If you are Indian do NOT get the chai. It's some sort of weird pre-mixed latte drink. Isn't actual Chai. So why the 4 stars? Food and Mango Lassi seemed good. It was cute, Americanized indian food for fast casual dining. Like a Chipotle or Cava for Indian food. Note the entire order was a chai tea, mango Lassi, and 2 mini samosas so going to come back to try the food bowls. Service was really quick and efficient. They took the order and got it right away. The chai tea did take 5 minutes to heat up. Definitely wouldn't get the chai again haha read more

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Made a mobile order to pick up in the store for to-go. It located in the same building from CAVA, honeygrow, Xian Famous Foods, Five Guys and others. There were plenty of complementary parking lots surrounding the building. Arrived at the time of promise, and thebags were ready for pickup. The decorations were modern. There were indoor and outdoor seatings. The bowls contained various ingredients as expected. read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Grain Bowl: 1/2 South Indian Rice Noodles, 1/2 Lemon Turmeric Rice, Spicy Chili Chicken, Coconut Ginger, Kachumber Salad, Mango Salsa, Roasted Lentils, Pickled Onions, Ginger Tamarind Chutney. Honestly it was okay but I probably would not go back due to the lack of sauce, I wish there was more to mix in. I never would have thought I would complain about having too much protein, but the bowl had too much spicy chili chicken (at least it was seasoned right but I had a couple chewy parts). I just don't think there was a balance of each side, plus the South Indian Rice Noodles were DRY, CRUNCHY, therefore inedible In addition, the mango salsa was not sweet & used unripe mangos. From eating authentic Indian food to this chipotle style eatery, I think if you are looking for a quick to go meal this would be your type of spot. Otherwise, just stick with the traditional Indian cuisine, I respect the concept though. read more

RASA - Create your own Grain Bowl - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Definitely a fun and new take on Indian food. Ordered the chicken tikka bowl, iced chai, and garlic naan through delivery and everything came very well packaged. The sauces and toppings on the bowl were very delicious. The Chai was definitely worth getting! Disappointed with the garlic naan, it seemed more like a flatbread from the grocery store with a little bit of garlic topping. read more

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We had RASA for an office lunch and everyone loved it! We had a package that was more than enough for 10 of us, and something for everyone. Very flavorful and great variety. I would definitely recommend and look forward to going back. read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

First had RASA years ago after being introduced through a Yelp elite event. I loved learning about the history of this business. It's such a great story. My first time at this location was a great experience. I easily placed a mobile order via the app. I was warmly greeted right away and my food was ready when I arrived. It's been so long that I literally forgot how much I enjoyed their food. The "Tikka Chance on Me" bowl was delicious! The bold flavors really come together so well. Add the spicy tamarind chili - you won't regret it! I will visit again! read more

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I have had their catering ordered to my office once and it was good! But i ordered on uber eats and it was gross. It tasted lemony like tangy and not how i have ever had butter chicken before. The bag was sealed shut so it hadn't been tampered with but I was highly unimpressed this last time read more

RASA - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I keep coming back and I have recommended it to all my friends and everybody loves it. The service is great. The food is consistently delicious and I'm trying something totally different and I'm loving it. read more

RASA - Chicken Tikka Bowl - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

The service and atmosphere at Rasa was great! The decorations in this place is gorgeous and the staff member were very friendly and patient with me as a first-time. I ordered the Butter Chicken online a coworker recommended it to me and I must say it was absolutely outstanding.I love the flavors. I will definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

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This is hurt a little by the fact that there is a TON of food competition in the area. I also *really* want to like this place but I can't find much reason to come back. PROS - Love variety of compatible menu options. This is what you hoped Indian food would do as it attempts a kind of Chipotle. - Nice location, bathrooms are nice, good service. CONS - Food consistency is a problem. It's sometimes great and sometimes very blah. - Music in the establishment is sometimes loud and annoying. OTHER It's not something they can fix but I really don't like the parking in this area. I recommend parking behind the establishment and walking around the building. read more

I have never tried RASA before but I'm so glad I did! I ordered online and did a BYO grains and greens bowl with lamb and paneer, South Indian rice noodles, and a combo of veggies, toppings, and sauces. It was absolutely delicious! I'm so glad this concept now exists and I will definitely be ordering again. The portion size is large so you could make two meals out of it if you wanted. It was so flavorful and just an all around great meal. read more

Rasa is consistently amazing. It's healthy and delicious. I get the Tikka Chance on Me/Tikka Chicken Bowl. I've tried other things but I can't pass this one up when I go there. All the sauces and toppings are great. I get half arugula for the base for a little extra health. There is a kid's dish that my 1 year old eats. Its $7 and is perfect for a 1 year old. And then I eat the rest the next day for lunch. read more

The food we ordered was just okay. I have a large family and I really wanted to try their food but there are a lot of other places to eat too so my kids got something else they wanted and so did my husband. When we sat down to eat outside the owners I guess they were came out several times to give us the stink eye. Really? It's a whole chain of restaurants on the whole side of course there might be people eating something different. Then when a new group of people came they asked my son to move. If I didn't purchase food there I guess maybe I would understand, but honestly CAVA does not ever act like that. The samosas I got were small and sad compared to the many other Indian places I've eaten. The food was subpar and I won't be returning. read more

An Indian place focused on wraps and bowls. I got takeout and it was still warm when I got home and the food was delicious. Quick turnaround for pickup too! However, I would give this place a 3.5 if I could. The inside is alright for a chain (bright colors) but the seating isn't designed for comfort and it's just your standard "bowl fast food place". read more

The food is good and fresh. The service was kind and helpful. I had the paneer tikka bowl with naan on the side and a mango lassi. I'd advise that you get the sauce if you like a little spice. Hearty portion size and good value for the money. read more

Rockville,MD. Friendly servers. Ordered a samosa chat with toppings. Excellent. Comes with 2 mini samosas topped with chickpeas and sauces. read more

I first tried Rasa for the first time in Arlington, VA as it was located right downstairs from my apartment. I absolutely loved the variety of ingredients and freshness behind it. so it made me super happy to know they opened a location in Rockville. The concept is like a chipotle with Indian cuisine. I really loved the tikka chance on me bowl (they currently have a special with this one) and the chicken tikka avocado salad is alright. Mango lassi here is also VERY good. Employees are friendly and attentive. It's very clean in the restaurant and utensils are by the beverage area. read more

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There are a number of fast casual restaurants in the area that serve bowls (a lot!), and this is similar, but with an Indian flair. We went to Rasa yesterday for lunch and were pleased. We each got a Chef Recommended bowl. I had the Spicy Chili Chicken Bowl - the chicken was well cooked and had a mild spice. I really liked how all the ingredients worked well together, including the coconut flavor in the sauce. On the negative side, the white rice was a bit mushy. Also, I was surprised that the Bowl is named "spicy" because the item my partner got, the Open Sesame, was much more spicy. My partner also paid another dollar to include chick peas in the bowl. Open Sesame - delicious ground lamb meatballs (spicy!) with eggplant, rice and other tasty items in a peanut sesame sauce. My partner subbed the turmeric rice for the white rice that comes with it, and said the rice was delicious, with thinly sliced almonds and raisins. Garlic Naan - most of the bread, except for the outer edges, was very soggy. Either the bread needed to be cooked more or it was put into aluminum foil to keep it warm and it got soggy in the packaging. But it did have lots of garlic flavor. Yum! The server who prepared our dishes was friendly and helpful. There is a large variety of items for a design-your-own bowl. There are bottles of a hot sauce available in the front of the restaurant. To spice up my meal, I took one and - honestly - had a hard time getting the product out of the squeeze bottle. The tip of the bottle was blocked by what appeared to be dried out hot sauce, which I had to remove with a tissue and the edge of a fork. Either the product is a paste (which suggests the spout of the bottle should be larger) or the sauce was dried out. I don't know for sure. It was just unexpected. read more

RASA - Open Sesame with lamb. - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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I visited RASA at noon just before the lunch crowd arrive. Upon walking in, you get an immediate sense of trendy fast casual restaurant. The decor was great and the restaurant is clean! Ordering was easy. They have a build your own menu, as well as, a Chef Curated menu. I ordered the Tandoori Paneer Bowl, Spicy Chili Chicken Bowl and a side of Samosa Chaat. Everything was very tasty and priced properly to the area. If you have a craving for Indian, give RASA a try! Note: Parking was easy for me but I can see it being a pain during peak times! read more

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I came to RASA on a Monday night for dinner with a friend. RASA is located off of Rockville Pike and shares a parking lot with other nearby restaurants such as Honeygrow, Cava, etc. The parking lot can get packed on the weekends though. RASA is setup so you can either select premade Indian inspired combinations or make your own. I decided to make my own bowl: - Basmati Rice as my Base (step 1) - Chicken Tikka as my Main (step 2) - Tomato Garlic as my Sauce (step 3) - Sautéed Spinach & Spring Chickpeas as my Veggies (step 4) - Corn Salsa as my Topping (step 5) - Mint Cilantro Chutney as my Topping Sauce (step 6) I loved that there were so many options for my custom bowl. Staff were friendly and kept the line moving quickly. I really enjoyed my dinner, it was very flavorful and everything seemed like it was freshly just made. There is plenty of seating available inside, where you can seat yourself. If you are craving Indian and want something fast and casual, I would recommend RASA :) read more

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Watery curry, the sauce wasn't cohesive. most of the food was under-seasoned. The spinach was overpowering each part of the dish. The good part of this was that the food had pretty decent portions however just tasted like spinach so just don't get that unless if you really like it. read more

I had a fantastic dinner at RASA! This business has the cutest interior aesthetic, a fast moving line, and delicious menu items! I really love how well RASA labels their vegan items. I chose to purchase their Veggies and Vibes bowl which was labeled vegan, but you could also build your own bowl and navigate what items are vegan very easily. I chose to get the rice noodles in my bowl instead of the basmati rice. I highly recommend that modification. The rice noodles were a really fun texture and made me feel more full than just rice. They pack really densely in the bowl and seem to give you more bang for your buck. The best part of the bowl was the coconut ginger sauce. It was so creamy, savory, and comforting. I would drink that sauce I liked it so much. I also enjoy how their bowls are so colorful. You can get a variety of veggies in each bowl which provide a lot of different textures, flavors, and nutrients. This location is really cool as they have alcohol available. That is pretty rare for a fast casual spot like this. Additionally you should save room for dessert. Their vegan soft serve is a must try! Thanks RASA for a great experience and delicious meal! I will certainly be back! read more

RASA - Caul Me Maybe Bowl - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

This restaurant is either a build your own bowl or choose one of the premade ones. I tried the Tikka Chance On Me Bowl. The chicken was tender, well seasoned, and delicious. The cucumbers and pickled radishes went so well with the chicken. I loved the drizzle of sauce. I think next time I'll be confident enough to make my own bowl!!! Also, I definitely want to try something a bit spicier as well. We had a piece of the garlic naan which was fresh, warm, large and super garlicky! It's casual dining, plenty of seating inside the restaurant. There's a great assortment of drinks, alcoholic ones as well, and some froyo flavors! I'll be back to try them all! read more

RASA - Tikka Chance On Me Bowl - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Wow this place was great. I never tried this place before and I'm happy that I gave it a try because it was amazing. The inside was beautiful and the staff was super helpful. Food was amazing, they really stuffed my bowl. They had a water and ice machine with water cups on the side for those who don't buy drinks which I really appreciated. The forks were made from recycled material and were really good quality. Altogether this was a great place with great food, no complaints at all. I will come here again for sure. read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Stumbled across this gem in rockville. Honestly beat my expectations. Service was good, ordering was not complicated at all. The flavors of the bowl were amazing. The Naan was just mid, kinda dry. The spicies and sauces complimented each other so we'll. I will be coming back for sure read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I tried RASA after hearing about the Yelp Event a few weeks ago. I love the make-your-own-bowl trend that almost every cuisine has adopted now because it makes for an easy but delicious quick meal. I opted to make my own (they have several set bowl options). I went with chicken for the protein and was shocked at how flavorful it was. The bowl lasted me two lunches, but both my friends finished theirs in one sitting. I would describe RASA as a middle stake between Cava and Spice 6. I didn't try their Mango Lassi or ice cream this time, but I'm excited to come back and try those items soon. read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

A great fast casual Chipotle-style joint specializing in Indian cuisine. They have a variety of bases, proteins, veggies, sauces and toppings that one can combine to make a custom bowl. They have signature bowls such as "tikka chance on me", "Aloo need is love" and "Caul me maybe ". My companion and I got custom bowls. I had the tofu and cauliflower over rice noodles. I chose sesame peanut gravy as my sauce, spinach as my vegetable and added mangos, beets, radish, cucumbers and spiced carrots. For texture I also added lentil chips and chickpeas. Rice noodles were new to me and absorbed all the flavors well (don't see it in most Indian restaurants). The veggies in the tofu and cauliflower protein choice were crunchy and perfectly cooked, lots of tofu as well. The peanut sesame gravy was very flavor without being overly salty. I had enough food for 2 meals. read more

RASA - Build your own bowl with tofu and rice noodles - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

If you like Cava and Chipotle, then you're going to love RASA. The food here is fresh, flavorful, and fantastic with an Indian flair! They have preset bowls you can order, or you can build your own with a mix of greens and grains, meats, veggies, sauces, and toppings. The combinations are infinite, so I love trying something different every time I come here. So far, my favorite meats are the lamb meatballs and the chicken. The joint is so cute and radiantly decorated. And there's a bar where you can get alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages. In addition they have an app with a rewards program, so that you can earn points towards free food and drinks. The one thing I wish they'd do is to add recycling bin for the plastic cups and lids. (The good news is they have real silverware for people dining in, so they are not adding a lot of plastic, forks, and knives into the landfill.) read more

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Rasa is a pretty good, fast casual spot offering Indian-inspired rice dishes, cocktails, and more. I stopped by here for dinner and ordered the Open Sesame which came with lamb kebab meatballs, basmati rice, assortment of veggies, and a peanut sesame sauce. I was a little disappointed that the kebabs were actually small meatballs. I was hoping there would be more. The peanut sauce worked well with the meat and the veggies. I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but it was pretty tasty charred. I also ordered a side of naan which was plain but could have been heated up. I was able to taste the Tikka Chance on Me which tasted better in my opinion. The service was quick. Keep in mind that the cashier will ask you if you want any sides or drinks with your order. I told the person making my bowl that I wanted the naan but they didn't give it to me and I had to tell the cashier again. Technically I would give this place a 3.5. It's not my favorite but if I'm in a rush and want a quick meal thats not fast food, I would come here. read more

RASA - Open Sesame - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

What a great find! I was in Rockville for an appointment, and I had a craving for Indian food. I have favorite Indian places up & down the Pike & 270, but I happened to check Google to see what was nearby. Rasa for the win! The place is in Montrose Crossing, in the little strip of restaurants that was added right along 355. The menu is fairly extensive and it offers quite a bit of flexibility. I finally settled on the "Tikka a Chance on Me" bowl. When I got down the line to the register, they also had bottled Kingfisher beer. The staff was friendly, prices are reasonable, and the place is really cute. This will now be a monthly stop for me in Rockville. read more

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They don't take cash !! US Legal tender and it's not welcome?? Nothing on the website about that . I go to pay and the rude cashier says " see the sign? " and points to a small sign at the end, 20 feet from the register. Completely maddening policy. read more

What an unexpected treat. We've driven past RASA many times and today we finally stopped for lunch. TLDR; It was fantastic! Fresh ingredients, tasty combinations, and terrific service. José was friendly and helpful with our choices -- he even gave us tasters of the two different soft serves, both of which were delicious! Overall, a really terrific experience -- and we're already looking forward to going back to try other things on the menu. Highly recommended. read more

If we ever don't know what we want for dinner, you better believe RASA is on our minds. The food is always so fresh and delicious, and you get so much food for what you are paying for. If you are dining in the decor and seating is very nice as well. read more

Rasa in Rockville recently just opened up a few months ago; but they have a few locations in Virginia (I think). 2 brothers opened up a restaurant, following in their fathers footsteps. These 2 brothers opened up their restaurant in America to open up people's horizon to eating Indian cuisine. Although I appreciate their wanting to "americanize" Indian dishes- I feel as if if it is too americanized. Personally, I would have preferred if these tasted more authentic. Food: 2.5/5 The samosas were fresh and good with their sauce. The Chicken Tikki create your own bowl was very wet, and bland. I had nearly half of my bowl, before I decided I did jot want any more. The poached egg was cooked very well and tasted deliciously as a palette cleanser. Drinks: 4/5 Mango Lassi - was sooo good and sweet. Spiked Coconut - was more spiked than coconut - most people would enjoy this but I was really hoping it would be more on the refreshing side Pink Drink - I had cups and cups of this drink, it tasted so good. It was refreshing and I felt as if I couldn't get enough of it Service: 5/5 The brothers are super down to earth and are very welcoming to all their guests. The employees are friendly; I asked if I could have one of their lunch bags, and they gave me a cute reusable bags. Ambiance: 5/5 It's casual but cute. Their windows fully open and you can get a nice breeze on a hot sunny day. They have little souvenirs placed on their walls from spices they have gathered in different areas of India. All in all- I personally would not seek this place out as an option to go eat, but I also would not reject this if I was invited. I would probably try a different entree dish though, and have a scrumptious pink drink to go with it. read more

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Drop by right before closing to pick up my Too Good To Go order. (If you are not familiar with TGTG, you need this app in your life ASAP. Great for saving food waste and eating well on a budget. Huge kudos to RASA for participating.) This place is basically Chipotle but Indian inspired. Decor is super cute. Pick up was very easy (just showed up with my app at the designated time and my bowl was ready to pick up). Most importantly, the food was excellent. The food varies, depending on what is on surplus that day. I had a large bowl with variety of curried vegetables on a bed of rice noodles. There was enough food for me to pack lunch for the next two days. Fantastic flavors, amazing concept, and I can't wait to be back to try more of their items. read more

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Unfortunately I wasn't impressed by RASA at all. I usually try to give businesses the benefit of the doubt, but I went pretty soon after their opening and was expecting much better quality and quantity when it comes to the food, especially so early on. The decor is vibrant and fun and the restaurant itself was clean and inviting. The bowl selections also seem thoughtfully curated. I only wish the flavors were as vibrant as the brand itself. I felt like the Tikka chance on me bowl was pretty bland. There wasn't a strong tikka masala flavor like you might expect from the traditional dish. The chicken wasn't seasoned much, and the toppings were watery which made the rice watery. The mini samosas were a great portion size but again, the filling was lacking flavor. Honestly, with CAVA being right next door I hope RASA can step up the game. CAVA's meats and sides are much more flavorful and you also get more bang for your buck there. read more

RASA - Tikka chance on me bowl with mini samosas and fresh coconut juice - Indian Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Yay, RASA is here!!! Their grand opening was this week, right in MoCo... I have to say, I first discovered them at a Yelp event several years ago at their very first location in Navy Yard, DC. They're essentially fast casual Indian food.... but with a couple of bonuses! In addition to being able to build your own (BYO) or pick from staff favorite bowls, they have soft served ice cream. And we're not just talking about your typical vanilla or chocolate -- we're talking Mango Lassi and Masala Chai... and you can swirl the two! And get this -- they're vegan! Specifically, they're oat-based. Mango is my favorite fruit, but between those two, the Masala Chai is actually the superior one -- now don't get me wrong, both are still amazing. Oh, the other bonus is a bar. Not only can you get a fresh coconut and have them spike it for you, but there are yummy cocktails like tamarind margaritas and masala gin & tonics (game changer, seriously). The beer and wine are slightly cheaper, but the cocktails are $10 and up, so hopefully a happy hour surfaces in the future :). But enough about the cocktails, let's get back to the bowls. Like other fast casual restaurants, you have a variety of options to choose from. I'll just name from of my favorites -- ginger shrimp, lemon turmeric rice, supergrains, SWEET POTATO TIKKI (vegan), charred eggplant, samosas, coconut ginger sauce, spiced chickpeas, sauteed spinach... I've said a lot already, but there's so much more. Their food is nothing short of delicious, and I'm so glad Sahil and Rahul brought this place home! I wish them all the success! read more

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All I can say is YUM! I'm so glad that we now have a Rasa near me! I'll be going here all the time now! It was absolutely delicious! I made my own bowl with all gf ingredients! The cool thing is I can get a different bowl each time! They also have a lot of mango lassi stuff including mango lassi soft serve! I saw they had cocktails but I didn't really have time to try them. I'll have to go back for those! We also got a really cute to go bag. I'm not sure if those are just for the opening or not but it's a great touch! The service was super fast and all the employees were friendly. They definitely have the system down pat. I also liked the decorations and the story they have on the wall about how they started their business complete with old pictures of the 2 owners. Honestly, all the stars! I can't wait to go back! read more

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I love this concept for Indian food. After driving down a couple of times to the first location on the Wharf, I was waiting for a Montgomery County location. This new location has the same fun menu, who can resist Caul Me Maybe, Tikka Chance On Me, Aloo Need Is Love. I would recommend going custom and mixing it up. I adore the lamb kabob with supergrains and the tomato garlic sauce. This location had the tamarind margarita and they introduced a new masala chai soft serve dessert that was a very different taste and adorable. Smiling service and nice ambience makes it a fun visit. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

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I've waited a few years for RASA to make it to the 'burbs and the day has finally come! Colorful and pleasant vibes wafted through this new spot on Rockville Pike. The team was energized and happy to answer any questions. My friend and I enjoyed a Spiked Mango Lassi and a Sauvignon Blanc from India in the swing chairs. For dinner I ordered An Open Sesame and a Build Your Own Chicken Bowl. The lamb had a nice kick to it. I also enjoyed the mango salsa. read more

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