Rasika West End Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Rasika West End, an Indian restaurant in Washington, DC, offering a diverse selection of dishes. With options like Masala Idli, Palak Chaat, and Lamb Kathi Roll, the appetizers and griddle items showcase the flavors of India. Customers rave about the crispy spinach in the Palak Chaat and the delicious okra and saag paneer. The restaurant is known for consistent, well-prepared, and spiced food that leaves diners satisfied. Special dishes like Cranberry Samosas and Pork Vindaloo are highly recommended. The menu also caters to vegan and vegetarian preferences, making it a popular choice among all diners. Visit Rasika West End for a hip and flavorful dining experience with top-notch service and innovative twists on traditional Indian cuisine.
Appetizers
Masala Idli
Onion, tomatoes, coconut chutney, sambhar.
Kurkuri Kichdi
Basmati rice, lentils, tempered yogurt, mango pickle.
Palak Chaat
Crispy baby spinach, yogurt, tamarind, date.
Crispy Lamb Roll
Tandoori lamb - onion - green chili - tomato chutney
Onion Tomato Uttapam
Rice lentil pancakes - onion - tomato - green chiles
Gujarati Kholka
Steamed lentil cake - ginger - green chilies - mint cilantro chutney
Kerala Salmon Cakes
Curry leaves - fennel - spiced hollandaise
Sweet Potato Samosa
Ginger - green chili - cranberry chutney
Ragda Pattice
Spiced potato pattice - yellow peas - chutneys
Crab Poha
Pressed rice - mustard seeds - curry leaves - coconut chutney
Tandoori Chicken Peri-Peri
Kashmiri chilies - malt vinegar - cucumber relish
Sev Batata Puri
Crispy biscuits - potatoes - raw mangoes gram flour vermicelli - chutneys.
Avocado Banana Chaat
Cumin - red chili powder - tamarind - date chutney.
Chaat-Savories
Tawa-Griddle
Lamb Kathi Roll
Tandoori lamb - roti - mint chutney.
Kabuli Tikki
Garbanzo - mint - cilantro - green chili.
Cauliflower Uttapam
Rice lentil pancake - tomato chutney.
Crab Pepper Masala
Chesapeake bay crab - black pepper - curry leaf oil.
Dover Sole Chutneywala
Coconut - mint - cilantro - kachumber salad.
Cauliflower Bezule
Mustard seeds - green chilies - curry leaves.
Tawa Baingan
Eggplant - spiced potato - olive oil - peanut sauce.
Karwari Scallop
Red chilies - tamarind - karwari chutney.
Kheema Gotala
Minced lamb - scrambled eggs - ginger green chiles.
Pao Bhaji
Vegetables - bhaji masala - toasted bread
Chicken Kathi Roll
Chicken tikka - tomatoes - mint chutney
Pao / Kathi
Sunday Curries
Lamb Kashmiri
Carmelized Onions - ginger powder - fennel powder
Seafood Curry
Coconut - green chili - ginger - curry leaves
Rasika Thali
Vegetable ananas korma - palak paneer - dal dhungaree
Chicken Green Curry
Cilantro - coconut milk - cloves - cardamom
Basmati Rice
Lemon Cashew Nut Rice
Contain nuts.
Vegetable Pulao
Rice
Vegetarian / Side Dishes
Dakshini Idiappam
String hoppers - curry leaves - green chili - coconut milk.
Malai Palak
Spinach - garlic - green chili - onions.
Sweet Potato Roast
Red chili - caramelized onion - black pepper.
Bhindi Amchoor
Sliced okra - dry mango powder.
Gobhi Mattar
Cauliflower - green peas - cumin - ginger.
Vegetable Patia
Seasonal vegetable - tomato - jaggery.
Makkai Kofta
Sweet corn - cashew nut - garam masala.
Dal Makhani
Lentils - tomato - garlic - fenugreek.
Eggplant Chili Garlic
Indian eggplant - onions - ginger - green chili.
Cucumber Raita
Cucumber - yogurt relish.
Coconut Jaggery Pancakes
Fresh coconut - cardamom - caramel
Eggs Kejiriwal
Special from The Royal Willingdon Sports Club, Mumbai Cheese chili toast - sunny side eggs
Spinach Egg Curry
Onion - tomatoes - baby spinach
Masala Omelet Sandwich
Onion - tomatoes - green chilies
Brunch Specials
Entrees
Mixed Grill
Tandoori salmon - chicken tikka hariyali - seekh kebab.
Lobster Hawa Mahal
Onion - tomato - ginger - green chili.
Red Snapper Reshad
Peri-peri masala - shrimp - masala bhaat.
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Contains nuts. Mace - cardamom - cashew nuts - ginger.
Bengali Shrimp Curry
Onion seeds - fennel - cumin.
Murgh Mussalam
Contain nuts. Tandoori chicken - saffron - cashew nuts - quail eggs.
Papeta Gosht
Lamb - potatoes - coconut milk.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Chili - garlic - garam masala - mint chutney.
Black Cod
Fresh dill - honey - star anise - red wine vinegar.
Chicken Makhani
Broiled chicken - tomato - fenugreek.
Halibut Kerala Curry
Coconut - kashmiri chilies - mustard seeds.
Nalli Gosht
Lamb shank - mace - saffron.
Duck Vindaloo
This dish contains nuts. Peri-peri masala - pearl onions - coconut rice.
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic chicken - basmati rice - saffron - raita.
Tandoori Salmon
Kashmiri chilies - cinnamon - black pepper.
Lamb Achari
Pickling spices - green chili - mustard oil.
Chicken Green Masala
Chicken - mint - coriander - ground spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala
National dish of England.
Bread Basket
Garlic, plain, onion sage
Bacon Chili Kulcha
Muska Pao
toasted buttered bread
Tandoori Roti / Naan
Goat Cheese Kulcha
Roti
Garlic Naan with Herbs
Mint Paratha
Truffle Naan
Naan
Onion and Sage
Chili and Olive Oil Naan
Laccha
Amritsari Kulcha
Potatoes - cauliflower - pomegranate powder.
Breads
Sigri-Barbeque
Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb - garam masala - mint chutney.
Mango Shrimp
Contains nuts. Fresh mango - cashew nut - ginger - mint chutney.
Chicken Tikka Hariyali
Cilantro - basil - cashew nut.
Paneer Shashlik
Marinated cottage cheese - onions - peppers.
Spicy Reshmi Kebab
Minced chicken - mint - coriander - green chili.
Eggplant Ginger Chutney
Tomato/golden Raisin Chutney
Mango Chutney
House-Made Chutneys
Desserts
Date and Toffee Pudding
Berries.
Home Made Sorbets and Ice Creams
Pista Kulfi
Contain nuts. Saffron rabdi.
Mango Rasmalai
Contain nuts. Mango mousse, pistachio.
Apple Jalebi
Contain nuts. Cardamom ice cream. Beignet.
Carrot Halwa
Contain nuts. Saffron sabayon, cardamom ice cream.
Gulab Jamun
Contain nuts. Cardamom ice cream.
Chocolate Panna Cotta
Contain nuts. Cinnamon, nutmeg, almond, caramel cookie.
Apple Jalebi (Beignet)
Contain nuts. Cardamom ice cream.