Rasa N16 in Hackney

Maybe we ordered the wrong things, or maybe we were there on a bad evening but our dishes were tasteless. We got a paneer curry and a lentil curry with coconut rice. There wasn’t much paneer in the curry and it just tasted of milk 😔My lentil curry wasn’t any better, tasted of something peppery and spice but the flavours just poked out, wasn’t what I expected, I’ve seriously made much better myself.I’d give them another chance but what’s the best tasty dish that they do? Open to recommendations

Overall Enjoyable dining experience at Rasa.It was a very busy week night and I had to wait 15 minutes past my reservation. However, I felt it was worth the wait. I was served by the owner, Das, himself.The appetizers were spot on and a great start to my meal. I regret going with some non traditional mains. I think my Paneer was watery due to frozen spinach. Overall, I still enjoyed my meal.I do plan to return and try some more traditional South Indian dishes.Definitely make reservations in advance. Great location. Traditionally decorated pink theme.

Lovely restaurant with very attentive staff and tasty food with super fluffy and butter uttapam. Was lovely and humbling to see the owner also working with his staff and lending a hand with the more menial tasks.We ordered 2 veg feasts as there were 2 of us… but one would have been more than enough. 2 was a lot of food for 2. But at least we now know what we like and can order that next time. Masala tea could have done with straining out the chunks of ginger and being more milky (less watery) and the addition of a dash of cardamom but otherwise it was a lovely restaurant and a great night.Only negative things were, they were obviously trying to get us out as soon as possible as they gave us our bill before my masala tea to end the night had even arrived and without me requesting it. Also on paying the bill the machine asks for gratuity which is fare enough. However it associate the amount you give with what you thought of the service (clearly written and visible for everyone to see)… all the while the waiter is standing there watching you so even selecting a decent 20% feels bad as it is associated with average service. I feel that is very manipulative. For these 2 reasons I had to drop a star.Other than that all good.

I called before hand to book a table and luckily we managed a reservation. I felt accommodated for and the food is absolutely delicious. I would happily eat here every night.

Nice food. Good service. Was surprised to learn no masala tea was served but other tea selection was served. Served only after challenge asking for the reason. No excuses could be made.

Delicious food, fantastic choice of veggie (and vegan) dishes from Kerala and great prices. No wonder it’s been a popular restaurant in Stoke Newington for years.

So delicious - the end! I recommend this place to everyone. I love being 'forced' to have vegetarian food (as a non- vegetarian who sometimes feels they have to order meat for the sake of it), because at Rasa I am reminded that is is just as good (if not better).Consistently good food. Incredibly fair pricing. Staff is so friendly. I recommend to everyone.

Ate here last night quickly before gig at the old church. Don’t normally bother writing reviews but I was so impressed last night I just had to add my praise and 5stars!I used to live 20mims away for over a decade so I’m no stranger to Rasa (&the central one when it was still open) but haven’t been back for a few years. So delighted to see the standards are just as high. Menu change looking super professional & slick! Very fresh and CLEAN food without compromising on taste. And vegan to boot (they have dairy dishes etc too we just didn’t order them last night) That holy trinity of taste, nourishment and great value is a rare thing even in a beast of a foodie city like London. Well done to the friendly but efficient staff and the talented chefs in the kitchen. You should be proud to work in such a 5star place. Thank you! Can’t wait to come back

Came here with the excuse to celebrate my half birthday, given my real birthday was during lockdown. This restaurant was charming ! Delicious and authentic quality food, their menu stretches beyond the usual curry dishes I knew and where all fantastic! Although everything was vegetarian, the absence of meat did not stop us enjoying everything and feeling extremely full and satisfied. Have recommended to both my vegetarian friends and omnivores. Great atmosphere as well, particularly good for gatherings. Thank you for this experience.

Rasa is by far one of my fav Indian vegetarian (lots of vegan options too) restaurants. The dishes are packed with flavour and spices. The don't disappoint! Highly recommended