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Rasika

633 D Street NW , Penn Quarter
Washington , D.C.
(202) 637-1222

<p>Bombay-born chef Vikram Sunderam has created a novel concept at this busy, buzzy home to sharp-dressed multiculturals: take Indian street food and dress it up with A-list ingredients like black cod and diver scallops, then pair the results with wine (although traditionalists won't go thirsty—Kingfisher beer is on the menu, too). Palak chaat, a tangy blend of crispy, barely fried baby spinach tossed with yogurt and tamarind, is a particular standout. Much of the fun comes from mixing and matching a multitude of small dishes: spicy kebabs, creamy curries, and Technicolor chutneys. Stick with these, as main courses offer less variety. Inventive martinis have a subtropical twist, like the Spicy Queen, spiked with star fruit and chili pepper.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> Skip the open kitchen (where seats are too low to see the cooking) and the bar (where tables are too low to eat comfortably), and grab a spot in the sleek, curry-toned main room.</p>

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From Food & Wine , OCT 2008

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Last updated October 2008

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