621580 Thu May 21 08:18:02 -0700 2009 12 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 4703334 I'm finally trying Rasika tomorrow night for the first time. My boyfriend and I have been trying to go there for months now but every time he's in town they are either booked or closed. This time I planned well in advance! So the question is: What should I order? I know about the spinach dish and chocolate samosa that chickenkabob always talks about. But what else? Also do you order multiple dishes and share (like we traditionally do at say, Heritage, or other Indian restaurants) or is it more 1 dish per person? We usually will get 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and a dessert (or 2 if they look really good and we are not full)...but not sure if that's how the dishes are usually ordered at Rasika. Can't wait to report back to all of you about what we thought! Thu May 21 08:18:02 -0700 2009 76776 Elyssa 1 4703380 Their tasting menu is actually pretty reasonably priced. When we went for the first time, my husband ordered the meat one and I ordered the vegetable one so that we could try a lot. They have overlap in terms of apps and desserts, if I recall, so we asked our waiter if we could substitute so that we could try a lot, and he readily agreed. Feel comfortable asking the waiters. They're great, and sometimes it can be hard to tell how spicy something will be from the description. Thu May 21 08:32:09 -0700 2009 4703334 87249 katecm 1 4703402 Definitely get the spinach chaat(Palak Chaat). Also get the bread basket to soak up all the delicious sauces you'll be having. We had an amazing duck (Narangi Duck) , perfectly spicy. Their vegetarian dishes are really impressive and we ordered a few to go with the bread, rather then just getting two entrees. If you like lentils you must have the Dal Makhani. If you like the Indian style home made cheer, go for Paneer Tawa Masala. I've also heard really good things about the black cod and the fish stew, but have not tried either. Their wine list is one of the best. Enjoy! Thu May 21 08:36:45 -0700 2009 4703334 294523 tastyDC 2 4703752 Duck is one of my favorite meats and I've never had it in an Indian restaurant so I might have to check that out. Thu May 21 10:12:35 -0700 2009 4703402 76776 Elyssa 1 4703433 we're going next week - what's the dress code? Can he wear jeans and a polo? Can I wear jeans and a nice blouse? Or do we have to get dressed up for this place? Thu May 21 08:47:28 -0700 2009 4703334 51422 Jeserf 2 4703438 You can definitely wear jeans, just make sure everything else is fairly nice. Thu May 21 08:49:06 -0700 2009 4703433 87249 katecm 3 4703641 I was planning on wearing a ripped concert tshirt and some chuck taylors. darn. Thu May 21 09:40:59 -0700 2009 4703438 51422 Jeserf 4 4703769 In that case, I can recommend some other places where you'll fit right in! Thu May 21 10:16:49 -0700 2009 4703641 87249 katecm 5 4703807 thanks - I was kidding. I know where those places are. Taking my better half to Rasika for his birthday - way more veggie options there than our usual Indian spot. Thu May 21 10:28:26 -0700 2009 4703769 51422 Jeserf 6 4703816 Yes, I was kidding too, silly. Rasika is the perfect birthday spot. Thu May 21 10:32:58 -0700 2009 4703807 87249 katecm 7 4703849 Good! I'm taking my bf there as well for a belated birthday dinner. Hopefully they'll remember to but a candle in his samosa :) Thu May 21 10:44:11 -0700 2009 4703816 76776 Elyssa 8 4703890 We went for an anniversary the first time, and they treated us really specially, with gratis champagne cocktails, and just a very charming welcome. Thu May 21 10:57:38 -0700 2009 4703849 87249 katecm 8 4704405 ha fun idea with the semosa. The desserts there look lame, so we're having a surprise cupcake/welcome home from Iraq party since we've never had one...cupcakes are better than gulab jamon...heh Thu May 21 13:20:40 -0700 2009 4703849 51422 Jeserf