What an awesome restaurant... the food is absolutely delicious! Everything we ordered was delicious. Recommend starting with the Ragda Pattice and your main dish butter or tandori chicken. If they are serving scallops, order it! Whatever main dish you order, you have to order one of their house made chutneys. We really enjoyed the mango chutney. Also, don't forget the naan! We like plain or garlic. They are about a 5-7 min walk from the Capital One Arena. So, it is best to make reservations just in case you are trying to dine here when there is an event at Capital One. It gets crowded! Notable is the service. Our server was super friendly and. attentive. He made some very good recommendations, to include a glass of champagne that enhanced the meal. read more

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Valentine's Day here was perfect. We were seated for our reservation at the bar immediately as we were on time. The server was amazing and properly engaging. The decorations were lovely, included the photo backdrop being such a cute idea! The crowd was classy so it was ideal for my liking. The food was a disappointment to me as an Indian food lover and to him with a big appetite and trying something new given the menu was limited! My favorite part was that they gave the ladies a pretty rose after the check was paid! The most thoughtful Michelin experience on a loving holiday. I so appreciated the door to door service. Just work on the food the fish was a bit dry and tough vs flaky and soft to enjoy. Go, maybe they're better today. read more

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I respect that you do not allow children under 8 years of age. What really irks me is that we drove very far only to get there and get refused to be served because it wasn't obviously stated on your website of your policy. You need to make it more clear. Perhaps I missed it but your policy is nowhere on your actual website. The hostess did express to us when we got there that it was on the Ressy website which is not the actual website. It was really sad that we drove an hour to get there in the pouring rain with the family only to be refused service and offered take out as our only option. Where were we supposed to eat Indian food: in our car in the pouring rain? read more

This is a composite review for several visits over 15 years. I'm glad to report that it's still a beautiful and comfortable dining experience with fresh and delicious interpretations that make me a repeat customer. Seating and ordering food ends by 2:30 for lunch before reopening for dinner. Even with a late lunch Yousef was an attentive and helpful presence. The masala chai was more black tea forward. Palak chaat is always a tasty treat; I still remember the first time tasting it here over fifteen years ago. All the tastes and textures still create a dopamine rush. The okra was more astringent than I recalled. The roasted style reduced the mucilage, which many people prefer. The crusted two tandoori lamb chops were a generous size so made it more filling. The lemon cashew rice was tasty also. Feel like a little kid to report that my dessert was probably my favorite part. The warm black rice pudding was delicious comfort food and something I will remember for a while. Unctuous and crunchy with stewed raisins and cashews, I will add this as something to order each time. read more

Rasika - Warm Black Rice Pudding-ultimate comfort food - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The best Indian in the US in my opinion, and they've been consistently good since they opened over 20 years ago. That was probably the last time I visited the restaurant before this trip, and the first thing I did was order the spinach dish, Palak Chat, which had changed but actually improved. This dish is outstanding and a must for every visit. Everything was prepared perfectly, the chicken so tender, mushrooms flavorful, lentils perfect flavor and consistency. Our server was extremely attentive and polite. Ask for the front booth if you have a large enough party. It's the best seat in the house. read more

Rasika - Chicken tikka masala, lentils, mushrooms and peas, snapper, everything was perfect - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Cauliflower Bezule was great as an app to munch on. The Sweet Potato Samosa was like Thanksgiving in a samosa, and it was a unique pairing we didn't expect to enjoy as much as we did. Definitely try it if you can. Got the Gosht Ahuna which was well made, and the lamb pieces were very tender. Chicken Makhani was average, good but not exactly a memorable dish in my opinion. Truffle Naan was a bit of a miss and didn't really pair that well with our entrees, but the Garlic Naan was pretty good. We got the Kashmiri Sour and Ginger-Pom Pisco Sour for drinks, and they were both well made and paired really well with our meal. The Kashmiri Sour was definitely our favorite drink of the night between the two. Overall, service was great and the staff was attentive. It was also pretty easy to get a reservation. read more

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I'm going to be honest, Indian food isn't my first go-to but Rasika changed my mind about it. I was hooked with the appetizers, especially the Cauliflower Bazule! The Sweet Potato Samosas were also surprisingly delicious. The Chicken Tikka Masala was savory and had the perfect balance of spice. Don't forget to order Garlic Naan because IT IS GOOD! The ambiance is great for a date night and service was amazing. Would I come back here? Absolutely! read more

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Interesting place. I only heard about this restaurant because President Obama ate there twice. I figured it had to be one-of-one. I was here the day before Thanksgiving and fortunately it was easy to get reservations, so we decided to give this a shot. Now, our mission when going to most Indian restaurants is to try items we don't normally get. Rasika's menu does seem to have many fusion options of sorts. We saw a lot of this in the appetizers. The issue, at least from my vantage point, is that the appetizers seemed to miss the mark taste wise. The avocado banana chaat lacked the bounce that I think it needed. Just felt like I was eating a banana and then some avocado. Think it could've been infused a little better with Indian flavors. The Paneer Seekh was a little weird as I really couldn't taste any paneer. It felt a bit too doughy and bland. Not really sure what was going on. However, my fianceé's Patra Ni Machi was really good and our drinks - the Saunf-Rita and Nectar of Soma, was also really really good. Also, the Mushroom Kali Mirch was very tasty and not too heavy. Combined with a couple (literally 2 pieces each) of Laccha Parathas did the job. I was tempted to give this place a 3.5, but I think it averages around to a 4. I think perhaps my taste palette is a bit more rich being out in NY. This is meant for the DC crowd... the business meal of sorts.... I think there's a crowd for this. read more

Regardless of type of cuisine, this Indian restaurant seemed to be the most recommended place we've gotten! We went during lunch time and every waiter and staff there was friendly and nice to us. They also have a pretty extensive menu to choose from! read more

Rasika - Butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went here with a friend for dinner. The lighting is very, very dim with candles on the tables. Still, it is quite difficult to even read the menu. The service was very prompt, and waiter was kind and answered all of our questions. I was excited for my dish, but I promptly noticed that it contained a very high amount of cilantro. It wasn't listed on the menu, and I didn't think to ask the waiter. Four stars for good service, the food I did eat was great, and also for having allergy and dietary information on the menu (for gluten free, vegan, etc.). read more

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

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The best meal during my most recent trip to DC!! A friend raved about how amazing the Palak Chaat was at this restaurant. She said I had to try it the next time I was in DC! I love recommendations so I had to come check this spot out. We were able to make a reservation a day in advance for 5pm on a Friday. We arrived a few minutes prior to 5pm so did have to wait to be seated. They were nice enough to allow us to wait inside. We were quickly seated , and our wait staff approached our table shortly after being seated. To our luck- we dined here during restaurant week. This meant that for $55 we were able to enjoy an appetizer, entree and dessert. My friend and I decided to order different items so that we could try more items. We ordered the following: Appetizers 1.-Palak Chaat -Crispy baby spinach / sweet yogurt / tamarind / date chutney 2. Andhra Tawa Shrimps-Shrimps / Guntoor chili /peppercorn Entree 1. Black Cod-Fresh Dill / red wine vinegar / star Anise / dill Potato 2. Chicken Tikka Masala-Onion / tomatoes / dry fenugreek Dessert 1. Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream 2. Chocolate Mint Pudding The food came out quick and I was impressed. The star of the show was for sure the Palak Chaat! I can't compare the taste to anything else- but if you are considering ordering it- I highly recommend that you do. I was not a fan of the shrimp- too spicy for me. The black cod was ok-i have had better. The chicken masala was well done! I appreciatey the taste of the masala- it was not over powering. The chocolate mint pudding dessert was good! It was comparable to a bread pudding. The ice cream that accompanied the gulab was amazing! Our server highly recommended that we don't skip the ice cream! I have to admit I am glad we took his advice! Overall the food was memorable , the service was comparable to Michelin Star rated restaurants. Our serve constantly made sure our water glasses were full, cleared our plates promptly, and wiped off any crumbs on the table-- highly impressive service! I would say that Rasika is worth patronizing! I know that this spot will be on my list to visit for my next trip to DC! read more

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It took us a while to be seated despite us having a reservation. But they gave us free appetizers for the inconvenience which was so nice. The food was delicious. There was nothing we ate that wasn't amazing. The cauliflower, the chicken tikka masala, etc etc etc. We also enjoyed our cocktails! Ambiance wasn't too loud. We were there pretty late in the evening so it emptied out a bit while we were there. But it was comfy. read more

My friends and I booked a reservation here for dinner. We were greeted at the door and sat at our table by a kind server who made our entire experience wonderful. He carefully explained how I would be able to get a vegan version of the multiple course meal, and each dish was delicious! Our table by the window felt like a private room within the restaurant so the vibe was perfect. read more

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We came back after many years away and had a very fine meal with our son and daughter in law before a performance at the Shakespeare Theater. Weak beer list but a nice selection of cocktails (I had the Malabar Mule). Palak chaat was a popular appetizer for the whole table. I had the mixed tandoori grill which was nice . We had two curries...shrimp and lamb....both tasty but the portions were small. We ordered this chutney threesome. My wife had the okra okra which was fine for me but too spicy for her...and her exchange with our server was a fail. She expressed concern about how much black pepper there would be ans he said, very little. Assuming he was accurately in that regard, he should have figure figured out that she was worried about too much spiciness. So that takes this otherwise excellent restaurant down a notch. In fact the menu, which was full of warnings about nuts and meats and dairy, needed symbols to show what is spicy and what mild. Not too loud to talk, which is a rare blessing in restaurants these days. But a but dim. Anyway, fine restaurant, just short of five stars read more

Had been meaning to return to Rasika for some time now, but were never in the area when it was convenient to do so. We had a show at Wooly Mammoth last night, so that was the perfect excuse for a pre-show dinner. We had a reservation and were seated right away. James was our server and he took good care of us. We had the goat cheese kolcha, the palak chaat, mixed grill, purple potato dosa and black cod. It was all very good. The black cod and palak chaat were our favorites.. In fact, the food was so good that, even with the mediocre cocktails, we still gave our visit 5 stars. Also, thank you Rasika for circling the 20% service charge on the check, as to not trick patrons into waaaay over tipping. We still added a tip, but it's nice to see Rasika being up front about it read more

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Loved the place with amazing vibes and great food with amazing presentation . Service was quick ... server well understood the requirement and suggested the food options . Worth the visit read more

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Expensive Indian restaurant, but food, service and Ambiance are excellent and managed well. Tried many dishes at a get-together here and enjoyed each one. read more

Perhaps my favorite aspect of this spot is the ambiance- it is fancy but not pretentious, with romantic lighting and a cozy feel. It's a great place for a family night out or a date night. They also have a variety of meat and vegetarian options as well as some vegan ones. Most of the cuisine is traditional North Indian fare but they also have some unique options, like a Gujarati Undhiyu (vegetables in a tangy, creamy sauce). Our favorite items were actually the appetizers (esp the green garbanzo tikkis), which are twists on traditional Indian food and beautifully presented. We come here once every couple years and will definitely be back! read more

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Great ambiance fantastic bar tenders they could make any type of cocktail or mocktail you want. Appetizers OK, I don't like cold food and some of the appetizers were cold. I had the lamb chops which were fantastic, nice presentation and cooked beautifully. I don't try anything else but it seems like the entire team loved their food, based on the empty plates. Dessert good. Beautiful decorated restaurant it was packed on a Wednesday night so a reservation is a must. Why 4 stars because of the naan it was OK. I love the layered wheat naan, they did not have it and the rest of the naan we had was thick not thin. Definitely a must if you are in the area and please make reservations unless you are alone and want to dine at the bar. read more

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This place never disappoints. We got the honey chili scallops, palak chaat, chicken tikka masala, garlic & herb naan and onion & sage naan. Bottle of wine. We sat at the kitchen counter and saw a lot of the dishes being made. This is our regular go to spot when my mom visits me in DC. Usually great service. read more

Rasika - Honey chili scallops Palak chaat Naan Chicken tikka masala Cappuccino - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent ambiance, ok service Food is above average Ordered Bhindi masala which was very good. Maa ki daal was good but heavy with extra cream Sev batata puri was good The server brought everything together - appetizer and the main course Felt like they are going for volume vs service/quality read more

Last time i dined at Rasika was about 2 years ago and i remember it very fondly! Yesterday we went back and the food was still incredible, the Dal was very buttery, the nan was so soft and fresh and the chili honey scallops were the stand out dish of the night! They seemed to have changed duck vindaloo recipe to a more deconstructed version which was still good but i did prefer the older more traditional version better, the gravy felt heartier! Our server was wonderful and the food came out in really good time! The ambiance was also very nice for a date night so all in all it was a great night! read more

Rasika - Chili Honey Chili Scallop - Seared scallops served on a dark plate with orange sauce and microgreens, accompanied by a drink with lemon and lime slices, on a dark table. - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lovely setting, attentive service, quality food. Hub and I indulged ourselves big time; ordered multiple dishes. Most of them are very tasty. There's a lot of hybrid approaches here, hence the "Flavors of India" in the sub-name of the restaurant. I'm open to a "new take" on an old favorite--provided it doesn't lose the essence of the original. Rasika has also put together some unique, modernist creations and throws them out there for consideration. I believe that what Rasika offers comes from a place of confidence, love of food, and culinary artistry. For the most part, it succeeds. From the Tawa-Griddle: The crab pepper masala appetizer is out of this world, explosive and flavorful. From the Sigri-Barbecue: The truffle seekh kebab is delicate, earthy, and deftly prepared, not over-done which is so easy to do. From the Entrees: The tandoori lamb chops are below par. The marinade of mace, cashew nut and cardamom proves to be too much; it prevents a good char from forming and the meat is somewhat mushy. From the Vegetarian Entrees: The cabbage kadhi is creamy, slightly crunchy and elevates this plain vegetable to another level. The eggplant kozhambu is slyly spicy and sneaks up on you. I'd certainly return. read more

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The best Indian restaurant that I have eaten at! It has a much larger menu than normal and included dishes from regions all over India, according to my two Indian friends that I dined with. They too were impressed with the menu, which speaks to the authenticity for a US-based Indian restaurant. I ordered a lamb dish. I wish I could remember the name. It had cinnamon listed as an ingredient. Instead of Naan bread like I normally order, I opted for the GOAT CHEESE KULCHA. It was like a Naan but filled with light layer of goat cheese. The creamy bread was an excellent pairing to the spicy food! I tried the GULAB JAMUM for dessert, a recommendation from my Indian friend. It was served warm and was extremely tasty. I don't have opportunity for such a treat very often. read more

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Third time at Rasika last night and was by far the best. The crispy spinach app was awesome, red snapper excellent but a little spicy for me, but then had cardamom ice cream for dessert and might have been the best tasting ice cream I've ever had. Perfect way to balance the spicy entree. Highly recommend! read more

Rasika - Red Snapper Pollichattu - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Early dinner for two on 4/5. This is our third visit over a few years. One of our best meals ever, anywhere. Chicken Biryani, Halibut Goan Curry, spinach, lentils, Goat Cheese Kulcha (!), all were outstanding. Singular shout outs for the curry and kulcha. Our server was great--very attentive, very patient, very interested in our thoughts about dishes, great explanations. I love Indian food and consider this restaurant one of the best in the country. read more

I really enjoyed Rasika, Indian cuisine is always top-tier for me. But there were a lot of items on the menu that surprised me in terms of presentation and sauce pairing. So it felt like an adventure as we ordered different dishes. The sweet potato samosas is definitely one of those surprise dishes. I would recommend a reservation, went on a Thursday night and the restaurant was full. waited a solid 20 minutes before being seated for dinner. But service was quick and good. read more

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Had a great experience here! The vegetarian tasting menu was amazing! Each dish was so delicious and plated very well. The service was great the entire evening as well; our waiter was very helpful and polite. Definitely a must-try if you like Indian food and are in DC! read more

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The staff was extremely accommodating of our group and party since. The ambiance is beautiful. The server was ok, but now as warm or welcoming as we would have expected basis our experience with the hostess. The food was just ok. Nothing was bad or wrong per se, but just not as bold and flavorful as one would expect. The portions were good and the drinks were nice and strong in a good way. I would go back for a large group, but not for something smaller. read more

Overall disappointing, though dessert made up for it (for the most part). We came here for dinner on a weeknight. We had a reservation and were promptly seated. Overall ambiance was nice and the service was great/attentive. Only service complaint was their butchering of the pronunciation of some of the dishes We had high expectations for the food based on the reviews and friends recommendations. We ordered palak chaat, mint chicken masala, paneer apricot kofta, sweet potato bharta, garlic naan and laccha parantha. Overall the food was ok, but disappointing given the expectation. The mint chicken masala had an unexpected spiciness. The naan and paratha portions were stingy (1 full piece for $6?) The rose rasmalai dessert saved the day. 10/10, would definitely recommend. Overall probably wouldn't come back read more

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WOW. The moment you walk in the staff is quite attentive and provides excellent customer service. The restaurant is a great venue, with some private booths and a number of folks were there for business lunches. I shared appetizers with my friend and the palak and kebab were both amazing. I didn't know what to expect with the palak dish but both my friend and I were amazed by the flavors of the dish. The chicken tikka masala has an earthy sauce flavor which was nice. The mango dessert was not too sweet -- I believe the fried string was some sort of sugar? A little interesting to eat through but so good!! This is DC so street parking or wifhinf a 10-15 min walking distance from the DuPont and foggy bottom metro stations. read more

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I really enjoyed it. In truth, I think any good indian place is amazing so, what makes this different or better than the rest? I think mostly it's just the way everything is handled at a high level. The atmosphere is upscale, the service is incredibly attentive, and the dark decor makes for a nice vibe. A little crowded maybe, not much room on the table. You'll see a lot of familiar items get a slight twist here, which is nice. Like the mint chutney that comes with papadam... a bit spicy, here. The samosas come with a great tangy cranberry chutney and are in paper thin wrappers with sweet potatos instead of the usual thick empanada-like crust you see in most place. There's a selection of papadam, which I've never seen, and it's super snackable while you wait for your food (which came out reasonably quick despite being packed). I had chicken pista korma, a variant of korma you don't see everywhere, and this place leans into the pistachio... it's decidedly green and just a little tart, like having almost a lemon-herby version of korma, though the gravy is still rich and great for dipping naan. There's a few non-alcoholic drinks worth trying, I liked the limeade. No complaints, but I will say that for the most part, I only enjoyed the food as much as I enjoy other indian places. It's a bit less heavy, smaller portions and less salt and cream and oil. For me, it was the ambience and aggressively on-top-of-it service that makes it worth the price. read more

Rasika was chosen for Valentines day date night. I do not enjoy driving into the District of Columbia because of the traffic, lack of inexpensive parking. However, the food and service more than made up for the DC challenges. For Valentines day, there was a special menu , no placard. Absolutely wonderful. If you are in the DC area and enjoy Indian food, this is the place to stop into. We had reservations so upon arrival we were.peomptly seated. Prior to the appetizer we were given a small pre appetizer if you will Quite tasty, a bit of heat However it was totoned down with the sauce ..yogurt based. My favorite was the fried spinach...could have made a meal of that alone. The meal was paired with different wines with each course with the last glass being a bubbly. ... read more

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Their appetizers are fantastic but the two main dishes were bland. We had the chicken tikka masala and goat curry. Super bland and the naan was mediocre. Go for the appetizers and cocktails. read more

We came here for my friend's birthday, and food was very mid. I expected a lot more from a higher end fancy place, but spices and taste palette was just really off. The lamb was gamey, and the samosas were too sweet. The best dishes were the crispy spinach and butter chicken, but that wasn't even the best I've had. Service was a little slow, and they kept adding cilantro to everything even though we asked for no cilantro. The duck was a bit undercooked, and it just felt a little chaotic service wise. They did provide a birthday freebie though. Lighting was dim and not good for photos. read more

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The elegant dark interior of Rasika elevated our lunch, and we enjoyed the attentive and detailed service our waiter provided. Between the two of us, we ordered makhana kaju kofta, paneer mirch ka salan, roti, and mint paratha. All were good, except the mint paratha, which was great. read more

Rasika - Paneer mirch ka salan - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been pining to go to Rasika since I saw the Sweet Potato Samosas on a TV program a few years back and finally had the opportunity to go before visiting family in DC Thanksgiving week. We headed there directly from the airport, a reservation in hand and excited! It was everything we'd hoped for in terms of service, food quality and atmosphere. The place was packed around 6pm on a Wednesday...we were a little early for our reservation but they seated us right away. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and took very good care of us. The three of us (my wife and a teenager) all get the Vegetarian Tasting Menu which was a significant amount of food for the three of us. Everything was really good and beautifully presented. We especially liked the assortment of naan and the Dal sampler. (Especially especially the Dal Makhani.) Everyone got their own servings of each kind of Dal so we weren't all dipping into the same serving containers which was nice. The Sweet Potato Samosas were worth the trip to D.C. on their own. The dessert platter that came out as part of the tasting menu was out of control good and really gorgeous. There's so much more to try, especially for us vegetarians...we would definitely (DEFINITELY) come back and order more of what we had and some of the other (many) vegetarian options available. We were well fed and taken care of here. read more

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Had a truly incredible dinner here on a Sunday night (after making reservations). We had done the tasting menu in the past but didn't feel like we were hungry enough for multiple dishes so we chose our own (and so happy we did). We started with the palak chaat which is like a crispy spinach with tangy yogurt and tomato and onion salsa-like topping. SO, SO good absolutely recommend getting this especially since our server said this was the only place you could get it. We had the sweet potato samosas with that and while they were good, it was a LOT of sweet potato filling in the flaky phyllo pocket (first world problem), wish it was a little more proportionate. For entrees we were blown away by the chicken tikka masala and the chicken biryani with a side of roti. The tikka masala had a great depth of flavor, very comfort food. The rice in the chicken biryani was very carefully made and the presentation was a nice touch with a thin breading dome over it. read more

Rasika - Palak Chaat - A square white plate holds Palak Chaat, a dish with crispy spinach, topped with yogurt, chopped tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, served in a restaurant setting. - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Wow this place is incredible. High-end Indian restaurant. The food is so flavorful. I loved the black cod. Nice sized portion of fish, cooked perfectly. Not spicy. I also really enjoyed the warm black rice pudding - it was delectable. My dining partners also thoroughly enjoyed their meals, the eggplant and duck makhani being stand out favorites. Service was top notch. Definitely recommend reservations as this seems like a hot spot. Food tips: Black Cod, Warm Black Rice Pudding. read more

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It would be very hard (in my opinion) not to love this place. Our service was impeccable! So kind, knowledgeable, attentive - and knew all about allergies and dietary restrictions (with a GF/Celiac menu!!!). Ambiance is obviously gorgeous, classy, and very clean. The food is absolutely delicious, as were our cocktails (very well made). I wish I lived a little bit closer so I could do take out - lol, but I'll just have to come out for an in person dinner which I absolutely will! Can't wait to return! read more

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