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Rasika
Modern Indian
The lamb rogan josh arrives layered with enough depth to make you wonder what the kitchen is actually doing back there. Rasika is a modern Indian restaurant near the Mall, loud and well-lit in the way that says everyone is welcome and no one is being precious about it. The naan alone justifies the bread basket order, and the menu moves comfortably from kebabs to curries without a single piece of decorative kitsch in sight.
The awards strongest first
- Eater The All-Time Eater 38
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- The Infatuation #4 · Top 25: The Best Restaurants In Washington, DC
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now
- Eater The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Ashok Bajaj - Knightsbridge Restaurant Group
- Washingtonian Where to Eat Near the National Mall
One number, weighted & current 89
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Palak chaat
“Sunderam’s cooking visit the West End location or the original in Penn Quarter near the National Mall for crispy fried spinach with sweet yogurt in the palak chaat or the buttery black cod (which are both classic D.C.”
The New York Times -
Black cod
“Some dishes are veterans, like the aforementioned black cod that’s been on the menu since day one.”
The Infatuation -
Lamb rogan josh
“Rasika is beloved for their popular dishes ranging from well-spiced kebabs and fresh curries to a vibrant lamb rogan josh with layers of flavor.”
Michelin Guide -
Duck vindaloo
“An electric duck vindaloo is served only at the Penn Quarter original, but other hits such as black cod with star anise are also available at the West End spinoff.”
Washingtonian
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