Food: Butter Chicken was so flavorful packed with many spices. The Pesto Naan was the biggest and best naan i've had so far! If you love pesto I would highly recommend this. The rice was interestingly mushy. I'm not sure if that is normal for this place but it was the most mushiest rice i've ever had in an Indian place. I can't dock off points because it might be a regional thing. I also appreciated and loved the chutneys they provide at the table. Service: Average, nothing to rave about. Ordered and paid on their online portal and the food came right out. Ambiance: It was empty when I went but overall the restaurant is clean and would be a nice place to go to for a casual lunch or dinner. read more

Food (5/5): Everything on the menu is delicious, but I absolutely adore their butter chicken and garlic naan! Their naan is HUGE and so fluffy. Cedar's also sells some delicious ice cream. Their coconut ice cream has a very strong coconut flavor, and they mix coconut flakes into the ice cream. Service (5/5): The servers are always super nice, and one time on street fair day, the owner gave us free ice cream! Ambiance (5/5): The restaurant is very cozy, and there is a parking lot outside! Overall (5/5): I am not an expert on Indian cuisine, so I can't comment on how authentic this is, but my Indian friends like this restaurant as well! The food is very delicious at a good price point. read more

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

Good cozy ambiance, can usually walk-in just fine. Been there over 5 times and not a single dish was bad. I'd say it's the best Indian food I've had in the Seattle area. The staff are also very nice. read more

We were craving indian food and this place was nearby so we decided to check them out. Since we had other food plans, we decided to share a meal and had it to go. We got the butter chicken which comes with rice. We also got the plain naan bread. The butter chicken was probably one of the better butter chicken I had. The chicken was super tender and I love the flavor of the curry. The rice was standard, nothing spectacular. At first, I thought the price was a little high, but after I see the amount of food you get, I can see why. The naan was another hit! I usually try to get the plain naan or the garlic naan as a way to rate a place and this plain naan was amazing. It's not the ordinary naan that you usually get, it's like a cross between a regular naan and a roti. The texture was like a roti and it's thinner as well but it still have that familiarity of a naan. It absorb well and was delicious. I also love that green sauce. I usually don't eat a lot of it because it tends to get either too sour or too sweet but this one was just right that I ate the entire thing. Overall, another really good indian place near UW. Definitely can see myself coming back to try other dishes read more

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Cedar's is our favorite Indian restaurant in the area. Food always tastes great and the portion sizes are good.

Hadn't been to this spot in years, but a friend who used to work in U took me there a decade ago. I couldn't recall specifics of it, but knew it was a good idea to try it again tonight. It was! Because we're dumb it took us a bit to realize that choosing digital menu also meant they expected us to place our order via it. Once we sorted that, it was on! We tapped away at a what looked good, and almost immediately drinks and then food poured out of the kitchen. While we appeared to have a dedicated server, the food was delivered by whomever was close to kitchen when it was ready. It felt rather indulgent to be taken care of like that. Tandoori chicken, naan, vegetables samosas, chickpeas & potatoes (name of dish is escaping me now but that's what it was) were all top flight. We even tried a pair of the flavored lemonades and they were tasty. Whatever brand of juice Cedars buys, I want to find it. Because the world is insane, tipping a meal like this is confusing. The service we got? Amazing. But literally all that happened is they delivered food we sent orders to kitchen and then I paid via my phone. We tipped well because why not take care of those who took care of us? But it's a weird world and I can't keep up with how to navigate tipping anymore. Only suggestion I have is to scrap the vegetables added to most entrees. They're using what I assume are cheap frozen vegetables, that come out bland and, frankly, gross. They're actually cooked well; not mushy. Just, yuck. A few slices of cucumber or a side salad would be options I'd eat; these I just shoved aside while enjoying the rest of the deliciousness. read more

Food is great and everyone is kind but service is slow even when they don't have a lot of customers. Their bathrooms are dirty and could use updating. read more

I've been a regular patron of Cedars since my UW college days and it's my go-to place for Indian food. My typical order is the Butter Chicken, Aloo Gobi, and two orders of Garlic Naan. Also, included with your entrée is basmati rice. The garlic naan is both delicious and a great deal because it's as large as a medium-sized pizza. In my opinion, one order of garlic naan can probably feed 3-4 people comfortably. The naan also comes in multiple flavors if you're not a fan of garlic and also includes coriander and tamarind chutney sauces. The price of the naan has increased over the years, but I still think it's worth it. You can place an online order to-go via the Cedars website: cedarsseattle.com. There is a few parking spots in front of the restaurant and if you call when you arrive, they will do curbside pickup. read more

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Overall pretty good. Would be a good place to go if I lived near by, but not necessarily a place I'd go out of my way to go to again. Ordering was a bit confusing because we didn't realize we order through the app. But the meat in both our dishes was nice and tender. read more

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The food was just ok. The service also mediocre & sadly the place is very unkempt. Staff were friendly for what it's worth but I wouldn't be coming back here. I was there in early June. Not a fan of giving poor reviews but Yelp keeps reminding me to post a review. read more

Cedars is where you want to go for some comfort Indian food. 10/10 service, the workers are so nice and accommodating. Love the atmosphere and it's always so delicious :) read more

Great place to take a group for a casual meal and a great value. This is one of my family's favorites so when I received a coupon in the mail - I called everyone up and scheduled us for a Sunday at 1pm! Plenty of tables and space, though the parking lot was rather full - try street parking to the north, we found a spot close by. We got chai, three entrees, two salads and two garlic naan for a party of 5 . For entrees we chose Curry prawns, butter lamb, and chicken tikka masala - everything was delicious and generous, the chai is sweet and rich and they give a refill, and as seen in the image, the garlic nan is not messing around - its huge, fluffy and awesome! The main dishes are also served with plates of rice so maybe just get one or the other or you may find yourself very carbo-loaded! Haha Really reliable stop for a relaxed, casual meal. Great for chatting and reconnecting with friends and/or family! read more

Cedars in University District - Curry Specialties Prawns, Butter Masala Lamb, Mediterranean Salad, Garlic Nan, Chai - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Best spot for Indian food near UW! There is a parking lot next to the restaurant with limited spots but it should not be that difficult to find street parking nearby. Service is friendly and fast and you order everything through your phone by scanning a QR code. Garlic naan is definitely a must get as the sauces that come with it are delicious and really enhance the naan. I ordered the chicken tikka curry which comes with rice and the portions were perfect; however, I wish there was a higher ratio of curry sauce to meat in the dish. Really solid place definitely worth visiting :) read more

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Food used to be better but it's still good-chutneys are outstanding. Exterior stairs seemed unsafe in the heavy rain. read more

Solid but inconsistent depending on the day. They can do it spicy but it loses a lot of flavor on the more nuanced dishes. Their appetizers are great and table as well. Overall a decent but slight pricy option for Indian. read more

My friends went here after seeing the cherry blossoms at UW Seattle. This place is just as awesome tasting as I remember. They gave us giant naan bread, had delicious dishes, and amazing customer service. At the end they treated us to baklava! So kind. Nothing is more heartwarming than supporting a local business and receiving amazing food. Especially during this time of Covid-19 and where spending time with friends and eating food together is such a rare occasion. Cannot wait to return. Also can't believe I haven't been back for 3 years. Wish they had a location in Tacoma!! read more

Cedars in University District - I only took a pic of the giant garlic naan! - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Holy crap. This place is so good. Ordered takeout with my girlfriends for a Galentine's night on Valentines day earlier this year. I got the tikka masala and everyone else got their own curry/butter chicken. Also added on the garlic naan and oh my god. Speechless. I could literally drink the green sauce that came with the naan. HUGE portion size (lasted me like 3 meals), this was nice to see because it was on the pricier side. Flavor was absolute 10/10. Location is convenient off of I-5, they also have their own parking lot. Sorry for bad pic, we just couldn't wait to dig in! read more

Cedars in University District - Lots of various Indian dishes a long with garlic naad and sauces. - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Products evaluated: Butter Masala Lamb with rice Price: $19.95 (rice included) + tax [Mark: 88 , Grade: B+ ] Environment and Hygiene: A very calm atmosphere that provided a good level of comfort for the meal, but slightly lacking in Indian atmosphere and decoration. Unfortunately the hygienic condition of the washroom remained much to be desired. 7/10 Presentation: Rather unassuming. More care and effort required. 11/15 Portion: Excellent! The amount of lamb was abundant and the plate of rice was huge. Free refills were also available. 11/10 Taste: Excellent! Very interesting flavor development. It first came with a subtle degree of sweetness thanks to the tomatoes, but thr spiciness then gradually developed without being overwhelming. Once finished, the subtle sweetness and garlicky of the tomatoes appeared again. The lamb was extremely tender and absorbed the flavor of the curry. A well-seasoned and substantial dish in general and it was admirable they did not tune down much the level of spiciness here. 37.5/40 Service: Polite and efficient. Wait time for the food was acceptable. 13/15 Price: Above average for an entree in an Indian restaurant. 8.5/10 read more

If I were to sum up Cedars in a handful of words, it would be courteous, excellent, delicious, abundant, reliable, and superb. Cedars Restaurants is Cedars. Come for a nice vibe, good service, amazing portions, and an experience reminiscent of the one hundred emoji. read more

I haven't been back to my homeland of Seattle in over a decade. Cedars loomed large in my memories as an exemplary Indian food experience, and I was forever comparing other Indian restaurants to it. Imagine my heartbreak when I returned to find it very much changed, and mostly for the worse. The flavors were so subdued as to be dull in all of our mains. The portions are reasonable for the price but markedly smaller than I remember. I will say that the naan, the chutneys, and the chai lived up to my hopes still. But there was also the bad ordering experience- done via website and incredibly buggy- and the slow service and the very loud and hot dining room. I had been really looking forward to going here on my trip and it really let me down. read more

Cedars in University District - Coconut Curry Fish Garlic Nan Sweet Mango Chutney Vegetable Jalfrazie Chai - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A local Indian favorite new University of Washington that my friend recommended we visited after seeing a movie nearby! We were seated quickly and ordered our food on the table using a QR code. The food came SO fast, in about 5 minutes! I ordered the channa aloo, which is potatoes and chickpeas in a orange curry sauce that comes with rice. My friend got the chicken tikka masala. We both loved our dishes, and I left with enough leftovers for a second meal the next day. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Checking in on yelp also gave us 15% off of our bill! I recommend coming here if you're near Udub and want some quick and delicious Indian food. I hope to be back soon! read more

This looked very promising but was unfortunately beyond disappointing. The fish tikka kebab app was like rubber. The tandoori chicken was clearly reheated. The bhindi was most likely from a frozen package. The butter chicken sauce was good but clearly the pre-cooked chicken was thrown in at the end and therefore not at all flavorful. There really isn't any service either. You basically have to order and pay on the Toast Tab website. read more

Cedars in University District - Okra Masala, Tandoori Chicken, Butter Masala - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

after passing by this place so many times, I finally decided to sit down for a meal. From start to finish, our meal was fantastic!! we ordered the vegetarian platter, mango lassi, mango lemonade, butter chicken, palak paneer, Chana masala, and for dessert we ordered Rasmalai, vegan turmeric, ice cream, and mango cheesecake. I'm not even lying when I say that every dish blew me away. I usually don't like to get butter chicken, but this place had some of the best I've ever had! I also loved all of the desserts, and would come back for just those alone! Overall, this is a true gem in Seattle's Udistrict read more

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We order lunch from Cedars for our entire company on a regular basis, and for some time now. It's consistently outstanding, even with some of our more picky eaters. And as is common with great Indian food, it's a hit with both meat eaters and the vegetarian crowds. Not sure if this is vegan friendly however. I'll have to update this review after doing a dine-in experience! read more

One of the better restaurants in U-district. We were a party of 5 and came at ~4:30 for an early dinner. We were seated immediately and were told to scan the QR code for the menu and it's where you order your items. But you can also ask for a physical menu, which I opted for. It feels more human. Overall, items were rich in flavor and portion sizes were good. All items we got were medium spicy, which was definitely catered towards the American palette. I'm terrible with spicy foods, but I found it needing more. Baba ghannoj - roasty, smooth, and packed with eggplant and sesame flavor. It comes with 1 large pita bread which is barely enough for all the sauce. So I'd recommend asking for another pita or getting some naan Baigan Bhartha - my new favorite way to enjoy eggplant. The eggplant is soft enough to melt in your mouth but also has the right amount of firmness to have a satisfying bite. If you come here, this is a must get item. Tons of complementing spices, perfectly cooked veggies, and just enough sauce to soak up with rice or naan. Tandoori chicken - big pieces of chicken thigh and drumsticks. Very tender and juicy pieces of meat and it comes with rice and veggies. Delicious item and pairs nicely with the Raita Desserts - we got Kheer and Gulab Jamun. Both are rice in flavor and seasoned nicely. 3 pieces of Gulab Jamun in 1 order. Kheer was in a small bowl but very rich. I'd say both are enough for 2. read more

One of the best steak houses in the Tri cites. Had lobster tonight and it was perfect. Our guest had steak and fish which was cooked to perfection. The service was outstanding and the employees are super friendly. If you haven't eaten here you must give it a try. It is our go to for special events. Mike. read more

Fantastic spot with large portion sizes and quick service. Heard lines can get long at times so ordered through DoorDash which was a good experience. Ordered their Mango Chicken Curry and their Butter Chicken Curry- both great flavors and not too oily. What struck me as a standout was their generous chicken portions- which is great when most places give less protein even if you order extra meat. We also got their Spinach and Paneer Naan, which also was large (perfect for two to share) and also with great flavor. Overall highly recommend stopping here! No pics since the food was eaten too fast, haha. read more

Wow. I had dinner here with a friend after she recommended it and it really blew me away. LOCATION & PARKING // On Brooklyn (parallel to the Ave), this is the University District. The restaurant itself is on a corner and there are a lot of street parking options around it. FOOD // We each ordered an entree and shared some delicious naan. SPINACH NAAN: First of all, the naan is HUGE. I mean *huge*. IT was so soft, warm, and flavorful. It tasted delicious on its own or dipped in your curry. The spinach was creamy and blended into the naan and it was truly the best! COCONUT CURRY (Gluten Free/Dairy Free) WITH CHICKEN - 4 STAR SPICE: This was AMAZING. I didn't want to order chicken tikki masala and be basic so I decided to try another curry. I try to eat gluten free occassionally so when I saw this, I knew I had to try it. I love spicy food and I'm always worried about how spicy certain dishes will be since every restaurant is different. 4 stars was manageable but you could definitely feel the heat! The curry was so smooth, creamy, and flavorful. My only gripe is that they don't give you enough rice for the curry. SERVICE // Service here was fantastic! They checked up on us and refilled our waters as well. It was truly memorable from start to finish. AMBIANCE // They have a decent outside patio to eat at (which is where we ate). I can't say much about the inside of their restaurant. OVERALL // 5 stars Such an amazing place here! I will definitely be back. read more

Specializing in Mediterranean, Indian, and Pakistani dishes, Cedars is one of the best restaurants in this genre of food in the Pacific Northwest. I'd challenge anyone to find one with better service or better cuisine. I use to come to Cedars once a week or so when I lived in the area. I moved with my wife and child to San Diego for a number of year, and we could not find anything nearly as wonderful as the experience with Cedars. Now that we've been home (Seattle) for a few years, we are delighted to see the ownership of this wonderful establishment was passed to the caring hands of people who treat their customers as wonderfully as they treat their food. Sadly, we live in another part of Seattle and can't visit as frequently, but it's a genuine treat when we can. I asked my wife what she would like for our anniversary dinner and I was so glad she picked take-out from one of our favorite restaurants. (It's still the COVID era, so we aren't eating-in.) SERVICE Gracious. Friendly. They are the epitome of kindness on every level. FOOD Over the years, I've tried nearly everything on the menu. My favorites pre-meal favorites include the spinach naan with the cilantro dip, the chicken pakoras, which are heavenly perfection, the vegetable samosas, but you can't go wrong with any of the appetizers. I wish I could order everything on the menu at one time and just feast, but I went with the every-delightful Royal Biryani Chicken, the classical Mughlai dish cooked with chicken curry, basmati rice, saffron and cashews. Hours later, I can still taste the savory flavors. Of course, I couldn't resist a little of my wife's amazing Vindaloo Chicken, though hers was mild and I like mine as close to authentically spicy as possible. The American palate is not as developed for such refined authentic seasoning, but I personally love it. It warms my heart, in more ways than one. I am so glad to see Cedars is still continuing to survive this COVID status. Oh, and one thing to note - please, please, please, order your own pickup rather than through delivery services. Delivery companies employ people, which is great, but they take a huge cut of the business away from restaurants, which is also hurting their survival. You can order online for pickup and the restaurant retains 100 percent of the revenue, which goes into paying their staff sustainable wages. Also, be generous with your tips. Independent restaurants don't have huge amounts of capital. Their margins are often very thin, so the tips really nurture them more than you realize. read more

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

my favorite place to get indian food in udistrict. we typically get garlic naan with butter chicken and mango fish and this time we also got the vegetable pakoras and coconut fish. all the curries were super rich and flavorful. the pakoras and naan are also super tasty. everything is super customizable and ordering is done through a qr code. service is super nice and pretty quick as well read more

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Dear Cedars, Thank you for being so accommodating given we were the last people in the restaurant and you probably really wanted to close and go home for the night. We may have ordered WAY too much food for two people, but it was well it to sample some of the fabulous dishes on your menu. The garlic naan was smashing with the baba ghannouj. The falafel was tasty, crisp and not dry, just the way I like it. I can't wait to come back and try the vegetarian plate and the channa masala. Note to self, next time don't order so much food that they have to start putting it on the table next to you.... Until next time, Liana read more

Indian food has so many different exotic spices and flavor combinations which is why I absolutely love it. All curries have their own unique flavor profiles and textures. I also have a soft spot for naan and all of its pure, doughy goodness. Cedars has coupons for UW students in the Survival Student Handbooks and also on the back of Safeway receipts. For both, the current deal is buy one entree and two drinks and get a second entree for $10 or less for free (or they will just discount $10 off of your order if your second entree costs more than $10). They also have lunch specials which include a curry, rice, and two pieces of naan for $10. Unfortunately, you cannot use coupons on the lunch specials so you have to order off of the main menu if you want to get the deal. Their menu is pretty extensive and offers a variety of vegetarian, seafood, and meat dishes. I definitely wanted to try something outside of the ordinary because let's be honest, you can get Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken even at Trader Joe's down the street. I'm not familiar with all of the different types of Indian curries, so I did some intense Google searching. After doing my research, I settled with a 3 Star spice Rojan Josh with paneer (cheese). The menu described it as a rich brown curry with tomatoes and spices. I also ordered a hot chai tea to get the coupon deal with my friends. The hot chai tea for $2.95 came with unlimited refills so it's really good deal. My friend got the iced chai tea for the same price, but for whatsoever reason, hers did not come with unlimited refills. Additionally, we ordered a plain naan to split between the three of us. Service was very prompt. We got our naan within 10 minutes. It was HUGE- easily the size of a pizza. It was warm, chewy, and flaky. It also came with two sauces- a sweet red sauce that tasted like fruity strawberry or cherry jam and a tangy and savory green sauce that had yogurt and mint in it. They both complemented the naan well, but the naan was also flavorful enough to eat on its own. The Rojan Josh was creamy and had the perfect curry spice combination. You could definitely taste the tomato in it. It was spicy, but I probably could've gone with a 4-Star if I wanted to. The paneer was smooth and had the texture of firm tofu. It came with a plate of rice, but it was kind of odd because the rice was mostly white with a few yellow grains covered in turmeric. It wasn't anything exciting, but that was to be expected since the rice is just meant to be a medium for the curry. Our total bill came out to $45 plus tip with the coupon for the three of us, which is pretty good considering we got naan, two drinks, and three entrees. Overall, 5/5 for amazing food and service. read more

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I don't like leaving a bad review, especially for a small business, but I can't help but do so in this case. I have lived here for 25+ years and some of my fondest memories was coming to Cedars with friends in those early years. However, it changed ownership many years ago and it has NOT stayed the high quality place it used to be. I came here tonight for dinner (and a bit of nostalgia) after working a long shift at the nearby hospital - yes, dinner for 1 tonight. I ordered the Butter Masala with paneer (medium to medium hot), an Aloo Parantha (potato stuffed pan-toasted bread) and a Mango Lassi. I confirmed with the server that the curry came with rice. It was almost a joke to see the tiny side plate with a thin layer of rice that was served though (maybe punishment for eating alone??). Although the rice was tasty the portion was... um, lacking. The curry was a disappointment too - extremely sweet and not at all spicy. Not authentic. Having lived in India for my childhood I left feeling like it was at a level I might expect to find in a bad train station restaurant. Since the food had no spice I tried to get some hot pickle (achar) on the side - I usually prefer hot mango or lime pickle. The server was obliging and brought some mixed pickle (they didn't have any other, but the oil tasted old and was also a disappointment. And to top it off they charged me almost $4 for it when the bill came. The only good part of the meal was the Aloo Parantha and the Mango Lassi - both were delicious and excellently prepared. (These raised my review from 1 to 2 stars.) i also appreciated the speed and attentiveness of the service. However, all said, I found the recent 5-star reviews that people have left to be surprising - maybe they don't know any better? Or maybe there's a different chef on other nights? Either way, that was not my experience tonight. I paid $38 dollars for this meal (before tip); and left feeling nauseous and questioning if I now had food poisoning. So far it doesn't seem so, but sadly I won't be back, and definitely won't be recommending them. read more

Excellent Indian and Pakistani foods, for 40 years, or more. The neighborhood is changing to high rises and multifamily and Cedars marches on! Great lamb dishes, flavorful textured vegetarian dishes; with great professional service. Their chai is authentic (not brassy or fake Californian zesty). It's real, served in a white porcelain cup like on a street corner in Mumbai! read more

Cedars in University District - The dining room is comfortable, acoustics good. most new acoustics suck, but it's easy to converse here over a meal or chai. - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Had Chana masala and saag paneer. Undercooked and flavorless Indian food. I heard they might be closing soon. Good riddance.

Cedars is so consistent. we went here like 7 years ago during college and still absolutely love it. the portion sizes haven't changed at all which is amazing. the garlic naan bread is still bigger than 2 people's heads. I love everything about this place read more

Delicious food! Must try chicken briyani and coconut chicken curry. Had the best experience, placed an order on Yelp and accidentally ordered vegetable briyani instead of chicken. I called in but by the time I called they had already made the veggie so they said unfortunately they couldn't add the chicken. Then received the order and they did in fact make a chicken briyani and wrote a note. Thank you! read more

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

Cedars has a reasonable selection of middle eastern and Indian cuisines. The menu varied and there's something for everyone. The food is mildly spiced, if you're looking for a meal that fits a broad range of tastes/diners, this is your place. Good vegetarian options and as well as meat dishes. They are in the heart of the University District and value priced. I've eaten there many times but this trip was not a good memory. The need to know I ordered, what I thought was a side bowl of tikka sauce. I was charged $8 which is almost the full price ($8.99) for the full dish. It was a small bowl of sauce, the waiter should have at least mentioned the price. This seems like price gouging. Buyer beware, ask and don't assume. read more

I really loved this place! Came here on Friday night and got seated right away. Ordered samosas, chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo and garlic naan. The samosas were big and very tasty we loved the mint chutney and tamarind sauce served with them. The naan was massive and was fresh out of the tandoori Oven. I haven't had a naan like this in a long time! DELISH. The chicken tikka masala and the lamb vindaloo were a good portion and they didn't skimp on the meat. The meat was tender for both dishes and the sauce was great. I will say that the medium hot spice level was not spicy so I would go to hot if you want some spice! I will definitely be back to this spot ! read more

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My first time going and Abdul was very nice and welcoming! He answered all of my questions with so much patience and was very informative. Food was great and portions were generous. Pricing is fair for the area. read more