On a slow Sunday night, the place was wide open; ample seating. The service was friendly and fast. We ordered Lamb Korma, Chicken Jalfrazie, garlic naan, and a glass of red Indian wine that they recommended. All of it was amazing. The meat was tender and the spices were excellent. The wine had a unique flavor that paired nicely with the meal. The ambiance was nice as they had TV screens displaying a warm fireplace. The portion sizes and prices were good. We've been looking for an Indian place that has quality food and a pleasant atmosphere. This is it. We are definitely coming back. read more

If you love Indian food, you need to eat here. If you don't love Indian food, maybe you just haven't tried the right spot yet, and should eat here! 5 Rivers is a part of our regular dinner rotation. It offers an extensive menu, and for what you pay, the portions are very generous! Our favorite dishes are the mango curry, lamb vindaloo, and the classics like butter chicken and tikka masala. We always order some form of appetizer. We have had the samosas as well as the hummus and tabouleh, and everything has been delectable! I always order their baba Ganoush. The smoky, roasted eggplant is savory and has great depth to the flavor profile. Our other favorite is the garlic naan. It is seasoned to perfection and roasted beautifully! Another thing I appreciate is they offer a spice level for your order. Spicy is a relative term, so I appreciate having a range to work with. 5 Rivers recently renovated their dining area, and it is very beautiful and clean. Service is always friendly, too. Overall we are very happy to have found such a gem nearby! read more

With no shortage of amazing Indian food in the Lynnwood and Everett areas, we can't help but want to try them allllll . So when the opportunity arose to share a Friday night dinner with family, we opted to try 5 Rivers Indian Cuisine, a family owned and run restaurant in Everett on Evergreen Way near 4th Avenue, specializing in Punjabi and Mediterranean cuisine! They have lots of amazing options to choose from. While nothing is specifically labeled vegan, they do have many vegetarian options I found them to be very accommodating to our vegan dietary needs. I've almost never met a Grape Leaf dish I didn't like so I had to try their version. They did an amazing job with the aesthetics, using a creamy vegan tahini sauce to really bring this dish to that next level. I also ordered Baba Ghannoj. Surprisingly, they advised their pita bread is not vegan but they gladly substituted roti instead, super flavorful and great mix of textures dancing around on the palette. For a main dish, I heard their "Vegetarian Thali" dish calling to me (but thankfully, it didn't call me Seymour .. .. .. ), giving me the opportunity to try a myriad of flavors and combinations. Given that a couple of components weren't vegan, they were graciously able to accommodate .. and provide me with a fully vegan ncombination of (from left to right) Aloo Chana, Dal Maharanji, Aloo Gobi, Basmati Rice and more delicious roti bread. Everything was delicious and super filling, I had to take a lot home with me. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend dropping by to try their flavorful mixture of Punjabi and Mediterranean inspired dishes! read more

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This place has been on my radar for a few years... Roughly since they opened. Right down the street from me is a good local spot by the name of Curries but I am always looking for something new, even if it's in the same category. Quick tangent, but years ago there was a nice spot in Downtown Everett whose name I cannot recall that had an amazing lunch special. Like for $5, they had a Masala Chaat, with rice, naan and a drink. I used to love frequenting but it's been gone for years so.... Anywho. Back to the main character that is Five Rivers Indian Cuisine. As you walk in you'll be hit with classic jabs, punches and slaps of aromatics, spices and the uniqueness of many Indian restaurants. It was empty but a good sign was the counter. Ladened with several orders of either pick up or the all too common door-dasherie' that's commonplace these days. I always try to do a good amount of reconnaissance before I order, having an idea of what I wanted but also wanting to try something I've yet to experience. Panipuri has been something that has been in my imagination and salivations for a long time. Now this place has a different variation of it, called Gol Gappe but it is still close enough to be an introduction, considering the plethora of videos I've seen. The start of my conquest was the classic Butter chicken. Now quick pause; you can select any protein available, from chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp plus any I might have forgotten. I asked for medium spicy and it had enough kick for me to get one less spicy next time I visit. The next dish was their Lamb Biryani. That was the same level of spicy and the same thing goes; less spicy. Now, instead of the usual naan or garlic naan, I always go for the Keema. It is naan stuffed with lamb and spices. It's always been my favorite and this was a great choice. I finished out my order with the Gol Gappe. It is similar to panipuri, I assume but the mixture was a potato and chickpea mixture accompanied by a tamarind sauce. My total was around $60, not including tip and then an additional order of a couple cans of coke to which i purchased after my food was ready and picked up after waiting 15-20 minutes. After I got home, I set up my little sport and got ready for my initial peeping and sample of what I had ordered. First was the Gol Gappe. From what I seen online of the panipuri offspring, the little pocket pouches are usually;y fried and puff up from the cooking and process. These however were premade or manufactured, due to the little pressed inventions on its body. a little disappointing but not the end of the world and it still delivered an experience that I was looking for. The potato-chickpea mixture was very subtle and soft with a very bland yet nice flavor. After cracking the top of the Gol Gappe pocket, I spooned in some of the mixture and then poured in the tamarind sauce. The bite was very sensuous and refreshing. The textures melded well together and the sweetness of the tamarind sauce or juice brought it what gave me i good idea how the barometer for this dish or snack can be. I had a like three or four before I moved on to the entrees. I was happy. Next was the Lamb Biryani. Now I've had biryani before, with goat and at a different venue and it was light and fluffy. This was a different variation entirely. It was a heavy box so I knew I would be having leftovers for the next few days, which is always a plus. when I opened the box I was immediately hit with a powerful aroma of the Lamb and the accompanying spices. It was very dark, almost like a soy sauce fried rice color and the steam was rising like it came straight from the pan. The lamb was huge. Thick hunks and chunky cuts that were well seasoned and dotted all throughout. I placed a decent portion in my bowl. The flavor was WOW. And remember when I said less spicy next? Yeah, it had kick. It was not overwhelming and you can taste the lamb and the spices plus the rice but the flavor of the spiciness lets you know you you're eating some heat!!! The dish came with a little to go ramekin of a yogurt sauce which definitely helped calm it down but I ended up using it all and will have to get more the next time. read more

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We finally found a good Indian place in Everett! We've been looking for an Indian place for a looong time. We've tried multiple places and they just weren't it. This place is it. We live near by and have been to the Mexican place next to it multiple times. Today we decided to try out 5 rivers and we're so happy we did. The food was so fresh and full of flavor, the staff was all very nice and attentive, and the place was busy! I got the chicken tikka masala but I heard lots of people order a lamb dish. I have to check that out next time. The had huge portions my wife and I had to take left overs home. I'll have to come back more often now that we know it's this good! read more

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The food here is amazing, definitely the best Indian food I've ever had! The staff are very friendly, kind, and are fun to talk to! read more

5 Rivers Indian Cuisine - Butter Masala - Chicken Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Everett, Washington

The food was absolutely amazing!! Everything was so perfect. We highly recommend this restaurant. We travel from stanwood/arlington area to come here!! It's great for dates and birthday gatherings. Plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too!! The best mango lassi i have ever tasted. I will think about it until next time. The owners and the waiters are so nice and friendly definitely will be back soon. read more

5 Rivers Indian Cuisine - got the coconut curry and the butter masala with Garlic Naan and a mango lassi!! - Indian Near Me - Everett, Washington

Open for eating in the last five months, definitely put 5 Rivers on your radar! The owner was an executive chef at the Cedars and Saffron and now is the executive chef at his own restaurant! If you like delicious Indian Food and plenty of it, this is the place to go. There's plenty of seating and the servers are family creating a nice family atmosphere. We had a variety of delicious dishes, Tikka Masala, Butter Masala and Coconut Curry. All unique and delish!! Really, go there...you won't regret it! read more

5 Rivers Indian Cuisine - Coconut Curry - Lamb - Indian Near Me - Everett, Washington

Food: Shahi korma with lamb and curry chicken were good. Their heat range is 1 - 6. We got 4's, and I would have liked my curry just a bit spicier. The paneer naan was enormous--served on a pizza pan. It was also good. Service was friendly and timely. The place is located in a strip mall without much parking out front. We were able to get a space in the back. The restaurant was clean and nicely lit, and seating was comfortable. read more

Absolutely wonderful! Our 12 year old daughter has been skeptical about Indian food, but she got the tandoori chicken and loved it! I had the butter chicken and my wife had one of the curry options. We enjoyed every last bite. This is a down to earth, family-owned restaurant with outstanding service and delicious food. We will be back! read more

Went here on a whim feeling like Indian and it did not disappoint! Nice open dining room, butter chicken/lamb were both fantastic and their garlic naan is really flavorful. We learned that it's single family owned and the son was our server. Very nice and fast service. Definitely worth returning and love supporting a family business! read more

5 Rivers Indian Cuisine - Butter Masala - Chicken Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Everett, Washington

My family and I came here the day they opened and it's been our number one spot since! The food is outstanding, the customer service is excellent, and the restaurant is clean. Whether it's take out or dine in, it's everything you could want when you eat out. read more

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The service is fantastic and the food is even better. We absolutely loved our dinner.

What a wonderful surprise, the interior of this Indian restaurant was so inviting. The staff taking our order and checking in on us were courteous and so helpful with my gluten and dairy allergies. What was most enjoyed were the unique menu items that were delicious with divine spices! The 5 river stuffed naan was my husband's favorite paired well with the mulligatawny soup- creamy and full of chicken. The rice was perfectly prepared and karai gosht curry was so unique in flavor and perfectly spiced to my request- very hard to find restaurants that prepare to your requested spice level perfectly As well as the tender lamb... not tough and so good! We will definitely return!!! Tasted home made with high quality ingredients! read more

This is the best Indian food in Everett! The portions are huge and the food is excellent. Staff are friendly. Inside of the restaurant is clean. Hours are great Give 5 Rivers a try! read more

We just had amazing garlic naan bread and very flavorful curry dishes. When we approached the door my friend said, "What are you getting me into". That is because the place is in a little corner strip mall and the front door glass really needs a good cleaning. I talked her into giving it a try. She loved it!! I'm looking forward to left overs for lunch tomorrow. I will be going back. Very nice people. read more

The food, service and restaurant are all great. The crackling fire on the tv's created a cozy and warm ambiance on a stormy day. The bar isn't open other than serving beer and they don't put ice in the water. However they recently opened to indoor seating and those were the 2 negativities. We ordered the garlic naan, butter masala with chicken and coconut curry with lamb. It was all so good! read more

5 Rivers Indian Cuisine - Butter Masala - Chicken - Indian Near Me - Everett, Washington

Heard some great reviews and had to try this place since they just reopened for dine in. I would say it's a good restaurant, but not the best. The portion sizes were huge, but the price was also up there. We enjoyed the pani puri and the the pani that it came with was delicious, tangy and a little spicy. We also ordered biriyani and palak chicken. The taste was okay. The portion size again was huge, but it was more of rice. I wish there were more meat portion. The curry came with a decent amount of meat, but the biriyani was lacking. There were 7-8 pieces of meat when I counted. I understand process has sky rocketed, but I don't think that anyone should be paying for 7-8 small chunks of meat with rice for $20. Naan bread was delicious. We ordered a small side of butter chicken gravy because we didn't have enough palak chicken gravy to dip it in. The service was great, but I did have to flag them down a few times. read more

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I don't write reviews unless I discover something extraordinary; 5 Rivers Indian Cuisine is a hidden gem. It's a quaint, family-owned business and each member of that charming family really cares about your experience and the food they provide for you. Their home-style Indian dishes, masterfully crafted by the former chef of Saffron, are the best you'll find for miles and miles, by a large margin. This place is really something special and I would strongly urge everyone to stop by for a lovely dinner among people who truly care. read more

Finally got around to coming here and the food was sooooooo good. Especially the dish I ordered "'coconut curry chicken." I love that you can choose the spicy level and I love spicy food so it was perfect at level 4. Will definitely be coming back with my friends. The kindness of the owners and the atmosphere of cozy vibes/family hospitality was the cherry on top. I thank the owner for recommending different dishes for me and my friends because I wouldn't have known I would love the curry chicken dish. read more

Food was meh! They don't yet have dine-in open so cannot say much about service but takeout experience was just fine. We ordered few things and here are my ratings for each : Aloo Gobhi (3/5) - oily but tasty. It was heavy as well , and tasted like made a day before. Veggie delight - (2.5/5) - again oily and ok in taste. Garlic Naan (1/5) - not at all good. It was not fresh and very hard/stretchy- seemed like it was premade atleast a day before and just heated up. Onion Kulcha (1.5/5) - same story here but a bit fresher and softer In conclusion, i went there after seeing good reviews on yelp/google but not going there again. read more

First time trying this spot. Buttered chicken level 3 spice with a side of garlic naan to go. The food was ready within 15 minutes. Smelled wonderful when I made the brief but friendly exchange with the gentleman upfront. My total was $26.06 which in my opinion compared to other spots I've tried, was very reasonable. Especially considering how huge the to go portion is! The food was really good. Definitely my new spot in Everett! read more

The food is pretty good! They recently got a sit down portion in restaurant inside. It is family run so service can be a little slower but overall it's a great place! The new remodel looks really nice and they offer good portion sizes. One of the better Indian restaurants in the area! read more

Doesn't look great on the outside... food is top tier. Came in with my friends we were all white so they were afraid to make us spicy food. Didn't matter the flavor was still the best indian food I've had in Washington. read more

A Beautiful family Business whom run this restaurant they all are so kind ! Every dish I ive had is divine Epic So very thankful they are so near to me ! Love ...love...love ! read more

What a find in Everett! A friend of mine had recently dined at 5 Rivers and suggested we go for lunch. Nice location with plentiful parking on Evergreen Way. We were greeted warmly and seated by a window where my friend was able to watch her car with her two dogs while we ate! I ordered the 5 Rivers delight which included shish kabobs and chicken kabobs as well as prawns. My one issue is that these were pretty small shrimp so calling them prawns had altered my expectation. Nevertheless, they were all delicious and they were served with spiced rice. My friend ordered a paneer dish with spinach which was also excellent. We ordered some garlic nan which was one of the best I've ever had. I will be back and likely bring in more friends to experience this family owned establishment. I wish them all best in 2025 read more

Went to eat in person...they only do take out. Sign out front says they have a dining room. We looked up online before going, no mention of no in person dining. If you are interested in take out it might be good...we didn't order. read more

Food was super delicious! Ambiance was really nice. They can improve a little bit in the service just a little more attentive. Otherwise great experience read more

We've done take out from them many times. Consistently delicious! The lamb "Ghost" curry and the chicken coconut curry are our faves. A massive amount of rice comes with the order. Good sized portions. Usually 2-3 meals for both of us each time. The family that owns and runs it are so nice and accommodating. Please visit and support them. They deserve it! Oh and their recent interior remodel looks very nice. read more

Picked this location simply because it was near where my lunch buddy needed to be afterward. So glad! I echo all the rave reviews on this place. The owners came out after our meal and chatted (it was after lunch rush so we were the only ones left). They opened right before COVID and made it through on take-out only-- just opened for dine-in and highly recommend! Pleasant atmosphere, excellent flavors, generous portions, melt-in-your-mouth naan, and friendly service. Excellent! read more

In all honesty this place was amazing! The food is absolutely top notch! 25 years experience in the kitchen cooking up some really good Indian food! The service was great as well. Me and my sibling went in last night I'm in town visiting from Vegas and was craving Indian food! Let me tell you the butter lamb and butter chicken are the way to go! And that naan garlic bread was incredible! I will absolutely be back!! read more

Recently tried the 5 rivers naan! It's my favorite naan of theirs not to mention, their own classic! Naans with meat inside seem to be really good! This one has chopped up fine tandoori chicken. read more

We're loyal customers after the first bite. We love the place and is lovingly run by a great family. Service is great!

Decent curry, somewhat close to what you could expect at an authentic place although the dishes are a bit bland. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. read more

Fantastic catering, delicious top notch food, excellent price!!! They went above and beyond for our dinner party of 12. All the trays were packaged with care and very organized. All the food stayed hot and was easy to transport in their special catering insulated box that held all the trays securely. Our guests loved every bite. I would absolutely order from 5 Rivers again!!! read more

**This place is currently take-out only!! ** I went out on a date and wasn't expecting a carry-out experience, but we decided to go for it since it was so late in the evening. I'm very glad we did because we were looking for a good Indian place. The workers, probably the owners, were very friendly. We went for the higher stars on the spicy scale because most places seem to be on the weaker side, but 5 Rivers was very on point with spice and flavor. The biriyani was rice-heavy in comparison to other places that have more meat & veg, but the rice was great. The naan was crispy and warm. The portions were a good value because I had leftovers for a couple days. I will visit again in the near future! read more

5 Rivers Indian Cuisine - flowers in vases on a counter - Indian Near Me - Everett, Washington

We had office lunch catered by this restaurant. Food was extremely bland . They had added sugar to every thing . Service was excellent but food was very bland and nothing tasted like Indian food read more

After 4 very long years, they're finally open for dine-in again, and the remodeled dining space is stunning. Service is exceptional, with a sweet family of 4 attending to everything you need, it made me feel as if I was a guest in their home. I ordered too much food but it was all very good: Tandoori Delight appetizer and Non-Veg Thali to sample a couple of different curries (chicken and lamb). I'm so glad they've managed to stay in business after the pandemic, then a fire at a neighboring business destroyed their interior, I'm looking forward to supporting them and working my way through their extensive menu. read more

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Ordered takeout. Food: - Baingan Bharta $19: Such a rich flavor with a great amount of smokey flavor. 5/5 - Dal Maharani $19 We ordered mild, would try a bit spicier next time. Fairly classic, excellent comfort food. 4/5 - Garlic Naan: We were too hungry to retoast, so sadly this was real soggy when we ate it, and it seemed to lack substantial garlic flavor. 3/5 These two dishes was enough food for 4+ people ( probably closer to 6). The rice was packed and mounded into a take out container, with so much rich they had to staple it shut. So yes, there is a higher price, but that's because of how much food is included. Definitely excited to come back and try more dishes! read more

Every dish we ordered were absolutely delicious. The staff were incredibly professional and friendly and welcoming.