Ybor City is known for its history, its brick-lined streets, and a food scene that keeps growing. If you’re craving Indian food in the neighborhood, Rasoi Indian Cuisine at 1701 E 8th Ave is a short walk from 7th Avenue, and it’s a good stop whether you’re local, visiting, or heading out for the evening.
“Rasoi” means “kitchen” in Hindi, and the kitchen is the heart of the Indian home. That idea shapes how we cook: spice blends made with care, a real clay tandoor oven, and a menu that covers regional dishes from across India, not just the usual favorites.
New to Indian food, or just not sure what to order? Here’s our guide.
If You Love Smoky, Grilled Flavors: Start With the Tandoor
Our Rasoi Tandoori Oven is the signature of the kitchen. Meat, seafood, and paneer are marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices, then cooked in a clay oven at high heat. That gives them the char and juiciness you can’t get from a regular grill or oven.
- Rasoi Mix Grill Board ($22.99): A mix of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, kabab, shrimp, and lamb. It’s the best way to sample the tandoor, and it works well for sharing.
- Noorani Chicken Tikka ($22.99): Boneless chicken breast marinated in yogurt and spices.
- Malai Chicken Kabab ($22.99): The milder, creamier option, good for anyone who doesn’t want much heat.
- Adraki Lamb Chops ($24.99): Rack of lamb with ginger-forward spices, cooked in the tandoor.
- Smoky Tandoori Paneer ($20.99): A satisfying vegetarian pick.
If You Want Classic Comfort: The Creamy Curries
Some dishes are popular for good reason.
- Butter Chicken ($22.99): Shredded tandoori chicken in a smooth, rich tomato sauce. It’s a good first dish if you’re new to Indian food.
- Chicken Tikka Masala ($22.99): Chicken breast cubes in a zesty tomato and onion cream sauce.
- Lamb Rogan Josh ($25.99): A Kashmiri-style lamb curry with tomato, ginger, garlic, spices, and a hint of yogurt.
- Chicken or Lamb Methi Malai ($21.99 / $26.99): A creamy sauce flavored with fenugreek leaves.
If You Like Heat or Regional Flavors
Our menu goes beyond the standards. If you want to try something different, ask about:
- Chicken or Lamb Vindaloo: Vinegar and spices simmered with potatoes in a hot gravy. This is for spice lovers.
- Chicken Chettinad and Chicken Kolhapuri: Medium-spice dishes from South and Western India, with coconut and aromatic spice blends.
- Chicken or Lamb Xacuti: A coconut-based Goan-style curry with warm spices.
- Malabar Fish Curry and Goan Shrimp Curry: Coastal-style seafood in coconut sauces.
Vegetarian and Vegan Favorites
Indian cuisine is a great choice for vegetarians, and our menu has plenty of options (dishes marked (V) on the menu are vegan):
- Dal Tadka ($17.99, V): Yellow lentils tempered with tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
- Channa Masala ($18.99, V): Chickpeas in freshly ground spices.
- Bagara Baingan ($18.99, V): Eggplant in a Hyderabadi-style peanut sauce.
- Navaratna Korma ($20.99): Mixed vegetables in a rich cashew cream sauce.
- Palak Paneer ($20.99): Cottage cheese in a spinach sauce.
- Mutter Methi Malai ($20.99): Peas, fenugreek, and grated paneer in a creamy sauce.
Biryani: A Full Meal in One Dish
Our biryanis are baked with basmati rice and aromatic spices, and you can choose vegetable, chicken, lamb, goat, or shrimp. Prices run from $18.99 to $24.99. If you want one dish that feels complete, this is it.
Don’t Skip the Bread
Order bread for the table: garlic naan, butter naan, cheese naan, or ajwain paratha for dipping into your curry. If you’re a group, the Bread Basket ($16.99) comes with three naans and is a good value.
Start With an Appetizer, End With Dessert
Good starters to share include Samosa Bites, Pani Puri, Tandoori Chicken Wings, Fish Amritsari, and Gobi Manchurian.
For dessert, try Gulab Jamun, Gajar Halwa (warm carrot pudding with cardamom), Kulfi, or a Rose Falooda.
Weekday Lunch and Dinner in Ybor City
We serve lunch daily from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, with lunch specials on weekdays. That makes us a convenient option for people working nearby or running errands. Dinner hours are:
- Monday to Thursday: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm
- Sunday: 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Perfect for Date Night, Family Dinners, and Group Events
Rasoi works for family get-togethers, corporate lunches and dinners, and romantic evenings. We also have a wine and spirits selection to go with your meal. Our patio bar is available on Friday and Saturday nights for private parties, so ask us about hosting your celebration.
Visit Rasoi Indian Cuisine in Ybor City, Tampa
📍 1701 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
📞 +1-813-241-0003