BEST OF 2009

Best Indian: Rasika

Rasika
IT'S MODERN, IT'S TRADITIONAL, and it's in a class by itself. Diners swear by the palak chaat (crispy spinach) appetizer, but there are almost no misses on the spicy, flavorful menu. Other must-try dishes: black cod, tandoori salmon and eggplant with spicy potatoes. Home cooks can nab jars of the kitchen's sauces ($6.50 for 16 oz.) to replicate the experience at home.

Owner's Fave: Ashok Bajaj dines all over town, but when it comes to Indian cuisine, he prefers that of a true expert — his mom.

» Rasika, 633 D St. NW; 202-637-1222; Rasikarestaurant.com. (Archives-Navy Memorial)

» Explore a full list of the year's winners at the Best of 2009 index.

Written by Express contributor Rachel Kaufman
Photo by Marge Ely/Express

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