Andrew P.
Yelp
Yay, RASA is here!!! Their grand opening was this week, right in MoCo... I have to say, I first discovered them at a Yelp event several years ago at their very first location in Navy Yard, DC. They're essentially fast casual Indian food.... but with a couple of bonuses! In addition to being able to build your own (BYO) or pick from staff favorite bowls, they have soft served ice cream. And we're not just talking about your typical vanilla or chocolate -- we're talking Mango Lassi and Masala Chai... and you can swirl the two! And get this -- they're vegan! Specifically, they're oat-based. Mango is my favorite fruit, but between those two, the Masala Chai is actually the superior one -- now don't get me wrong, both are still amazing.
Oh, the other bonus is a bar. Not only can you get a fresh coconut and have them spike it for you, but there are yummy cocktails like tamarind margaritas and masala gin & tonics (game changer, seriously). The beer and wine are slightly cheaper, but the cocktails are $10 and up, so hopefully a happy hour surfaces in the future :). But enough about the cocktails, let's get back to the bowls.
Like other fast casual restaurants, you have a variety of options to choose from. I'll just name from of my favorites -- ginger shrimp, lemon turmeric rice, supergrains, SWEET POTATO TIKKI (vegan), charred eggplant, samosas, coconut ginger sauce, spiced chickpeas, sauteed spinach... I've said a lot already, but there's so much more. Their food is nothing short of delicious, and I'm so glad Sahil and Rahul brought this place home! I wish them all the success!