It was my first time trying RASA, and I love it! I got a build your own bowl with rice, chicken tikka and some veggies. A perfect quick lunch or dinner, I'll definitely be back! read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Overall delicious. This is very much like an indian version of chipotle. You can make a bowl or burrito. I chose to make my own bowl. I started off with spinach and romaine as my base . I added chicken tikka as my main . Then added various veggies and toppings. Very delicious and filling and very reasonably priced for a meal. I would certainly come back! read more

RASA - Make your own bowl- salad- chicken tikka- chickpeas, tikka marsala- indian street corn- mango salsa- tamarind- ginger-mint chutney - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I like the idea of quick make and go indian food. Deciding between chipotle, sweet greens, I came here for flavors. It was meh ok. I didn't feel like the flavors where there for when I order indian food. Maybe they make the dishes very lightly with flavor since they are serving to the masses and to get buy-off from everyone. But for me it was disappointing because it more on the bland size. There was enough food, I wasn't able to finish it. I think the spinach was the best part for me. Was very convenient off crystal drive, easy to walk into with no line and quick service to make it and check out. read more

RASA - Paneer Tikka Bowl - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I love all the locations. I visit Navy Yard more frequently since it is convenient. But the yummy flavors are the same at all RASA locations. If you join the free points program, you can earn food items. Yay! read more

I have had food from here before at local events. But today was my first day actually ordering a bowl. I was pleasantly surprised. It was very good and fresh tasting. I ordered chicken and lamb, but honestly, the chicken was the best part. I like that you have options to customize, similar to a cava or chipotle. There are customization limits, and I think you pay more if you go over those limits, but the portion, itself, is very good and filling. I placed my order online. When I picked it up, it was accurate and the employee at the register was very nice. Overall, this is a cute little spot. They have two hanging egg chairs that I definitely wanna sit in one day if I come back. Seems like a great lunch spot. read more

Fast-casual Indian that actually delivers on flavor and freshness? Rasa is the Indian food Chipotle, but with quality food. I built a bowl with chicken tikka over basmati rice, stacked it with warm veggies, cool toppings, and a healthy pour of tamarind chili sauce. The chicken was tender and smoky with just the right amount of char, and every layer of the bowl brought something to the table--crunch, spice, tang, richness. The garlic naan deserves its own moment. Warm, soft, and seriously garlicky--it's the kind of side you end up eating first, even though you tell yourself you'll save it. Service was quick, the space was clean and funky, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Rasa will see me again when I'm back in the area. read more

RASA - Garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I've always come to this location. Took a point because the seating is always pretty dirty. This time also tried it out their plates instead of bowls. There was not enough rice, but definitely double the amount of protein. read more

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Nice to have a different concept for a bowl place. Bowl was good. Nice and flavourful. Employees weren't all that friendly - seemed as if it was a nuisance you being there. read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Decent pricing, fast service, clean food (I think), clean as in healthier than McDonalds or Chik-fil-a. Portions are big and the spice is tolerable. I started off with the mini samosas, 3 pieces the size of 2 chicken nuggets each, and FULL of flavor. I didn't use any of the sauces that came with it because I was saving it for the naan. The naan here was just ehh, probably because it was packed in tin foil and kind of steamed in there so became a little too chewy for me. The butter chicken burrito was very good for my taste (I don't eat a lot of Indian food normally). The flavor and textures where there with the chickpeas and pickled onions and paneer. Flavor explosion, but not overwhelming. I was so full from the mini samosas at lunch that I did not eat the burrito until about 7 hours later and the flavors were great, even cold. This is a must try if you are curious in dipping your toes in this cuisine. read more

While the Paneer wrap was quite filling, the service put a sour taste in my mouth. The hearty Paneer wrap with a spicy kick was stuffed to the brim with rice, paneer, tomato sauce, chick peas, and chutney. The ingredients didn't blend that well together and don't resemble the photos. I wish the wrap could be customized with more mild sauces and lentils instead of rice. I'll have to ask ahead of time - next time! When I asked for substitutions on the spot, the grumpy female worker annoyingly said no. I understand the wrap can't be fully customized, I expect a better attitude from the staff member. I noticed a similar apathetic attitude at the Mount Vernon in D.C. and Mosaic District in VA. Service seems to be a pervasive problem at all of the locations. While I'm rooting for Rasa with good food and the founding brothers seem nice, I don't visit often due to the lack of customer service. read more

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Delicious and flavorful. Loved the spice and portion. It was perfect. Can't wait to go back again!

The serving is generous and tasty. I ordered a spicy chicken bowl and it includes multiple sauces that make it ... saucy. Haha. Lots of proteins and veggies included. The garlic naan was disappointing with only a stripe of garlic butter down the center and kinda chewy rather than crisp or melty. read more

RASA - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I tried this Indian restaurant today for a quick lunch to go. I ordered the Spicy Chili Chicken bowl. The amount of rice the server put in the bowl was half filled of the bowl. Next, he gave me small spoonfuls of the other ingredients. I received 4 small chicken bites the size of an inch of each in the bowl. I was very disappointed. When I got the receipt, I could not believe how many different taxes the buyer is required to pay in Arlington. I will not be eating out when at work because of the amount of taxes. There are 4 types of taxes (meals, VA State, VA County, and Special). Ridiculous! read more

Cute and casual spot with bowls with an Indian twist. Overall the food is solid and there's a good variety of toppings to choose from.

Came back again for Rasa at this location. It was the first place I've tried it and I'm happy to say they've kept their standards high. Food is absolutely delicious. Ingredients are fresh, and portion sizes are generous in my opinion. I ended up customizing my bowl as I had a $5 reward to redeem. Did a mixture of grains and super greens with chicken. I have to say though, it was the eggplant that I thoroughly enjoyed. Placed the order through the mobile app and was immediately greeted and handed my food on arrival. It's a decently sized restaurant. Not a lot of space because it's in crystal city but enough for a casual quick bite with friends, co-workers or alone. read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love that we have all sorts of different bowl places. This one was very flavorful. The tomato garlic sauce was delicious. Good bowl. However the staff leave little to be desired. They aren't very helpful when your ordering and making choices, you feel rushed. They could be vocal and explain what the different options are available. read more

RASA is my favorite spot for happy hour in Crystal City! Happy hour until 7pm is amazing, and its deals are insane. $5 cocktails, including a spiked mango lassi??? Unreal, and all the cocktails are so yummy. The team is so great and friendly (shoutout Alejandro and Miguel!), they've been so accommodating with bringing back the spiked mango lassi!!! The restaurant seating is also so nice, both inside and out with the weather cooling down! The food is also fantastic, with great portions and flavors! I have definitely eaten so much of a bowl and had enough to spare for leftovers the next day. read more

Ambiance: (5/5) There is great indoor and outdoor seating. I loved the decor as well. Price: (3/5) I think it is a bit expensive. This is an Indian take on Chipotle, but I feel like I got less food for a higher price. Food: (4/5) For a fast food type of restaurant I did enjoy the chicken tikka bowl. They had a variety of sauces and toppings that you can use to customize, but keep in mind they don't put a lot of each topping. Service: (5/5) Very nice staff! read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Rasa has truly been my go-to fast bowl place since I've moved to National Landing 3 years ago. The service is always great, and the food is consistently amazing across their locations -- not something you can say about most franchises / chains. I love that they've expanded their menus since starting out -- burritos and alcoholic beverages are great happy hour options. I love getting their mango lassi / chai soft serve after a hot summer day, even as a stand alone dessert. As I write this review during a wintery month, I was suggested a hot chai latte since the server Alejandro heard my congestion in my voice. The hot chai was so healing. They also slightly dimmed the lights (love that for the evening hours) and played great indie / pop music. Alejandro even passed out samples of soft serve which was a sweet treat after such a busy Sunday! I'll always recommend Rasa for fast Indian food if you're in the National landing area. Consistently great food and fast service, you can't go wrong! read more

RASA - Build your own Grain Bowl - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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6 stars!!! Outstanding service by Goodman. He made my tikka wrap fresh and fast. We had great conversation as he was the first DC local I talked to after flying in! As someone who is picky about Indian food, I really like the recommendations Goodman gave me! Will definitely be back!! read more

RASA - Chicken Tikka Wrap with mango - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Absolutely delicious! I had the chicken chili bowl and a side of samosas. Every component was so flavorful and so fresh. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend! I wish I lived local so I could come all the time! read more

One of the things I love about DC is the ability to get any type of cuisine you're craving. Rasa is an Indian fast food place. I tried it a long time ago when they catered an work event but for some reason I never went to their restaurant. They now have several locations. This location was closest to where I was staying when I recently visited. There's a ton of construction going on and it took forever to find a garage to park in. Terrible! Ordered the Eat Your Veggies entree and it was yummy! The portion size was enough for lunch and dinner. Price was good. If you're ever in the DC area and want to try Indian food in a fast casual spot, this is worth a try! read more

RASA - Eat Your Veggies - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food for veg is extremely bad. Perhaps veg people should avoid this place unless you want to eat some rice, a spoon of gravy, a spoon of spinach/ side, few toppings ... lassi is 5 USD for a average size cup. Taste was below normal. Do not go here if you think this is a modified Indian restaurant or Indian cuisine. It is more like boiled everything on top of rice ... no salt or any sort of spices. May be it is targeted for people who are on bland diet. Service is OK. Ambiance is above average for this locality. Disappointed with veg choices and taste. read more

RASA - Rice with spinach gravy and some toppings! - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Many years later and the food is still good BUT the customer service which was fantastic... is even better! I wish I got the woman's name who was working, I believe that she might be the manager. For years she has been kind and goes above and beyond. I bought tons of beverages and was unable to carry them out and she happily voluntarily helped me. She's rare and sets the bar HIGH! read more

RASA - Personalized bowl - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I am always worried when a restaurant tries too hard to be cool. I feel like restaurants try to overcompensate with decorating to make up for their food. However, this place was delicious. I had a vegetarian tandoori bowl. The flavors were excellent, and the portions were just right. I also had a spiced tea, again excellent. I could do without the obnoxious music. Service was also slow. Seems like on a Saturday, they don't expect anyone, so they hang out in the back. Please don't give up; they will come out and help you. I definitely would come back. read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Alejandro the server is a súper star. The food here is amazing. I can't believe it's taken me this long to discover RASA Crystal City! The atmosphere is welcoming, warm, with great sitting spaces. Delicious food. Yum! read more

RASA - Yum! - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I have had Rasa at other locations before and It was really good, but this location the food felt a little more bland that what I'm normally used to. I ordered the Paneer bowl and the rice was a little soggy, the paneer barely had any sauce and the toppings were pretty acidic. The line went pretty quickly so that was nice, but I'm also not sure if I got a bad batch or something the day I visited. I have had better at other locations, so this was probably a fluke, but not a great lunch experience that day. read more

Butter and tikka chicken plates. Decent overall taste but noodles and rice were dry and stale. Naan was almost cardboard. I won't be back.

I came here before a flight and I am so sad we don't have Rasa in LA! I love Indian food and this concept is genius. Everything tastes authentic and and with love. The prices were good, decor is cute, and the people are super nice. At the end of our meal the manager came over and gave us some yummy cookies. Please open a location in LA! read more

Well worth the $17.24!! RASA definitely has me hooked....extremely tasty and fresh. I shall return! read more

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I would describe this place as the Chipotle-version of contemporary Indian-fusion. They have a few specific bowls you can order but otherwise it's a free for all selecting items off their menu. I ordered only vegan items and topped everything off with the unlimited sauces and crispy toppings. Everything tasted fresh and vibrant. I guess how your bowl turns out depends on how you blend the flavors! P.s. the young man at the front kindly answered all of my questions and then did a repeat for the lady who came in after me. read more

RASA - Make my Goa Your Own Way - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Ordered online and picked up at the location. Very fast and convenient way to get your food with COVID going on. I ordered the Tikka Chance On Me dish. Its a very delicious meal! If you're looking for traditional Indian food, this may not be the spot for you. Its more of a fusion with American. There are slight Indian spices and has a slight kick to it. Not my favorite, but I would have their food once and a while. read more

RASA - Tikka Chance On Me - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Loved the food here. Indian taste, style of cooking but style of serving is Mexican. We had a Chicken tikka burrito (called wrap in restaurant) and the taste was truly flavourful. The staff was kind enough to add more of the curry read more

RASA - Chicken tikka wrap - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I don't need to say much. It was delicious! I loved everything I tasted, from the naan to the bowl I had, to the drinks, to the ambience! Great food, friendly service. Definitely a go back to spot. read more

We were looking for a place to have dinner and came upon this fast-casual place. It's on a block with a few other restaurant options. This is the restaurant with the giant door! We opted for this to accommodate a few dietary restrictions. Someone described this to us as "Indian Chipotle" -- you can create your own bowl. However, there are also some pre-made bowl combinations, and I opted for one of those. I like that their combo options all have cute/clever names! I love lamb, so I opted for their lamb kebab bowl option. Lamb was tender, flavorful and not gamey and I appreciate that it came with a vegetable too. However, there were bits of eggplant that were a bit too burnt. Little bit over charred... That said, I liked the flavor combo with the lamb and the chutney/sauces. Generous with the servings. I also ordered a side of garlic naan. I'd skip the naan next time. Wasn't that good. The restaurant decor is very cute! We ended up dining in because it was too cold to walk back to the hotel. Colorful and kitschy. read more

RASA's food is excellent and they have an array of options that range from healthier veggie bowls to more indulgent options . I was really impressed with the quality of the ingredients and fresh taste, and the way that the food integrated Indian fusion elements seamlessly. The restaurant manager also was extremely generous after I had messed up a recent order. 5/5! read more

First there was Chipotle, and then CAVA emerged. Do we have a pattern? RASA may be in a city near you before we know it! When I usually step into a Chipotle style concept, I usually default of a pre-made menu item as I get overwhelmed with the create your own selections, especially when there's a queue. The name of the food items are quite clever if I may add. I ordered Goa You Own Way ($13) on my visit, which consisted of spiced beef, coconut ginger sauce, basmati rice, tossed green beans, pickled onions, mint cilantro chutney, and roasted lentils. Lots and lots of varying flavor profiles depending on what you pick at in your bowl. Overall super filling and would love to try the other items on the menu. Maybe even build up the confidence to build my own eventually. read more

Super good. I ordered the vegetarian and I did not expect it to be that delicious. It was very refreshing and healthy. I would definitely recommend! read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Went here this past weekend with some friends from the NationStates Sports community. We write roleplays about fictional nations and the national sports teams of those nations. Anyway, many of us from US/Canada IRL got together in the DC area this past weekend. On Sunday, we hung out at Crystal City playing board games then went to RASA for lunch. The create your own food was delicious, I got some chicken with rice because the spiced beef was cooking and I didn't want to wait. And it was so good. I haven't eaten much Indian food before but this was good. It was spicy and amazing. Lots of different spices, lots of different tastes, so good. But you can get non-spicy stuff too if you want. Incredibly flavorful food, much better than I'd have thought fast-casual would be. It is delicious and I would highly recommend, especially if you're hanging out in the area to begin with. read more

Really great option for vegetarians!! Flavorful without overpowering! It is saucy but you can also ask for sauces on the side! The atmosphere is also so cute! Highly recommend! read more

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