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    Butter Chicken Indian Kitchen

    4.6 (104 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials

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    Cynthia T.

    I absolutely loved this place. I was in India last year and have a real appreciation for the culture and cuisine, and the food here tasted incredibly authentic. I went with my sisters and we all agreed it was amazing. We ordered samosas, Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Tikka Masala, Chicken Biryani, and Garlic Naan. Every dish was delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive. The decor is traditional and cozy, giving it that tucked away hidden gem feel. I'm not local, but I've been to India and I eat a lot of South Asian cuisine, and based on that experience I would highly recommend this restaurant. Parking was easy and we found a spot right away.

    Bea M.

    My Friend and I had lunch at Butter Chicken in Gig Harbor. We had the loaded papadum (crispy bread) to start. For our main courses, she had the butter chicken. I had the spinach and potato dish made with coconut milk. Everything was served with basmati rice. We opted for the level three spice level. The portions are very generous. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was great and it was really a wonderful experience. The restaurant has such a nice vibe.

    Cesar P.

    Very kind and friendly owner delicious food what more can I say Very relaxed not too busy great service

    Lamb biryani
    Bhanu C.

    Ordered lunch via DoorDash to share with a friend, including lamb biryani, chicken biryani, paneer pakora, and both strawberry and mango lassi. The paneer pakora had a mild, pleasant taste, though it lacked crispiness--good if you're into simpler flavors. The chicken biryani was underwhelming, with bland chicken and flavorless rice. The lamb was cooked well and nicely seasoned, but unfortunately, the rice didn't hold up in terms of taste. The strawberry lassi was sweet and enjoyable. Overall, I didn't find the meal particularly impressive. Unable to comment on the ambience or service since it's a to go order.

    Naan, lamb vindaloo, tandoori shrimp.
    Clint H.

    This place exceeded all expectations. I got the lamb vindaloo with a spice level of 4. Not overwhelming, just a nice heat with amazing flavor. Their naan was perfect and as a surprise the waiter brought out a sample of the mango lassie and rice pudding. I probably mirdered the spelling but it was absolutely the perfect cap to an amazing dinner. Next time I'm in Seattle I'm definitely coming back.

    Korma and Vindaloo
    ashley j.

    Best Indian food I've ever had... from the quality of entrees, to the chutneys and the hospitality. Don't let the small restaurant fool you- it's a gem. We were given lassi (mango and strawberry) and they were the perfect after dinner treat. You can't go wrong with anything you order

    Garlic Naan heaven
    Jack D.

    This hole in the wall, opened the past couple years on the main drag, can be mistaken for a gas station store. The lighting inside is aquarium meets dentist chair (hey guys go spend $20 at home depot for some soft light bulbs). The 'art is actually (innocently) scotched taped to the tragic blue colored burlap walls. A security camera flashes green incessantly from a ceiling corner in the small dining room. However the northern Indian food served here is grand. Authentic. Some even exquisite. (Excluding the red dyed looking tandoori chicken which while filling and decent was more like something Aunt Hilda would attempt). The service was very kind and never pressuring. Never have been in a place not Thai that asks what level of hot spice you want. Great! 4 of 5 spice please. Cold Indian lager. Get sauces for their addicting garlic naan. Overly generous servings to take home. The food was beautiful and that's what matters.

    Nirvana, naan, rice
    Mel S.

    This place is amazing !! If you are looking for an amazingly delicious, filling and shareable meal and enjoy Indian food; this is your place. Small restaurant, very homie, great service, and amazing food.

    We stumbled upon this place while playing tourist in the area. We got the Butter chicken, Tikka Masala and something else that I forgot what it was called. Everything was delicious and more than enough to feed my family of 4. The waiter was so nice enough to give us some desserts on the house. Would highly recommend!!

    Family dinner space.
    Chris V.

    Butter Chicken is a nice addition to dining options in Gig Harbor. The staff was friendly and helpful with dinning selections and the overall experiencs was good. I used to frequent Indian buffets downtown Seattle when I worked downtown before Covid shut many of my favorite restaurants down. The food at Butter Chicken was comparable with my favorite Indian buffets and the special here with multiple emtree choices, naan, a yummy yogurt style strawberry smoothy drink was all we could eat anyway. It was a flash that reminded me of my Indian buffet past. Welcome to the neighborhood Butter Chicken.

    The Tandoori chicken
    Michael S.

    We have eaten here twice. The experience is mixed. So you know where I'm coming from, I am a professional chef and culinary instructor, I have evaluated chefs around the country for certifications (including at the Pentagon), and I have judged cooking competitions, but I am not an expert in Indian cuisine, so the food may be authentic for a part of India I am not familiar with. The service was good (though we were the only ones there), and some of the food is good. Some of the dishes have very strange flavors to me. The Tandoori chicken was mostly a pile of over-cooked vegetables (see photo), including a lot of broccoli and green beans, which is not typically associated with this dish. I wouldn't have objected to the vegetables so much if they weren't overcooked and if the chicken was not so soggy from all the liquid. The naan was excellent, and the rice was fine. We also had other dishes, including two that we had both times. They were both better the second time but not great, but one was very weird-tasting the first time. I have been in kitchens in Indian restaurants before, and I asked If I could see their Tandoori oven. But I was told that would be "illegal," even though I am a certified chef and have a food worker card. If they simply were too busy, I could understand, but we were the only people in the restaurant at the time, so that was not it. Or, if they simply didn't want to allow customers into the kitchen, they could have said so. I've actually been in that kitchen before with previous owners of that location, so I'm already familiar with it. I am also a food safety instructor, and I have seen a lot of problems in kitchens. I rarely ask to tour a kitchen when it's not for official reasons, but the few times I have the restaurant welcomes me and is eager to show off what they do. Their reaction seemed a little suspicious.

    REALLY good Indian food. It's just top tier. Naan bread is awesome, rice is fluffy, butter chicken is phenomenal. Everyone in Gig Harbor should be eating here or taking out at least once a month.

    Samosas, chicken biriyani, naan, butter chicken, mango lassi
    Natalie H.

    So happy we have an Indian restaurant in Gig Harbor again! The food is really good! We enjoyed the samosas, butter chicken and rice, chicken biriyani, naan, and mango lassi. We called our order in ahead of time and then went downtown to pick it up, which worked out well so we didn't have to wait at the restaurant.

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    Delicious! Perfect spice level and consistent quality. Complimentary mango lassi is always a hit.

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    Couldn't even make decent rice! Dishes had no flavor and the place needed to be cleaned up. Wall sockets didn't even have covers on them

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    Everything here is delicious! Staff is so friendly and gave us mango yogurt drinks for free.

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    Only ever gotten the butter chicken and garlic naan for take-out but it's always good!

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    Best Indian food in pierce county! Service and atmosphere was awesome as well! Definitely our new go to spot!

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    Do they have a lunch buffet?

    I have been there twice at lunch time, and I haven't seen a lunch buffet. My guess is no, but that could always change. I suggest giving them a call. 🙏

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