Went here for a date night and the food and service were both excellent! We tried the Samosa Chaat, Paneer Tikka Masala, and Veg Maratha, with garlic naan and rice. All were delicious! I'm so glad they had many vegetarian options to choose from. I was a little bummed that we weren't able to order cocktails because their bartender was out, but we enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine. The server was very kind and attentive, and he answered our questions and helped us decide on what to order. My only complaint about the restaurant was that the atmosphere was a bit confusing. It seems like an upscale restaurant but there is a TV playing sports and the kitchen is open, so you can hear the blender and all of the cooking while you eat. They were also playing music that had ads in between songs that made it a bit of a weird vibe. There were several open tables and they sat us right next to someone else instead of spacing us out. But I was able to overlook these things because the food was so good! read more

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2.5 stars. I'm updating this review based on my recent visits, as my last couple of experiences haven't been great -- especially this most recent order. I ordered the chicken tikka biryani, paneer butter masala, butter chicken, bullet naan, and gulab jamun. Unfortunately, most of the food was disappointing. The naan was a little chewy, and the biryani tasted quite different from previous times I've ordered it. It didn't feel as flavorful or well-balanced as before, and the chicken wasn't cooked as well. The rice that came with the curries was underwhelming. Both curries also tasted sweeter than expected and didn't come together well flavor-wise. The paneer was hard, and the chicken pieces in the butter chicken were too large. The gulab jamun was the only item I really enjoyed. Overall, I was disappointed with this order, especially the curries, since I've had a better experience here before. read more

Aamrai Indian Kitchen And Bar - Chicken tikka biryani - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The ambiance is modern and inviting. From the outside, the restaurant looks quite spacious, but inside it only has a few tables. Since we didn't have a reservation, we were offered bar seating, which we agreed to. If you're planning to visit and prefer a table, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. We went during Seattle Restaurant Week, where they offered a $35 menu that included one appetizer, one entree, and one side. I chose the beetroot kebab as an appetizer and the veg curry kofta with garlic naan for the main and side respectively The staff seemed quite overwhelmed. We waited about 10 minutes just to place our order and another 10 minutes to receive the appetizer. The beetroot kebab was delicious and easily the highlight of the meal. However, the chicken starter was very dry. The Veg Curry kofta itself was good, but the curry was sweeter than expected. We also ordered butter chicken, which was similarly sweet, and both curries tasted almost identical it felt like the same base gravy with different additions (I know both the curries are on sweeter side but these two were way sweeter than I was expecting) The garlic naan was disappointing; it didn't taste like it had any garlic at all. The rice was the biggest letdown it was stiff and felt like leftover rice that had been sitting in the cooker. Please note if you're planning to go during the Seattle week and plan to order from their Seattle week menu the portion of the appetizer and entree is 50% less as compared to what you get in the full menu Overall, the service was slow and the staff seemed stretched thin. The restaurant can also get quite loud, making it difficult to have a conversation. If you're looking for a quiet dining experience, I would suggest avoiding this place. The only standout for me was the beetroot kebab. read more

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The food was very tasty, but unfortunately they were out of the saag paneer. I was unclear if this was temporary or permanent, but that's my favorite dish and probably the only thing I'd come back to try. My main was still good, but not as good as saag paneer is. We enjoyed the naan and our drinks but the pricing and portion sizing for those were maybe a bit steeper than other nearby spots. The entrees and rice were very generous though, and the naan was on par. Service was generally ok and fairly polite. The ambiance is of a slightly more upscale feel to an Indian restaurant with the decor. It doesn't seem to have or be using AC in summer so that's also something to note for some folks perhaps. Would recommend if you like spicier tomato based Indian food or lots of curry options, especially if you're vegetarian. I would not say that they have a lot of options for vegans, though 2-3 items seemed to be marked vegan (though there was no key and one mentioned egg so unclear) and some items were marked as GF too. Several were marked vegetarian but even more seemed to have the option to be vegetarian so perhaps things are more customizable, which I could see being of great appeal to many folks. read more

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Amazing and just amazing food. The flavors were suttle but each dish had its own flavour. This new gem will give a tough competition to all super expensive low on quality restaurant . Server was very nice and he took the feedback in very positive way. Will definatley visit one more time to they other dishes. It's Seattle so parking is very tough read more

Aamrai Indian Kitchen And Bar - Paneer Lasagna With Beetroot Sauce - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My spouse and I both got massive food poisoning from this place. Should have double checked the sub-par King County Health rating that was posted in the door. Anyway, they literally put my wife in the ER. Won't be going back read more

Food was great, service was kind of slow but not bad at least. Will definitely come back for the food. We got chicken lababdar, goat biryani, goat curry, vadapav, mixed tandoori platter. I would totally come back just for the chicken lababdar and vadapav, which I'm told is just like the ones in Mumbai. read more

We had a lovely dinner here. They accommodated a small group of us and provided excellent service throughout. We ordered the following and everything was very very good particularly the beetroot, chaat, and black Dahl: Beet root kabab 5/5 amazing flavor in these little fried patties. Comes with 4. Samosa chaat 5/5 wow the flavors and different textures were soo yummy Butter chicken 4/5 usually my go to dish but wasn't the best here Black Dahl 4.5/5 one of my favorite dishes. So flavorful and creamy Baingan 4/5 a tad spicy and good but not as great as the Dahl! Overall I definitely would come back. read more

Loved the food overall ordered veg curry kofta, beet root kebab and daal. Loved the food read more

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Absolutely loved my experience at Aamrai. The place has such a nice fine-dine vibe--classy, comfortable, and perfect for a chill evening with good food and drinks. We started with the Chilli Mushroom, and honestly, it was so good--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The Kerala Chicken Fry was a standout for me--super flavorful and cooked just right. For the mains, the Chicken Korma was rich and comforting, and the Kadhai Baingan was surprisingly delicious with bold, well-balanced spices. Expect really good service The food paired really well with their cocktails, which just added to the overall experience. Great ambience, amazing food, and solid drinks--Aamrai is definitely a place I'd go back to. Highly recommend! read more

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Absolute disappointment. Some starters were decent but the entrees had no taste. The AC was not working, they were out of drinks. Absolute mess and the staff is not polite showed racist attitude. I will not recommend this place at all. read more

I have eaten here and the food is good. We called 3 times asking about catering and each time we were told we would get a call back. I don't think they need our business. read more

Me and my husband went for date night and we loved everything we tried. I loved the vibe we found parking right away which was surprising! Our favorites were the dynamite shrimp appetizer and the butter chicken. So fresh and flavorful and the drinks were super fun! Friendly service which we appreciate always. Can't wait to come back with the family read more

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Had a great experience dining at this restaurant. We ordered lahsuni gobhi and paneer tikka for appetizers; both the dishes were very flavorful. For main course we ordered the veg baingan dabba which was amazing too. Fast service; very attentive staff. We had the cozy nook to ourself with great music playing . Again all in all, a perfect dine out! read more

In from out of town. The room is quite cozy and snug, and our waiter was very accommodating -- they were out of their usual mocktails, so he improvised and made up one on the spot that was terrific! Food was absolutely superb as well, rich flavors with multiple layers. A must-go! read more

Excellent Indian restaurant! They had items on the menu that my friends had only seen in larger city Indian restaurants. Good spice balance and something for everyone if you wanted more spice or less. The service was also impeccable! Two waiters helped us and both were so nice and helpful. We went on a 90 degree day and I was nervous about them not having AC but the restaurant was perfectly comfortable. The vibe of the place is also very cozy and welcoming. Feels like you're being welcomed in a home. Highly recommend! read more

The service and food were spectacular. The atmosphere was perfect for a celebration and making good memories!

Very good place to have indian fusion food with fine dining ambience and great taste. I like vada pav and crispy naan and also the gulab jamun and srikhand it was so good and delicious. Service was so kind and great . read more

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Really wonderful lunch here on a whim. Vibe was great (loved the music, everyone was warm and friendly). Samosa chaat & vegetarian tiffin were really well done. Appreciate spots like this in the neighborhood! read more

Such a fun new neighborhood spot! Interior was so cozy and chic, service was kind gave lots of recommendations and attentive, and the food was great! Came for a double date night ended up with the beetroot kebab, lamb kebab, Bombay vada pav, butter chicken, nagpuri saoji chicken rasa, rice and garlic naan. All delicious though for me the Bombay vada pav and nagpuri saoji chicken rasa stole the show. The butter chicken was sweeter than I've typically had but was a really nice alternative when paired with the nagpuri saoji chicken rasa which had a bit more spice to it. We also ended with the saffron tiramisu which was good but not as delicious as the mains and appetizers. Overall great spot to go for a good meal with kind people and a great ambiance! Only notes (which were completely understandable as they are new!) were they took all of our menus when we were done ordering initially, so we couldn't continue to peruse - including the drink menu. Which they didn't not ask if we wanted another round at any point or bring the menu back for us to consider more drinks. read more

Great chicken korma, understated and intimate decor. Focus is on good food and exceptional service.

Their Chicken Tikka Biryani was so good. Helpful staff and great ambience. But I appreciated even more their location. It's only a few minutes walk to Capitol Hill station and it's also served by pretty frequent buses close by. Felt like a proper neighborhood restaurant integrated with the city. Only suggestion would be to work with the city to have a bike rack installed nearby. read more

Food and service were great!! The garlic naan was delicious and the martini was beautiful. Great ambience

Didn't honor the reservation eve when we were before/on time. Pathetic customer service

Really like trying new Indian restaurants, one of my favorite cuisines. Nice when they are near by. Sorry, no curried goat, so went with the butter chicken which very good. Bit more buttery than tomatoey seemed to me or perhaps they somehow decreased the tomato tang. I also had a side of the Lentil Bukhara, also very good though not quite as spicy as elsewhere. I chose the onion kulcha bread also good. I had a spicy tamarind guava cocktail rimmed with a peppery salt, very good. Ended up with a very good Gulub Jamun. Service was great, checked back several times and the setting very cozy. read more

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These guys don't honor reservations even if you come before the time. Avoid the pathetic customer service.

Went for Seattle restaurant week and sampled the menu. Great food, service and cocktails!

Service is quite great here - came on a slow Sunday lunch and was seated immediately by waitstaff. The paneer tikki masala was pretty rich and maybe a little too sweet for my taste, but it wasn't terrible? The Samosa Chaat was quite good enough - definitely worth trying. Rice being extra $ to add is kind of weird - have been to few Indian places where rice is not included with the main entree. The naan was $16 for 4 pieces, which is normal but still lowkey kind of steep for what it is. Overall, for 2 people, we got 2x portions of naan, 1x entree, and 1x appetizer, and it came out to be $35/head after tax and tip. Not really sure when Indian food got that pricey but I probably would. not recommend this location if you are looking to get a bang for your buck. Food isn't that bad though, but it definitely isn't good enough for me to feel happy shelling out $30+ a head for stuff I can find elsewhere for $20. read more

The food was wonderful and the servers were really nice, great atmosphere too! The Paneer Tikka appetizer was my favorite--SO good.

The ambience was nice and the food was delicious. The service was prompt and they were also courteous. Will come back

Great service, beautiful atmosphere and the paneer tikka was SO GOOD. Cocktails were solid too!