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Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Eclectic Indian fare in an elegant dining-room. Indra, the God of rain, graces the entrance. The North and South Indian dishes are made using special blend of spices by Chef Poonam. A full bar including four tap beers and Indian Wines to enhance your dining experience.
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74 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 74 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(35)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(24)
- great for lunch(22)
- neighborhood gem(19)
- fit for foodies(18)
- romantic(11)
- kid-friendly(4)
Rasoi Indian Kitchen Reviews List
Review 1 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Completely inhospitable
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a reservation for 9:45, walked in earlier in fact , at 9:30. Wanted to have a round of drinks while thinking about what to order. Only to be told that the kitchen closes at 9:30 and we have no time to mull over the menu, on protesting about our reservation being for 9:45 and therefore should be given the time, we were curtly informed that Open table reservations are not valid and therefore a 9:45 reservation can not be honored. The manager was having a bad day perhaps or there is a larger problem.Can't say.
We were fortunate to be served at all.
We were fortunate to be served at all.
Certainly not an experience to remember."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 2 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tastey with good service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very similar to Rasikas in selection and taste. We needed a place close to DAR Constitution Hall and this was a quick walk."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best EastvIndian Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The absolute BEST East Indian food I have ever had. Everything was so fresh, I could really taste the difference."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious! Must try the spinach!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious! Must try the spinach!"
Dined on 04/22/2013
2013
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Review 5 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had such a lovely time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had such a lovely time at Rasoi! We loved our waiter, very attentive and thoughtful service. I had the matar paneer, one of my comfort foods, and my husband had the lamb vindaloo. Both were on the spicy side, which I expected from the vindaloo but not from the paneer. Both were delicious. The vindaloo was a rich, red color and the lamb was very tender. Our server even brought us a Punjabi curry that he thought we'd like and a samosa, for free! All very very tasty. This is a gem in an otherwise bland food neighborhood!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I can't say enough about this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I can't say enough about this place! My favorite Indian restaurant is a little place in Kenmore Square (Boston) and food at Rasoi was just as good plus the atmosphere was much more pleasant! The service was attentative without being intrusive and very friendly. I will definitely come back next time I'm in town."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great. Try it.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great. Try it. I did the three courses for $25 and they're signature chicken dish was excellent. My wife had a lamb dish which was also fantastic."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
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Review 8 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice little spot for Indian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice little spot for Indian food."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Don't even try
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sorry ...its not even worth the to write a review"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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Review 10 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great meal! Flavors were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great meal! Flavors were incredible - they can make any dish spicier for you. We tried lots of different items, perfect for a group meal. Everyone walked away very happy and full. Cannot wait to go back!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2001
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really enjoyed a group dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Really enjoyed a group dinner at Rasoi. Food was great, and the staff were excellent."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 12 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A nice table for 5 was available.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A nice table for 5 was available. Food recommendations were good. Service was a bit slow but nice."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 13 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was very good, with a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very good, with a few different dishes than most Indian restaurants. The Pindi Chaal and the hot and sour cauliflower were excellent. The service was very good to start then it appeared we got lost in the shufgle for quite awhile until we flagged down a waiter to pay."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
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Review 14 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place, great food, great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great place, great food, great service. Our server was attentive and friendly and the food was great. I would definitely recommend Rasoi to others. We went on a Sunday night and it was fairly empty when we got there but soon after 3-4 other groups of people showed up. You would have thought we were the only people in the place though as the service didn't change and stayed top notch. Excellent food as well."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We needed a good place for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We needed a good place for a diverse Group that included Vegans and close to downtown AND DuPont Circle area. Rasoi worked perfectly and the food was delicious. Service was excellent!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My friends and I came here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My friends and I came here to have dinner and catch up after not seeing each other for a long time. It was the perfect atmosphere to be able to enjoy delicious food and be able to talk. We didn't feel rushed at all and our waitress was really nice, personable and took great care of us. The food was really great, we all enjoyed our selections. We all had the vegetarian and vegan meals, so I can only speak to those. There were also happy hour specials that we could take advantage of at our table. I'd recommend this place for anyone who wants a delicious dinner somewhere quiet enough to hear each other. I will be back again!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 17 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quality food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Originally i jad hoped to go to another popular indian restaurant but could not get a reservation. i am glad i had to look for an alternatove and found this restaurant.it had excellent food and service. The waiter made valuable suggestions. While the prices were a bit higher than I have found at some other Indian restaurants, the food was worth the price. I look forward to returning."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best lunch buffet in Washington DC
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They have a weekday buffet that is the best buffet I've ever had; and I've been to most of the DMV restaurants.It was so good we got half of our office to go back for lunch the very next day."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Got an Open Table reservation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Got an Open Table reservation for 8pm on a Saturday, which was not necessary. It wasn't empty, but there were certainly plenty of tables available. We started with the vegetable samosa and the aloo tikki chaat, both were great, but the vegetable samosa is definitely an order I'd get again. We ordered the lamb vindaloo and masala pepper gosht with the spinach naan. Both lamb dishes were good, but I've certainly had better naan. Paired with Australian Shiraz, it was a great meal."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
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Review 20 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not a bad place for Indian
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not a bad place for Indian buffet for lunch. Go there if nearby, but not a place that you should go out of your way to try. Dinner menu can get very expensive very quickly."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2005
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Review 21 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed the meal and the menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the meal and the menu had a few different dishes not always found in standard indian restaurant fare which we enjoyed."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 22 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great buffet downtown
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a fantastic Indian buffet and the service is friendly & efficient."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 23 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Give your review a title (optional)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Rasoi's food was delicious and their service attentive, but unintrusive. Thoroughly enjoyed it."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 24 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Indian: Good Food, Great Value
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All of the food on the menu was excellent. I learned to like Indian food while based in London while my friend was very new to it. She enjoyed her chiken tika and I had a vegetarian dish. The waitstaff was very helpful especially to her making a good selection. However, we were surprised there were not more customers as our reservation was for 7.30. The restaurant lacked that certain buzz that comes with a reasonable number of customers. However, perhaps the restaurant is new or there is some other valid reason. If you like Indian or what to give it a try, this is good place for you. Also, great value for money."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
food was great portions were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food was great portions were extremely small compared to other Indian places I've been to."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 26 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It was a decent restaraunt.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a decent restaraunt. But the only thing memorable was how cold it was, I put on my peacoat at one point."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 27 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was pefect - great location
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was pefect - great location - easy to find - it was a special occassion and I flowers delivered to the restraurant - requested that they be brought over after drinks were served - everything went as requested and we received the best of service - so much personal attention - the servers went out of their way to suggest dinner, appetizers...great place, great environment! You have to go there AND the food...SUPERB!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My only negative was the high
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My only negative was the high salt content."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2008
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Review 29 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food. Convenient
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food. Convenient location. I would go back there and recommend it to others."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I booked a party of 6 but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I booked a party of 6 but at the last minute 3 extras joined us. The staff dealt with this very well and accommodated us fully despite a full restaurant. Great service!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2002
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good Indian food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I arrived for an early lunch and the place was not full at all. By the time I left, however, there was a line of people waiting. Most of the diners I was able to be observe opted for the lunch buffet, but I chose to order from the regular menu. I had a spicy lamb dish and it was delicious. The naan bread is extra, but totally worth it. Perhaps I'll try the buffet on my next visit."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2007
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 32 for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Nothing worth writing about.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"Nothing worth writing about. PLease avoid at all costs...not one element was impressive."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rasoi Indian Kitchen
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate