Rasika (Penn Quarter)
Rasika
A modern Indian restaurant opened in 2005, featured in the Michelin Guide, with its crispy palak chaat as a long-standing signature.
Operated by Ashok Bajaj, the original Penn Quarter location opened in 2005 near the metro station, offering a lively atmosphere suitable for both friendly gatherings and business dinners. The most popular dish is the palak chaat: crispy baby spinach topped with sweet yogurt, tamarind, and date chutneys, priced at approx. $16. The Michelin Guide praises its spiced kebabs, curries, and lamb rogan josh, and highly recommends the naan, suggesting ordering an extra portion. Lunch is served daily except Saturdays, which open for dinner only. It is within walking distance of the museums around the National Mall. There is another branch in the West End; this entry is for the original D Street location.
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Fri 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:30; Sat 16:30-22:30; Sun 11:30-14:30, 16:30-21:30
Nearby sights
- National Archives Museum
- National Gallery of Art
- Ford's Theatre
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Air and Space Museum
- Freer Gallery of Art
- National Museum of Women in the Arts
- National Museum of American History