Delicious casual Indian fusion bowl concept with healthier options than Spice 6 and Bindaas Bowls in Chinatown with supergrains, quinoa, and a galore of veggies! The food isn't greasy and has a mild spicy kick! I really like the updated menu with Classic Indian Plates and Burritos. The Saag Paneer is delicious with large chunks of paneer. It has a mild spicy kick and the quinoa was perfectx to pair it with. It's really easy to go overboard with the galore of toppings with the DIY bowl option (made that rookie mistake a couple of times!). The menu and classic bowls are a great place to start! The sauces are very flavorful and the Tikka Tomato and Garlic sauce has a spicy kick! The Caul Me Maybe with Tofu and Cauliflower and peanut sauce and Eat Your Veggies bowl with a heap of veggies and Coconut and Ginger sauce are my favorites! The lemon turmeric rice and supergrains are my jam as a base (leafy greens can't absorb the curry and don't pair well) with Peanut or the Coconut and Ginger Sauce. The fresh tender Tofu and Cauliflower and onions are my protein pick, the Sweet Potato meatball Tikki are a bit mushy. My favorite veggies are sauteed spinach, great way to get in my greens (the salads don't pair well with the curries)! The baingan bharta eggplant is quite flavorful (the channa masala isn't bad, but not my top pick). The beets, cucumbers, carrots, and corn salsa topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds are my favorite toppings. The lentil chips and chickpea noodles "sev" are also fun toppings! The service has notably gone down at this location as well as the Crystal City location, but the menu has expanded with more food options. Rasa has delicious, healthy Indian food, and part of my lunch rotation! read more

RASA - Saag Paneer, delicious - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The RASA in my neighborhood closed, but I found occasion to try this one which is in a newer development somewhere between the convention center and NoMa. The build a bowl concept is not hip anymore. The basics are there to make it work with Indian food, but the execution wasn't. I had an option for a greens or grains bowl but their salad looked weak so I went with quinoa, which is not exactly Indian but is good. I ended up with paneer; their veggie option was potato and cauliflower which is neither good nor high in protein. The paneer was a respectable portion, but the overall bowl was a bit weak, when you consider that you only get to add one vegetable (out of two choices), and a few smaller fixins at the end. I appreciated that they offer a chai with oat milk, which was pretty good. The food just didn't get to what I wanted in terms of variety of options. A fast casual Indian place should have three different dals, various breads and street foods, and a whole lot more than two vegetables. read more

RASA - Masala Chai - Oat Milk - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Yum! We were looking for a fast casual yet still interesting dinner after a long day exploring the city. Rasa's veggie filled menu with Indian flavors was perfect for us. The build your own bowls were packed with flavors like saag, tikka, chickpeas and more. In my usual style, I opted for just about every veggie topping they offered (loved the crispy lentils!). The space is bright and well decorated. My only complaint was that the space needed cleaned (tables, drink area, etc) and there was a staff member eating chips behind the counter with his fingers that threw me off a bit. Easy fixes. So, so good overall- loved building my own bowl and the kids loved it all as well. We also purchased the Indian yogurt side and a mango lassi for the road! read more

First time at Rasa. Great options for vegetarians, Indian cuisine inspired bowls, and chicken too. Friendly service, choices to pick for protein, sauces and veggies, and base. The theme was nice and economical, portions are good, perfect for a quick grab n go, or even sit down. However the flavors did not hit the mark for me, it was just alright. Will surely try other flavors from the menu again. read more

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I love a quick serve, healthy option that isn't salads. Super tasty and great options for anyone with dietary restrictions (esp vegetarians & vegans). I almost never buy a drink to go with a meal, but I really recommend the turmeric lemonade! Also, their service is quick which I appreciate. read more

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

Ordered take out via uber eats. I was looking for something balanced and they had a buy one get one free special which was a win for me. I got the spicy chicken chili bowl and then Tandoori paneer bowl Tandoori paneer- 4/5 it was my first time trying this protein substitute & it was surprisingly delicious. Reminded me of tofu but I like the texture (and flavor) better. Overall the flavors came together well and the mint chutney was probably my favorite bite. Spicy chicken bowl 5/5 my favorite of the 2 bowls. For no particular reason other than preference. I loved the spice and the Citrus/ acid (added pickled onion). Naan- 5/5 good quality naan Chai cookies 5/5 it's like gingerbread and chocolate chips had a baby. So Delicous, my only complaint is they were SMALL! read more

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Rasa is great. I've visited a few times over the years and it's an excellent fast casual restaurant in DC. My favorite bowl is the Lamb Kebab with the Chicken Tikka coming in a close second. Recently, I tried the Spicy Chili Chicken bowl, which was fine but not one I would get again. They also have build-your-own bowls and semi-recently expanded to offer Indian "plates" like classic Chicken Tikka Masala and Indian "burritos" although I haven't tried either. They have a solid, under the radar happy hour with $4 beer and $5 cocktails and wine. On my recent visit, they didn't have all the drink options available (e.g. only 2 beers out of advertised 4) but their core product is still 5 stars. Staff are always friendly and quick to make my bowl. I like the fun, colorful decor. read more

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

Rasa is a solid fast casual spot, and I like to stop by for the occasional bowl. I think the comparisons to Chipotle are accurate. I've really liked their veggie options (sweet potato and cauliflower especially), but the chutneys are definitely the best part. The sides/desserts haven't been as good (lukewarm/very dry samosas, gritty soft serve), but it's nice to have a decent build-a-bowl option when you want a quick, filling meal, and they have semi-regular deals and coupons to make the prices more reasonable. I've always had really nice service by staff at the K Street location, although the one in Navy Yard has been a little more mixed for me. read more

RASA - Chai soft serve and mini samosas - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I really like this Chipotle version of Indian dishes. The food is flavorful, and seasoning is good. If you want something that's actually spicy, they have some good options here. It's a good switch if you get tired of Cava or sweet green. They also give 2x cookies too instead of just one. read more

Hip place, hip music with a college town vibe. Excellent lunch spot. It's Chipotle--but with Indian Food so even tastier. Very cool concept. Cheap, fast casual. I had the Paneer Wrap and mini samosas with mint and tamarind sauce. Delicious. read more

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Tasty and flavorful build your own Indian bowls. I recommend asking for some of the sauces on the side, because I felt like there were too many flavors mixed together in my bowl. Everything was tasty though. I would definitely come back. Sign up for the app for $5 off! read more

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

I have been seriously missing good Indian food and I'm super hype to have Rasa as a fast casual option! You can make your own bowl or burrito or order off the menu just like Chipotle. The employee asked me if it was my first time and gave me a helpful rundown of the menu! I got a bowl with paneer and the tomato garlic sauce plus other toppings. It was so delicious! Loved the sauce, chickpea topping, and all the veggie options. I also ordered the garlic naan which I'll probably skip next time tbh. It was hot and garlicky but the texture wasn't quite right, a little too spongy. My only complaint was the price was higher than I anticipated. Paneer is a $2 upcharge so my bowl ended up being $17 which is a little crazy for me. They do have rewards which I'll be taking advantage of in the future! read more

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

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Excellent! When I walked in the guy behind the counter greeted me and asked if I'd been before. He told me it was like an Indian Chipotle lol. Such a great description. The ingredients are fresh and very flavorful. Plenty of seating inside and outside. The lemonade is great also. read more

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Yum! This place was so delicious and a great deal. I was so hungry when I ordered my dinner and still couldn't finish the whole bowl. I love how customizable it is and I did create my own bowl. Lots of veggie and sauce options and everything tasted fresh. I got the mini samosas too, which I could probably skip next time, but the sauces that came with it were delicious! All the sauces were so good, tons of flavor, not too salty. The side of hot sauce was actually so spicy! A rarity where I live so it was extra appreciated. Liked the option to order online as I really hate standing and watching my food being made. It was ready right when I got there a few minutes later. Service was friendly and easy. Wish there was something like this near me! read more

Went in not expecting much, left feeling full and happy. Food quality was great and service was quick. Fun place. read more

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

I recently visited DC for work- my first time in DC. RASA happened to be my first meal in DC and also what I ate before I left DC. RASA welcomes you with vibrant colors, kind and helpful staff and a very concise menu that is easy to work through. The Chipotle style concept is great. They manage to cover a bit of all parts of the Indian cuisine in every layer of the meal you build. Seeing the Tamil style Rice Sevai on the menu was a delight! I got their Butter Chicken Burrito first along with their Mango Lassi and Chai Chocolate Chip Cookies. My second order was Tandoori Paneer Bowl and a Kokum Punch. 1. Butter Chicken Burrito- 4/5 I mostly went with the suggested options for the burrito. The Tomato garlic sauce was minimal in flavor and did not have much heat to it. The Kachumber was amazing! The roti was a tad too chewy but went well together with everything. The burrito was not too warm but after a little action from the microwave, it was perfect. 2. Tandoori Paneer Bowl- 5/5 The bowls are a sizable portion of food so make sure you are real hungry while ordering it. It is very filling as well. The Paneer was perfect. The mango salsa and masala beets were amazing. I loved the rice noodles as a base. It was truly a glimpse of homemade food from back home! 3. Mango Lassi- 5/5 Perfectly made lassi. You can taste the mango along with the yoghurt well. There is no overplay of anything. Every element was at the right level. 4. Kokum Punch- 5/5 A very refreshing and hydrating drink. It was a perfect drink to sip on as I bid goodbye to DC. 5. Chai Chocolate Chip Cookies- 4/5 A neat dessert idea. The cookies were nice. The chai flavor was unique combined with chocolate chips. read more

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I usually order the tikka chance with me bowl, which I recommend, but this time I tried to mix things up by ordering the butter chicken burrito. My picture doesn't do it justice but this wrap is both filling and packs the flavor of butter chicken in a naan burrito. It also comes with a side of extra curry, guaranteeing that you have more than enough sauce. Rasa is always a great meal for me and I look forward to trying new items like the mango lassi soft serve. read more

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

Won a gift card on instagram and decided to grab dinner tonight at Rasa. I was in the area after a volunteer event. I chose to customize a bowl and did a mixture of veggies and tikka chicken (extra chicken). They loaded my bowl to the rim so I was quite happy with how generous their portion was. I placed the order via app and my food came out within minutes. The staff did not greet me however they did thank me for coming in. The restaurant was empty, but I did see the staff working on a few to-go orders. There's some limited seating but it's a casual environment. read more

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

The delivery arrived late, the food was cold, and overall the experience was just average.

I ordered it for delivery so I'm not sure if that's what impacted it but The meat was really good but their garlic naan tastes like they just poured jar garlic on the center of a piece of bread. Their basmati rice didn't taste like anything, just tasted wet and soggy:( read more

I ordered a greens and grains bowl for dinner on a cold Friday night I didn't feel like cooking. It was OK. I am a serial Mediterranean bowl eater the flavors in the bowl I ordered was OK. Maybe I didn't put the right items together. read more

RASA - Greens and grains bowl with chicken and a whole bunch of other stuff - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was in the area after taking a flower workshop, so I grabbed some dinner on the way home. Although I've had Rosa's food before, this is my first time visiting a location. Previously, the food I had was at catered events and it was good, which is why I wanted to try in person. There were so many options, so I just took the server's recommendation of the home cooking bowl. It has turmeric ginger shrimp, tamarind chili sauce, rice noodles, green beans, mango salsa, tamarind ginger chutney, and mango coconut yogurt. It was just what I needed, a little spice, a little sweet, a little crunch, a little fresh, and a whole lot of yummy goodness. read more

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I really enjoyed the food, especially how flavorful and well-presented everything was. The staff was super polite and made sure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere had a nice vibe, not too loud and very comfortable. read more

Honestly, I really liked this place. The food was super flavorful and just felt fresh, the service was friendly in a natural way, and the vibe made it easy to relax and enjoy everything. read more

Had a really nice time here. The food was fresh and flavorful, the service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. read more

My husband and I had RASA for dinner the first night of a recent trip to DC. We drove in and checked into our hotel downtown. Fortunately, there was RASA. The Aloo Need is Love and Tikka Chance on Me were so tasty, with fresh ingredients and flavor. I looked to see where the nearest RASA was from where we live, and unfortunately for us, only people in DC, Maryland, and Virginia get to enjoy this gem of a fast-casual Indian eatery. In the future, we will definitely hit up RASA when we're in the area. Recommended! read more

RASA - Aloo Need is Love. Takeout. - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Does not accept cash. In what world can a restaurant not accept cash. In this world I guess.

I really liked the paneer tikka bowl. They give tons of rice so you will definitely have extra. One bowl Is basically two meals. The service Is very friendly. read more

The food is yummy. Vegetarians and meat eaters can find something delicious to eat. I like the bowls. The oversized pink doors were brought from India and installed in each store. read more

I wanted something quick, gilling, & vegetarian. Stopped by for dinner & there was no wait. The interior is bright & sunny with Indian accents and colorful seating making for a fun aesthetic. Indoor & outdoor dining available. I decided to get the tandoori paneer bowl ($13) as I thought it'll be filling & has protein. Nice presentation, but flavor just didn't do it for me. Too spicy & felt like a hodgepodge of Indian items thrown in a bowl. Rice, chutneys, long rectangular blocks of paneer, and add some yellow sev as garnish. It was like a paneer samosa chaat sev puri all mixed into one. I tasted something like lentils inside? Menu describes chickpea noodles in it. Not sure I tasted that. Overall not something I'd order again. Thought about a coconut water because the coconuts look cute but not for $8! They sell mango lassi & soft drinks too. The server was friendly & smiled. Quick service, but not impressed by the food taste. read more

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Great service. Delicious food. Great outdoor seating. Trying to convince my husband to go back one more time before we leave DC read more

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The food was solid but my lamb meatballs felt a little overcooked. However, the service was not the best. The girl working the counter on Aug 7, 2024 around 7 to 7:23 pm had a very rude attitude and couldn't be bothered to care about the customer at all. Felt like she was having a bad day and taking it out on us. I'm sure other locations are good but this was my first time at Rasa and that interaction left a bad taste in my mouth. The inside is decorated very nicely and clean enough. read more

RASA - Salad bowl with lamb meatballs - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Chipotle but Indian food is the best way to describe RASA.. but better. So much better... @rasa is the fast-casual dining from childhood friends Rahul Vinod and Sahil Rahman whose fathers were also friends back in their native country of India. Their fathers came to this country, opened a restaurant, and Rahul and Sahil grew up and took jobs in corporate America. Then the business idea from high school was to make Indian fun and accessible.... then the vision came back to them, and they decided to bring it to life. RASA allows you to customize your bowl or pick already predetermined bowls. I chose the Aloo Need is Love, which is vegan. Aloo is Hindi for potato. Here is what was in the bowl: sweet potato tikki coconut ginger sauce lemon turmeric rice charred eggplant pickled radish tamarind ginger chutney masala beets cucumber cubes lentils It was the first time I had beets that I actually liked (don't tell my mom). The food is rich and filling and enough for two meals. The crunchy lentils caught me by surprise! It allows for a good balance for the other wet components. I wish I had more of the coconut ginger sauce. Of course, I wouldn't have Indian food with soft fluffy garlic naan made in a dome oven. I washed it down with a freshly opened and chilled young coconut. It reminds me of two experiences: One, being on vacation and Two, drinking and consuming coconut with my paternal grandmother (who left the Earth over 20 years ago) It left me a self of comfort and joy. read more

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Loved this Chipotle style Indian concept ! Built my own bowl with rice n quinoa, paneer, bunch of add ons and papad. Also tried their soft serve - Masala chai flavor - innovative. They have cocktails, spicy cookies, and samosa chaat as well. Definitely good stop for quick and lovely Indian bite. Service could be a bit better. read more

RASA - Masala Chai Soft Serve - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the area. I am so glad we have something similar to cava and chipotle for something that's quick yet no compromise in taste quality. Usually when you go to an Indian restaurant, it's either sit down or buffet. But Rasa breaks the barrier of a traditional India restaurant setting. You can hop in between your meetings for a quick break and get a nice lunch within minutes. Absolutely a game changer for us Indians. My go to here is the lamb with coconut ginger curry on top of South Indian rice noodles. South Indian rice noodles is very rare to find in this area. It's very light on your tummy and you don't feel extremely full that you would have to consider taking a nap after the lunch. I say this because Indian lunch can be extravagant with so many dishes on one plate. At rasa you can pick and choose what you want. Highly recommend it. Definitely try their samosa and wide selection of sauces as well. read more

RASA - Shrimp with South Indian rice noodles - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I had a chance to stop by the Mount Vernon location for the first time ever! (I'm loyal to the Navy Yard location). This location is decorated uniquely as are Rasa's other locations. Lots of room to stop in for lunch or dinner and I also noticed they had a small "private" or closed in area to accommodate your closest friend group. The service was great and I tried the Paneer Bowl for the first time for take out which was delicious! If you haven't been to this location yet I recommend stopping by soon! read more

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

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I've definitely had better tasting food and customer service experiences at other locations. I placed a mobile order here and didn't get everything I requested. And of course, accidents happen, but when I returned, and informed them what was going on, they didn't apologize, offer any sort of explanation, or even act like they cared. In fact, They looked in the bag, almost as if to see whether or not I had lied before speaking among each other, providing me the missing items, and handing me my bag back with without saying anything. I will also say that I felt like both of my bowls from here had far more rice than anything else.At other locations, I feel like I get a decent amount of meat and toppings. I did reach out to their customer service, and they apologized and offered to make it right next time. But I wanted to forewarn those who might be expecting the same experience you get from other Rasa locations. read more

One of my fav places to eat when I'm in DC! The Tikka Chance on Me bowl is delicious. The service was efficient and the staff was kind. I enjoyed my experience and look forward to visiting RASA on K street next time I'm in DC. read more

RASA - Tikka Chance On Me - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious meal! First time trying this while visiting DC area and very impressed. RASA is a place where you get the customized bowls of deeply-flavored Indian fare in stylish surrounds, plus beer, wine and gin/tonics. It's an Indian Fine Fast Food Casual restaurant based in the Navy Yard in Washington, DC. Co-founded by two young entrepreneurs, It's a local small business that seeks to make Indian cuisine accessible and create a shared sense of community and cultural connection through food. My order for the day was 'Home Cooking Bowl' which comes with turmeric ginger shrimp, tamarind chili sauce, Indian rice noodles, green beans, mango salsa, coconut powder, tamarind ginger chutney, and mango coconut yogurt. Also ordered a Taj Mahal Beer. Awesome dine-in experience. Reasonably priced and affordable. Parking is little challenging, so Uber is the best choice or if you are nearby just walk down the street. I recommend this restaurant and will be sure visiting this place again when I am in this area. Large space with plenty of vegetarian options. Ideal for grabbing a quick lunch. I see it as an Indian cuisine version of CAVA. If you're in a mood for casual Indian it's a good spot. They also serve alcohol and flavorful house sodas. Think chipotle but for Indian food. Really amazing considering they are a meal-in-a-bowl concept. Great flavor and great portion size. The staff was friendly and the place is clean. Food was fresh and tasty. Plus they had a real good mango lassi and samosa as condiments which are great. Also, their décor is really lovely and colorful. read more

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So refreshing and what a pretty location! We stopped in for a drink and will definitely be back. read more

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