I am so excited that RASA opened their second location in DC! I have been waiting for this day to come because this location is closer to where I live. I have been a huge fan and supporter of RASA since before Day 1. Since opening in Navy Yard a few years ago, I have brought many friends and family and they have all been super impressed and satisfied! Food: -Entree: I got my usual order for the entree which is South Indian rice noodles, turmeric ginger shrimp (so good!), coconut ginger sauce, tossed green beans, mango salsa, lentil chips, tamarind coconut powder, mango coconut yogurt and toasted cumin yogurt (later realized that this is order is similar to the "Home Cooking" entree) The ingredients are high quality and fresh and the portions are so generous! I have never been able to finish the whole portion in one sitting -Mini Samosas: highly recommend! my past Indian roommate says RASA's samosas are as authentic as it gets! -Mango Lassi: I am addicted to this drink and always look forward to this! -NEW-MUST TRY (SO GOOD!): Soft serve mango lassi flavor and masala chai with chai chocolate chip cookie pieces flavors (i would recommend getting them separate not the swirl because the flavors are so different) Staff: Super friendly, welcoming and amazing service! Exterior: The colorful and modern decor resembles their first location but is still different such as a unique pink door (imported from India!) and has beautiful artwork. There is plenty of outdoor patio seating especially for social distancing Can't wait to come back in the future! Again so excited for this new location. Congratulations RASA! read more

RASA - NEW-MUST TRY: Mango Lassi and Masala Chai with Chai Chocolate Chip Cookie pieces soft serves - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was cool! The decor on the inside was vibrant and colorful, and there's a nice outdoor seating area that looks like a great place to chill and eat when it's not so cold out. My girlfriend and I got the chicken tikka (Tikka Chance On Me) and turmeric ginger shrimp (Home Cooking) bowls, along with garlic naan, samosas, mango lassi, and mango lassi soft serve. I thought the bowls tasted great- I thought the chicken tikka bowl in particular was well balanced and had a bit of every flavor you expect to taste when you go out for Indian food. The naan and samosas were good, but what really took the cake for me was the mango lassi soft serve- it was heavenly. Big portions and tasted great for a fast-casual joint- would definitely go back! read more

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Not only is this place super cute, but super affordable! Located along K-Street (close to restaurants and shops), this place is the perfect place for an afternoon getaway. Serving up fun cocktails with an Indian twist, grain bowls, and other healthy, plant-based Desi delicacies. I ordered two grain bowls: one UpBeet and the other make your own (though modelled after the chicken tikka bowl with slight modifications). The tomato chutney was so creamy and delicious; everything blended well and allowed me all the fun of a full stomach without the guilt. After a hearty lunch, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try their speciality chai and mango lassi soft serve (which did NOT disappoint). Yum! Along with outdoor seating, hand-sanitizing stations, friendly service, and a variety of options, I was very pleased with the quality and quantity of the food at Rasa. Stop by in for a quick bite and cute pics! read more

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

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I've been on a Yelp-review-posting hiatus and this restaurant has brought me out! I came here totally on a whim. I was walking down the street to another restaurant and noticed that Rasa opened. I was goi to keep walking but the beautiful aroma caught me. This place definitely lived up to those scents wafting from the open doors. This is the fast casual style restaurant we've come to know and love. I hadn't studied the menu so I just chose as I went along. This is what I came up with: Lemon turmeric rice Chicken tikka Peanut sesame sauce Sautéed spinach Cucumber Masala beets Mango salsa Pickled onions Carrot slaw Toasted cumin yogurt It was seriously delicious. They have a lot of vegan and gluten free options. I'm still thinking about it the next day and making plans to go back. I haven't even finished my leftovers yet! Yes, this was about $12 and I couldn't finish it. One critique, it would be good if they had a non-grain/carby base like salad, kale, spinach, or other veg. All in all, I loved itMore Rasa please! read more

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RASA is similar to many of the recent restaurants like Chipotle, cava, etc. You get a bowl, choose your base, and add your toppings after. I enjoyed the fact that they offered a ton of different toppings here. However, the I'd say that the protein lacked a lot of flavor. I got the chicken and it tasted pretty bland for the most part - but luckily there are the sauces that help. Overall, it felt like a good solid meal. read more

Best casual dining in DC! Used to go once or twice a week when I lived there, and each location does a superb job! read more

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

Build your own bowls are great. Get extra sauce on the side because you will want to pour it over EVERYTHING you cook at home. read more

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

As grandma always said "Better late than never" RASA is well worth the wait ~ actually not but when you consider we're in the middle of a pandemic. We had "Open Sesame" lamb kebabs with charred eggplant. Oh my goodness the eggplant is the best I have ever eaten ~ so firm & delicious. Today was "Community Day" supporting DC Central Kitchen. RASA is not only yummy it is also into social justice. Plenty of tables outdoors ~ following guidelines for physical distancing. Everything is well organized and open. read more

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I love love love the idea of this place- it's Indian chipotle!! The inside is very cute with lots of seating. It was clean inside and they have a lot of drink options. The mango lassi looks SO good. My friend finished hers in like less than 1 minute. We just got the mango lassi, 2 mini samosas, and the chips and chutney. They were a yummy snack. We would've gotten bowls but we were just doing a little pre-dinner snack. The bowls look incredible. There are so many choices and I wish they had one of these in Annapolis. read more

More like a grubhub joint. Nobody dining here vs barrack which was packed. Haven't eaten the foood but there were out of quite a few items.

Delicious! Honestly you can't go wrong with DIY menus, but this Indian/South Asian twist was phenomenal! I didn't feel like any of the flavors were compromised by the style of serving compared to traditional dine in. The tofu and cauliflower entree was well seasoned, cauliflower braised until soft. The spinach was creamy (but still vegan! :D) and spicy. All in all loved the flavor options and customizability. Rasa is the Indian food version of Cava for Mediterranean, or Chipotle for Americanized Mexican. :) read more

RASA - Tofu and Cauliflower, supergrains, spinach, and lots of toppings! - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I ordered take out from here for dinner, and it was delicious! I wasn't entirely sure what to expect but I ordered the Tikka Chance on Me bowl and it was sooo good and very filling. I also ordered the ginger-turmeric lemonade, and now I'm wondering if the sell that by the gallon I'll definitely be grabbing food from here again. read more

RASA - Tikka Chance On Me and ginger-turmeric lemonade - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Super excited about this place! I heard about it years ago when the first location opened and have always meant to go, but never got the dance. Finally, a couple of weeks ago a friend and I grabbed dinner from Rasa. I ordered a shrimp bowl and my friend ordered a custom veggie bowl. We were both so happy with our orders! The bowls are big - I ate mine across 2 meals. We also ordered their beets raita to have on the side and got their chai masala cookies for dessert. Everything was really, really good! I can't wait to go back and try some of their cocktails! read more

I've been seeing RASA's name around on various DC food-oriented websites over the past several months, but it was a Yelp Elite promotion that finally pushed me to trying it out! I got a full bowl of the Tikka Chance On Me for $2 via the promotion, plus a mango lassi. The bowl was a great size but was very much lacking chicken as well as tikka sauce. It was 50% white rice. Nonetheless, it could easily make 2-3 meals out of one bowl. The mango lassi was from their cooler and pre-made, but still pretty good! What I actually really loved was the very cool modern South Indian fusion look of the restaurant, with bright colors and cool Indian-inspired art! Indoor dining was not available yet here, but it would have been a great atmosphere to eat out with friends if it was! If I'm in the area I would be open to giving RASA another chance, hopefully that bowl would have more substance. read more

I frickin love this place. Hearty and healthy food that actually contributes to a better food system. I love their bowls and soft serve, and that openly they support a more compassionate world. read more

Went for the first time last night and has a real hard time ordering because everything looks so good. We ordered online and our food was ready in under 10 minutes which was nice. The format is like a fancier version of chipotle or cava in the sense that you can go through a buffet type line and make your own bowls. The quality of food was excellent and the portions were larger than I expected. My favorite thing about this restaurant is their interesting drink and dessert selections. Lots of cocktails are infused with spices like Masala and cardamom. They had chai cookies and soft serve as well. Will definitely be back to try more things! read more

Love Rasa and love that they opened up closer to home! Great, fast casual Indian food, everything is fresh and tasty, prices are reasonable, and people are friendly. Don't forget to add on mango lassis and the insanely addicting masala chocolate cookies. read more

I usually don't start off my reviews discussing the decor of a restaurant (because honestly I love hole in the walls with zero ambiance and the food is what really matters), but I have to say first that I love the colorful, vibrant, and warm decor of this spot. It was frigid and cold and dark at 530pm (whyyyy), so it was a really nice reprieve to walk in and be welcomed by such a warm and inviting space. The food is also delicious. I'm gluten and dairy free, and the staff are super great about explaining what I could or couldn't eat. And I could eat so much of the food! There's pretty much no gluten or dairy in most of the options which is soooo great. I ate the South Indian vermicelli noodles (loved), beef & harvest veggies, tamarind sauce, saag (so good), chutney, and like all the crunchy toppings. I wish their soft serve wasn't broken (also dairy free!), but it's just another excuse to go back! read more

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This place is amazing! Very unique place with fresh ingredients. It's like an Indian fusion Cava but better. We had the Somosa Chaat, Tikka Chance On You, and a Mango Lassi. Finished it off with some Mango and Chai Ice Cream and some Chai chocolate cookies. The place is very inviting and all the food was bursting with fusion flavors. Portions are filling and you can up the spice level to your liking with their sauces. You can tell they really put the effort in the experience and I'm excited to get back and try different items next time. Highly recommend! read more

RASA - Tikka Chance On Me, Samosa Chaat, Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

RASA is great and super easy to order. The interior is extremely cute with lots of seating as well as bonus outdoor seating. I forgot to take a picture of my bowl before eating since I was that excited to try this place out after hearing about it. All the rave is accurate as the food is sooo well made! I usually can't tolerate spicy food (still a fan of flavor though!) that well which leads me away from Indian food sometimes but this is the perfect spice level for me. We got two bowls, some samosas, and the cookies which were excellent for dessert. We really wanted to try the Mango Lassi soft serve but unfortunately, they were out. I guess that just means we have to come back! read more

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Food and Ambiance were amazing. Must try cocktails and the samosas are incredible. Haven't been to the navy yard one yet but hopefully soon

Super cute and modern indian restaurant! It is a build-your-own restaurant, similar to chipotle. It had a great selection of toppings and the food was rich and flavorful. The spiked mango lassi was pretty good too. Fun and colorful interior with great design- I loved the atmosphere and the artworks on the wall. I definitely recommend coming here with friends because the inside is really cute. read more

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

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I ordered from this Rasa location on UBER eats, and the food was great! I got the chicken tikka bowl and it did not disappoint. Rasa is always a hit! The price is affordable and the portions are large. But most importantly, the flavors are delicious. I love to get Rasa when I'm in the mood for Indian food but don't want to break the bank. read more

This was my first time at this location! I've tried RASA before but have only had the "You Got This" Menu. This time, I was excited to try from the "We Got You" picks! I ordered the Caul Me Maybe (mini bowl) and it was delicious! I really enjoyed all of the ingredients (especially the pumpkin seeds which gave it a nice CRUNCH)! I thought the mini size was a good sized portion and I felt satisfied after eating it. If you're more hungry, I'd definitely recommend the larger/regular size. I was interested in trying the soft serve, but the machine was unfortunately not working. Instead, I tried a Mango Lassi and really enjoyed it! I'll definitely visit again! read more

Solid fast casual spot with alcohol. Think of it like an Indian food "Cava"- pick the grains or greens, add protein, curry, sides, etc. Or choose from their speciality bowls. Delicious flavors that seem top quality. Quick service, and lots of outdoor space to keep distance while you eat. Will definitely eat here again. read more

I ordered the Tikka Chance on Me with a side of garlic naan. I enjoyed the garlic naan on its own. The Tikka Chance on Me had a very clear and thin sauce, almost like a broth, and I kept running into tiny bones in the chicken. I was unfortunately very disappointed with this dish. read more

RASA - Tikka Chance On Me was very soupy and made everything extremely mushy - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

AMAZING! The bowls are delicious and have a great mixture of flavors and textures. I got the Open Sesame which was great- it has just the right amount of spice and the meatballs were really flavorful!! My bf got the Tikka Chance on Me and loved it too!!! Can't wait to go back and try new combinations! read more

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

We have really enjoyed their Indian food especially the Naan. Chicken Tikka and Green beans at the Navy Yard location and are excited that they have come to our Mt Vernon neighborhood too. Looking forward to many more great meals. Also love that they are doing sime great things in the community to provide meals to essential workers. read more

Absolutely fantastic. This is an Indian fast casual restaurant done right. Awesome and authentic Indian flavors with some fun twists. Pro Tip: Don't sleep on the eggplant! Cool range of drinks and sides that range from traditional (samosas) to more unique (vegan chai soft serve)! I am so happy they've opened up a second location near me. I will definitely be a regular. read more

Love the warm and inviting decor, and the food/drink even more! I subbed lamb meatballs in the Tikka Chance on Me with a side of garlic naan and it was exactly what I wanted to satisfy my craving for tasty Indian. The portions are generous and flavors are well balanced. I also enjoyed the variety of boozy and non-alcoholic drink options. Staff was super friendly and all were in masks. There is plenty of well-spaced outdoor seating too, which made for a safe and lovely dining experience - this is somewhere I'd happily dine solo or with friends for a mid-week pick me up. Highly recommend! read more

RASA - Fresh coconut water - Indian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Rasa used to be great. But now they skimp on the sauces so much that a bowl ends up a watery, flavorless mess. I was a big fan of the first shop in Navy Yard and was blown away by the quality ingredients and deep flavors. Now hardly any of that flavor or quality makes it in the bowl. I've come to the K street location 3 times the last six months, and tried 3 different combinations of proteins and sauces. All ended up bland because there was very little sauce. I don't know if this is a strategy to save money - in which case you'll lose my money - or the staff is doing it wrong. Either way, I won't be back. read more

Amazing food, great samosa chaat, mango sherbert is delish and the customer service, especially Glenda C (the manager) is wonderful. I love going here! read more

I'm so glad Rasa opened their second spot in DC! The decor and outdoor seating are so cute and inviting (and Covid friendly). Their food is always so delicious and portions are HUGE. definitely recommend the noodles and the turmeric shrimp. I'm also excited to try the ice cream and new cocktails! read more

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If you are looking for good Indian food and not fake American washed Indian food is, then don't come here. It wasn't bad tasting it's just that the chicken was bland and the spinach and chickpeas were very disappointing compared to the actual authentic and fresh versions of those dishes that any Indian can cook at home. I would not come here again. read more

We just ordered 3 bowls Veggie & Alloo along with garlic naan & 3 orders of mini samosas... sorry to say no thing was very good.. the samosas filling was ok however the dough wrap was too tough to eat the bowls are such a smart idea and if each of the items were good it could be delicious, sadly of the three adults none of us enjoyed any of it.. no one even ate half... the lentils were hard as rocks as if they were not even cooked... even the naan wasn't worthy.... very disappointing all that money and no one got dinner.. really sad... they have a very looong way to go to get this up to speed... I do not think we will try it again. good luck, We truly hope you can improve enough to stay in business. read more

Healthy, flavorful, unique, affordable, and fast. RASA is my favorite fast-casual restaurant in DC to grab lunch or meet with friends for an easy dinner. The service is always great and the owners are top notch people who genuinely care about building a better kind of restaurant business. Try the Tikka Chance On Me if you're new, or build your own bowl to test out all the unique Indian-inspired ingredients. And definitely get the masala chocolate chip cookies :) read more

Very unfortunately the worst Indian food I've had in my life. I got the tikka chance on me bowl and my friend got the Goa your own way bowl. Both were very bland and overly wet, but the Tikka bowl was basically a soup and there was a ton of liquid at the bottom. The decor is very cute and the store is colorful, but I would rather have an ugly bowl with delicious food in it than what I had here. Everything here was also severely overpriced for the amount of food given. The garlic naan and mango lassi were acceptable, but with how awful the main dishes were, I didn't really notice that much. The restaurant is a cross between a chipotle and Indian food, but in this case, just go for the Chipotle instead. read more

Excellent Indian take-out. Amazing flavor in the 'Tikka Chance on Me.' The spice coconut drink is served in a shaved coconut, making a beautiful accent to a lovely drink. Finally, get the garlic naan and use it to bat cleanup as a second napkin. read more

i am truly so so so SO disappointed in this place! i freaking love the RASA in navy yard and i was waiting for this place to open with baited breath. i finally went last night, and while its physically beautiful and has plenty of out door seating, thats where the good stuff ends--- i got shrimp that was literally soft and crumbly-- are you thinking "oh gross!", yea, so was i. Like i ate two and just had to throw it out (and ofcourse this was a To Go order, so by the time i got home i was too far to do anything about the bad quality. But shrimp that is too soft? like i mean not even rubbery or a little soft, like pure freaking mush... ahhhh, does that mean it was out there all day getting soft and gross? or was it just cooked too long? i dont know which is worse. and in navy yard their shrimp so perfect and firm and tasty. Disappointed is an understatement. But b/c i was so excited for this Rasa and b/c i really love their navy yard location, i also got the beef. Ummmm literally inedibly spicy-- and i am south asian! you know when something is so spicy you cant even taste it b/c all you can focus on is the heat? yea, it was that kind of spicy. Anyway, total bummer, i love the original location and had really looked forward to this one opening, but the quality is just not there. read more

RASA is super welcoming to activists and supportive of a more compassionate food system! We really enjoyed visiting them and appreciate their support of local advocacy! read more