Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City
SADLY, RAHI IS NOW CLOSED.
I had a bit of déjà vu when walking into Rahi. Just a few months back, this space was an upscale Indian restaurant named Tapestry. I ate there and it was good, but nothing terribly memorable.
Well now it’s another upscale Indian restaurant (with similar partners as Tapestry) but this time the food is worth raving about.
Every dish we tried was excellent – full of flavors and inventive combinations. The edamame artichoke chaat gave off the flavors of the crunchy sweet/sour street snack – but with some unexpected ingredients. It was fun and addictive.
We also really enjoyed the unique three mango cod with tropical flavors of mango and coconut with a Desi-inspired curry and the tender chicken curry cooked and served in a banana leaf.
But the dish that came out literally on smoke was the most exciting – how could it not be? Eggplant (or baingan) bharta is the Indian answer to baba ghanoush. Smoked mashed eggplants serve as the centerpiece for some dipping. You also pick up all the spicy goodness from cumin and onions yet that smoky charcoal lingers in the best possible way.
I truly can’t remember what I ate at the restaurant when it was the previous tenant, but I’ll never forget this (or the other dishes) at Rahi. Which I truly hope is here to stay. Price: $17
| RAHI |
| 60 Greenwich Avenue (between West 11th Street and Perry Street), Greenwich Village (212) 373-8900 |
| rahinyc.com |
