Rasa - Burlingame

Now, regarding the food: we started with the Bombay Sliders, which are essentially a more upscale version of the Indian Vada Pav. It had a different flavor comp... read more Now, regarding the food: we started with the Bombay Sliders, which are essentially a more upscale version of the Indian Vada Pav. It had a different flavor compared to what you’d find in Mumbai, but it was still a delight to eat—definitely full marks for that dish! We also ordered the Mangalorean Chicken, which I don’t see on their menu anymore (it might be the Curry Leaf Chicken now), and it was exceptional. For the main course, we had the Malabar Shrimp Masala, Butter Chicken (which came with delicious parathas), and Rasa Chicken Biryani. All of these dishes were absolutely heavenly, especially when paired with some good beer or wine! I was too full for dessert, but given the quality of everything else, I'm sure it would have been delightful too. As for the pricing, being a fine dining establishment, it's on the pricier side. However, I always assess the price in relation to the quality and quantity of the food, and I believe it represents good value for money. Overall, I highly recommend this Indian restaurant if you find yourself in the area. Cheers!

The restaurant offers excellent South Indian cuisine, staying true to the traditional southeastern cooking style of India. The vada pav, although more typical o... read more The restaurant offers excellent South Indian cuisine, staying true to the traditional southeastern cooking style of India. The vada pav, although more typical of the Midwest, is prepared exceptionally well and is a must-try. Additionally, the dosa is also highly recommended.

The Genovese dosa offers a creative twist on the traditional masala dosa, and I absolutely loved it. The pumpkin kofta paired with Kerala parotta was also delig... read more The Genovese dosa offers a creative twist on the traditional masala dosa, and I absolutely loved it. The pumpkin kofta paired with Kerala parotta was also delightful. Make sure to try the Coconut Espuma for dessert—it's absolutely mind-blowing and truly deserves a Michelin star! While the service was good, it didn't quite meet the high standards we expected from a restaurant with such a stellar reputation, which was a bit disappointing. Although we were celebrating a special occasion, the atmosphere felt more like that of a casual dining spot. We understand that they are facing challenges with staffing and managing operations during these tough times, which may have contributed to this experience. Overall, we were happy to have dined at Rasa. The food is undoubtedly a must-try!

This place is great. Second time here. The brunch here is reasonably priced and the food was fantastic. On top of tasting delicious, the presentation of it was... read more This place is great. Second time here. The brunch here is reasonably priced and the food was fantastic. On top of tasting delicious, the presentation of it was just off the charts. Had three main dishes and went family style with my friends. Definitely the way to go if you want to try a bunch of their stuff

The food was fantastic, and the service was equally impressive. However, the butter naan was subpar, and the aam sutra cocktail and rasa drinks were overly swee... read more The food was fantastic, and the service was equally impressive. However, the butter naan was subpar, and the aam sutra cocktail and rasa drinks were overly sweet and not enjoyable. On the positive side, the Rum Old Fashioned was quite good. The ambiance was extremely loud for such a small space, with both the music and chatter making it difficult to relax; we could only appreciate the atmosphere after 8:15 PM. Considering the prices and the ambiance, I would rate the experience at 3.5 stars.