Service was excellent! Food was great. They do need a couple of dishes that aren't hot/spicy for diners who can't take the heat!
Winnie
We've been to Rasa several times. Overall, we always enjoyed the dishes and found the drinks interesting. The ambiance and noisy level downstairs are fine, but the acoustics upstairs is very bad and not conducive to conversations, especially among people with some hearing impairment.
Sharin
Overall our experience was very good and Rasa continues to be one of my favorite restaurants. We ordered the cauliflower, corn fritter and calamari to start. The cauliflower and corn fritter were both very good but we didn't care for the calamari. The batter on it was chewy and tasteless. We have had the calamari before and it was much better. Not sure why they changed the preparation but hopefully they will go back to the original. We then had the basil dosa which they offered to pre slice into 4 portions making it much easier to share and it was delicious. We also had the rack of lamb and butter chicken and they were both very good.
MIRA
⭐⭐☆☆☆ Disappointed by Unexpected Charges Despite Good Food and Service We've dined at this restaurant before and enjoyed it, so we decided to return with a party of seven. While the food was good and the service attentive, our recent experience left us feeling disappointed and a bit misled. We brought our own wine, as we've done in the past. However, we were shocked to find out after the fact that the corkage fee increased with each bottle — $45 for the first, $55 for the second, and $75 for the third. At no point were we informed about these escalating charges by the restaurant staff or assistant, which felt unfair and not transparent. For a restaurant we've previously enjoyed, this left a sour note on an otherwise pleasant evening. Clear communication on charges—especially ones as steep as this—is basic hospitality. We wish we could say we'll return, but this experience left us with a sense of disappointment and frustration
manoj tiwary
Fusion(indian with twist) food, tasty but can improve.
M Kumar
Loved the dining experience here .I had assorted starters consisting of samosa n onion pakodas.Then tried Rock shrim.uttapam which was awesome.My friends tried Shepherd dosa n Mushroom dosa.Overall experience was good,Wish they'd a wider spread.
rohit gampa
Each dish at this Michelin-worthy restaurant was a delight. The White Elephant Dosa arrived perfectly crisp and golden, while the Lotus Root Kofta Curry was rich and full of flavor. The homemade lemonade was just right—sweet, tangy and refreshing. For dessert, the traditional kulfi was creamy and melted in my mouth 🤤 Every dish was beautifully plated. The warm and attentive staff made the whole experience even more special !
Mrunal Patel
We visited Rasa yesterday with my family, looking forward to a comforting Indian meal—dal makhani, naan, and a variety of vegetarian dishes you’d typically expect at an Indian restaurant, especially since I have been there twice before. Unfortunately, the experience fell short. There were only two vegetarian entrées on the menu, which was quite disappointing, especially for an Indian restaurant where vegetarian options are usually plentiful and thoughtfully prepared.
While we made do with some vegetarian appetizers just to avoid leaving hungry, it wasn’t the experience we had hoped for. I want to acknowledge that the service was excellent—attentive and warm—but great service can’t make up for the lack of fulfilling options. As an Indian who grew up with this cuisine, it was disheartening not to find enough food I could enjoy. Sadly, I don’t think I’ll be returning.
Celia B.
My husband and I have been here three times now and we have deeply enjoyed everything about this restaurant. The service is phenomenal and is incredibly accommodating. The items on their menu are flavorful and delicious. We have ordered the white elephant dosa each time we’ve been there and always a reliable dish for the table. I have celiac disease and cannot have gluten. There are so many options for me to choose from and I have been symptom free each time. The cocktails are also worth mentioning. We are lucky to have Rasa in our neighborhood and look forward to more wonderful meals!
Ayan
Their chicken butter masala was really bad. Just lumps of chicken. The other items were ok. The duck biriyani really good.
Had a fantastic dinner. Unplanned stop on a busy Friday night and lucked into a table. The sliders were fantastic. The dosa crisp and authentic. I have a pretty low spice tolerance and was worried that the biryani would be as spicy as it was in Hyderabad. It was perfect. The lotus root curry was delicious, but too spicy for me. Desert was something to behold. Cardamom brûlée.
Anil
Awesome food. We tried many dishes on menu and each was very good. Everyone enjoyed the food. Vegetarian and Meat dishes both were very tasty. Drink choices were decent. Kulfi was excellent. Had good fun. Thanks chef Arun Sudhir and staff.
Mark
An extraordinary restaurant that serves up imaginative and delicious Indian cuisine in a beautiful space.
Sandeep
Rasa is one of our favorite restaurants in the bay area. They never fail to impress. All our non indian friends this is the first restaurant we recommend for a introduction to indian food. Love the personal touch from the owner Ajay also. Always get an email from his to make sure we had a good experience. Hope he opens many more such exclusive food experiences:-)
Service was excellent! Food was great. They do need a couple of dishes that aren't hot/spicy for diners who can't take the heat!
We've been to Rasa several times. Overall, we always enjoyed the dishes and found the drinks interesting. The ambiance and noisy level downstairs are fine, but the acoustics upstairs is very bad and not conducive to conversations, especially among people with some hearing impairment.
Overall our experience was very good and Rasa continues to be one of my favorite restaurants. We ordered the cauliflower, corn fritter and calamari to start. The cauliflower and corn fritter were both very good but we didn't care for the calamari. The batter on it was chewy and tasteless. We have had the calamari before and it was much better. Not sure why they changed the preparation but hopefully they will go back to the original. We then had the basil dosa which they offered to pre slice into 4 portions making it much easier to share and it was delicious. We also had the rack of lamb and butter chicken and they were both very good.
⭐⭐☆☆☆ Disappointed by Unexpected Charges Despite Good Food and Service We've dined at this restaurant before and enjoyed it, so we decided to return with a party of seven. While the food was good and the service attentive, our recent experience left us feeling disappointed and a bit misled. We brought our own wine, as we've done in the past. However, we were shocked to find out after the fact that the corkage fee increased with each bottle — $45 for the first, $55 for the second, and $75 for the third. At no point were we informed about these escalating charges by the restaurant staff or assistant, which felt unfair and not transparent. For a restaurant we've previously enjoyed, this left a sour note on an otherwise pleasant evening. Clear communication on charges—especially ones as steep as this—is basic hospitality. We wish we could say we'll return, but this experience left us with a sense of disappointment and frustration
Fusion(indian with twist) food, tasty but can improve.
Loved the dining experience here .I had assorted starters consisting of samosa n onion pakodas.Then tried Rock shrim.uttapam which was awesome.My friends tried Shepherd dosa n Mushroom dosa.Overall experience was good,Wish they'd a wider spread.
Each dish at this Michelin-worthy restaurant was a delight. The White Elephant Dosa arrived perfectly crisp and golden, while the Lotus Root Kofta Curry was rich and full of flavor.
The homemade lemonade was just right—sweet, tangy and refreshing. For dessert, the traditional kulfi was creamy and melted in my mouth 🤤
Every dish was beautifully plated.
The warm and attentive staff made the whole experience even more special !
We visited Rasa yesterday with my family, looking forward to a comforting Indian meal—dal makhani, naan, and a variety of vegetarian dishes you’d typically expect at an Indian restaurant, especially since I have been there twice before. Unfortunately, the experience fell short. There were only two vegetarian entrées on the menu, which was quite disappointing, especially for an Indian restaurant where vegetarian options are usually plentiful and thoughtfully prepared.
While we made do with some vegetarian appetizers just to avoid leaving hungry, it wasn’t the experience we had hoped for. I want to acknowledge that the service was excellent—attentive and warm—but great service can’t make up for the lack of fulfilling options. As an Indian who grew up with this cuisine, it was disheartening not to find enough food I could enjoy. Sadly, I don’t think I’ll be returning.
My husband and I have been here three times now and we have deeply enjoyed everything about this restaurant. The service is phenomenal and is incredibly accommodating. The items on their menu are flavorful and delicious. We have ordered the white elephant dosa each time we’ve been there and always a reliable dish for the table. I have celiac disease and cannot have gluten. There are so many options for me to choose from and I have been symptom free each time. The cocktails are also worth mentioning. We are lucky to have Rasa in our neighborhood and look forward to more wonderful meals!
Their chicken butter masala was really bad. Just lumps of chicken. The other items were ok. The duck biriyani really good.
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a fantastic dinner. Unplanned stop on a busy Friday night and lucked into a table. The sliders were fantastic. The dosa crisp and authentic. I have a pretty low spice tolerance and was worried that the biryani would be as spicy as it was in Hyderabad. It was perfect. The lotus root curry was delicious, but too spicy for me. Desert was something to behold. Cardamom brûlée.
Awesome food. We tried many dishes on menu and each was very good. Everyone enjoyed the food. Vegetarian and Meat dishes both were very tasty. Drink choices were decent. Kulfi was excellent. Had good fun. Thanks chef Arun Sudhir and staff.
An extraordinary restaurant that serves up imaginative and delicious Indian cuisine in a beautiful space.
Rasa is one of our favorite restaurants in the bay area. They never fail to impress. All our non indian friends this is the first restaurant we recommend for a introduction to indian food. Love the personal touch from the owner Ajay also. Always get an email from his to make sure we had a good experience. Hope he opens many more such exclusive food experiences:-)
its one of the worst resturant
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