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    RASA

    3.8 (118 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Salad, Halal
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Front entrance
    Veeraj M.

    Ambiance: This place has very beautiful, creative, and aesthetic decor. Service: The staff member who took order was super nice, professional, and made recommendations. Food: The food was flavorful and delicious. Mango lassi (3.5/5 could've been a little more sweet), paneer tikka bowl/BYO (4/5) spicy chili chicken bowl/BYO (4.5/5), garlic naan (3/5 - was soft but some parts were chewy), masala chai cookies (5/5 - absolutely fantastic) masala chai soft serve ice cream (5/5 really good!) I will definitely be coming back for the cookies and to try out additional items.

    Inside ordering and seating area
    Nina R.

    Very nice, vibrant decor inside with outdoor seating available. Easy to order menu. You can make a build your own bowl, or opt for the specials on the menu. I did a build your own bowl where you pick your rice or grains, greens or veggie base, add protein, sauce and veggie toppings. Additional dressings and other crunchy toppings available. I went with quinoa/spinach/salad greens as my base. Tikka chicken as the protein. Selected a midly, spicy coconut sauce, and plenty of veggie toppings. The mint-cardamom-lemonade was ok. I mostly tasted overly sweet lemonade. Reasonable prices. Everything was very fresh and full of delish flavors. Service was fine. I would equate this place to Chipotle, however with Indian infused flavors instead of Mexican. Highly recommend.

    A disposable bowl filled with Mexican food is placed on a wooden table. The dish includes toppings such as pickled red onions, green sauce, and a creamy white dressing. The food appears to be a combination of ingredients like meat, vegetables, and sauces, typical of Mexican cuisine. The bowl is partially filled, and the setting suggests a casual dining environment.
    Christina Y.

    I was excited to try this place after looking at all the great reviews. I was a bit disappointed as my chicken bowl was overly saucy and the server behind the counter wasn't the friendliest. It didn't help that the front window was fully open on what my friends and I thought was a chilly day.

    Monica T.

    So many options & combos. I really enjoyed the chicken tikka with the South Indian noodles, spinach, and a bunch of other toppings & sauces. I feel like I could eat here everyday for a month and have a different bowl every time. Indoor & outdoor seating. It was a nice night so the windows were open and it made for a nice setting. There are also 4 swings inside which is fun! If you're a first timer, would recommend looking at the menu & options in advance. It's hard to know what's what & there are so many options for toppings & sauces! Not sure if this is typical, but there was only 1 person working the whole line + cash register. She did a great job, but it was slower overall. Putting this on my list for future fast casual go to!

    Beautiful decor
    Lucia B.

    This review is long overdue. I have been here soooo many times and have yet to encounter an issue with this place. For starters, I love the bright welcoming decor! My kids are obsessed with the swing chairs so that is a nice plus. Customer service is always SUPERB! Props to all the wonderfully friendly staff working here. I ate here today with my family after a few months of not stopping by. I was a little sad that the staff from before wasn't around but the "new (to me)" guys were amazing too! Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient (shout out to Gabriel, and couldn't get the name of the other 2 that helped us). It was the first visit from some family members from my party and all the staff was super helpful in explaining them the menu and patiently answering their questions so kudos to them all! The place is always spotless, which is also very nice. Now on to the food, I always get the same: noodles for the base, chicken tikka, garlic tomato sauce, spicy chickpeas, and a few of their yummy toppings. I love the concept of building your own bowl. And for a fast casual format, the food is amazing! Great flavors, fresh tasting, very nice portion sizes (I always end up with leftovers) and a good variety of options! A lot of vegetarian options too which is nice. The mango lassi and chai soft serve are divine to finish off the wonderful meal! Always a pleasure dining here! I'm sure I'll be back soon.

    Harvest Chicken Bowl with La Croix
    Jon T.

    Right next to the giant Target in Mosaic District, it was a no brainer that I had to try it out! This place has an outdoor dining section so you can watch across the street where the open field was and inside had giant tables and swinging chairs to relax in. This place is very aesthetically pleasing if you like pastel tones and even better since it's clean. Like any fast-casual chain, you can build your own bowl and pick what ingredients you want. I was lazy so I opted for the Harvest Chicken Bowl and a can of La Croix. The Harvest Chicken Bowl had vegetables, lemon tumeric rice, chicken tikka, tomato garlic sauce, cucumber, pickled onions, cumin yogurt, coriander chili and roasted lentils. There's a lot of ingredients here and they all add to the overall flavor of the dish. Surprisingly this had a kick to it and it wasn't spicy enough for me but my nose was running for a bit after eating. The bowl was filling and I'd even say that everything complimented each other even more. I made a great choice and I'd get it again. Would I come here again? Absolutely. There's no doubt that I can't say no to Fast-Casual Indian food, I really think it's overlooked.

    Ameena A.

    Amviance: sooo cute (just look at the photo). Super stylish and clean. Service: great - I asked our server her honest opinion about the spiciness levels of some of the food, and she gave it to me straight lol - some of it is super spicy and I'm glad I went with a milder option!! Service was also generally friendly and fast. Food: delicious!!! After my partner and I ate it, we were already excited to return. Loved the quality of the food, the flavor, and the portion sizes too.

    Sanchita G.

    I got the tikka a chance on me. I thought the food was pretty good. The flavors were really good in it. However, the bowl was not super full as you can see in pic! The service was not super good either. The service is really fast. They didn't seem like they wanted to answer any questions about any other products or anything so that was a little offputting. I would come back here though. I thought it was really good as a bowl I got was good so I'll try more. The place is a casual restaurant, next to several other casual restaurants in mosaic district.

    Tikka Chance On Me
    Amy P.

    After a visit at Inova, was looking for something fast/casual. Stumbled on Rasa, and it was a perfect choice. Tasty, healthy, filling, but not heavy. I had the Tikka Chance On Me bowl It was delicious. I took half home. Highly recommend.

    Masala Chai mango lassi swirl soft serve - A cup of soft serve ice cream with a mango lassi flavor, characterized by a yellow color and a swirl shape, is positioned on a light wooden table. The background includes a menu and some chairs, indicating a casual restaurant or cafe environment. The ice cream is served in a plain white cup, and a small stick is inserted into the swirl for support.

    Open air and really friendly staff highly recommend this place! Yummy food and drinks. Fun bright ambiance!

    Tikka Chance on Me Bowl - A bowl of poke features diced fish, sliced vegetables, and various toppings, drizzled with white and green sauces. The bowl contains ingredients such as sliced pickled ginger, seaweed, and chopped green onions, arranged in sections. The dish is served on a light wooden table, highlighting the colorful and textured presentation of the poke ingredients.
    Blossom C.

    I stopped by here after spending some time at Sandbox VR for a friend's bday celebration for a quick bite before dinner. The smell was what drew me in to trying and I even convinced my friends to get something too. There were so many options to choose from, but I decided to try the Tikka Chance On Me Bowl. The bowl consists of chicken tikka, tomato garlic sauce, basmati rice, sautéed spinach, pickled radish, kachumber, pickled onions, toasted cumin yogurt, mint cilantro chutney. They served it in a real bowl with real silverware which is rare to see nowadays in a fast casual place. The server was very nice and heavy handed in portion sizes. I would say the portion size is enough for two people to share or comparable to a chipotle burrito bowl. The service of food is similar to Chipotle style, where everything is in a line. They also offer fun drink options, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. My friend got an alcoholic mango lassi and she said it was hard to tell that there was even alcohol in it. The vibe within the cafe transports you away from the bustling of city life. Highly recommend if you need something quick, filling, and different from the typical salads, sandwiches, or chipotle.

    Build your own Bowl
    Camryn K.

    This is a solid place to grab food if you are looking for a quick bite that is pretty healthy. This place is like a Cava or Chipotle for Indian food, and they have either preset bowls or make-your-own bowls, along with other menu items. I usually order the make-your-own bowl, and order the lemon turmeric rice, chicken tikka, tomato garlic sauce, and green beans. I then top it off with pickled onions, pickled radish, cucumber, kachumber salad, mango salsa, cilantro, and the mint cilantro chutney. Service is fast, and the selection of toppings is good. It is a pretty good price for the amount of food given. I also got the Mango lassi, which tasted great. I like the food, but I wouldn't say it is my first choice when it comes to fast food. I definitely recommend it if you are looking for good tasting food that is quick and relatively healthy.

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    Probably the worst Tikka Masala I've ever eaten. Not sure I'll go back and try anything else.

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    It's similar like cava but it's too salty/overseasoned. It has multiple options for base and toppings. The place is well decorated.

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    Food is always tasty and fresh, friendly staff, Melissa's service was particularly good! I will definitely be back

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    I had the lamb balls and it was made to perfection . Great food ! Great customer service esp Melissa .

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