Rasa: Flavours of India

Name: Rasa: Flavours of India
Address: 1542 Birmingham St, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3J 2J7
Telephone: (902) 423-5995
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

175 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Indian

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Step into Rasa and discover the wonderful tastes and textures of authentic Indian cuisine. Whether you're joining us for a night out or celebrating one of life’s big moments, we welcome you like family. We bring our Indian culture to life through fresh, genuine ingredients and passion for service excellence.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

9:30 p.m.

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Takeout

(902) 423-5995

Delivery

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 423-5995
Website
http://rasarestaurant.ca/
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
1542 Birmingham St Halifax, NS B3J 2J7
Neighbourhood
Halifax
Parking Details
We validate tickets for Vertu Shops Parkade (entry through Birmingham Street).*
Additional
Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Onion Bhajiya$7.00
Sliced onion battered in gram flour, carom seeds, and then deep fried
Chicken/Veg. Samosa$12.00
Fried pastry stuffed with chicken mince/potatoes and peas. Served with mint and tamarind chutney
Dahi Ke Kebab$17.00
Hung curd mixed with coconut and bell peppers, coated with a thin layer of lentil crisps and fried
Amritsari Fish$17.00
Battered crispy fried fish seasoned with aromatic carom seeds
Prawn Pakora$22.00
Battered fried prawns seasoned with mint and aromatic carom seeds

Tandoori Starters (Clay Oven)

Lamb Seekh Kebab$23.00
Traditional minced lamb kebab flavoured with gingergarlic, roasted cumin powder and cilantro
Malai Chicken Tikka$18.00
Delectable boneless chicken breast marinated in creamy cheese and cashew nut with a touch of cardamom
Chicken Tikka Hariyali$18.00
Boneless chicken marinated in ginger-garlic paste, cumin, coriander and chilli
Tandoori Chicken$17.00
Chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, gingergarlic and Indian spices
Maharaja Platter$25.00
Lamb Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Malai Chicken and Amritsari Fish
Paneer Tikka Makhmali$21.00
Cottage cheese, bell peppers and onions marinated in creamy cashew and cardamom
Paneer Tikka Ajwani$20.00
Cottage cheese, bell peppers and onions marinated in yogurt and fenugreek
Tandoori Broccoli$16.00
Soft broccoli flowerets marinated in cream cheese and cashew nut paste with a hint of cardamom
Tandoori Bharwa Aloo$16.00
Scooped potatoes stuffed with potato hash, raisins, cashew nuts, green chilli and cilantro
Maharani Platter$24.00
Paneer Tikka Ajwaini, Dahi Ke Kebab, Tandoori Broccoli and Tandoori Bharwa Aloo

Soups

Lentil Soup$10.00
Seasoned with traditional spices
Tomato Soup$8.00
Fresh creamy tomato broth flavoured with bay leaves and other Indian spices

Curries

Chicken/Lamb

Kashmiri Lamb Shank$23.00
Rich blend of spices from the valley of Kashmir, slowly cooked to perfection
Lamb Rogan Josh$23.00
Boneless lamb curry from Kashmir in a roasted onion tomato gravy flavoured with fennel spice
Lamb/Chicken Vindaloo$23.00
Classic Goan preparation in spicy onion and tomato gravy spiked with vinegar
Lehsuni Lamb/Chicken Palak$23.00
Boneless chicken/lamb cooked in mustard and spinach sauce
Lamb/Chicken Korma$23.00
Boneless lamb/chicken cooked in a cashew nut and saffron curry
Lamb Seekh Masala$22.00
Grilled lamb kebab cooked in a spicy onion and tomato gravy
Chicken Hyderabadi$21.00
Chicken slow cooked in yogurt, almond and coconut milk
Chicken Tikka Masala$21.00
Barbecued chicken cooked in a creamy onion and tomato sauce
Butter Chicken$20.00
Boneless chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce

Vegetarian

Paneer Lababdar$21.00
Cottage cheese cooked with sautéed onions and bell peppers in a creamy cashew and tomato gravy
Lehsuni Palak Paneer$21.00
Cottage cheese in a spinach and mustard sauce
Anjeer Malai Kofta$21.00
Dumplings of mashed cottage cheese stuffed with figs simmered in a cashew gravy and cardamom flavour
Vegetable Seekh Masala$20.00
Vegetable kebab cooked in a creamy onion tomato curry
Mix Vegetables$18.00
Seasonal vegetable and cottage cheese cooked in a fresh tomato and cashew base
Aloo Gobhi$16.00
Florets of cauliflower and potatoes in a ginger, onion and tomato base
Chana Masala$16.00
Chick peas cooked with aromatic spices in an onion tomato curry
Baingan Bharta$16.00
Eggplants tempered with onions, green chillies, tomato and peas

Seafood

Prawn Coconut Curry$23.00
Pan seared prawns cooked in coconut curry flavoured with curry leaves
Fish Curry$21.00
Fish marinated in Indian spices and slow cooked in sauce flavoured with curry leaves

Lentils

Dal Makhni$18.00
Black lentils slow cooked and enriched with cream and butter
Punjabi Dal Tadka$16.00
Yellow lentils tempered with cumin and garlic. Topped with a desighee tadka

Biryani

Prawn / Lamb / Chicken / Vegetable Biryani$23.00
Choice of protein or vegetables cooked in rice enriched with saffron and whole spices. Served with a side of raita

Sides

Dahi- Bhalla Papdi Chaat$12.00
Lentil balls and fried dough wafers dipped in yogurt, topped with tamarind and mint chutney. Garnished with pomegranate
Saffron Rice$6.00
Saffron flavoured rice mixed with ground cashews with a hint of green cardamom and bay leaf
Basmati Rice$5.00
Steamed with whole spices
Raita$6.00
A traditional yogurt side with cucumber and seasoning
Green Salad$7.00
Cubed cucumber, tomatoes, onion and carrots with lemon wedge

Breads

all breads are made fresh to order in clay oven

Missi Roti$5.50
Gram and wheat flour bread mixed with spinach and carrom seeds
Lachha Parantha$5.50
Soft layered wheat flour parantha
Butter/Tandoori Roti$4.00
Wheat Flour Bread
Garlic / Butter / Plain Naan$5.00
Keema Kulcha$12.00
Indian bread made from refined flour, stuffed with minced lamb
Peshawari Naan$11.00
Naan stuffed with coconut, almonds, cashew, raisins and pistachios. Topped with honey

Desserts

Gulab-E-Gulkand$11.00
An exotic fried dumpling of cottage cheese stuffed with sweet rose petal preserve. Soaked in rose flavoured syrup
Gajar Ka Halwa$10.00
Finely grated carrots slow cooked in milk and sugar furnished with delicate touch of cardamom. Garnished with nuts and served with vanilla ice-cream
Rasmalai$10.00
Milk dumplings, soaked in cream with saffron
Pistachio Kulfi$9.00
Cardamom and pistachio combined in a milk based ice-cream for a classic Indian combination

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Fresh Ginger Ale$10.00
Fresh lemon juice, ginger, sugar and soda
Mango Lassi$10.00
Sweetened yogurt shaken with mango puree
Masala Lassi$10.00
Yogurt blended with fresh green chillies and ginger, flavoured with salt and grounded roasted cumin
Sweet or Salted Lassi$7.00
Sweet or salted
Masala Tea$5.00
Milk tea made with blend of green cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and more
Pop$3.00
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7 up and Ginger Ale

What 175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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JanP
Memphis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit and we both thought the food delicious and beautifully presented.
F
France
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good restaurant. Everything was good, but the naan bread was cold.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we go here, we catch ourselves saying that was one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Service is nothing short of outstanding. So good.
C
Cathy
Atlantic Canada
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We felt they should have removed the dinner plates after we finished the appetizer and given us clean plates and silverware. A bit disappointed re that as everything else was top-notch. Food was delicious. Wine was chilled. Hot cloths at beginning to wipe out hands on. Beautiful wine glasses and cutlery.
HC
HilaryC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love rasa. Flavours are out of this world!
ED
EDCKiso
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Hustled out the door after dinner, tho Rasa wasn't busy.
ZK
ZacharyKF
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The servers were helpful and answered all our questions, if you're new to authentic Indian food make sure to mention it's your first time so they can guide you!
R
Rasputin
New England
22 reviews
vip
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
Absolutely Awful Experience. We were finishing our wine after dinner when at 9:08 the lights were raised to an alarming level. The other two tables obediently left. We stayed to finish our wine. Ten minutes later the lights were raised again as high as they could go and we were told the restaurant was closing. Needless to say an arguement ensued between us and the incredibly arrogant staff. Reading other reviews about the owner and staff I can now see what an appalling attitude they have. On their website the restaurant claims "their guests complete satisfaction is their top priority" and that everyone is treated "as family". I guess if you give your family one hour to eat and an eight minute window after that to finish their food and wine before giving them the boot then that s true! Absolutely reprehensible establishment and behaviour. And on top of that the Indian food is mediocre. Avoid!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow I’m so glad that I tried this place! Best Indian food in Halifax. Every dish we had was extremely flavourful. Highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Indian food in Halifax, in a pleasant atmosphere. Friendly staff quick to offer helpful suggestions if you aren’t certain about your choices.
DB
DebB
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
I have already recommended this restaurant to others! Each menu item we sampled had a wonderful blend of discernable flavours. Our samosas and onion bhaji, butter chicken and paneer kokta, and the dessert were absolutely delicious. Service was friendly and I loved the decor and quiet ambience. We will definitely return.
MA
ManonA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time and we week really impressed bye everything. We will be back for sure!
KD
KimberleyD
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
My only issue is that I ordered a scallop curry dish for $22.00 thinking there would be some scallops in and there was barley any and they were tiny. While the flavors were very good it wasn't worth the money. I will order differently next time. Overall it was very good as usual just a little dissapointing.
MP
MikeP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service, great food! Loved the Roti and the Cab Sav wine.
L
Lise
Atlantic Canada
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They have the best butter chicken and garlic nann bread. Love the ambiance and service is always too notch.
DW
DavevdW
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was my son's favorite and he put me onto it and we all love it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place. We dine here a few times a month :)
JM
JeanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
A wonderful culinary experience in every way. Also great service and a quiet atmosphere.
J
Janet
Atlantic Canada
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, flavourful and unique. Ambiance relaxing, warm and comfortable. Service excellent! A gem in our city!
AS
AndreaS
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent choice, service and food. Great location right downtown.
F
Frankie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the first time we have been to Rasa, but had wanted to visit for a while. Loved the quiet atmosphere, sophisticated wait staff and of course the food. Only one criticism - I like my food to be very hot (temperature) and it could have been kept hotter. Maybe some tabletop tealight plate warmers would have been good. We will definitely be back, I think this will be one of my favourite restaurants.
CW
CasieW
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service. Restaurant is very cozy and beautifully decorated.
SW
SusanW
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our second time dining here, always excellent service and excellent food, reasonable price. Highly recommended
J
John
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent pleasant, intelligent service; good distance from the nearest tables; delicious food with one exception, the 2 breads were mediocre and I LOVE Indian breads.
ES
ElizabethS
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Indian food East of Montreal !
LC
LadyClark007
Toronto
61 reviews
vip
2.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall2food3service2ambience3
Unfortunately I did not enjoy my experience that night. The food was cold, the service was inappropriate as they didn’t leave us alone and we were having a business meeting; constantly interrupted with offerings of water etc. Just leave the jug on the table. Then the lights get turned on Full at 9am!!! I felt like I was at a school disco. Sorry very disappointed; as the first time we went it was so much better, that I wanted to recommend to my business partners. None of the five of us was impressed unfortunately. I will try the restaurant again and hopefully it will be a better, hotter food and a more relaxed staff experience and we will be sure to leave before the lights go ON!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
For Diwali Celebration
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and delicious all around!
SL
SallyL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a lovely meal at Rasa; flavours were excellent and the service prompt and efficient. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
MB
MommaBear
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
We tried a few new “flavours” dishes and loved them! There was also a small mix up with a few side dishes that we ordered but they were very gracious to replace them at no extra cost.
LH
LouiseH
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Indian restaurants - food and service are consistently top notch!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely delicious food. Fresh spices and unique flavours in each dish. Peshwari naan is fantastic.
L
Lovecurry
Atlantic Canada
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pleased to be able to book reservations online.The food is delicious.hot( heat wise),consistent,fresh and fast from the kitchen.The staff are very efficient.
B
Babs20
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have travelled the world and we love East Indian food. Rasa is definitely the best we have ever experienced. I wish Canada had Michelin Star because this restaurant deserves it. Bravo. We loved it so much the first time we went that we went back again the next night! I would move in if I could.
d
dartmouthbarb
Atlantic Canada
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food was amazing. Great choices and tasted delicious. Serving size was generous.
c
chrisc
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
just like a UK Indian restaurant !! amazing food and service you wont be disappointed
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding service. Great food. I’ll go back soon
S
Sheila
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very attentive service, one feels welcomed with lots of nice touches. And the food - outstanding, authentic, tasty dishes
A
Alex
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
It's expensive, but it's definitely my favourite splurge for Indian food in HRM
TG
TonyG
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good service coupled with delicious food. Will be back

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Rasa: Flavours of India using the Order Online button. Rasa: Flavours of India also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Rasa: Flavours of India also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 423-5995.

Rasa: Flavours of India is rated 4.6 stars by 175 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

9:30 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(902) 423-5995

Delivery

Order online

1542 Birmingham St Halifax, NS B3J 2J7

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Halifax
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
We validate tickets for Vertu Shops Parkade (entry through Birmingham Street).*
Additional
Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://rasarestaurant.ca/
Phone number
(902) 423-5995

Rasa: Flavours of India

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Butter Chicken

Onion Bhajiya

LambChicken Korma

Starters

Onion Bhajiya$7.00

Chicken/Veg. Samosa$12.00

Dahi Ke Kebab$17.00

Amritsari Fish$17.00

Prawn Pakora$22.00

Tandoori Starters (Clay Oven)

Lamb Seekh Kebab$23.00

Malai Chicken Tikka$18.00

Chicken Tikka Hariyali$18.00

Tandoori Chicken$17.00

Maharaja Platter$25.00

Paneer Tikka Makhmali$21.00

Paneer Tikka Ajwani$20.00

Tandoori Broccoli$16.00

Tandoori Bharwa Aloo$16.00

Maharani Platter$24.00

Soups

Lentil Soup$10.00

Tomato Soup$8.00

Curries

Chicken/Lamb

Kashmiri Lamb Shank$23.00

Lamb Rogan Josh$23.00

Lamb/Chicken Vindaloo$23.00

Lehsuni Lamb/Chicken Palak$23.00

Lamb/Chicken Korma$23.00

Lamb Seekh Masala$22.00

Chicken Hyderabadi$21.00

Chicken Tikka Masala$21.00

Butter Chicken$20.00

Vegetarian

Paneer Lababdar$21.00

Lehsuni Palak Paneer$21.00

Anjeer Malai Kofta$21.00

Vegetable Seekh Masala$20.00

Mix Vegetables$18.00

Aloo Gobhi$16.00

Chana Masala$16.00

Baingan Bharta$16.00

Seafood

Prawn Coconut Curry$23.00

Fish Curry$21.00

Lentils

Dal Makhni$18.00

Punjabi Dal Tadka$16.00

Biryani

Prawn / Lamb / Chicken / Vegetable Biryani$23.00

Sides

Dahi- Bhalla Papdi Chaat$12.00

Saffron Rice$6.00

Basmati Rice$5.00

Raita$6.00

Green Salad$7.00

Breads

Missi Roti$5.50

Lachha Parantha$5.50

Butter/Tandoori Roti$4.00

Garlic / Butter / Plain Naan$5.00

Keema Kulcha$12.00

Peshawari Naan$11.00

Desserts

Gulab-E-Gulkand$11.00

Gajar Ka Halwa$10.00

Rasmalai$10.00

Pistachio Kulfi$9.00

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Fresh Ginger Ale$10.00

Mango Lassi$10.00

Masala Lassi$10.00

Sweet or Salted Lassi$7.00