Taking the Sanskrit version of the word "flavor," Rasika is an exclusive Indian restaurant located in the center of D.C., only three miles from Waugh Chapel. The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on all days for lunch and 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. for dinner. Rusika serves traditional Indian cuisine including gourmet curries, moilee, kebabs and masala dishes. Guests can also enjoy the lounge after hours with fine spirits and limited appetizers.
Serving both Caribbean and Indian cuisine, the Bombay Club has been visited by politicians and celebrities alike over its years of service. Guests can enjoy curry dishes, spiced rum barbecue sauce on traditional steak-house dishes and Caribbean jerk-style stews. Guests also have the option of choosing from the wide variety of spirits and desserts at the Bombay Club. The Bombay Club employs some of the finest chefs of the Indian genre, with specialty dishes in Goan fish and Parsi meat preparation.
Located on the northwestern edge of D.C., Mehak Indian Restaurant offers a quainter atmosphere with many fine Indian dishes. Guests can also rent out a private room for small parties or meetings and enjoy discounts on drinks and appetizers. Patrons can choose from one of the many fine dishes that Mehak has to offer, including tikka chicken, lentil soups, lamb curry and stir fries in a traditional style of Indian cuisine.
Aroma is an Indian restaurant located in the center of Washington and offers dining rooms specifically suited for business-based clientele. The restaurant also offers the opportunity for in-house parties and special catering opportunities. Guests can choose from a cheaper menu than most Indian restaurants in the area, with plates priced around $15, as of February 2011. Patrons can enjoy local fish dressed up with curry, tandoori dishes and lamb seekh kebabs.
