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: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, low-fat, plant-based, heart-healthy, mediterranean, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, detox, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, renal, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently closed
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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Banana Chaat - $14: Cumin, red chili powder, date chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tawa Baingan - $12: Eggplant, spiced potatoes, jaggery peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Garbanzo Tikki - $14: Jackfruit, potato, saffron Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Purple Potato Dosa - $14: Mustard seeds, curry leaves, coconut chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Patra Ni Machi - $14: Sea bass, Coconut, mint, cilantro, kachumber salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Pepper Masala - $16: Garlic, black pepper, phyllo pastry Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Chili Scallop - $16: Bay scallops, peri-peri masala, rice vermicelli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kolkata Lamb Roll - $15: Broiled lamb, kachumber salad, mint chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sigri - Barbeque
- Mango Shrimp - $15: Cashew nut, ginger, mango pulp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Detox Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Reshmi Kebab - $14: Minced chicken, mint, coriander, green chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Seekh Kebab - $15: Minced lamb, garam masala, truffle oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Shaslik - $14: Cottage cheese, onion, bell pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
Chaat - Savories
- Palak Chaat - $15: Crispy baby spinach, sweet yogurt, tamarind Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sev Puri - $12: Crispy biscuits, potatoes, raw mangoes, gram flour vermicelli, chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Bezule - $12: Mustard seeds, green chilies, curry leaves Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Samosa - $12: Ginger, green chilies, cranberry chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $22: Tomato, onion, bell pepper, fenugreek Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Biryani - $23: Aromatic chicken, basmati rice, saffron, raita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Makhani - $22: Broiled chicken, tomato, fenugreek Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Biryani - $25: Aromatic lamb, basmati rice, saffron, raita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Cod - $38: Fresh dill, honey, star anise, red wine vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Makhani - $34: Peking duck confit, makhani sauce, saffron rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian Entrees
- Paneer Makhani - $18: Cottage cheese, tomato, fenugreek Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag Paneer - $18: Spinach, cottage cheese, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dal Dhungaree - $18: Smoked lentils, garlic, tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gobhi Mattar - $18: Cauliflower, green peas, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhindi Aloo - $18: Okra, potatoes, dry mango powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides and Breads
- Garlic Naan - $6: Leavened bread, garlic, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Naan - $6: Leavened bread, truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basmati Rice - $5: Steamed long-grain rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Cashew Rice - $7: Basmati rice, lemon, roasted cashews Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Papadums - $7: Crispy lentil wafers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
House Made Chutneys
- Eggplant & Ginger Chutney - $2.5
- Tomato & Golden Raisin Chutney - $2.5
- Mango Chutney - $2.5
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