Rasa Samudra

volcom883

lunch at £3.50 untill 3pm 4th September 2008

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this is a very good restaurants serving traditional and south indian food.

i've never been in the main restaurants. their prices are slighly expensive but still ok for central london.

however, from midday till 3pm they serve box meals such as chicken curry and chicken biryani at £3.50 a box served with salad and even dessert.

the prices of cans are 1 pound.

plus they offer sittings too.

for their box deals, you have to get in from the back entrance. alternatively ask them as soon as you enter the shop.

this is definitely the best affordable indian restaurant in central london. meals at £3.50 is simply unbelievable.

you will not be disappointed.

spokane12

Pink Delight 3rd September 2008

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I have been to Rasa several times and I always go back there when I am in London. It is really hard to miss - bright pink in street with muted colours. Inside the building you can sit near the front or at the back and there is also space upstairs. I have been upstairs for an office night out and have to stay I prefer it downstairs - more atmosphere and easier to catch the attention of the waiters. What to eat - definitely go for the pre-starters. They are lovely mix of dips and chips (effectively). The main courses are excellent. The fish is delicately spiced but does not overpower the quality of the fish - it is complimentary. The vegetable options are also fairly inventive. I adore the mango lassi. I don't think it is very strong on desserts but you won't leave this place disappointed. Definitely one not to miss. Note that this restaurant only does fish and veg. I think the others do meat but meat lovers won't be disappointed with this place so give it a try.

gilka

rasa 5th January 2008

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First time I had Dosa which is a South Indian crêpe.
Also the mango Lassi had cardamon in it- just genius!
Quite pricy but it is pro food.

Litro_K

In the pink 11th December 2007

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I hadn't been to Rasa in ages and just went there for a business lunch. I had forgotten just how lovely it is. I was surprised that they had a table for 5 at less than a weeks' notice this close to Christmas, but they did, and this is unusual on Charlotte Street at this time of year. They were supremely pleasant and accomodating when making the booking.

Anyway, to the restaurant itself. It's very pink. I like this. Some have been known to call it 'womblike'. Don't let that put you off your food. It's very cosy.

The staff are charming and attentive, without being overly so. Service is relaxed, and the food all impeccable. The menu is succinct, with an emphasis on fish and vegetarian dishes. We went here with a non-vegetarian, non-fish eater, and even she was raving about the food. Kingfish, tilapia, prawns and crab all feature heavily on the menu. Most dishes benefit from coconutty, non-greasy, lightly spiced golden sauces, and all of the breads and rice options are to die for. Parathas are home-made, fresh and served warm, and they fall apart pleasingly in your fingers. All of the food tastes home-cooked, and is really satisfying. It doesn't leave you feeling oily and polluted the way some Indian food can. I can't recommend it highly enough.

My one qualm is that I found the restauarant itself a bit cold, but the warmth and spice of the food soon took care of that.