Rasika – Indian
Rasika invites guests into a sophisticated sanctuary where the vibrant colors of modern Indian cuisine pop against an elegant backdrop of contemporary design and warm, ambient lighting. The kitchen masterfully balances tradition and innovation, serving up imaginative creations like crisp purple potato dosas and succulent honey chili scallops that dance between bold spice and delicate sweetness. It is a place where every dish tells a story of regional heritage reimagined, offering a sensory feast that lingers long after the final bite of aromatic crab pepper masala.
633, D Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20004-2904 +12026371222 https://www.rasikarestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, 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 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ragda Pattice, Purple Potato Dosa and Patra Ni Machi. 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 Patra Ni Machi, Mango Shrimp and Cauliflower Bezule. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ragda Pattice, Purple Potato Dosa and Patra Ni Machi. 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 Paneer Shaslik. 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 Cauliflower Bezule and Paneer Shaslik. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ragda Pattice, Purple Potato Dosa and Cauliflower Bezule. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ragda Pattice, Purple Potato Dosa and Truffle Naan. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Rasika
Rasika in Washington has 14 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mango Shrimp, Saag Paneer and Green Garbanzo Tikki. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Reshmi Kebab | 86.5 g | 34.1 g |
| Sev Puri | 57.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Purple Potato Dosa | 46.7 g | 28.5 g |
| Patra Ni Machi | 93.6 g | 27.3 g |
| Truffle Seekh Kebab | 22.8 g | 25.7 g |
| Avocado Banana Chaat | 13.4 g | 24.1 g |
| Cauliflower Bezule | 16 g | 23.3 g |
| Palak Chaat | 90.2 g | 22.9 g |
| Chicken Makhani | 65.5 g | 22.8 g |
| Crab Pepper Masala | 24.5 g | 14.1 g |
| Ragda Pattice | 63.8 g | 12.1 g |
| Duck Makhani | 57.8 g | 11.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Tawa - Griddle
- Ragda Pattice - $12: Spiced potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Banana Chaat - $14: Cumin, red chili powder, date chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tawa Baingan - $12: Eggplant, spiced potatoes, jaggery peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Garbanzo Tikki - $14: Jackfruit, potato, saffron Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Purple Potato Dosa - $14: Mustard seeds, curry leaves, coconut chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Patra Ni Machi - $14: Sea bass, Coconut, mint, cilantro, kachumber salad Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Pepper Masala - $16: Garlic, black pepper, phyllo pastry Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Chili Scallop - $16: Bay scallops, peri-peri masala, rice vermicelli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kolkata Lamb Roll - $15: Broiled lamb, kachumber salad, mint chutney Available at: dinner, lunch
Sigri - Barbeque
- Mango Shrimp - $15: Cashew nut, ginger, mango pulp 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
- Spicy Reshmi Kebab - $14: Minced chicken, mint, coriander, green chili Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Seekh Kebab - $15: Minced lamb, garam masala, truffle oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Shaslik - $14: Cottage cheese, onion, bell pepper Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Chaat - Savories
- Palak Chaat - $15: Crispy baby spinach, sweet yogurt, tamarind Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sev Puri - $12: Crispy biscuits, potatoes, raw mangoes, gram flour vermicelli, chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Bezule - $12: Mustard seeds, green chilies, curry leaves Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Samosa - $12: Ginger, green chilies, cranberry chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $22: Tomato, onion, bell pepper, fenugreek 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
- Chicken Makhani - $22: Broiled chicken, tomato, fenugreek Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Biryani - $25: Aromatic lamb, basmati rice, saffron, raita 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
- Duck Makhani - $34: Peking duck confit, makhani sauce, saffron rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Entrees
- Paneer Makhani - $18: Cottage cheese, tomato, fenugreek Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Paneer - $18: Spinach, cottage cheese, garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Dhungaree - $18: Smoked lentils, garlic, tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobhi Mattar - $18: Cauliflower, green peas, 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
- Bhindi Aloo - $18: Okra, potatoes, dry mango powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Breads
- Garlic Naan - $6: Leavened bread, garlic, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Naan - $6: Leavened bread, truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basmati Rice - $5: Steamed long-grain 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 Rice - $7: Basmati rice, lemon, roasted 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
- Assorted Papadums - $7: Crispy lentil wafers 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
House Made Chutneys
- Eggplant & Ginger Chutney - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- Tomato & Golden Raisin Chutney - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline
- Mango Chutney - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about Rasika
- Is Rasika dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Rasika has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ragda Pattice, Purple Potato Dosa and Patra Ni Machi.
- What can I eat at Rasika on a dairy-free diet?
- Ragda Pattice, Purple Potato Dosa and Patra Ni Machi carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Rasika have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Ragda Pattice and Purple Potato Dosa.
- 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?
- Spicy Reshmi Kebab, at roughly 34.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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