We invite you to discover the wonderful tastes and textures of our authentic Indian cuisine. Rasa means essence or taste in Hindi – a concept that describes every nuance of our dining experience, from our food and service, to our décor and atmosphere. We’re honoured to bring our Indian culture to life through fresh, genuine ingredients and an obsession with perfecting the details. From the number of ice cubes in your drink to the spiciness of each dish, your complete satisfaction is our top priority. If you have any questions about our menu, we will gladly take you through it dish by dish to find something that will please your palate. Whether you’re joining us for a simple night out or celebrating one of life’s special moments, you are family here.
V vegetarian
GF gluten free
DFdairy free
V DF
Sliced onion and kale battered in gram flour, carom seeds, and then deep fried.
DF
Battered fried prawns seasoned with mint and aromatic carom seeds.
V
Hung yogurt mixed with coconut and bell peppers, coated with a thin layer of lentil crisps and fried.
DF
Battered crispy fried fish seasoned with mint and aromatic carom seeds.
DF
Fried pastry stuffed with chicken mince/potatoes and peas. Served with mint and tamarind chutney.
GF DF
Traditional minced lamb kebab flavoured with ginger-garlic, roasted cumin powder and cilantro.
V GF
Cottage cheese, bell peppers and onions marinated in creamy cashew and cardamom. Grilled in clay oven.
GF
Delectable boneless chicken breast marinated in creamy cheese and cashew nut with a touch of cardamom.
V GF
Cottage cheese, bell peppers and onions marinated in yogurt and fenugreek.
GF
Boneless chicken marinated in ginger-garlic paste, cumin, coriander and chilli.
V GF
Soft broccoli flowerets marinated in cream cheese and cashew nut paste with a hint of cardamom.
GF
Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste and Indian spices.
V
Scooped potatoes stuffed with potato hash, raisins, cashew nuts, green chilli and cilantro.
Lamb Seekh Kebab, Malai Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken Tikka and Amritsari Fish
V
Paneer Tikka Ajwaini, Dahi ke Kebab, Tandoori Broccoli and Tandoori Bharwa Aloo
V GF
Seasoned with traditional spices.
V GF
Fresh creamy tomato broth flavoured with bay leaves and other Indian spices.
V GF
Black lentils slow cooked and enriched with cream and butter.
V GF
Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garlic. Topped with a desi-ghee tadka.
GF
Rich blend of spices from the valley of Kashmir, slowly cooked to perfection.
GF
Boneless lamb curry from Kashmir in roasted onion and tomato gravy, flavoured with fennel spice.
GF DF
Classic Goan preparation in spicy onion and tomato gravy spiked with vinegar.
GF DF
Boneless chicken/lamb in mustard and spinach sauce flavoured with garlic.
GF
Bonless lamb/ chicken cooked in a cashew nut and saffron curry.
GF
Grilled lamb kebab cooked in a spicy onion and tomato gravy.
Chicken cooked in yogurt, almond and coconut milk.
GF
Barbecued chicken cooked in a creamy onion and tomato sauce.
GF
Boneless chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
V GF
Cottage cheese cooked with sautéed onions and bell peppers in a creamy cashew and tomato gravy.
V GF
Cottage cheese in a spinach and mustard sauce.
V
Dumplings of mashed cottage cheese, stuffed with figs simmered in a cashew gravy, flavoured with cardamom.
V
Vegetable kebab cooked in creamy onion tomato curry.
V
Seasonal vegetables and cottage cheese cooked in a fresh tomato and cashew base.
V DF
Florets of cauliflower and potatoes in a ginger, onion and tomato base.
V GF DF
Chick peas cooked with aromatic spices in an onion-tomato curry.
V GF DF
Eggplants tempered with onions, green chillies, tomato and peas.
Prawns cooked in coconut curry flavoured with curry leaves.
GF DF
Prawn cooked in a spicy onion and tomato gravy.
GF DF
Fish marinated in Indian spices and slow cooked in sauce flavoured with curry leaves.
Choice of protein or vegetables cooked in rice enriched with saffron and whole spices. Served with a side of raita.
V
Lentil balls and fried dough wafers dipped in yogurt, topped with tamarind chutney and mint chutney. Garnished with pomegranate.
V GF
Saffron flavoured rice mixed with ground cashews with a hint of green cardamom and bay leaves.
V GF DF
Steamed with whole spices.
V GF
A traditional yogurt side with cucumber and seasoning.
V GF DF
Cubed cucumber, tomatoes, onion and carrots with lemon wedge.
Gram and wheat flour bread mixed with spinach and carom seeds.
Soft layered wheat flour parantha
Wheat flour bread
Indian bread stuffed with minced lamb.
Naan stuffed with coconut, almonds, cashew, raisins and pistachios. Topped with honey.
V
An exotic fried dumpling of cottage cheese stuffed with sweet rose petal preserve. Soaked in rose flavoured syrup.
V GF
Finely grated carrots slow cooked in milk and sugar furnished with delicate touch of cardamom. Garnished with nuts and served with vanilla ice-cream.
V
Milk dumplings, soaked in cream with saffron.
V GF
Cardamom and pistachio combined in a milk-based ice-cream for a classic Indian combination.
Yogurt blended with fresh green chillies and ginger, flavoured with salt and grounded roasted cumin.
Milk tea made with blend of green cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and more.
Sweet or salted
Sweetened yogurt with fresh mango purée
Fresh lemon juice, fresh ginger juice, sugar and soda
Aperol (1oz), Prosecco, sparkling water
Vodka (1.5oz), Kahlua (.5oz), Espresso, sugar syrup
Rum (2oz), mint leaves, lime, simple syrup, club soda
Vodka (1.5oz), triple sec (.5oz), cranberry juice, lime
Rye whiskey (2oz), sugar, angostura bitter, orange
Gin/vodka (1.5oz), dry/sweet vermouth, twist/olives
Gin (1.5oz), lime juice, simple syrup, angostura bitter, tonic water, soda
Vodka (1.5oz), tomato juice, lime, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, salt, pepper
Dark rum (1.5oz), pineapple juice, grenadine, club soda, angostura bitter
Rum (.5oz), vodka (.5oz), gin (.5oz), tequila (.5oz), triple sec (.5oz), pepsi, lime
Western Cape, South Africa
5oz | 9
8oz | 13
Mendoza, Argentina
5oz | 11
8oz | 16
Tuscany, Italy
5oz | 11
8oz | 16
California, United State
5oz | 12
8oz | 17
California, United States
Rioja, Spain
Central Valley, Chile
Veneto, Italy
California, United States
Veneto, Italy
5oz | 11
8oz | 16
Nova Scotia, Canada
5oz | 11
8oz | 16
North Island, New Zealand
5oz | 12
8oz | 17
California, United States
Oregon, United States
California, Unites States
Burgundy, France
Nova Scotia, Canada
5oz | 13
8oz | 19
Provence, France
Veneto, Italy
200ml | 24
Bulleit Bourbon, USA | 6
Makers Mark Kentucky, USA | 6.5
Chivas Regal 12 Yo | 9
JW Black Label | 10
JW Blue Label | 25
Laphroaig 10 Yo, Islay | 15
Ardbeg 10 Yo, Islay | 16
Balvenie Doublewood 12 Yo, Speyside | 18
Dalwhinnie 15 Yo, Highlands | 18
Wednesday - Monday
12PM - 3PM & 4PM - 10PM
Tuesday
4PM - 10PM
1542 Birmingham St, Halifax, NS B3J 3T2 *We validate parking for the City Centre Atlantic Parkade. Only valid for receipts over $50
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