I've been wanting to visit for so long and I'm so glad I finally did…read more Food: (5/5) My partner and I were on a little bit of a food tour around the area so we didn't get much. Honestly this place is great for a small snack anyway. We got the bhel puri (not pictured) and a lamb kebab roll. It was my first time ever having bhel puri and I liked it! I enjoyed nibbling on the rice puffs but found that I needed a protein or else I would get flavor fatigue. We ended up placing a second order for the lamb kebab roll, which was AMAZING. Lamb is already my favorite protein so I knew I was going to like it, but I didn't expect it to be so good. It was very well seasoned and even a little juicy. I wouldn't say I have a small appetite, but I found this one roll to be a perfect portion for lunch. Service: (5/5) It's a very casual spot so you order at the counter and bus everything yourself. They're very nice, no other notes needed!

We loved everything we had here. Quick service and great food. The paneer was fine, but every other…read morewrap and side that we had was 10/10 wonderful.

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!

Service started off very odd, but gradually improved. The Jaljeera was a satisfying mocktail, I…read morejust could've done without the cumin. The cumin gives a butter chicken after taste that I didn't care for. My favorite starters were the kale pakora chaat (almost like a crunchy kale salad; loved the addition of the grapes) and keema ghotala (basically lamb sliders with grounded lamb). Super surprised that I wasn't mad at the methi paneer; it almost didn't taste like cheese. The Connaught butter chicken wasn't special. The kalmi grilled lamb chops and the mutton ghee roast were okay. My favorite dish was the alleppey fish curry, which made everyone start eating my food. Everything was flavorful, just not necessarily my favorite food.

Came here after hearing they offered a modern take on Indian cuisine, which immediately piqued my…read moreinterest. I stopped by during a World Cup match, so most of the nearby bars were packed, but this restaurant was surprisingly quiet with only a few tables occupied. The décor is nice enough, but it didn't quite match the way the advertise. Unfortunately, the service was also underwhelming. It wasn't bad, but it felt pretty lackluster, especially for a restaurant at this price point. I was expecting a more polished dining experience. The food was good, but it didn't wow me. My favorite dish was the Paneer, and the kofta was also enjoyable. One thing that stood out in a negative way was the presentation. For example, when our appetizer platter arrived, some of the dishes were awkwardly stacked or hanging over one another. It seemed like a small detail, but at this price, I expected more attention to presentation. Overall, the meal was solid, but it didn't leave a lasting impression. With so many great Indian restaurants nearby, I'm not sure I'd return.

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.

I was introduced to Bombay Express in Seattle's University District for affordable, reasonably…read morepriced eats and late hour dining by The Homie. It was a definite sign to stop in when I ended up with a free parking spot right out front from the entrance (2/25/26). It sure was busy coming up on 11pm. Business hours vary. During this visit, closing time was midnight, sometimes it can be 2am or longer. All depends on kitchen and front counter staffing and there can be a cutoff for onsite dining and just takeout is available. Buzzer can be used by the counter to request service to place your order. Hand held buzzers are used and corresponding order numbers are also called out when orders are ready. The dining room was mostly full and several other folks were awaiting takeout and delivery orders. There's a variety of seating 2 and 4 tops and tables can be easily pushed together to accomodate for groups. There's counter seating facing The Ave, as well as, reservable study & meeting rooms off to the side. Some tables could use a wipe down and the carpets could use a roomba, but it's a totally chill, no frills establishment. Overhead music was loud Indian rap. The Homie ordered a Masala chai, Jaipur Masala fries, and Butter Chicken with basmati. He's dined here while on campus several times and this is one of his go to combos. I ordered also a Masala chai and bone-in Goat Biryani. First visit for me and it was a rare culinary epiphany. The bone-in Goat Biryani was generous, flavorful, and had lots of succulent meat. It was not gamey either. It was delicious to suck out the marrow from one piece. This was outstanding and beat out the other two times I've had this at a shuttered spot on Broadway on Capitol Hill and another spot in Milwaukee. I kept talking about this entree driving home and I'm thinking about it again as I type out this post two days later. The unsweetened chais were evidently molten and the fries took a tumble. But replacement plain fries were provided at the end as takeout. Too bad a tray was not provided or available for use to carry the multi part order to our four top, just saying.

Not the best experience here. To be fair I ordered a To-go. However when I reach the place it was…read morepretty empty - IIRC just one table was occupied. I was planning to take it with me while on my home (maybe an hour away given public transport) - however was hungry by the time order was ready. So asked politely if I can use one of the table to eat. The server/cashier said no right away. Which is fair - well within her rights but this place also appear to be a self service spot. I am not expecting to dine in here or use any utensils or cutlery. Just eat a burger. Anyways the burger itself was at best average. It wasn't bad - pretty edible but was smaller compared to other joints. There is a reason why Burger and Kebab hut despite having questionable hygienic standard is tough to beat for Indian Style Burgers. Talking about the ambience - the place is pretty nice. Good siting space and I liked the Rickshaw exhibition.

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.

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Stopped by for dinner on a Friday, it was fairly empty. No need for reservations…read more The staff was very helpful and attentive, and checked in on us often. We ordered the chana masala, matter paneer, yellow dal, and butter chicken and 2 sides of naan. The naan was super fluffy, highly recommend. The chana masala was a bit different than other recipes I've had at other Indian places, but was still tasty. Would've liked some more paneer and chicken in the two tomato based dishes, but overall, was a yummy meal.

The lunch special was amazing. I got the mango curry with chicken and full naan and it was filling…read morefor the two of us.

Cedars has been one of my all time favorite spots in the u-district! They seriously have the best…read moregarlic naan. The workers are super nice and I love that they have some parking spaces ready for you. We love the space inside. And get excited because they're moving to a new location soon on Roosevelt!