Came in on a weekday and had a lovely dinner! Two of us shared two appetizers and split an entree…read moreand dessert. The appetizers Palak chaat and Papadum were both tasty and healthy portions. They complimented our pre-dinner drinks. I loved my cocktail which was like an old fashioned. For the main we split the dal makhani (could eat a bucket of this!), garlic naan (so warm and yummy!), and a duck dish. For dessert we split the gulag jamun. No leftovers and everything was delicious!!!! The chef came out and we took a pik! Service was perfect. We never felt rushed. The decor is relaxing and the perfect spot after a stressful week.

Holy s**t I'm gonna go back 3x next year…read more Restaurant week at Rasika was amazing! Went for my Birthday dinner and was treated to a lovely, authentic array of Indian dishes. Lots of real flavor, great drinks, and wonderful staff. The lamb was the best I've had in my life, truly couldn't even tell how they made it so well. Rasika ILL BE BACK

Wow! We had such an amazing experience at Goat Room Indian Cuisine! Being from the Bay Area, where…read morewe have some incredible Indian food, I came in with high expectations--and this place completely exceeded them. Every dish was packed with rich, authentic flavors and perfectly balanced spices. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Veggie Korma, Shrimp Korma, garlic naan, cheese naan, plain naan, fragrant rice, and tea. The owner also recommended an appetizer, and we're so glad we listened because it was absolutely delicious! The service was just as outstanding as the food. The owner personally checked on us several times, made thoughtful recommendations, and made us feel so welcome. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine with exceptional hospitality, this is the place. We loved every bite and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend!

Great service, delicious food, and a great central location. The GOAT Room looks to give you the…read moreGreatest Of All Time experience and their food will certainly have me coming back. The Palaak chaat was packed with flavor, lamb samosas were really tasty, and I also enjoyed the spinach rolls. They have a number of share and signature dishes and Indian-fusion cocktails. The outdoor patio was nestled near a beautiful garden and the interior was modern and chic. Looking forward to another visit and coming back with a larger appetite.

This place is so good!! When we walked in there was only one other table with customers, and I…read morewondered if I had made a mistake. However, by the time we left they were packed, and everyone there enjoyed the bright atmosphere, attentive waitstaff, and delicious food. We tried several dishes--we got the fried chili buff momos. I will definitely get. Them again, but steamed. Honestly, I think that I could make an entire meal of momos. We got veggie samosas--standard--crisp, plump, a little salty, and good. We also got a creamy chicken dish and an okra (bhindi) dish. Both were very good. The service was exemplary--there was a team of four or five dedicated staff who rotated through with dishes and takeaways. Oh! I almost forgot the garlic naan--some of the best I have had. Definitely stop in and give this place some love!!

We were actually looking for another restaurant in the area when we chanced upon this…read more This is not fast food. It may take awhile to get to the table but it was delicious. They tried to tone down some of the dishes as the hubster is a non-spicy person. The stuff still spicy , he stayed away from. We ordered a meal set for two to try a little bit of everything. We aren't experts in this type of cuisine, but there wasn't anything we didn't like. With the meal for 2 plus a side order of naan, we ended up making 2 lunch take out plates for us. I wasn't super hungry so that probably resulted in us taking more home. It was great, quiet and we'd come here again!

So darn yummy! Food-…read morehonestly the best flavored Indian food takeout in dc. (I've never eaten inside) the food is flavorful and interesting. Inside- the decor is nice and appeared to be clean. Service- I ordered takeout and food was ready when they said. * I do feel like the portions got smaller and priced higher, but what you gonna do!

I'm pretty much in a constant state of craving paneer so decided to stop in and try Bombay Street…read moreFood! I was able to be seated right away on a Thursday night and service was great and attentive. I started with the palak chat which is a crispy fried spinach topped with yogurt and chutney. This was so good and it's such a light app even though the portion is huge! I had the paneer tikka masala with garlic naan and it definitely satisfied my craving! The paneer is in bigger slices than a typical cube which was a little odd but actually I think the portion was generous! I had two meals between my paneer/rice (which was included yay) and naan. Prices were a little high, I paid $44 with tip so maybe not a go to takeout place. I enjoyed the ambiance inside with all the murals and art!

Had a wonderful time at Pappe for dinner the night before, service was on point and matched the…read moreoutstanding quality of food we had, will definitely return and will spread the word! This is a hidden gem in DC if you have a niche for Indian cuisine.

!!! Never heard of…read morethis place under we tried them for restraunt week and happy hour. THIS. IS. A. MUST. TRY!! Bartenders new how to make a great cocktail (always appreciate that!). The food was PHENOMENAL. Very authentic and flavorful. And the ambiance was chic and traditional. Highly reccomend the butter chicken but ask them to make it spicy. They also had amazing garlic naan and we ordered roasted cheddar and onion as well. The kale chaat was crunchy and SOOOO good. The lamb was also sooo good. (Not everyone knows how to cook it Im super picky.) Id def go back again.

This place is amazing all around!…read more My family (through a DC friend) has been going to this restaurant (and its manager's predecessor) for many years now! The food is consistently fresh and delicious and spiced very well with lots of spice levels available. The restaurant is always very clean too! The service and attention to detail among each server is always impeccable--they consistently come around with water and are always happy to help you with whatever you may need. The manager Sanjeet is such a kind and friendly man. Each time we come (may it be for pickup or dine-in) he greets us by name with open arms. He is always happy to help and happy to talk whenever! Overall, this restaurant is fabulous and on behalf of my family and I, is greatly recommended!!!

Very nice indian restsurant on barracks row! Stopped in for lunch with a friend and had a lovely…read moreweekday lunch break. A few things i enjoyed: - the lunch specials were a great value with a good variety of options - the staff was really great! Our server was awesome and pretty attentivw - the samosas were delicious! So good! Right level of spice and flavor - ample seating and reallt nice decor. Conveniently located - my friend wnjoyed her butter chicken dish and was excited to take some home for leftovers. I will absolutely come back to try more of the menu!

A pleasant lunch experience for a first visit! My childhood friend and I met there after the lunch…read morerush at 1pm. Ordering from the kiosk was easy and the staff was very helpful with answering questions and making suggestions too. I got the BahuBali burger and it was HUGE! This dish is bursting with flavor! My friend ordered a chicken wrap and he said it was really good but, could not finish it. I made sure to order some butter chicken to take home for my wife to enjoy! There is plenty of space to dine in and they are mindful to make sure you have everything you need if you have a takeout order. The vibe is relaxed and the orders look very much like the pictures. There is even a tv monitor on the wall for you to view how some of the popular dishes are prepared!

I got the Chicken Naan Pizza, with extra chicken, and it was absolutely delicious! I mean…read moredelicious! 10/10. I also got the Bahu Bali Burger with chicken. It was great as well but I'm def getting the Pizza again.

Good quality food with unique fusions and creative add-ins to typical Indian dishes. It's…read morehigher-end, but not super elegant or fancy, instead it's more of a semi-casual atmosphere Definitely palatable for those who are new to Indian food or can't handle much spice. My Korean parents LOVED all the dishes! I thought everything was really yummy too, but personally, I wish it was spicier!! Mushroom Biryani (4.5/5) Solid biryani with a nice umami flavor from the mushrooms. I really like the bread top - you can dip it into any of the sauces you get. The fig raita is delicious too. Branzino (6/5) SO good. Beautiful, meaty fish. They didn't have the typical side that comes with it, so they replaced it with the cabbage, and it was honestly so good. I also really liked the sauce that came with it. Daal Burrata (2.5/5) Bland. It didn't really taste like much to me, and I don't think the creamy burrata added much to the dish. Chicken Tikka Masala (5/5) Yummy, tender chicken pieces. Probably the dish most similar to classic Indian food/takeout. Paneer Lasagna (3.5/5) Very unique dish! I liked the creamy sauce, but I wasn't a huge fan of the crunchy paneer bits. The saag flavor was also pretty light - I wanted MORE saag :) Very nice workers and a semi-casual interior. Service was good. Waiter helped us think through which dishes to order and how or why. Would recommend!! But don't expect your typical Indian takeout ;)

I came here for dinner on Sunday. It turns out they have happy hour everyday so we got some happy…read morehour specials. Everything was great. For the side dal buratta, I don't think the buratta did much to add to the dish. Everything else was great though. My favorite was the scallops and bison momo. The service was great. It was quite crowded on the patio, so service was a little slow but the staff provided wonderful recommendations. The patio was also very comfortable and well-spaced. I would definitely come back to try more restaurants!

This was my first experience at a Michelin star restaurant. I opted to try the chef's tasting menu!…read more Service was beyond my expectations. I don't eat pork, so they made reasonable accommodations. I saw online that they're know for the happy hour and fun drinks! I did try a mocktail that paired really well well my dinner. Let's get into the food. I tried tuna tartare for the first time. I was nervous before I had never eaten that type of food. LOVED IT. because I had so many courses, I'll speak on my favorites. The Lamb Kebab was superb! I'd over it again on Wednesday's when they have à la carte. The dessert, the chocolate tart, remarkable. I'd definitely eat that again! The restaurant itself was very clean! It would be great for a date night! I did go by myself to fully enjoy the experience, but I'd love to return with a special someone!

We came here for Restaurant Week lunch ($35 for three courses). Since Rania has a Michelin star, I…read morewas expecting service to be top-notch... it was mediocre. The first time I went to Rania, it was shortly before they had received a Michelin star, and service was truly exceptional. Since returning, the quality of service has continued to wane. We were actually celebrating two birthdays, but aside from the "Happy Birthday" wishes from the hostess checking in, no further birthday acknowledgments were given. We didn't make a big deal about the birthdays, so I'm not dinging them for it (just something to note). Service across the board was pretty taciturn. The first course dishes were great! They were brought out super quickly; it felt like an express lunch. I ordered the potato samosa, and my friends got the chicken kofta and shrimp koliwada. The samosa came with two pieces, the chicken kofta came with three meatballs, and the shrimp came with three pieces. I really enjoyed the shrimp koliwada which had a lightly crispy batter. The chicken kofta was served in a tasty creamy truffle sauce. The samosa was good but pretty standard - nothing special. My ranking would be 1) shrimp koliwada, 2) chicken kofta, and 3) samosa. For the second course, I ordered the monkfish moilee. As tempted as I was to order the cashew butter chicken, I've had it before and opted to try something new. (Note: Since this is fine-dining, Rania's take on butter chicken is chicken placed on top of the makhani sauce instead of marinated in it.) The upscale of it all takes away the saucy goodness that I love in a butter chicken curry. As for my moilee, I didn't feel like it was anything to write home about. The coconut curry was nice and velvety, and the monkfish was cooked fine, but it didn't wow me. I got to try my friend's short rib - while my piece was deliciously tender, her primary piece was fat, which was disappointing. I do appreciate the complimentary extras that were included with the meal - naan, basmati, and black daal - but portions were skimpy. I feel like I'm looking a gift horse in the mouth, but the black daal bowl was not even half-full - it was a very thin layer (shared amongst two people) - I suppose meant only to be a taste. While I get that the normal menu price is four courses for $90, the cost-cutting measures to slim down the offerings for a $35 three-course lunch were apparent... it felt like we got a third of a serving. We did enjoy dessert. I opted to try the Kesari Mango, which was a frozen yogurt (perfect for summer) with sesame brittle for texture. My friends ordered the chocolate tart which came with masala chai ice cream. I would definitely order the chocolate tart again - it was like a chocolate lava cake in the best way. The chocolate tart was the most memorable dish from the whole meal. Overall, I didn't leave feeling like I had a Michelin experience. Plating was refined, but admittedly, I was still hungry afterwards. We also sat in a booth and the table arrangement made it awkward for the server clearing plates and doing drink refills. I do think dessert is where Rania shines (I'm still thinking about that Shrikhand Mousse from my very first visit). They also have amazing, show-stopping drinks (but I'm not a big drinker). I'm not ruling Rania out completely, but I still prefer Rasika.