Chipotle-style Indian bowls that are cheap and filling with lots of seating. They also have cocktails on tap! I got a tamarind margarita, which was nicely balanced and a good size for $10! The "Aloo Need Is Love" bowl was rich and probably enough food for two meals. You can make your own bowl or go with one of their suggestions - there were so many options! Overall it's a good option for a quick lunch in the area or a cheap dinner before catching a game, so we'll probably be back! read more

The food smelled and tasted fresh and delicious. They were very polite. I enjoyed the uniqueness of the restaurant and the atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back. Love cultural foods! read more

My husband and I visited RASA on a Friday night for a casual dinner. The locations is great near the Navy Yard-Ball Park Metro. We arrived a bit after 7:30pm and had no problem walking right up to order and easily found seats too. While the concept is like Chipotle, Cava, Roti, etc. the quality is far superior than the typical fast casual restaurant. The decor is fun, bright, and colorful! It seems very family-oriented and this was definitely noticeable in the young families here on Friday night. I loved the hanging basket chairs which are perfect for relaxing and talking after a delicious meal! Staff was super friendly and patient from greeting, to making our bowls, to ringing us out, to bringing out our naan. You can BYO or go with a handcrafted bowl of their design. Both my husband and I chose to BYO. I LOVE that all the "top it off" items are free! I chose the sexygreens (assorted greenery), chicken tikka, tamarind chili sauce, charred eggplant, kachumber salad, mango salsa, masala beets, and coriander chili chutney. I loved the chicken tikka-very tender and flavorful. The tamarind chili sauce packed a nice punch as did the coriander chili chutney. All this for $9! My husband had basmati rice and spiced beef as his base and main and loved his bowl too! We also ordered one order of garlic naan, which was hot, fluffy, and garlicky! Portion on all ingredients were generous and I left super stuffed after dinner. Everything was fresh and high quality. I will absolutely return to RASA, and I'd advocate for them to look expand as this restaurant would do well just about anywhere in the DMV! read more

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I am updating my rating to 5 stars, as my only complaint (that they're stingy with micro greens) no longer applies as you can see from the generous portion piled atop my bowl. read more

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THE BIG: The chipotle of indian food. Located in Navy Yard right off the metro, essentially no parking...unless you want to park inside Nat's Park. Gorgeous interior that features these 3 float chairs at the beginning. Lunch rush is real, so be cognizant on when you come eat. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I feel kinda coool walking into this place because you have to open this gigantic blue door. Once you go inside, the door closes eerily slow, kinda like how ali baba walked into the cave of wonders. There are a few pre-crafted bowls you can choose from ranging from $9-$11. I ultimately chose the create your own option, which you get to select a one base, one protein, one veggie, and unlimited sides, sauce and toppings. I got the noodles with chicken, brussel sprouts and ALL the toppings with coconut ginger sauce. Super delicious! They also have local craft kombucha, soda, and drinks! THE FINAL BAMBOO: Ultimately $9.64 for a create your own bowl that filled me up. Highly recommend and I'll definitely be back. read more

RASA - Make your bowl - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was a long time coming. Fast casual and extremely elegant. Food is a ritual than a chore. Indian cooking is complicated so kudos to this restaurant for finding out how to make it simple for customers and give them an abundant choice. We are all now used to the customization of out food both for variety and palate and Rasa caters to that trend. I choose supergrains (very difficult to make at home) with Shrimp (seems very popular) with tomato garlic sauce (the tamarind chili may be a bit more spicier) i chose only a few toppings (toppings are unlimited) I felt like I was in a Indian festival banquet with hundreds of chefs working for me! Next time I'm here I will probably check out the Rasa recommended "Tikka Chance On Me" or "Aloo Need Is Love" (Aloo= potato in Hindi) . If you are included to try something that is not available probably in any Indian restaurant in the US go for the "Oh My Goodness" - it's gotJackfruit - a memory from my childhood and is difficult to cook but a delicacy. I don't come often to Navy Yard or to Nationals Games but $9 for a bowl is definitely a bargain anywhere in Washington DC. I parked on the street for $2 an hour 2 hour limit but saw plenty of other parking. Of course the metro is a block away. I did the thing that most people from the Southern State of Telangana do (maybe all over India) crave for after a meal. A cup of Indian tea. I got that dream to come true as well. Clearly I was very excited to write this review. The Washington Post review of this restaurant made me drive 27 minutes (17 miles) on a Saturday to Rasa. It was worth it. Now like my neighborhood Cava gave rise to an entire chain of Cava restaurants. I'm waiting for Rasa to come to Tyson's or Rockville. read more

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Fresh and Good tasting indian food, Like meze, cava or chipotle, with indian taste. Good pricing and options. read more

Rasa is the Chipotle of Indian food without any scandal or e coli. No, they are the Chipotle only in concept (fast casual) and more the Maketto (on H Street NE) in every other way. Rasa is the newest fast casual restaurant to take over Navy Yard and soon DC (I have no doubt). Here's what's to love: 1) The atmosphere- The bright colored art, rainbow thread, pink boxes, and hanging basket chairs makes you forget you're in a fast casual restaurant. Instead, it allows you to escape into an exotic art gallery full of color. 2) The staff- They are friendly, especially those tied to the business. You can tell they have a lot of pride for their restaurant and work to make sure you have a positive experience. 3) The food- It really is better than fast casual. They ethically source their ingredients and serve up some of the best chicken tikka masala in the city. I recommend building your own bowl and making sure you get the lentil crisps at the end. All the small toppings are free! Also, they have plenty of vegetarian options. 4) The drinks- They serve four home made juices and the limeade is addicting (thank goodness for free refills!). They also serve a masala gin and tonic that is unique and full of flavor. 5) The price- My wife and I ordered bowls, naan (which is warm and puffy), a juice and a gin and tonic. It only came to $35 or so! Rasa is a much needed addition to the DC dining scene and let's hope they find similar success to other DC brands like Cava, Sweetgreen, and &pizza. The world must know Rasa! read more

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The food is ok. do be be aware, if you request build your own bowl option and the protein is paneer, they will switch your order over to a more expensive item called Tandori Paneer and than gaslight you it's the same price as the bowl. read more

The creation of second-generation restaurateurs Rahul Vinod and Sahil Rahman, Rasa Grill (formed by an amalgamation of the first syllable of their first names) offers an Indian twist on the fast-fresh-casual dining concept pioneered by Chipotle, Cava, and Roti. Customers are invited to start with a base of basmati rice, cellophane noodles, or greens; select a protein (chicken tikka, lamb meatballs, turmeric ginger shrimp, or sweet potato tikka); add vegetables and salsas; and top it off with nuts, grains, and chutneys. They offer a half-dozen standard pre-selected combinations, or you can build our own personalized bowl comprised of a base, a sauce, three veggies, and unlimited toppings. Fresh store-baked naan or samosas adds a couple of bucks to the tab, and they offer a selection of waters, teas, and juices, along with beer and wine for the off-work set. And if you need a more extensive passage to India, Wild Kombacha, Chai Tea, Mango Lassi, and a Masala Gin & Tonic round out the beverage menu. Starting hours are from 11 am to 10 pm, although they may stay open later if there's something happening at the nearby ballpark. Interior design is clean and contemporary, and a huge blue wooden door imported from India makes them stand out from among their contemporaries. Staff is friendly and helpful, and will recommend different spices and toppings based on your comfort level (recommendation: start mild and work your way up!). read more

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Had a very weird experience here. Couldn't remember where to order, so I asked an employee. They directed me where to go. I ordered. Another employee started making me a Caul Me Maybe bowl. (Which is a decent pre-selected bowl at a fair price. Hence two stars. Would've recommend that bowl for your weeknight takeout rotation...) Anyway. I went over to the cash register, trusting the other employee to make my bowl while I paid. But the person working the cash register kept telling me I to go stand near the employee making my food. There was no one else in line, mind you. So I kept kinda venturing to the cash register to hint that I'd like to pay and get home sooner on this chilly evening. But they kept telling me where to stand. Like a lot. Very creeped out, I left because this employee kept treating me like an idiot. Which - the jury is still out on that one - but they don't know that! Kind of a bummer - ended up with no food. I've tried ordering online before, but found I ended up waiting longer than in-person. Really no winning with this place. And the food is decent for what it is! read more

RASA's cranberry chutney - If only I could put in a to-go jar. This place is the Indian version of Cava Mezze (which I'm a big fan of), so I thoroughly enjoyed RASA's fast-casual Indian concept. You get a spin on traditional Indian dishes, like chicken tikka, lemon turmeric rice, spinach, currie, chutneys and more. And just like Cava Mezze, all the topping and options are healthy, flavorful and filling! If only the naan wasn't an additional cost... would've loved to dip it in the dish. Another great item - mango lassi for a drink or dessert. Its fruity and creamy yogurt taste was a great way to end the meal. A good spot for a quick work lunch or a lighter dinner meal. read more

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This place is absolutely amazing. It's a fast casual chipotle styled Indian restaurant that's good for any type of eater. They got so many vegetarian options (yum jackfruit, green beans, and eggplant) as well as a wide variety of meat options (lamb, spiced beef and shrimp). The only other fast casual Indian place I've had, to compare it to, is Spice 6 in Hyattsville. But this place is not full of Americanized Indian food...No butter chicken here. The deco is super welcoming and pretty. Oh and they have mango lassi read more

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RASA on First Street in DC is a great place to go for delicious and flavorful Indian food that is fresh and well prepared. I really like their menu and options here and have been happy with all of the orders that I have made from here read more

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This was a $10 spiked mango lassi. After 4 sips, it was empty. Full of ice instead. And conviniently couldn't see it before siping to take it back. Also the food wasn't good either. For those who need to rush, sure. But if you're looking for taste, go to a proper Indian restaurant. Service sucks a$$ too read more

RASA - Mango lassi - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was in DC for a few days for work and tried Rasa for the first time after seeing the great reviews. Consider me a huge fan! Like many others have said, this is fast casual Indian. Think an Indian Chipotle or Cava. Loads of different options, freebie toppings, and healthy choices. I built my own bowl with supergrains and sexygreens, chicken tikka, and too many toppings to remember. Everything was super flavorful and portion size was great. Bonus points for cool interior decor and free wifi. Great spot for a quick, healthy, tasty lunch. If only we had you on the west coast... read more

Great food and easy online ordering! Staff is also very friendly and food was made quickly. read more

RASA - Greens Grains Bowl - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

RASA consistently delivers on quantity and quality. At this point I've probably tried most of their menu and there's not a single thing I don't like, which says a lot. Despite the chicken not being marinated in spice, it's super flavorful with the pairing of sauces. You can't go wrong with any of the options, and it's halal too. read more

RASA is amazing! Think fast-casual Indian but with soooo many tasty options, and hilarious punny dish names on the menu to booth (I see you, Tikka Chance on Me!) I got the Open Sesame with a few additions and substitutions, and it all made for a very tasty concoction. I love that you can get fresh young coconuts here (they open them for you right there at the counter.) I think next time I will need to try the Home Cooking or at least something with the turmeric ginger shrimp though, because that's what my friends ordered and it looked bomb-diggity. Even better than the very tasty food you'll get at RASA, and the gorgeous space they have decorated and brought to DC, is the story behind the business. These guys have a true local and philanthropic story behind their business, with constant giving back to DC Central Kitchen and an origin story that stems from two best friends growing up in the restaurant business and wanting to forge a path of their own. Love supporting a great local business, with great roots and great food to boot! Praying they expand their enterprise to Northern VA one day!! read more

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It's definitely the chipotle concept but with tasty Indian food. I wasn't too wild about the naan bread but my main dish was fantastic. I ordered the tikka chance on me with grilled Chicken in a garlic tomato sauce. The only thing I added were beets and micro greens. The cilantro mint sauce and yogurt drizzle all work great together. Also the sautéed spinach that comes with this dish almost tastes like Saag paneer. If this fast casual concept came to San Diego it would be a huge hit. All the food items seem really high quality and everything is extremely well seasoned and flavorful. read more

Tikka Chance On Me was good. Not sure why so many people are crazy about this place though. There wasn't anything special to rave about, IMO. There was a lot of sauce in the bowl, so I do wonder if the restaurant could've added a bit less sauce. However, I liked that there were lots of different ingredients in the bowl, and the portions were very filling. Mini samosas were okay. I love samosas, but because we did takeout, these samosas were sitting around for a while, so they got kinda cold and soggy :( Ah the con of doing takeout instead of dining in! Masala chai chocolate chip cookie was delicious though. read more

Spice masters! This is my second visit at RASA and learned to order from the "We Got You" preselected bowls instead of making my own. The flavors were perfection! It was much better than when I selected which dressings, sauces, chutneys, toppings, etc. to be in my DIY bowl. I ordered the Home Cooking bowl comprised of juicy turmeric ginger shrimp, sweet and spicy tamarind chili sauce, soft Indian rice noodles, crunchy green beans, sweet mango salsa, creamy mango coconut yogurt, and tamarind ginger chutney. Wow! Indian food that is light and refreshing, but full of bold flavors!! I ate the whole bowl and it did not leave me feeling heavy the rest of the day. Also tried the ginger and turmeric juice but it tasted like average orange fruit juice. The masala chai cookies were nicely spiced chocolate chip cookies that were soft, not too sweet and delicious! read more

RASA - Home Cooking bowl - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

LOVE THIS PLACE! Tons of options and very vegan friendly. My friend and I stopped by before our Nats game and the food was delicious! I got a build your own bowl with: sexy greens, tofu + cauliflower, sautéed spinach, lots of toppings, and tamarind chutney. Lots of food and great value read more

RASA - Build your own with sexy greens, tofu + cauliflower, sautéed spinach, tamarind chutney, and all the toppings! - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Roti was tasty! I liked the fast casual Indian food concept. They have only been open for a week and they seem to have worked out the kinks (as far as i can tell!). Quick and friendly lunchtime service, especially with so many employees on the line (probably for training). I had the Open Sesame and added spinach to my bowl. It was good but I think I expected more "peanut" taste in the peanut sauce. I have to admit, this concept (and the food) is highly similar to its next door neighbor, Roti, which I love!! Hope they can both successfully coexist in this location. Also (non-food related) the decor is very well done. From the blue door to the design at the entry way (I assume it has significance) to the hanging "egg" chairs, it all looks really good!! read more

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I had only tried Indian 'fast casual' at location before - Merzi - and I was thoroughly disappointed that time. However over a year had passed since that so I decided to give the concept another shot. Living and working in NW DC (and not being a huge baseball fan), I rarely head to Navy Yard. Nonetheless, after hearing numerous rave reviews, I decided to head over on a weekday for lunch to see what they had to offer. RASA definitely plays the part of a yuppie Indian restaurant (for better and worse). The signage and storefront look very colorful, including the massive turqouise-ish door. The interior is modern-looking with lots of art fixtures and quirky decor. It wasn't too crowded when we went. The food itself is interesting. It definitely tastes more like Indian fusion than pure Indian food - which I was expecting. It follows a Chipotle-esque build your own bowl format (with preset recipe choices included for your convenience). They have a lot of traditional ingredients/options to throw into your bowl such as chickpeas or and various chutneys. Now while they taste good, they don't necessarily taste as Indian. The chickpeas for example I would expect to be a little more intensely flavored, but perhaps they recognize that if everything were bursting with flavor the dish would be overpowering. I got a mix of chicken with a bunch of various toppings, treating it more like a chipotle experience than an indian one - just adding whatever sounded good by itself in my head. This consequentially resulted in my meal being more a chipotle experience than an Indian one as well. The meal tasted good and was a lot of food for lunch - I probably could have made a second meal out of it. However, I did not really feel like the meal tasted Indian to me. In contrast - a place like Cava does a good job of simplifying the mediterranean cuisine without ridding it of its identity. I think if RASA were able to focus a little more on bringing the desi aspect to the dishes, I would enjoy it far more. It is completely possible however that if I had gotten one of their preset menu options I would have felt that south asian element a bit more. All in all, I definitely will return to give the restaurant another try as the quality of the food is good at the core. read more

RASA - Chicken bowl - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I hope the food is good because my pick up experience was terrible. There was a younger girl working with an older woman and a guy on 4/14/23 at approximately 2:40pm. I went to pick up my food, and she asked my name. I told her and she didn't hear me. I repeated myself and showed her my screen. Turns out my food was sitting in front of me the whole time. But instead of checking and trying again she goes and talks shit about me to her coworkers like I couldn't understand her. And then refuses to come try again, waiting for one of the others to help me. Seriously flippant, terrible service. read more

I was not a huge fan. To me this is toned down and washed out Indian food for the American consumer not at all authentic. The chicken was bland. The sauces were not too flavorful and they don't even give a side of naan like most places. However, the ambiance was great and they have a very pretty outdoor dining area in the heart of dc. read more

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Mixed reviews for this place. I went for the first time with a couple of friends for a meal before the Washington Spirit game. The food was fine, tasty even, but somewhat expensive for what it is. The service was painfully slow; it took nearly a half hour to get through a line with maybe twenty people ahead of me. Considering that the Nationals were p-laying as well as the Spirit, you would think they would have had more staff on hand. It would have been nice to sit outside, but unfortunately the gutter drains into a bucket along the wall beside the outdoor chairs and tables, and it was swarming with mosquitoes. A mosquito dunk is called for! read more

Food is delicious. Staff not so friendly. After we paid (40$) we noticed there was no naan incl., we were charged the $2 for the naan again..... Paper straws are soaked within 2 min and not working anymore. Funny to change to paper straws but keep plastic cups and plastic ware! read more

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I didn't even realize I was missing a fast-casual option in my life until I found Rasa - so good! I love Indian food so was already pretty excited. The location is great - close to the metro/Nats stadium and I even found a parking spot right in the front. I was a bit overwhelmed with the menu, so the staff suggested a build-your-own bowl. I got chicken tikka with supergrains, spinach and delicious lemon turmeric rice. All the veggies looked incredible, so I added those. They have this super hot sauce that you can get on the side that is perfection. Overall, this was one of the best fast-casual meals I've ever had. And very filling! read more

RASA - chicken tikka bowl - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is easily the most flavorful fast casual option in D.C. I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but this place certainly surprised me. They serve generous portions for a reasonable price and their pre-selection of food on the menu are great. I ordered the "Tiki Change on me" with mix greens instead of the rice and OMG, it was amazing. I was full before I finished half of the bowl. There is just so many options and sauces to pick from. You can even make your own bowl if you'd like. Apparently they grind their spices from a grinder which was bought in India by the owner -- throwing in a little more authenticity your way. My most favorite part of this place - is that they had different types of spiced lemonade -- I had of a turmeric ginger lemonade. And it was so GOOD! Their customer service was excellent - very helpful in recommending options first timers. It was a service with a smile and was very respectful. The location is nice and conveniently located very close to the Navy Yard Metro station and the Nat's station and not too far of a walk from the Water Front Station if you want to take a 15 minute hike. As a first timer to this place, I'd go back to this place and will potentially become a regular. I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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If you're looking to indulge in something that's quick, affordable, and unbelievably tasty, RASA is an absolute must-try. Think of them as an Indian Cava...except better. So, here's how it works: you go through a line and pick a base, protein, sauce, veggie and top it with whatever you please. We've tried their basmati rice and their lemon turmeric rice and both were sublime - for those of you interested, other options include spinach, romaine lettuce, sexygreens, supergrains, and south indian rice noodles. I've tried their lamb kebab and their sweet potato tikki and they were straight up insane. If you like lamb, their kebab is an absolute must-try! It's super flavorful, and the meat melts in your mouth. They also have chicken tikka, spiced beef, turmeric ginger shrimp, green jackfruit and tofu & cauliflower - yay for delish vegetarian options! Anddd last but not least, their toppings. They have SO many delish options available, it's not even funny. Some of my favorites include: cucumber cubes, masala beets, mango salsa, pickled onions, microgreens, anddd pretty much all of their chutneys, ha. And they have even more available!!!! On top of bamf bowls, they also offer cocktails - ermergerd their masala gin + tonic and spiked lassi sound amazing - beer, sides, sweets and nom non-alcoholic dranks. Do yourself a solid and get a side of garlic naan ($2.05), some samosas and 2 mango lassis...one for pre-lunch and one for lunch. Just kidding...kind of... seriously get two. read more

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Food: Authentic flavors Service: helpful with a smile Atmosphere: fun, artistic and inspiring Price: $ (think chipotle/cava) When you walk into the gigantic blue doors you're hit with a pleasant wave of colors and smells. The fast casual dining experience doesn't skip the pleasantries. Everything we got was delicious - from the incredible well seasoned lamb to the straight from India Taj Mahal beer. The chutneies and sauces seem to work in harmony with every dish. read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

RASA is our go-to for a flavorful, super tasty quick meal. Whether it's for takeout or delivery it always hits. I can't pick a favorite as we love them all, but will note that there's lots of veg options AND you shouldn't sleep on the chai spiced cookies. Those are a treat that we usually fight over at home. Plus, RASA has really shown up during this pandemic to support the local community, from healthcare workers to the food insecure. Absolutely love this spot. read more

I love RASA! It's a build-your-own fast food restaurant (similar to Chipotle and CAVA) but Indian and you can pick your protein, sauce, veggie, etc. I had no idea what I was doing when I was ordering but I knew it was going to be good no matter what. I ordered half sexy greens and basmati rice with tikki chicken, tomato garlic sauce (like butter chicken sauce), grilled eggplant (it's kind of tangy), mint cilantro chutney dressing, corn, sunflower seeds and a side of sautéed spinach. It was sooo delicious (imo). I also got mini samosas, mango lassi and an extra spicy sauce - the spicy sauce is very hot! RASA has a great selection to build your perfect bowl. Highly recommend. read more

I was a little confused by the concept of this restaurant- it seemed like Chipotle style Indian food. However, I was pleasantly surprised that all the items I got on the menu were pretty delicious and included a wide range of proteins, grains, and veggies. The sweet potato option for the protein was delicious and I was impressed with how the chefs blended traditional Indian condiments with more Westernized concepts. I didn't think some of the options blended together taste wise as much as they intended it to, however, which is the reason why I'm giving it 4 stars. The ambience is lovely though and perfect for casual eating. There are some very relaxing hanging seating options and the walls are very colorful and hint at the colors seen in the streets of India. Even the artwork on the walls is reflective of American Indian experiences, which was refreshing to see. It also was not very crowded on a Saturday night and the staff was very helpful when explaining what the food options were. Overall a cool vibe and a great experience for a quick Saturday night dinner! read more

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$12 will get you a HUGE bowl of food, first time I've felt satisfied by a $12 dinner in DC. I was feeling like treating myself so I also grabbed a mango lassi. Rasa is customizable counter style but they also have pre-grouped selections like Tikka Chance on Me, which I ordered, but added extra free veggie toppings (though other toppings maybe extra charge). Each ingredient was colorful and flavorful, the creamed spinach was SO good, the rice was fragrant and had perfect texture, if I worked near navy yard I would be here ALL the time. read more

RASA - Tikka chance on me and mango lassi - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nasty. Period. Samosas were stale. Lamb was extremely salty. Never coming back here. Definitely not authentic Indian food

Nothing special. I order at night and the rice was watery. The food tastes like something I could by frozen and microwave

One of the main reasons I'd come back again is its interior design. It looks like a wonderland of a child, who grew up to become a progressive person with the passion for sharing his home cooking and culture to the greater audience. Oh wait, that's the story behind RASA that I was lucky enough to hear! Besides the ambiance, the food is also phenomenal and very convenient to get. It is pretty much chipotle, but with Indian food and with much more variety of spice, vegetables, and meat options. I take that back, it is MUCH better than Chiptole! The mango lassi is great, I like it that it's not too sweet! People working here all seem happy and passionate! read more

RASA - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia