Rasika West End

Borrowed from the ancient Sanskrit dialect, 'Rasika' literally translates as 'flavors'. Indeed, this Indian cuisine restaurant lives up to its name and hype. A brainchild of Ashok Bajaj, this upscale Asian eatery is led by Vikram Sunderam, a celebrated chef who has been bestowed with the prestigious award for the best chef from the mid-Atlantic. The well-laid out dining space is decked up with...

"Only superlatives" describe the "mind-blowing" "modern Indian" food that gives diners a "mouthgasm" at this "wildly popular", "classy" Penn Quarter destination (and its newer cosmopolitan West End sister) that has diners "salivating" for dishes like its crispy spinach; "luxurious" appointments, "knowledgeable" servers and a sommelier "savant" create a "sophisticated" environment that further...

Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj elevates the level of fine dining in DC --- and affordable dining at that --- with Rasika West End. The original destination in Penn Quarter, with its headliner chef Vikram Sunderam, has the air of a slightly comfortable neighborhood eatery, while this West End outpost has a completely different presentation with a touch of modern zing; crafty overhead lighting yielding...

Rasika, which is derived from Sanskrit meaning "flavors, " is the award-winning modern Indian restaurant owned by Ashok Bajaj. Leading the kitchen is Group Executive Chef Vikram Sunderam, a 2012 nominee for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic from the James Beard Foundation. Rasika has consistently earned four stars in the coveted Dining Guide of The Washington Post, and is in the top tier of Washingtonian...

The name "Rasika" is derived from Sanskrit language meaning "flavors".

Rasika West End, which opened in March 2012, is the new sister restaurant to Rasika, the award-winning modern Indian restaurant owned by Ashok Bajaj. Bajaj was recently named by both Washingtonian and Washington City Paper as "Restaurateur of the Year" and nationally, he is a three-time James Beard Foundation nominee for...