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Rasoi IV Authentic Indian Cuisine

Essex Meadows, Virginia

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16 December 2019

An Oasis away from all of the unauthentic chain restaurants populating Chesapeake. Service was fantastic. Restaurant was clean. Food was authentic, hot, fresh, and delicious! As a couple we found the atmosphere cozy, calm, and relaxing - perfect for a night out away from the children. The prices and selection were great. Cannot say enough good things. So glad they decided to open their fourth restaurant in Chesapeake. We will be going back - recommend you try it too. More...

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6 November 2019

This is a beautiful restaurant with delicious food, and a wonderful staff to boot. My husband was craving Indian food and we googled a couple places to go. Most  Indian eatery's are located in Norfolk/VA beach but we are located in Chesapeake and this had good reviews and was close to us so we decided to take a little trip.We've been here twice, once for dinner which was a wonderful date night atmosphere, and again for the lunch buffet. The prices are reasonable, the food is very very good (I recommend the Chicken Mahkani or Chicken Tikka if you're new to Indian food) and the deserts are delicious! They have the best Mango Lassi  What really makes this place top notch for me is the service. Our wonderful server was very kind and made sure to help us with any questions we had about the menu, and the manager made sure to stop by our table to ask us how everything was, and to make sure we were satisfied. Very very nice people and made the meal that much more enjoyable that they really care about their customers and want us to be happy! If you're new to Indian food and scared to try it, please check out their buffet during lunch so you can try a bit of everything (don't worry, they still have butter chickn for people are who picky...like me!) or go for dinner with a date, they will have no problem breaking down the menu and answering any questions you might have.If we weren't moving I could definitely see us coming here a few times a month when we get that craving! More...

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3 November 2019

Great food! Loved the garlic naan. Great service!  We will be coming back again soon.

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26 October 2019

The Restaurant is very nice. A very upscale vibe. The buffet has a ton of options. My favorite is what is pictured below. The buffet deal will run you about $20 with tip . We'll worth the price. There is hardly anyone in there. Great place to grab some lunch. The restaurant also offers top self liquor. One of my new favorite places. More...

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25 October 2019

I liked it! Clean and food is ok! I went there to try the lunch buffet! Butter chicken is yummy! They have quite selection I only wish they add more dessert like mango mousse! But will i go back again definitely yes! More...

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7 October 2019

Chicken vindaloo was great! Gin and tonic was pretty terrible. Other than that I highly recommend.

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1 October 2019

Staff was very friendly and helpful!! Food was fresh, well prepared and beyond amazing! Highly recommended and my favorite new spot!

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27 September 2019

This is my second time coming here the first time I went with my family and got to enjoy ordering off the menu. we ordered the chicken Tikka masala and rice my husband ordered the lamb curry. The kids favorite here was the garlic naan bread. I haven't forgot how friendly the service was here and the Decour had a modern eleganceOn my second visit, my husband and I got to experience the buffet there were two particular items I enjoyed the most but every buffet on the buffet was hot and ok. I didn't locate to much for the pickled preserve, but I liked their sweet tamarind chutney and the green sauce.they serve each table some fresh hot naan. It is always great to pair with your food.As far as customer service was concerned, the guy wasn't the same people I originally met on my last visit. This young man did his job well. As far as customer service, Sadly he didn't feel so enthused with his job just based off my perception. Wast sure if he hated life or was just having a bad day. I was looking forward to having the same service I had from my first visit. Hopefully, we get that next time we come back.But the price is great here and well worth $12.21 for the lunch buffet during the hours of 11-3pm More...

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19 September 2019

Staff is great from the start. He answered all my questions with detailed knowledge.  I am not a big fan of Indian Cuisine but my mind has been changed. A must buffet really good. Will be back again. More...

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19 September 2019

Best Indian food in the area.  They have the right amount of spice (heat), and all if the food tastes fresh.  If you're a fan of indian food, or just interested in trying it, this is the place.  I always recommend the Tikka Masala (chicken, or lamb), with the puri bread, and some somosas. More...

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10 September 2019

Delicious food! Great options for vegetarians and even vegans.

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7 September 2019

We ate at Rasoi in Jersey City in August when we were visiting NYC. Then, came home and realized there's one in Chesapeake! We couldn't believe it. Very exciting. The decor is nice. Modern Indian with touches of sleek industrial vibes. Nice space. Adequate service. The young man was pleasant but away in the back a lot and there was this constant beeping coming from the bar area right next to our table that would go on for more than 5 minutes at times until he returned. It was annoying. Even my in-laws who were visiting from India, who usually aren't bothered by such things, kept asking us what is that noise/alarm? We didn't know...maybe that's how they set their phones? We ordered 3 veg dishes and a house chicken dish. The gravies were amazing. Delicious. Full bodied and perfectly nuanced with flavors yet robust without being over spiced or too robust. We were 4 adults. The Sham Saveri was amazing. However, it had only 3 tiny spinach paneer dumplings in a big bowl of sauce, which was really strange. We had to eat a bowl of sauce with rice- delicious sauce but what happened to the dumplings? The chicken was our biggest letdown. Again, the korma gravy was delicious. The chicken was so dry and over cooked, it was squeaky. The dal makani and saag paneer, garlic naan also delicious. A lot of very high notes with a few unusual and disappointing low notes, which is why I gave 4 stars. That doesn't mean we won't be back. We absolutely will to try more and to try some items again. A great addition to the Indian food offerings in the area. More...

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30 August 2019

Amazing food. My daughter and I were beyond satisfied with this restaurant. The food was so good. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. We will be back.

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24 August 2019

We finally found the perfect Indian restaurant in Chesapeake! This is our 2nd time! The first time we had lunch buffet and wasn't impressed because it was just not spicy for us. Today my husband wanted to eat something spicy! He ordered samosa and lamb curry and plain naan! Everything was delicious and the lamb curry was spicy and savory! It's really spicy but is very good quality! It was meat with bones (like ribs) and you dip the naan in it and also eat with the basmati rice- it was awesome! After searching and trying different restaurants for nearly a year we finally found this place to enjoy authentic Indian food! The servers are of good service! I ordered veggie fried rice for my 3 year old and came out it taste spicy because of peppers and spices and the lady server just took it back to the kitchen and came out with a different plate. My son didn't eat it but they tried to replace it and said if is still spicy they will change something else! We both really enjoy the lamb curry! The mango milk shake was ok not my favorite but it does have mango taste very original and not too sweet! More...

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2 August 2019

I like the way I was welcome it was my first time and I enjoy the food and the two young men working in front was very helpful thanks again Robert see you all soon

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30 July 2019

Just ordered delivery--chicken curry and tikka masala. Fantastic food!  My hometown (NYC) has tons of Indian restaurants, and I was unsure what to expect from Virginia Beach Indian food, but this place compares favorably to any place in NYC. The chicken was extremely moist and the dishes had a good amount of spice. Highly recommended. More...

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26 July 2019

Rasoi is the perfect place for lunch if you are craving a great selection of Indian food! I go at least once a week. They serve you a basket of fresh naan straight to your table if you go with the buffet. The selections on the lunch buffet are updated frequently, so every time I go there is something new to try. The servers are always quick to refill drinks and bring more naan if needed, and of course the food is DELICIOUS! More...

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24 July 2019

I wish I would have been able to take a picture of the food my table received but we ate it abnormally fast! This is AMAZING place for Indian cuisine! The server (young women in glasses) was so sweet and informative with our group's large amount of questions on the menu. Pay mind to how spicy you want it. Get mild if you can't handle it, however if you like a happy amount of spice, medium is the way to go! The chicken curry, chicken korma, and the paneer pakora were my favorites. Thank you again for the hospitality and amazing food. If we are in Virginia again, we will be back.-The Florida Table More...

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23 July 2019

My extended family of nine dined here for a dinner and I was delighted with the service and the food. The ambience is simple and elegant. Their menu is very extensive and features not only Indian food but a few Chinese items as well. We sampled soup, several different pakoras, several naans, and ten different entrees around the table. Each dish was expertly prepared and served. For the quantity of food served, I found the prices to be very reasonable! This large order may have challenged the kitchen staff, but they came through royally. The entrees came out three or four at a time with only a few minutes between each wave and each dish was obviously given careful attention. I particularly appreciated that every entree was served with its own bowl of basmati rice, sparing us from having to pass a few bowls to each other along the large table. And the kheer was warm, fresh, and delicious! Our server was very attentive to our needs throughout the meal. And the restrooms are nice and clean!  Each of us left the restaurant very satisfied and most of us had extra food to take home. I was also impressed with the takeout containers: they were of excellent quality and were not going to spill in the car on the trip home. Even though Rasoi-IV is out of my way, it is worth the trip and I look forward to returning! More...

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7 June 2019

Wonderful Buffet. Great variety of Indian cuisines. If if you are looking to try something different this is the place. Authentic dishes. All you can eat naan. Good customer service. More...

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31 May 2019

I have thoroughly enjoyed the lunch buffet here many times.  It's about time I gave them a shout-out for a nice selection of dishes and very good service.  I think it's about time I went for dinner to taste more of their cooking! I am glad they offer Indian beer, always have one even with lunch. The restaurant is very nicely decorated, clean and quiet.  This place is a gem! More...

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17 May 2019

I love what they done with their new upgrades since reopening this location under new name. I love this location for the convenience and always plenty of parking near by. I had group lunch here twice and both times I left very satisfied. The service has been very attentive with refills and collecting used plates. I'm yet to come here for dinner but that's next. More...

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11 May 2019

This was the best Indian buffet that I have been to.  They don't dumb-down the flavors and spices, which was a really pleasant surprise. There was also a very nice selection on the buffet.  For meat, there wetlre three chciken options.  The standard tikka masala was nicely flavored and tasted fresh.  There was on the bone Desi chicken curry which was really nice too.  The chicken kebab was a little bland for my tsste however.  The veggie options were the stars.  They had the best veg korma that I've had, with a nice spiciness.  The veggie biryani was fantsstic, with a strong cumin-infused spiciness.  Probably the best dish on the buffet.  Saag paneer was also excellent.  Was also served fresh naan tableside, which was a nice touch.  Dessert was, in my opinion, the two best Indian desserts.  Wonderful carrot halwa pudding, and the lightly sweet rice pudding with rose water.  I had heard very positive things about this restaurant, and I can confirm them to be true.  Just wish it was in a better location, as it is in an endlessly congested Sam's Club strip.  I look forward to trying a freshly-prepared dinner one night soon! More...

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30 April 2019

Food was fantastic and a great variety

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28 April 2019

We stopped in for lunch buffet on Sunday and it was fantastic! It is under new ownership since the last time we were here. The buffet was twice as big and the food was amazing!! They make the naan fresh for each table and it is the best I've ever had! Robert was our server and he was super attentive to our every need. I highly recommend you stop by this 5 start Indian restaurant!! More...

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21 April 2019

Rasoi was a great place for dinner with delicious food vegan AND non-vegan! The whole family enjoyed it. The staff is among the most friendly I have ever encountered as well. It was a joy to eat there and I look forward to eating here again in the future! More...

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28 March 2019

My son and I love this place they always have the best service and the best food. The lunch buffet is amazing lots of different options for hot food. The dinner options it's almost overwhelming how many individual meals there are on the menu it's so nice to have such a variety to pick from. The service is always great everyone is very friendly and outgoing and they are always open to giving a suggestion if you need one! More...

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24 March 2019

This is an amazing restaurant with a huge variety of food on the menu even goat.  A large vegetarian section and the spice level of everything can be tailored to your liking.  Delivery is available with grub hub and door dash. More...

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11 March 2019

This place was good when it was India Palace and is even better now. They have updated/expanded the already great menu to include even more options. My wife and I order from this place at least 2-3 times a month it is THAT good.The only reason for 4 stars vice 5 is a couple of times the sauce for the masala was broken, after a quick stir it was fine and tasted great but it was a thing.For those that say it isn't authentic I challenge them to prove why. I have traveled from CA to NY and sure I have had slightly better in NY (also 10X's more expensive) but locally, no way! If you have a craving for Indian I say give it a shot, 19 out of the 20 or so times I have it's been well worth it. More...

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10 March 2019

I've still never stepped foot into Rasoi IV but I have ordered through Door Dash 5-6 times now. (My DD delivery fee is only $1. 99 plus tip) Generally the Chicken Tikka Masala is my standard go to, but today I ordered the Chicken Haryali and OMG! My taste buds were blown away! This is easily one of THE best chicken dishes I've EVER had - period. There's a little tang, a little heat, a little savory... just a very well-balanced flavor. The actual boneless chicken was perfectly cooked as well so it was super tender, not at all dry and no weird fatty, stringy bits - it's obvious they pay attention when preparing their meats. I always order naan and chutney with every meal - I've never been disappointed. My only minor complaint is that rice is usually included (at least when I've ordered other chicken dishes) and I didn't get any today. The menu is not clear about when it is and isn't included. When I first started ordering from Rasoi, I added rice as a side several times only to end up with too much (double). The last few times I've always gotten it included. Then today - nothing. Edit: Thank you to Rasoi for clarifying below which dishes do and do not include rice! I appreciate any business that cares enough to follow up here.Overall, I highly recommend Rasoi IV. For the record, I do not agree with another reviewer that stated the Indian restaurant in Ghent is better. Now that I've found this dish I'm pretty sure I can convince my husband to join me AT the restaurant sometime. To my great dismay, he's never been a fan of traditional curry nor the earthier spice elements of many Indian recipes. This has changed his mind. Whoohoo for me! More...

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8 March 2019

Love the lunch buffet always good food and service. The meats and sides change some days but have never been disappointed.

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23 February 2019

We ordered a Samosa Chaat and the chicken curry lunchbox through Door Dash. I was expecting 2 regular samosas, but this dish was a samosa in a thick  tomato gravy with chickpeas and yogurt. It was the best Indian dish I have ever tasted and a very generous portion!!The chicken curry lunchbox was so delicious and generous as well. It comes with the chicken curry and vegetable dish of the day, with basmati rice and 4 pieces of naan bread.  The spice blends in everything were perfect and we felt like it was a party in our mouth. I ordered for my daughter and me, but it was enough for my husband to have some too. He originally didn't want it, but after hearing us rave about it, he decided to try it and loved it! He said it was a flavor explosion like a fireworks finale in slow motion.The delivery time was very quick, it was here in about 15 minutes, hot and fresh. We will definitely be ordering from them on a regular basis and also trying their lunch buffet. Highly recommend!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

23 February 2019

So far one of the best Indian Restaurants in the area.  I work with Indian IT consultants and they say this place is as real as it gets for the non-Indian community. The food is really good and flavorful. The  ambiance is clean with nice decor but Oh my goodness.... IT IS COLD in there!! Bring a coat!My go to at any Indian cuisine is Butter chicken - chicken makhani is my favorite here. You can go mild to spicy. The only thing is the portions are small for the price. The #78- almond paste chicken is sautéd and comes out sizzling. It's one of the manager's recommendation but it wouldn't be mine LOL. It was under seasoned and the paste on the chicken didn't give it a good texture for me.All the rice dishes were good, the butter naan is best when you dip it in the sauce of your dish! Rob, the manager I think, is great and always helpful when you get stuck on what to order. More...

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20 February 2019

Tried the lunch buffet for the first time. It was great. The selection is a little different than common Indian restaurants. I do recommend it

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21 January 2019

Stopped in for lunch on a whim and I'm glad I did. The food was EXCELLENT! It was later around 2pm so I was a little worried the buffet would be sparse, but they were still replenishing as needed. The Restaurant was beautiful and kept very clean, the staff was friendly, especially the owner. There was a table that had an issue with the spiciness of the food and the owner was happy to promptly take care of it. I also like how they respond to every review and are not defensive and still professional even addressing the more negative ones. If I had to give 1 critique, I would've liked to see the buffet kept cleaner. White linens were used under the chaffing dishes that were splattered with sauce (maybe use a darker color?) and I would suggest changing out the serving spoons to avoid having dried food on them mid lunch/dinner service. I live only a few minutes away and am looking forward for the next visit! This gem is a wonderful addition to Greenbrier, definitely give them your support! More...

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15 December 2018

Good Indian food, nice variety on the lunch buffet. Some dishes are a little to spicy for me but most are mildly spiced. Definitely a great go to for lunch. More...

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14 December 2018

Come to Rasoi Restaurant the Seven Cities finest Indian food ever

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5 December 2018

I am a huge fan of Indian food... I do not claim to be an expert by any means. I can confidently say that I eat it where ever I travel and I can find it. I will be back when I come to town again...... this place was really good More...

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1 December 2018

Excellent food. It is in the top 3 Indian restaurants in the area. Love the chicken tikka masala.

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1 December 2018

My favorite Indian restaurant in the Hampton Roads area. I frequent the lunch buffet and there is always a good variety of delicious options. The Goat and Lamb Curry so far are my favorite! More...

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1 December 2018

I've never had Indian food. not only was the food amazing. I would say its some of the best food I've ever had period. The staff was awesome and the atmosphere was superb. We will definitely be back! My new favorite spot! More...

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1 December 2018

They have great food and a great variety more on their buffet then you normally see on any other restaurant of its kind .. . Great price and very high-quality this will be my go to for Indian cuisine I recommend it to anyone and everyone More...

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1 December 2018

I wish I could give this place 10 stars! Not only was the food incredible but the staff was extremely helpful and attentive. Two of the owners even came over to check on us and answer questions about the menu. This will be our new go-to spot for sure! More...

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20 November 2018

Great service...even better food! Very nice updated restaurant...delicious! Can't wait to come back to try buffet.

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19 November 2018

Step out of your usual dining experience and try Rasoi IV Authentic Indian Cuisine ! You will be glad you did! Enjoyed a wonderful evening with our family at Rasoi IV Authentic Indian Cuisine this weekend. This was my first time trying Indian foods. The menu thoroughly explains each item but we asked the waiter for his suggestions.  He suggested I try a delicious chicken dish in a tomato sauce served with rice. It was #99 on the menu. Absolutely delicious. We all also enjoyed the Sweet Corn Soup to start. The assortment of flat breads were so very good. My husband had a delicious lamb dish. Our son and his family have been going there since it opened as it has an extensive vegetarian selection. Our group of nine had a wonderful evening and will definitely return! Very good service and delicious food along with a very attractive atmosphere made for a fun evening! More...

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8 November 2018

Food was great! Loved the dal and chicken and dessert.

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8 November 2018

Great tasting food and ambience. Excellent service.

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3 November 2018

If you are going here, go for the dinner. Quality of dinner is amazing and absolutely worth the price. The quality and quantity of items for lunch. .. well... the staff was nice and I appreciate them. I will absolutely be eating dinner here again in the future. And they have coupons for grub hub inside the store. Oh, did I mention they have a large menu? Who knew there were so many things to try. More...

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2 November 2018

Yum! Best Indian around! Definitely coming back! You have to try the Chicken Tikka Marsala and Lamb Vindaloo!

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25 October 2018

They did it again!  Changing my diet to include more fish so decided to try the Macchi Ka Tikka Tandoori dish. The salmon was soft and juicy and veggies cooked just right. A must try!

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