The staff is so friendly and they will remember you! My favorite is Goa shrimp curry - the sauce is…read moredelicious and the texture of shrimp is sublime. Lately I am dreaming of Gorkha Kukura ko Masu, it's cilantro and onion forward in all the right ways.

I had a craving for samosas so my partner and I did a take out order here while running errands in…read morethe area. It was our first time trying this spot. Food: (3/5) I got the veggie samosas and my partner got the chicken korma. The inside was savory and fluffy but the outside was a little soggy which might be from sitting in a box for a 20 minute car ride. I felt like they were just ok compared to others I've had. My partner's chicken korma was our first time ever trying the dish and we really enjoyed it! It was creamy and definitely warmed up our bodies on such a cold day. The chicken was also really tender. Service (5/5): The two girls at the front counter greeted us when we came in and were very kind when taking our order. The food took about 20 minutes to make, which we used to hop next door and get a drink from He Brew. Loved the overall experience!

Great food and service today with my colleagues! Highly recommend. Easy parking too!!read more

We were greeted and seated promptly. Interior has warm tones with comfy booths. Started with…read morecalamari which had a slightly spicy breading that went well with the squid. Very tasty dipped in the cilantro chutney. Garlic naan was also good with the chutney. Basmati rice was standard, low to no seasoning allowed the curries we ordered to stand out. We ordered lamb rogan gosht and fish karai gosht spicy (options were low, med, spicy). Good heat without overpowering the other spices and flavors in the curries. Very good reheated as a leftover as well.

The owners are a gem. Vibe is sports bar…read more UK Indian ambience. Food is good. Thank you.

Kalia is an incredible Indian Food Restaurant. Our server (Sean) was outstanding. He went…read moreabove-and-beyond to make our dining experience seamless, and made us feel at home. The food was top notch. We ordered Butter Chicken, Lamb Tikka and Garlic Basil Naan Bread, each dish was exceptional. The owner came to check on us, and made us feel very welcomed. I highly recommend this restaurant.

The highlight for me was their $20 buffet with 20+ items so many options to try, and everything…read moretasted fresh and truly authentic. From crispy dosas to flavorful sambar, curd rice, and even traditional dishes like curry dosa, you can really tell they focus on maintaining real South Indian flavors. And I have to mention their crab curry was absolutely delicious! Rich, spicy, and full of flavor... definitely one of my favorites. The vibe is simple and welcoming, perfect for family dining or casual outings. If you're in Seattle or nearby areas like Bothell/Bellevue, it's worth the drive.

Casual restaurant. We went around 12 PM on a Sunday, and it wasn't very crowded only about 7-8…read moretables were occupied. The place is quite spacious with plenty of seating. I didn't have very high expectations. I initially wanted to try the baby corn stir-fry, but they were out of it, so I ordered a medu vada and a Hyderabad masala dosa instead. The sambar tasted more like a North Indian style, which I liked, though it could have used a bit more salt. Overall, the experience was decent. We had to wait a few minutes both to place our order and to check out, but it wasn't too bad. The servers seemed a bit overwhelmed. I would definitely go again.

On a slow Sunday night, the place was wide open; ample seating. The service was friendly and fast…read more We ordered Lamb Korma, Chicken Jalfrazie, garlic naan, and a glass of red Indian wine that they recommended. All of it was amazing. The meat was tender and the spices were excellent. The wine had a unique flavor that paired nicely with the meal. The ambiance was nice as they had TV screens displaying a warm fireplace. The portion sizes and prices were good. We've been looking for an Indian place that has quality food and a pleasant atmosphere. This is it. We are definitely coming back.

If you love Indian food, you need to eat here. If you don't love Indian food, maybe you just…read morehaven't tried the right spot yet, and should eat here! 5 Rivers is a part of our regular dinner rotation. It offers an extensive menu, and for what you pay, the portions are very generous! Our favorite dishes are the mango curry, lamb vindaloo, and the classics like butter chicken and tikka masala. We always order some form of appetizer. We have had the samosas as well as the hummus and tabouleh, and everything has been delectable! I always order their baba Ganoush. The smoky, roasted eggplant is savory and has great depth to the flavor profile. Our other favorite is the garlic naan. It is seasoned to perfection and roasted beautifully! Another thing I appreciate is they offer a spice level for your order. Spicy is a relative term, so I appreciate having a range to work with. 5 Rivers recently renovated their dining area, and it is very beautiful and clean. Service is always friendly, too. Overall we are very happy to have found such a gem nearby!

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.

Very good! I can see this becoming 5 stars in the future…read more The somosa chole (garbanzo beans over a somosa) was great with the spice level on the higher side for restaurants in the Seattle area. It's nice to find somosa chole on the menu here, when it's typically uncommon in the Seattle area and much more common throughout British Columbia. Although $8.99 is on the higher side for this sidedish, it was an acceptable price to pay for the quality of the food. Can't wait to try more.

*EXPANSIVE This…read moreplace is amazing! If you like Indian food, and you like an expansive buffet with many delicious options, look no further!

Why did it take me this long to learn about this spot? i've driven by countless times and only…read morerecently tried the tandoori chicken via cousin's tip. Thoroughly impressed with the Tandoori chicken and mint chutney; so far - my only intro to this newly discovered spot. I will definitely be back to try other dishes. next visit: I ordered an 8 oz mint chutney (different than than the chutney in small container) and have to say a little too spicy for me. Though the extreme spice level loving mom was rather attached to it. During the holiday break, I made a minor trek from Greenwood into the buffet setup; location is great since it's right off the freeway exit. Stepped inside to a colorful variety of options. Honed in on the chicken curry - I was surprised it wasn't heavy on salt & acidic tomatoes. Overall it's a perfect chicken curry - I've on the prowl for about 5 decades. The best curry ensemble i've encountered outside India. The gravy consistency is similar to homemade curry sauce...never too thick (smoothie style) Tandoori chicken showed up a little later in the buffet scene - though, the take out version is a little juicier. Raita is thoughtfully prepared with cucumbers and light spices. Surprised to see both naan and butura are included in the buffet. Butura bread goes well with the channa masala which has a nice subtle flavor. But, I feel it could showcase more interesting/pungent spices and garbanzo beans need to be cooked a little longer to make them softer/easier to digest. Restaurant setting: spacious/comfortable with booths right next to windows! Already planning the next visit for some more of this local curry goodness.

My husband and I went to taste of India on a rainy Saturday afternoon for a late lunch. The inside…read morewas warm and cozy, and our servers were prompt and attentive. The currys were piping hot and delicious. I've struggled to find great butter masala in Seattle, and taste of India's hit the mark! Not pictured, but their naans are huge. My husband and I each ordered naan, and the amount of rice, curry, and naan was the perfect amount for a full serving of leftovers. We were pleasantly surprised by the complimentary samosa appetizers and chocolate torte dessert. Ultimately this place is fantastic and we look forward to coming back- would love to come on a summer evening and sit outside on their patio.

so, this place is pretty clearly, and almost objectively so, made exclusively for westerners…read more what i mean by that is that this place serves Indian food that will not attempt to challenge western palettes in any way - rather its goal is to have people walking out with a mildly positive attitude towards the food. if someone were to ask them how the food was, they will say that it's fine and say that indian food is an underrated cuisine. the first indication of this that caught my eye was on the menu, where it was listed that "all spice levels are American standard". The fact that this is on the menu at an *Indian restaurant* is pretty ridiculous, in my opinion. I'll get to the spice levels later The second indication was when the waiter brought out our naan, and said "Here's your naan bread". I almost laughed out loud at this point. Naan bread? Thank god we didn't order chai or he would've said "Here's your chai tea". when we actually got our food, it was as disappointing as I expected Despite the fact that I ordered the 'Hot' spice level (the second highest), this had utterly no spice at all. I know that I have a high spice tolerance, but you know it's not good when other people at my table who have a low tolerance cannot taste any spice whatsoever. I've had hotter dishes ordering the 'Hot' level at American restaurants! In addition to there not being any spice, there was pretty much no flavor at all to the curries. There was just no point to the gravy on both the Jaipuri "Masala" and the Vegetable Kofta, as it both cases it was quite bland and essentially tasted like nothing. The paneer and the kofta were ok - but nothing more than average. Again, the lack of any kind of flavor is just crazy. Our table also got the Biryani, which had decent vegetables but also suffered from a lack of flavor The roti and garlic naan that we got were really hard and difficult to break apart. not very good at all If you're Indian - do not come here - you'll get far better Indian food either a) at home or b) at another place If you're not Indian - I would highly recommend trying another place to actually get a taste of what Indian food is really like. This watered-down version simply isn't it. I would recommend Saffron Grill in Northgate for an example of Indian food done correctly on the positive side, one thing i appreciated about this menu is the customization available for different curries this is especially helpful when it relates to giving options to vegetarians, as it doesn't restrict people who are vegetarian to specific curry options having paneer, vegetables, and tofu options available for each curry is pretty good i also thought the spinach naan was pretty good. out of all the bread we ordered, it was the only naan that managed to be soft, and easy to pull apart the spinach inside tasted pretty good as well the complimentary samosas (although clearly reheated from frozen) and sweet at the end was a decent touch the portion sizes were also decent - the amount of rice that came with the curry was pretty significant

Rather happy we have an unique Indian option nearby in the lifelong hood. Let me try to breakdown…read morea few dishes I've tried... Chicken curry - quite flavorful, spice action never toned down; I usually request less salt Chicken Fry AND Goat Fry Biryani - unique ensemble!! I like how the protein/spices are separate from rice. This way each bite is a nice surprise (zero uniformity!) . Where's the fun in overly stirred dishes. Also, the magical biryani takes me back about 25 yrs to flavors found next to Gwood library at Kabob House. In that realm biryani was available only Fri/Sat and folks lined up! Gobi Manchurian - perfect appetizer to prepare palette for incoming goodness Channa Masala with their delicate garlic naan - it's similar to having channa/butura. Have to say...the garlic naan alone brings me into the scene here too often. It has become something of a liability living nearby!!

Delicious food and great service. Everything we had was flavorful and yummy - also was a pretty…read moregood deal too. Generous portions and kind staff. I like the party streamers on the walls too haha. Nice space!!

Smoked Chicken Dinner…read more This was given to us on top of our order for a promo. It taste great very tender and fell right off the bone! the rice is very tasty as well and the side of sauce just adds to the greatness of this dish. Would definitely recommend trying!

Amazing! Walked in to pick up my order and the woman behind the counter was finishing cooking it,…read moreservice was fast and friendly. Only took ten mins from the phone call to pickup. I lovedddd my chicken gyro! My bf lived his chicken gyro plate, both an amazing price for the portion. Other people were inside the restaurant too, not too quiet and good vibes!