good food, nice guy. Very fresh mango lassi and kulfi. Nice vibe with quick times of seating and of…read morefood receiving. They gave us free cake

Nirmal's has been around for years but for some reason I had never been there before. Went there…read morefor the first time with some friends and was totally wowed. So decided to take the family there for my dad's birthday! The service feels personal with the chef visiting every table. The food is the highlight though. Seattle is weird about Indian food. It's just hit or miss. But Nirmal's shines through. We got the seekh kabab, unexpectedly spicy (Just like they should be), goat biryani and Rogan Josh. Everything was spiced and delicious. None of the bland Indian food. My dad, a big biryani fan absolutely loved it enough to take it home. My husband and I took leftover Rogan Josh home. He was disappointed I made him share. The samosa was meh though. Didn't feel like authentic samosa. I would actually give 4.5 stars but yelp doesn't have that option - overall service was a bit lackluster. But tbh if the food shines all else is forgiven.

Lovely place inside with great food. I had coconut curry chicken and it was great. My friend got…read morethe tikka masala with a spice level of 3, but she didn't feel like it was spicy at all. The garlic naan was fabulous and the rice with very good.

Our friends recommended this spot as it is nearby the convention center and apparently a tradition…read morefor them to dine at whenever they go to Sakura-Con. We were really hungry and decided to join them as I've had this spot saved too as the reviews were pretty positive. They were definitely very popular but we were put on the waitlist but I think it would be helpful if they took peoples' numbers as apparently they would just shout it outside. We weren't aware as we went somewhere else to wait as it was very cold. When we arrived, a different employee started cleaning a table for us and we waited but then the employee who did put us down was frustrated with us as he called us and no one of us answered cause we were elsewhere. We weren't sure if we had a spot after that but luckily the employee who was cleaning was done and offered that spot. They also did drop a glass cup after cleaning nearby which was concerning but they did clean it up right away. Once we were seated, it took almost a half an hour to get some to take our order. Luckily we did get our water refilled decently but there were a few times where our empty glasses were seen and ignored. I definitely think there should be staff training as it was non-existent. I understand being busy but you're across the convention center so it should be expected. The music was also so low I didn't know it was even on, they have a loud fan going on and even their TVs have no volume. It's a pretty awkward ambiance, especially with how they try to look like they are a upscale restaurant. It did take some time to get food and it seems like the kitchen was frustrated too as I heard the bell signaling food being ready several times. The food was actually good, especially for the price. The portions are generous. We never had paratha but our friend recommended it so we got the aloo paratha while my boyfriend got their butter masala and I got their tikka masala extra hot. It wasn't really spicy at all, definitely nothing like what I've had at other Indian restaurants. The curries were flavorful with good pieces of chicken. We might return if we need something nearby but there are definitely better options that I would walk for.

Ordered to-go from here last Saturday afternoon, and everything we had was delicious! We tried…read moretheir vegetable samosas, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, saag paneer, garlic naan, and rice pudding. The butter chicken had tender pieces of chicken in a rich, creamy curry. My favorite, though, was the saag paneer, which was incredibly flavorful. The garlic naan was also fantastic. The tandoori chicken was well seasoned, but it was a bit salty and dry. Will definitely be coming back sometime soon to try more of their curries and other dishes!

This may possibly be my favorite indian restaurant I've tried so far. All the food was so amazing…read moreand well seasoned. We ordered garlic naan, papadum, butter chicken, baingan bhartha, and chutneys. Butter chicken is perfect amount of creaminess and tanginess. It uses thigh meat, which I prefer as the meat is less likely to be dry. The chutneys came with tamarind chutney, carrot achar, and mint chutney. Great to accompany your biryani, rice and curries, samosas, and pappadum. The mango lassi was also great! Everything seemed reasonably priced and I was very happy with my experience. The staff were very sweet. I loved the music playlist in the background and the colorful art on the walls. The restaurant was very clean when we went, and I can always appreciate a clean bathroom when I come across one! I definitely recommend this place to you and your friends!

Quick, amazing service with great, flavorful, authentic food that you can smell from outside.read more

I love this restaurant! I had a wonderful date night here. The restaurant is super cute and…read morewelcoming. They had music playing and it was an immersive experience. The food was fresh, full of flavors and came out perfect. We ordered the samosas, garlic naan, Butter Chicken masala & grilled lamb boti and it was the perfect meal. The staff were so friendly and we appreciated their hospitality.

I don't know why Steve and I haven't been to Annapurna Cafe until recently. We have walked by the…read morerestaurant plenty of times when out and about in Capitol Hill and it always smelled great when we strolled by. Well better late than never I guess as we finally made it here and simply loved the food! I got my favorite when it comes to Indian cuisine which was the Chicken Vindaloo. It was wonderful! Steve liked his dish as well (though I can't quite remember what it is)! We got some Garlic Naan to go along with our meal. It was huge! But we chowed it down and loved every moment of it! From the bar which I think is called the Yeti Bar we got some Saffron infused cocktails. The one I picked was the Madras. It wad very good and this type of vodka added a great, unique dimension to the cocktail. We loved it! We to finish off this great meal we got some dessert with some deep fried goodness along with some cream. Yes, we had a fantastic meal here and really went all out by trying everything. Steve and I can't wait to come back and doing it all over again.

This was a DoorDash order, but wow I've never had Indian food from a restaurant taste so off…read more Chicken tikka masala, no tikka masala flavor and asked for 2* spice out of 3* and it was bland. Saag paneer, terrible with no flavor or spice Chana masala was just weird with no spice Garlic naan was good Idli sambhar was dry and sour. Not sure how this place has 4* with over thousand reviews with this quality of food we just received and had to eat.

Food, Ambiance fantastic…read more Garlic Naan (4 orders) Butter Chicken Mahi Mahi Roti Tandoori Chicken Samosas with green chutney and tamarin sauce Chicken Changezi Chaat

Here is a place with potential…read more Love the fusion idea and the space is very colorful and inviting. It was quiet then it got a bit busier by 9pm. We tried the quesadilla which was worth a repeat. The Aloo sliders were yummy but do not need cheese to be a success. We had another dish that was good but too sweet and would have been a better dessert. I had a fun and tonic to start and I found out the $10 price is for half a shot, a double or a ln actual full shot is more. Don't ask. I don't ask either. Just bring it. Service was ok. Smiling but barely tolerating us I think. I hope they do well.

It's a really good feeling to find a place where you're taken care of…read more Mother's Indian Cuisine, right here in Westlake Seattle, is one of those special restaurants. The kind where the food is comforting, the people are kind, and everything feels just a little more peaceful. The butter chicken is warm and rich in all the right ways, the biryani is full of beautiful, layered spices, and the naan is soft, fresh, and perfect for sharing. You can tell each dish is made with care. The team here is thoughtful and welcoming, and they make sure you have everything you need without ever making you feel rushed. That kind of service stays with you. And being so close to the Seattle waterfront makes it even nicer. It's a lovely place to enjoy a meal and slow down for a moment. If you're looking for Indian food in Seattle--especially around Westlake--this is a place where you'll feel right at home. I'll be back, and I think you might want to be, too.

Food was decent, I like that they add a sauce to the Tandoori chicken. Butter chicken was nothing…read moreto write home about but not amazing either. The naan was very boring, which I guess should have been obvious from the pictures. Servers are inattentive, had to get their attention for ordering, to get the check, and I had to bring the check up to them as well. They're just kind of spaced out not attending to the tables. Ambiance isn't amazing, not first date material for sure, but it was clean and serviceable.

When the smell met me at the door, I knew it was going to be a good night. We were at a table 2…read moreminutes later, and had drinks 2 minutes after that, so things went right from the start. By the time my nose was accustomed to the aromas, there was food in front of me. Combo momos to start (the plain and fried are ok, chili are good, sandheko are amazing. Coconut curry, sandheko aloo (potatoes) and chicken followed - and did I mention the sandheko was amazing? We were in & out in 45 minutes, and timed things well, it really filled up by the time we were done. Parking lot is tiny, so may be a challenge, but we happened into a spot which may or may not have belonged to the neighboring business. Would definitely return....assuming I could find parking.

tl;dr the vegetable pakora and the butter curry far exceeded the mostly bland momos; expect a wide…read morearray of good-not-great South Asian fare for a reasonable price You're more likely than not to fly by this unassuming restaurant while traversing an industrial strip of Aurora. But Indian-Nepali Kitchen is one of Seattle's most sought-after spots for affordable eats. But don't sleep on the rest of INK's broad menu of South Asian fare -- The Infatuation magazine even considers it to be one of the best restaurants in the city, full stop. INK shares a strip mall with a bodega and nail salon. Black cushioned chairs are pressed up to lacquered wood tables, and the tan walls are decorated with an assortment of cultural tchotchkes. Bollywood music videos play on the main dining room's single flatscreen, while images of Nepali mountain ranges flash on the screen in the accessory dining room. My partner and I dined at INK for weekday dinner on our drive up to the North Cascades, and we had the dining room to ourselves. Only a handful of takeout patrons rolled through during our visit. We kicked off our meal with the Mixed Appetizer. The Vegetable Pakora component was a consensus hit. The rich, crispy bites functioned well on their own and were fun conduits for the fragrant mint sauce and the tart tamarind sauce. In comparison, the samosas were forgettable, sporting overwhelmingly thick shells and hit-or-miss fillings. Of the three varieties, only the earthy ground lamb was worth finishing. Next, we tried the Combo Momo platter. Admittedly, the signature momos were surprisingly mediocre. Across the varieties, the wonton-like Fried Momo was the clear winner with its exciting texture without overpowering the delicate filling flavor. Meanwhile, the standard steamed momos tasted like something out of the frozen section, the Chili Momos were dominated by fast-food-quality sweet-and-sour sauce, and the Sandheko Momos had an unassuming, generally savory curry flavor (which was far outdone by the tangy side of house chutney). For our entree, we were very impressed by the Butter Curry Lamb. The thick curry broth was vibrant and dynamic; we sipped it by the spoonful. The tough lamb felt like an afterthought. The Garlic Basil Bread wasn't particularly basil-y, but the naan slices were pillowy, flaky, and addictively buttery. To drink, we shared an Iced Chai. The tea was more spiced than sweet; the average Starbucks patron might turn their nose up to it, but the light drink was a welcome contrast to the dense entrees. For dessert, we opted for the Gulab Jamun: the ping pong-sized cheese balls were deceptively dense, each packing a rich, syrupy punch. The service was quick and efficient, and our bill worked out to about $75 (after tax and tip). The flavors topped out at very good, but never quite achieved greatness. The portions were generous -- we probably could have done without the momos and still had a satisfyingly hearty meal. For a no-frills meal that will, at a minimum, be tasty, INK is a safe bet.