews Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Raita - $8: Cucumber and yogurt relish Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chutney Sampler - $6: Eggplant Ginger, Tomato Raisin, and Mango chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Soy Free
Desserts
- Channa Payesh - $14: Cottage cheese, milk reduction, rose water, pistachio, almond Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about Rasika
- Is Rasika dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rasika has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Potato Samosa, Ragda Pattice and Tandoori Lamb Chops.
- What can I eat at Rasika on a dairy-free diet?
- Sweet Potato Samosa, Ragda Pattice and Tandoori Lamb Chops carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rasika have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet Potato Samosa and Ragda Pattice.
- Is Rasika gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Rasika?
- Channa Payesh, at roughly 48.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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