My family and I have been visiting Aahaar since 2016, and it remains our absolute favorite. The…read morelocation is awesome, the ambience is lovely, and the service is consistently stellar. I always look forward to interacting with their wonderful, welcoming staff. The food has an authentic Kerala and Tamil Nadu ( Indian States )touch that sets it apart. Favorites: My son is a huge fan of their perfectly made idli, dosa, and vada. Their fried idlis are also incredibly tasty and a fun twist on the classic! The variety: They have an incredible selection of dosas on the regular menu, and the Aviyal dish here is very good and highly recommended. Special treats: Aside from the regular staples, I am a big fan of their thalis on special occasions--they are a must-try! Bonus tip: Its location makes it perfect to combine with a trip to Snoqualmie Falls for a fantastic day out! If you are looking for top-tier South Indian cuisine with great vibes, this is the spot. Highly recommended!

Aahaar is an excellent restaurant for South Indian food. It's some of the best Indian food in the…read moreSeattle area. We came in for lunch and got the Fried Fish, Mutton Varuthakari, Parotta, Iddiyappam, Dahi Sev Poori, two desserts, and a Chicken Biryani to take home. Everything was delicious -- the curry was excellent, with flavorful mutton and plenty of spice. The fish was especially delicious: crispy, spicy, and juicy, and probably the star of the meal. The Sev Poori was fun too, and the Parotta and Iddiyappam were quite good as well. The desserts were lovely. The Chakka Pradhaman was great, with the jackfruit flavor present but not overpowering, and the gulab jamun was nice as well. The biryani was also amazing. It's a very wholesome biryani and it hits a particular spot for us Malayalis (the cashews and the small grain rice are a part of that), and will keep us coming back many more times. Everything was top notch, and you could sense an attention to detail that separates Aahaar from many other restaurants. This was reflected in the warm, friendly staff and in the high degree of quality across all of the dishes. Overall, a lovely experience. We recommend Aahaar highly!

This place is AMAZING! My boyfriend and I got the Lamb Rogan and Tikka Masala…read more The portions were large and the food tasted so good. By far the best Indian food in town.

Wife and I had dinner on a Thursday evening around 5:30 so it wasn't crowded - maybe four tables…read morefull. We heard great things about this Indian restaurant and felt compelled to give it a go. We started with the Amara Tacos Cauliflower for an appetizer (as recommended by another yelper here). It was truly tasty and my wife's favorite flavor bomb out of everything. We ordered tequila based drinks - Mango margarita and another with Tajin rimmed (cannot remember the name) that was a little too sweet. I may have ordered a second if it were less sweet. We ordered the Old Munk Drunk Chicken - a little heavy on the spices but delicious and Curried Lamb Confit which was just so flavorful and good. The side garlic naan was the perfect compliment to dip into the confit sauce. Basmati rice came with the meal. Overall, the dining experience was great - attractive dining room (they also have a smart looking bar area) with upbeat background music, perfect portions per price point, attractive plating and friendly service. I would give it a 4.5 as there is some room for improvement, but this is probably Maple Valley's best restaurant right now.

This is a great place to eat and for the price. My favorite is the Cilantro chicken. OMG so good!…read more Check the hours before you go. Always taste so fresh and not like it has been sitting around. We get it go. Tight space to eat in for me. Tried the crispy chicken this time, 10/10 gotta try

What a great surprise! Delicious food!! Tiny, very casual place. Probably dies mostly takeout…read more Our appetizer was cilantro paneer. Best paneer dish I've ever eaten. Very flavorful, great textures, fresh ingredients. Yum! We tried 3 curries - butter chicken, chicken Tikka Masala and lamb korma. All great. The Naan was prepared well too. Definitely going back!

Definitely a solid place to get your grub on!…read more I opted to order online, which was easy to do. They didn't give me an estimated time so I just slowly got ready and headed over. They hadn't been open long for that day so there was only one table being served and maybe 2 takeout orders. I got there too early, but the employee was lovely to chat with so I really didn't mind. I went with the tandoori jackfruit. I don't recall ever seeing something like it so I just had to try it! Overall it was really, really good on its own and even better with the sauce they included. I do wish it was a touch spicier, but I'm definitely going to order that again. They have a lot of intriguing menu items and the prices are fantastic compared with other restaurants - zero complaints and pretty close to where I'm currently living? Easily my first choice when it comes to a quick lunch!

Dahi Papdi Chaat $9 wasn't a huge fan of the tortilla like chips they used…read morePaneer Tikka Masala $16 had belly peppers which I don't prefer; not enough paneer Garlic Naan $3.50 so crispy and lots of garlic Music a bit loud. Eyes burn a bit

We dropped by this place due to a delay at a doctor's appointment. And boy, we were glad to do so…read more Classic Punjabi fare, almost homestyle cooking (we had the kulcha, Black Chana, lassi .. and some dahi-puris for apps). I don't think this place is expensive given the comparables. Our friends had even had food catered from them for an event, and that was great too - Parantha, Chhole, biryani. Keep this little gem going with your business!!

My husband has abandoned his other favorite Indian places for the long drive to Issaquah to eat…read morehere. It's real Punjabi food like his mother used to make. What I love is that that flavors are distinct, fresh and not just one sauce used with each dish as so many other places. If you have never had good goat curry this is the place. Goat is the fastest growing meat category in the country, it is lean and quite healthful. Their goat curry is not to be missed with flavors that are marvelous and distinctive. All dishes may be ordered mild, medium and hot. There is inside and outside seating in season which is fun. It is casually decorated, accomodating children and families. The portions are large. I just found out on a recent visit that you can get a thali which is a terrific way to get various tastes but it is definitely large enough for two people to share. We used to patronize the Traveler's Thali House on Beacon Hill which closed years ago and I loved to get this combo. I would order this again for sure. Most of the time we take half our meal home to enjoy days later. Many other restaurants have oily food this place does not. I highly recommend you try it with friends. Their selection of Indian breads is like few other places I have seen. The owner is often there, and the staff is kind and welcoming. Yes, we highly recommend this place and have often started a fun conversation with other diners while visiting.

First time trying here, we ordered ahead for take-out…read more The food was warm and staff was kind when we picked up. When we got home, the food was incredible. From the butter chicken, to a chicken & rice dish, to some sort of samosa thing and even eggplant. It was absolutely fantastic! My apologies for not remembering the names of all the dishes but I don't think you can get a bad meal here. Ours were very different flavors from one another and our party of 4 was full and happy!

Unfortunately this place has really gone downhill compared to 3 years ago when I first started…read moregoing. The portions have gotten smaller while the prices have gone up, the lamb is very tough and fatty and no longer tender, and the spice level is not what it used to be. I used to order a spice level 5 and barely be able to eat it, now I order a 7 and almost asked for hot sauce on the side because it tasted like a 1. I love the chicken 65 but it is now less than half of what I used to receive. The server was nice but walked away mid order to answer the phone, it just felt off. The restaurant is clean. In today's economy there's just not enough value for me and I won't be visiting much anymore.

Lamb Biryani - Aromatic, tasty, abundant. Tender lamb. Fluffy Basmati. Assertive spicing…read more Garlic naan - Perfect structure with a satisfactory scorch. Plenty food for the dollar. Waitstaff - Friendly, welcoming, accommodating, and attentive. There's even a convenient call button so they don't have to pester you. Noticed near as many takeout orders as there were folks dining in. Clean digs. Professional folk. Owner on site. We happily packed our own 'doggie bag' with the provided to-go containers.

DELICIOUS!!! portions were really good as well for the price, which to mention was surprising to be…read moreso low at the end of dining! Only thing I would complain about is that the button doesn't quite work. There's a button to call a server and I just don't vibe with it. I prefer having a server who tends to us time to time as I don't like to be a bother.

If you haven't been to Indo Fusion yet, then you should!!! Loved their food. Their paneer lasagna…read moreis out of this world, so yummy! I also really liked their pesto pasta. Every dish was amazing, and the service was great too. The staff is really sweet and they genuinely care whether you enjoyed the food or not. We felt that our noodles weren't hot enough and they immediately changed them for us. They also gave us a complimentary rabdi cheesecake, which was sooo yum! Totally love this place and will definitely be returning!

What a surprise! I…read morehave walked by this place many times and finally decided to give it a try on a Sunday night (right after the Seattle Hot Air Balloon event) Shoutout to this place being open late as well! I was quickly greeted and seated for a party of 1. I was bold and decided to not look at any pictures and order based off the menu. I ordered the loaded fries with chicken and garlic cheese naan! loaded fries! 4/5! flavor and size were amazing! I personally don't like sauce on top so it was a little overwhelming for me but still really crispy and tasty. naan! 5/5!! so good, definitely hit the spot for a late night snack for me. Service was attentive and nice. I will be coming back!