Rasa

Reviews

• Stacie P.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  What we ordered:
  
  Nair Dosa - This was amazingly delicious. I've never had something like it in the States and all I can say is "wow!" The crepe-like pancake is out of this world. Good for sharing with 2-3 people.
  Banana Boli - Love the texture of the batter and the flavor goes well with any savory starters.
  Chicken Samosa - Surprisingly yummy samosa. One of the best I've ever had.
  Kappayum Meenum - Tasty spicy fish dish. Remember to order a side of their coconut rice to go along with it. You won't regret it.
  
  Overall, Rasa might not be the fanciest Indian restaurant in London, but the food here is solid and tasty! I'd recommend making a reservation first since it gets packed quickly during dinner hours.

• Amanda M.

  star star star star star_border 25 May 2026

  Rasa is a very very good restaurant. They serve South Indian cuisine which was new to me. We came right when the place opened so things were pretty quiet. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and was happy to help us with any questions.
  
  Our friends recommended this place and told us we had to try the Beet Cheera Pachadi and Parantha. We also ordered the Konju Manga Curry and Seafood Starter. It's definitely different from any Indian place I've tried but I'm still coming out of my American shell and making sure to order things other than the Chicken Tikka Masala ;)  Both curry dishes (I think they were both curry) had incredible flavours. Sweet and subtle but nice hints of savoury from the shrimp. Both were also very different. The Beet option was the most unique and I really enjoyed it.
  
  I could have done without the starter but it was interesting to try the multiple items. The prantha though... holy crap that was amazing! It's like a flatter more sweet naan. We both gobbled it down. (I did just say gobbled.) We had to order two.

• Daniela A.

  star star star star star_border 17 May 2026

  I stopped in for lunch and was very pleasant and had a lovely warm atmosphere. I found the waitstaff to be helpful and the service to be good. I can't say it was my favorite Indian but overall it was a positive experience.

• Ameena D.

  star star star star_border star_border 13 May 2026

  Had lunch at Rasa a few days ago...here are my thoughts:
  
  Ambiance is just okay. The restaurant could use a facelift - it sort of reminded me of the 80's. It was fairly busy for a Monday afternoon.
  
  Service is quite friendly and food came out quickly.
  
  Food is also just okay.
  
  --Nair Dosa had excellent flavor but was SO SPICY that I couldn't taste the excellent flavor after just a few bites.
  --Masala Dosa was also tasty but deemed spicy by my MIL who can definitely handle more spice than me.
  --Husband had a chicken salaan dish, not sure which one, but he seemed to like it.
  --Plain rice, paratha, and roti were all good.
  
  Since I can't handle Rasa's level of spice I doubt I'll return. There are far too many better Indian restaurants in London to subject myself to another round of heartburn.

• Gabriela W.

  star star star star star_border 6 May 2026

  We arrived at this unassuming din spot in the early evening. It was jammin' already. We got seated upstairs, in eyesight of the two lil' elevators responsible for transporting food to the guests upstairs. Nice. I ordered a glass of Merlot, and was pleasantly surprised. I opted for the vegetarian feast tasting menu. Ay. Ay. Ay.
  
  Course #1: buncha' amazing chutneys served with crispy chips (mmmmmm ya, they were solid)
  Course #2 potato, plantain, aubergine fritters served with a chutney for each (least fav was the plantain, the aubergine with tomato chutney was great)
  Course #3 lil' bowls of greatness: mixed veggie curry, daal saag, mango yogurt (ah-may-zingggg) served with roti (paratha was a win), spiced potatoes
  Course #4 rice pudding (had a taste, but didn't eat the rest. Not their best work)
  
  Service was a little slow, as they were slammed and basically only had one waiter upstairs. Everyone was super nice tho. There was a bit of a lag between courses, but other than that, it was a great dining experience! I'd go back, no doubt.