Menu
Rasika Penn Quarter
We will be happy to recommend wine pairings to complement your menu selections.
Lunch
Open for Indoor and patio seating.
Tawa-Griddle
$12
Ragda Pattice
Spiced potato / chick peas / tamarind date / mint chutney
$12
$10
Cauliflower Bezule
Mustard seeds / green chilies / curry leaves
$10
$12
Avocado Banana Chaat
Cumin / red chili powder / tamarind / date chutney
$12
$12
Hare Mattar Seb Tikki
Green peas / chana dal / green apple murabba
$12
$12
Tawa Baingan
Eggplant / spiced potato / olive oil / peanut sauce
$12
$14
Fish Chutneywala
Seabass / mint / cilantro / coconut / kachumber salad
$14
$14
Crab Pepper Masala
Chesapeake Bay crab / black pepper / curry leaf oil
$14
$14
Scallop Balchao
Bay scallop / peri peri masala / rice vermicelli
$14
$12
Purple Potato Dosa
Mustard seeds / curry leaves / coconut chutney
$12
$14
Kolkata Lamb Roll
Broiled lamb / kachumber salad / mint chutney
$14
Entrees
$22
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Chili / garlic / garam masala / mint chutney
$22
$20
Chicken Pista Korma
Cashew nuts / pistachio / green cardamom
$20
$36
Tandoori lamb chops 2 pcs
Mace / cardamom / cashew nuts / ginger
$36
$26
Scottish Tandoori Salmon
Kashmiri Chilies / cinnamon / black pepper
$26
$24
Mixed Grill
Tandoori Salmon/Chicken Tikka/ Truffle Seekh Kebab
$24
$26
Halibut Goan Curry
Coconut / Kashmiri chili / tamarind
$26
$26
Red Snapper Polichattu
Curry leaves / garlic / lemon cashew nut rice
$26
$26
Shrimp Kerala Curry
Charred onion / ground lentils / coriander seeds
$26
$38
Black Cod
Fresh dill / honey / star anise / red wine vinegar
$38
$36
Lobster Hawa Mahal
Onion / tomato / ginger / green chili
$36
$20
Chicken Makhani
Broiled chicken / tomato / fenugreek
$20
$20
Chicken Green Masala
Mint / coriander / ground spices
$20
$20
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tomato/ onion / bell pepper / fenugreek
$20
$22
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic chicken / basmati rice / saffron / raita
$22
$22
Lamb Roganjosh
Kashmiri chili / fennel / caramelized onion
$22
$28
Saoji Lamb Shank
Stone flower / sesame seeds / nutmeg / star anise
$28
$29
Duck Vindaloo
Peri-Peri Masala / pearl onions / coconut rice
$29
Sigri-barbeque
$14
Mango Shrimp
Fresh mango / cashew nuts / ginger / mint chutney
$14
$12
Spicy Reshmi Kebab
Minced chicken / mint / coriander / green chilies
$12
$12
Truffle Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb / garam masala / truffle oil
$12
$12
Paneer Shashlik
Marinated cottage cheese / onions / peppers
$12
House-Made Chutneys
$2.5
/
$6
Eggplant Ginger Chutney
Two sizes
$2.5
/
$6
$2.5
/
$6
Tomato/golden raisin chutney
Two sizes
$2.5
/
$6
$2.5
/
$6
Mango Chutney
Two sizes
$2.5
/
$6
$6
Papadums
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$6
Breads
$5
Naan
.
$5
$5
Roti
.
$5
$6
Garlic Naan with Herbs
.
$6
$6
Laccha
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$6
$6
Mint Paratha
.
$6
$6
Onion and Sage
.
$6
$6
Truffle Naan
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$6
$6
Chili and Olive Oil Naan
.
$6
$8
Goat Cheese Kulcha
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$8
Chaat-Savories
$10
Sev Batata Puri
Crispy biscuits / potatoes / raw mangoes / gram flour vermicelli / chutneys
$10
$14
Palak Chaat
Crispy baby spinach / sweet yogurt / tamarind / date chutney
$14
$10
Sweet Potato Samosa
Phyllo pastry/ cranberry chutney
$10
Vegetarian Entrees / Side Dishes
$18
/
$10
Eggplant Kozhambu
Mustard / Fennel / tamarind / curry leaves
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Bhindi Ka Lonj
Okra / caramelized onion / black pepper / fresh lemon juice
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Gobhi Mattar
Cauliflower / green peas / cumin / ginger
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Malai Palak
Spinach / garlic / green chili / onions
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Makhana Kaju Kofta
Potato dumplings / puffed lotus seeds / cashew nut
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Butternut Squash Bharta
Smoked butternut / onion / tomato / walnut
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Cabbage Kadhi
Savoi cabbage fritters/ tempered yoghurt
$18
/
$10
$20
Paneer Mirch Ka Salan
Cottage cheese / peanut / desiccated coconut/ jalapeno
$20
$20
Gujrati Undhiyu
Sweet potato / green plantain / snow peas / carrot / green masala
$20
$18
/
$10
Dal Makhani
Lentils / tomato / garlic / fenugreek
$18
/
$10
$8
/
$5
Cucumber Raita
Cucumber / yogurt relish
$8
/
$5
Rice
$5
Basmati Rice
.
$5
$6
Vegetable Pulao
.
$6
$7
Lemon Cashew Nut Rice
.
$7
Grand Menu
Four course Tasting Menu
Available till 9.30 PM.
75 / 65
$40
Wine Pairing Option
.
$40
Chef's Table
Six Course Tasting Menu
Available till 9.30 PM.
90 / 80
$50
Wine Pairing Option
.
$50
Dinner
Open for indoor and patio seating.
Tawa-Griddle
$12
Ragda Pattice
Spiced potato / chick peas / tamarind date / mint chutney
$12
$12
Avocado Banana Chaat
Cumin / red chili powder / tamarind / date chutney
$12
$12
Tawa Baingan
Eggplant / spiced potato / olive oil / peanut sauce
$12
$12
Hare Mattar Seb Tikki
Green peas / chana dal / green apple murabba
$12
$14
Fish Chutneywala
Sea bass / Coconut / mint / cilantro / kachumber salad
$14
$14
Crab Pepper Masala
Chesapeake Bay crab / black pepper / curry leaf oil
$14
$14
Kolkata Lamb Roll
Broiled lamb / kachumber salad / mint chutney
$14
$12
Purple Potato Dosa
Mustard seeds / curry leaves / coconut chutney
$12
$14
Scallop Balchao
Bay scallops/ peri-peri masala/ rice vermicelli
$14
Entrees
$22
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Chili / garlic / garam masala / mint chutney
$22
$20
Chicken Pista Korma
Cashew nuts / pistachio / green cardamom
$20
$38
Tandoori lamb chops 2 pcs
Mace / cardamom / cashew nuts / ginger
$38
$27
Tandoori Scottish Salmon
Kashmiri Chilies / cinnamon / yoghurt
$27
$24
Mixed Grill
Tandoori Salmon/ Chicken Tikka/ Truffle Seekh Kebab
$24
$30
Halibut Goan Curry
Coconut / kashmiri chili / tamarind
$30
$28
Red Snapper Polichattu
Curry leaves / garlic / green chili / lemon cashew rice
$28
$26
Shrimp Kerala Curry
Charred onion / ground lentils / coriander seeds
$26
$38
Black Cod
Fresh dill / honey / star anise / red wine vinegar
$38
$36
Lobster Hawa Mahal
Onion / tomato / ginger / green chili
$36
$21
Chicken Makhani
Broiled chicken / tomato / fenugreek
$21
$21
Chicken Green Masala
Mint / coriander / ground spices
$21
$21
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tomato / onion/ bell pepper / egg white
$21
$22
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice / raita
$22
$22
Lamb Roganjosh
Kashmiri chili/ fennel /caramelized onions
$22
$28
Saoji Lamb Shank
Stone flower / sesame seeds / nutmeg / star anise
$28
$30
Duck Vindaloo
Peri-Peri Masala / pearl onions / coconut rice
$30
Sigri-barbeque
$14
Mango Shrimp
Fresh mango / cashew nuts / ginger / mint chutney
$14
$12
Spicy Reshmi Kebab
Minced chicken / mint / coriander / green chilis
$12
$12
Truffle Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb / garam masala / truffle oil
$12
$12
Paneer Shashlik
Marinated cottage cheese / onions / peppers
$12
House-Made Chutneys
$2.5
/
$6
Eggplant Ginger Chutney
Two sizes
$2.5
/
$6
$2.5
/
$6
Tomato/golden raisin chutney
Two sizes
$2.5
/
$6
$2.5
/
$6
Mango Chutney
Two sizes
$2.5
/
$6
$6
Papadums
.
$6
Breads
$5
Naan
.
$5
$5
Roti
.
$5
$6
Garlic Naan with Herbs
.
$6
$6
Laccha Paratha
.
$6
$6
Mint Paratha
.
$6
$6
Onion and Sage
.
$6
$6
Truffle Naan
.
$6
$6
Chili and Olive Oil Naan
.
$6
$8
Goat Cheese Kulcha
.
$8
Chaat-Savories
$10
Sev Batata Puri
Crispy biscuits / potatoes / raw mangoes / gram flour vermicelli / chutneys
$10
$12
Cauliflower Bezule
Mustard seeds / green chilies / curry leaves
$12
$15
Palak Chaat
Crispy baby spinach / sweet yogurt / tamarind / date chutney
$15
$10
Sweet Potato Samosa
Phyllo pastry/ cranberry chutney
$10
Vegetarian Entrees / Side Dishes
$18
/
$10
Eggplant Kozhambu
Mustard / Fennel / tamarind / curry leaves
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Bhindi Ka Lonj
Okra / caramelized onion / fresh lemon juice / black pepper
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Gobhi Mattar
Cauliflower / green peas / cumin / ginger
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Malai Palak
Spinach / garlic / green chili / onions
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Butternut Squash Bharta
Smoked butternut /onion / tomato / walnuts
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Makhana Kaju Kofta
Potato dumplings / puffed lotus seeds / cashew nut
$18
/
$10
$20
Paneer Mirch Ka Salan
Cottage cheese/ peanut / desiccated coconut/ jalapeno
$20
$20
Gujrati Undhiyu
Sweet potato / green plantain / snow peas / carrot / green masala
$20
$18
/
$10
Cabbage Kadhi
Savoi cabbage fritters/ tempered yoghurt
$18
/
$10
$18
/
$10
Dal Makhani
Lentils / tomato / garlic / fenugreek
$18
/
$10
$8
/
$5
Cucumber Raita
Cucumber / yogurt relish
$8
/
$5
Rice
$5
Basmati Rice
.
$5
$6
Vegetable Pulao
.
$6
$7
Lemon Cashew Nut Rice
.
$7
Grand Menu
$75
/
$65
Four course Tasting Menu
Available till 9.30 PM.
$75
/
$65
$40
Wine Pairing Option
.
$40
Chef's Table
$90
/
$80
Six Course Tasting Menu
Available till 9.30 PM.
$90
/
$80
Wine Pairing Option
50
We are offering some Brunch Special's in addition to our regular Menu.
Sunday Brunch
$18
Egg Temptation
Egg pancake / scrambled egg / pao
$18
$18
Keema Mattar Toastie
Spiced lamb mince /green peas/ curry slaw
$18
$18
Moghlai Paratha
Chicken tikka / eggs / kachumber / mint chutney
$18
$18
Paneer Bhurjee Uttapam
Rice lentil pancake / masala cottage cheese / tomato chutney
$18
$16
Kesar Pista French Toast
Pista barfi / brioche / saffron maple syrup / berry compote
$16
$8
Fresh Juice Of The Day
$8
MimaMango $16.00
Sunday Brunch Cocktails
Mango / homemade lemon syrup / Cava
$16.00
Spicy Bloody Pama
Ginger-Pear Belvedere / Pama / Tomato
$16.00
$16.00
Imli Margarita
Jimador / Orange liqueur / Tamarind Syrup
$16.00
We are offering a special Price Fixe Menu $60 on Mother's Day. Children menu (ages 8-12 years) @ $30 per person.
Mother's Day Brunch Menu
Tax and tip not included. Rasika Penn Quarter will be open from 11:00 am - 2.15 pm for Lunch and 4:30 pm - 9:15 pm for Dinner.
Please select one from each course.
Mother's Day Price Fixe Menu
Brioche
/
sunny side eggs
/
cheese chili sauce
Appetizer
Egg Kejriwal
Brioche
/
sunny side eggs
/
cheese chili sauce
Achari Murgh Seekh
Scallop Balchao
Bay scallops / Peri-Peri masala / rice vermicelli
Achari Murgh Seekh
Lamb
/
Bengal gram
/
garam masala
/
mint chutney
Chicken / green chili pickle / caramelized onions
Shikampuri Kebab
Lamb
/
Bengal gram
/
garam masala
/
mint chutney
Palak Chaat
Paneer Dosa
Mustard seeds / curry leaves / coconut chutney
Palak Chaat
Crispy baby spinach / sweet yogurt / tamarind / date chutney
Onions
/
tomatoes
/
curry leaves
/
black pepper
Entrée
Shrimp Pepper Fry
Onions
/
tomatoes
/
curry leaves
/
black pepper
Murgh Adraki
Halibut Goan Curry
Coconut / Kashmiri Chili / Tamarind
Murgh Adraki
Onion
/
tomato
/
fenugreek powder
Chicken / caramelized onions / ginger
Chicken Tikka Masala
Onion
/
tomato
/
fenugreek powder
Saoji Lamb Curry
Lamb Soweta
Black cardamom / clove / green chili / fresh corn
Saoji Lamb Curry
Kela Kadi
/
Butternut Squash Bharta
/
Bhindi Ka Launj
/
Cholar Dal
Stone flower / sesame seeds / coriander / dessicated coconut
Veg Thali
Kela Kadi
/
Butternut Squash Bharta
/
Bhindi Ka Launj
/
Cholar Dal
All Entrées will be served with Bread and Pulao Rice
Saffron Panna Cotta
/
Pista Halwa Tart
/
Chocolate Coconut Kulfi
Dessert
Dessert Sampler
Saffron Panna Cotta
/
Pista Halwa Tart
/
Chocolate Coconut Kulfi
Three-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu $90 per person /Gratuity and tax are not included. For Wine Pairing, please add an additional $50 per person
Amuse Bouche
Avacado Bhel
Onion / cucumber / tomato / puffed rice
Appetizer: non-vegetarian
Pondicherry Shrimp Vada
Curry leaves / mustard seeds / coconut chutney
Kandhari Tawa Sea Bass
Pomegranade / beetroot / masala potatoes
Kalimiri Boti Kebab
Tandoori Lamb / black pepper / cashew nut
Murg Meethi Tikka
Chicken / dry fenugreek / egg / mint chutney
Appetizer: vegetarian
Truffle Aloo Bonda
Potato fritters / garlic / green chili / truffle shavings
Tandoori Bharwan Khumb
Cremini mushrooms / goat cheese / sweet mint chutney
Palak Chaat
Crispy spinach / date tamarind chutney / sweet yogurt
Entree: non-vegetarian
Accompanied with Green Pea Pulao / Tomato & Artichoke Kulcha / Hari Mirch Paratha
Chingri Malai Curry
Onions / bay leaf / red chili / coconut milk
Dover Sole Malabari
Mustard seeds / fennel / malt vinegar / curry leaves
Dhakai Morog Roast
Chicken / caramelized onions / cashew nuts / yoghurt
Laal Maas
Lamb Chops / Kashmiri chili / black cardamom
Coorgi Pork
Duroc pork / aged balsamic / cinnamon / cloves
Entree: Vegetarian
Accompanied with Green Pea Pulao / Tomato & Artichoke Kulcha / Hari Mirch Paratha
Asparagus Jhalfrezi
Bell peppers / onions / tomatoes / red chili
Paneer Labang Latika
Cottage cheese / cloves / cashew nut
Shahi Nadru Kofta
Lotus Stem / tomato / coconut
Pindi Chole
Chick-Peas / chana masala / ginger / green chili
Dessert Sampler
Saffron Pista Baba
Rose Kulfi
Coconut Chocolate Crunch
Paan Truffle
Wine List
Bar Menu
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A 20% Service Charge will be added to your bill. The entire charge goes to increasing the wages of our service employees to above the current minimum wage for all employees in DC. Additional tips are not expected, but are always appreciated.