We went for dinner at this place in a weekday. They surprised us with everything we ordered. The masala chai was amazing. We ordered platters and all the items were really good. We ended our meal with dal tadka and it was perfect. They have two spice levels, one normal spice level and another is indian spice level, which was really interesting and we ordered everything with indian spice level. It was perfect. Ambiance is good too. Overall, a must visit if you are around and you wouldn't be disappointed. read more

Cedars in University District - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pretty good Indian cuisine! I have yet to dine in yet, but it looks like a descent place especially for Udistrict. We normally stick to a couple dishes on rotation because I'll admit I like what I like. And when it's made right I'll want just that! Items on rotation: garlic naan, royal briyani, tandoori chicken, aloo gobi, and the mango lassi. The mango lassi is delicious it really soothes the spice and clears my palate. Some dishes I get are 3 stars or even 4 stars so they're pretty spicy. But the mango lassi saves me from a sizzling tongue. Also their basmati rice is aromatic, cooked perfectly and fresh. I have a couple reasons why I rated this restaurant three stars opposed to four. My first time trying Cedars I got the tandoori salmon and it was the driest piece of fish I ever had. Just a couple cooking minutes shy of becoming salmon jerky. It also had two huge thermometer holes that took me a moment to figure out what they were, it was just a bit off putting accompanying it being so dry. Also when ordering through Uber the entrees arrived as appetizers. No where near the normal size when calling in/carry out. As well as the dishes we happened to order was lacking the main ingredient's they were supposed to have which never happened before. On top of that the price was more through Uber so it just didn't feel worth it at all. That same order they had ran out of mango lassi and didn't call for my preference they just swapped it out with a strawberry juice that just tasted so artificial. Like some low quality snow cone syrup. Not suggested if you don't like fake flavorings taste. Other than those critiques from my most recent order their food is pretty tasty and fresh! Despite those cons I would still order food there and suggest this to anyone wanting yummy Indian food! read more

Cedars in University District - Vegetable Coconut Curry, and Vindaloo Chicken - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cedars is my go to Indian spot in U District! They consistently keep the same delicious and enhanced flavor of food! My favorite thing to order is the Mango Curry Chicken. It's tangy and always hits the spot when I'm starving! Along with the Mango Curry Chicken, the garlic naan is so crispy and breaks off really well. Such a good combo! When you order, they also give you two types of chutney. I'm not sure what types but one is green and the other is brown. The green chutney is cilantro and is savory and salty, while the brown one is more sweet. I personally prefer the brown one. Keep Cedars on your list of places to go! read more

Cedars in University District - Mango Curry Chicken - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

TLDR: great restaurant with good food, a lot of options (vegan options as well), cozy environment, free parking available and great service though it might be hard to get the attention your server. Atmosphere: dimly lit, super cozy and homey. It is perfect for catching up with friends, date night or dinner with family. There are lots of tables and is great for big groups. There's a QR code on each table to view the menu. Bonus point: I like that the online menu has the option to talk to a server or request the paper menu, though it is further down the online menu. There are lots of options including vegan options. There are pictures for every menu item so that helps! Food: Their menu has so many options that we took a lot of time to read through and decide. Wings: very flavorful, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, though they are a little burned. Cedars nan: really good, the nan is massive! Curry specialies with lamb: big portion of curry, comes with rice. It is pretty good but does not make an impression on me. The restaurant also gives 2 jars of sauces (I'm not sure what they are) but they are amazing and go great with nan and everything else! Service: the food came really fast! The server checked up on us to see if everything was okay once we got our food. However, it was pretty hard for us to get the attention of the server. They walked so quickly to deliver food to nearby tables but walked away so fast we couldn't get a hold of them. The restaurant was pretty busy so I can understand their efficiency. However the interaction with our server was amazing, she was so nice. This definitely left a good impression on us! Parking: free validated parking in front of the restaurant but each slot is fairly small, and it fills up quickly. It is a bonus point since it's not easy to find parking in this area. There are nearby street parkings you can find if this lot fills up. Overall, I love the ambience, the food and service here. I'll definitely come back. read more

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great coconut curry good vibes also I like the ambiance twas homey and pleasant. service was nice and lots of beer option

awesome food and quick service! not much more you can ask for. the lassi and butter chicken were great and authentic too!

Both the price and taste are amazing! Every time I come here it always really good. There's a decent amount of parking outside that makes it easy to go there. The service is fast and the ambiance feels very homey. read more

so yummy and good. the owners r so friendly and service was exceptional. def coming back again

Went here with some friends and was really excited, because I love Indian food! But unfortunately I found a big bug in my food after eating 1/4th of the food. They made me a new one which was nice, but I didn't really have an appetite afterward. They did give us some free baklava because of the bug. I haven't been back since :( read more

good food overall, good ambience, good service. we got the chicken rogan josh which was good.

Great food great service. The staff had good recommendations and everything came out perfect. Just as we ordered

Favorite Indian restaurant in the Udistrict area!! Portions sizes are great and the staff are super friendly. The tikka masala is so good with their garlic naan. read more

Definitely not a place I would go to for Indian food. Despite asking for the food medium hot, it was fairly bland and lacking those bold flavours this kind of cuisine is usually known for. Their Chicken Tikka Masala was very sweet and tasted a lot more like butter chicken. The garlic naans were very thick and filling, they tasted good but the texture was not to my liking. Honestly I prefer thinner naans because it's easier to eat with my hands as well. The only plus side is that the food came out of the kitchen in under fifteen minutes. The servers were attentive and the atmosphere was comfortable. I love the windows around the restaurant and the cozy vibe. read more

Went here for the first time tonight. Unfortunately the paneer tikka masala was overpriced and bland, with a tomato paste flavor, not fresh. I ordered medium hot but there was no spice. My friend had tandoori salmon that was decent. The garlic naan was the highlight of the meal. Service was minimal, but they did keep our water filled. Randomly there was noise from an electric drill, like they were doing construction work in the restaurant. read more

This restaurant has friendly employees, nice old-world architecture, and a good location. But last night the dinner I ate at Cedars was the worst Indian food I've ever eaten. I ordered the Vegetable Delight. Some of it was so old and overcooked it was too tough to eat and had to be left on the plate, and some of the rest of it was old enough to be dry and tough but eatable. And the naan was slightly burned. They probably also have good food. I haven't been there in a long time, so can't give a broad brush review of their overall menu and performance. read more

My favorites were the coconut curry and garlic nan. Each dish came with rice and the garlic nan came with two dipping sauces. Tandoori chicken was dry and lacked taste. Butter Masala Chicken was good, but I'd recommend curry more. Also, tables are next to each other so it will be crowded and loud (also means Cedars is a popular restaurant!) read more

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It's pretty good in terms of taste! It's a little expensive for my liking but they give you a huge naan which was great! The service is really nice and we got served our food pretty fast. read more

Cedars in University District - Butter Masala and Tikka Masala with Garlic Naangarlic - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered takeout and it was a total flop. Every dish was drenched in acidity -- it was like eating straight lemon concentrate. Not a single balanced flavor in sight. The naan? Completely undercooked, floppy, and stuck together like wet paper towels. Honestly felt like we got leftovers from a failed experiment. With how many glowing reviews this place has, I expected something decent -- but this was borderline inedible. Waste of money, and we ended up eating cereal instead. Never again. read more

Dinner for six at table on Dec. 23rd. Place almost deserted. Absolutely no ambience and little attention from waitstaff. Some food was adequate but as a frequent diner of Indian food this was substandard. I had the Chicken Palak Masala. The spinach sauce was gummy and barely edible and there were few (and I mean few) pieces of chicken in the dish. My granddaughter picked out some of the chicken in her dish to give to me to make for a barely adequate meal! Although I didn't taste everything, one person ordered the grape leaves which were absolutely terrible. Tiny and filled with mushy rice--probably from a jar as the rice served with the meals was fine. After finally getting our bill and walking down the stairs, we encountered a large rat running across the stairs--a fitting ending to a sad night out. Avoid this place! read more

Food was great and service was very warm and friendly. Ambiance is warm and comfortable, like your grandma's house.

Had the most delicious Indian cuisine with my family at Cedars Restaurant. We shared the Vegetable Samosas, Garlic Nan, Rice, Butter Chicken, and Tikka Masala Chicken. Everything was really delicious. The staff was very nice and efficient. Overall a lovely dinner. There is parking in front of the restaurant. read more

it was my first time trying indian food we ordered butter chicken,garlic naan and mango yogurt drink the food was delicious and the drinks are sweet and filling like a dessert. the naan was huge and veryyy good will definitely comeback read more

I have been eating grim here for the past 3 years and I absolutely love it! Everything is delicious but I personally like the coconut chicken curry with an order of garlic naan and hummus! Everyone is always super kind and on extremely hot/cold days they will offer you a drink on the house when you go in person to alleviate the weather conditions. The restaurant atmosphere is great too, but I'm a home body so I have done take out more often than eating there. I definitely recommend this place!! read more

Good food overall, but the beef kebab was a bit dry. Lamb kebab was our favorite. Hoping to see improved cleanliness of the dining area. read more

Cedars in University District - Butter Chicken, Kebab combo and Garlic Nan - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is my second time visiting since my first visit in 2023 Food: 5/5 Love the seasoning. Chickens wing were super juicy and tender! Service: 5/5 Validated parking stalls available right next to Cedars :) Atmosphere: 5/5 Warm, soft lighting. Bustling chatter. Cute house-like interior design read more

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It was pleasant and pretty empty on a Thursday afternoon. Their lunch special is a steal for $11.25 total per person including the 15% off Yelp check-in offer! But there was room for improvement in my experience due to a less than ideal customer experience and one-dimensional flavors. Service: 3/5: The server was nice but we had some difficulty communicating since they did not understand the word vegan, which is difficult to excuse since it is a major dietary restriction. They also did not seem to have a good grasp of the menu and mistakenly told us of a paneer option that didn't exist. Food: 3/5: The naan was huge, two thumbs up! But my veggie curry really made me miss the meat since it had no depth of flavor, just sweetness. It was fine but lacked that velvety richness that I crave in curries. The rice was also fine but not too aromatic. I had hoped for something more from the vegetarian options at Cedars, but am glad to have given them a try. read more

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The first time I came here, I would've rated Cedars Restaurant a 2/5, but I think there's specific items to stay away from and specific ones to gravitate towards. The first time around, I ordered the tandoori chicken plate -- it was dry, overpriced, used frozen veggies with no flavor -- honestly not the best at all. However, high points are the naan: the garlic naan is so flavorful, and paired with any of their chicken tikka masalas or other sauce based dishes (I'm sure), it's wonderful. Besides the naan, their portions/price ratio could use some improvement. I do have to mention though that you have to order through the QR code on each table, and so there's almost no face to face service, which is completely fine -- just not a totally sit down dining experience. Overall, this wouldn't be my first Indian cuisine recommendation, but it definitely has high points worth visiting for! read more

Cedars in University District - Garlic Nan Chicken Tikka - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We got tandoori chicken, garlic naan, royal chicken biryani and veggie pakora. Overall, not bad. The pakoras were double fried though and the tandoori chicken a bit burnt. The Biryani and naan were good. The service was quick but a bit dismissive. If they can't make a substitution, they should just say that instead of try to tell me that what I want isn't Indian food - I know what it is.... I cook it and grew up with it.... read more

Naan baan shaan!!!! Ok the naan here is truly magical!! Will transport you back to the beautiful dhabas of Punjab where they are crisp chewy, perfectly charred, topped with butter and guess what in a GIANT size!! I've eaten a lot of naan in my life but this one is truly spectacular. Get a paneer butter masala or a chicken tikka masala and you're a happy person! Honestly though I could eat the naan just by itself!!!!! The staff is super sweet and accommodate all your needs! From aachar, pyaaz, raita and papad (all yummy) but overall just very nice people! A gem in Seattle :) Don't believe me go check it out yourself and let me know! read more

Cedars in University District - Cedar - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great flavor, and much better value than many other local Indian/Mediterranean restaurants.

If you're a UW husky then you know Cedars Restaurant offers the best Indian food! Must order items has to be the garlic naan and butter chicken masala! The salmon tandoori was so soft and tender, 10/10! Great service and food! read more

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After a show at the Neptune Theater, we were looking for a place to eat. Originally we were going to a Korean restaurant, but they were closed. We were really disappointed. So in our search for open restaurants, we were lucky that Cedars was open until 9:30. The restaurant is on the second floor and the entrance is on the side street. When we went inside it had a homey feeling and the smells were amazing! We were starving! What was great is that our friend is a vegan and we were worried that at that late hour, we could not find somewhere that could accommodate her diet. Luckily Cedars has a great selection of Vegan items! The staff was really nice and helpful and explained the dishes to us very patiently. We ordered the Garlic Naan for my husband and me and we all shared the Mango Curry, Royal Biryani, and the Vindaloo. Everything was so flavorful and yummy. My husband thought the Mango Curry was a little too sweet, but I thought it made a perfect balance for a lot of savory dishes. The Mango Curry was awesome. Actually, everything was awesome! I told my husband we have to come back here to try some of the other dishes. We're definitely going to come back for some great Indian food. I highly recommend Cedars. read more

My favorite Indian food in the Seattle area! I usually get the Butter Chicken or Tikka Masala, and it is always a Hit! Served with rice for a reasonable price. And portion sizes are usually big enough for me to get 2 servings. The naan order is huge and delicious, and so yummy to dip into the sauce of the Tikka or Butter chicken. Definitely a must go! read more

I'm writing an update for the dine-in experience, now that I've stopped by a couple of times. In both instances, I've brought out-of-town guests who are unfamiliar with Indian food or have eaten it only once or twice. Everyone enjoyed the food thoroughly. 8 Thumbs up both times. Ordering is done at the table with a QR code. The software could be a bit more intelligent. Unless you put your name down, the menu doesn't come up. The rest of us decided to just google it and have one person place the order. The food arrived super-fast. After the food was delivered, the servers disappeared until it's time for the check. LOL. That's ok. They have a healthy stream of take-out orders occupying the limited staff's attention. At these times of limited workforce, it is what it is. The Food (from two different visits): Spinach Naan $5.99, Garlic Naan $4.99 - 5 Stars Both are dope, as my niece would say. She's highly jealous that spinach naan is a thing here, not where she comes from. Anyway, she inhales these, same as everyone else. The flavor, crispness, and plentiful spinach, garlic are all fantastic. Also, they are HUGE. They are both about 2x the size of a head. Tandoori Chicken $17.95 - 4 Stars Menu: Juicy spring chicken marinated in flavorful, mildly fresh ground spices. Served with basmati rice, fresh sauteed vegetables, and famous cilantro and tamarind chutneys. Honestly, I loved the dish. But I also can't get it out of my head that I used to be able to eat as many as I want during a buffet. Serious bummer. It seems so expensive for 4 pieces of chicken at $18. How times have changed. Coconut Curry Chicken, $17.95 - 5 Stars Menu: Rich curry cooked with coconuts, ginger, garlic and special blend of spices If you love coconut, this is a must. My niece loves this dish. Mango Curry Lamb, $18.95 - 5 Stars Menu: Tender pieces of lamb sauteed with Major Grey Mango Chutney and a touch of cream. Mango Curry is hubby's favorite curry, especially the Major Grey version - depth with a touch of sweetness. Mango Curry Prawns, $18.95 - 4 Stars Menu: Jumbo prawns sautéed with Major Grey Mango Chutney and a touch of cream. Since hubby loves it, I decided to try it, too. Turns out I dislike sweetness in my food. To each their own. Tandoori Salmon, $21.95 - 5 Stars Menu: Savory marinated salmon with saffron, garlic, ginger, and a special blend of spices roasted in the tandoor, served with basmati rice, fresh sauteed vegetables, and famous cilantro and tamarind chutneys. This salmon was perfectly grilled. Seriously, perfectly. The flavor and composition of the meal is great. If you're a salmon lover, try this! read more

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This is my third visit, and once again, I am leaving with a full stomach and a full heart of joy. The food here is soo good, the atmosphere is very inviting, and the staff are extremely delightful and friendly. I ordered the chicken Tikka Masala ($18.99), Mango Lassi ($5.95), and Garlic Naan ($4.99). The Tikka Masala was extremely tasty and had a lot of flavor and spice. It paired really well with the garlic naan, which was extremely soft with a delicious hint of garlic. The dish also came with compliment basmati rice which was really good for it just be rice. The mango lassi was good, but it reminded me of smoother mango yogurt though. The restaurant itself had a dark nice cozy fine dining vibe, but it was small where it was apparent that it was a local business. The location however is a bit further from the UW campus (about 15 minutes), but completely worth it. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, I felt really appreciated and valued as a customer. They don't take your order, you check the menu and order directly with your phone via QR code. Highly recommend visiting this establishment! read more

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Such a yummy place for Indian food with a small parking lot which is a bonus! I tried the butter chicken, mango chicken curry and paneer masala with my friends. Love that each of their entrees comes with rice, we also ordered a garlic naan which was great. The soda drinks came out a little flat but everything else with service and wait time was fine. read more

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I wanted to try out a new Indian restaurant and found Cedars. They have some Mediterranean dishes too, but we decided to stick to Indian, ordering a plate of samosas to start followed by butter chicken, veg kofta, and two garlic naans. The food was served within 5-10 minutes - maybe because the restaurant was a bit empty on the weekday evening. The naans here are huge, and they also serve rice with the curries. We ordered our curries to be "hot" spicy, and they really did light my tongue on fire, unlike some other Indian places where the hottest spice level barely manages to tingle my taste buds. The two gravies looked almost exactly similar though. The chicken was really tasty, but the koftas were passable. We got a ras malai for dessert which was good but not the best. The prices are reasonable, making it a good option if you're in the area. read more

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I lived on the same block as Cedars for 10 years and it was absolutely my favorite restaurant on the Ave. It's always been consistent. The portions are great for the price, and everything tastes so good. I always get the tandoori chicken, a curry or dal, and a naan. read more

Excellent food and good for large parties, family-style eating! Their menu has a ton of options.

Stopped by Cedars while on vacation in Seattle off the recommendation of some friends! It was during the heat wave, and they had the AC units running full blast but it was still a bit warm indoors, but we understood that given the extenuating circumstances. My fiance and I split a lamb kabob rice plate and a tandoori cod rice plate. The lamb was juicy and flavorful and not too tough, and the cod was flaky and moist as well. Wasn't a huge fan of the steamed vegetables on the side but the rice was nicely cooked as well. The staff were all very attentive and constantly came by to refill our waters, which was essential given the heat! read more

Cedars in University District - Lamb Kebab - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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